Leucadia
Neighbors meet to resolve park issues
LEUCADIA — Neighbors are organizing their efforts to maintain a local park after numerous contentious issues have divided park users, including those with dogs and nearby residents. The Orpheus Park Stake Holders, a newly formed coalition that includes surrounding home owners as well as Paul Ecke Central parents, met with city officials and other park [...]
Crowds get ‘surfy’ with it on the 101
LEUCADIA — For the second consecutive year, Summer Fun on the 101: A Festival of Surfy Music, delighted visitors and locals alike July 8 and July 9. “It’s like being transformed to the early days when I was just starting to surf,” said Louisa Belcourt, an Encinitas resident. “It brings up a lot of good [...]
Summer music fun on the 101
LEUCADIA — A line-up of local bands will play the Summer Fun on the 101: A Festival of Surf Music at 7:30 p.m. July 8 and July 9. The music is a celebration of the cultural crossroads of surfing and music — both a part of Leucadia’s history. Starting at 6 p.m. July 8, bands [...]
1,000 cranes send good wishes to Japan
LEUCADIA — Students at Paul Ecke Central School in Leucadia made many folds in origami paper in a small, but poignant, gesture of support for the people of Japan, in the wake of the recent massive earthquake and tsunami. During recess and at home, students folded 1,000 origami cranes to help sustain the people of [...]
Calling all artists for the summer LeucadiART Walk
LEUCADIA — Leucadia 101 Main Street Association is now accepting applications from artists who would like to participate in the seventh annual LeucadiART Walk. Space is limited and applications must be received by April 18. LeucadiART Walk is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 28. For more information on LeucadiART Walk, call (760) [...]
Leucadia’s MainStreet Association readies for upgrade
LEUCADIA — The local Leucadia 101 MainStreet Association held its annual membership meeting March 3 at Encinitas City Hall. The all-volunteer board and Program Manager Paula Kirpalani were in attendance. The meeting, led by Leucadia 101 President Steve Shackelton, highlighted the key and growing role of the Leucadia 101 MainStreet Association sister associations the Downtown [...]
More trees felled on Coast Highway
LEUCADIA — As the city embarks on a detailed plan to beautify the North Coast Highway 101, some residents and business owners are confused by the lack of coordination with other agencies to protect and preserve the historical tree canopy shading much of the expanse of the area. The latest glitch in the communication between [...]
Multimedia artist brings color to North County
LEUCADIA — Ask anyone who knows her and you’ll learn that there’s something about Mary Fleener. Her distinctive out-of-box thinking is reflected in her body of work from music to ceramics, paintings — and comic strips. “Mary’s life is a work of art,” said Jerry Waddle, owner of Ducky Waddle’s Emporium. “Her artistic voice is [...]
Local punk rockers give back to the community
LEUCADIA — The second annual Thanksgiving Punk Rock Food Drive will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at Bar Leucadian, 1542 N. Coast Highway 101. The Thanksgiving Punk Rock Food Drive benefits North County Community Services and is presented by The Coast News Group. The event features live performances by Black Seven, [...]
‘Howl O’ Ween’ an evening for people and pets
LEUCADIA—The Leucadia 101 MainStreet Association is sponsoring Leucadia Nights Howl O’Ween, an after-hours walkabout along Leucadia’s Highway 101 business district, from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30, featuring a pet parade and pet costume contest. People and their pets are invited to have fun discovering the shops, day spas and the many eateries in the [...]