Search results for

You’re invited to BLOOM — an elevated, pampering experience designed especially for new and expecting moms. Hosted by Children’s Primary Care Medical Group, this intimate morning invites you to relax, connect, and be pampered while gaining confidence and tools to navigate early motherhood with ease. You'll enjoy lunch, refreshments, and indulgent experiences (see below), plus connect with trusted local businesses that specialize in supporting moms at every stage You’ll also hear from a CPCMG pediatrician on how to find the right pediatrician for your family, followed by a live Q&A. Our Gift to YOU: Every mama attending BLOOM will receive a beautifully packed brand-new KeaBabies diaper bag filled with must-have essentials — a thoughtful gift from San Diego Moms, valued at over $250! Because when moms are nurtured — babies bloom. Your ticket includes lunch, refreshments, and a beautifully packed KeaBabies diaper bag filled with must-have essentials ($250+ value!). Plus, enjoy pampering indulgences and experiences, mini newborn and prenatal photo sessions with a professional photographer, exciting opportunities to WIN big prizes, and so much more! Tickets are only $20 now through October 31st! Early Bird Tickets (NOW through October 31): $20 Standard Tickets (November 1-7): $30 Here is what more about what you can expect at "Bloom: From Bump to Baby & Beyond" From Bump to Baby Portraits: If you haven’t yet captured the beauty of your pregnancy journey or those first precious moments with your little one, every mama attending will receive a complimentary mini photo session with a professional photographer. Each session includes two professionally edited, high-resolution images to keep, with the option to purchase additional photos. The Bloom Bar: Your go-to wellness escape featuring relaxing chair massages, refreshing mini facials, and rejuvenating self-care experiences designed to help every mama unwind, recharge, and glow. The Bloom Boutique Market: An intimate boutique-style market featuring a handful of local artisans and mom-loved brands. From skincare to keepsakes, every booth offers a little something special for you and your baby. About Your Speaker: Children’s Primary Care Medical Group Get ready to learn from the experts at Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG) — the region’s trusted network dedicated solely to children’s health and well-being. With locations throughout San Diego, CPCMG provides comprehensive care from newborns to teens, including annual well visits, newborn checkups, and sports physicals. Parents-to-be can even schedule a complimentary prenatal visit to find the right CPCMG pediatrician before baby arrives. Their pediatricians are ready to answer all your questions about sleep, feeding, growth milestones, and more — helping you feel confident every step of the way. About our Host Venue: BoujieMana We’re thrilled to introduce you to BoujieMana, recently named one of the “Best New Restaurants of 2024” nationwide — a must-visit destination in Serra Mesa that belongs at the top of your list! Conveniently located off Aero Drive and Kearny Villa Road, BoujieMana masterfully blends hospitality with approachable luxury. Every meal is an invitation to savor the finer things in life while embracing the timeless joy of gathering around the table — and yes, there’s ample complimentary parking waiting for you! Interested in becoming a vendor? Email Niki@sandiegomoms.com. Visit: https://sandiegomomsbloom.com/ CPCMG on Instagram and Facebook

Looking for a way to give back and celebrate the season with gratitude and connection? Share a meaningful experience with family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend. Join Zen Soul Balance and a group of talented sound artists and musicians for a 90-minute sound healing session inside the breathtaking St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego. Set against the stunning backdrop of the cathedral’s architecture and candlelit ambiance, this wellness experience is a soulful invitation to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself in community. Experience the synergy of masterful sound artists, musicians, and healers as they blend crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, didgeridoo, handpan, chimes, stringed instruments, and other therapeutic sounds to create a profoundly restorative journey. Get a sneak peek! Check out our highlights video on YouTube for a glimpse into this amazing experience @ZenSoulBalance Cathedral of Light is more than a personal healing experience – it’s a call to community care. In support of our unsheltered neighbors, we’re hosting a donation drive to benefit Alpha Project for the Homeless, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities through work, recovery, and support services. Want to make a bigger impact? Bring essential items to donate and receive priority seating at the event. See their wish list items below. Support Our Unsheltered Neighbors: As a thank you, guests who bring donations to support our neighbors transitioning from homelessness will receive early entry and priority seating. Your generosity will directly support Alpha Project’s mission to bring lasting change to the lives of those transitioning from homelessness in San Diego. Thank you for helping us make a difference! Please bring your generous donations, including the following: - Toiletry items: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner, body soap, chapstick, body lotion, hairbrush & comb, feminine hygiene products - Clothing (new or gently used): yoga pants, sports bras, tank tops, pajamas, new underwear & socks, casual clothing, shoes - Art supplies: pens, journals, or spiral notepads - Blankets, backpacks, duffel bags, fanny packs - Healthy non-perishable snacks: protein bars, granola bars, travel-size nuts, water bottles Meet Our Featured Artists: - Melissa Chu: Cellist – Resonating heartstrings with celestial sound - Chris Juan: Spiritual Musician – Uplifting spirits through sacred sound - Cindy Cuccia: Sound Practitioner – Exploring the frontiers of sound and consciousness - Teri Wilder: Sound Practitioner – Harmonizing body, mind, and spirit - Jon Freeman: Sound Practitioner – Joyful messenger of good vibrations - Katerina Rini: Vocalist / Sound Practitioner – Channeling the divine through voice and sound - Jeny Dawson: Sound Practitioner – Weaving sonic tapestries to transport and transform Benefits of Sound Healing: - Reduces stress and anxiety - Balances and clears the mind - Lowers heart rate and blood pressure - Supports mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being - Triggers the brain to chemically release natural opiates - Engages the parasympathetic nervous system, initiating calm and peace Beginner friendly, open to all levels and no experience necessary. Zen Soul Balance on Facebook / Instagram

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the only "chaos" on Chicago's streets is coming from federal immigration agents carrying our aggressive enforcement.

Get Ready to Wobble Before You Gobble! Join us for the annual Thanksgiving Gobble Trot 5K Run/Walk before you dive into the stuffing and turkey this year, get a run/walk in with your family, friends, and community. Burn some Calories, Make some Memories but spots do fill up faster than Grandma's gravy boat! Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk! There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. Timing: Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! What You Get (Swag Bag): Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway- Finisher's Medal! - Digital Training Pack - Online Results & Certificate of Completion- Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs- We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more. Packet Pickup: No hassle of picking up packets required! Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)- Race bibs are provided on race day. When will I get my Swag? You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. Race Updates: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race) Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30 a.m. Wave B: 8 a.m. Wave C: 8:30 a.m. Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) Virtual Run Option: Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal! Sponsorships & Promoting your Business: If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events Visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SanDiego/ThanksgivingTurkeyGobbleTrot5K10KSANDIEGO The Best Races on Instagram and Facebook

Anora's Sean Baker also took home Oscars for best directing, editing and original screenplay. Star Mikey Madison won best lead actress.

The Coronado Historical Association welcomes Captain Nancy Owen (ret.) for the next installment of the Fall 2025 Wine & Lecture Series. Captain Owen will be speaking on the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. Nurses have served in the Navy since 1908 in a variety of duty stations, stateside and overseas, on board hospital ships, aircraft carriers, as flight nurses, on rapidly deployable medical and surgical teams, in fleet hospitals, in the White House, and even in Yosemite National Park. Captain Owen will share experiences from her surprise and unique deployment to Zagreb, Croatia, as part of Fleet Hospital SIX in support of Operation Provide Promise in 1994. Join us on Thursday, September 18, at 5:30 p.m. for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

You and your family have worked hard on your Halloween costumes… here’s your opportunity to show them off! While you’re at it, document your efforts with some photos in the Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm. Participants in the Bates Costume Contest will get a certificate of participation, Halloween treats and a tractor hayride ticket. Not wearing a costume? Come anyway to enjoy the costume parade and cheer for your favorite costumes. Prizes will be awarded in four age categories, so everybody has a chance to win. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and costume parade and judging begin at 11 a.m. Create lasting memories at Bates with all the Pumpkin Patch activities, scrumptious food, and live music on the Bates Stage from 12-3 p.m. Parking is $10 during weekends only in October. Admission is free. Bates Nut Farm on Facebook / Instagram

Catch breakout San Diego artist and four-time San Diego Music Award nominee Jesse Ray Smith live at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA) with his full five-piece band for a night of powerful original music. The evening opens with a special performance by the Whitney Shay Duo. A soulful night of music you won’t want to miss! Jesse Ray Smith on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a pop-up exhibition at Revision, an inclusive studio located in Hillcrest/Bankers Hill. We are offering a free studio tour and immersive art making experience as part of San Diego Design Week. A selection of work by our artists-residence are on display with hands on stations for visitors to explore their various mediums of art making, including collaborative weaving, recycled sculpture building, block printing and more! Something for the whole family to enjoy. A free event, however registration is preferred as materials are limited. Bring a friend, stay as long as you’d like! This is a disability affirming space. Service animals welcome. Visit: https://eventship.com/event/09-20-25-revision-an-inclusive-studio-artmaking-experience REVISION on Instagram and Facebook

Following the Autumn Pair Classic Golf Tournament, raise a stein to fall at our Oktoberfest At The Inn Member Mixer! Join us on The Promenade for a cozy autumn evening filled with festive food, seasonal drinks, and fun for all ages. This year’s celebration also features a Pumpkin Painting Party, perfect for getting into the fall spirit! Each child’s $5 admission includes one mini pumpkin to decorate, and all painting supplies will be provided. Guests are also welcome to bring their own pumpkins. Prost to a festive night! Visit: https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/rancho-bernardo-inn-events#!/e/sep-27th-6-00-pm-september-member-mixer-oktoberfest-at-the-inn-2b7b288a/ Rancho Bernardo Inn on Instagram and Facebook