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San Diego County’s largest Thanksgiving day running event is back with fun, fitness and festivities on Nov. 23, 2023. The O’side Turkey Trot attracts visitors from 46 States and 460 cities and benefits the Move Your Feet Before You Eat!® Foundation. Those interested in running, walking or trotting through Oceanside can choose from 5-mile, 5K and kids run courses. Registration is now open for the 18th annual event. Course & Parking Maps The Trot will feature a costume contest, the largest teams competition and local live entertainment on the course. Trotters will receive race swag including finisher medals for all participants, free digital photos and participant shirts sporting brand new artwork that captures the O’side Turkey Trot spirit. At the 2023 O’side Turkey Trot, the race will continue its efforts in giving back to the Oceanside community, as the race itself raises money for the Move Your Feet Before You Eat Foundation, which gives funding to nonprofits that serve O’side residents. To date, the Trot has raised over $470,000 for local causes. To register and for more information on the O’Side Turkey Trot, visit www.osideturkeytrot.com. Follow the event on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. About San Diego Running Co. San Diego Running Co. is an experience company dedicated to bringing the community together through unique, memorable events that tell a story and empower people to get out and enjoy new experiences. They produced well-known events in America’s Finest City and all over San Diego County, including the Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K, the San Diego Santa Run and more. For more information, visit www.sandiegorunningco.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

The Shoppes at Carlsbad is marking Veterans Day with an event designed to support local military members, veterans and their families. From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, the mall will host several community partners and activities all geared around the message of "Thank You" to our local military and veterans community: Quilt Silent Auction Program: El Camino Quilt Guild, North San Diego County's Premier Quilting Guild, will host a silent auction offering 15 stunning and individually crafted quilts focused around themes of patriotism and more. All 15 quilts will be on display and available for bid until 4 p.m. All proceeds from the quilt silent auction will benefit Operation Homefront, whose mission is to build strong, stable and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. During the event Operation Homefront will host an information table with details on the support and resources the organization offers for military families including upcoming holiday program opportunities. The El Camino Quilt Guild works to promote interest in all forms of quilting, to inspire and encourage quilt making and collecting and to gain knowledge of quilting techniques, patterns and history through educational meetings and friendship. Foundation for Women Warriors Clothing Drive: The local chapter of this national organization will be accepting new and gently used clothing and accessories for female veterans and their families. The clothing drive is part of the foundation's Professional Development effort, which improves the resilience and self-sufficiency of women veterans, so they are best equipped to provide stability and success for themselves, their families and their communities. Entertainment: The mall is also hosting several family-friendly entertainment activities during the day, including a photo opportunity wall, live music, balloon artist and free face painter (12 - 3 p.m.). "We truly cannot do enough to thank and support our veteran and military communities here in San Diego County," said Ramon Oseguera, senior general manager at The Shoppes at Carlsbad. "We are thrilled to welcome local partners to offer so many ways for our guests to give back and honor these neighbors as well," he added. All activities are centered around the Carlsbad Wall (lower level near H&M). Event details will be listed here. Connect with Shoppes at Carlsbad on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Note: This production contains adult subject matter Compulsion Dance & Theatre presents the outrageous comedy "Wally & His Lover Boys," written and directed by Michael Mizerany After two divorces, Walter “swipes right” into the dating scene. He finds love, lust and laughter with two twenty-somethings but soon finds out he’s bitten off more than he can chew. "Wally And His Lover Boys" is a hilarious and heartfelt play about growing older, dating younger and surviving both. “A refreshing comedy, full of raw humor that breaks into belly laughs [with] a Mel Brooks-ish vibe throughout the play.”-Albert H. Fulcher, LGBTQ San Diego County News Performance Venue and Dates: Black Box Theater located at 4545 Park Blvd. (Home to the historic Diversionary Theater) (This is not a Diversionary Theater production though Diversionary is proud to host this guest production) Friday, December 8 (Opening Night) at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 9 at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 10 at 7 p.m. Monday, December 11 (Industry Night) at 7 p.m. Friday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 17 at 1 p.m. Tickets: $22 General Admission "Wally & His Lover Boys" features a cast of notable San Diego actors including Travis Land, Kevin Phan, Peter Armado, Cody Dupree and Claudette Santiago as Aunt Patty. Seating is limited; advance purchase is highly recommended. This production contains adult subject matter.

Customers at Freshly Faded Barber + Shop in North Park aren't just leaving with dope haircuts and fades; they're also getting their blood pressure checked.

Okinawa, which sits closer to China than to Japan's main islands, is the focus of U.S. and Japanese efforts to beef up defenses in Japan's southwest islands.

Get ready for a day filled with creativity, craftsmanship, community, and hand-made holiday shopping Saturday, December 9 from 11 A.M. – 5 P.M. The Tremont Collective will be transformed into a bustling hub of talented makers, artists, and emerging brands by Makers Arcade, San Diego’s largest handmade shopping event. Shop over 70 curated Makers Arcade vendors while listening to live music by Devv Lov and Maddy Vance and enjoying the shops, food, coffee, and goods from the Tremont Collective stores: Brixton, Bottlecraft, Al Fresko, Atacama Surf Shop, and Shootz Fish & Beer. Enjoy festive photo ops in front of the Holiday’s vintage trailer and get a FREE handmade gift with purchase from one of our vendors (while supplies last!) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Write Out Loud presents "Potluck!" Audience’s choice! For the first time ever, Write Out Loud will turn to our audience to help select an entire evening’s worth of short stories and poetry. Who knows what we’ll be serving up? The only way to find out is to come and see! We can promise that you’ll laugh, you’ll think, you’ll enjoy, and you’ll walk away with a better understanding of your neighbors and friends. Check the website periodically for updates on how to submit suggestions and see sneak peeks of what’s been selected! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & X

It's San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition! San Diego Gay Men's Chorus opens its 39th season with a sparkling, SUPER Gay show, as only SDGMC can provide. We guarantee a heartwarming family show about community and being together, designed to give you the Holiday feels. Featuring favorite holiday songs by artists including Ru Paul, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Michael Buble, Darren Criss, Tim Minchin, Celia Cruz, Sara Barellies and Sia. A vocally spectacular choral experience, a hilarious, fun and interactive Holiday party, featuring audience participation, sing-along and line dancing. Where else could you experience all of this - other than with SDGMC! Join us for a big warm Holiday hug, with our unique gay twist.

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From the museum: Local artist Carlo Miranda (Filipino-American, b. 1988) showcases ten recent paintings in this intimate exhibition. Miranda’s works were first exhibited in this museum in 2020 as part of a display responding to the pandemic. Working as a registered nurse in San Diego during this time had a profound impact on his use of painting as a way to channel psychological introspection, anxiety, and empathy. Miranda clarifies: “In my experience as an RN, I have developed a greater understanding of the human condition. I meet people on what could be the worst day of their lives and there’s a sense of honesty that filters through that. My biggest takeaway from my ten years as an RN is the impermanence of health and life. So I believe that we must live our lives with purpose, however big or small that may be, and that kindness goes a very long way.” These intimate and hyperrealistic portraits, painted in oil on panel, depict those closest to the artist: his family, his friends, his barber. Together they highlight a vibrant community. Largely self-taught, Miranda works in meticulous detail from photographs of his subjects in his North Park studio. “Sonder” is a term coined by author John Koenig, meaning “the profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one’s own, which they are constantly living despite one’s personal lack of awareness of it. Each subject has their own story, their own dreams and desires and worries.” For Miranda, this means viewers may develop an empathy toward his subjects or even construct imaginary stories of their lives. Related events: Art of Elan's 'Portraits and Pictures' is inspired by Miranda's exhibition. March 15 at 7 p.m. at SDMA (at the Rotunda) Related links: San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram Carlo Miranda on Instagram