Cook + Schmid

San Diego County

Kristina Houck

San Diego Metropolitan Area

Carlsbad

California

Encinitas

Oceanside-Camp Pendleton

Escondido

Del Mar-Carmel Valley

San Diego

Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch

Poway

La Jolla

Santee

Ramona

Riverside County

Toni McAllister

Temecula

Brother Benno’s, a nonprofit serving North County, San Diego’s homeless and working poor, put much of the inventory at the store, located at 3955 Mission Ave., on discount to clear space for new items.

Thrift store customers can find 50% savings on clothes and accessories (bras, ties, belts, scarves, hats, gloves, socks, underwear), purses, shoes, suitcases, lamps, area rugs appliances and kitchenware. Customers can find 20% savings on costume jewelry, China sets and furniture.

The sale excludes seasonal items.

Phoenix-based market research company BusinessRate named the Brother Benno’s Thrift Shop a top five winner for Oceanside in the thrift store category in its Top 5 of 2026 Awards. BusinessRate also named the Brother Benno’s store No. 1 for San Luis Rey in 2025.
Harold and Kay Kutler started Brother Benno’s as an Oceanside soup kitchen named for Brother Benno Garrity, a Benedictine monk known for his tireless service to poor and struggling people in the area. Brother Benno’s estimates that its original kitchen served more than 470,800 meals.

Over time, to accommodate critical needs in the region, Brother Benno’s expanded beyond food to offer programs; essential items; food and outreach services; and clothing.

Since its 1983 inception, Brother Benno’s has provided more than 5 million meals, more than 1.5 million clothing articles and more than a million hugs to its constituents and rescued more than 8 million pounds of food from the local landfill.About Brother Benno’s Thrift Shop
Brother Benno’s Thrift Shop is North Country locals favorite thrift shopping experience. The Thrift Shop sells new and gently used items at low prices everyone can afford. These items include clothing for the whole family, household goods, shoes, collectables, purses, books, movies, jewelry and on occasion, designer clothing. The Thrift Shop also carries a large selection of gently used furniture at very affordable prices. Furniture purchased at the Shop can be delivered for a small fee.
The Thrift Shop also collects clothing donations for those in need, especially new socks and underwear for both men and women. These items are provided to our homeless guests through the Clothing Room located at the Brother Benno’s Center. 
About Brother Benno’s 
Brother Benno’s is dedicated to serving homeless neighbors and the working poor in North San Diego County by offering essential meals, addressing basic needs, fostering community outreach and supporting addiction recovery.
There are many ways to support Brother Benno’s mission. Cash donations volunteering, clothing donations, shopping at the thrift store, hosting a clothing or donation drive, funding a scholarship for a student who has been in foster care, donating a vehicle and planned giving are just a few ways to get involved.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brotherbennos.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.brotherbenno.org</a>.

Local Event: Brother Benno’s Last Saturday Sale 

Brother Benno’s Last Saturday Sale 

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Leucadia Farmers Market

Sundays are made for the Leucadia-Encinitas Farmers Market!&nbsp;Where community comes together with organic farmers, specialty food makers, local growers, and unique gifts, all in one spot! Now even more centrally located in the heart of Encinitas at Oak Crest Middle School, easily accessible from the 5 Freeway and El Camino Real.
Bring the family and come as you are, straight from the beach or in between kids sports and weekend activities. We've got breakfast and lunch covered this Sunday! 
We have the best of the best in North San Diego County - locally caught seafood, fresh eggs, meats and poultry, straight-from-the-farm produce and flowers, specialty foods you won't find anywhere else.&nbsp;Stock up on all your favorite snacks for Sunday afternoon football games and Padres watch parties!&nbsp;
Live music + kids activities + plenty of parking at the Encinitas Community Center, the Rhoades Preschool (across the street) or at the Boys and Girls Club (just a short walk from the back entrance).
Walking and Biking encouraged! We have a free Bike Valet, sponsored by Leucadia Cyclery with tune ups and riders receive Bike Bucks to spend at the market!
Every Sunday, 10 AM–2 PM
Oak Crest Middle School: 675 Balour Drive Encinitas, CA 92024

Local Event: Leucadia Farmers Market

Sundays are made for the Leucadia-Encinitas Farmers Market! Where community comes together with organic farmers, specialty food...

Make a spiritual connection! &nbsp;Join us for our Sunday Celebration at 10:30 AM, online or in person. We meet at 3320 Monroe St. in Carlsbad, CA. Or come early for a twenty minute group meditation in person at 10 AM. <a href="https://www.cslcarlsbad.org/index.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEyOGxwZkp5RGVhQ0x6eEY4ZnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6shXJeH90iAT8pZjvmdo1Da1bO0iDbzGh10r_FuDlTeoJdOS-ph6re3_wEnQ_aem_Efhe_nlH_AhpNW3YG2G8hA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.cslcarlsbad.org/index.html</a>

Local Event: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad

Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual...

Make a spiritual connection!  Join us for our Sunday Celebration at 10:30 AM, online or in person.  We meet at 3320 Monroe St....

Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad

Come on over to 12725 Rueda Acayan. It's a doozy. Golf course property in the spectacular community of Mirador! First stop from the front entry hall is the Chef's dream kitchen; loads of counter tops to be creative, stainless appliances, cupboards galore.&nbsp; Delightful golf course view from adjacent&nbsp;dining room with pass through service. From there, the vaulted ceilings in the living room, crown a center stage fireplace.&nbsp; Enjoy the full impact to the Oaks North golf course East at the first tee! Two Primary Bedrooms, one has an all new bathroom with Quartz, high top counters. Plantation shutters throughout. Ceramic tile floors.&nbsp; Check out this virtual tour and its photo album within. Then join me for the full view.&nbsp;<a href="https://flyingreal.com/12725acayan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">flyingreal.com/12725acayan</a>

Local Event: Open House tomorrow, 9/26.

Open House tomorrow, 9/26.

  Come on over to 12725 Rueda Acayan.  It's a doozy. Golf course property in the spectacular community of Mirador! First stop...

Our annual 8th Grade East Coast Trip sponsored by Apple Tours is offering its final registration dive for our 2027 summer trip. Our final parent informational meeting will be held in an online Zoom meeting on Tuesday, September 29th at 6 PM. The Zoom Meeting ID is&nbsp;895 2066 8498. See the attached flyer for more information.

Local Event: Carlsbad East Coast Trip

Carlsbad East Coast Trip

Our annual 8th Grade East Coast Trip sponsored by Apple Tours is offering its final registration dive for our 2027 summer trip....

Pure Project Vista

Hosted in the stunning barrel room at Pure Vista, you'll enjoy a lively, interactive event featuring our favorite cheese pairings and Pure Brewing's innovative craft beers. Chef Dave will guide you through the evening with special touches that make the night unforgettable. (This event was recently held at Lost Abby and Burgeon Brewing with resounding 5-star reviews!)Event includes:
<ul><li>1 10oz welcome beer</li><li>Beer and Cheese Pairing Education</li><li>5 beer samples </li><li>5 artisan cheeses selected to pair with these beers</li><li>Accouterments and surprising delights!
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VIP / FAQ:
Participants must be 21. 
Whether you're coming as a couple, a girls' night crew, adults with their parents, work besties, or a group of 2, 4, 8, or 12, this class is for you. Request seating together and let the fun begin.

Local Event: Craft and Cultured Pairing: Beer & Cheese Event

Vista

Craft and Cultured Pairing: Beer & Cheese Event

Hosted in the stunning barrel room at Pure Vista, you'll enjoy a lively, interactive event featuring our favorite cheese...

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