ENCINITAS — The annual EcoFest Encinitas returns Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cottonwood Creek Park, located at 95 N. Vulcan Ave. The single-day event invites green businesses or organizations to exhibit their products, services or systems. BCycle Encinitas will offer free day access passes for e-bikes all day within city limits. Noted Lama Monk Tashi Norbu will create original artwork for EcoFest and recite mantras with singer Michael Pascal.

More information and business registration are available online: www.ecofestencinitas.net or email encinitas.environmentday@gmail.com.

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