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Join us for a 1-mile fun run/walk, 5k or 10k race. After crossing the finish line, warm up with soup and Hanukkah jelly donuts, enjoy live music and holiday celebration activities for the whole family. Light up your spirits with the Festival of Lights Race. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center: Website / Facebook / Instagram

On Monday, December 8, Mission Beach’s Sandbar will be hosting a Winter Market! Whether you’ve yet to start your holiday shopping or you just have a few items to purchase, Sandbar invites you to sip while you shop local creatives, small business owners, makers and artisans, and service providers. There will also be free raffles sponsored by Cutwater Spirits and Los Cuernos Wine. The Winter Market is from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., and Sandbar is located at 718 Ventura Place, 92109. Sandbar on Facebook / Instagram

Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, spicy — or all of the above in one flavorful meal — we've got you covered. Here are 10 favorite cookbooks from the past year.

Using his formidable voice, looping pedals, and his vast imagination, musician, comedian, writer, and actor Reggie Watts blends and blurs the lines between music and comedy, wowing audiences with performances that are 100% improvised. Reggie Watts on Facebook / Instagram

Journey along the yellow brick road on a brand-new "Tinsel Trail to Oz"! Meet iconic characters from "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" on a self-guided path featuring 11 themed Christmas trees, plus a dazzling experience in The Garden Courtyard. Key stops on the Tinsel Trail to Oz include: “The Road to Oz” Tree – Victorian Lobby Begin your adventure at the famed two-story tree with 10,000 lights and 2,000 ornaments, complete with a yellow brick road constructed out of ornaments. “There Is No Place Like Home” Tree – Front Porch A warm welcome home to The Del with this heartfelt tree on the historic Front Porch. “The Yellow Brick Road” Experience – Garden Courtyard Stroll along a glowing yellow brick road lined with poppies and giant dandelions to meet Dorothy and friends at four spectacular 12-foot trees. Enjoy a cocktail from the Emerald Bar as you read about Oz author L. Frank Baum’s connection to The Del. Emerald Bar is open on Nov. 21-22, Nov. 27-29, Dec. 3, Dec. 5-6, Dec. 12-13, Dec. 20-Jan. 1. Garden closed on Dec. 2, 9, 10, & 19. “Glinda of Oz” Tree – Southpointe Lawn See Glinda the Good's stunning tree in decadent pinks. “The Wicked Witch of Oz” Tree at the Lightshow Encounter the story’s villain at a towering tree located at the “Wonder of Oz” Lightshow Spectacular. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Tree at Skating by the Sea See the Wizard by The Del’s world-famous beachfront ice rink. “The Emerald City” Trees in the Crown & Coronet Rooms Discover two glittering trees depicting the famed Emerald City. (Available for guests attending Thanksgiving Dinner, Victorian Tea, Christmas Eve Dinner, and Christmas Day Brunch.) Trees are visible to the public daily (except the Crown & Coronet Rooms). No reservations needed. Hotel del Coronado on Facebook / Instagram

The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the depths; the image of creative rebirth; the eternal cycle of change within us; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker seeks to know. — Joseph Campbell In this transformative four-week writing workshop, we will use the universal framework of the Hero’s & Heroine’s Journey to unlock the structural secrets of compelling narrative. We go beyond formula to explore how this blueprint shapes stories of transformation and change. We will bring the Monomyth to life by viewing its stages through the lens of an art exhibition, examining illustrated myths and stories using classical paintings, prints, sculpture, and iconic movie stills from Star Wars. The 4-Week Mythic Map This class applies the heroic structure through diverse narrative studies: Week 1: The Epic Founder. We begin with the foundational myth: Homer’s Odyssey. Week 2: The Forest and the Fear. We explore the framework through Russian and German Fairy Tales, focusing on female protagonists. Week 3: The Trickster’s Call. We study an international perspective with a Tlingit Origin Myth, examining the journey through the unconventional protagonist, Raven. Week 4: The Wrong Kind of Hero. We conclude by analyzing the ultimate complication: heroes whose journey leads to tragedy, studying Oedipus alongside Luke Skywalker from Star Wars. You will learn to apply these timeless archetypes directly to your work-in-progress, ensuring your plot is structurally sound and your character’s emotional journey is profound. This class is ideal for writers of fiction or screenplay looking to infuse their work with mythic power and universal resonance. The Writer’s Journey Map Your Story: The Hero’s and Heroine’s Journey Through Art and Myth “The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the depths; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker seeks to know.” — Joseph Campbell Ready to write stories that resonate across time? In this 4-week workshop, we reveal the universal structure of powerful storytelling (The Hero’s and Heroine’s Journey) using visual illustrations and storytelling. We explore this framework through diverse global narratives, illustrating every step with classical paintings, sculpture, prints, and iconic movie stills from Star Wars. You will study the journeys of: Homer’s Odyssey (The Epic Founder) Complex female protagonists from Russian and German Fairy Tales (The Forest and the Fear) The unconventional journey of the Raven from Tlingit Origin Myth (The Trickster’s Call) The tragic flaws of heroes like Oedipus and Luke Skywalker (The Wrong Kind of Hero) Learn how these mythic structures inform your own manuscript. Perfect your plot, deepen your characters, and discover the true power of the Monomyth. Four Sessions – Mondays, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 & 2/2 (1-3 p.m.) ZOOM (LIVE) San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Israel's military said the ceasefire in Gaza resumed after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight that killed 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials.

MESA MOVES: Dance Moments An evening of Dance and Entertainment featuring faculty, guest, and student choreography. See talented Mesa College Dancers take to the stage with energy, passion, and enthusiasm! Showcasing a wide range of dynamic dance styles, audiences will be wowed by Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, and More! Choreographers: Mesa Dance Faculty: Blythe Barton, Audrey Bondoc, Donna Flournoy, Faith Jensen-Ismay, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores Guest Choreographers: Nicole Diaz-Pellot, Lauren Hamilton Student Choreographer: Nika Fikhman *All sales are final. Show starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for the matinee. **Photo Image by Sue Brenner Photography.

Private 1st Class Tanner Rubio, 21, of Dixon, Calif., was killed Wednesday in what the Marines say was a "tactical vehicle mishap."

Belmont Park's Giant Dipper turns 100 this year. We discuss the significance of the boardwalk amusement park's longevity in San Diego.