Profiles
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‘Hats & Heels’
Soroptimist International of Poway and North San Diego hosted a “Hats & Heels” luncheon event, “Empowering Women in Transition,” March 31 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Soroptimist International is “a global women’s organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading...
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Encinitas Half Marathon and 5K
Runners welcomed spring on a beautiful morning March 31 at the Encinitas Half Marathon and 5K that started at the Moonlight Beach Parking lot. For more information, visit www.encinitashalfmarathon.com.
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Art Night Encinitas
Art lovers had the opportunity to enjoy an evening of visual art April 6 when Encinitas civic and local art galleries swing open their doors for the Art Night Encinitas. The event celebrated the city’s diverse visual art scene at seven participating locations. Many of the locations also featured...
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Taste of Leucadia
The Leucadia 101 Main Street Association presented the Taste of Leucadia April 4. The event is a “celebration of the culinary flavors and local libations that make downtown Leucadia district unique.” The Taste of Leucadia highlights local restaurants, retailers, craft brewers and vintners.
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A Ghoulishly School Affair: Behind the scenes at La Costa Canyon High School’s production of The Addams Family
First-time student director Rocco Polanco works The Addams Family from both sides of the stage.
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North County resident learns the value of medical screening tests
His cancer screening saved his life and possibly the lives of others.
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The Brewers Tap Room's beer and art pairing
The Brewers Tap Room in Encinitas presents its first art show.
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Teaching young kids problem solving, communication with help from a dinosaur puppet and ‘Four Steps to Friendship’
As a kindergarten teacher, Julie Sugarman is well acquainted with being pulled in different directions all day.
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Board member brings her real-world experience to Angels Foster Family Network
Encinitas resident Joy Singleton is a shining example of someone who grew up in challenging circumstances and rose above them to change the lives of others who find themselves in the same place.
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Nonprofit offers veterans and their families a helping hand
Looking for volunteers to train.
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New book takes children on an Encinitas adventure
Sisters Nancy and Julia Glen recently published the second book in their city adventure series, "Encinitas Adventures."
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Olivenhain resident to receive Distinguished Achievement Award at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas event
Sandy Marriott Bertha, longtime Olivenhain resident and philanthropist, has been chosen to receive the 14th Annual Distinguished Achievement Award at a fundraiser to benefit the launch of the Newborn Safe Sleep Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
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Refugee girls let their cultures shine through in fashion show
Two years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, Sarah Ansari launched Artizara, a San Diego-based modest Muslim fashion line designed to showcase the positivity and diversity of Muslim immigrants like herself who have made America their home.
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LCC hosts Inclusion Track Meet
The Adapted Physical educators of La Costa Canyon High School and San Marcos High School have created a track team to integrate into the school’s track team. APE offers physically, mentally or emotionally challenged students an individualized physical experience to optimize motor and physical functioning....
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Encinitas National Little League Opening Day
Encinitas National Little League celebrated Opening Day of the 2019 season March 9 with a variety of festivities at Park Dale Lane Elementary School. Visit www.enll.org.
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Public art unveiling
An unveling ceremony was held March 9 for new public art installed at J Street Viewpoint Park, located at 398 J Street, Encinitas, CA 92024, at 3rd Street, in downtown Encinitas. The sculpture, titled, Humanity, is a cylindiner bronze sculpture created in 2013 by Del Mar artist Maidy Morhous. The...
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‘Wiggles and Waggles’ fashion show luncheon
The people, pets, and wildlife served by the Rancho Coastal Humane Society were the beneficiaries when renowned fashion designer Zandra Rhodes hosted the first “Wiggles and Waggles” fashion show luncheon Feb. 26 at the Del Mar Country Club. Funds raised at the event benefit the Rancho Coastal Humane...
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'Wiggles and Waggles' fashion show luncheon
The people, pets, and wildlife served by the Rancho Coastal Humane Society were the beneficiaries when renowned fashion designer Zandra Rhodes hosted the first "Wiggles and Waggles" fashion show luncheon Feb. 26 at the Del Mar Country Club. Funds raised at the event benefit the Rancho Coastal Humane...
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City Tacos brings its unique offerings to Encinitas
City Tacos will open at the Lumberyard toward the end of March, the restaurant's owner said.
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Gala to honor two Encinitas-based foster care volunteers
Among the five honorees are Kathy Roberts and Kevan Lyon of Encinitas.
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‘A Salute to the Greatest Generation’
The American Legion is turning 100, and San Dieguito American Legion Post 416, Encinitas, celebrated the anniversary March 2 with “A Salute to the Greatest Generation,” featuring distinguished guest, 97-year-old WWII Paratrooper Tom Rice. The organization as a whole traces its roots to March 15-17,...
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Inn at Moonlight Beach aims to offer a unique, tranquil experience
The five-room bed-and-breakfast establishment hosted its grand opening Feb. 26.
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Encinitas Little League Opening Day
Encinitas Little League teams celebrated Opening Day of the 2019 season Feb. 23. The event included opening ceremonies, team photos, Home Run Derby fundraiser, games and more. www.ellbaseball.org
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Sweetheart’s Ball
A night of fun for community members of all ages took place at the Sweetheart’s Ball held Feb. 15 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center. The event included dancing, light hors d’oeuvres, treats and refreshments.
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Paw Walk in the Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden teamed up with the Rancho Coastal Humane Society for the seventh annual 5K Paw Walk in the Garden on Feb. 16. Both organizations benefit from this event where participants follow a 5K walk through Encinitas’ “beautiful 37-acre urban oasis with their four-legged, furry friends.”...
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Leucadia Cyclery closing doors after three decades in business
Proprietor Fred Breidenthal’s shop has been a staple in the biking community.
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Encinitas events this week (Nov. 30)
The city-designated Heritage Tree, a 90-foot-tall towering Norfolk Island pine tree, will be covered in LED lights during the holidays in the Moonlight Beach parking lot. The tree will be lit Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m.
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13th annual inclusion/adapted physical education basketball tournament
The 13th annual inclusion/adapted physical education basketball tournament took place Nov. 15 at La Costa Canyon High School. This year 10 teams with students from Torrey Pines High School, La Costa Canyon High School, Oak Crest, Diegueño, Carmel Valley and Pacific Trails middle schools participated...
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Encinitas Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
Local residents once again started Thanksgiving by participating in the popular Encinitas Turkey Trot 5k & 10k Nov. 22. The race started and finished under the world famous “Encinitas” sign. The course took runners and walkers along Highway 101 where participants enjoy miles of ocean views. The...
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20th Annual Crystal Ball Gala benefits Casa De Amparo
The 20th Annual Crystal Ball Gala return to Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe Nov. 10. The black-tie event included a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner by chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, music and dancing with Cal-Phonics, and live and silent auctions. Established in...
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Surf Therapy Day
A Walk on Water (AWOW) held "Surf Therapy Day" Nov. 17 at Cardiff Beach. Since launching in 2012, AWOW has welcomed over 1,000 families and provided "Surf Therapy" to over 2,000 children and adults in need, according to AWOW's website at awalkonwater.org. AWOW's mission is to "reach every child...
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SDA Parents’ Night Out fundraiser
The San Dieguito High School Academy boys water polo team held its its 5th annual Parents’ Night Out fundraiser Nov. 16 at the American Legion in. The evening featured live music by The Saltlickers, a local band. Proceeds will help fund team expenses. Online: encinitasadvocate.com
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Holiday Street Fair
The Encinitas Holiday Street Fair kicked off the season Nov. 18. The event included more than 450 booths to visit, unique downtown Encinitas retailers, live music on the Beer Garden Stage and Lumberyard Courtyard Stage, plus dance, music and other entertainment on the Community Stage. The event,...
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A summer job that led to a career change in food science for people and pets
Rhondi Shigemura-Webster stumbled onto the path of food science by accident. As an undergrad studying medical research, she needed a summer job to help pay tuition and was hired to work with her best friend’s father at Conagra Brands. She had so much fun developing new products based on science...
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Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 Veterans Day Dinner
The Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 held its annual Veterans Day Dinner Nov. 8 where the organization made a $4,000 donation to Wounder Warriors Freedom Station.
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Encinitas events this week (Nov. 16)
The Encinitas Holiday Street Fair, along South Coast Highway 101, between D and J Streets, will be held Sunday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Exposure: A women’s benefit event
Exposure 2018, the world’s largest women’s skateboarding event returned to Encinitas for its seventh year Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 at the Encinitas Community Park. The event featured 200 female skaters from 20 different countries skating invert, bowl and street events. Proceeds go to Community Resource...
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17th Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat
The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association presented its 17th Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event Oct. 31 at South Coast Hwy 101, from Encinitas Blvd to K Street. The event included carved pumpkins on display at multiple viewing locations, merchants had goodies for kids who also had the opportunity...
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Ensemble from Brazil to perform in Encinitas
The Music by the Sea concert series will feature a performance by Quinta Essentia recorder ensemble, one of Brazil’s top-rated musical groups, on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. The concert series presents the winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions in...
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Encinitas events this week (Nov. 9)
Encinitas events
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‘Dia de los Muertos’ held in Encinitas
Encinitas Friends of the Arts (EFA) and the City of Encinitas presented the 5th annual Encinitas Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival Oct. 27 at the Encinitas Community Center. The event included performances by San Diego’s top Mariachi Bands and Ballet Folklorico dancers, art-making workshops...
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Foster and birth moms become unlikely best friends
The Weinsteins, who live with their children in Encinitas, have served since 2013 as foster parents with the Angel Foster Family Network.
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Encinitas events this week (Nov. 2)
For more information and events, visit the city's newsletter at https://bit.ly/2CP5LeT. John McCutcheon Accompanying himself on guitar, banjo, piano, hammered dulcimer, fiddle, and autoharp, John McCutcheon sings his own songs, along with covers of well-known folk greats Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie...
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Del Mar Fall Racing Festival returns Nov. 9 with favorite and new events
The Fall Racing Festival - slated from Nov. 9 through Dec. 2 - will host activities and promotions geared toward all ages and interests, while once again showcasing some of the sport’s elite equines in action.
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North County resident celebrated for children’s literature
The Children’s Literature Council of Southern California has named Michael Mahin's “Muddy” the “Outstanding Picture Book Biography” of 2018 and it also made the New York Public Library’s list of Top Ten Children’s Books of 2017.
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'Kaltenbach to Rock': A boy's journey from anxiety to music
A local Encinitas music studio has helped one boy gain his confidence back after suffering a traumatic incident years ago, the boy's mother said.
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Passion 4 K.I.D.S. honored with 'California Heroes Award' by California Senate
Passion 4 K.I.D.S., an Encinitas-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit for children, was honored with the “California Heroes Award” from the California Senate. Senator Joel Anderson presented the prestigious award to Charles and Linda Van Kessler, founders of Passion 4 K.I.D.S. He noted “These awards are...
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San Diego County Gourd Artists install show at the Encinitas Community Center
Members of the San Diego County Gourd Artists recently installed a show in the Encinitas Community Center. The title of the show is “Fruit of the Vine.” Gourds are a hard-shelled fruit that when totally dried, can be carved, burned, sanded, and embellished to make stunning works of art: drums,...
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North Coast Singers founding artistic director announces retirement
Sally Husch Dean, Founding Artistic Director of the San Diego North Coast Singers (SDNCS) has announced her intention to retire after 26 years of serving the youth choral organization.
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Encinitas events this week (Oct. 26)
Dia de los Muertos The family-friendly “Day of the Dead” festival includes performances by San Diego’s top Mariachi Bands and Ballet Folklorico dancers on Oct. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The event will also include art-making workshops for...