Lifeguard represents Del Mar on trip to New Zealand

During a meeting of the California Surf Lifesaving Association on Thursday, Del Mar Lifeguard Aidan Goodman recounted his recent adventures in New Zealand. His presentation covered how his Kiwi counterparts approach lifeguarding, the equipment they use and the lessons he learned. Aidan is the first Del Mar lifeguard to have participated in the exchange program between CSLSA and lifeguarding agencies in New Zealand, which has been in place since 1969. Great job, Aidan!

Emily Torres joins management staff

We are pleased to introduce Emily Torres as a new management analyst in the City Manager's office. Emily's public administration career began in 2016 in the City of Temecula as a recreation leader. She later worked as a senior office specialist at the City of Vista and as a procurement analyst at the Port of San Diego.

Emily earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from California State University San Marcos, where she also studied kinesiology and exercise science. Earlier, she earned an associate's degree in social sciences from Palomar College. 

During her free time, Emily enjoys walking her dog around Del Mar, going to the beach and rooting for the Padres. Her first day with us was March 27. 

Welcome aboard, Emily!

Sheriff's crime blotter: March 23-30

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Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Noon is new start time for farmers market 

Effective April 1, the Del Mar Farmers Market will add an hour to its weekly schedule to run from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the Del Mar Civic Center.  

In operation since 1986, the Del Mar Farmers Market is the second-oldest in the County and, as a nonprofit organization, donates surplus funds to scholarships and community programs. In addition to farm-fresh produce and flowers, the market offers crafts, prepared foods, a free yoga class and live music.

April 16: Grand reopening party for tot lot

Construction of the new tot lot at Powerhouse Park is expected to wrap up soon and a party to celebrate and have some fun is set for 1 to 4 p.m. April 16.

Friends of the Powerhouse is organizing the event.

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Fairgrounds' Ferris wheel featured at LEGOLAND

The Ferris wheel at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is among the iconic landmarks featured in MINILAND USA, a new attraction at LEGOLAND California resort in Carlsbad.

To create the exhibit, builders snapped together more than 5 million LEGO bricks to construct a 30-foot beach, streets lined with 120 palm trees and 55 local landmarks.

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April 19: Community cleanup

Mark your calendars for DMVA's Community Cleanup 3:30 to 5 p.m. April 19.

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52-Week Challenge No. 36

Project Clean Water challenges residents to keep toxins out of storm drains.

Open notice

Design Review Board - 1 non-voting, ex-officio member. Closes 4:30 p.m. March 31.

Traffic & Parking Advisory Committee - 1 voting member. Closes 4:30 p.m. March 31.

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