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A group of Black and Hispanic employees accuse Amazon and two contractors of failing to implement measures that could have stopped the harassment after several nooses were found.

Visions Museum of Textile Art presents "Interpretations 2023," a stunning exhibition featuring quilt and textile artists from all over the world! Texture, color, and technique come together in a 2D and 3D experience that captivate with their beauty, design, and detail. The biennial exhibition celebrates the work of 37 artists. Join us from October 13 to December 30 in the heart of the Arts District in San Diego’s historic Liberty Station. Immerse yourself in culture and art at this internationally recognized exhibition. "Interpretations 2023" exhibition will be on display from Oct. 13 to Dec. 30, 2023 Admission is free Visit us online and check our website for information about learning opportunities at www.vmota.org or call (619) 546-4872. HOURS: Wednesday and Thursday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Facebook / Instagram

This workshop is designed to introduce you to the world of perfumery. No previous experience with fragrance making is required. During the workshop, you will create your own signature scent using a variety of essential oils and fragrance notes provided by our French Perfume Designer, Jil Croquet. You will learn about Perfume composition, have fun smelling and enter the very secretive world of Perfume Formulation. You will learn how to blend and balance scents, as well as the basics of perfume making techniques. All materials and tools will be provided, and the cost of materials is included in the workshop fee. This workshop is suitable for ages 14 and up. Choose from two dates | October 22, from 2 – 5 p.m. November 12, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The San Diego Archaeological Center is a museum, education and research facility featuring 12,000 years of local history. Visitors can explore the past, learn the fundamental of archaeology through hands-on activities, and journey through the museum on a family-friendly Archaeology Quest. Suggested admission: $5/person Visit: sandiegoarchaeology.org or call 760-291-0370 Museum Hours: Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Diego Archaeological Center on Facebook / Instagram

Experts at the San Diego County's Department of Public Works suggested residents keep the bags to help with the upcoming rainy season.

Saturday, November 4 celebrates the 2nd annual Gathering of Nations at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center and the Bonita Sunnyside SD County Library. The gathering celebrates indigenous cultures, highlighting craftspeople, storytellers, food and educational resources held on traditional Kumeyaay lands. The museum and event will take place in the Greg Cox Civic Complex located at 4355 Bonita Road, in Bonita CA. 91902. The events are free and open to the public. The event will be opened by tribal elders and delegates and includes Kumeyaay Bird Singers. The cultural bird songs, of which there are 300 in the takut cycle, are a metaphor for life. On stage find presentations and regalia from Aztec Dancers, Mexi’cayotl Indio Cultural Center, and the “Eagle Spirit Dancers” Ben Hale dancers, presentation of powwow culture. Visiting tribal members from New Mexico. Visitors will find educational resources from Kumeyaay College’s Kosay Kumeyaay Market, Blackfeet displays with Chuck Jenson, and Kumeyaay tribal community of San Jose de la Zorra, Baja California, Mexico, basket weaver Aurelia Ojeda Melendrez. Aurelia is famous for her coiled rattlesnake basket patterns and Kumeyaay basket hats. Food at the event includes Lucy Hale’s Frybread stand, Taco El Pintor, and The Empanada Spot. Inside the museum, visitors can discover the history of the Sweetwater Valley as well as explore the elements of a new Kumeyaay permanent exhibition opening in 2024. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is currently gathering funding to create an exhibition about Kumeyaay past and present in the Sweetwater Valley. This exhibition will allow visitors to see and hear the Kumeyaay language including the names of places, objects and animals. The language will be spoken by members of Kumeyaay College's language department. The exhibition will be implemented by Kumeyaay College students with exhibition designer Michael Connolly of the Campo Band of Kumeyaay. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is located in the Sweetwater River Valley near ancient Kumeyaay village sites including the village of Apusquel. The Gathering of Nations is coordinated by the museum’s Indigenous Cultures Educator Heather Gallana. For more information about events, please find the museum online at Bonitahistoricalsociety.org. Sponsors for the event include the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and DAR, Linnares Chapter. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, located in San Diego County, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Information about the exhibition and programming can be found on the website www.bonitahistoricalsociety.org. The museum is located at 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita California. Exhibitions are free and open to the public.

An evacuation advisory for the tourist destination of Santa Catalina Island, 23 miles (37 kilometers) off the Southern California coast, urged residents and beachgoers to leave.

People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can experience behavior and personality changes. Learn what those changes mean, and new ways to respond. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and is designed for care partners. Pre-registration is recommended. Register at the ticket link, and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education.

It’s all about the BUBBLES when Italian clown and actor Michele Cafaggi comes to town! Michele Cafaggi studied acting, circus arts, mime, clowning, and theatrical improvisation between Milan and Paris and has performed in research theater and company theater. But he found his true calling when he became the first artist in Italy to develop a giant bubble technique to create an entire theatrical show dedicated to soap bubbles. Since 1993 he has performed as a street and theater artist in Italy and across four continents and 20 countries, collaborating with theatres, youth aggregation centers, retirement homes, prisons, schools, kindergartens, and hospitals. Now it’s time for his giant bubbles to take over San Diego! *Part of The ConRAD Kids Series. 2 performance times; 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM*

The 23rd Annual Mira Mesa Street Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., for a day of fun for all ages on Camino Ruiz between Mira Mesa Boulevard and New Salem Street. Enjoy entertainment on two stages, international foods, children’s activities including a fun zone with inflatables and pony rides, booths by crafters, local businesses and non-profit groups, and other special attractions. Look through a solar telescope for a close-up view of the sun! Watch the U.S. Marines command their Explosive Ordinance Disposal robots. Learn about Mira Mesa past and present at the “big top” information tent with displays and volunteers from the Mira Mesa Town Council, Recreation Council, and Community Planning Group. For the full program, see https://www.miramesatowncouncil.org/mira-mesa-street-fair-2023-program/ View this event on Facebook / Instagram The Street Fair is presented by the Mira Mesa Town Council.