Good morning, Escondido.

Escondido Public Library at 239 S.

Kalmia St will host a ribbon-cutting and tours on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon and reopen for service on Monday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. Renovation funded by state and local grants added study pods, a café and new spaces.

Gary Arant, a dedicated water industry leader who managed Valley Center Municipal Water District for 36 years, died Thursday, July 16 at age 75 after a battle with cancer.

The community will honor his legacy with a service on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. at Community Lutheran Church.

Escondido-based Neighborhood Healthcare named John Siddall as CFO this week, and he brings over two decades of financial leadership experience to support planned expansion as Lisa Daigle retires at month’s end (Siddall previously led finance at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center).

Mannheim Steamroller will perform their annual Christmas concert at the California Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Dec.

1 and tickets will go on sale today at 10 a.m. at the venue box office or artcenter.org. The show will feature multimedia effects — ensuring an immersive experience.

Mosaic Theatricals announced its 2026–2027 MainStage Season today at its new resident home on Bornemann Theatre, featuring productions beginning Oct.

2, 2026 and an upcoming outdoor concert series, while leadership shifts also come as Dr. Tom Abruzzo becomes Executive Artistic Director.

At its July 15 meeting, the Escondido Art Association announced three new board members and presented Volunteer of the Year to Gail Eason while remembering local artist David Allen, who passed recently—record participation was noted in kids’ art programs and exhibitions.

Escondido Arts Partnership hosts the Cali Stilo exhibition at 262 E.

Grand Ave, showcasing artworks inspired by Southern California street culture. It also offers a summer art enrichment program for children ages 5-8 with classes held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays until July 31.

The Vista Irrigation District announced winners of its 2026 WaterSmart Landscape Contest today — homeowners Heidi and Martin Leonard transformed their front yard with a water-wise design featuring drip irrigation and colorful succulents.

The contest highlights sustainable landscaping in the region.