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Santa will be at Grand Social every weekend to meet with kids and learn their Christmas wishes. On Christmas Eve, Santa will read “The Night Before Christmas” at 6 p.m. by the holiday tree at Grand Social.

Have you ever seen snow in San Elijo? Come with us to watch the coyote brush shedding fluffy white seeds that sail and fall like snowflakes in a winter wonderland. Glance at a frosty branch and you might spot tiny pink-tinged “pine cones.” These are bud galls, the handiwork of tiny midges that lay their eggs on developing buds. The Toyon celebrates winter with vibrant red “holly” berries, while the Thrasher belts out “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle Bells.” Happy Holidays from San Elijo Ecological Reserve! Event is weather permitting, and wildlife is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of what you will see. Adults; Accessible Trail; Registration Required (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants) Visit: Nature Collective Wildlife Tour Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Step into a world of sophistication as you bid farewell to the old and welcome the new at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Amaya. Indulge in a sumptuous culinary journey with a meticulously crafted menu that reflects the finest in gourmet dining. $295 per adult, $95 per child (ages 2-10); plus, taxes and gratuity. Reservations available on OpenTable. Make a reservation Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

Cellar Hand is thrilled to introduce a new series, Hand Made, showcasing the talented winemakers behind their all-California wine list! Aaron Walker, Pali Wine Co.’s longtime winemaker, will join them on Thursday, December 12. Aaron will be pouring four of his favorite wines, including Pali's first vintage of estate-grown Chenin Blanc, along with their acclaimed Pinot Noir, Cabernet Pfeffer, and Syrah. Cellar Hand’s chef Logan Kendall and his team will be serving a special food pairing to perfectly complement each pour, designed exclusively for this event. They hope guests will join them for this unique tasting experience and look forward to seeing everyone at the first of many Winemaker Nights! Visit: https://www.cellarhandhillcrest.com/ Cellar Had on Instagram

Get ready to jingle and mingle with Taste 'N' Tinis!🍸 Join us in Hillcrest on December 12th from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. for holiday fun!🛍️ This 21+sip and stroll event will feature: 🍸 Mini Holiday Martinis 🍔 Mouthwatering Bites 🥳 20+ Participating Restaurants and Retail Shops 🛍️ Holiday Shopping Deals 🌈 A Stroll Throughout San Diego's Most Vibrant Neighborhood We have both GA and VIP tickets available. VIP ticket holders will receive early participation entry at 5:00 pm and a commemorative Taste 'N' Tinis glass. Get your tickets today!🎟️ Visit: https://www.fabuloushillcrest.com/taste-n-tinis

Mainly Mozart, home to the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in the United States through the highly acclaimed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra, has announced a new chamber music series to launch in Fall 2024 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The “Sommelier Concertmasters Series” promises guests a unique opportunity to “taste what you hear” and will feature the concertmasters of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Dallas Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, paired with top sommeliers. The third and final concert in the series showcases LA Phil Concertmaster and Mainly Mozart favorite Martin Chalifour – who first performed with the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival in its inaugural year in 1989. Chalifour will be accompanied by pianist Steven Vanhauwaert featuring works by Dvorak, Brahms and Ravel. The wines will be curated by Marino Monferrato - the official Maître D'hôtel of Chef Gordon Ramsay's hit Fox show "Hell's Kitchen." 6 p.m. Welcome Reception and Silent Auction 6:30 p.m. Discussion with the sommelier led by Chef Claudia Sandoval 7 p.m. Concert. Wine will be poured between musical selections, and sommeliers and musicians will illustrate the connection of the wine to the pieces being performed. PROGRAM: Bach: Sonata in B flat major Dvorak: Romantic Pieces op. 75 Lalo: Symphonie espagnole op. 21 Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte (arr. Kochanski) Dvorak: Slavonic Dance in E minor No. 2 Brahms: Hungarian Dance in D minor No. 2 Tickets: Single concert tickets begin at $125 and tables of four begin at $1,000. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.mainlymozart.org/wine.

Headliners: Fiction: Kevin Kearney Poetry: Daniela Sow Nonfiction: Marco Wilkinson Student Readers: Alexis Bullock, Ella Hachee, Rebecca Li, Nadeen Maida, Jane Naranjo, Allis Nash, Alan Parmeter, Sarah Southern, Anna Wang, Emma Weber Structure: Doors open and cookies available starting at 6:30 p.m. The reading will begin at 7 p.m. 11 students will read for 3-5 mins apiece, and then we'll have the 3 headliners read for 7-10 mins apiece.

Happy New Year!!! We are excited to kick off 2025 at the University Club downtown. Please note: parking is not included. The University Club has provided the following options: Self Park: daily max $33 (price varies on number of hours) Valet: daily max $38 (price varies on number of hours) There is also street parking available. Visit: https://business.eastcountychamber.org/events/details/1-10-first-friday-breakfast-university-club-17806?calendarMonth=2025-01-01 The University Club San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.

The San Diego Pottery Tour is a self-guided tour of 15 local ceramics studios December 7 & 8. No tickets are required. It's a cooperative effort by over 40 of San Diego's best potters, and takes place across San Diego urban area from Spring Valley to La Jolla. The goal of the SD Pottery Tour is to promote the ceramic arts through an annual open studio tour that takes place in early December each year. Visit the website for a map of the studios and plan your visit! Support local artists! Visit: https://sdpotterytour.com/map.html