2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest – Through Oct. 28, Downtown Oceanside MainStreet Oceanside is partnering with Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association to bring you the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest! Downtown businesses and residents are encouraged to enter but must be registered to win prizes. Registration is FREE and open through Oct. 19, and judging will take place Oct. 27-28. FIND OUT MORE
Dia de los Muertos Contest – Through Oct. 28, Downtown Oceanside Coinciding with the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest, MainStreet Oceanside and Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos are hosting the first Dia de los Muertos Contest! Downtown businesses and residents are encouraged to enter this FREE contest but must be registered to win prizes. Register now through Oct. 19. Judging will be Oct. 27-28. FIND OUT MORE
Create Public Art–Thurs.-Tues., Don Myers Stained Glass, 1025 S. Coast Highway Local stained glass artist and muralist Don Myers has continued to work on the Ocean Glass Mosaic Mural, the fourth mural of the Art That Excites program, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. He is now inviting the community back into his workshop to help complete the mural panels. Volunteer participants can make a reservation for socially distanced sessions by calling 760-439-6200. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. FIND OUT MORE
Mad Hatter Tea Party–Thurs.-Sun. through Oct. 31, Bliss Tea and Treats Join Bliss Tea and Treats throughout October for a Mad Hatter Tea Party, a tea party that defies time, immerses its audience in a mirage of psychedelic colors and replaces formality with heavy doses of whimsy. Come in costume if you wish. Book reservations through Bliss Tea and Treats event page for Thursday-Sunday only. Seating times are 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $37 for adults and $20 for kids FIND OUT MORE
City of Oceanside ZERO Waste Plan Webinar Series – Oct. 5-6, Online Join the City of Oceanside’s Green Oceanside team for two virtual events on Monday from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. for updates and the opportunity to voice your feedback. The workshops are designed to engage the community on a variety of topics including the City’s zero waste progress, regulatory impacts and service enhancement needs. FIND OUT MORE
Dollar Days at California Surf Museum– Oct. 6, California Surf Museum For only $1 admission from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, you can enjoy the collection of artifacts chronicling the history of surfboards and wave-riding! Check out rare photos and significant treasures like surfboards, trophies, magazines and more! Masks are required. Patrons should be prepared to follow social distancing protocols. FIND OUT MORE
BEYOND DOWNTOWN
COVID-19 Relief Loans– Accion is excited to announce that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved them to open their 1% COVID-19 relief loan product to businesses affected by the pandemic in all of San Diego County. Eligible businesses can apply for the 1% COVID-19 relief loan starting today!FIND OUT MORE
NOW OPEN IN DOWNTOWN OCEANSIDE
Shore Shot Shooting Simulator Nanpor Security Academy is opening Shore Shot Shooting Simulator at 603 Mission Ave. next door to its current location in Downtown Oceanside. Phillip V. Hughey, retired 21-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran and operator of Nanpor since its founding in 1985, will also operate Shore Shot. The community is invited to attend an open house of the immersive simulated shooting range and receive 30 minutes of simulator time free through Sunday, Oct. 4. For additional info including how to reserve your half-hour slot, visit Nanpor’s Facebook page. FIND OUT MORE
DOWNTOWN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Road Closures Announced Road closures through February 26, 2021, for work to be done during phase 5 of the Oceanside Beach Resort construction are detailed on the image to the left and via the button below. Click the image for a larger version. FIND OUT MORE
HEALTHY LIFE BY SCRIPPS HEALTH
Dealing with COVID-19 inside the ICU Over the past several months Scripps Health has received many questions from the community wondering what it’s like for front-line healthcare workers and COVID-19 patients inside the intensive care units (ICU). Scripps created this video to take you inside the closed units where esteemed nurses show and express what it is like to care for these patients.
SDG&E ENERGY TIP Save energy with a smart thermostat for your business SDG&E understands that it can be difficult to reduce your business’ monthly energy bill, but did you know incorporating smart thermostats in your business can help save both energy and money?READ MORE
SUNSET MARKET VENDOR SPOTLIGHT
Kombucha Cares Kombucha Cares serves up fresh local kombucha at local markets and also delivers to your door. While the Oceanside Sunset Market remains closed, you can shop our vendors, including Kombucha Cares at VirtualSunsetMarket.com. Some vendors have joined the Oceanside Morning Farmers Market, including Kombucha Cares – look for them in green on the virtual Sunset Market page.FIND OUT MORE
FARMERS MARKET VENDOR SPOTLIGHT
South Bay Salsas/All Better Products South Bay Salsas brand was born in 2018 when All Better Products grabbed an opportunity to open their own salsa business. Their heat levels have grown from initially four to now eight fabulous flavors. With the support of their customers, they hope to be on store shelves soon. Visit them Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Oceanside Morning Farmers Market. FIND OUT MORE
EVERY THURSDAY ALL YEAR ROUND
MAINSTREET OCEANSIDE FARMERS MARKET
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