C i t y o f S o l a n a B e a c h

WEEKLY UPDATE

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The following is provided as an update regarding City news, programs, and services.

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Community News & Updates

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

& The Pink Patch Project

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Solana Beach Marine Safety Department and the North County Sheriff's Department will be proudly wearing pink patches on their uniforms during the month of October. These Solana Beach public safety agencies have come together with agencies around the world to help combat breast cancer by increasing public awareness and raising funds for the fight against the disease.

The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative campaign effort with hundreds of public safety agencies throughout the nation designed to bring attention to the importance of early detection in the fight against cancer and to support breast cancer research organizations in combating this devastating disease. The Pink Patch Project centers on vibrant pink versions of the agency's uniform patches which are intended to stimulate conversation with the community. Through increased public education efforts, public safety agencies worldwide are helping to bring an end to breast cancer.

Fire Prevention Week

Join the Solana Beach Fire Department in celebrating the 100^th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW). This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape," works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9^th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 that caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.

Today’s homes burn faster than ever. In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk of fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Week to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire.

Solana Beach Fire Department Open House

The Solana Beach Fire Department will also be hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, October 15^th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Come on over to the Solana Beach Fire Station located at 500 Lomas Santa Fe Drive and see where the City's Firefighters work and live.

They have a fun day planned with live music, food, fire apparatus, a haunted Halloween ambulance, sidewalk CPR and more. You can even get a guided tour through the fire station by one of our Firefighters. This is a family-friendly event so come on over and enjoy the fun!

Community Events & Programs

Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive

During the month of October, we encourage you to support the Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive by donating unopened jars of peanut butter to help feed local children living in poverty. Why Peanut Butter? Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein for children and families. It is popular with kids, it’s shelf-stable and one jar can provide more than 12 sandwiches.

There are two ways you can participate in the Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive. You can drop off donations at City Hall, located 635 S. Highway 101, or you can make a donation securely online through the Virtual Food Drive platform.

Walk & Roll to School Day

The 26^th annual National Walk & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 12^th. Walk & Roll to School Day is an annual event that involves communities across the country (and globe!) walking and rolling to school on the same day. Many Solana Beach schools will be participating and are encouraging students, parents, and the community to join in.

Join the movement and enjoy all the benefits walking and rolling to school provides! When families decide to lace up their sneakers or strap on their helmets to get to school instead of riding in a car, they help reduce the amount of air pollutants emitted by automobiles. Active trips to school enable children to incorporate the regular physical activity they need each day while also forming healthy habits that can last a lifetime and bring schools and communities together for a common purpose. But most of all, it's fun!

Solana Vista/Skyline Halloween Carnival

The annual Solana Vista/Skyline Halloween Carnival is back and celebrating its 65^th anniversary on Sunday, October 30^th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Solana Vista Elementary. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend even if they don't have kids at the schools. The event features games, inflatables, raffles, pony rides, petting zoo, a costume contest, and much more. There will also be food from community partners, as well as other delicious treats like tamales, hot dogs, ice cream, and a bake sale. The Halloween Carnival is the largest fundraiser of the year for these two schools, and it plays an important part in building community and supporting these awesome schools. The City is proud to be a co-sponsor of this wonderful community event.

Age-Friendly Community Action Planning Sessions

Are you a Solana Beach resident who is 50 years old, or older? If so, please join us for the second series of interactive community discussions. Come hear about the feedback received thus far and and provide your own input to create a vision, goals, and action steps to create an age-friendly community for all. The Action Planning Sessions will be held in-person and virtually in English. A session will also be offered in-person in Spanish. Solana Beach residents and service providers are invited to attend and requested to RSVP to Brenda Bothel-Hammond at [email protected].

English Sessions (Virtual): Tuesday, October 25^th, from 3:00-4:30 PM
English Sessions (In-Person): Thursday, October 27^th, from 9:30-11:00 AM, at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, Hispanic Chapel
Spanish Session (In-Person): Thursday, October 27^th, from 6:00-7:30 PM, at the La Colonia Community Center

Temporary Public Arts Program Call for Artists

The City and its Public Arts Commission continue to accept application for the City's ongoing Temporary Public Arts Program. The Temporary Public Arts Program is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their works of art in a high-traffic urban and ocean-view environment attracting Solana Beach residents as well as tourists from around the world.

Artists are invited to submit sculptures of various sizes for consideration for a one-year exhibition. The program aims to select five (5) pieces to be displayed at highly visible, designated temporary public art sites throughout our beautiful coastal community. If selected, the artist will receive a $1,500 stipend for each sculpture. Submission deadline is Wednesday, October 19^th, at 5:30 PM.

Public Meetings

Be advised that, at the Council Meeting on September 14, 2022, the City Council voted to continue to hold all public meetings, including City Council and City Commissions, virtually through September and further voted to return to in-person meetings beginning in October. City Council will return to in-person meetings beginning with their meeting on October 12, 2022, in Council Chambers at City Hall. All meetings are also subject to cancellation. Please refer to the City’s website for updates on whether meetings will be held virtually or in person.

City Council

Upcoming Regular Meeting:

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

(In-Person Meeting)

Next Regular Meeting:

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

(In-Person Meeting)

View Agendas

Please visit the Public Meetings webpage for meeting zoom links, directions on submitting a public comment, or for more information on public meetings.