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The holiday travel period consists of 18 days, beginning Friday and lasting through Monday, Jan. 5. The busiest travel days are anticipated to be Dec. 23 and 28, and Jan. 4.

A dramatic drop in mortality for youngsters under age 5 has been one of the great accomplishments in global health. But estimates suggest that in 2025 child deaths will go up.

The Stein Institute for Research on Aging and Center for Healthy Aging offers free public lectures promoting physical and mental well-being and staying active throughout life. Join us for this popular series with renowned researchers and clinicians sharing their expertise with the community. Please join us on January 28 from 4-5 p.m. via zoom for “Slowing the Clock: Longevity Science Meets Alzheimer’s Prevention” with Dr. Aladdin Shadyab. With a live Q&A to follow, moderated by Stein Executive Director Danielle Glorioso, LCSW. Speaker bio: Dr. Aladdin H. Shadyab is an Associate Professor at the University of California San Diego, where he holds joint appointments in the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care in the Department of Medicine. A leading expert in the science of aging and longevity, Dr. Shadyab's research spans the epidemiology of aging, exceptional longevity, women's health, geroscience, and multi-omics approaches to understanding human health and longevity across the lifespan. Dr. Shadyab is a prolific and internationally recognized researcher, with over 300 publications in top-tier scientific journals. Through his research, Dr. Shadyab is helping to unlock the secrets of healthy aging and translate cutting-edge science into insights that can extend healthspan among older adults.

Learn to needle felt! November 16, 2-5 p.m. Oh, butterflies! Fluttering bursts of happy colors! In this class, we will be making a butterfly out of wool, using needle felting techniques. Needle felting is a process where wool fibers are pressed together using long, special needles of different sizes, turning wool into felt. Because of the sharpness of the needles, this class is for students 12+ years old, and guards will be provided. During these three hours we will cut out butterflies from wool felt , “paint” the wings with wool, and shape the body dimensionally. Your butterfly can be turned into a brooch or hung on the walls. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

To celebrate Banned Books Week (October 5–11), we invite you to join us for a special reading from the Top 100 Banned Books. Hosted by Judy Reeves and Kristen Fogle, six of our instructors and board members–Mark Clements, Buck Grayhall, Kate Kesner, Adhara Mereles, Lindsey Salatka, and Addis Sansone– will share selections, and you can also test your knowledge in Banned Books Trivia for a chance to win fun prizes. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Come trick-or-treating on Adams Avenue at 40+ businesses and enter our costume contest for a chance to win cash prizes of $100, $50, $25! Costume contest categories include Best family or group costume Best children’s costume Best adult costume Best pet costume Empty heading How To Enter Pose in front of our Halloween Haunt poster in front of any of the participating trick-or-treat locations Tag @adamsavesd for a chance to win CASH PRIZES up to $100 in each category Entries must be posted by or before 6 p.m. on Saturday 11/1! Winners will be announced on Monday 11/3

Ales N’ Rails is back for its 10th year! Join SDMRM for our annual beer-tasting fundraiser celebrating local breweries, live music, and community fun in the heart of Balboa Park. The event takes place Saturday, December 13, with trains running during regular museum hours (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and again after hours (6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) for a one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by San Diego’s railroading history. Wear your most festive (or hideous!) holiday sweater for a chance to win a prize, plus enjoy raffle drawings, food, and more throughout the night. This is a 21+ event. This year, we’re raising $10,000 to preserve our exhibits and support the model railroad clubs that bring our layouts to life. Whether you plan to attend, donate, or sponsor, your involvement helps us grow and keep the museum thriving for years to come. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum on Facebook / Instagram

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Book and lyrics by Timothy Mason Music by Mel Marvin Original production conceived and directed by Jack O’Brien Additional lyrics by Theodor S. Geisel Additional music by Albert Hague Original choreography by John DeLuca Directed by James Vásquez "Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 28th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Celebrate the holidays as the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash. Running time: One hour and 20 minutes. There is no intermission. Age RequirementsFor Ages 3+: Children under the age of three will not be permitted to performances of "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" with the exception of 10:30 a.m. All-Ages Performances. Each individual attending an afternoon or evening performance must have a ticket for their own seat for admission. Minors ages 12 and under are not permitted unaccompanied in the theatre, and they must be seated with an accompanying adult. 10:30 a.m. All-Ages Performance - Children under the age of three will be admitted to 10:30 a.m. all ages performances ONLY. At the 10:30 a.m. performances only, free lap tickets may be requested for any child under the age of three who will occupy the same seat and sit on the lap of a parent or guardian in attendance. Regardless of age, each audience member, including babes in arms, must have a ticket to be admitted into the theatre. Free lap tickets for children under three must be obtained from the Ticket Services Department at (619) 234-5623. (Please note: free lap tickets are not available for children three-years-old and up or for any afternoon or evening performance.) ASL-Interpreted Performance: Friday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Open-Caption Performance: Friday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m.

A Family Paws® Dog Aware® Program at the La Jolla Riford Library Teaches Kids 5–10 How to Read Dog Body Language and Stay Safe Around Pets Kindred Dog, a San Diego-based dog training and family education practice, announced today that founder Susie Petrucci, Ed.S., Certified Dog Trainer, Behavior Consultant, and Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, will lead a Doggie Detective™ workshop for children and families on Saturday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at the La Jolla Riford Library. Part of the national Dog Aware® educational initiative by Family Paws®, Doggie Detective™ is a kid-friendly program designed to help children learn how to safely and confidently understand and interact with dogs, including their own pets at home. “Kids often adore dogs, but they don’t always know how dogs communicate,” said Susie Petrucci, founder of Kindred Dog. “We want children to feel empowered, confident, and safe when they’re around dogs. When kids learn to read body language and respond appropriately, it strengthens family relationships and prevents potentially unsafe situations.” About the Workshop During Doggie Detective™, children will learn to: - Decode dog body language - Recognize when a dog feels safe, stressed, uncertain, or excited - Know when a dog wants to interact, and when they don’t - Understand polite, safe greeting behaviors - Build confidence around familiar and unfamiliar dogs - Prevent common safety mistakes at home and in public The workshop includes interactive learning, examples of dog behaviors, and practical tools for families to use every day. This program is ideal for families with dogs, families considering getting a dog, and any child who loves animals and wants to learn how dogs “talk.” About Kindred Dog Kindred Dog provides family-focused, Fear Free™, and science-based dog training services throughout San Diego. Founded by educator and certified trainer Susie Petrucci, Kindred Dog specializes in training programs for families with babies and children, behavior modification, puppy foundations, and trauma-informed support for sensitive dogs. Learn more at https://www.kindreddog.com/