Party planning underway as library turns 30

The Del Mar Library turns 30 this year and festivities are planned for October, Branch Manager Polly Cipparrone told the City Council this week.

As organizers work on special programs, library lovers can mark their calendars for a celebration at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 10, Cipparrone said.

While the Del Mar Library has existed as a branch of the San Diego County Library for 111 years, it did not have a permanent home until 1996, when the City of Del Mar acquired the craftsman structure on Camino Del Mar at 13th Street.

The building opened in 1914 as St. James Catholic Church.

Crime blotter: Jan. 1-7

Incidents: 0

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Video captures early days of curbside recycling

Curbside recycling has come a long way since 1983, when a scrappy nonprofit, Solana Recyclers, began serving Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas. 

A video from 1989, unearthed and posted this week by Del Mar TV, illustrates the early days of curbside recycling, the low tech processes and the sheer determination that made it happen.

In the 1990s, Solana Recyclers got out of the curbside recycling business and reinvented itself as the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation.

Watch video

Today through Jan. 14: Christmas tree recycling

Residents can drop off Christmas trees through Jan. 14 at the Del Mar Public Works yard, 2240 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

Another option is to cut trees in half and remove large branches so the pieces can fit it a green, organics recycling cart. Be sure the lid can close.

Flocked trees, tinsel and inorganic decorations cannot be recycled.

Saturday: Market and restaurant grand opening

Grand opening ceremonies for Valley Farm Market in the Del Mar Plaza are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at 1555 Camino Del Mar. Also opening is an adjoining eatery, High Marea. Festivities include giveaways, special discounts and samples.

Open news release

Tuesday: Free concert at library

Nathan & Jessie bring their brand of jazzy blues to the Del Mar Library 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13. The free concert is hosted by the Friends of the Del Mar Library.

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Volunteers sought for WeAllCount census

The Regional Taskforce on Homelessness is recruiting volunteers to participate in the annual WeAllCount census of unhoused people from 4 to 8 a.m. Jan. 29. Register online.

Register

Trash Talk: Did you know...

...that spoiled pasta goes in the green organic recycling cart?

Go Green Del Mar webpage

Much to see on Explore Del Mar webpage

Beaches and parks, attractions, sports and recreation, sustainability—all are clickable and covered with lively text and photos on DMVA's Explore Del Mar webpage.

Open webpage

Jan. 21, 22: In-person Medicare counseling

Medicare enrollees can get one-on-one assistance with counselors from the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 21 and 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at Del Mar Community Connections, 225 9th Street.

Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling 858-565-8772.

Schedule appointment

Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee (1 voting, resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. Jan. 9.

Design Review Board (1 voting resident member). Closes 4:30 p.m. Jan. 16.

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