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The paid, hands-on experience comes through a restaurant, urban garden and private events catering company called MAKE Projects.

The Retreat celebrates the holiday season – animals and all! Guests can enjoy craft and gift vendors, hot cocoa and cider, cotton candy, hot dogs, raffles, and hayrides. There will also be a special appearance from Santa Claus himself! The whole family is invited to spend the day and celebrate the season with our animals and special activities! Regular admission prices apply. Single day admission is $38 for adults and $20 for kids (children under 2-years are free); seniors (60+) are $28. Alpine residents, military, first responders, teachers and veteran families receive a 10% discount (purchase tickets at the Retreat). Parking is complimentary. SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Enjoy a Mainly Mozart holiday concert headlined by Handel’s masterful Messiah, “the classic holiday oratorio.” The work will performed by the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra Chamber Players, comprised of top players of the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra Advanced Ensemble, and vocalists Tasha Koontz, Soprano, Maria Caughey, Mezzo Soprano, Adam Caughey, Tenor and Museop Kim, Bass/Baritone. Follow Mainly Mozart on social media: Facebook & Instagram

Celebrate a year full of memories and growth with your friends at Coco Maya! They’ll be throwing their first New Years Eve party featuring a welcome glass of champagne, fire dancers at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., a midnight balloon drop, and more! Start the night off by dining at the beautiful rooftop restaurant with their $99 prix fixe menu and $150 with drink pairings. To get into the true New Year’s Eve mood, take advantage of their $199 open bar drink special where you can enjoy all the cocktail bar has to offer from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Bottle service will also be available for those who make reservations ahead of time. Visit OpenTable to save a spot at the best party in town at Coco Maya this New Year’s Eve by clicking here. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

Give From Your Heart Holiday Gift Drive to Benefit Promises2Kids. Toy drive will support the 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County Promises2Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for the 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County, is collecting new unwrapped gifts and gift cards to distribute to San Diego’s foster children this holiday season. The Give From Your Heart Holiday Gift Drive is presented by Carmel Mountain Preschool, and invites the community to join together to support foster children this holiday season. On December 12, Carmel Mountain Preschool will hold a drive from 9 to 11 A.M. and the community is invited to drop off a gift and take a photo with the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and Santa. Gifts can also be purchased online at Amazon and shipped to Promises2Kids (9400 Ruffin Court, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92123), or can be dropped off at Promises2Kids or at bin locations now through December 14. “We are so grateful to see how the community has come together to support foster children during the holidays year after year.” said Tonya Torosian, CEO of Promises2Kids. “Carmel Mountain Preschool has been a long-time supporter of Promises2Kids, and with the community’s support, we are able to make the holidays a little brighter for foster children.” Promises2Kids annually provides over 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County with the tools, opportunities, and guidance they need to address the circumstances that brought them into foster care, overcome the difficulties of their past, and grow into healthy and successful adults. You can visit here for a list of drop-off locations and more information. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Promises2Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for the 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County, is holding its 3rd Annual Holiday Wine Auction on December 3, 2022 from 3 to 4 p.m. The holiday season brings a time for giving and giving back. This year’s virtual event will allow attendees to bid on affordable to rare collectible bottles of wine from the comfort of their home. There will be opportunities to bid on bold reds, smooth whites, and champagnes during a certified sommelier-guided live auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County. To register and learn more about how to support Promises2Kids holiday season, visit here! Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The San Diego Automotive Museum (SDAM) will be hosting its monthly Cars & Coffee community event on Sunday, December 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. This is an exciting way to get outside on Sunday at beautiful Balboa Park and see cars of all makes and models while enjoying coffee and donuts courtesy of Donald Sewell from GEICO. The community is invited to visit the Museum during Cars & Coffee for a discounted admission price ($10 before 10 a.m.) or partake in the completely free event outside with coffee and donuts (while supplies last) for guests to enjoy while browsing the wide array of vehicles. The public is also invited to bring their own cars to display in the parking lot for other spectators to enjoy. Car owners are encouraged to decorate their “sleigh” and Santa will be there to pick his favorite. The Elusive Luxuries: Supercars and the Thrill of the Chase Exhibit is on display until January 8, 2022. These supercars combine technical sophistication, exotic looks, high-top speed, quick acceleration, and a commanding presence, offering drivers unique and exhilarating experiences. Rare, exclusive, and expensive, supercars feature far more power and performance improvements than are necessary for everyday motoring, yet this very impracticality only heightens their appeal. Some featured vehicles include 1966 Bizzarrini P538, a 1982 Lamborghini Countach, a 2012 Lamborghini Aventador, a 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago, and the 1953 Bentley Mark VI Graber Drophead Coupé that won Best of Class at Pebble Beach this year. Future Cars & Coffee events are generally held on the third Sunday of each month. Please check the Museum’s website for the most up-to-date event information. For questions about Cars & Coffee, please email Jazmine Magno. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Live music from: Slum Summer The Rightovers Davey Quinn (of Tiltwheel, etc) Visit: https://www.thetowerbar.com/calendar/slum-summer-2/ SOCIAL MEDIA Slum Summer: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The Rightovers: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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