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An author platform is all about visibility and building an audience for your work. And here’s a surprise: Social media is only a small slice of the platform pie! In this workshop, we’ll clear up common misconceptions about what an author platform really is and explore the many components that make it thrive. You’ll assess your own strengths, identify areas to grow, and leave with a practical plan—and the confidence—to begin building a powerful, authentic platform that supports your writing career. This workshop is on Saturday, Sept.13, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @SDWI. Cost is $36 for Members & $42 for Non-Members. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

La Mesa Oktoberfest runs Friday, Oct. 3 from 4 - 10 p.m. + Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. + Sunday, Oct. 5 from Noon - 8 p.m. See the schedule below for details about The DACKELDORF DACHSHUND VILLAGE returning to the La Mesa Oktoberfest with much excitement and o’ so much cuteness! Bring your furry friend to our 3-day, Dackeldorf Extravaganza starting Friday, October 3 with the first event starting at 5 p.m. From Wiener dog races to a fashion show, we have many activities planned for your pup this year so they can enjoy the La Mesa Oktoberfest as much as you do! Dachshund Village is open to any breed, so make sure to pack your leash and bring your lovable pooches out to play! Limited quantities of doggy goody bags available! This year’s La Mesa Oktoberfest introduces a fun new activity in Dachshund Village: planking with a dachshund! Participants will hold a plank while a plush dachshund rests on their back, with the chance to win the cute plush! Whether you’re a seasoned planker or just in it for the fun, this dachshund-inspired fitness challenge is sure to entertain all. Event Schedule: Dachshund Planking: Register Day of Friday, Oct. 3 @ 6:45 PM Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 12 PM Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 1:30 PM Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 3 PM Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 4:30 PM Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 1:15 PM Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 2:45 PM Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 3:45 PM Dog Races Times: Register Day of Friday, Oct. 3 @ 7 PM Friday, Oct. 3 @ 8 PM Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 12:30 PM Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 2 PM Saturday (La Mesa Oktoberfestat heart races), Oct. 4 @ 3:30 PM Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 5 PM Saturday (Dachshund at heart races), Oct. 4 @ 6 PM Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 7 PM Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 12:30 PM Sunday (Dachshund at heart races), Oct. 5 @ 2 PM Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 4 PM Sunday (Dachshund at heart races), Oct. 5 @ 5 PM Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 6 PM FASHION SHOW: Register Day of All friendly dogs are welcome to enter! Dress up your pup and come strut your stuff! We will have prizes for Best Hot Dog, Best Lederhosen and Drindl, People’s Choice, Most Oktoberfest Spirit, & Best Matching Costumes HOWL-DELING & TRICK CONTEST: Register Day of Can your pup yodel? This is your dog’s chance to howl like they never have before. Cat got their tongue? They can show off their most awesome trick for their chance to win! All friendly dogs are welcome to enter! Friday, Oct. 3 – 5 PM Saturday, Oct. 4 – 6 PM Sunday, Oct. 5 – 1:30 PM

At its peak, China Evergrande Group was worth more than $50 billion. But it all came crashing down in 2021. It was massively in debt and unable to complete some existing projects.

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells NPR's Leila Fadel why she describes her new album as a "party for heartbreak," and "a celebration of disappointment."

In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.

In an interview about the new book he co-authored, Science Under Siege, Hotez talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr.

Junior Over The Line The Junior Over the Line Tournament is an annual event that brings together young athletes from across the region to compete in the exciting Over the Line (OTL) sport. This unique 3-player softball type game is open to junior players of all skill levels, allowing beginners to learn the game and experienced players to showcase their talents. The Junior Over the Line Tournament participants can look forward to a day of fun in the sun, filled with laughter, excitement, and the thrill of competition. The chance to test their skills against teams from different backgrounds adds an element of adventure. Event Information Junior Over-The-Line® is a unique 3-player softball type game played on sand. The play area is marked out using rope and staked into the ground in a triangle pattern. Each team pitches to its players. The key rule is to hit a softball-type ball over the line to effect a hit, with 3 hits resulting in a run. Notably, there is no running of bases, making it a distinctive and exciting game. Junior OTL is played the same way adult Over-The-Line is. The difference is court size. The peewee division is co-ed and played on a 35′ court, using a safety softball and hitting off a tee. For ages 9-11 and 12-14, the court size is 45′, and it uses a standard OTL ball and pitching. All other divisions use standard-sized courts, balls, and pitching. Gloves are allowed for all divisions except the 18-20-year-old boys division. Round-robin formats are used, with 4 to 5 teams per court. Due to single-elimination play, awards are given to 1st—and 2nd-place teams. Event Details: Junior OTL Tournament ($15): June 8, 2025 Junior OTL Tournament ($15): June 29, 2025 World Championships (Free): August 9, 2025 Player Check-In: 7:30 a.m. Games Start: 8:30 a.m. Location: Fiesta Island Park, 1590 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 Teams: 3-player team price of $15 includes lunch, drinks and snacks for all registered players. Individual Players: Individual players can also register for $5. We will match you up with a team. We want to give everyone the ability to play! Open to the Public: This public event requires no ticket or entrance fee to watch the games and enjoy the tournament. Age Divisions: DIVISION - AGES - NOTES Pee Wee 5-6 yrs Co-ed teams are allowed, Gloves Allowed Pee Wee 7-8 Co-ed teams are allowed, Gloves Allowed Boys 9-11 Gloves are allowed Boys 12-14 Gloves are allowed Boys 15-17 Gloves are allowed Boys 18-20 Gloves are not allowed Girls 9-11 Gloves are allowed Girls 12-14 Gloves are allowed Girls 15-20 Gloves are allowed 3-player team price of $15 includes lunch, drinks and snacks for all registered players. World champion ships is free for all players and includes lunch, drink and snacks as well. Individual players can also register for $5. We will match you up with a team. We want to give everyone the ability to play! Donate to Angels of OMBAC Angels of OMBAC provide financial support for amateur, youth, and adaptive sports in San Diego County. The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) provides organization, labor, and equipment for many of these activities. Angels of OMBAC was formed to help fund them. Some examples: Junior Over-the-Line, Wheel-Chair Over-the-Line, international amateur Rugby, Wheel-Chair Basketball, and Quad Rugby, to name a few. OMBAC - Old Mission Beach Athletic Club on Facebook / Instagram

The 43rd Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair, presented by San Diego Foundation, features 75 musical acts on seven stages and is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival is held on 10 city blocks in the community of Normal Heights. 2025 headlining performers are: Mexican electronic music legends Nortec: Bostich + Fussible, Rockabilly icons Dave & Deke Combo, garage rock favorites The Schizophonics, touring Blues master Chris Cane Band, LA indie punk rockers Strawberry Fuzz, Soul all-stars The Styletones, surf-garage rockers The Creepy Creeps, dynamic female salsa band Sabrosas Latin Orchestra. Other Street Fair attractions include carnival rides, Fern Street Circus performances, beer gardens, festival foods, 300 exhibitors with unique offerings, and comedy shows at the Adams Avenue Theater. Come chill in the Cool Zone sponsored by San Diego Community Power, located in Smitty’s parking lot at 3441 Adams Avenue. Adams Ave Business Association on Facebook / Instagram

CBS' new owner, David Ellison, has taken concrete steps to address the concerns of the news division's sharpest critics — particularly President Trump and his allies.

Pre-Halloween writing event: writers will learn about the Steampunk Genre, and participate in two mind-bending writing excursions from the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror anthology: The Secret Room: a surreal group creative writing exercise designed to activate your imagination, from famed surrealist Aimee Bender, author of "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt" and "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake." Giving Sentience to Inanimate Objects: using provided objects, or something of your own, you will follow steps to create your own unique story. Contributed by former film exec, writer/producer, artist and script consultant, Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram