Del Mar Weekly: Two Parks Close in Phases for November Turf Care, Halloween Dog Parade Set for Oct. 31, Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Alarm Help
The City of Del Mar, in San Diego County, California, issued issue No. 386 of the Del Mar Weekly on October 30. Highlights include the annual turf maintenance program continuing into November with phased partial closures at Powerhouse Park and Shores Park, and a Fire Department reminder, as daylight saving time ends on Sunday, to check smoke alarms, with free in-home help available.
The annual lawn care program includes aeration, overseeding and fertilization to fill in bare spots and keep the grass healthy. The phased closures are: Powerhouse Park Phase II, November 2-6; Shores Park Phase I, November 2-8; and Shores Park Phase II, November 9-15.
The Del Mar Foundation's annual Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Competition returns to Powerhouse Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, with prizes awarded immediately after the parade.
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1. A smoke alarm safety notice published by the Fire Department this week includes a safety punch list and details on how to secure the installation of a free, replacement smoke alarm and a complete safety assessment for your home.
A California Highway Patrol officer led a pedestrian safety workshop this week at the Town Hall, in a session co-hosted by the City and Del Mar Community Connections. The crime blotter sourced from the San Diego County Sheriff's Office recorded one incident for October 23-29.
The dedication of an interpretive panel recognizing the Kumeyaay Nation's stewardship of the San Dieguito River watershed is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 13 at the Lagoon Ranger Station, 15535 San Andres Drive. A short program includes discussions on the history of the Kumeyaay Nation, conservation within the River Park and revitalization of the San Dieguito Lagoon, and lunch will be provided.
Also on November 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Del Mar Community Connections and the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program are hosting a free information session on Medicare enrollment options at the Del Mar Library, led by Aurora Valdez De La Torre of Elder Law & Advocacy.
The Measure Q Citizen Oversight Committee has one voting, resident member vacancy, closing at 4:30 p.m. on November 6. The City Council meets on Tuesday, November 10, at 4:30 p.m., and city offices are closed on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
Source: GSM · USA
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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