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Jessie Diggins, age 34, helped break an Olympic medal drought for American cross-country skiers that dated back to the 1970s. In her final season, she enters the Milan Cortina Olympics on a winning streak and with new peace of mind.

The pumpkin season magic continues at our annual Fall Festival here at City Farmers Nursery. We welcome thirty local craftspeople and artists, including potters, bakers, painters, and welders, retailing handmade items for a festive, unique community craft experience. Our 40-year zucchini and pumpkin growing contest tradition continues at the Fall Festival. At 10 a.m. we’ll determine the winners of the Zucchini Growing Contest (17+), who will sign the “King Zuke” trophy and claim bragging rights for the year. At 11 a.m., we’ll crown the junior gardener winner of the Pumpkin Growing Contest (ages 3–16). At 12 p.m., we’ll host free games and prizes for all children in attendance. City Farmers Nursery on Facebook / Instagram

Mark your Calendars! We’re kicking off the start of our 2025-2026 season! Famous for performing directly from historical notation and around a single music stand—as was customary during the Renaissance—Cappella Pratensis, under the direction of Tim Braithwaite, returns with a program centered on Dufay’s Missa Aurea for the Annunciation. This exquisite mass will be performed alongside the plainchant propers for the feast of the Annunciation and Marian motets by Dufay’s younger contemporary, Antoine Busnoys. Also featured is a dramatic chanting of the Gospel account of the Annunciation, fully aligned with the theatrical tradition of the Golden Mass. Tickets are available on our website. Bring your friends and experience the sound of history with us! Cappella Pratensis on Facebook / Instagram

Join San Diego Anime Con as we bring back the fury of our love for anime for Year 3! The convention is ALL things anime, from panel programming, live entertainment, a maid cafe, anime spaceship simulation deck, cosplay contest+masquerade, and more! We welcome all anime fans, whether you've been a life-long anime lover, to you just discovering anime. Locally run and organized, come support your one and only local anime convention, San Diego Anime Con 2025! San Diego Anime Con on Facebook / Instagram

Mall-o-Ween Returns to Mershops North County Mall for a Spooktacular Celebration! October 13— Mershops North County Mall invites families from across North County to celebrate the return of its annual Mall-o-Ween celebration on Saturday, October 25, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. This beloved community event promises a frightfully fun afternoon filled with candy, costumes, crafts, and more—all conveniently indoors and perfect for all ages! Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best and enjoy: - Costume Contest in Center Court with prizes for standout looks - Spin-to-Win Giveaways for a chance to snag fun surprises - Crafting Stations for kids to create their own spooky masterpieces - Trick-or-Treating at participating stores throughout the mall “We’re thrilled to bring back Mall-o-Ween as a safe, family-friendly Halloween tradition,” said Nicole Shaw, Marketing Director at Mershops North County Mall. “It’s one of our favorite ways to see our community come together, kids in costumes, parents having fun, and stores joining in the spirit of the season.” The event is free and open to the public, offering a ghoulishly good time for children and families to celebrate Halloween in a safe, festive environment. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Mershops North County Mall, 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA About Mershops North County Mall Mershops North County Mall is North County’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, located in the heart of Escondido, California. The center features a dynamic mix of national and local restaurants and family-friendly experiences all in a vibrant, indoor environment. Dedicated to serving as a community hub, Mershops North County Mall regularly hosts engaging events, seasonal celebrations, and partnerships that bring people together. For more information, visit https://www.northcountymall.com/ or follow @northcountymall on social media.

Rafael Payare, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra January 24 at 7:30 p.m. January 25 at 2 p.m. BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65 Beethoven’s explosively exhilarating First Symphony was written in the very last years of the 18th century, when Napoleon was first seizing control of France and setting out to conquer Austria and Italy. The music breathes the air of earth-shaking public events and an intense optimism for the future. Shostakovich composed his colossal Eighth Symphony in the depths of World War II, when the Battle of Stalingrad was raging and the future of the entire world at stake. This wildly dramatic, almost cinematic, music traverses every kind of human feeling from the dark tragedy and struggle of the first movement, through bitter satire and brutal human conflict to despair and finally a vision of a new world of transcendent beauty. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Gerald Karni, conductor WindSync, wind quintet San Diego Symphony Orchestra R. STRAUSS: “Sunrise Fanfare” from Also sprach Zarathustra JESSIE MONTGOMERY (arr. Jannina Norpoth): "Starburst" LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: "Allegro con brio" and "Allegro" from Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 IVAN TREVINO: "Space Junk" (World Premiere) JOHN WILLIAMS: “Main Title” from "Star Wars" Explore the wonders of the universe with the San Diego Symphony in a family-friendly concert that’s out of this world! The adventure begins with Strauss’ awe-inspiring "Sunrise Fanfare" from Also sprach Zarathustra and Jessie Montgomery’s shimmering "Starburst." Beethoven’s electrifying Symphony No. 5 adds drama and excitement, while the world premiere of Ivan Trevino’s "Space Junk," featuring WindSync, takes you on a fresh and imaginative voyage. The concert concludes with John Williams’ legendary "Star Wars" theme, a celebration of intergalactic wonder. Perfect for kids and families, this is an unforgettable morning of music that’s truly out of this world! These 1-hour concerts feature captivating musical stories and interactive moments that are sure to inspire both kids and adults alike. EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE! Join us one hour early for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and activities, included with ticket purchase. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Kahchun Wong, conductor Randall Goosby, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra UNSUK CHIN: subito con forza TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 MUSSORGSKY (orch. Ravel): Pictures from an Exhibition Korean composer Unsuk Chin’s subito con forza provides a thrilling opening to a concert of music mixing savage drama with the sweetest possible melodies. Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto was written in only a few days in an unstoppable flow of passion and inspiration, while Mussorgsky’s Pictures from an Exhibition (fabulously orchestrated by Maurice Ravel) mourns the tragic early death of an artist friend; the music rages against the cruelty of his fate, remembers the sweetness of shared experiences, and, in the last movement, “The Great Gate of Kiev,” fills us all with hope for a better future. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/drama-and-pathos/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook Randall Goosby on Instagram and Facebook

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that previously stated "Vaccines do not cause autism" has been changed to cast doubt on the scientific research that supports the finding.

Spookeasy, the most electric Halloween bash, returns! The ultimate spooky throwdown is back outdoors, under the stars, and deep inside a mysterious secret garden. We’re talking glowing blacklight vibes, a live DJ spinning all night, epic costume contests, a wild scavenger hunt, and seriously next-level eats. Oh—and did we mention unlimited drinks and a VIP cigar bar? Dress to glow and party for a cause—every good vibe supports St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center and its nationally recognized programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Good drinks. Great music. Glowing costumes. A killer cause. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Facebook / Instagram