Free “First On The Scene” Life-Saving Skills Training | | Acquire vital life-saving skills at the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Station this Saturday, November 18th, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice essential life-saving skills at absolutely no cost. This special program has been developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and will be administered by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). It's open to participants 14 years of age and up. Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot by registering before the event. Don't miss this chance to equip yourself with life-saving skills that can make a difference. | | | | City Hall Gallery Opening Reception: "Consciousness: Making the Unseen Seen" | | | | 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. Prepare to be enchanted by the vibrant and colorful world of California-based life photography artist and portrait creator, Patti Andre. The 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. | | 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 Holiday Tree Lighting | | | | 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 3rd, 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. | | La Colonia Park Holiday Tree Lighting | | The City and La Colonia Community Foundation invite you to a special La Colonia Park Holiday Tree Lighting event on Saturday, December 9th, at 5:00 PM. Join your friends and neighbors at historic La Colonia Park to celebrate 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. | | | Santa's Sleigh Ride Parade | | | | Back once again by popular demand, the City of Solana Beach and the Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission are excited to invite you to join us to watch Santa's Sleigh Ride Parade! Santa will be riding along with Fire, Sheriff and Marine Safety personnel. The Sleigh Ride will be starting and ending at the Solana Beach Fire Station, located at 500 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Please view the map below to find the estimated time when Santa will be near you. | | Thanksgiving Holiday Observances | | | | EDCO Residential Service Delay | | Solana Beach City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 27th. Have a wonderful holiday! | |  | In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, EDCO's residential collection service will not be performed on Thursday, November 23rd. Residents with a trash pickup scheduled for Thursday or after will have a one-day residential delay in service this week. | | 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 to the City Clerk’s Office is Tuesday, January 16, 2024, by 5:30 PM. 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! | | | | | |
