Community Celebration Set for April 29 at Scripps Encinitas
The Heroes to headline grand opening party for new parking structure
Because being able to find a parking space is always a reason to celebrate, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas will stage a beach-themed party for its North County neighbors to mark the grand opening of its new parking structure Friday, April 29 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The public celebration will take place on the structure’s top deck and will include a live musical performance by local favorites The Heroes from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. An opening performance by the Mario Olivares Band (featuring Scripps Encinitas Vice Chief of Staff Dr. Scott Eisman on bass) will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Guests can also enjoy a display of vintage woodie cars, a historical photo exhibit and a buffet-style, beach-themed menu of gourmet hot dogs, sliders and beverages. Dessert and coffee will also be served.
“This new parking structure will provide patients and visitors convenient access to our hospital and surrounding medical office buildings,” said Carl Etter, the hospital’s chief executive. “This represents the first new construction on our campus since the early 1990s and will be a welcome addition to the community.”
The new three-story structure will include 881 vehicle parking spaces on five levels (including underground and rooftop) and marks the first phase of expansion plans at Scripps Encinitas, which include a new critical care building.
General admission tickets for the April 29 celebration are $20 per person and VIP passes are available for $50 per person (includes access to exclusive accommodations). Tickets are available in advance at scrippsexpansion.com, or at Scripps Encinitas the evening of the celebration (cash only the night of the event).
The event is designed as a “friend-raiser” for the emergency services unit at Scripps Encinitas, which houses one of the busiest emergency departments in California. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is located just west of Interstate 5, at 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, 92024.
Media Contact: Steve Carpowich
Phone: 858-678-7183
Email: carpowich.stephen@scrippshealth.org