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San Diego Tết Festival Tết Nguyên Đán (Vietnamese New Year) is Vietnam’s most important festival. Based on the lunar calendar, it typically falls between mid-January and late February, coinciding with Chinese New Year. This family-centered celebration traditionally spans 3-7 days, during which families reunite, share festive meals, and exchange New Year’s greetings. The name “Tết Nguyên Đán” refers to the feast of the first morning of the lunar calendar. We will be celebrating the Year of the Horse! Festival Hours: Friday, February 20 from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m Saturday, February 21 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday - February 22: Festival:11a.m. - 6 p.m Carnival: 11a.m. - 9 p.m. Headliners: Adonix Thái Tài Bảo Hân Đức Tân Helen Minh Hằng Featuring: Miss Vietnam of San Diego™ Pageant Step Up Dance Dance Battle Kid's Spotlight Carnival Rides Trading Card Show Petting Zoo Performances: Le Gianna Tran Opie Tran Naruwan Taiko Lion Dancing San Diego Tet Festival - VAYA SDTET on Facebook / Instagram

The Poway Community Choir proudly announces its upcoming holiday concert, “Joy to the World,” taking place Sunday, December 7 at 6 p.m. at Del Norte High School’s Del Norte Theatre, located at 16601 Nighthawk Lane in San Diego. This festive program will fill the season with choral classics and holiday favorites, all led by the choir’s esteemed director, Brooke Yang. Poway Community Choir was established in 2015 under the direction of Nancy Gray as a part of the Poway Unified School District. She retired in 2023 and Brooke Yang replaced her as Director. The choir performs spring and winter concerts and traveled to Europe this past summer to perform in the 25th Annual International CANTUS MM Music & Culture Festival where they performed in Mirabel Gardens as well as at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. A native of Seoul, South Korea, Ms. Yang has been an active performer in California since 1997. She has appeared at major venues including Herbst Theatre and Davies Symphony Hall and has given numerous benefit concerts supporting pediatric cancer patients, families, and survivors of domestic violence. Ms. Yang earned her Master’s degree in voice from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and is a current member of American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She became director of the Poway Community Choir in 2024 and now brings her artistry and passion to the San Diego community. Concert tickets:
$10 Adults
$5 Seniors, Students, Military
Free for children ages 0–5
Payment accepted online or at the door (PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle). For more information, visit PowayCommunityChoir.com

Start 2026 with Intention: Local Wellness Leader Jill Thiry Hosts New Year Workshop in Imperial Beach Step into the new year with clarity, calm, and purpose at "Set and LIVE Your New Year's Intention," a hands-on wellness workshop led by Imperial Beach resident Jill Thiry, founder of Club Change. This special event will be hosted at the Yoga With Shawna studio, also a local women-owned business, on Saturday, January 17, from 12-3 p.m. at 720 Highway 75, Imperial Beach. Jill brings years of experience guiding participants in yoga, chanting, meditation, movement, sound healing, and journaling. Her approach is gentle, interactive, and empowering, helping people turn insights into daily practices that bring clarity, presence, and joy. Whether through a single mantra or a consistent practice, Jill supports each participant in discovering their own path with kindness and ease. When she is not teaching in Imperial Beach: she leads classes at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico for up to 20 weeks each year, and at her retreats in Montara, CA and Sturgeon Bay, WI, or via her weekly Zoom sessions-all details at jillthiry.com. During this workshop, attendees will: - Reflect and explore personal insights through journaling - Create visionary word boards that map out their intentions and practices - Meditate and envision the year ahead - Select personal practices that support meaningful change Her tools have worked for hundreds. One recent client just told her "I found my notes from two years ago and was amazed! Jill, your process really works!" Participants will leave with a simple, practical guide to living as their intended self in 2026. All you need is a journal or pen and paper-and the intention to show up fully for yourself. Dress comfortably for some possibly gentle movement as well. Bring any props if sitting on the floor doesn't work for you. "This is more than a workshop-it's a space to pause, nurture yourself, and plant seeds for a year of purpose and presence," says Jill Thiry. "Even if you already feel like you have it all, this is a chance to step in, reflect, and receive something truly meaningful, and practicable!" Workshop Fee: $40 | Yoga With Shawna Members: $30 -Payment Methods: PayPal, Zelle, or Cash Reserve your spot online at jillthiry.com/reserve-a-class. For more information about Jill Thiry, Club Change, and wellness offerings in Imperial Beach visit jillthiry.com URLs: Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3375715-2?pid=5498 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClubChangeNow Instagram: www.instagram.com/clubchangenow/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jillthiry/ Date and Time: On Saturday, 17 Jan 2026, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Venue details: Yoga With Shawna, 720 California 75, Imperial Beach, California, 91932, United States Category: Community | Religion and Spirituality | Meditation and Yoga Price: General Admission: $40

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