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Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.

In any urban park, you might notice a few wild animals — a squirrel here, a duck there, or some evidence of raccoons — but what happens when all the wild animals, who otherwise blend in or exist under the radar, all conspire together to plan something really big? Writer Dave Eggers' recently published an all-ages novel called "The Eyes and the Impossible" that gives us the inside look on such a park, from the point of view of a stray dog. Eggers is the author of many books, and also an editor and publisher, the founder of McSweeney's and the educational arts nonprofit 826 National. He'll discuss the book at the San Diego Central Library on Monday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the Library Foundation San Diego: New York Times best-selling author Dave Eggers presents his new book The Eyes and the Impossible at the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. An audience Q & A and book signing will follow the author’s presentation. This event is free and open to the public. The Library Shop SD will sell books on-site, with proceeds supporting programs at the San Diego Public Library. If you’d like to reserve your book in advance, click HERE. Seating is first come, first served. Related links: San Diego Library Foundation website | Instagram | Facebook McSweeney's website | Instagram 826 National website | Instagram

Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. Open to writers of all genres. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. November's Focus | Paradox and Contradiction: This online class will explore how paradox is often a key part of good storytelling.

The Belmont Park Fall Car Show - Halloween Spectacular is October 29 from 3-6 p.m. Trophies for all classes, makes and models plus best dressed car (If you wish to dress it) Only $15 to enter your car! Free candy provided for those that wish to pass it out.. costumes optional Great Music, Awards, Food and Fun At the Beach Belmont Park on Facebook / Instagram

The holiest month in the Muslim calendar begins for many on Monday. This is what NPR readers will be praying for.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.

So-called point-of-sale donations have sharply increased in recent years, bringing in hundreds of millions a year. But the requests to "round up" your bill for charity have really taken off.

Celebrate the season at Mr. Jack O Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch! Enjoy a day of pumpkin picking & festive activities with the NEW Pumpkin Pass- includes access to attractions, seasonal games, and pumpkin decorating! Mr. Jack O Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch is Open Daily in October Pumpkin Plunge at Plunge PoolSwim With Pumpkins daily at the Plunge Annual Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch at Plunge Get tickets to this iconic event here The anticipated FREE Trick or Treating and seasonal Kids Free savings presented by Ralphs and more Fall activities are waiting for you here at Belmont Park! Free Parking & Admission HOURS VARY WEEKLY - PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR AND PLAN YOUR VISIT! Park Info Belmont Park on Facebook / Instagram

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the spookiest Halloween inspired music at Mt. Helix under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Information: 📍 Venue: Mt. Helix Park 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes (doors open 1 hour and 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) 🚃 Please note all guests will be transported to the amphitheater by a trolley. See your confirmation email for more details 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card Program: "Thriller" – Michael Jackson "This Is Halloween" from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" – Danny Elfman "In the Hall of the Mountain King" – Edvard Grieg Hedwig’s Theme from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" – John Williams "Ghostbusters" (Theme) – Ray Parker Jr. "Beetlejuice" (Theme) – Danny Elfman "Halloween" (Theme) – John Carpenter "The Addams Family" (Theme) – Vic Mizzy "Psycho" (Theme) – Bernard Herrmann "Danse Macabre" – Camille Saint-Saëns "Tubular Bells" (Theme from "The Exorcist") - Mike Oldfield "Time Warp" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" - Richard O’Brien and Richard Hartley Selections from String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor (Dresden Quartet), Op. 110 – Dmitri Shostakovich Performers: String Quartet - Range Ensemble

How to Blow Up A Pipeline is a lean, sleekly made movie about a modern-day monkey-wrench gang. Although unabashedly partisan, it doesn't preach or glamorize the eco-saboteurs.