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🌱 Patch AM: Slash is booked for The Sound in Del Mar

Also check out Art Glass Guild Show and Sale on the Del Mar Patch calendar

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Good morning Del Mar! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Slash is booked for The Sound in Del Mar
  • Meet the DMCC volunteer making Del Mar grocery trips more joyful
  • How much trash did Del Mar volunteers pull from local beaches?

Also on today's calendar: Art Glass Guild Show and Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and sweltering heat, with a high of 100 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 99, low: 68.
  • Tuesday: Hot with sizzling sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Slash Set for Massive 2027 World Tour With Myles Kennedy (q1057.com) — Slash is bringing his 2027 world tour with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators to Del Mar, with a stop at The Sound on April 29. The show is part of a globe-spanning run behind their upcoming album Flying Blind, giving local rock fans plenty of time to plan for tickets and a big-name concert close to home.
   

2. DMCC names Cat Kom Volunteer of the Month for September (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Del Mar Community Connections has named Cat Kom its September Volunteer of the Month for her energetic work helping older residents on the Wednesday grocery van and other essential trips. Even though she lives in Encinitas, her efforts directly support Del Mar seniors' ability to age in place, and DMCC is inviting locals to learn more about volunteering and services.
   

3. Locals attack litter in Del Mar, Solana Beach at annual Coastal Cleanup Day (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Del Mar volunteers helped haul thousands of pounds of trash from the San Dieguito Lagoon and Dog Beach during this year's Coastal Cleanup Day, directly protecting local waterways and shoreline. Across Del Mar and Solana Beach, residents and scout groups cleared everything from cigarette butts to bulky debris, showing how much community effort goes into keeping your favorite outdoor spots clean.
   

4. Celebrating the Legacy of James Hubbell at the Recent Harvest Moon Fundraiser Near Julian (obrag.org) — Del Mar residents may recognize James Hubbell's distinctive touch from the artwork he created for the town's library, part of a wide legacy of public art across San Diego County. A recent Harvest Moon fundraiser at his Ilan-Lael compound near Julian celebrated his life, ongoing studios, and public tours that keep his nature-inspired, community-focused work thriving.
   

5. Solana Beach approves updates to plastics ordinance (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Solana Beach is tightening its rules on single-use plastics for food service, aligning compostable materials with EDCO's local processing facility. For Del Mar residents, it's notable that your city is cited as already having a similar ordinance, underscoring a broader North County coastal push to cut plastic waste and protect local beaches and wildlife.
   

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  • Punky is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • BAE Systems posted a job opening for Outside Machinist in Del Mar. Apply here.
  • Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC posted a job opening for Machinist 1st shift in Del Mar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Del Mar here.

Ok Del Mar! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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