San Marcos seeks donations for annual Fourth of July fireworks

North Coast Current

June 20, 2019

The city of San Marcos has launched a fundraising drive for its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza.

San Diego Oasis wins $5,000 grant from Harrah’s All-In 4 Change

North Coast Current

June 11, 2019

Local community organization San Diego Oasis, with a North County base in Escondido, received a $5,000 grant as a Top 5 regional nonprofit from Harrah’s All-In 4 Change program, the group announced June 11.

CARLSBAD: Jimmy and Enrique perform at June 20 library event

June 7, 2019

CARLSBAD — A concert by Jimmy and Enrique headlines the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center’s Summer Reading Festival on Thursday, June 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Library Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Place. Admission is free. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jimmy and Enrique will perform a mix of wo...

DEL MAR: Art Center Gallery opens in new spot May 15

May 10, 2019

DEL MAR — The new Del Mar Art Center Gallery opens its doors to the public Wednesday, May 15, with more than three dozen working artist members showing their creations in a variety of media, such as graphite drawings, watercolor, pastel and acrylic paintings, and original jewelry. The gallery is located...

ENCINITAS: Community sweethearts dance Feb. 15

December 31, 2018

ENCINITAS — Sweethearts young and old are invited to attend an evening of dancing on Feb. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive in Encinitas. Light hors d'oeuvres, treats and refreshments will be provided. Photo backdrops will also be available. This...

City of Encinitas seeks senior citizen award nominees

North Coast Current

December 30, 2018

The city of Encinitas’ Senior Citizen Commission and Encinitas Rotary Club seek nominations for 2018 Senior Citizen of the Year Award and Service to Seniors Award, the city recently announced. Residents are welcome to submit nominations now through Feb. 14.

Cool on the Coast: Close out summer with these September events

Antonio Pequeño IV

September 4, 2018

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside and the region.

Cool on the Coast: Wrap up July, warm up to August with these events

Antonio Pequeño IV

July 24, 2018

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach and the region.

ENCINITAS: Egg hunt March 31 at Community Park

March 17, 2018

ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas presents its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to noon at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be two live shows from the group Hullabaloo onstage at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Participants are...

CARLSBAD: Spring Festival, egg hunt, set for March 31

March 17, 2018

CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad’s EGGstravaganza Spring Festival returns Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road. The event features egg scrambles for children ages 6 and older, who want to race for their eggs, and one for children ages 5 and...

ENCINITAS: Community party June 11 at Pacific View school site

June 8, 2017

ENCINITAS — The public is invited to enjoy free food and music while celebrating and exploring ongoing renovations at the former Pacific View School site during a Block Party on June 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Encinitas Historical Society and the Encinitas Arts, Culture and Ecology Alliance co-host the...

VISTA: Melrose Drive farmers market dates back to 1981

Lauren J. Mapp

April 18, 2017

Dating back to 1981, the Vista Farmers Market at 325 S. Melrose Drive is the oldest farmers market in the North County area, and one of the longest-running markets in the state of California. Open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Vista Farmers Market features about 100 vendors each week, a...