Utility Box Artwork Installations | | | The City of Solana Beach is dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and artistic community. To continue expanding on its ongoing mission, the City initiated the Solana Beach Utility Box Wrap Project, inviting artists of all kinds – including graphic designers, photographers, and illustrators – to participate by creating artistic wraps for select utility boxes. The goal was to use art to transform ordinary infrastructure into public works of art.
After a competitive selection process overseen by the members of the Solana Beach Public Arts Commission, six artists were chosen to design artwork for wrapping seven utility and traffic signal boxes across six different locations along Lomas Santa Fe Drive and the Coastal Rail Trail. These selected designs were officially installed last week, and the City is proud to present them to the community! | | Photo Credits: Mark Mennie | | The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory due to Typhoon Bolaven, which will bring extremely large breaking waves starting today, October 19th and continuing through the weekend. It is strongly advised to refrain from beach walking during these high surf conditions, as it can be extremely dangerous. What appears to be a beautiful, spacious beach can quickly disappear in a matter of seconds due to rogue wave surges that can reach the base of the bluffs. Rip currents and longshore currents will be exceptionally strong today and tomorrow, October 20th. Beachgoers are urged to exercise caution from now through Saturday, October 21st. | | | Community Advisory: Scheduled Road Maintenance | | | | The City's pavement rehabilitation project is underway, the next phase of which will involve the application of slurry seal to improve roadways in various neighborhoods. This phase will run from Tuesday, October 24th, to Friday, October 27th, and will involve temporary road closures lasting several hours. Starting tomorrow, residents impacted by this operation will receive door hangers with specific instructions on access, parking, and traffic control. Please follow these instructions to ensure the project's smooth progress. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we work to enhance our city's infrastructure. | | City Hall Gallery Call for Artists | | Attention artists! The City of Solana Beach and the Public Arts Commission invite you to submit proposals for the 2024 City Hall Gallery exhibitions. We're on the lookout for captivating individual or group art and educational exhibitions to be featured throughout the year. With six exhibitions planned, each spanning 8 weeks, here's your opportunity to make a lasting impression on the vibrant Solana Beach art scene. Don't miss the chance as the deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 31st. To learn more, schedule a gallery tour today! | | | | | Join us this evening, October 19th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for some free tacos and meaningful conversation with our local Sheriff at the La Colonia Community Center. "Tacos with the Community," hosted by the North Coastal Sheriff's Station, offers a unique opportunity for the community to engage with our station's command staff, deputies, Crime Prevention Specialists, and Senior Volunteers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Members of the community should feel comfortable bringing issues related to safety and security to their law enforcement staff. Let's come together, strengthen our community, foster open communication, and build lasting connections. | | Dia de los Muertos Celebration | | Come join the City and the La Colonia Community Foundation in celebrating Día de los Muertos while honoring the ancestral legacy of La Colonia de Eden Gardens. The annual Solana Beach Día de los Muertos – “Day of the Dead” - will be held on Sunday, October 22nd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at La Colonia Park. This year's theme will pay tribute to the Pachuco era, a significant and enduring part of Chicano history. This free family-friendly community event offers many exciting cultural opportunities for the whole family. The highlight of the event will be more than 40 altars honoring the memories of family and friends who have passed away. | | | Solana Beach Senior Center Upcoming Events | | | | | The Senior Center, located at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church at 120 Stevens Avenue, hosts fun and unique programs every week. Join them this Wednesday, October 25th, at 11:30 AM for their "Oktoberfest" event featuring live music by Adrienne Nims and Mark Danisovszky, followed by a catered lunch.
In addition, feel free to attend their monthly Memory Cafe event on Thursday, October 26th, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The Memory Café is an enjoyable gathering for older adults to socialize, learn about keeping their brains healthy, and have some fun. It's an opportunity to get connected and keep one's brain active. | | Solana Beach Fire Department Open House | | You're invited to the Solana Beach Fire Department annual Open House next Saturday, October 28th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come on over to the Solana Beach Fire Station, located at 500 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, and see where the City's Firefighters work and live. They have a fun day planned with live music, food, fire apparatus demonstrations, auto extrication demos, face painting, and more. You can even get a guided tour through the fire station by one of our Firefighters. This is a family-friendly event so come on over and enjoy the fun! | | | | Solana Beach Schools Foundation Annual Halloween Carnival | | | | Mark your calendars for Solana Vista and Skyline's 66th Annual Halloween Carnival on Sunday, October 29th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Solana Vista Elementary School! All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend even if you don't have kids at either of the schools. The event features games, inflatables, raffles, pony rides, petting zoo, a costume contest, and food from community partners, as well as other delicious treats. The Halloween Carnival is the largest fundraiser of the year for these two schools, and it plays an important part in building and enriching our community and supporting these awesome schools. | | Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive | | During the month of October, the City of Solana Beach has partnered with the North County Food Bank for their Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive. We encourage you to support this campaign by donating unopened jars of peanut butter to help feed local children living in poverty. Why Peanut Butter? Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein for children and families. It is popular with kids, it’s shelf-stable and one jar can provide more than 12 sandwiches. There are two ways you can participate in the Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive. You can drop off donations at City Hall or you can make a donation securely online through the Virtual Food Drive platform. | | | Come join the City of Solana Beach Team and discover how you can make a difference. The City is currently recruiting for the following positions: | | Visit the City’s Career Page to learn more and to submit your online application! | | City Council meetings are held in-person in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All meetings are also subject to cancellation. Please refer to the City's Public Meetings page for updates, meeting schedules, directions on submitting a public comment, or for more information | | City Council Meetings
Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 25th at 6:00 PM
November Meeting Schedule November 8, 2023 - Regular Meeting November 22, 2023 - *CANCELED* | | | | | Missed an update? Check out previous Weekly Updates on our website! | | | | Stay Connected. Stay Engaged. Download the City's My Community App! | | | | | |
