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UPCOMING ESCONDIDO CHAMBER
EVENTS
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May Wake Up Escondido
Topic: I Love Escondido
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
720 N. Broadway
Friday, May 24th
7:30am - 9:00am
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May Coffee Exchange
w/ Dominic Dugo from
the SD District
Attorney's Office
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
720 N. Broadway
Tuesday, May 28th
7:30am - 9:00am
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Escondido Youth
Media Festival
TOMORROW
Thursday, May 16th
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The Longest Day to Benefit Alzheimer's Association
Friday, June 21st
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Hometown Hero Charity Challenge Competition
Saturday, June 22nd
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Employee or Independent
Contractor Seminar
Tuesday, June 25th
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North County commuters have been waiting years for traffic congestion relief on the 78. And they may be waiting even longer as SANDAG is proposing to ditch the 78 expansion plans in favor of mass transit.
In 2004, 67% of voters approved a continuance of the 1/2 cent Transnet sales tax for an additional 40 years. The ballot measure included language for expansion projects along the 52, 67 and 78. However, SANDAG's bold vision for the region will eliminate the expansion projects in order to invest in mass transit and technology. The idea is to wean people from their personal vehicles by providing an extensive commuter network, including bus, rail and last-mile van options.
The conceptual plan that SANDAG released on April 26 would essentially replace the agency's 2019-2050 Regional Plan which was scheduled to go into effect later this year. The official plan is still in the works, which SANDAG expects to release later this year.
Regardless of your mode of transportation, GETTING THERE in a reasonable amount of time is of most importance. SANDAG will be knee deep in opposition if they fail to keep the promises made in 2004.
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CHAMBER EVENTS & SPONSORED EVENTS
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**THIS WEEKEND**
Spring
Grand Avenue Festival
Sunday, May 19th, 9am-5pm
The Grand Ave Festival takes place in our historic downtown on Grand Avenue from Center City to Ivy. You'll be able to shop from hundreds of vendors for unique hand-crafted gifts and imports, and enjoy international cuisine, local entertainment at the Chase lawn & Maple Street stages (sponsored by Newland Sierra), and much more!
You and your family can enjoy a variety of activites such as the
Creative Kids Corner at Juniper & Grand, and
Art in the Garden at Heritage Garden (sponsored by Integral Communities)! And be sure to bring your furry, four-legged friends to the Chase lawn area (Grand & Orange) for the
Dogs On The Lawn
contests (10am-11am) to win some fantastic prizes provided by
PetSmart Escondido!
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Get ready for a Starlit Gala...the 109th Annual Installation & Awards Dinner is quickly approaching!
Come celebrate with Chamber Members, business executives, and community leaders as we honor the Stars of Escondido, and install the new Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors. Your evening will include a complimentary cocktail, hors d' oeuvres, live music from Trade Secret, and a special dinner with a thematic flair!
A Starlit Gala
Friday, June 14th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
California Center for the Arts, Museum
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ESCONDIDO LOCAL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
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SANDAG Encourages You to Bike to Work TOMORROW!
In support of National Bike Month, the San Diego Association of Governments is encouraging everyone to take part in Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 16th.
When you register, you can stop by one of more than 100 Pit Stop locations throughout the San Diego region from 6am-9am to receive your free T-shirt, snacks, and encouragement! Escondido's Pit Stop location will be in front of City Hall at 201 N. Broadway, and always remember to wear a helmet and follow the rules of the road.
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SDCWA hosts "San Diego Grown Photo Contest" during month of May
As one of the nation's top producers of avocados, ornamental trees and shrubs, flowers, succulents, lemons, and other agricultural goods, San Diego County's farms generate nearly $4.8 billion in total economic activity.
Our region's temperate climate and reliable water supplies support an astounding 5,500 local farms on more than 250,000 cultivated acres - not to mention the numerous farmers markets, restaurants and grocery stores stocked with our local bounty.
To celebrate how safe and reliable water supplies fuel San Diego's thriving agriculture industry, the San Diego County Water Authority is hosting a photo contest in May, which is also Water Awareness Month.
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