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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Craft Camp for Preschoolers! In this half-day Craft Camp, preschoolers will explore craft making and corn! First Nations Peoples of North America have been masters of art and craft for thousands of years. One very humble but beautiful craft is their functional arts using corn and corn husks. After corn is ripened and harvested it needs to be fully dried. To do this the husks were carefully braided to form a long strong strand. The braided strands were then hung in their dwellings for safe keeping. A side benefit is the braids are beautiful works of art that doubles as a highly nutritious food for later use. Another creative use for some of the leftover corn husks is corn husk figures. These could vary from female dolls with colorful dresses to stout men figures with traditional simple clothing. These figures could be for children’s play toys or ceremonial gatherings. In this class children will be corn shelling and creating corn husk figures. Children will take corn husk figures and a bag of shelled corn that can be used to make corn bread or planted next spring. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Just like our family-friendly "All Hands On Deck!" show but strictly for adults! (profanity and adult situations) Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

A monthly night of original sketch comedy. Come laugh with us! Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

A musical made up in front of your eyes! Complete with music accompaniment, singing, chorus dancers and comedy (not always on purpose!) A fun and silly way to spend a Friday night! (FREE on First Fridays! See our ticket page) Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

Come Find Out How a Graduate Business Degree Can Accelerate Your Career Don't miss our Graduate Business Open House, hosted in the state-of-the-art Knauss Center for Business Education at the University of San Diego. Learn about our MBA and specialized master's degrees, as well as funding opportunities through breakout sessions. You’ll also hear firsthand experiences during our graduate student panel, and finish the morning with networking over bubbles and brunch. Gain an inside perspective on Knauss School of Business graduate programs and insights into how to fund your degree. Register Here: https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/open-house-2025 Agenda 9 a.m. - Check-in 9:10 a.m. - Kickoff and Breakout Sessions 10:30 a.m. - "Meet the Students" Panel 11:30 a.m. - Bubbles + Brunch and Networking Business casual attire requested. Knauss School of Business on Facebook / Instagram

This fall at least 200,000 California students are expected to enroll in transitional kindergarten, which serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.

Fifty million dollars in funding to clean cross-border rivers is facing road blocks.. Then, the National City planning commission votes to block a new biofuel depot. We tell you why. Next, the county has a plan for the nearly 100,000 people at risk of losing their federal food benefits. Finally, we bring you a story about Ramona’s Nuevo Memory Gardens and their community watchdogs.

Join us for some good old fashioned -- and kind-of messy-- FUN during our annual Halloween-themed Pumpkin Chunkin’ celebration at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park. You can wear your favorite costume as you construct a catapult to launch candy pumpkins. Try to land your pumpkin safely or use our 3D pens to make creepy sculptures. You can even drive our new robot ghouls! Pumpkin Chunkin’ takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of and inside the Museum. In one of our favorite annual traditions, we will be doing our famous pumpkin drop – some WITH parachutes, and some WITHOUT – from the roof of the Museum during our “scientific exploration.” When: Saturday Oct 11, 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Where: San Diego Air and Space Museum - 3D Printing Spider Webs - Decorate a Sphero Ghost and Maneuver it around - Launch your own Pumpkin from a Catapult - Safely land your cargo by building a Parachute - Watch as we launch Pumpkins from the Roof of the Museum Pumpkin Chunkin’ is included with admission to the Museum. As a reminder, October is our Kid’s Free Month, so up to two kids under the age of 12 get in free with one adult admission. San Diego Air & Space Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The Department of Visual Arts at UC San Diego welcomes iris yirei hu as the 2025 Longenecker-Roth Artist in Residence. iris is a multidisciplinary journey-based artist from Los Angeles who works across paintings, installations, intercultural collaborations, writing, and public art. She roots her art practice in processes of material and spiritual transformation, as evidenced in labor intensive pieces and installations that explore the subterranean realms of grief and loss, cycles of life and death, the earthly and the otherworldly, and the infinitely evolving self. Central to her practice is working across territories and peoples, through which she investigates how geography, kinship, and the sacred are reflected in cultural technologies and ecological practices. A lifelong learner, she has undertaken rigorous study of ceramics, weaving, and papermaking by being in community with culture bearers and experts, and proposes that the preservation of craft is integral to bridging cultural, geographic, and generational divides. In 2022, LA Metro commissioned iris to design a large-scale mosaic artwork for the future UCLA/Westwood Purple Line Metro Station slated to open for the 2028 Summer Olympics. She has exhibited at the Armory Center for the Arts (Pasadena, CA); Center for Arts, Research, and Alliances (New York, NY); Museum of Contemporary Art (Tucson, AZ); Plug In Institute for Contemporary Art (Winnipeg, MB, Canada); John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI); Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery; among many other venues. Notable awards and residencies include: John Michael Kohler Arts Center Arts/Industry Artist-in-Residence in Pottery (2025), Meztli Projects Cultural Worker Fellowship (2024), California Community Foundation Fellowship for Visual Artists (2022), Headlands Center for the Arts Artist-in-Residence (2022), California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship (2021), and Foundation for Contemporary Arts (2020 & 2018). UC San Diego Visual Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Select dates in December! Get ready to embark on a magical journey as Coastal Christmas returns to the enchanting Del Mar Fairgrounds from Thursday, December 12 - 26! This year, families, friends, and couples looking for a festive night out are invited to experience a reimagined seaside celebration that shimmers with Millions of lights, melodies, and holiday joy. Immerse yourself in the wonder of the expanded Holiday Light Trail, glide on our sparkling Glice® skating rink, and discover treasures at our thriving Holiday Market. Sip and savor your way through the Holiday Wine Walk, capture unforgettable moments with Santa and his merry friends, and let the little ones bask in the joy of Frosty’s Fun Zone, all just moments away from the beautiful Pacific Ocean! Delightful seasonal food and beverages will be available throughout the venue to keep your spirits bright. Tickets are on sale now at coastalchristmasdelmar.com, starting at $26.98 for adults and $20.61 for kids on select nights. Returning by popular demand, the Holiday Wine Walk has been expanded to be a nightly delight for the 21+ crowd! Stroll through the twinkling lights with a souvenir tasting cup, sampling exquisite pours at various stops throughout the venue. Families will find endless opportunities for fun and togetherness. Santa and his merry friends will arrive nightly at 5 p.m. (on December 26, Santa returns to the North Pole, but his cheerful helpers will still be on hand), offering complimentary smartphone photo opportunities for families and friends. The little ones will love bouncing and playing in Frosty’s Fun Zone, while teens and adults can glide on the Glice® rink and indulge in seasonal snacks and sips before exploring the wonder of the light trail and market. For those seeking a cozy and private experience, reserve your own Igloo or Fire Pit Table, complete with personal drink service. Don’t miss out on the ultimate holiday tradition, join us at Coastal Christmas for a magical experience that will create cherished memories for years to come! PROMOTIONAL NIGHTS: Sunday, December 14: Stuff A Sleigh - 1,000 toys, one night! Children get in free with an unwrapped toy. First 1,000 children only. Accompanying. Adults must buy tickets. One child per adult Thursday, December 18: Community Night: All General Admission tickets are Buy One, Get One Free. Add ons and other ticket types are full price. Friday, December 19: First Responders & Nurses Night: All First Responders and Nurses get free admission with a valid world ID or badge. All other party members must purchase tickets. Sunday, December 21: Military Night: All active duty Military members and Veterans get free admission with valid ID or badge. All other party members must purchase tickets. Monday, December 22: Senior Night: Guests ages 65 and over get free admission with a valid ID. All other party members must purchase tickets. Tuesday, December 23: Student Night: All students get free admission with a current, valid school ID. All other party members must purchase tickets.