| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE November 6, 2025 | | I-5 Southbound Closure This Weekend | | | | Heads up, drivers! Caltrans will once again be closing all southbound lanes on the I-5 from SR-52 to Mission Bay Drive starting this Friday, November 7th at 9:00 AM through Monday, November 10th at 5:00 AM to conduct roadwork and concrete slab replacement. Detours will be in place, so please plan for extra travel time if you’re heading south as there will be delays. Drivers going down the I-5 during this time are advised to take the I-805 and follow the portable message signs placed along the roads advising alternate routes. This is the second of six weekend closures planned in the area to maintain and improve our roadways. For real-time updates, visit Caltrans QuickMap. | | Community Resources for Delayed CalFresh Benefits | | | | On November 1st, nearly 400,000 San Diegans temporarily lost their access to food assistance. Due to the federal government shutdown that began on October 1st, funding for CalFresh (California’s SNAP program) is currently delayed, and at this time there is no confirmed date for when November benefits will be distributed. If you or someone you know needs food support while benefits are paused, please know there are many resources available. Locally, a Free Farmers Market takes place every Sunday at La Colonia Park starting at 10:00 AM, while supplies last. To learn more about food assistance and resources, please use the link below. | | Students Explore Opportunities at Water Career Day | | | | Nobody stops needing water, and that means the water industry never stops needing skilled workers. To help students explore this future, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Leucadia Wastewater District, and the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority teamed up with Palomar and MiraCosta colleges to host the 2025 Water Career Day on October 22nd at the San Elijo Water Campus in Encinitas. Nearly 100 high school and college students rolled up their sleeves for hands-on experiences, from lab and microscope demos to trying out real equipment used to keep our community’s water systems running. It was an interactive day for students to discover career pathways in a field that’s always flowing with opportunity. | | 2026 Business Certificate Renewals | | | | The 2026 Business Certificate renewal cycle is now open! Active 2025 business certificate holders should have received an email from City staff with a copy of your renewal form and instructions on how to pay online for your 2026 business certificate. Businesses without an email address on file will receive their renewal form in the mail. If you haven’t received your renewal form, a blank form with instructions to pay online is available on the City's Business Certificates webpage. The renewal deadline is January 31st. All City of Solana Beach 2025 business certificates will expire on December 31st, and any business certificate not renewed by January 31st will be closed and will require a new application. | | Veterans Day - City Hall Closure | | | | | In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. Let’s take this day to honor and remember the sacrifices of our veterans. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12th. Please note: EDCO's trash services will continue as normal with no delay. | | | SBC&HS 2025 Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 8th, 9:00 AM | | | | Get ready for some holiday cheer! The Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society will host its 72nd Annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 8th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at La Colonia Park Community Center. This long-standing community tradition features hundreds of handmade treasures, including quilts, ornaments, jewelry, home décor, and garden art that are perfect for holiday gifting. Visitors can also enjoy a bake sale, themed gift basket auction, and festive plants from the SeaWeeders Garden Club, including Christmas cacti and poinsettias. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season, connect with neighbors, and support local scholarships and community projects. | | | Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday, November 11th, 11:00 AM | | | | Please join the City and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5431 for the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th. The ceremony will take place from 11:00 AM until noon at La Colonia Park. Highlights of the celebration include The Camp Pendleton Young Marines as Color Guard, “Feathers from Heaven” Doves, the Santa Fe Christian School Band, and a special guest speaker who will address the community. City dignitaries will join and honor representatives from all branches of the Armed Forces at the ceremony. | | | World Kindness Day Blood Drive Thursday, November 13th, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM | | | | Looking for a way to do something good on World Kindness Day? The San Diego Blood Bank bus will be stationed in the Solana Beach City Hall parking lot on Wednesday, November 13th, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM, offering an all-day opportunity to donate blood and help save lives. And since November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, everyone who donates will receive a free AIC test when they donate. As a special thank-you, all donors will receive a limited-edition Padres t-shirt and a kindness goodie bag. This exclusive Padres shirt was so popular it sold out this summer, but they got more just for this special drive. Appointments are encouraged to reserve your spot, but walk-ins are welcome. Donate and help save lives! | | | Monthly Solana Beach Games Day Thursday, November 13th, 12:00 PM | | | | Solana Beach Community Connections, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department, and Let’s Play a Game Foundation invite you to a fun afternoon of games on Thursday, November 13th, from 12:00-2:00 PM at La Colonia Community Center. This free monthly event features light refreshments, plenty of classic games like Mexican Train, Mahjongg, and Chess, plus exciting new ones introduced by Let’s Play a Game Foundation. Bring a friend, make new ones, and enjoy a variety of activities, including memory-friendly games. Seniors in need of transportation can reach out for assistance. | | | World Kindness Day Event Celebration Saturday, November 15th, 12:00 PM | | | | We are excited to be hosting the second annual World Kindness Day Celebration on Saturday, November 15th, from 12:00-3:00 PM at Fletcher Cove Park. Join us for a fun, feel-good afternoon with kindness-inspired activities, crafting stations, live music, and community connection. Attendees are encouraged to bring items for the Solana Beach Cares pop-up donation station to help build Holiday Gift Baskets for local seniors who may be spending the season alone. As a thank-you, everyone who donates will receive a World Kindness goodie bag. Come celebrate the power of kindness and help us keep our community shining! To sign up as a volunteer or propose a booth/activity, email Kayla Moshki at kmoshki@cosb.org. | | The Mature Adult Center Activities | | | The Mature Adult Center (formerly the Solana Beach Community Senior Center) is a wonderful place for older adults to find resources, build meaningful connections, and enjoy opportunities for healthy, active aging. The Center is open to everyone and welcomes participants from both within and outside Solana Beach.
Each week, the Center offers a variety of programs and activities, including classes, discussion groups, games, entertainment, and a delicious Wednesday lunch program. They also offer fun group outings for those who want to explore and socialize outside of the center.
Monthly Programs: - Feeling Fit Club (Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30 AM): Get moving from home with this free, one-hour fitness class on Zoom. It’s a great way to stay active and feel energized!
- Memory Café (2nd & 4th Thursdays from 10-11:30 AM): Enjoy gathering with other older adults to socialize, learn about keeping ones brains healthy, and have fun!
- Wednesday Program & Lunch (Wednesdays at 11:30 AM): Enjoy socializing, entertainment, and great food.
- Fun & Games Club (Wednesdays at 9:30 AM): Keep your mind sharp with a variety of fun games or get creative with knitting and crochet. Make friends while you play or create!
- Get a Dose of Good News (2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 10:15 AM): Join a discussion group featuring only Good News to brighten and enrich your life.
- Basic Tech Support (1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 1:15–2 PM): Are you baffled by apps, or need some basic computer guidance? Help is here!
- Book Club (2nd Wednesdays at 1:15-2:30 PM): Love to read and share your thoughts about literature then this group is for you.
- Ginny’s Sewing Club (1st & 3rd Wednesday’s at 10 AM): If you love to stich and chat this lovely group of women welcome talent.
- Silver Age Yoga (Fridays at 11:00 AM): This free chair-based yoga class is designed for seniors of all ability levels.
Adventure Opportunities: - North Coast Rep Theater production of Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Seats are in rows 1 & 2.
- Canyonside Equestrian Center on Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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