Good morning, Escondido.

The Rotary Club of Escondido held a light-hearted demotion event on Tuesday, June 30 to honor outgoing president Stef Holden, where community leaders including Jim Desmond praised his service and delivered playful remarks (noting his blend of leadership and humor).

The Senior Anglers meet monthly on the second Friday at 9:30 a.m. at American Legion Hall (230 E Park Ave).

Guest speaker Scott Manson, a high school history teacher and author, will talk about his coffee-table books and welcome new members.

Rincon del Diablo DAR installed new officers on June 13 at a business meeting and earned state and national awards, including a $5,000 grant and a $300 donation to the Escondido History Center.

The group will join the San Diego Honor Flight on Sept. 27 and resume meetings in October.

A wildfire burned 4.5 acres near North Broadway on Sunday afternoon at Cougar Pass Road + firefighting aircraft from Hemet, Ramona and Fallbrook helped bring the blaze under control while crews conducted mop-up on Monday.

The Photographer’s Eye Gallery hosts Field Notes by marine scientist and photographer Oriana Poindexter from July 11 to August 1, featuring an artist talk at 4 p.m. on opening day and a cyanotype workshop on Sunday, July 12 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

Admission is free.

The Escondido Art Association’s 'Small but Mighty' show is open Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Esco Arts Gallery, 121 West Grand Ave, through Friday, July 31 — it is drawing a record number of creative submissions and awarding Noel Fishman’s gold medal-winning piece 'Lovebirds'.

On Friday night, July 3, Cruisin’ Grand Escondido celebrated America 250th Anniversary and honored Medal of Honor awardee Capt. Royce Williams USN (retired) as the historic downtown strip transformed into a tribute to U.S. military and first responders.

Downtown Escondido is hosting its second Saturday Art series on July 11 at venues along Grand Avenue.

The event features a reception at the Escondido Art Association Gallery from 5-7 p.m. and a free live jazz performance at Heritage Garden from 3-6 p.m.

Sapphire Bar and Lounge is now open at 2328 S Escondido Blvd and offers American and Mediterranean dishes, rotating boutique cigars, and beer and wine on tap, with local entrepreneur Andy Antwan—also of Escondido Cigars—leading the community hub built from a repurposed building formerly used by Burger Construction Company.

Ian Kelly has taken over as Escondido High’s head football coach and will lead preseason practice with 50 to 60 candidates starting July 31.

The special education teacher plans to boost team strength and unity — focusing on weight training to build both performance and character.

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.