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Spookeasy, the most electric Halloween bash, returns! The ultimate spooky throwdown is back outdoors, under the stars, and deep inside a mysterious secret garden. We’re talking glowing blacklight vibes, a live DJ spinning all night, epic costume contests, a wild scavenger hunt, and seriously next-level eats. Oh—and did we mention unlimited drinks and a VIP cigar bar? Dress to glow and party for a cause—every good vibe supports St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center and its nationally recognized programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Good drinks. Great music. Glowing costumes. A killer cause. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Facebook / Instagram

The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at U.S. arms sales, and a statement by Japan's prime minister saying its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan.

New Member Tours are given by the librarian on the third Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. Members and nonmembers alike are welcome to attend. The librarian will give a tour of the library's space, collections, and a brief history. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Free Art Classes for Teens (13–18 years old) Free Teen Art is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. Nancy Walter’s approach to art making flows out of design, illustration, photography, travel and self-inquiry. She has taught graphic design, arts & crafts, book arts, art journaling and hand stitching. Over the last few years she has done art residencies in Morocco, Twenty-Nine Palms and Los Angeles. She has trained as an Expressive Art Therapy coach and a Soul Collage facilitator. Nancy co-founded Art Lounge, in Encinitas CA. She’s a member and former publications Chair of SDBA (San Diego Book Arts). Currently her daily art practice incorporates slow-stitching, book arts, collage, drawing and gelli printing!

President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel's leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.

Belmont Park's Giant Dipper turns 100 this year. We discuss the significance of the boardwalk amusement park's longevity in San Diego.

After 20 years of hosting "A Way with Words," Martha Barnette is out with a new book celebrating her love for language.

A local author shares her inspiration behind her new bilingual picture book, which highlights Mexican American traditions and celebrates food and family.

NPR's Tamara Keith steps into the cocktail bar Death & Co in Washington, D.C., to find out which movie-inspired drinks will set the mood for New Year's Eve.