SAN MARCOS HAPPENINGS JUNE / JULY

Tuesdays

San Marcos Farmers Market

251 North City Dr., San Marcos

Beautiful, open-air market features fresh local produce, baked goods, cheese, eggs, yogurt, fresh flowers, prepackaged foods, hot foods, artisans and crafters, and live music from 3 to 6 p.m. Free. Use the adjacent parking structures. No charge for up to two hours. Visit sanmarcosfarmersmarket.org.

June 15: North County Co ee Talk Collaboration & Community

Ascend Co ee Roasters, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos

Those who are interested in all things real estate are invited to get social, talk shop, learn more about each other, build community and collaborate from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free.

June 17: Hops in the Hills 2023

San Elijo Park Lower Softball Field, 1195 Elfin Forest Rd., San Marcos

This 21-plus event will showcase some of the best craft beers, meads, wines and more around. Enjoy live DJ music, plenty of dancing and awesome food options from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds from this North County locals’ favorite annual event support schools in the surrounding area. Check Eventbrite for cost.

June 22: Gather and Grow: A Mommy & Me Market

TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd., San Marcos

This is a market where moms and dads can discover and grow their community of support in San Marcos and North County areas. The market, open from 9 a.m. to noon, will feature support vendors and activities for moms and their families, where they can find resources and help create their village of support. There will be multiple resource vendors, games, photo opportunities, and tasty co ee and smoothies from the Common Grounds Café & Co ee Bar onsite, plus plenty of space where children can safely play and have fun. All ages and abilities are welcome. Free.

June 22: World’s Largest Swim Lesson

Las Posas and Woodland Park pools

Be a part of the World’s Largest Swim Lesson at noon. Other activities include sponsored local food, San Marcos Fire Department CPR demo, complimentary swim lesson level evaluations, coloring booth, water safety activity stations and free open rec swim. Free.

June 24: Annual K9 event: K9s and Quesadillas

Cocina Del Charro, 1020 W San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos

Global Conservation Force will host a fundraiser in support of its mission to protect wildlife from noon to 3 p.m., with a focus on raising funds for K9s who work tirelessly to fight poaching. The event will be held in a beautiful indoor venue with a variety of activities, including a ra e with great prizes and updates on K9s in the field. Food and beverages will be provided, with a selection of alcoholic drinks available for purchase. There will be opportunities to meet and interact with K9 ambassador Odin, whose siblings are on the forefront of wildlife protection. All wildlife lovers and supporters are welcome to enjoy support a worthy cause while contributing to the protection and conservation of precious wildlife and the amazing K9s who help make it possible. General admission is $25. Tickets available via Eventbrite.

June 24: Summer Concert Series

Wood House at Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos Gates open at 6 p.m., music begins at 7:30 p.m., and event ends at 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $8 at the Community Center, Senior Activity Center or online at the city website at sanmarcos.net/register, or for $10 cash only at the gate. Season pass is $24.

June 25 and July 9: Makers Market at Ascend Co ee Roasters

1080 W San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos

Enjoy live music, local artisans and crafters from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured musician is guitarist and vocalist Taylor MacPherson, who will play classic rock hits from the sixties and seventies. There will be a ra e in the afternoon, and all vendors will be donating to the prize. Make a purchase and get a ticket for the drawing. Guests may also relax and dine al fresco in the Ascend Co ee patio while listening to music classics. Free event.

July 4: Annual Fireworks show at Bradley Park

1587 Linda Vista Dr., San Marcos

San Marcos hosts one of the most spirited Fourth of July celebrations in North County. This year’s festivities will include carnival games, jumpers and food sales on-site starting at 6 p.m. Guests should plan to bring beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating. The fireworks display will be viewable from Bradley Park in San Marcos beginning at 9 p.m. The fireworks display is funded entirely by donations from businesses and residents of San Marcos. Last year’s donations are being rolled over to help fund this year’s show, but an additional $12,000 is needed. Donations to the GoFundMe account at https://tinyurl.com/ SM4thofJuly are appreciated.

July 6: Writers Open Mic Night

Ascend Co ee Roasters, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos

This event from 6 to 8 p.m. is for adult audiences ages 18 and older, due to mature content. Free.

July 15: Summer Concert Series

Wood House at Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos

Gates open at 6 p.m., music begins at 7:30 p.m., and event ends at 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $8 at the Community Center, Senior Activity Center or online at the city website at san-marcos.net/register, or for $10 cash only at the gate. Season pass is $24.

July 15: Summer Concert Series at Lakehouse Resort

1105 La Bonita Dr., San Marcos, An Elton Dan show pays tribute to Elton John. Guests will be captivated by his incredible band, backup singers, over-the-top-costumes and high-energy performance. Low-back chairs are welcome, but umbrellas and camp chairs are not permitted. Cost is $45 for adults, and free for children 6 and younger. Gates open at 4 p.m.

MEDI-CAL BENEFICIARIES MUST RENEW ANNUALLY

West PACE is reminding community members that Medi-Cal needs to be renewed each year for benefits to continue.

Enrollees will receive a letter in the mail indicating whether or not their Medi-Cal was automatically renewed by the county, or if the county needs more information. It’s important to read this letter and follow all instructions.

Items the county will request include completed renewal forms; verification, such as a copy of a pay stub; and contact information updates.

If the county requests more information, it must be turned in by the due date, or Medi-Cal benefits may end, and enrollment status may be jeopardized.

Information may be submitted online, by mail, in person, by phone or by arranging an appointment to meet with an authorized representative.

The team at West PACE is also available to help answer questions by phone at 760-280-2230.

Vwd To Honor Former Board

Member Betty Ferguson

In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, the Vallecitos Water District (VWD) announced an event to honor former Board Member Margaret E. “Betty” Ferguson and the 1946 Jeep (Willys) CJ-2A she enjoyed driving. Betty passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2022.

The event will take place on Wednesday June 21, at 4 p.m. at the VWD o ce, 201 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos, and will include an unveiling of the Jeep.

Betty served as a member of the VWD Board of Directors for 35 years, beginning with her election in 1978. She had a special place in the hearts of district employees, as she was always their champion. She fostered a great relationship between the board and the district’s employees and made it her goal to always show her appreciation for their work.

In her earlier years, she enlisted in the Women’s U.S. Marine Corps on Feb. 2, 1950, and was discharged as a corporal on March 14, 1952, at Camp Pendleton. After serving in the Marine Corps, Betty developed a special connection to VWD’s 1946 Jeep.

The Jeep served the district for many years, bringing pipe, tools and an air compressor to run a jackhammer to job sites. It was later used as a survey vehicle to access di cultto-reach locations within the district’s service area. In the early 2000s, the Jeep was refurbished and repainted to work as a parade vehicle, driven by board members at community events.

Once the Jeep was retired and moved into the VWD lobby, it was named in her honor and is now a ectionately known as “Betty.”