There are folks out there who seem to possess the power to move mountains; they are born to shape the world as they wish it to be. These folks are natural leaders and make the very ground move and shake beneath their feet as they act and go about their daily lives. While these actions appear effortless because “movers and shakers” make it look easy, they are actually nonstop balls of energy who work tirelessly to improve the experience and the lives of other community members around them. Often, their hard work goes unappreciated or unknown, so Focus is here to shed some light on these remarkable people and projects.

In the following pages, the Focus team showcases the work of all of our community’s hard-working go-getters. We filled this 2022 spring edition of Focus on Carlsbad with people and places that shake with action and excitement. Read about Carlsbad’s thriving Rotary group and an event near their hearts: Pancake Day. We have stories about non-profit leaders with extraordinary programs that join forces to succeed, and pieces about old buildings with fresh outlooks thanks to another group of movers and shakers. Read on for all of the ways this town shakes, including recipes and growing tips to satisfy your spring fever.

We would like to take time to thank our advertisers who make things possible in their respective industries but also make time to support what we do as a community magazine and on our regional website. We could not do what we do without them! Enjoy our Spring 2022 edition of Focus on Carlsbad!

Kaity Hirst
Editorial Director