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Did you know that spending just 5 minutes with a dog can lower your stress and cortisol levels? The SD Fire-Rescue's facility dogs will be visiting the Central Library on October 25th to help patrons learn about how dogs can aid in stress relief (while providing hands-on proof!). These certified crisis dogs and their handlers are trained to recognize stress in humans and provide comfort in a safe, compassionate, and fluffy manner. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Join us at WNDR Museum on Wednesday, October 25th, as Jason Mayden, artist, author, and designer, launches a digital version of his art exhibition, Boys Break Too. Featuring seven original pieces, digital collectibles and commemorative merchandise exploring intergenerational trauma and the emotional suppression that Black male masculinity faces as a means of survival, this intimate presentation will spark constructive conversations that promote collective healing and raise awareness about mental health resources. Mayden’s appearance coincides with International Artists Day at WNDR Museum San Diego with free admission from 11a.m. to 9 p.m., celebrating the artist in all of us. Guests are encouraged to make reservations in advance to guarantee entry. Walk-ups are welcome on a first-come-first-serve basis as space allows. For more information visit: wndrmuseum.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Calling all witches and wizards - Duck Dive is hosting Harry Potter Trivia on Wednesday, October 25th! Dust off your broomsticks and spell books and join this PB hot spot for an evening of mischief and mayhem. Trivia will be accompanied by Harry Potter-themed drinks, so you won’t want to miss out. Hosted by Sunset Trivia, games will begin promptly at 8:00 PM and tickets can be purchased here. To ensure you’re seated together, reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling Duck Dive at (858) 273-3825. Arrive early to grab dinner and drinks, as Duck Dive’s classic coastal menu boasts plenty of delicious dishes including tacos, salads, sandos and burgers, and entrees like the Grilled Chicken Chimichurri with roasted poblano-cilantro rice, lemon-chimichurri sauce, grilled veggies, marinated cherry tomato, and shave fennel salad.

Does your dog have what it takes to show at the Dog Stars and win a Sirius Award? We loved your submissions, but now it's finally time to see which dog videos are worthy of a Sirius Award! Join us for an evening of phenomenal community-submitted films and an informational panel from dog behaviorists, animal rescues, and conservationists. Please note that only Service Dogs are allowed within library buildings. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Join us for a light-filled healing night on your yoga mat! Divine Light healing works deep in the aura to initiate physical, mental, and emotional transformation and spiritual upliftment in every area of life. It increases self-reliance and self-confidence, helps release past traumas and negative habits, accelerates the development of talents and abilities, and increases harmony in relationships. Neil Mintz will facilitate the event involving certified Divine Light healers. The theme for this healing night is Building Confidence: Low confidence is one of the most significant blocks to success in any area of life. It keeps us from fulfilling our destiny and limits our joy and inner peace. Low self-esteem is not part of who we are; it is a deep-rooted belief that can be changed. We'll start this healing night with a short discussion on confidence. Then, you'll lie on your mat while you receive light from a certified Divine Light healer, targeted to build your consciousness of spirit. Neil Mintz is a certified Divine Light Teacher through Spiritual Arts Institute, with 12 years of intensive study in metaphysics and healing. A devoted husband and father of two sons, Neil founded a highly successful manufacturing company innovating new products. Neil currently volunteers his fulltime to serving the Institute as Director of Events and Outreach, on the Board of Directors, and teaching workshops and classes. Neil’s teaching style is open and accessible. He focuses on helping students understand how to apply the teachings in their everyday lives. Stay Connected on Facebook

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a disease that affects over 6 million Americans. Also, we take a look into the role sleep plays in our overall brain health and well-being.

What better way to pause in the flurry of the Winter Holiday Season than to spend a cozy evening being read to? Hear stories read aloud by professional actors that highlight the many means and ways we come together during the darkest months of the year to find comfort and light in one another. Visit: writeoutloudsd.com/story-concerts/ Write Out Loud San Diego on Facebook

Art Party opens "Korea in Color: A Legacy of Auspicious Images," a brand-new exhibition of contemporary works of art in dialogue with select traditional masterpieces coming from the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. This exhibition celebrates color and the legacy of symbolic imagery in Korean painting, setting the tone for a very vibrant evening. The event is an indoor/outdoor experience with an open-air activity terrace in addition to festivities in the Museum’s rotunda and gallery spaces. Come dressed to impress in your most colorful attire. You won’t want to miss this multi-sensory evening at the Museum! ART PARTY INCLUDES: Opening night preview of featured exhibition, "Korea in Color: A Legacy of Auspicious Images", plus insights from Museum docents who will be available for art dialogue throughout the evening Exciting signature cocktails from both local and Korean brands West 32 Soju, Zini Vodka, and Hummy Sparkling Soju themed on the Korea in Color exhibition Special iced teas and coffee from Midnight Animal, and iced boba from Tealightful Cafe Tastings from local restaurants, including Woomiok, Glass Box, Panama 66, and Zen Modern Asian Bistro Delectable snack selections from KoreaCrate High-tech cotton candy creations in a variety of shapes and colors from Sweet Art Cotton Candy Colorful video filming with Hypno Photo Booth Live painting by Korean American muralist Kimchi Juice Hands-on opportunity to explore flora and fauna in Korean art using holographic watercolors and collage to create your own unique landscape Music by DJ KSLY and live performances KPOP glitter eye makeup by GLMR And many more activities to be announced! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $75 Gallery Collective members | $85 Museum members | $100 nonmembers San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

FILM FORUM CORONADO: “The Woman In The Window” Wednesday, November 15 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library (Winn Room) 640 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: 619-522-7390 Website: www.coronadolibrary.org Film & Discussion Adults Free “WOMAN IN THE WINDOW” (1944. 99 minutes) - Edward G. Robinson is featured as a criminology professor who falls hard for a woman pictured in a painting (Joan Bennett) and soon — desire, temptation, deception and murder follow in Fritz Lang’s dazzling film noir nightmare. Co-starring Raymond Massey. FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, on the first and third Wednesdays, with an introduction before the film and a discussion afterward, led by Ralph DeLauro. FILM FORUM CORONADO is presented by the Coronado Public Library, the Friends of the Coronado Library, and the Coronado Island Film Festival.

Film Forum Coronado: "And Then There Were None" Wednesday, November 1 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library (Winn Room) 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: 619-522-7390 Website: www.coronadolibrary.org Film & Discussion Adults Free “AND THEN THERE WERE NONE” (1945. 98 minutes) Rene Clair’s star-studded adaptation of Agatha Christie’s devilish, tightly wound contraption. Ten strangers are lured to a remote island by an anonymous host only to be accused of crimes and ticked off one by one. The cast includes Barry Fitzgerald, Walter Huston, Louis Hayward, Judith Anderson, and Roland Young. FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, on the first and third Wednesdays, with an introduction before the film and a discussion afterward, led by Ralph DeLauro. FILM FORUM CORONADO is presented by the Coronado Public Library, the Friends of the Coronado Library, and the Coronado Island Film Festival. FILM FORUM Coronado on Facebook