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It’s Friday, Oceanside! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: A 92-year-old hospital volunteer, a wildlife-friendly shoreline project, and six new community murals unveiled + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Decades of compassionate service: Oceanside’s Tri-City Medical Center volunteers remain the hospital’s heartbeat. Don Dupuis, 33 years in and turning 92 in May, serves departments including the ER. A Sharp affiliation could boost ranks — read the full story.
Shoreline innovation moves forward: The Port of San Diego awarded a $2.9 million contract to Power Engineering Construction for wildlife-friendly shoreline work in San Diego Bay, with ECOncrete restoring habitat and protecting infrastructure — get project and funding details.
Outdoor gallery builds community pride: On April 18, six new large murals will be unveiled at Escondido’s Neighborhood Healthcare Building, followed by a community gathering with a meet and greet, children’s activities, and a celebration — get all the event details.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Low-lit, high-sip vibes: Craving a classic mixed just right? Frankie’s leans cozy and conversation-first, with dim lights, plush seating, and music that behaves. Perfect for a midweek reset when the couch feels stale and the scene-y circus sounds tiring.
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Wake up camera-ready: Whether you’re due for a fill or flirting with your first set, LashPop Studios delivers an effortless, low-maintenance look with lashes tailored to you in a relaxing, coastal-calm space. Enjoy a little me time as their artists handle the mascara drama, keeping your mornings simple.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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A doctor’s been fixing snoring for 30 years: No clunky mouthpiece or loud machines, just two quick throat sprays before bed every night. It might sound too simple, but more than 3 million people use it, and a double-blind study shows 79% of patients reported positive results. *See how it works →
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧘 Sound Bath @ Sacred Space Oceanside | Friday (4/3) at 6:00 PM – Settle onto a mat or blanket while quartz bowls and gongs do the heavy lifting in this guided sound bath, carrying you into that blissful almost-nap zone. Grab tickets online, or snag a discounted class pass, because your nervous system deserves a weekly tune-up.
🥚 Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ Brengle Terrace City Park (Vista) | Saturday (4/4) at 9:00 AM – Vista’s annual egg hunt is back, free, outdoors. Bring the kids or grandkids for crafts, community booths, and a photo with the very patient Bunny, then flex your millinery in the bonnet contest. New this year, adult and kids bike raffles, free popcorn, and water.
🌷 Springtime Flower Basket Workshop @ The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch | Saturday (4/4) at 9:00 AM – Skip the mystery bouquet and make a spring flower basket that doesn’t scream last-minute. Learn supermarket floral hacks, snip and wire like a pro, and toss in Easter accents if you want. All materials included, admission covered, ages 11 and up.
🥕 Cardiff Farmer Market @ Mira Costa College | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – Cardiff’s curated farmers market pops up in Encinitas Saturday mornings, the pleasant kind of errand. Fill your tote with just-laid eggs, surf-adjacent sourdough, and enough greens to feel smug till Tuesday. You’ll bump into three neighbors, sample too many stone fruits, and call it self-care.
🍓 Berries & Blooms Festival @ Mellano Farm Stand | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – Craving a charming weekend escape? Hit Mellano Farm Stand in Oceanside for Berries & Blooms, where you can pick sun-warmed strawberries, wander the ranunculus, and ride the tractor. Infuse honey, let the kids run themselves tired, then reward yourself with tacos, beer, and local finds.
🐣 Easter Eggstravaganza @ Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Carlsbad) | Sunday (4/5) at 10:00 AM – Easter Sunday calls for a proper hunt, and this one’s not messing around, with 15,000 eggs and a cameo from the Bunny himself. Let the kids sprint while you savor a decadent brunch, made-to-order specialties, a chilled seafood bar, and bottomless mimosas.
🧀 Ocean Cheeseboard: Classic Workshop @ Art Magic Creative Studio | Sunday (4/5) at 11:00 AM – Trade scrolling for something you can actually set cheese on, and join an Oceanside resin workshop where you’ll craft a charcuterie board with lacy ocean waves. Beginners welcome, all materials provided, small class, the mess stays there, the glory comes home.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Oceanside report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 68°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Patchy fog between 11pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
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