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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.

Matsu is excited to bring back one of its most popular sake brewers, Heiwa Shuzo for another 6-course Sake Pairing Dinner. Located near Kainan City in Wakayama, Heiwa Shuzo has been a beloved choice among Matsu’s team and guests for its balanced, elegant sakes—from their “Aka” KID Junmai to their Umeshu “Tsuru-Ume Suppai.” Sourced from Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, their unique Koyasan soft spring water lends a soft, luscious quality to every bottle. This special dinner will feature 6 sakes, including KID Muryozan Junmai Ginjo, the highest grade of the KID lineup and winner of the International Wine Champion Sake 2020 (selected from over 1400 entries!) Chef William Eick will be crafting a one-night-only special menu to perfectly complement this exceptional sake lineup. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. About Matsu: The dining experience of a lifetime awaits for you on the other side of a towering wooden door in south Oceanside. From hot towels served before your meal, to detailed descriptions of ingredients used in each course, to sake pairings from a certified Sake Sommelier and a low-lit sultry atmosphere, Matsu delivers in every way. You’ll be treated to creative, contemporary dishes that highlight Japanese tradition and local terroir, complete with the only Japanese wines in the county. Discover why Matsu has earned its place in San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants list as “Best Japanese Restaurant” two years running!

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/.

Heathrow Airport said it was "fully operational" on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. But airlines warned that severe disruption will last for days.

Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is FREE! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. WHO: You! WHAT: Little Fish Comic Savvy! WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115 Little Fish Comic Book Studio on Facebook / Instagram / X

As with Europe, the Trump administration is sending conflicting signals to America's long-standing allies in Asia, with whom the U.S. has deep-rooted security agreements that date back to the 1950s.

The advisories come after some citizens from European countries and Canada have been detained and deported by immigration officials while traveling to the United States.