| | C i t y o f S o l a n a B e a c h | | The following is provided as an update regarding City news, programs, and services. | | Lifeguard of the Year: Joseph Pennell | | Our very own Lifeguard Sergeant Joseph Pennell has been selected as The Lifeguard Of The Year by The San Diego Padres Salute To First Responders! He will be honored at the Padres game at Petco Park on August 2nd. The City would like to give a big congratulations to Joseph for this impressive and noteworthy recognition. The City is honored to have Sgt. Pennell on our team! | | | Community Events & Programs | | | Concerts at the Cove Held every Thursday night from July 15th - August 26th , from 6:00 - 7:45 PM | | | The summer concert series continues at Fletcher Cove Park with “Imagery Machine”. Imagery Machine is a female-fronted indie/psychedelic rock band with undertones of reggae and progressive rock. Described as sounding similar to The Cranberries, Florence + the Machine and The Police, this troupe is fronted by the sultry voice of Jennie Shimkus with a band featuring accomplished musicians bassist Rusty Taylor, drummer Tyler Shimkus and lead guitarist Sean Sanchez. Imagery Machine was recently nominated for Best Indie/Alternative Album at the 2022 San Diego Music Awards, and the band has garnished four other SDMA nominations in previous years.
The public is encouraged to bring low-back beach chairs, blankets and picnics, and to arrive “Car-Free.” Please "ShopSolanaFirst" for munchies and other concert picnic items! No alcohol, tobacco, pets, or personal BBQ’s allowed during concerts. This event is free and open to the public. | | Age-Friendly Solana Beach Listening Sessions | | | The City has partnered with AARP and San Diego State University to develop an Age-Friendly Program to implement changes that will make our community more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults. As part of the ongoing development of this program, we invite you all to join us for an interactive discussion. These discussions will help to prioritize areas of focus as we implement our vision of Solana Beach as an age-friendly community for all. The Listening Sessions will be held in both English and Spanish. Please see below for session dates, meeting locations and format subject to change for COVID-19 reasons. Please remember to RSVP. | | | English Sessions
Virtual: Thur. July 28, 4:00-5:30 PM (RSVP for virtual meeting link) RSVP to: Brenda Bothel-Hammond bbothelhammond@sdsu.edu | | | Sesión en Español
En Persona: Jueves, 28 de Julio 6:00-7:30pm Centro Comunitario La Colonia 715 Valley Ave
Confirmar su asistencia a: Clorinda Merino cmerino@sdsu.edu | | National Night Out Community Event With the San Diego County Sheriff's Department | | | National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes law enforcement-community partnership and neighborhood camaraderie. Come and meet your local Sherriff's Deputies and Crime Prevention Specialists from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station (representing Solana Beach, Encinitas and Del Mar) on Tuesday, August 2nd, from 3:00-6:00 PM at the Encinitas Community Park at 425 Santa Fe Drive. This family friendly event will feature a Sheriff’s K-9 demonstration, free giveaways and more. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department looks forward to seeing you see you there! | | Call for Artists: Utility Box Wrap Program | | | The City and its Public Arts Commission are seeking artists to propose conceptualized art designs to wrap utility boxes around the city. The program aims to wrap seven (7) utility and traffic signal boxes with artistic designs at six (6) locations throughout our community. If chosen, the artist will receive a $450 stipend for each selected design. The deadline to submit a proposal is Monday, August 15 at 5:00 PM. | | City Hall Gallery Exhibit: Natural Wonders | | | Come and explore the “Natural Wonders” of our world in an art exhibition now showing at the City Hall Art Gallery. View eight wildly different artists who display their masterworks in painting, art on silk, weaving, sculpture, jewelry, wood marquetry, ceramics, and photography. All are celebrating the wonders of the natural world. This group exhibit will be displayed until August 27th and features the work of artists: Tina Christiansen, Mac Hillenbrand, Teresa Espaniola, Beatta Berman-Kalajian, Greg Kalajian, Dearing English, Deb Avery, Sandra Segovia and Doug St. Dennis.
The City Hall Gallery is located within the Solana Beach City Hall at 635 S. Highway 101. | | Be advised that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the Omicron BA.5 variant, all public meetings will be held virtually through mid-August with no in-person attendance. All meetings are also subject to cancellation. Please refer to the City’s website for updates on whether meetings will be held virtually or in person. | | City Council
Canceled Meetings for Summer Break Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Next Scheduled City Council Meeting Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | | | For meeting zoom link, directions on submitting public comment, or more detail please view the meeting's posted agenda on the Public Meetings webpage. | | Citizen Commission Opening | | | VACANCY: One Member - Public Arts Commission TERM: Completed term will expire January 2023 RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviewing certain matters regarding community art opportunities and conducting certain City events. REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE: 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: At least 18 years old & Resident of the City APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM | | | | |
