Celebrating World Kindness Day! | | The City is proud to celebrate World Kindness Day! The purpose of World Kindness Day, as defined by the World Kindness Movement, is "to highlight good deeds in the community, focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness that binds us."
The positive effects of kindness are experienced by everyone, even those who witnessed the act of kindness, improving their mood and making them significantly more likely to “pay it forward.” This means one good deed can create a domino effect and improve the day of dozens of people!
When we are KIND, we inspire others to BE KIND, creating a ripple effect that extends outward. Just like a pebble generates waves when dropped in a pond, acts of kindness radiate, touching lives and inspiring kindness wherever the wave reaches.
On this special day devoted to both large and small acts of kindness, we encourage you to spread this essential quality that brings people of every kind together, as kindness is indeed contagious!
So, we invite you to join the City on Monday, November 13th, in celebrating World Kindness Day and encourage you to do something kind for others! | | Annual Veterans Day Ceremony | | | | Please join the City and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5431 for the 2023 Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, 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. | | Climate Action Plan Update Workshop | | Join the City and the Climate Action Commission for the second workshop in support of the Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update on Wednesday, November 15th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at La Colonia Community Center (715 Valley Avenue). The purpose of the second workshop is to present greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies that will help the City reach their targets for 2030, 2035 and 2045. This workshop will include a presentation on the City's CAP Update, followed by facilitated small-group discussions to gather input from the public. Don't miss this opportunity to share your ideas and help build a more resilient community. | | | Bike Commuting 202 Webinar | | | | Are you ready to take your commute to the next level? Sign up for this free 1-hour, Virtual Bike Commuting 202 class on Tuesday, November 14th at 12:00 PM. This class continues beyond the 101 class with a range of skills and information to help you become a more confident bike commuter. Tune in to discover the essentials of biking, from selecting the perfect bike and enhancing comfort to mastering defensive maneuvers, gear carrying, and advanced route planning. | | | SBCC & Friends of the Solana Beach Library November Lecture Series | | Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) and the Friends of the Solana Beach Library invite you to their monthly lecture series this Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 PM. This month's lecture will be presented by David G. Victor, Professor at UCSD's School of Global Policy and Strategy, on how regulation affects major energy markets around the world. The event is free and will be held at the Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Avenue. Special transportation assistance for seniors is available with advance notice | | | | City Hall Gallery Opening Reception: "Consciousness: Making the Unseen Seen" | | | | Prepare to be enchanted by the vibrant and colorful world of California-based life photography artist and portrait creator, Patti Andre. The City's newest City Hall Gallery exhibit "Consciousness: Making the Unseen Seen" is a treasure trove of visual delight, encompassing an array of genres, each brimming with captivating subjects and creativity. Her unique approach to digital image processing, composition, and ease with subjects continues to set her work apart from others. Join the City and the Public Arts Commission on Saturday, November 18th from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, to celebrate the opening of Patti Andre's first solo exhibit. | | SeaWeeders' Annual Poinsettia Sale | | The Solana Beach Garden Club, known as the SeaWeeders, is hosting its 11th Annual Poinsettia Sale fundraiser! They are once again offering beautiful, locally grown red Ecke Prestige Poinsettias in 6-inch pots for $12 and assorted colors of Christmas Cactus in 6-inch pots for $10 each. Quantities are limited, so pre-order your plants TODAY to guarantee availability! Unreserved plants will be offered during their fundraiser event sale on Saturday, November 25th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Elevate your holiday decor while supporting a cause that benefits public gardens in our community. All proceeds contribute to beautification projects in Solana Beach. | | | Fletcher Cove Community Center Temporary Closure | | | | The Fletcher Cove Community Center will be closed temporarily for much needed repairs. Beginning this Monday, November 13th, a new roof will be installed followed by replacement of the siding. Due to the complexity of the project, the Community Center and its immediate surroundings, including the parking lot, the Pacific Avenue entry access staircase, and the exterior areas on the west and south sides, will be closed to the public. While the public walkways within the overlook park will remain open, we advise steering clear of this area during active construction hours, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The anticipated completion date for this work is December 22nd, weather permitting. | | Citizen Commission Openings | | Are you interested in making a positive impact in your community? The City is actively seeking volunteers for five vital citizen commissions—Budget & Finance, Climate Action, Parks & Recreation, Public Arts, and View Assessment. With 16 vacancies for two-year terms expiring in January 2026, now is your chance to make a difference. The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, January 16, 2024, by 5:30 PM to the City Clerk’s Office. Don't pass up this chance to contribute to your community! | | | 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
November Meeting Schedule November 22, 2023 - CANCELED November 29, 2023 - SPECIAL MEETING
December Meeting Schedule Wednesday, December 13th at 6:00 PM December 27, 2023 - CANCELED | | | | | Missed an update? Check out previous Weekly Updates on our website! | | | | Stay Connected. Stay Engaged. Download the City's My Community App! | | | | | |
