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Spread cheer, support hope! Jingle and mingle for a cause at Community Resource Center's annual fundraising event on Tuesday, December 5th, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Morgan Run Club and Resort in Rancho Santa Fe. Join Community Resource Center for a magical evening featuring mingling with CRC supporters, a lively silent auction and raffle, jewelry pop-up shops by CRC's Resale Stores and Kendra Scott, and a heart-touching program showcasing how your generosity helps those in need. Enjoy delectable food, drinks, and joyful tunes, all included in your ticket. Let's make a difference this holiday season while spreading cheer and supporting our community. Founded in 1979, Community Resource Center serves more than 6,400 people each year with emergency assistance, domestic violence emergency shelter, counseling, housing stability and access to food. For more information visit: crcncc.org Stay Connected on Facebook

This exceptional trio (Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano; Tony Navarro, violin; and Katrina Agate, cello) has a unique sound that crosses over classical and popular selections. This memorable program, ranging from Tchaikovsky to Lord of the Rings will leave you wanting more!

Illegal gold mining has ravaged the Peruvian Amazon, leaving behind pollution and denuded landscapes. A group of miners are working with a U.S. charity to restore the forest.

McDonald’s is partnering with SoCal native and founder of the famous game Millennial Lotería, Mike Alfaro, to design a special McDonald’s edition of the iconic game “lotería.” The games will be provided exclusively to restaurants during game night events throughout October in select locations across San Diego, LA, OC, Riverside and Ventura counties. Thursday, Oct. 12, McDonald’s will be hosting a special game night from 6-8 p.m. in National City at 2140 E Plaza Blvd. Customers and fans will play McDonald’s Lotería and have a chance to win special prizes.

Enjoy food and drink specials on Tuesday, Oct. 24 beginning at 4 p.m. with raffle prizes for guests! Welcome to our revolutionary spin on the neighborhood bar & restaurant. Smoking Gun is driven to be flawless in the art of hospitality. We evoke a mindset of face-to-face conversation amid innovative libations. We value principles over pretension, as well as comfort over cool. Our urban setting and southern influenced dishes draws industry friends, restauranteurs, and tourists from all over. Grab a drink, enjoy the music, and try your hand at ping pong. The Smoking Gun SD on Facebook / Instagram

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the show Queenie, the song "Kill The Lights," the book The Plot, and the new Knives Out teaser.

Come learn the art of paper marbling in this hands-on workshop, where you will create your own unique decorative paper designs. Students will learn the history of paper marbling along with techniques for how designs are made on the surface of the carrageenan bath. Students should bring an apron or wear clothes they don’t mind getting paint on. Each student will make about 8 decorative papers to take home. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts No experience necessary. Ages 10+ welcome and 8+ with an adult!

Embark on a culinary adventure with a meticulously crafted five-course set menu, a symphony of flavors curated by Chef Itze Behar. Elevate your experience with an optional wine pairing featuring extraordinary and sustainable selections from around the globe. As you gather with loved ones to reminisce about the highlights of 2023, savor the anticipation of 2024 with dishes as opulent as the Black Truffle Maine Lobster gracing the evening's offerings. Secure your spot for an intimate soirée, accommodating parties of 2 to 14, at $124 per person prepaid through Tock. For an extra touch of indulgence, opt for the Michelin-awarded wine pairing at an additional $54. Immerse yourself in the gastronomic delights of the evening: Cured Kampachi: Delight in the ocean's bounty as the luxurious kampachi takes center stage, enhanced with toasted nori and adorned with a kaffir lime foam. Winter Tortellini: Black Radish's expertise shines through in a creamy Brebirousse D'Argental Tortellini featuring seasonal produce, capturing the essence of winter with vibrant vegetables and micro chervil. Maine Lobster: Succumb to the irresistible allure of Maine's renowned Lobster, enveloped in a Black Truffle Veloute, and crowned with pickled radish, served amidst sautéed smoked lettuce. Wagyu Filet Mignon: Elevate your New Year's feast with the indulgence of Wagyu Filet Mignon, served atop a potato pave with caramelized sugar onions and drizzled with a sumptuous onion jus. Banana Split: Redefining the classic, savor flambeed bananas atop Black Radish's luscious homemade Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry ice cream, all complemented by a house strawberry gel. https://www.blckrdsh.com/ Black Radish on Instagram

January 21st! San Diego, choose your date! Dive into a Magic world of Epoxy Resin Art. Create a unique ocean themed table tray even if you never made any art in your life, using our step by step guidance. And even skilled artists can learn something new. Epoxy Resin Art has become increasingly popular during the past years. You can do it to no matter what skills or experience you have. Dive with us into the world of magic Epoxy Resin Art. Learn all the secrets of how to create a perfect ocean wave and get inspired by Pacific Ocean. The Ocean tray that you create will become a beautiful centerpiece of your home, your own mini Ocean. Even if you don’t have any artistic skills or even maybe never created any art in your life, you can create a real masterpiece using our step by step guidance. And skilled artists can learn something new too. Learn secrets and main techniques of working with Epoxy and create your own serving Ocean tray. The workshop will cover the following topics: - Introduction to Resin Art - Safety rules and PPE - Mixing techniques - Working with mica powders, paints, inks and tints. - Creating ocean and waves using Epoxy Resin – Finishing the tray. Waiting for the tray to set so you can take it home. Table tray with folding legs is included with general admission. You can also bring your own project: lazy susan, tabletop, tray or anything else. (Includes project up to 220 square inches (14 oz of epoxy will be provided) If your project is larger, additional epoxy is $3 per 1 oz.) Features: - All materials are provided: tray, epoxy resin, micas, paints, ppe, etc. For additional information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The 2nd Annual Pacific Rim Park Friendship Walk, hosted by the Ilan-Lael Foundation, is set to take place on November 19 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Shoreline Park on Shelter Island, celebrating cultural diversity, environmental conservation, and the Pacific Rim Park Project. This year's event takes on added significance as the foundation prepares for their participation in the World Design Capital 2024, focusing on the vibrant San Diego-Tijuana region as a cultural crossroads. Carlos de la Mora, CEO of the World Design Capital 2024, will be giving a short presentation at the end of the walk to discuss the year-long celebration of the San Diego and Tijuana region. Attendees can enjoy a rich entertainment lineup, including mariachi music, Mexican folklorico dance, local food trucks, a pop-up gift shop, and a chance to win exciting prizes for registered walkers. For more information visit: ilanlaelfoundation.org Stay Connected on Facebook