Encinitas Advocate
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 []
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
Encinitas set to have new mayor, two new councilmembers
Encinitas City Councilmember Bruce Ehlers is the city’s mayor-elect after steadily maintaining a slim lead over Mayor Tony Kranz, who was seeking his second term, since the first returns on Election Day. Encinitas voters also elected two new council members and rejected a ballot measure that would have added a one-cent sales tax for roads and other infrastructure. With about 56,000 votes to be tallied throughout the county, Kranz has already conceded the race to Ehlers after a recent update from the Regi
Encinitas crime and public safety log, Nov. 8-15
From crimemapping.com: Nov. 13 Possession of narcotic controlled substances – 0 east block of D Street, 9:08 a.m. Disorderly conduct – 500 block of Santa Fe Drive, 9:05 p.m. Possession of controlled substances paraphernalia – 0 north block Vulcan Avenue, 8:25 a.m. Possession of narcotic controlled substances – 0 east block of D Street, 8:08 a.m. Possession of controlled substances paraphernalia – 0 north block of Vulcan Avenue, 7:40 a.m. Possession of controlled substances paraphernalia – 0 north block o