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Let’s boo this – Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion will be our special guests at our 3rd Annual Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat – Coming Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Lake 1 and Lake 2. This will be a ghoulish day of trunk-or-treating, food trucks, games, inflatables, face painting, DJ, photo opportunities, and much more. There will be a Mary’s Donut walk and local businesses will be decorating their trunks/booths and handing out tons of candy to our little monsters. Dress in your best costume and join us! Parking is $10 and the event is FREE. A big THANKS to our 2025 Spooktacular Sponsors, we could not do this without their generous support! Visit: Santee Lakes Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat Santee Lakes on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready for an exciting and family-friendly Fall Festival full of adventure and discovery! Don’t miss your chance to explore nature’s amazing and quirky creatures—trust us, they’re not as spooky as they seem. Dive into the fun by joining our exciting costume contest, get creative with hands-on nature crafts, and experience live animal encounters that will wow everyone. Plus, explore the fascinating Nature Collective Discovery Booths, with highlights including: • Native plants — learn how some of San Diego’s most unique and bizarre plants have incredible tricks to survive our hot summers, from poking leaves to delightful scents. • Tide pools — discover the cool, slimy, and mysterious ocean creatures hiding among rocky shores and beaches. Fall low tides reveal these underwater wonders waiting to be explored! And that’s not all—enjoy Face Painting and bounce your way into fun! Sponsored by San Diego Parks and Recreation and supported by Nature Collective, this event is perfect for nature lovers and families alike. Remember to bring reusable bottles and cups to help us keep the event eco-friendly. Come explore, learn, and have a blast with us! Visit: https://naturecollective.org/event/fall-festival-october-19-2025/ Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

On display NOW, over 60 ambidextrous artworks, photos, educational graphics, and street art by Jim Houliston are inspired by history's greatest Thinkers, Creatives, and Athletes showcasing brain and body dual-dominance (aka ambidexterity). Learn in this exhibit what made Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Lebron James, Jimi Hendrix, Rodney Mullen and more, so physically and mentally unique. Find out what Neuroscience (as well as Kinesiology and Education) is missing in Peak Performance and Longevity from the study of Mirror Movement Development (MMD). You'll also learn how to practice and experience the benefits of MMD yourself. Meet the artist-educator at his book signing and closing reception event on Tuesday, September 30. Jim's book, "BIG3MMD: History's Ambidextrous and the Benefits of Mirror Movement Development."(MMD), is the world's first symmetric book (written both "forwards and backwards" in mirrored and traditional directions). Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/possible-program-case-hours-reduction-454134

Caltrans, through its Stormwater Campaign “Let’s Change This to That,” and the San Diego Coastkeeper are inviting local volunteers to help clean up Otay Valley Regional Park in honor of the 41st Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. This critical cleanup will remove trash, litter, and other waste ahead of the first heavy rains of the season, preventing the waste from washing untreated into local rivers, creeks, lakes, and the ocean. Location: Otay Valley Regional Park, Rios Avenue Staging Area: 1769 Rios Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911 RSVP: RSVP for the event here For More Information: https://www.sdcoastkeeper.org/

Join us on Saturday, September 27th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. outside of Monkeybar at Town and Country resort at our Buzz & Bloom Market to celebrate National Bee Month! Sip, shop, and celebrate all things bees and blooms with a variety of guest vendors: Pure Project Brewing: Pouring up our signature Atomic Buzz Blonde Ale collaboration beer Encinitas Honey: Honey tastings, educational beekeeping info, and a real observation hive Savage Bee-ches: Bee-utiful candles, soaps, balms, and more Little House of Flowers: Fresh floral bouquets Plus, buzz around our own hives: ARLO Bee Brunch: Sip on our honey-infused Queen Bee Cocktail, delicious brunch bites, plus a free gift. Reserve a table for Bee Brunch here. T&C Outlets: Sample bee-themed bites + sips from Monkeybar, Lapper, and The MRKT. Mark your calendars and bring your hive. The first 25 guests to RSVP will receive a FREE $25 gift card to use at any Town and Country restaurant. Please pick-up your free gift card at the Monkeybar booth during the Buzz & Bloom Market. Visit: https://www.towncountry.com/buzz-and-bloom-market/ Town and County Resort on Instagram and Facebook

Mexican Independence Day Celebration Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Globe's outdoor Copley Plaza Enjoy an exciting lineup of local artists and cultural offerings including performances by Mariachi Continental SD, DanzArts, Radical Ensamble, Tato Monraz and Ricardo Arredondo, Música del Barrio, and Los Charros de Rancho del Sol de San Ysidro. We are honored to celebrate this event with the Mexican Consulate in San Diego with a special guest appearance of Ambassador Alicia Kerber, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego, to commemorate this day by reciting “El Grito”, followed by a sing-along of the National Anthem. Hosts include Rudy Acosta and Myrel Soto. AXIS is produced by Family and Cross-cultural Programs Manager Valeria Vega. Schedule: 10:45 a.m.: Música del Barrio pre-show music 11:00 a.m.: Welcome with hosts Rudy Acosta and Myrel Soto11:05 a.m.: Mariachi Continental SD music performance #1 11:22 a.m.: DanzArts folklorico dance performance #1 11:34 a.m.: Radican Ensamble choir/music performance 12:00 p.m.: Los Charros de Rancho del Sol de San Ysidro live music and charro dance performance 12:16 p.m.: Música del Barrio DJ set and dance break 12:27 p.m.: Tato Monraz and Ricardo Arredondo live music performance 12:43 p.m. DanzArts folklorico dance performance #2 12:57 p.m.: “El Grito” with special guest appearance of Ambassador Alicia Kerber, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego1:07 p.m.: Mariachi Continental SD music performance #2 1:17 p.m.: DanzArts folklorico dance performance #3 1:25 p.m.: Música del Barrio DJ Set 1:30 p.m. Event ends _____________________________________ Celebración de la Independencia de México Sábado 13 de septiembre de 2025 11:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. Plaza Copley en el teatro Old Globe, ubicado en Parque Balboa La serie de eventos AXIS presenta la Celebración de la Independencia de México, con una emocionante cartelera de artistas locales y ofertas culturales incluyendo a Mariachi Continental SD, DanzArts, Radical Ensamble, Tato Monraz y Ricardo Arredondo, Música del Barrio, y Los Charros de Rancho del Sol de San Ysidro. Con la participación especial de la Embajadora Alicia Kerber, Cónsul General de México en San Diego, quién recitará “El Grito” seguido de un canto del Himno Nacional. Los maestros de ceremonias incluyen a Rudy Acosta y Myrel Soto. AXIS es producido por Valeria Vega, Coordinadora de programas familiares y culturales. Programa: 10:45 a.m.: Música del Barrio pre-show music 11:00 a.m.: Welcome with hosts Rudy Acosta and Myrel Soto11:05 a.m.: Mariachi Continental SD music performance #1 11:22 a.m.: DanzArts folklorico dance performance #1 11:34 a.m.: Radican Ensamble choir/music performance 12:00 p.m.: Los Charros de Rancho del Sol de San Ysidro live music and charro dance performance 12:16 p.m.: Música del Barrio DJ set and dance break 12:27 p.m.: Tato Monraz and Ricardo Arredondo live music performance 12:43 p.m. DanzArts folklorico dance performance #2 12:57 p.m.: “El Grito” with special guest appearance of Ambassador Alicia Kerber, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego1:07 p.m.: Mariachi Continental SD music performance #2 1:17 p.m.: DanzArts folklorico dance performance #3 1:25 p.m.: Música del Barrio DJ Set 1:30 p.m. Event ends The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

Raise a glass—it’s National Brunch Day! Sip on on cocktail specials, refreshing mocktails, or a mimosa towers to keep the bubbly flowing. Gather your brunch crew and make it a Sunday to remember! Free parking with validation. Visit: https://www.arlosandiego.com/ ARLO San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready for HauntFest 2025, El Cajon’s ultimate Halloween block party and the largest free Halloween event in San Diego County! Happening Friday, October 17, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Downtown El Cajon, this family-friendly festival draws thousands each year with costume contests, amusement rides, a haunted maze, trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treat with classic cars, live entertainment, and a family outdoor movie. Guests can also enjoy face painting, airbrush tattoos, and a sensory tent for a calming break from the action. Admission is free, so don’t miss the most thrilling Halloween celebration of the year! Visit: https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/hauntfest City of El Cajon on Instagram and Facebook

The Department of Transportation wants tougher rules for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly crash involving a trucker from India. Critics say it's an immigration crackdown by another name.

Retail expert Katie Thomas scours her local shopping mall in Pittsburgh to divine what Americans' shopping habits reveal about the economy and the nation's future.