Del Mar racing season begins July 20
The Del Mar racetrack 2024 season kicks off July 20 and runs through Sept. 8. Post time: Opening Day (July 20) 2 p.m.; Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 2 p.m. July 21-Aug. 29, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 8; Fridays 4 p.m. July 26-Aug. 9, 3 p.m. Aug. 16, 23, 30 & Sept. 6; Labor Day (Sept. 2) 1:30 p.m. General Admission: Daily-$8, Diamond Club-$4, Opening Day-SOLD OUT; free for 17 and younger and active military. Parking: General-$10, Preferred-$20, Valet-$30; Opening Day-General-$15, Preferred-$30, Valet-$40. For information on events, schedules and more, visit dmtc.com or call (858) 755-1141.
Opening Day after parties outside the track
The Official After Pony Party will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, 5921 Valencia Circle, in Rancho Santa Fe. The $325 general admission cost includes entry, a welcome cocktail, an “endless” buffet, a cash bar, dancing and music by DJ Murphi Kennedy. Also, each attendee will be entered to win one of four, two-night stays at Rancho Valencia. Go to www.dmtc.com/calendar/detail/afterparty.
L’Auberge Del Mar, at 1540 Camino del Mar, will host its post-race bash beginning at 5 p.m. Guests can sip on cocktails and savor gourmet bites, while dancing to sets by resident DJs and live tunes by Saved by the 90s, for $300 per person. Go to www.laubergedelmar.com.
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, DerbyVIP and Wynn Nightlife are teaming up to host the “ultimate late-night experience” with Unbridled at The Inn from 6 p.m. to midnight. For $250 per person, guests ages 21 and up can enjoy small bites, complimentary welcome cocktails in the garden and music by DJ IRIE. VIP cabanas are also available, visit theinnatrsf.com for reservations and details.
The Cottage Restaurant Grand Opening at Del Mar Plaza
On Wednesday, July 24 at 10 a.m. a Grand Opening will be held for The Cottage Restaurant, located on the street level in the Del Mar Plaza (1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar).Join the City of Del Mar and the Del Mar Village Association for the ribbon-cutting. Visit delmarplaza.com for more information.
Sandpipers Beach Party Dance
All are invited on Saturday, July 27, to Sandpipers Beach Party Dance. A fun introduction for new dancers. Children 10 and up free.A family-friendly community dance from 6-7 p.m. A caller teaches square dancing to upbeat music. Later, enjoy ice cream and watermelon refreshments. Meet new friends, mingle with other new dancers and Sandpipers Club members.Dance is at St. James Parish Hall, 625 S. Nardo Ave, Solana Beach. Donation: adults $10, children free. Singles, couples and families welcome. A partner and dance experience not needed. Fun and a great way to socialize. Casual attire. Sandpipers Club is supported by Solana Beach City.For more information, visit SandpipersSquareDanceClub.org, call 310-710-7530 or email [email protected].
Local business women to hold benefit event for Hospice of the North Coast
Julez Bryant, a fine custom jeweler on Cedros in Solana Beach, and Realtor Janet Hoover of Coastal Premier Properties in Del Mar, long-time friends with a passion for helping others, are holding an event to benefit Hospice of the North Coast on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at Bryant’s Flagship Store in Solana Beach (located at 108 South Cedros Ave.).Bryant, a two-time cancer survivor, and Hoover, whose sister succumbed to ovarian cancer, chose to support this very important organization in a unique way, according to a news release.Bryant, the winner of the prestigious couture people’s choice award for the piece named “The Ghost Rider”, will be raffling off a select piece from her collection (value not to exceed $7,000).Raffle tickets will be sold during the event to benefit Hospice of the North Coast.“The Diver” which followed “The Ghost Rider” was inspired by Hoover’s sister who in 1979 joined the Navy and despite adversity became one of the first female deep sea salvage divers in the U.S.This fine piece and others will be on display during the event, which will include refreshments and nibbles. Visit julezbryant.com or call (828) 767-2042 for more information. For more information on Hospice of the North Coast, visit hospicenorthcoast.org.
Del Mar Foundation 2024 Summer Twilight Concert series
The 2024 Del Mar Foundation 2024 Summer Twilight Concert series held at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar continues on July 23 and Aug. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. with Zel’s Opening Act, followed at 7 p.m. with the main attraction. Powerhouse Park is located at 1658 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. For more information, visit delmarfoundation.org.
Concerts at the Cove
The city of Solana Beach and the Belly Up Tavern host the free summer Concerts at the Cove series from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 8 featuring local musicians at the Fletcher Cove Park stage, 111 S. Sierra Ave. The next concert on July 25 features Slack Key Ohana. Visit cityofsolanabeach.org.
Pacific Highlands Ranch Summer and Songs
The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch’s annual free live music series Summer and Songs are currently being held on Tuesday nights through Aug. 29 from 6-9 p.m. in the village square courtyard. Guests are always encouraged to grab takeout from Village restaurants or dine on outdoor patios to enjoy summer nights. Address: 13490 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway, Carmel Valley.
Summer Movies in the Park at Pacific Highlands Ranch Park
San Diego’s Summer Movies in the Park series is coming to Pacific Highlands Ranch Park. On Saturday, July 27, catch a screening of “Migration,” a story about a group of ducks trying to convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime.Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets and favorite movie snacks to enjoy the show—concessions will not be available for sale.The movie begins at 7 p.m. and pre-show activities will include inflatable jumpers and crafts. Parking is available at the shared parking lot with Canyon Crest Academy. All dogs must be on a leash.Other local Movies in the Park dates include Aug. 3 at Ocean Air Community Park with a screening of “Elemental” and Aug. 23 at San Dieguito County Park. A full listing is available at summermoviesinthepark.com
Elder Fraud Seminar at the Encinitas Senior Center
An event will be held on Tuesday, July 30, to learn about common elder fraud schemes and what law enforcement is doing to protect seniors and their families. The event will be presented by a FBI intelligence analyst and held at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center. The event is made possible by The Country Friends in partnership with the FBI San Diego Elder Justice Task Force, the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, and the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation’s Senior Center Coalition. Support is also provided by the by the Wells Fargo Foundation. Free admission. Register at bit.ly/FraudPreventionSeminar The event will also include a free Amazon Gift Card Opportunity Drawing and free refreshments. Event location address: Encinitas Community & Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. Encinitas.
RSF Republican Women Federation to hold next meeting in August
The Ranch Santa Fe Republican Women Federation (RSFRWF) will not be meeting this month (July). RSFWF wish everyone a wonderful summer. RSFWF’s next meeting will be Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the La Valle Coastal Club in Rancho Santa Fe. More details will follow.
City of Encinitas Call for Artists
Professional and emerging artists are invited to apply for juried exhibitions in Encinitas. Artists who create two- and three-dimensional artwork and live or work in San Diego County may apply. There are no fees to apply and no commissions on any artwork sales. Exhibitions will be on view for approximately four months in 2025 and include an artist reception with Art Night Encinitas. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered. Artists creating two-and three-dimensional works in a variety of media are welcome to apply for a solo exhibition that will be held at one of two art spaces in Encinitas. Arts organizations are also encouraged to apply for a group show representing two-and three-dimensional works created by visual artists in their membership. For deadlines, applications and more information, go to: shorturl.at/DQqrv
CaddyHack Golf Festival in August
The eighth annual CaddyHack Golf Festival benefiting Boys to Men Mentoring is set for Aug. 5 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Road. There will be 20 live performances and bands throughout the course from rock ‘n’ roll classics and reggae vibes to stand-up comedians and magicians.. Shotgun start is at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $750 per person. Visit caddyhackgolf.org.
Dog Days of Summer with pet expo
The 19th annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21 at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. The event includes dog contests, dog-related vendors, rescue groups, pet adoption agencies, an agility course and a swift paws lure course along with live music, food trucks, a libation lounge and opportunity drawings. The San Diego Fire Department will give rescue demonstrations. The Rancho Coastal Humane Society hosts “Rescue Row” featuring several rescue groups with adoptable pups; proceeds benefits the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The city of Encinitas’ Pet Health Expo will offer pet services including microchipping sponsored by the San Diego Humane Society. The event is presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the city of Encinitas and sponsored by Kahoots. Admission is free. Visit cardiff101.com.
Guild holds annual basket-making class
The Misti Washington Gourd & Basket Guild holds its annual Basket Class Day featuring basket- and gourd-making classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4 at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum at Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. The classes range from making a recycled newspaper basket and gourd embellished with pine needles to a twined basket over a bottle, a basket embellished with Dracaena Draco and a woven door basket. The cost of classes, which are open to the community, is $30-$60, which includes the registration fee. The guild typically meets on the first Sunday of each month at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum. Guests are welcome. Visit baskets-gourds.com/classes.
Village Church hosts Christmas in July to benefit refugees
The Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe needs new and gently used items for its Christmas in July event that will help refugee families newly arrived in the United States. Items will be collected on Sunday, July 28 between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the church parking lot at 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. Clothing, shoes, toys, furniture and kitchen wares are among the items needed to help support the ongoing work of the Alliance for African Assistance and its Safari Seconds Thrift Store in San Diego. The group is currently assisting Ukrainian and Afghan refugees adapting to new homes in America. Financial donations are also welcome, and receipts will be provided. For a complete list of items that will — and won’t — be accepted, visit: www.villagechurch.org/christmas-in-july. For more information, email [email protected].
Urgent call for blood donations to support Texas
As Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc on the state of Texas recently with storm surges, winds and flooding, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center endured power losses and city-wide infrastructure damage, impacting their ability to support hospital patients in need.San Diego Blood Bank has been asked to send blood to the affected area and the Blood Bank is calling on the community to help by scheduling an appointment to donate blood as soon as possible. All types are urgently needed, especially O positive and O negative.These donations are essential to maintaining a stable and adequate supply of blood in the coming days and can help save lives and ensure patient needs continue to be met.To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. Appointments will be honored first, walk-ins welcome. Appointments and are available at SanDiegobloodbank.org or by calling 619-400-8251.
Encinitas Historical Society to hold downtown walk
The next Encinitas historical downtown walk will be held on Saturday, July 20, starting at 10 a.m. The Encinitas Historical Society now offers this fun educational tour with more varied walking paths on the third Saturday of every month.On July 20, the tour will concentrate on the south end of the historic Coast Highway. Next month they will cover the historic north end. This alternating of the route ensures that participants can cover the distance in a slower, more leisurely, and personal fashion.Meet at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse located at 390 West “F” Street in Encinitas at 10 a.m. There is available street parking nearby. The Encinitas Historical Society has implemented a suggested donation of $10 per person. The Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization with tax exempt status and accepts cash, checks, and credit/debit cards. Children and dogs are always free! Feel free to contact the Encinitas Historical Society at (760) 942-9066 with any questions.
Summer concerts at SeaWorld
SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series continues at 6 p.m. July 20 at 500 SeaWorld Drive. The concert lineup includes Grammy-nominated and chart-topping performers. The concerts are Saturdays through Aug. 24 featuring R&B, pop and other music. Concerts are included with park admission. Visit seaworld.com/san-diego/events/summer-spectacular/concerts.
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