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McDonald’s is partnering with SoCal native and founder of the famous game Millennial Lotería, Mike Alfaro, to design a special McDonald’s edition of the iconic game “lotería.” The games will be provided exclusively to restaurants during game night events throughout October in select locations across San Diego, LA, OC, Riverside and Ventura counties. Thursday, Oct. 12, McDonald’s will be hosting a special game night from 6-8 p.m. in National City at 2140 E Plaza Blvd. Customers and fans will play McDonald’s Lotería and have a chance to win special prizes.

The goblins are haunting, the monsters will mash, it's time to get ready for our Halloween bash. Join the best young performers in San Diego as they perform some the best known spooky songs for you from "Beetlejuice the musical," "Little Shop of Horrors," "The Addams Family," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and much more. It is a spectacular event of music, light, drama, and dance! We hope you will join us for a concert you won't want to miss and stay after the show to take photos with your favorite characters. Theater for Young Professionals on Facebook / Instagram

Join New York Times bestselling author, world-renowned scientist, and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin, Ph.D. for a celebration of DIFFERENT KINDS OF MINDS, the Young Readers Edition of the instant New York Times bestseller Visual Thinking. This event is for all ages, and an audience Q&A and book signing will follow the presentation. This event is free and open to the public. Reserved seating is available for those who pre-order a copy of "Different Kinds of Minds" from the Library Shop SD. About the Book: Albert Einstein. Steve Jobs. Maya Lin. These geniuses are all visual thinkers. Are you? Do you like puzzles, coding, and taking things apart? Do you write stories, act in plays, slay at Wordle? The things you are good at are clues to how your brain works. Are you good at math? Working with your hands? Are you a neat freak or a big mess? With her knack for making science easy to understand, Temple Grandin explains different types of thinkers: verbal thinkers who are good with language and visual thinkers who think in pictures and patterns. You will discover all kinds of minds and how we need to work together to create solutions to help solve real-world problems. About the Author: Temple Grandin is a distinguished professor of animal science at Colorado State University and the author of the New York Times bestsellers Animals in Translation, Animals Make Us Human, The Autistic Brain, and Thinking in Pictures, which became an HBO movie starring Claire Danes. Dr. Grandin has been a pioneer in improving the welfare of farm animals as well as an outspoken advocate for the autism community. She resides in Fort Collins, Colorado. Related links: Library Foundation SD website | Instagram San Diego Public Library website | Instagram Temple Grandin website | Facebook

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, 14 restaurants and breweries across San Diego County are inviting guests to ‘Sip, Savor and Save the Tatas’ to make a positive impact by pledging to donate a portion of their sales to Keep A Breast Foundation through the month of October. These philanthropic partners’ mission is to reduce breast cancer risk and its impact globally through art, education, prevention, and action. Alternative Strategies, a local full-service marketing communications firm, has brought together hospitality clients to support this meaningful cause. The following establishments have joined hands with Keep a Breast in this initiative: - Arely’s French Bakery: 50% of sales from pink French Macaroons and Cotton Candy Mimosa - City Tacos: 15% of each pink Holy Mole Tacos - Coco Maya: 10% off every The Pink Minx cocktail - Duck Dive: $1 of every Pink Cocktail, cocktail to be decided during 9/27 cocktail competition - George’s at the Cove: $1 from every Sweet Sunset cocktail - Mavericks Beach Club: $1 from every Mavericks MargariTATA - Novo Brazil Brewing/ Nova Easy Kombucha: 25% of La Ola Dragon Fruit Kombucha each Friday. - RustiCucina: $1 from every Cheese Wheel Pasta - Sandbar: $2 from every Pretty in Pink cocktail - Spill the Beans: 25% of Cinnamon Rolls with pink icing, available at Gaslamp and Seaport Village - Tacaliente: $1 from every Pink Horchata - The Original 40 Brewing Company: 100% of proceeds from Pink Sour Beer during October - The Smoking Gun: 25% of sales from Barbie Wings tossed in pink bbq sauce, 25% of sales from Mexican Teremana Blanco - The Whiskey House: $5 of each Pink Cocktail From delectable desserts to mouthwatering entrees, tantalizing tacos to refreshing sips, there are numerous ways to dine and drink in October to show support for this organization that is making a significant difference in the community. Updates on funds raised can be viewed here - KAB ACTIVISTS (funraise.org) The Keep A Breast Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to reduce breast cancer risk and its impact globally through art, education, prevention and action. Since it was founded in 2000, KAB has acknowledged the power and vision of our young population-proactively engaging in societal change and passionate about receiving and promoting education-to establish their identities and place in the world through meaningful action. We strive to empower youth to become their own health advocates and believe that art and creative expression are powerful healing tools. “i love boobies!” an inscription on our popular, Supreme Court-stirring merchandise, continues to spark conversation and prompt action globally, as does our work as a leading global youth-based breast cancer prevention organization, with global affiliates in Europe, based in France, and partners in Mexico, Zambia, Kenya, and The Democratic Republic of Congo. Constantly pushing the boundaries of the pink ribbon status quo, Keep A Breast has always encouraged young people to build a loving relationship with their physical health, and be aware of changes. For more information visit: keep-a-breast.org Stay Connected on Social media Facebook Twitter Instagram: @keepabreast

Plaza Paseo Real, a neighborhood shopping center in Carlsbad, invites the community to its Halloween Spooktacular event on Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fun-filled family-friendly event features trick-or-treating stations (while supplies last), face painting and balloon twisters. Attendees are welcome to wear Halloween costumes; costume accessories resembling weapons are not permitted at the shopping center. This event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. For more information visit: www.plazapaseoreal.com/events. Plaza Paseo Real on Facebook / Instagram

Parents night out? Give the kids some kid’s time with The Seabird Resort's themed kids’ club experience! Kids will get to play fun outdoor and indoor games, complete take-home themed crafts and enjoy a night with our experienced recreation kids’ club staff. Recommended for ages 4 to 14. Reservation are $55 per child.

Sharp HealthCare offers a complimentary education group led by a clinician for participants to learn about cognitive behavioral therapy. You find out how cognitive behavioral therapy can help treat: • Depression • Anxiety • Bipolar disorder • Panic disorder • Phobias • Anger • Relationship problems • Grief • Most other difficulties discussed in therapy A form of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy is research-based and helps to identify the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and their impact on life situations. Click here to learn more about this event!

The Rastrelli Cello Quartet is exhilarating - and to say that their performances are breathtaking is an understatement! Hailing from Germany, the group will be visiting Fallbrook as part of their 2023 North American Tour. They have built a broad and unique repertoire that just can’t be found anywhere else. The cellos have such diverse sounds they make you think you are hearing an old piano playing ragtime, a saxophone of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, or Piazzolla’s bandoneon. This concert is a must-see! Related links: Fallbrook Music Society: website | Facebook

Truth in Comedy, or TiC for short, is a storytelling, stand-up comedy, and art show where humanity is the muse. It's a unique experience that's raw and beautiful. Three individuals will tell a very personal story from their life, aka their truth, where they will be very open, honest, and vulnerable. Afterwards, a comedian will perform a set inspired by the story. At the end of the night, an artist will present three pieces of art they created inspired by the stories as well. Join us for this unique experience to see why no matter what we go through, we can always find something to smile or laugh about. Real... Funny... Storytellers: Tina Hoang Marshall Cotta J. Carroll StarLitWriter Comedians: Byron Stamps Jesse Egan Kane Holloway Artist: Miranda Squillace

Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10:00 a.m. Balboa Park features numerous trees from around the world that have monument status in the State of California. These “Guinness Book of Record Flora” are frequently noted on the internet and on various lists of amazing trees. The tour will point out their unusual features and provide background on their uses in the places where they originated around the globe. Stay Connected on Social Media | Facebook + Twitter + Instagram