Oceanside, CA — Check out these events and programs happening in Downtown Oceanside over the next two weeks:
2021 Write On, Oceanside! Celebration Jan. 14, Online Tune in TOMORROW at 11 a.m. on Zoom to hear the announcement of the top three submissions for the Write On, Oceanside! writing contests and the results of the Never-Ending Story Community Writing Project. Plus hear from local Oceanside authors about their latest titles. This is a FREE event. The link for the Zoom webinar will be provided upon registration. FIND OUT MORE
Must-See Museum: South of France Jan. 14, Online Calling art-loving globetrotters! Join Robin Douglas and the Oceanside Museum of Art at 7 p.m. TOMORROW for a virtual exploration of spectacular art collections including a walk through actual countryside scenes painted by Van Gogh, Cezanne and Matisse. This event is FREE to museum members and $5 for visitors. Photo: the Maeght Foundation sculpture garden. BUY TICKETS
Food Scraps Recycling 101 Jan. 25, Online Businesses and employees are invited to tune in next Monday at noon for a short virtual refresher of what goes into recycling bins, ways to avoid contamination, examples of common contaminants and ways to find overall cost savings. A Q&A session will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions. FIND OUT MORE
Winter Reading Challenge Through Jan. 31, Oceanside Kids up to 18 still have time to participate in the reading challenge and earn a prize bag by reading five books before the end of January. Kids registered for the program online will be entered into weekly drawings for gift cards. Visit the Oceanside Public Library website for more information and to register. FIND OUT MORE
| Est. in Oceanside, 2020 Ongoing, Oceanside Restaurant consultant Al Gordon, the host of our “Oceanside Strong” series, returns to host a round table discussion with four small business owners who launched their shops and restaurants in 2020. The “Established in Oceanside 2020” video gives a voice to businesses who opened their doors during a time when so many were forced to close. Featured businesses include Blooms Design House, The Switchboard Restaurant & Bar, Bliss Tea and Treats, and 101 Marketplace. FIND OUT MORE |
COVID-19 Related Emergency Rent Assistance Ongoing, Oceanside The Oceanside City Council has approved additional grant funds in the amount of $300,000 to assist Oceanside residents financially impacted by the coronavirus. One-time grants will help to cover up to three months of rent and utility assistance. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until funds have been depleted. Previous recipients of funding from this program are not eligible. FIND OUT MORE
2021 Oceanside Small Business Grant Program Ongoing, Oceanside The City of Oceanside is again partnering with MainStreet Oceanside to manage and disburse funds to eligible Downtown Oceanside businesses. A tiered system that considers the business type and financial impact will be used to determine grant amounts. Grants ranging from $1,000-$7,500 will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. FIND OUT MORE
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Through Jan. 13, Statewide The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will provide another $500 million in funds for eligible small businesses in California. Grant amounts range from $5,000-$25,000. The deadline to apply for Round 1 is TODAY at 11:59 p.m. This is not first-come, first-served. Round 2 information has not yet been determined. FIND OUT MORE
The “At Your Side” Small Business Grant Program Jan. 21-28, Nationwide Main Street America is partnering with Brother Office USA to offer a competitive grant program to help brick-and-mortar small businesses in designated Main Street districts as they work to adapt to COVID-19 and prepare for the next phases of reopening across the country. Grants range from $5,000-$10,000. Applications open next Thursday and continue through the following Thursday. FIND OUT MORE
Angry Chickz Open at 612 Mission Avenue in Downtown Oceanside, Angry Chickz serves up Nashville Hot Chicken in six heat levels according to your preference from “Country” (no heat) to “Angry” (sign a waiver). Order your breaded tenders to-go tucked in a bun or on a bed of rice with your choice of sides from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Sunday. FIND OUT MORE
SCRIPPS HEALTH – Is Sore Throat a Symptom of COVID-19? What else could it be?
Your throat is scratchy and raw, and you feel miserable. Given the times we’re living in, you think you might have COVID-19. But before deciding you have a life-threatening infectious disease, understand that your sore throat could mean you have something less serious. FIND OUT MORE
SDG&E ENERGY TIP
Winter energy-saving tips for businessesThere are a variety of ways you can reduce energy costs in your business. By assessing the needs of your employees and customers, you’ll be able to make a plan that helps you cut costs where you need it the most. READ MORE
FARMERS MARKET VENDOR SPOTLIGHT
Full Belly BBQ Get your homestyle barbecue from Full Belly BBQ at the Oceanside Morning Farmers Market, now operating as an essential service every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Downtown Oceanside. Full Belly BBQ uses fresh, never frozen, meats and locally grown produce. They’re your go-to for lunch, dinner and catering! FIND OUT MORE
SUNSET MARKET VENDOR SPOTLIGHT
DeuceGear Custom Wear Until the Sunset Market can safely reopen, you can support and connect with our vendors, including DeuceGear, at VirtualSunsetMarket.com. Shop DeuceGear for custom denim jackets made from peace, love and humor using rock and roll band and other vintage images. FIND OUT MORE
EVERY THURSDAY ALL YEAR ROUND
MAINSTREET OCEANSIDE FARMERS MARKET
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