| | | City of Solana Beach WEEKLY UPDATE December 5, 2024 | | Kick Off the Holiday Season This Sunday at the Fletcher Cove Holiday Tree Lighting! | | | The holiday spirit is in the air, and Solana Beach is ready to celebrate! Get ready to kick off this holiday season this Sunday with the City's longest holiday tradition at the Annual Fletcher Cove Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The spectacular 30-foot Holiday Tree has been officially installed and is ready to shine. Framed by the magnificent view of the ocean, Fletcher Cove Park provides the perfect backdrop for this special gathering, which beautifully captures the unique small beach-town charm of Solana Beach.
So please join us this Sunday, December 8th, at 4:30 PM to celebrate the holiday season with live music, delicious cookies, cider, and treats. Once the tree's light switch is flipped, all eyes will 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. It’s a magical evening for the whole family to start the season together. We can’t wait to see you there! | | Shop & Dine Local for the Holidays | | | | With the Holiday season now in full swing, it's important to keep our small businesses top of mind when tackling our shopping lists. From chic boutiques to home décor, Solana Beach is one of the region’s top shopping meccas for one-of-a-kind treasures. Enjoy a day strolling around our beautiful community and discover a variety of unique Holiday gift and dining options along Highway 101 and the Cedros Design District. On either side of Interstate 5, shops, grocery stores, restaurants and other conveniences are available to meet all your Holiday shopping needs. So remember to shop and dine local this holiday season and support all your favorite locally-owned businesses! | | Holiday Package Theft Protection Tips | | | | As more people choose online shopping, the opportunities for “porch pirates” to take advantage of free gifts are on the rise. The Holiday shopping season means more unattended boxes filled with merchandise purchased online end up on porches, which might then be targeted for theft. Fortunately, homeowners can take steps to protect against theft during the holidays after UPS, FedEx and Amazon drop off packages when no one is home. Here are a few tips that can help protect your packages and keep your homes safe during this Holiday season. | | Citizen Commission Openings | | | | Are you interested in making a positive impact in your community? The City is now recruiting volunteers for its five citizen commissions: Budget & Finance, Climate Action, Parks & Recreation, Public Arts, and View Assessment. With 18 vacancies available for a two-year term expiring in January 2027, this is your chance to get involved and help shape the future of our community. Applications are due by Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM to the City Clerk’s Office. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute your voice and expertise. | | | City Cycling Class Saturday, December 7th, at 9:00 AM | | | | Is your bike collecting dust in the garage? Did you recently get a new e-bike, but have been hesitant to take it out on the road? Register for City Cycling on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Solana Beach City Hall! This is a three-hour workshop that goes over the rules of the road in a classroom setting, before spending two hours practicing skills drills in a parking lot and then going on a group ride around Solana Beach to put everything you’ve learned to practice. | | | 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 our 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 share their holiday gift wishes in hopes they are on the Nice list. | | 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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