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Yard of the Month

Yellow esperanza is the first in line of many blooms across the Powell front yard on Nance St.
Photo by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month
Yard of the Month

Above, coral vine elevated on wire cages provides privacy and backdrop for potted red bougainvillea and periwinkles.
Photo by Sharon Lockett
Inset, coral vine and bougainvillea bloomed together in November behind a limestone boulder.
Photo by Jenny Powell

Yard of the Month

A gravel walkway between a curbside garden and foundation plants includes another red crape myrtle plus irises and garden ornaments. Inset, Esperanza or yellow bells shine curbside in Powell front yard in December.
Photos by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month
Yard of the Month

Red turk’s cap and lantana edge left side of yard in front of red crape myrtle and potted bougainvillea with ligustrum in background.

Yard of the Month

Indigo spires of salvia contrasts with red bougainvillea and pink periwinkles in the Powell front garden for the December Yard of the Month.

Yard of the Month

Powell residence displays front yard with lowmaintenance, drought-resistant landscape

The ‘Stronger Together’ Fair: Community empowerment at the San Marcos Public Library

Community organizations come together for the “Stronger Together Fair” set for Dec. 9 at the San Marcos Public Library.
Photo by Celeste Cook

The ‘Stronger Together’ Fair: Community empowerment at the San Marcos Public Library

The San Marcos Public Library is excited to announce an inspiring community program that brings together residents and local organizations in an endof- year festival of learning and resources. Called the “Stronger Together Fair,” this unique gathering seeks to bolster the spirit and assets of our beautiful San Marcos community by providing invaluable services, volunteer opportunities and engagement with organizations that span the gamut of San Marcos’ diverse needs.

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Sights and Sounds of Christmas lights brighten skies Wednesday, following a Christmas Tree Lighting event that kicked off this year's series of activities. Right, Sight and Sounds Board President Elva Zdeb opens San Marcos’ 37th annual Christmas festival with a special lighting ceremony held in the Paula Espinosa Community Hall. Today is the first day of the festival–starting at 5:30 p.m. Children ages 12 and younger get in free, and nightly admission is $15 and a six-day pass is $15. Today music performances start at 6 p.m.
Daily Record photos by Celeste and Jason Cook

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Santa was guest of honor flipping the switch on Wednesday for the 2023 tree lighting for the Sights and Sounds Christmas celebration kickoff. Daily Record photos by Dalton Sweat, Celeste Cook

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