Backyard Composting Basics Webinar 

Join Solana Center for a one-hour webinar where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, experienced educators will teach you everything you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle.

This workshop will cover: 

- What composting is and why it is important
- Various types of compost bin options
- How to select the best bin for your needs
- What tools and materials you’ll need to get started
- Understanding which items are compostable and which items to avoid
- How to build, maintain and troubleshoot a compost pile

Date: Thursday, Nov. 10

Time: 6 p.m.  

To register in advance, visit the Solana Center website.

Dia De Los Muertos Festival 

Since 2014, the City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division has partnered with Encinitas Friends of the Arts and Friends of the Encinitas Library to present the annual Dia De Los Muertos Festival to foster appreciation and awareness of this significant Mexican cultural celebration through visual and performing arts. Activities are free and fun for all ages.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 27 

Time: 3-6 p.m. 

Location: Encinitas Library

Come kick off the festival with a free printmaking card project and Ballet Folklorico performances. Use the card you create to leave a note on the community ofrenda for a loved one who has passed or keep it as a memento for your own. 

Date: Saturday, Oct. 29

Time: noon-4 p.m. 

Location: Encinitas Community Center

People of all ages will enjoy this day of celebration with a blessing by Danza Azteca, mariachi and Ballet Folklorico performances, a variety of art projects, face painting and the Callejeros de Encinitas Car Club. All are welcome to leave a note or memento on the community ofrenda. 

For more information please visit the Cultural Arts webpage

Maggie Houlihan Memorial Day Park Reopening

The Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park at Encinitas Community Park reopens on Monday, Oct. 31 at 8 a.m. During October, the dog park is closed for annual maintenance and general repairs. Upon reopening, we hope that users enjoy the newly renovated turf. Thank you for your patience during the closure period. 

For questions or concerns, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department at (760) 633-2740 or email [email protected].

Don’t Forget to Dispose Your Pumpkins in Your Green Bin!

As Halloween comes and goes, it is estimated that one billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to the landfill, doomed to rot and create greenhouse gases that will haunt our planet far beyond this spooky season! We have a solution that is scary easy, just place your pumpkins in your green cart! By disposing your pumpkin in the green cart, they will be picked up with your other curbside waste and recycling and processed by EDCO through their anaerobic digester to create renewable natural gas. Be sure to remove any candles or lights from the pumpkins, and please no plastic bags.

Spooky Facts about Halloween Waste (And How to Reduce It!) 

October has arrived which means fall treats, candy, parties and Halloween! Holidays produce a significant amount of waste, but they don't have to. Get tips and tricks to reduce your waste this Halloween from this blog post on the City's Climate Dashboard.

Follow here to read the Reduce Your Halloween Waste blog post

Affordable Housing Notifications

Are you interested in getting up-to-date information about upcoming affordable housing in Encinitas? Sign up for alerts on the website by selecting the link below, enter your e-mail address and check the “Affordable Housing” box. Follow here to sign up for Affordable Housing Notifications. 

If you have any questions please contact Cindy Schubert by phone at 760-633-2726 or by email [email protected]. 

For more information, please visit the Housing webpage.

Development Services Department

Please be advised that Tuesday Dec. 20 is the final day that building permit submittals will be accepted through the Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal before the City’s December holiday closure. We’d like to ask that you submit your building permit as soon as possible to meet the deadline for compliance with the 2019 codes, as opposed to the 2022 codes, which will go into effect after Jan. 1, 2023. 

MyEncinitas App – Available Now!

The MyEncinitas App is a digital portal that allows users to obtain information related to City services and request assistance. Through the app, residents can find online information, report an issue, learn about City projects and more.

Please visit the City’s website to download the app today!

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING >>

Wednesday, November 9

This meeting will be in person.

AGENDAS & WEBCASTS

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