Oktoberfest time
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th annual Oktoberfest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26, on Mountain Vista Drive between El Camino Real and Wandering Road. The event will feature German food, beer garden, bands, dancing, and a host of vendors, rides and a climbing wall for children. Admission is free.  For more information, contact Marilyn Phenow at the Encinitas Chamber, (760) 753-6041 or e-mail, info@encinitaschamber.com.

Rise Above Plastics
COAST CITIES — The Wiley One band, has joined forces with the Surfrider Foundation and “Rise Above Plastics” to support the California Assembly Bill 1998: Single-Use Bag Reduction Act, which if passed, will prohibit stores from providing plastic bags to customers in California.a song in support of the "Ban the Bag" campaign and create a viral video. For more local info you can visit www.rapSD.org and www.surfriderSD.org. 

Student action
SOLANA BEACH — Solana Beach teens have made a difference this summer by collecting school supplies and dropping them off at local Staples stores at 681 San Rodolfo Drive, Solana Beach and 222 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas through Sept. 18. They will be given locally to the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito. DoSomething.org and Staples are teaming up for the National Staples/Do Something 101 School Supply Drive. Staples customers can donate $1 at any Staples store with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Solana Beach students in need.

Reading volunteers
OLIVENHAIN — The Everyone A Reader tutorial program at Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School is seeking volunteers to help children with reading. The commitment is one day per week for about 90 minutes. Tutors work one on one with a total of four students per session. No experience necessary. New tutors will be trained Sept. 8. For more information call Elaine Feuer-Barton at (760) 943-2027 or e-mail at elaine.barton@eusd.net.

Entrepreneur award
CARLSBAD — Carlsbad based AutoClaims Direct, #971 was ranked on Inc. magazines annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at America’s independent entrepreneurs.

Moving up
LA COSTA — Pure Barre Studio, at La Costa Towne Center announce their new expansion. The studio initially opened April 1, 2008. To learn more visit us online at www.purebarrelacosta.com or stop by the studio.

New home
CARLSBAD — The San Diego Foundation has moved its North County Coastal office to Carlsbad at 703 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 150. The new office was underwritten by Tom Applegate and his partners at CEA, LLP. The San Diego Foundation’s goal is to build philanthropy in the North County Coastal communities that has immediate and lasting benefits.

New grad
OCEANSIDE — Miranda Diane Yonus, a resident of Oceanside has earned a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College.

Adult Day Care
ENCINITAS — The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Center, Inc., at 335 Saxony Road, announced the sponsorship of the adult day care component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to persons enrolled at the center. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272.