Good morning, Escondido.

Business leaders, elected officials and community members will gather for the Escondido Chamber's 115th Annual Installation & Awards Gala on Friday, June 26, from 5-8 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts (340 N.

Escondido Blvd), where awards and board installations will honor those who drove the city's growth.

A fundraiser for Kerry Sheron’s family is set for Friday, June 27 at the Escondido American Legion from noon to 4 p.m. Organizers from the Boozefighters motorcycle group note that tickets cost $20 and a GoFundMe has raised over $60,000, honoring his legacy as a community volunteer.

Escondido Art Association has announced its July Gallery Show that opens Saturday, July 11 and runs through Friday, July 31.

Artists can submit work during a take-in on Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a reception on July 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Cinballera Entertainment will open Season 4 on Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m. with Puccini's opera 'Il Tabarro' followed by a ballet adaptation, starring co-founders Rebekah and Tiffany Brannan at California Center for the Arts Escondido, Center Theater (340 N.

Escondido Blvd).

Tomorrow the Hidden Chateau will host the Midsummer Night’s Magic gala where EAA President Adrian Stewart and Mayor Dane White will honor local artist William Sharer and community leaders with proclamations and Esco Artsy awards.

The festivities will feature dancing faeries, Shakespearean poetry, and food from local eateries + vendors.

On Friday, June 12, CCAE hosted a line dancing event as part of Hidden City Sounds, with free lessons by Bryan Cleary before outlaw country artist Sara Petite performed in western attire; the series returns on Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m. featuring The Honey Buckets + Vulcan Mountain Boys.

The California Center for the Arts in Escondido installed over 60 railings in its two theaters this week—funded by Jill Campbell in honor of her husband Jack—to help people with mobility issues attend shows with ease.

Mel Collins charmed the audience at a recent Mosaic Cabaret Series show in Escondido+ organizers announced upcoming performances by Kori Gillis, Chris Newcomer and Leonard Patton, with additional Divas of the '70s shows planned for later this fall.

John Paul the Great Catholic University dedicated its Creative Arts Complex on Saturday, June 13 in downtown Escondido with a blessing from Archbishop Cordileone and remarks from university officials.

The 30,620-sqft facility is set up with studios, classrooms, and production spaces for filmmaking, animation, and game development for fall classes.

Senator Brian Jones honored local small businesses, nonprofits and realtor groups last week in District 40 during three events that recognized Valley Center Oil as Small Business of the Year and Meals on Wheels San Diego County as Nonprofit of the Year.

He also presented resolutions to realtor associations to support homeownership in the community.

Sacramento-approved Golden Pacific Powerlink will build a 145-mile transmission line with 200-ft steel towers from the Imperial Valley Substation through Anza-Borrego and rural areas to Temecula, set to go live in 2032.

Public meetings and stakeholder feedback are planned this fall and early November to let residents share their views.

TrueCare and Palomar Family Counseling Service will merge their operations on Sept.

1 to expand behavioral and whole-person health care in local offices and schools plus surrounding areas. PFCS will donate $100,000 to the Escondido Community Foundation to honor longstanding community support.

San Diego County officials warn parents to discard or return Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula after it was linked to infant-botulism in three babies across states.

Local stores are removing the product and parents should seek care if a baby shows signs like constipation or weak crying.

Fairy Garden Workshop for Kids

11 a.m. — CoLabCrafts — All materials included — Kids will design and build their own magical succulent fairy gardens in this hands-on workshop.

Bustagroove VIP Experience

5-8 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — VIP ticket packages available — Experience the ultimate Bustagroove concerts with exclusive amenities and premium seating.

Guns N' Roses & Mötley Crüe Rock Tribute

8:00 – 10:40 PM — The Grand | Ritz Theater — Ticket information varies — Experience the electrifying sounds of the ultimate tribute bands for a night of classic rock.

Il Tabarro Opera and Ballet Performance

3:00 – 5:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Tickets available — Experience Puccini's haunting opera and a unique neoclassical ballet adaptation in one unforgettable performance.