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In Chicago, hundreds of immigrants are skipping health appointments and leaving prescriptions at the pharmacy because of fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Ecuador will choose its next president in a April runoff election after conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González garnered enough votes Sunday to beat 14 other candidates.

Brain Balance, a leading drug-free brain training program designed to help adults and kids improve focus, behavior, social skills, cognitive performance, health, safety, and emotional well-being, is hiring several positions. They will be hosting a job fair Brain Balance is looking to fill full-time and part-time positions at its Carmel Mountain location in San Diego – 10175 Rancho Carmel Drive, Suite 124 (92128). Apply online or bring in your resume and cover letter. Open positions include: • Sensory Motor & Cognitive Coaches • Program Manager • Business and Marketing Intern • Sensory Motor & Cognitive Coach Intern Candidates must be patient, creative and passionate about helping neurodivergent kids, teens and adults. Internships and volunteer opportunities are always open. To learn more, visit https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/job-openings?zip=92128. Brain Balance of Greater San Diego has three centers in Carmel Mountain Ranch (10175 Rancho Carmel Drive, Suite 124, 92128), Chula Vista (310 3rd Avenue, Suite C7, 91910), and Encinitas (165 S. El Camino Real, Suite E, 92024). For more information, please call (858) 324-5545 or visit www.BrainBalanceSanDiego.com. Brain Balance Center on Facebook / Instagram

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: The Old Globe collaborated with SoulKiss Theater to bring two one-act plays to the stage, written by local hip-hop artists and playwrights Miki Vale and Queen Kandi Cole. Vale's play "And We Danced" is the story of 1940s LGBTQ+ activist Ruth Ellis. Cole's "Game Night" is a story of friendship and differences during a board game night. Both plays are directed by Kimberly King. Details: Oct. 17-27. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts, 1805 Main St., Barrio Logan. $23.18+. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Two Hip Hop Powerhouses Bring an Unforgettable Theatre Experience to Barrio Logan in "2 RAPPERS 2 PLAYS." Get ready for a theatrical takeover as two hip hop artists, Miki Vale and Queen Kandi Cole, bring their respective stage plays, “And We Danced” and “Game Night,” to the Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts this fall. The production titled “2 RAPPERS 2 PLAYS,” features two one-act plays back to back as part of The Old Globe’s Arts Engagement CoLAB program, in collaboration with SoulKiss Theater. Queen Kandi Cole’s "GAME NIGHT," directed by Kimberly King, follows a group of friends who gather for a night of games but wind up digging into the complexities of their diverse backgrounds and belief structures post-pandemic during a chaotic and hilarious evening of libations and truth-telling. It features a dynamic cast, including Eboni Harvey, Kendrick Dial, Julia Giolzetti, Geoffrey Geissinger, Maria Boncza and Winnie Beasley. Miki Vale’s "AND WE DANCED," also directed by Kimberly King, is an exploration of the life and impact of Ruth Ellis, a Black, openly queer woman and LGBTQIA activist from the 1940s who created a safe haven and sustained advocacy for the Queer Black community of Detroit. This production features a talented cast, including Winnie Beasley, Rev. Alyce Smith Cooper, Zakiyyah Saleem, Casj Young, Kevane La’Marr Coleman and Brittany Allen. Opening Night Friday, October 18 @ 7 p.m. When: October 17-October 27 Where: The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts Cost: Tickets starting at $20 Miki Vale on Facebook / Instagram Queen Kandi Cole on Facebook / Instagram

It is the End of An Era at Aerial Revolution Entertainment. Join us for our Final Showcase at Napa Street before we move to our “Final Destination” on Ronson Road! With over ten years of incredible artistry, performance, comedy, and expertise, we will close this chapter with one last showdown. A combination of the Best AR Halloween has offered over the years intertwined with solos, duos, and trios from our favorite coaches and staff. This is an aerial spooktacular that you will not want to miss, get your tickets now! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME. Children under the age of 12 are FREE with purchase of a youth ticket and an accompanied ticketed adult. Shows are approximately 90 minutes in length and will include music, costuming, and lighting. Refreshments and merchandise will be available to purchase! Show Times: Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. Aerial Revolution Entertainment on Facebook / Instagram

From the organizers: The Book Catapult proudly welcomes award-winning children's book author & illustrator Carson Ellis for her illustrated adult memoir, One Week in January: New Paintings for an Old Diary on Friday, October 11 at 7pm. Carson will be in conversation with bestselling author Maile Meloy. In January 2001, the young artist Carson Ellis moved into a warehouse in Portland, Oregon, with a group of fellow artists. For the first week she lived there, she kept a detailed diary full of dry observations, mordant wit, turn-of-the-millennium cultural touchstones, and hijinks with friends, including her future husband, Colin Meloy, who is now the frontman and lead songwriter of The Decemberists. Two decades later, Carson rediscovered this old journal of hers and richly illustrated it with extraordinary new paintings in the signature style that has made her a bestselling and award-winning picture book author today. One Week in January is a snapshot of a bygone era, a meticulous re-creation of quotidian frustrations and small, meaningful moments, and a meditation on what it means both to start your journey as an artist and to look back at that beginning many years later. It beautifully captures the intensity of feelings and friendships in young adulthood, when everything is completely uncertain, and everything is enormously important. One Week in January is mundane, specific—and somehow completely magical. It’s also very, very funny. And it contains a love story at its heart: The reader recognizes that a romance is beginning to bloom between Carson and Colin, although neither of them realizes it quite yet. Carson Ellis is the author and illustrator of bestselling picture books Home and Du Iz Tak? (a Caldecott Honor book) and the illustrator of several books for children, including The Mysterious Benedict Society series by Trenton Lee Stewart, The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket, and The Wildwood Chronicles by Colin Meloy. She has won awards for illustration, and as the illustrator-in-residence for Meloy’s band, The Decemberists, she has received Grammy nominations for album art design. She contributes work to The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other publications. Ellis lives on a farm in Oregon.

Wondering about your child’s educational options? Want to know how your child’s school stacks up against others in the area? Curious about what’s available for after-school care? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, join us for a free workshop to learn more about Voice of San Diego’s publication, A Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools. Download your free copy in English or Spanish at vosd.org/schools. RSVP at vosd.org/events Zoom (details will be emailed) Voice of San Diego on Facebook and Instagram

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at a nature-themed, family-friendly Fall Festival! This is your chance to discover nature’s creepy crawlies aren’t as spooky as they seem. Get creative and join the costume contest with fun themes like Most Creative and Most Environmentally Friendly. Have fun creating and engaging with live animal encounters featuring bats, reptiles, and raptors. Let’s have a blast while caring for our planet! Presented by San Diego Parks and Recreation with support from Nature Collective Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The 8th Annual North County Veterans Stand Down (NCVSD) starts at 8 a.m. Thursday Oct 17 and goes through Noon Sunday Oct 20, 2024 at Green Oak Ranch in Vista. The North County Veterans Stand Down is an annual four-day event where ALL veterans and their families, especially those homeless or struggling, can receive much needed services in a safe, friendly, drug and alcohol-free, and secure environment. During their stay at the NCVSD, Veterans and their families will receive many services such as: meals, lodging, clothing, medical, dental, vision, veterinary care for their pets, plus many more services to help them both physically and mentally, all FREE of charge. NEW THIS YEAR, the VA is bringing in a doctor on Thursday and Friday to perform evaluations for Compensation & Pension claims, greatly speeding up the disability claims process! Veterans may stay overnight in cabins or visit during the day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. - Noon Sunday, when services are offered. Not all services are available every day, so we recommend attending Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Register to attend, volunteer, or donate to our cause at www.ncvsd.org NCVSD is an all-volunteer, nonprofit group of veterans and family members who care enough about our veterans to work long, hard hours to make this happen. We are grateful to all our community partners, including Supervisor Desmond and the County of San Diego, Healing California, North County Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, American Legion Riders Ch. 365, Vista Elks, Los Rancheros Kiwanis Club, Helen Woodward Animal Center, and many more! North County Veterans Stand Down on Facebook / Instagram

Dreamers Market is set to host the Gourd Vibes Only Pop-Up Market at Del Mar Plaza on Saturday, October 12, from Noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy free admission and explore a variety of local vendors showcasing unique crafts, permanent jewelry, and more. The event features a festive atmosphere with live music, face painting, and complimentary pumpkin gifts, perfect for a day of fall fun. In addition to the market, Del Mar Plaza offers a stunning coastal experience with breathtaking ocean views and over 30 shops, restaurants and personal services. Before or after browsing the market, guests can explore the boutiques, work out at a fitness studio including the new Yoga Barre, enjoy a treatment at the all new SkinSpirit medspa, and savor a meal at acclaimed eateries like newly opened The Cottage Restaurant, Il Fornaio, Monarch Ocean Pub, Pacifica Del Mar, Tamarindo, and more. For more information, visit https://delmarplaza.com/.