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Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities.

Welcome to Jean Isaacs, The Legacy Concert, a concert that will reflect our appetite of laughter, love and professionalism. All choreography for The Legacy Concert has been selected and choreographed by Isaacs from among 150 unique dances created over a 60 year career. Jean Isaacs has enjoyed a long rich career making dances throughout the region and beyond. Her creative energies have been widely recognized throughout the US, Mexico and Europe and she has been applauded for her work by critics and audiences alike. Performers for The Legacy Concert include many who have co-created the dances with Isaacs. Artists performing include Steve Baker, Monica Bill Barnes, Blythe Barton, Annie Boyer, Jill Breckenridge, Kate Brill, Jovani Chavez, Jessica Curiel, , Ivan Flores, Cora Fowler, Hazel Fowler, Natalia Hill, Cecily Holcombe, Liv Isaacs-Nollet, Jeremiah Jenkins, Robby Johnson, James la Rose Powell and David Wornovitzky. Audience are enouraged to linger post performance to greet the artists and enjoy light snacks and drinks. Jean Isaacs on Instagram

Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can.

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

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

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