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Please join KPBS and our partners for a special live virtual event with Olivia Abtahi, author of our 2025 One Book, One San Diego kids' selection, "The Interpreter." The event will be live for students attending at Taft Middle School and livestreamed for broad virtual participation. An open Q&A session, specifically designed for our student audience, will follow a brief introduction by the author. Classrooms, educators, students and their friends and families are all welcome! REGISTER: https://onebookvirtualkidsevent2025.eventbrite.com

This December, get into the holiday spirit with our festive Gingerbread House Display at the Bahia Resort Hotel, crafted by the talented Bahia Team. Visit the hotel lobby to admire the creations and cast your vote for the winner! Visit: https://www.bahiahotel.com/holiday-activities Bahia Resort Hotel on Instagram and Facebook

OTC at the Brooks presents a special screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on Sunday, December 21st at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages. Movie Description: A classic that continues to inspire and move viewers. When despair brings George Bailey to the brink, an angel shows him how one life can touch so many others. Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed star in this special Christmas film. Rated PG. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Winter MKT, a daytime vendor market in partnership with Part Time Lover, In Sheep's Clothing, and We Share Records. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is thrilled to announce the return of Winter MKT, a vibrant fusion of music and merchandise taking place on Sunday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This curated selection of vendors from Southern California and the bi-national region will showcase the best in gifting for the winter season. All attendees will also receive free admission to the museum as it takes place on their Free Second Sunday. In addition to Japanese-themed records, food, drinks and goods, the event will feature a book signing with local artist Perry Vasquez from 2-3 p.m. According to Vasquez, “'25 Palm Trees in Paradise,' is a book that is not a book about a tree that is not a tree.” Its pages offer the viewer a survey of Vásquez’s “burning palm tree” paintings, created over the last ten years, that explore the palm’s many moods and manifestations. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival is a cherished annual celebration that brings the community together for a full day of festive entertainment, family-friendly activities, and holiday spirit. The event features the beloved La Jolla Christmas Parade, showcasing marching bands, creative floats, equestrian units, vintage vehicles, canine groups, community leaders, and local schools and service organizations. The Holiday Festival surrounds the parade with activities offered in two locations. Santa’s Workshop on Wall Street (1008 Wall Street in front of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library) provides hands-on arts and crafts, educational exhibits including robotics and coding demonstrations, and pre-parade visits with Santa. Santa’s Village at the La Jolla Recreation Center (615 Prospect Street) continues the celebration with games, live music, inflatable attractions, pony rides, face painting, and post-parade Santa visits. Admission is free, and families may reserve complimentary Santa visit time slots in advance on our website: www.ljparade.com We invite the entire community to join us for a joyful and memorable holiday tradition in the heart of La Jolla. La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival on Instagram

You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels for a special Wildlife Walk at La Jolla Cove in honor of Wildlife Conservation Day! Together, we’ll explore the breathtaking coastline, observe majestic wildlife, and learn how we can help protect the sea lions, seals, pelicans, cormorants, gulls, and other coastal wildlife who call the La Jolla shoreline home. This guided walk is powered by Wildlife Jewels’ EYES initiative—a proactive program dedicated to inspiring and empowering action to protect our local coastal and marine life. The experience offers a unique opportunity to see La Jolla’s iconic wildlife through the lens of conservation, field observations, and wildlife stewardship. Wildlife Jewels on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on December 5 and 6 for the City of San Diego's largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions and of course, the amazing food. Information on Getting to December Nights: https://www.sandiego.gov/december-nights/getting-there City of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

CPK is making its way to North County after previously serving the community for more than 30 years with its beloved Solana Beach location. The new Encinitas restaurant reflects the brand’s continued growth and investment in its home state. To celebrate, CPK is hosting a First Slice Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting on the first official opening day for business. Guests will experience the restaurant’s indoor-outdoor design, full-service bar, and signature California-inspired menu. The event will also highlight CPK’s partnership with the San Diego Food Bank, to fight hunger across the region. From Monday, November 24 to Tuesday, November 25, CPK will donate 20% of food and beverage sales from all four San Diego locations, including the new Encinitas restaurant, when guests present a special flyer at the time of purchase. Guests can find full details on participating locations, dates, and to access the flyer by visiting https://www.cpk.com/encinitas/sandiegofoodbank. Visit: https://www.cpk.com/encinitas/opening-soon California Pizza Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook

Everything that we give thanks for in this season of Thanksgiving flows directly from our earth and the ecosystems that sustain us. We of the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice wish to show our gratitude for our beloved planet with our 2nd annual outdoor interfaith gathering on Sunday Nov. 23 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Ski Beach Park in Mission Bay, 1600 Vacation Rd, SD 92109 (on the east side of Vacation Island). We will offer prayers from several faith traditions, listen to the music of Kol Tefillah, and fly kites after decorating them with earth friendly words and images. Bring your own kite (as earth friendly as possible with appropriate decoration) or fly one of the FREE kites we will provide. Some light refreshments will also be provided. Event is open to people of all faiths or of none. This is a great event for both individuals and families. Please join us and bring the whole family!! And for those who would like to order their own kites, we recommend the Simple Rokakku kites. **Event rain date – Sunday Dec. 7 from 2 - 4 p.m. For more information email dan@icejsd.org. Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice on Facebook / Instagram

E-bikes can be dangerous to ride but they’re changing the lives of young people and changing the streets of San Diego. Some people believe the right training is the key to making them a benefit to all of us.