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The Nobel Peace Prize winner devoted himself to improving the health of people around the world, promoting democracy and resolving global conflicts.

Concert Hour Make Plans to Attend Our Free Concert Hour – THURSDAYS THIS FALL AND SPRING. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. This Week’s Performing Arts Will Be: San Diego Music Society String Quartet Experience exceptional concerts featuring both local talents and internationally acclaimed musicians. Under the leadership of Artistic Director and cellist Paul Tseng, SDMS presents performances at premier venues, including the Intimate Classics Concert Series at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, and the Music by the Sea Concert Series in Encinitas. Stay connected with SDMS! Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates on concerts and events, exclusive ticket discounts, promotions, and exciting news. Visit: San Diego Music Society String Quartet Concert Hour San Diego Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Earthaven Ecovillage fared remarkably well after Hurricane Helene. The community had backup power and water systems, as well as food supplies, but members also knew how to work together in a crisis.

International students had filed dozens of lawsuits after the government removed them from a database crucial for maintaining their legal status.

Rotaract District 5340 will be hosting our End Polio Now Walk Saturday, October 26th at Balboa Park. Come support your local Rotaract District and the End Polio Now Foundation. Grab your walking shoes and join us for a small morning hike on an abridged version of the famous "7 Bridges of Balboa" walk! After the walk, we will be serving breakfast burritos and mimosas (for those over 21)! Since we want to show our support for End Polio Now, we ask that you wear your "End Polio Now" t-shirt or anything red to show your support! Starting Location: The event will start behind the Natural History Museum located in Balboa Park, in Moreton Bay Fig Lawn. There is free parking available behind the museum. The exact address is 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. Registration Time: The event officially starts at 8 a.m., but check-in starts at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive early so that we can register all participants before we start the walk. Duration of Event: The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Since the duration of the walk depends on when everyone is completed, the event may end earlier or later than the time stated. Food & Beverage: We will have breakfast burritos at the end of the walk, provided by Brother's Mexican. For refreshments, we will have mimosas (for those 21 years or older) -- for those younger than 21 years old, we will be serving orange juice. Attire: We will be walking quite a bit, so please dress comfortably. Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen, if needed. If you currently have a "End Polio Now" shirt, please wear it to the event -- otherwise, wear anything red! Price (Donations are welcome at the check-in counter): - $10 Rotaractors - $25 Guests - $25 Rotarians We welcome any and all donations you would be willing to give! We will also be selling District 5340 Rotaract hats and t-shirts for anyone interested in purchasing them for $10 at the event. All proceeds will be going to support End Polio Now. Visit: https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/ Rotary in Action on Instagram and Facebook

The president's latest action on trade takes effect next week, and will slap a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts. He says the measure will boost U.S. manufacturing.

It's exactly what it sounds like. Celebrate our 150th birthday at the Big Block Party! Enjoy free admission to the Museum all day. Donations are appreciated as part of our Giving Day! Our birthday wish is for 150 friends like you to help us raise $50,000 on Giving Day, October 19. You can donate online here, and there will also be opportunities to donate in person at the Block Party. Join us on the South steps—near the fountain—for a proclamation from Mayor Todd Gloria at 9:30 AM to kick off the Block Party. Get the deal of a century and enjoy 50% off membership, onsite only. The littles can play interactive games and activities in our new Nature Trail with some community partners from San Diego Canyonlands, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, Earth Discovery Institute, and more. Get a first look at our new 8,000-square-foot Paleontology Center and the new collections exhibition being built in the basement. Walk through 150 years of our history in our Library and check out historical photographs, specimens, and more. Meet and learn from our scientists. See our newest film, T. REX, for just $5 per person. Snack on food from our new cafe vendor, The Craft Taco, and explore our new retail store partner, Gold Leaf. Pop up to our rooftop bar for a cocktail and the best views of Balboa Park. Visit with our Balboa Park neighbors from the San Diego Railroad Museum, Balboa Art Conservation Center, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Forever Balboa Park, House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, the San Diego History Center, and the Fleet Science Center. And more from the Anza-Borrego Foundation, Barona Cultural Center & Museum, Botanical Community Development Initiatives, Coronado Public Library, Des Border, Endangered Concepts, Fauna del Noroeste, Friends of Famosa Slough, Friends of Rose Creek, I Love A Clean San Diego, Lakeside's River Park Conservancy, National Marine Mammal Foundation, Queer Science Society, San Diego 350, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Coastkeeper, San Diego River Park Foundation, San Diego Tracking Team, Terra Peninsular, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Turgid Succulents, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Related links: San Diego Natural History Museum: website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

Join the San Diego Fire Department and Mavericks Beach Club for the BIGGEST Charity Event of the year – the 9th Annual SDFD Mustache Madness! The event will take place on Thursday, October 17th, from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., and includes a live music performance by Hairforce, a mustache competition, raffles, one-of-a-kind silent auction, drink specials, and much more! 80’s costumes are encouraged. At $20 for general admission and with GA/raffle ticket combos available, 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit Firefighter Aid. Tickets are available on Mavericks’ website, under the ‘Event Tickets’ tab. Firefighter Aid’s mission is to provide charitable assistance to firefighters and their families in times of need and promote awareness of firefighter health and safety issues and the impacts they have upon their families and communities. Visit: https://maverickssd.ticketsauce.com/e/mustache-madness-9

A government lawyer said the federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S. Judges around the country had already issued temporary orders restoring the students’ records in a federal database of international students maintained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

Leon Bridges is a singer, a songwriter and a record producer. On August 8 he released his latest single, "Peaceful Place," in anticipation of his fourth album release, Leon, on October 4. Please note: this is a rental event of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park; the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this performance. Visit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/leon-bridges-the-leon-tour-with-hermanos-guti%C3%A9rrez/ Leon Bridges on Instagram and Facebook