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Pope Francis, one of the most popular popes in decades, has died. As the world mourns and reflects on his legacy, NPR would like to hear your stories.

You are cordially invited to attend the 3rd Annual Christmas Concert at the Church of the Nativity on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The Nativity Choir, an ensemble of San Diego’s finest vocalists will be joined by San Diego Baroque, a collaborative ensemble made up of some of the area's finest early music specialists with Dr. Alison Luedecke, Music Director. Admission is free. There will be a freewill offering with all proceeds going to support the Nativity Music Program. Our Christmas Concert illuminates Mary’s journey from the Annunciation through Jesus' birth. When drawing inspiration for this concert, Dr. Luedecke recalls “I look at the statue of Mary every time I play the organ at Nativity. One day I wondered- wouldn’t it be great to have Christmas program from Mary’s perspective?” It is intended to be a beautiful and reverent sacred music journey. A featured choral piece is a double choir setting of the Magnificat by Charles Theodore Pachelbel. The son of the renowned Johann Pachelbel, he changed his name from Carl Theodorus after moving to America. The premiere of this amazing piece took place in New York City during the time of Bach. Other choral music includes excerpts from Händel's Messiah, Ave Maria settings by Josquin Desprez and Franz Biebl, O magnum mysterium by Morton Lauridsen, Angelus ad Virginem, and John Rutter’s "Nativity Carol”. There will also be excerpts from Arcangelo Corelli: “Christmas” Concerto in g minor ‘Fatto per la Notte di Natale’ Op. 6, no. 8. Visit: https://nativitycatholic.weconnect.com/

Cellar Hand is thrilled to introduce a new series, Hand Made, showcasing the talented winemakers behind their all-California wine list! Aaron Walker, Pali Wine Co.’s longtime winemaker, will join them on Thursday, December 12. Aaron will be pouring four of his favorite wines, including Pali's first vintage of estate-grown Chenin Blanc, along with their acclaimed Pinot Noir, Cabernet Pfeffer, and Syrah. Cellar Hand’s chef Logan Kendall and his team will be serving a special food pairing to perfectly complement each pour, designed exclusively for this event. They hope guests will join them for this unique tasting experience and look forward to seeing everyone at the first of many Winemaker Nights! Visit: https://www.cellarhandhillcrest.com/ Cellar Had on Instagram

Join our annual end-of-year presentation about the San Elijo Lagoon Restoration project. What types of habitats are thriving? How are areas of refuge helping birds and other wildlife? Hear updates on the current 50-year ecosystem monitoring program by Tim Stillinger, PhD. Virtual presentation via Zoom (link will be shared with those who register) Visit: Nature Collective Hosts San Elijo Lagoon Restoration + Monitoring Presentation Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Gather your friends, family, or come solo and enjoy an evening of holiday cheer, tasty treats, and festive fun with a Holiday Cookie Decorating session at the Grand Social. Visit: Holiday Cookie Decorating Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

The pope's death at age 88 ends a 12-year papacy that began with the historic resignation of Francis' predecessor in 2013. Now a period of mourning begins along with a process to select a new pope.

Join VECA at the Lakeside VFW for a holiday after hours mixer! All are welcome. Visit: Veterans East Count Alliance Holiday Mixer

San Pasqual Winery is celebrating 15 years at their downtown La Mesa Tasting Room located on La Mesa Blvd. this December with festive wine events for the public to enjoy, including a Vintage Wine Tasting Event from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7th. The event will feature a tasting of 10 vintage wines from 2009 and beyond. Guests will also have the opportunity to win prizes from local businesses and talk with the owners, Mike and Linda McWilliams, one-on-one. Additionally, there will be a $10 discount on bottle purchases during the event. Tickets for the event are $20 for San Pasqual Winery Wine Club members and $25 for non-members. San Pasqual Winery is San Diego’s first urban winery and produces approximately 3,000 cases of wine each year. The winery sources its grapes from a variety of local and renowned vineyards across California, and produces the wine at La Mesa Wine Works, located in the La Mesa commercial district. San Pasqual Winery is a family owned and operated winery located in La Mesa, Calif. Owners, Mike & Linda McWilliams, purchased the winery in 2009 and have grown it into the thriving business it is today. The winery boasts three tasting rooms, including La Mesa Wine Works, La Mesa Village Tasting Room & Gallery, and Seaport Village Tasting Room. Wine Club membership is also available featuring quarterly wine releases, events and specials. Visit: https://www.sanpasqualwinery.com/ San Pasqual Winery La Mesa on Instagram and Facebook

San Pasqual Winery is celebrating 15 years at their downtown La Mesa Tasting Room located on La Mesa Blvd. this December with festive wine events for the public to enjoy, including a Bubble Bash Tasting Event from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 8th. Guests can try up to 10 different sparkling wines, including the return of a San Pasqual Winery favorite, Brut Rosé. There will also be sparkling wine gift sets available at special pricing, great for holiday gifting and entertaining. Additionally, there will be a $10 discount on bottle purchases during the event. Tickets for the event are $20 for San Pasqual Winery Wine Club members and $25 for non-members. San Pasqual Winery is San Diego’s first urban winery and produces approximately 3,000 cases of wine each year. The winery sources its grapes from a variety of local and renowned vineyards across California, and produces the wine at La Mesa Wine Works, located in the La Mesa commercial district. San Pasqual Winery is a family owned and operated winery located in La Mesa, Calif. Owners, Mike & Linda McWilliams, purchased the winery in 2009 and have grown it into the thriving business it is today. The winery boasts three tasting rooms, including La Mesa Wine Works, La Mesa Village Tasting Room & Gallery, and Seaport Village Tasting Room. Wine Club membership is also available featuring quarterly wine releases, events and specials. Visit: https://www.sanpasqualwinery.com/ San Pasqual Winery La Mesa on Instagram and Facebook

La elección está envuelta en secretismo y a los cardenales se les prohíbe comunicar al mundo exterior lo que ocurrió durante la votación en el cónclave, que se lleva a cabo detrás de las paredes con frescos de la Capilla Sixtina.