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News from the City of Encinitas | March 5, 2026
| |  | | Senior Citizen Service Award - Nomination Deadline Approaching | | |
The City of Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission, in partnership with the Encinitas Rotary Club, is pleased to announce that they will be honoring an Encinitas resident with the Senior Citizen Service Award. The award recognizes a deserving senior citizen who demonstrates outstanding volunteerism, leadership, helping, teaching, mentoring, or advocating for others in the City of Encinitas. The award will be based on dedication, overarching commitment, and demonstrated impact of those served.
Anyone may nominate a senior citizen by completing a nomination form and mailing it to the City of Encinitas, Senior Citizen of Year Award, Parks and Recreation Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024, or by emailing it to prca@encinitasca.gov by 4pm on March 19, 2026.
| | Water Awareness Poster Contest | |
The San Dieguito Water District invites 4th-grade students to participate in the annual Water Awareness Poster Contest! The theme is “Love Water, Save Water,” encouraging students to illustrate creative ways to conserve and protect our water resources.
Winning posters will be featured in a special calendar, and selected students will receive recognition.
Submission Guidelines:
- Entries must be hand-drawn using bright and bold colors
- Printing the coloring page on thick paper is recommended
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Submit your artwork by April 10, 2026
Download the entry form here. Let’s inspire our future water stewards - one poster at a time!
| | New-to-You Style: Zero Waste Clothing Swap This Saturday | | |
The City of Encinitas along with I Love A Clean San Diego are hosting a Clothing Swap Event at the Encinitas Library this Saturday, March 8th from 10 AM– 12 PM!
This Zero Waste Clothing Swap is a great opportunity to refresh your wardrobe sustainably while keeping textiles out of the landfill.
Location: Encinitas Library
Date: March 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Limit one grocery bag of lightly used clothing items per participant. No donation required to participate.
We are excited for this Zero Waste event and hope to see you there!
| | Native Plants & Waterwise Landscaping Workshop | | |
Learn how to create a beautiful, sustainable garden that thrives in San Diego’s climate at the Native Plants and Waterwise Landscaping Workshop. Presented by landscape architect Steve Sherman, the free workshop will cover how to select native and waterwise plants, design a water-efficient landscape, and maintain healthy growth. A garden tour of OMWD’s CA-friendly demonstration garden is also included. It's free to attend, but registration is required.
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the
Location: Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board Room
1966 Olivenhain Rd., Encinitas
Cost: FREE
Reserve your spot by clicking here.
| Proposed Updates to the City's Development Impact Fees Program | |
Community members and members from the Building Industry Association (BIA) are invited to attend a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to discuss findings from the most recent Development Impact Fee (DIF) study.
DIFs, also known as mitigation fees, are one-time fees charged to new development projects to offset the impacts to certain city infrastructure systems caused by the new development. To impose DIFs, a jurisdiction must prepare a study showing that reasonable connection, or nexus, exists between the impacts caused by new development and the capital improvements needed to address those impacts. This study must also calculate the proportional fee that can be assessed on each project that pays for that project’s share of the impact. The draft study and prior DIF studies can be found on the City's website.
Types of development fees include:
• Park Development Fees
• Parkland Acquisition Fees
• Traffic Mitigation Fees
• Open Space Acquisition Fees
• Recreational Trails Fees
• Community Facilities Fees
• Fire Mitigation Fees
• Flood Control Mitigation Fees
Microsoft Teams meeting - Join Online
Meeting ID: 256 239 680 198 93
Passcode: n3Si3SN2
For more information about the community meeting please contact Tom Gallup, Finance Director, at tgallup@encinitasca.gov, or (760) 633-2648.
| Music by the Sea 2026 Concert Season! | |
The excitement of the 2026 season continues with the next highly anticipated performance. Following multiple sold-out concerts, we encourage you to secure your seats early for this special evening.
An Enchanting Evening of Harp with Vanessa Fountain
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Music by the Sea is proud to welcome Dr. Vanessa Fountain an award-winning harpist, composer, and educator based in Southern California, Dr. Fountain is renowned for creating truly enchanting musical experiences. With elegance and artistry, she captivates audiences through a diverse repertoire spanning classical, jazz, pop, rock, and Celtic genres, showcasing the harp in ways that are both timeless and refreshingly modern. This promises to be a mesmerizing evening filled with beauty, brilliance, and unforgettable sound. This special concert marks her first appearance at Music by the Sea. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this extraordinary concert.
Still to Come in 2026
May 1, 2026 | 7PM
Kenneth Liao, violin
May 29, 2026 | 7PM
Julian Gargiulo, piano
June 26, 2026 | 7PM
Season Finale – The Grand Finale Ensemble
Purchase tickets today at www.EncinitasCA.gov/Concerts. For ticket assistance, please call (760) 633-2746 or email arts@encinitasca.gov.
| Save the Date: Art Night Encinitas | |
Art Night is back! Mark your calendars for an evening of creativity, connection, and community across four vibrant Encinitas locations: Encinitas City Hall, Encinitas Community Center, Encinitas Library, and the Pacific View Arts Center
This free, family-friendly event is open to all and features live music, new art exhibitions showcasing diverse artistic mediums, artist talks, live demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and meet-the-artist opportunities.
A complimentary shuttle will connect all main venues, along with participating community sites, galleries and local businesses, making it easy to experience the full spectrum of art throughout the city.
In recognition of the City’s newly installed civic exhibitions, on display through early May 2026, Art Night will highlight the participating artists: Stephanie Missan at City Hall; Meisha Grichuhin, Carol Lang, and George Facelo at the Encinitas Library, and Kenton Hoppas, Jane Fletcher, Marcy Stinton, and Shadae Talebi at the Community Center.
Come explore, engage, and be inspired!
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Cost: Free
For more information, visit: encinitasca.gov/VisualArt
| | Hiring Event: Find Your First Job | | |
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a young person's life by giving them their very first job experience?
Join us for an inspiring event for motivated young adults who are excited to begin building their work experience and embark on their first job! At the event, you will have the opportunity to conduct interviews and discover new talent while helping young adults gain essential work experience and kickstart their careers.
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
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