| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE November 27, 2024 | | Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving! | | The City of Solana Beach wishes our amazing community a happy Thanksgiving! This cherished holiday offers a time to gather with loved ones, enjoy a delicious feast, and appreciate life’s simple joys. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spread kindness and foster a spirit of gratitude across our community. May your Thanksgiving be filled with love, laughter, and special moments with family and friends. | | | Thanksgiving Safety Tips from the Solana Beach Fire Department | | | | The kitchen truly becomes the heart of the home during Thanksgiving. From perfecting family recipes to baking pies and decorating desserts, everyone loves being part of the holiday preparations. But with more cooks in the kitchen and the holiday hustle, distractions can easily arise, increasing the risk of kitchen fires. That’s why keeping fire safety in mind is especially important during this busy and festive time. As you plan your Thanksgiving feast and gather loved ones, remember that a few simple safety tips, like staying in the kitchen while cooking and keeping flammable items away from heat sources, can help ensure a joyful and accident-free holiday celebration. | | Sustainable Hosting Tips for the Holidays! | | The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration—but it can also lead to increased waste and energy use. By making thoughtful, sustainable choices, we can enjoy the festivities while reducing our environmental impact. The City encourages residents to celebrate consciously with these sustainable hosting tips: | | | Provide Recycling & Composting Options | Set up labeled bins for recycling, organic waste, and trash to make proper disposal easy for guests. Organizing waste stations reduces landfill contributions and makes your celebration more sustainable. | | Choose Reusable Tableware | Swap disposable tableware for reusable plates, cups, and utensils to minimize waste. Set up a collection area for used dishes, and consider borrowing or renting extras if needed. | | Opt for decorations made from recycled or natural materials, such as pinecones or dried flowers. Avoid single-use plastics and recycle or compost decorations when the festivities are over. | | Promote eco-friendly gift exchanges with handmade, experience-based, or ethically sourced items. Wrap gifts in recyclable materials like craft paper or newspaper for a festive and sustainable touch. | | Plan Meals Carefully to Reduce Food Waste | Plan meals and portion sizes based on your guest count to avoid overbuying and waste. Encourage guests to take home leftovers in reusable containers. | | Encourage Green Transportation | Encourage guests to carpool, bike, or take public transit to your gathering to help reduce the environmental impact of holiday travel. | | Thanksgiving Holiday Observances | | Solana Beach City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed on Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, December 2nd. Have a wonderful holiday! | |  | EDCO Residential Service Delay | In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, EDCO's residential collection service will not be performed on Thursday, November 28th. Residents with a trash pickup scheduled for Thursday or after will have a one-day residential delay in service. | | | Help Us Identify Seniors in Need for the Senior Holiday Gift Basket Drive | | | | Do you know a senior in Solana Beach who might benefit from a little extra holiday cheer? The Solana Beach Community Connections is seeking the community’s help to identify isolated “Solo-Agers” who could use a thoughtful holiday gift basket. These baskets are designed to brighten the season for seniors living alone, especially those without nearby family or who have recently lost a loved one. If you know someone who might appreciate this gesture, please let SBCC know. If not, you can still help by donating cheerful items like holiday mugs, chocolates, puzzles, or cozy gifts in the dedicated bin at City Hall, or by making a financial contribution to SBCC so they can shop for the perfect gifts. Together, we can ensure no senior in Solana Beach feels overlooked this holiday season. | | Upcoming Slurry Seal Treatment | | | | | Next week, from Monday, December 2nd, to Wednesday, December 4th, the City will apply slurry seal treatments as part of the next phase of the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Work will take place on the following streets: - Sun Valley Road (Highland Ave to Santa Helena)
- San Mario Drive (Santa Sabina to Santa Petra)
- Ida Avenue (Highland Ave to 663 Ida Ave)
Access to properties in these work zones will be temporarily restricted during the curing process. Affected residents have already been notified via door hangers. City staff and traffic control personnel will be on-site to provide assistance as needed. Please follow all posted signs and instructions. Thank you for your cooperation! | | | Fletcher Cove Holiday Tree Lighting Sunday, December 8th, at 4:30 PM | | | | To celebrate the start of the holiday season, the City and the Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission invite you to join your friends and neighbors for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting event at Fletcher Cove Park on Sunday, December 8th, starting at 4:30 PM. Once the tree's light switch is flipped, all eyes turn to watch for Santa's arrival by fire-truck escort! Children will have the chance to ask Santa for that most important gift and to remind him just how good they've been all year! There will be live music and cookies, cider, and treats. | | | Kids Holiday Craft Day & Wreath-Weaving Event Wednesday, December 11th, at 4:30 PM | | | | You're invited to a festive Kids Holiday Craft Day at the La Colonia Community Center on Wednesday, December 11th, at 4:30 PM! Co-sponsored by the La Colonia Community Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego, kids will make ornaments to decorate the community center’s tree for the holiday lighting on Saturday, December 14th. The SeaWeeders will add to the festivities with their annual wreath-weaving activity, inviting families to create beautiful wreaths together. Bring your kids, grandkids, and garden cuttings to join in the fun. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holidays and make lasting memories! | | | Santa's Sleigh Ride Parade Friday, December 13th, at 2:30 PM | | | | Back by popular demand, the City and the Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission are excited to invite you to join us to watch Santa's Sleigh Ride! On Friday December 13th, starting at 2:30 PM, Santa will be riding along with Fire, Sheriff and Marine Safety personnel throughout Solana Beach. The Sleigh Ride will begin and end at the Solana Beach Fire Station, located at 500 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Please view the map at the link below to find the estimated time when Santa will be riding through your neighborhood | | | La Colonia Park Holiday Tree Lighting Saturday, December 14th, at 5:00 PM | | | | The City and La Colonia Community Foundation invite you to a special La Colonia Park Holiday Tree Lighting event on Saturday, December 14th, at 5:00 PM. Join your friends and neighbors at La Colonia Park to celebrate the start of the holiday season. There will be plenty of sweets, treats, and Mexican hot cocoa to go along with all the fun, including traditional holiday aguinaldos treat bags for the children, and delicious pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread). Santa will make another appearance and children will have the chance to ask him for that most important gift and to remind him just how good they’ve been all year. | | Solana Beach Senior Center Activities | | | The Solana Beach Community Senior Center's mission is to provide excellent resources, foster meaningful relationships, and fulfill opportunities for aging well. Open to everyone, the Senior Center welcomes participants from both within and outside Solana Beach. Each week, the Senior Center offers a variety of programs, activities, and services, including classes, discussion groups, games, entertainment, and a delicious Wednesday lunch program.
Here’s what’s coming up next week:
- 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 Cafe (2nd & 4th Thursday at 10:00 AM): Memory Café is an enjoyable gathering for older adults to socialize, learn about keeping their 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!
- Silver Age Yoga (Fridays at 11:00 AM): This free chair-based yoga class is designed for seniors of all ability levels.
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