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Vacation Bible schools have been a staple of summer for thousands of churches. There are fewer of them these days, and those still around have evolved to meet the needs of changing communities.

As the incumbent president, Biden had been expected to carry the "first in the West" state-run primary. Meanwhile, some Republican voters described a new voting system as confusing and frustrating.

Paris spent billions to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming, with mixed results. Baltimore knows how difficult it can be.

Calling all lovers of good times and golden hour! With the arrival of autumn on the horizon, Seaport Village will welcome a new bi-weekly Sunset Concert Series to its Lighthouse District. Every other Saturday, the free, family-friendly events will feature live musical performances by standout San Diegan talent and bands including the Manny Cepeda Orchestra, The Clay Colton Band, and Sue Palmers Motel Swing Orchestra. Attendees can enjoy a picnic-style up surrounding the stage, complete with tasty bites, complimentary sipping samples, and sweeping sunset views along the waterfront. For a full date night, girls’ night, or family night experience, grab a glass at San Pasqual’s pop-up wine bar, enjoy some burgundy beef from Crack Taco Shop’s newest outpost, jam out on the deck at Mike Hess Taphouse, or opt for a sit-down dining prelude at Malibu Farm! Stay Connected on Facebook

On Thursday, December 21, from 4-9 p.m., the historic Gaslamp Quarter will be abuzz with holiday spirits as it hosts the first ever Gaslamp Mini Golf event. Maker’s Mark, in conjunction with RMD Group and nine popular Gaslamp venues, presents this one-of-a-kind experience, inviting you to “Sink a HO, HO, HOle in one.” This engaging affair involves playing 18 San Diego-themed mini-golf holes along Fifth Ave. Each hole is paired with exceptional food and drink discounts from adjacent bars and restaurants, including Blarney Stone Pub, El Chingon, Havana 1920, Johnny WAHOO! Golf Bar, Lionfish, Rustic Root, Saltwater, Taka Sushi and The Field. Standout drink and food offers include the $6 Maker’s Mule at Johnny WAHOO! Golf Bar, $1 oysters at Saltwater, $6 Basil Hayden cocktails at Rustic Root, $4 Michelob ULTRAs at El Chingon and $2 empanadas and croquettes at Havana 1920. From firecracker shrimp at Rustic Root to tuna rolls at Taka Sushi and Shepperd’s Pie at The Field, there’s a treat for every taste. Gaslamp Mini Golf coincides with the final (and free) Gaslamp Holiday Market event, which brings 40+ artisan booths to Fifth Ave. The coming together of these two events presents a unique opportunity to play and party while shopping for last-minute gifts. In the spirit of the season, Gaslamp Mini Golf tickets are available for only $25 for a limited time. To enjoy this merry mix of libations and laughter, purchase tickets at gaslampminigolf.com. This event is open to all ages; must be aged 21+ with valid ID to purchase alcohol. Gaslamp Quarter on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's Scott Simon visited the Inn of Chicago this week, where migrants are now being housed. The building is the same one his father died in 55 years ago.

Palomar said it's been "diligently working" to fully restore its systems to full functionality since a cyberattack crippled its computers.

On View: April 2 through May 3 Humanities Center Gallery, Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall Joan Perlman is a multi-disciplinary artist who has exhibited widely and received numerous awards and fellowships for her work inspired by the volcanic landscape of Iceland. Her videos, paintings, and drawings consider the raw, convulsive beauty of this place while drawing attention to the perils of accompanying glacial melt. As the artist herself has noted, “The experience of observing nature over an extended period of time in this subpolar region of the earth reveals the troubling presence of climate change, which includes receding glaciers and warming temperature trends.” Perlman’s work both documents and resists the morphing terrains that compel her. Recent videos such as "Dispersion" (2015), "Break" (2014) and "What Remains" (2011), combine spectacular footage of moving ice and water with original soundtracks made in collaboration with a range of composers. As part of the ongoing Screenings series, the Humanities Center will debut Perlman’s most recent video project, "Sweep" (2024), for San Diego audiences. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Information on Parking, visit here.

The new USO Center on the USS Abraham Lincoln features a movie theater, video game stations and private phone booths.

This weekend in the arts: Filipino punk music, a free park xylophone concert, Barrio Art Crawl and more.