Del Mar Times
Fleet Feet San Diego holds 7th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K and Fun Run
Fleet Feet in the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch hosted its 7th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K and Fun Run on Nov. 28. While the event was free, Fleet Feet asked for canned food donations to benefit the San Diego Food Bank. Fleet Feet was also supporting employee Kevin Hopp’s RunGiving adventure. Hopp was running 350 miles over Thanksgiving week to raise funds for the Molly’s Angels Foundation, Monarch School for homeless youth, and Vista Hill, which provides crucial mental health, education and social s
Solana Beach allocates grant funding to Safe Routes to School pedestrian ramps
With a little more than $50,000 in expected Community Development Block Grant funding from the county, the Solana Beach City Council approved a plan Nov. 20 to add two pedestrian ramps throughout the city. Both proposed locations are along Stevens Avenue, one at San Rodolfo Drive and another at Academy Drive. According to a city staff report, the city looked to include ramps that “are at locations either with no existing pedestrian ramp or with an existing ramp that does not meet current standards,” refe
Solana Beach to hold tree lighting, Santa appearances
Solana Beach will host two holiday tree lightings in early December, followed by the return of Santa riding through the streets with fire, sheriff and marine safety personnel, the city announced. The first tree-lighting ceremony will be on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. in Fletcher Cove Park, followed by Santa’s first appearance in the city with a firetruck escort at 5:20 p.m. The event will have music, cookies and other refreshments, according to the city. Santa will take another ride around town later tha
Make-A-Wish San Diego holds record-breaking benefit gala
Make-A-Wish San Diego recently announced that its 2024 WINE WISHES Gala raised a record-breaking $1,250,000 (and counting) in a single night. The proceeds from this event will enable the organization to grant more than 125 wishes for children with critical illnesses in San Diego and Imperial Counties, according to a news release. The star-themed []
Cub Scout Pack 734 hosts annual Military Appreciation Night
Cub Scout Pack 734 held its annual Military Appreciation Night at Solana Pacific Elementary School on Nov. 13. The event was organized by Wolf Dens 20 and 3, led by Alex Broughton and Diane Chakmak. Major Cullen Kolbach gave a lively presentation with regards to his experience as an active duty Marine who has served []
Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society to honor three ‘Women of the Year’ at 2024 Holiday Luncheon
The Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society will honor three amazing women at their 2024 Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 6, at 11:30 a.m., at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. Phyllis Schwartzlose, Lenore Dale, and Pam Dalton have steered the Society’s Holiday Boutique for many years and are this year’s Women of the Year. []
San Diego Jewish Academy welcomes 95 students from war-torn Sha’ar Hanegev in Israel
A large student delegation from Southern Israel near Gaza visited San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) in Carmel Valley and the San Diego area recently, together with therapists, counselors, and faculty, for a “get out of the war zone” trip. San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA), an early childhood center to 12th grade school guided by Jewish []
18th Annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Amateur Photography Contest launches Nov. 23
Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites amateur photographers of all ages to Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve for the 18th annual amateur photography contest that will run Nov. 23, 2024 through April 27, 2025. The reserve’s 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails provide opportunities to photograph Escondido Creek; native plant communities; the Pacific Ocean; []
Voices for Children in strong need of men to become volunteer CASAs for boys in foster care
Research has proven the benefits of a positive, reliable adult male figure in children’s lives, especially boys – but only a small fraction of the boys who desperately need these role models in San Diego County have them. Voices for Children recently put out an urgent call for compassionate and empathetic men in San Diego []
Del Mar’s last sandlot becomes elevated $75 million oceanfront estate
Ocean House Del Mar, a $75 million estate and the last remaining oceanfront properties rooted in Del Mars storied past, is now on the market. Originally acquired by a California family in the 1930s, this new-era beach house celebrates the coastal lifestyle. Constructed with luxurious, marine-grade materials, the residence combines resilience with a refined aesthetic, without the burden of upkeep, according to a news release. Considered some of the most exclusive real estate in North County San Diego, Oce
All invited to local Optimist Club Zoom meeting featuring the topic ‘Miracle League of San Diego Benefits to Children and Adults’
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m., Dan Engel, co-founder and treasurer of the Miracle League of San Diego, will present an overview of the league, its benefits, and activities available to children and adults with special needs. Join the event to learn more about how this local nonprofit is making a difference in the North County and greater San Diego region. The public is invited. Contact North Coast Optimist Club Secretary Jim Parrotte at jimparrotte@hotmail.com to obtain the Zoom meeting link for this
Local fundraiser to be held to support sufferers of neurodegenerative diseases
A fundraiser luncheon to assist those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases is being sponsored by the San Dieguito chapter of Brandeis National Committee on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a local home in Carlsbad. Members and non-members alike are welcome. The cost to attend this silent auction holiday party is $25 []
International Chorus Champion Masters of Harmony and Pacific Coast Harmony Chorus to present Christmas performance
Come and enjoy an exciting and memorable Christmas performance guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit, “Harmony Under the Mistletoe,” with more than 80 singers featuring the nine-time International Chorus Champions Masters of Harmony based in Los Angeles, joined by their guest, award-winning Pacific Coast Harmony chorus of La Jolla, on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff. The acoustics in the beautiful Sanctuary are extraordinary and vibrant th
Jim Coleman State Farm Insurance Agency in Del Mar is accepting donations for the “Toys for Tots” campaign
For its 25th holiday season, Jim Coleman State Farm Insurance Agency in Del Mar is an official drop-off station for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s “Toys for Tots” campaign. All are encouraged to help make the holidays brighter for San Diego area families by dropping off new, unwrapped children’s toys and bikes at Colemans office []
Del Mar resident honored with ‘Pillar of the Legal Community Award’
After 26 years as a trial lawyer working for the same San Diego firm, Steven R. Denton accepted an appointment to serve as a judge. “I took a huge cut in pay to go into public service to be a judge,” the Del Mar resident recalled in a recent interview. “I had a very lucrative (law) practice and partnership and was encouraged to go on the bench, and I did. It’s a form of public service, but I enjoyed being a judge.” In recognition of Denton’s nearly 50-year career as trial lawyer, Superior Court judge, c
Canyon Crest students’ Diwali celebration supported CRY America
For the second year in a row, Canyon Crest Academy hosted a Diwali Chat Night as a fundraiser for the school’s chapter of Child Rights and You (CRY) America, a way to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights while contributing to social good. The Indian cultural celebration at Ocean Air Park benefitted CRY, a nonprofit []