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Get ready for a vibrant and unforgettable Día de Los Muertos celebration in Old Town San Diego, happening from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3, 2024! This year’s event promises an experience filled with culture, tradition, and fun for the entire family. Explore Over 40 Unique Altars (Ofrendas):Take a stroll through the heart of Old Town and immerse yourself in the beauty of more than 40 uniquely crafted altars. Each ofrenda honors loved ones who have passed, showcasing stunning artistry and heartfelt traditions. Family-Friendly Activities: Head to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, where you’ll find amazing art, hands-on activities, and educational opportunities to learn more about the rich traditions of Día de Los Muertos. Shop for Treasures: Explore a fabulous street market brimming with unique treasures, artisan crafts, and special keepsakes that capture the spirit of the celebration. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind items while supporting local artists. Special Events: Movie Night: On November 1, watch a free screening of the beloved film The Book of Life under the stars. It’s a magical way to kick off the festivities! Candlelit Procession: On November 2, join our annual candlelit procession, a beautiful tradition that illuminates the streets of Old Town as we honor those who have passed. Catrina Contest: Embrace the iconic imagery of Día de Los Muertos by entering the Catrina Contest. Show off your creative attire for a chance to win prizes! Mark your calendars now and be part of this extraordinary celebration of life, love, and memories. Old Town San Diego warmly invites you and your family to this incredible event, where culture and community come alive. Visit: Día de Los Muertos Celebration – November 1-3, 2024 Old Town San Diego on Instagram

"In mending and making, we mend ourselves" —Deena Beverly In this hand stitching gathering we will honor a memory, ourselves, someone or something else. As we reflect on our subject we may find clarity, understanding and peace of mind. The time provides space to see with fresh eyes of why this came to pass. We will then express our discovery through color, texture and composition, in a figurative or abstract style with thread, appliqué, color and pattern. Come stitch with us. Nothing is like stitching in community with others. It’s fun, healing and grounding. Nancy will teach you the techniques and walk you through the step-by-step process to assist you with creating your work of art! Nancy’s approach is all about self-expression Please feel free to bring any fabrics or swatch of clothing that you like or has a special meaning that you would like to include in your project. All the sewing and embroidery is done by hand. It’s a slow stitch process. Prerequisites: Please be able to thread a needle, tie a knot repeatedly and make a basic running stitch. (A bonus if you can backstitch.) Materials: Students to bring: A needle or two for sewing and embroidery, embroidery thread or floss, sharp fabric scissors, any fabrics, bits of lace or clothing that has a special meaning, beads or babbles that you would like to include in your project. Instructor to bring: The instructor will provide background fabric, fabric scraps, bits and bobs, embroidery floss and threads, basic tools, samples for inspiration and stitch-sample books. *If you don’t need to use any of the instructors supplies … and you have lots of opaque and transparent fabric scraps, embroidery thread, floss and needles… as-well-as a background fabric in linen or vintage cotton approximately 18x18 you can bring and forego paying instructor for materials. Please pack a snack! *Please note: The best fabric is linen, cotton, or something used or vintage. If you want to stitch on knit fabrics (T-shirt type), you can. NO! heavy fabrics like denim as we’ll be layering many pieces together. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Sectarian violence in recent weeks in Syria's Sweida region has left more than 1,000 people dead. Druze in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights say they feel betrayed by Syria's interim government.

Please join us on Friday for two free lectures. LIFE = Learning Is For Everyone and we welcome new visitors. We even serve snacks! At 1 p.m. "An Exploration of San Diego’s Little Italy" by Tom Cesarini, Author/Historian Little Italy is a neighborhood in downtown San Diego that was originally a predominantly Italian and Portuguese fishing neighborhood. Mr. Cesarini will help us explore the Italian restaurants, grocery stores, home design stores, art galleries and residential units that exist there today. At 2:30 p.m. "Ukraine As Seen By A Youth at the Border" Ivan Chana, Rotary Exchange Student. Ivan Chana is a Ukranian youth who has grown up amid the chaos and war of Ukraine. He will give us a first-hand account of his experiences. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Craft Beer Fest & OTL Tournament Drink + Eat + Play The 9th annual Over the Line Beer Fest & OTL Tournament, a kick-off to OTL’s July tournament, showcases some of San Diego’s finest craft breweries and food trucks. The festival offers diverse, unique, and flavorful brews, while food trucks provide a delicious and diverse culinary experience. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast, a foodie, or love to play Over the Line, this festival promises a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone. So, dust off your bats and come out to enjoy your favorite local beers! The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) hosts this annual OTL tournament, which takes place at Mariners Point in San Diego. The one-day tournament is action-packed, and we announce the champions on Saturday. Tournament Divisions: (Prizes to 1st and 2nd in each division) Women’s Open Men's Glove Division (gloves are allowed in this division) Men’s Open (gloves are not allowed in this division) Men’s Masters (must be 45; gloves will be allowed in this division) Men’s Some Bucks (prize money awarded all games played Sunday 5/18) Men's Some Bucks - Prize Money Division Description Entry Fee: $300 entry fee Includes entry into the Saturday Beer Fest tasting. Team Limit: First 16 teams to register are accepted, no exceptions. Play Date: Sunday, May 18 only Game Format: 3 inning games, no exceptions. Seeds randomly selected. Payouts: Prizes awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams. Event Information: Over the Line Tournament: May 17, 2025 Games From: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Craft Beer Festival: May 17, 2025 Festival Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Team Entry: $161.66 (includes three tasting event wristbands for players) Unlimited Beer Tasting: $45.27 (general admission + 4 hours of tasting) General Admission: $6.13 (general admission only) Location: Mariner’s Point Park, 1215 Mariners Way, San Diego, CA 92109 Displayed prices include required charges, items and fees. All sponsors and participating breweries have discount codes for half off the $40 ticket. This event is open to all ages, alcohol will be served and an ID is required to purchase alcohol. Breweries Mike Hess Brewing Dos Desperados Brewery Second Chance Beer Co. 3R Brewing BNS Brewing Three Punk Ales Brewing Co. Resident Brewing Pure Project Burgeon Beer Company Kings & Convicts Brewing Co. Ballast Point Brewing Alesmith Brewing Mujeres Brew House Coronado Brewing Thorn Brewing Société Brewing The Lost Abbey Pacific Islander Brewing Co. Ashland Hard Seltzer You & Yours Distilling Co. FAQs Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? This event is open to all ages, 21+ with ID is required to purchase alcohol. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? There is ample parking on Mariner's Point and the city parking lots adjacent to Mariner's Point. Which breweries are going to be at the beer festival? We will post a list of breweries when we finalize the list. What can/can't I bring to the event? No alcohol can be brought in. No outside food or beverages are allowed. No bottles (or glass), no bicycles (you can lock them outside the playing area), no bowzers (not good for dogs). Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? info@ombac.org or on our Facebook page.

How has the Italian language historically been used and how is it used today in a complex audiovisual medium such as comics? This presentation by Dr. Antonio Iannotta (USD, San Diego Italian Film Festival) will discuss some of the authors, stories, heroes, magazines, and books that created the illustrated imagery of Italians. Since right after WWII, Italian comics have become an extraordinarily important medium in Italian culture, a fertile and vibrant environment for authors, stories, and characters translated all over the world. Join this presentation with Q&A for an exciting journey into the Italian language used in Comics, with its relationships to Cinema, Literature, Art, and other media. Italian bites and drinks to follow Antonio Iannotta is the Artistic Director of the San Diego Italian Film Festival, a Professor in the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures at USD, and an instructor of Italian language, culture, and cinema at ICC.

With the Women's World Cup in the bag and 88 grand masters, India is ready to take over the chess world. And they're making sure their youngsters are poised to checkmate.

Featuring local artists from San Diego County. Enjoy a beautiful day in Seaport Village while you stroll through the Lighthouse District courtyard and browse artwork designed and crafted locally by San Diego artists. Visit: https://dosd.com/events/2024/11/9/the-seaport-village-art-walk-tickets Seaport Village on Instagram and Facebook

Karol Nawrocki, a 42-year-old historian and amateur boxer, is new to politics and ran as an independent but was backed by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party.

Joe Walsh is the first Alzheimer's patient to be treated with an experimental nasal spray designed to reduce inflammation in the brain.