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The public is invited to “Forensics: The Science of Solving Crimes” presented by Del Mar-Leucadia Branch of American Association of University Women. Monica McCall, criminalist, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office,...

Coastal Communities Concert Band’s salute to young musicians concert features students from San Dieguito Union High School District
The Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCB), an award-winning symphonic band of more than 75 musicians from throughout San Diego County, will be ed by 26 high school students in its...

April 24 issue: RSF local and regional events
Oolong Gallery to host opening reception for exhibition Opening reception for a duo exhibition between Nick Aguayo and Dan Levenson in “A to L and back again” will be held...

Free event in Solana Beach offers opportunity to make a flower bouquet
Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC), a local nonprofit organization that s Solana Beach seniors, along with Elders’ Angels, is hosting an afternoon of flowers, snacks and socializing sure to get...

DMCC names Essential Transportation Team member Dan Maneval April ‘Volunteer of the Month’
Dan Maneval, a member of the Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) Essential Transportation Team and Transportation Committee, has been named Volunteer of the Month for April by the nonprofit organization,...

‘Keep Del Mar Green’ Community Cleanup event celebrates ‘milestone sustainability effort’
The Del Mar Village Association hosted a “Keep Del Mar Green” Community Cleanup event on April 19 to coincide with Earth Month and celebrate the installation of six new coastal...

Del Mar Union School District honors Pacific Sky custodial team as 2024-2025 Classified Employees of the Year
The Del Mar Union School District recently announced Jessica Vanlue and Maria Durate of Pacific Sky School as this year’s Classified Employees of the Year. This dynamic team of night...

Del Mar Union School District names Amy Graham as 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year
The Del Mar Union School District recently announced Amy Graham, a dedicated teacher at Ashley Falls School, as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year. With 18 years of service in...

Two Carmel Valley residents are recipients of 2025 Peter Chortek Leadership Award
Each year the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego (JCF) facilitates the Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA), an award created by the Chortek family to foster Jewish communal involvement by rewarding...

Accomplished Del Mar surgeon Dr. Alan Wittgrove honored by peers
Dr. Alan Wittgrove, a world-renowned bariatric surgeon and Del Mar resident, was honored April 12 by his peers at the California/Nevada chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric...

Del Mar to host a Qualifying Series Event on the Bodysurfing World Tour
Del Mar has been selected by the International Bodysurfing Association to host the second Qualifying Series event for North America on the 2025 BodySurfing World Tour. The Oct. 12 contest...

World premiere concert to be held locally in May
A world premiere will take place in Encinitas when the North Coast Symphony Orchestra performs the premiere of the fully orchestrated version of Del Mar composer Jordan Kuspa’s 17-minute opera...

Grand Opening event celebrates new Solana Beach Post Office murals
a “grand opening” on Saturday, April 26, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Solana Beach Post Office, 153 S. Sierra Ave. Mayor Lesa Heebner, Solana Beach City...

Del Mar Rose Society celebrates 25 years with bloom-filled Rose Week and Anniversary Rose Show
In celebration of 25 years of cultivating beauty and community, the Del Mar Rose Society (DMRS) will host its 25th Anniversary Rose Show and Rose Week from April 21 to...

Easter Bunny visits with dogs in Del Mar
It was a wonderful afternoon on April 12 at the Del Mar Foundation-sponsored Easter Bunny visit with dogs event held at Shores Park in Del Mar, with special treats from...

VAPA Foundation to hold annual spotlight benefit ‘Beyond Brilliance’
The VAPA Foundation, dedicated to enhancing access to arts education for San Diego students in grades K through 12, recently announced its annual Beyond Brilliance Gala. This event will be...

Concerto and Caroline Ingalls receive award for ‘Top Hunter of the Year’
Concerto, who lives at Osuna Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, was named the WCHR Hunter of the Year by the United States Hunter Jumper Association. Concerto, aka “Bolo,” was presented...

Spreading joy and mindfulness: Celebrating International Kids’ Yoga Day at Village Church Preschool
The children at Village Church Preschool rolled out their mats and opened their hearts on April 7 and 8 to celebrate International Kids’ Yoga Day, an international event dedicated to...

Pinwheels 4 Prevention raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Promises2Kids is selling blue pinwheels to bring attention to the issue of child abuse. The pinwheels start at $25 and will be planted...

CalKIDS scholarships worth up to $1,500 for college or career training available for eligible students
College acceptance and financial aid letters are arriving soon, and high school seniors and college students have a major opportunity to ease their higher education costs through the CalKIDS program....

Leucadia Wastewater District helps Encinitas students learn about water conservation
The Leucadia Wastewater District (LWD) has visited two Encinitas Union School District campuses this year to provide an engaging lesson on water conservation and how they play a vital role...

Carmel Del Mar Elementary PTA to present ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School PTA will present “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” featuring fourth to sixth grade cast on Friday, May 2 (5:30 p.m.); Saturday, May 3 (5:30 p.m.);...

Del Mar Heights, Pacific Sky featured in ASU+GSV Summit’s innovative school tour
Two Del Mar Union School District campuses were featured as part of the recent ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, a global conference focused on education and workforce innovation. The collaboration...

Community leaders hold Del Mar City Staff Appreciation Mixer
Del Mar community leaders hosted a Del Mar City Staff Appreciation Mixer on April 9 at Del Mar City Hall to recognize all the hard work of Del Mar City...

Del Mar Women’s Giving Collective holds nonprofit presentation event
The Del Mar Women’s Giving Collective (DMWGC), a group of charitable minded women of the Del Mar (92014) zip code, has published its final six San Diego region nonprofits as...

Award-winning Peter Sprague Trio to perform at Carmel Valley Library
The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will present the Peter Sprague Trio on Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Award-winning jazz guitarist and composer...

Del Mar Foundation holds popular annual Easter event at Del Mar Plaza
Almost 200 Del Mar children and their families spent the morning of Aug. 12 at the Del Mar Foundation’s annual “Hop Along the Cottontail Trail” Easter event held at Del...

Speaker to discuss how to create a thriving edible backyard garden at Carmel Valley Library event
Guest speaker Aaron Fernandes will discuss “From Yard to Table: Urban Edible Landscaping for a Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyle” at the Carmel Valley Library on Saturday, April 26, at 4 p.m....

Casa de Amistad to host MOSAIC: Opening Doors and Illuminating Pathways
Casa de Amistad, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth development organization, is celebrating 24 years of student success in coastal North County San Diego. Casa de Amistad is committed to removing barriers...

Encinitas Rotary Club honors Sarah Wood with 2025 Peacemaker Award
The Encinitas Rotary Club has named Sarah Wood, a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) teacher with the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), as the recipient of its 2025 Peacemaker Award....

Rancho Santa Fe Book Cellar half-off sale May 2 and 3
Stop by the Rancho Santa Fe Book Cellar, right below the library, for its special half-off sale. This popular event is on Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, from...

Casa de Amistad to host ‘MOSAIC: Opening Doors and Illuminating Pathways’ benefit event
Casa de Amistad, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth development organization, is celebrating 24 years of student success in coastal North County San Diego. Casa de Amistad is committed to removing barriers...

Sorelle San Diego’s spring concert examines the question of purpose
Women’s chamber chorus Sorelle San Diego will present What Was I Made For?, a spring concert on Saturday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. at San Dieguito United Methodist Church in...

30th Annual CRC Tea fundraiser raises over $107,000
Community Resource Center (CRC) hosted its 30th Annual CRC Tea on April 5 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, raising over $107,000 for CRC’s comprehensive services, including domestic violence emergency shelter,...

The Grauer School’s Milan Bregman’s U.S. Glider Team takes second place in FAI F5J World Championships
As a junior member of the eight-person United States glider team, Milan Bregman, a senior at The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, helped his Junior glider team finish...

San Dieguito Art Guild to hold Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour
San Dieguito Art Guild will host a Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday May 10 and May 11, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The...

‘Telling Your Story: Vignettes and Reflections’ Writing Workshop to be held in Solana Beach
Are your relatives and friends urging you to share your life experiences? Would you like to capture your memories on the page? Written reflections on life and memories can create...

RSF Garden Club event to feature Jim Mumford, founder and CEO of Good Earth Plant Company
On Monday, April 28, at 10 a.m., the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club will host Jim Mumford, founder and CEO of Good Earth Plant Company, for a presentation on Living...

Encinitas D Street beach access staircase temporarily closed
The City of Encinitas has closed the D Street Beach access staircase, located at 404 W D Street, effective immediately due to emergency structural concerns. The staircase is unsafe for...

Taste of Leucadia 2025: Local Leucadia food and beverage festival set for April 17
Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association will host its popular 12th Annual Taste of Leucadia event on Thursday, April 17, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Every spring N. Coast Hwy 101 comes alive...

North Coast Rep to feature world premiere comic mystery ‘Peril in the Alps’
North Coast Repertory Theatre will present world premiere comic mystery “Peril in the Alps” from April 16 to May 11 (with a possible extension to May 18). The twin sister...

Third grade Rowe students take historical field trip through RSF Village
On March 26 and 27, the RSF Historical Society (RSFHS) presented R. Roger Rowe third grade students with a hands-on approach to the history of Rancho Santa Fe. The students...

Helen Woodward Animal Center honors David and Kelly Backes with 2025 Humane Award
Helen Woodward Animal Center presented David and Kelly Backes with the 2025 “Humane Award” on April 5. The prestigious annual award was presented in front of an invitation-only group of...

Spring is in full swing at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club
Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club and guests recently enjoyed a lively slideshow presentation with expert topiary designer Jennifer Coburn. Coburn shared entertaining stories from her fascinating life and legendary...

Athenaeum now accepting entries for 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition
The call for entries for the Athenaeum’s 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition is open from April 1 through June 20, 2025. Artists may enter up to three different works for juror...

Solana Beach Little League accepting scholarship applications
In 2018, the Board of Directors of the Solana Beach Little League voted to award a $2,000 scholarship to a former player of the league to college tuition. The...

First Thursdays presents Quartet Nouveau in Del Mar
Quartet Nouveau, a San Diego-based string quartet known for its fresh approach to classical music, brought a compelling mix of familiar (Haydn) and little-known works to Town Hall for the...

City of San Diego ‘Employment Information Session’ to be held at Carmel Valley Library
Ready to launch your career or take it to the next level? Look no further than the City of San Diego which will hold an exclusive information session at the...

UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center receives $1M donation from Pfizer for early cancer detection
Moores Cancer Center at the University of California San Diego has received a $1 million donation from pharmaceutical company Pfizer to an innovative new program designed to bolster early...

Casa de Amparo presents 28th Annual Meet the Chefs event ing the fight against child abuse and neglect
Casa de Amparo’s 28th Annual Meet the Chefs event will bring together nearly 300 food enthusiasts and some of San Diego’s finest chefs for an unforgettable culinary experience on Sunday,...

The Country Friends announces 2025 Art of Fashion chairs
The Country Friends (TCF), recently announced that longtime community leader Sandra Maas will serve as honorary chair of the nonprofit’s annual Art of Fashion runway show and luncheon on Sept....

Trash talk with EDCO: Learn how to recycle right at meeting in Solana Beach
Confused about what goes into which bin? Wondering how to take the “ick” factor out of storing organic kitchen waste? Get answers to your household trash head-scratchers — and learn...

The Grauer School’s history classes host Holocaust and Japanese American internment speakers
The 10th grade World History and 11th grade US History classes at The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, recently hosted Holocaust and Japanese American Internment speakers, respectively. Sonia...

Pathways to Citizenship steps up for immigrants amid federal funding cuts
As federal funding cuts force large nonprofits to lay off staff and reduce services, Pathways to Citizenship, an immigration law nonprofit in Solana Beach, is stepping up to fill the...

Torrey Pines High School violin virtuoso performs for SDUHSD board
Torrey Pines High School junior and award-winning violinist Anthony Kim opened the San Dieguito Union High School District board meeting on March 13 with a special performance, following a personal...

Del Mar Community Connections to host launch event for local author’s art forgery thriller novel
Sheila Sharpe, debut crime novelist and former Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) board member, will discuss her art forgery thriller “Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief” at a special reception hosted by...

Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society offering college scholarships
The Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society is offering three $3,000 college scholarships for 2025. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduating seniors who live...

‘Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku’ workshop to be held at Carmel Valley Library
Carmel Valley Library will host Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications, for “Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku,” an engaging, interactive, and fun workshop that will kick-start, enhance, and celebrate the Haiku...

Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club to hold annual Golf Ball Drop benefit event
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club recently announced its 9th Annual Golf Ball Drop and Silent Auction, which will at-risk youth through local charities. The club’s partners serving this community include...

Encinitas 101 MainStreet to present Encinitas Spring Street Fair
The 40th Annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair returns to downtown Encinitas on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coast Hwy 101 will be...

ECR St. Paddy’s Party brings joy and generosity to St. Andrew’s
The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club (ECR) celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on March 15. The lively Happy Hour event, dubbed “St. Patty’s at...

Volunteers needed for the North Coastal Volunteer Sheriff’s Patrol
The North Coastal Sheriff’s Station is currently recruiting for its Volunteer Sheriff’s Patrol program. This opportunity includes the following responsibilities: – Conducting home vacation security checks – Assisting with traffic...

Tony award-winning Hadestown: Teen Edition to be presented by La Costa Canyon High School theatre department
The La Costa Canyon High School theatre department will present the Tony award-winning Hadestown: Teen Edition. Opening night is April 16 and the show runs through April 26 at La...

San Dieguito Academy presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid
San Dieguito High School Academy will present performances of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, written by Doug Wright and music/lyrics written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. Performances will...

NCL San Diego Del Norte Class of 2025 sparkled at Senior Recognition
Black and gold glittered throughout the ballroom at the US Grant Hotel on March 15 as 25 seniors (Ticktockers) from the class of 2025 were recognized for the six years...

Speaker to discuss India’s challenges as the world’s largest democracy at Solana Beach event
India is the world’s largest democracy and the most populous country on earth. But recently its political system has been tending towards authoritarianism, according to a news release. Come hear...

OMWD maintains AAA bond rating
Fitch Ratings reviewed Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s revenue bonds on March 13 and determined that OMWD will maintain its AAA rating. Since 2016, OMWD’s revenue bonds have held the AAA...

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation hosts series on homelessness prevention
On March 13, the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation convened a full house of fundholders at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club for the inaugural session of its three-part series on...

The Vision of Children Foundation to host ‘Sip to See, Springtime Tea’
The Vision of Children Foundation recently announced its Sip to See, Springtime Tea benefit event on Wednesday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a private club...

Local Spirit of Liberty Foundation and its America’s Easter Bunny set to lift the spirits of Los Angeles fire victims and firefighters
America’s worst fires engulfed Los Angeles earlier this year leaving thousands of homes destroyed and over 100,000 Angelenos homeless. Now, there needs to be a very special event to lift...

Earth Month: Nature Collective offers four free nature events in April
Celebrating Earth Month all year round, Nature Collective celebrates nature by hosting four free events in April, including a Discovery Tour on Saturday, April 5; a Family Fun Day on...

San Diego Automotive Museum to host second annual Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament
The San Diego Automotive Museum recently announced its second annual Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament, presented by Barnhart-Reese Construction, Inc. This exciting event will take place on Monday, May 19,...

The Emilio Nares Foundation welcomes three new to its leadership team
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a nonprofit organization focused on ing families as they navigate their children’s treatment journey through cancer or other life-threatening diseases, has welcomed three new hires...

Two SDJA students win awards at Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair
Two San Diego Jewish Academy students, Spencer Foss and Ava Lerman, recently entered projects into the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. Both decided to do projects in the...

North Shore Tide 12U Giangiulio team dominates at South San Diego Select St. Patrick’s Day Tournament
North Shore’s 12U Tide Giangiulio team went 6-0 in the recent St. Patrick’s Day Select Tournament, racking up 72 runs over 75 hits, including 7 home runs over the fence,...

Songs of Hope: Village Church in RSF to host free Spring Choral Concert
Offering a message of hope that spans centuries, musical styles and faith traditions, the Village Church presents a free Spring Choral Concert on Sunday, April 13, at 4 p.m. Songs...

April’s Spring Fling Games Day to be held in Solana Beach
Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC), the City of Solana Beach Parks and Recreation and Let’s Play a Game Foundation invites all to a celebrate April’s Spring Fling at their monthly...

Del Mar Rady Auxiliary Unit to host ‘Pirates and Pearls’ fundraiser
On Saturday, May 10, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m., the Del Mar Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary will host “Pirates and Pearls” featuring panoramic ocean views at the Birch Aquarium...

SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day returns May 15
In celebration of National Bike Month, SANDAG invites the San Diego region to participate in Bike Anywhere Day from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 15. SANDAG has hosted...

‘Eggstravaganza’ returns to the Village Church
Eggstravaganza, the ever-popular Easter celebration for children 12 and younger returns to the Village Church on Saturday, April 12 at 9 a.m. The gathering will feature a petting zoo, egg...

Cub Scout Pack 734 celebrates tradition and achievement at Annual Blue and Gold Banquet
Cub Scout Pack 734 held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet on March 9 at the St. James Catholic Church Parish Hall in Solana Beach. The Blue and Gold Banquet,...

‘Pacific Sky’s Got Talent’
The “Pacific Sky’s Got Talent” event on Feb. 28 was the first talent show held at Del Mar Union School District’s newest school, Pacific Sky, located on Solterra Vista Parkway...

The Arc of San Diego to present 2025 Gala ‘The Greatest Place on Earth’
Experience the magic and excitement of The Greatest Place on Earth, while making a positive impact on the lives of children and adults with disabilities. The Arc of San Diego...

Concert by Presidio Winds to be held at Carmel Valley Library
The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will present Presidio Winds on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Presido Winds is the resident woodwind quintet...

Santa Fe Christian senior makes new discoveries in published math paper
It’s not every day a high school student completes a math paper and has it published in an academic journal. However, for Santa Fe Christian senior Ryan Rodrigue that became...

Dr. Rob Knight to be honored as 2025 ARCS Scientist of the Year
Each year the ARCS Foundation, San Diego Chapter, a nonprofit organization led entirely by women, hosts a Scientist of the Year fundraiser to honor a preeminent local scientist. This year’s...

Cardiff 101 Main Street to host 15th Annual Taste of Cardiff
Cardiff 101 Main Street will present the 15th Annual Taste of Cardiff on Thursday, May 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attend the event to enjoy the distinctive culinary...

Encinitas-based nonprofits team up to prevent food waste
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and ProduceGood, two Encinitas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, are partnering to spread awareness about food waste prevention and edible food donation in the Encinitas area, according to...

discussion and Q&A to be held with four local authors at RSF Library
The Rancho Santa Fe Library will host four local authors for a discussion and Q&A on Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m. This event is open to all. Refreshments...

The Grauer School’s Erin Weir named National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Erin Weir, a senior at The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, has been named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, according to a...

The Grauer School’s Shockwave Robotics Team wins Design Award, bound for Regionals
The Shockwave #3848 Robotics Team at The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, won the Design Award, which recognized the outstanding mechanical design of their robot, and qualified for...

Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund holds annual Site Visit Meeting
The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund hosted its annual Site Visit Meeting Feb. 13 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. The “Galantine’s” themed luncheon featured Reynold Hoover, the...

Outstanding local high school students honored at March Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Rising Star of the Month program
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce held its sixth Rising Star of the Month event for the 2024-25 school year on March 5. The Chamber again partnered with MiraCosta College’s San...

Friends of the Solana Beach Library accepting scholarship applications
The Friends of the Solana Beach Library recently announced the launch of the 2025 Scholarship Award Program. This year, five $1,000 scholarships for higher education are offered to graduating high-school...

Troop 766 of Rancho Santa Fe holds recognition ceremony for new Eagle Scout Nicholas Kim
Troop 766 of Rancho Santa Fe recently welcomed Nicholas Kim as its newest Eagle Scout. The ceremony was held at Redeemer Church in Encinitas, and it was the culmination of...

15th Annual Barrel Tasting Party returns in Solana Beach
On March 22 and March 23, Carruth Cellars Urban Winery will be hosting one of its biggest events of the year, the 15th Annual Barrel Tasting Party at the Solana...

Del Mar Union School District opens applications for peer models in Innovative and Inclusive Preschool Program
Families interested in providing their child with a unique and enriching preschool experience are encouraged to apply for the Community Friends Early Childhood Inclusion Program in the Del Mar Union...

Save the Date: North Coast Repertory Theatre to hold Spotlight Gala in May
North Coast Repertory Theatre will present its Spotlight Gala “All that Glitters: An Evening with Broadway Divas!” on Saturday, May 17, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in...

Chabad Jewish Center in Rancho Santa Fe to hold 18th RSF over Seder event
This over, don’t stay home alone. Come celebrate the holiday together with friends and family in a warm and friendly environment presented by the Chabad Jewish Center in Rancho Santa...

Community Resource Center’s CRC Tea celebrates 30 years of comion and community impact
Community Resource Center (CRC) invites the community to its 30th Annual CRC Tea fundraiser on Saturday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa...