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We need your help to restore precious habitats within the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and the surrounding areas. By removing invasive plants and helping grow native plants indigenous to the area, you will support a more balanced ecosystem. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 6+ (minors with guardians) – Registration Required San Elijo Lagoon (meet-up location shared before the event) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/volunteer-restoration-event-december20-2025/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Gather with loved ones and embrace the spirit of the season with a luxurious family buffet in Solana and the Grand Ballroom. Savor all the cherished flavors of autumn in an elevated setting, perfect for creating unforgettable memories as you celebrate and give thanks together during this special time of year. $195/adult, $85/child (ages 3-12); plus, taxes and gratuity. Reservations available on OpenTable. Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

Join Palomar College's Pride Center for a very special screening of "Playland" followed by an in-person conversation with the film's director, Student Academy Award winner Georden West! With an eclectic ensemble of queer performers, including drag icon Lady Bunny and POSE's Danielle Cooper, "Playland" is transdisciplinary in every sense of the word: music, dance, archival footage, tableaux, opera, and performance art are layered into an ethereal piece subverting all boundaries. Produced by Palomar Cinema Professor Russell Sheaffer, Georden West’s debut feature is an expressionist and very queer bricolage, focusing on an atemporal night in Boston’s oldest gay bar, the Playland Café. Palomar College's Pride Center on Instagram

Experience the enchantment of the holiday season as Fairmont Grand Del Mar illuminates their holiday tree at Grand Social. The outdoor lounge will open its doors from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. to celebrate the magic of the season with a tree lighting ceremony, featuring a stunning 25-foot holiday tree. $25 adults and children, ages 3 and younger complimentary. Cabana reservations available. OpenTable Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump focused on California first as his administration rolled out its crackdown on unauthorized immigration, sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and carrying out high profile raids throughout the state.

Experience the best of French winemaking on Thursday, November 6 at 6 p.m. as AVANT presents Vine to Table: A French Wine Dinner Experience. Begin the evening with a refined reception featuring passed bites and a curated selection of French wines, followed by a five-course dinner that celebrates the depth and diversity of France’s most renowned wine regions — from the crisp whites of the Loire Valley to the rich, full-bodied reds of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Each course has been thoughtfully paired to highlight the harmony between fine cuisine and exceptional wine, creating an evening of timeless French elegance and culinary artistry at AVANT. Rancho Bernardo Inn on Facebook / Instagram

From producer Joel Silver and screenwriter Shane Black, both of "Lethal Weapon" fame, comes an action-comedy spoof of rough-and-tumble buddy films–"Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang." A private detective (Val Kilmer – "Alexander"), a thief posing as a struggling actor (Robert Downey Jr. – "Gothika") and an actual struggling actress (Michelle Monaghan – "The Bourne Supremacy") become entangled in a murder mystery filled with twists, turns, betrayal and, most importantly, romance. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

First, the La Jolla Institute for Immunology is studying ghost viruses, which are passed down by our ancestors. Then, clean energy projects are getting a boost in funding and new election mailers are headed to your mailbox. Next, how the Carlsbad Theater owners are trying to save its legacy. Finally, we take a look at La Ópera de Tijuana which celebrates their 25 year anniversary.

The Enchanted Garden is filled with homes for fairies, hobbits, gnomes, dwarves, trolls, elves, and even baby dragons! There are over 100 structures built into the Garden. There will be Halloween candy and a mild level of scary decorations suitable for all ages. Costumes are welcome but not required. Handicapped access is available. There is no charge to walk through the Garden but donations of food stuffs to help feed our neighbors in need are welcome. The Sunday opening is timed to facilitate viewing all of the solar lights emanating from the little homes. Enchanted Garden Poway on Facebook

Have you ever seen snow in San Elijo? Come with us to watch the coyote brush shedding fluffy white seeds that sail and fall like snowflakes in a winter wonderland. Glance at a frosty branch and you might spot tiny pink-tinged “pinecones.” These are bud galls, the handiwork of tiny midges that lay their eggs on developing buds. The Toyon celebrates winter with vibrant red “holly” berries. The tour is weather permitting. Wildlife is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of what you will see. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 15+ (Registration Required) San Elijo Lagoon (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-december-13-2025/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram