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Watching a huge ball descend down a pole in Times Square has been a beloved New Year's Eve tradition for over a century. Here's how the spectacle started and what's changed over the years.

Please join us to hear from our special guest, Corinna Contreras, Transportation Public Policy Advocate for the Climate Action Campaign. She will speak about government initiatives that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and how the public can use these developing initiatives to learn about and advocate for real climate change solutions. We will review the county’s Regional Decarbonization Framework and other regional efforts that are currently occurring in the public domain. For more information visit: ncccalliance.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Many middle-income families are frustrated by the cost of higher education, feeling they earn too much for financial aid, but not enough to pay for it themselves.

They hope the celebration could present a new adoption or foster opportunity.

California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.

San Dieguito Art Guild presents its eleventh annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive (corner of Encinitas Blvd and Balour), Encinitas. The San Dieguito Art Guild, is a 200-member all-volunteer nonprofit organization that operates the Off Track Gallery located in the Lumberyard Shopping Center in Encinitas. Run by a board of 15 elected Directors, SDAG was organized in 1965 by a group of artists for the purpose of promoting greater understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Karen Fidel, one of the event organizers, says, “This event gives local artists a venue to offer their hand-made items to the public. And gives the shoppers a chance to purchase one-of-a-kind artworks, which cannot be found in chain stores. There are no imported items at this Bazaar. In addition, the buyer is purchasing work directly from the artist and can meet them face to face.” Guild President Judianne Shannon says, “Even if you have been to our Holiday Bazaar in the past, there are new artists and new items to see. All of our artists have been juried into this show so that the buyer can be assure of a quality product.” There will be a Silent Auction of artworks donated by the participating artists. Cheryl DeLain, jewelry artist says, “Our artwork is special because it is from all local artists and often of local scenes. Our Bazaar features really special deals on silent auction items where the proceeds help support our Off Track Gallery.” Each of the participating artists have a real passion for their craft and it shows. If you are looking for a unique gift or just decide to treat yourself, this Bazaar is the place you will find it. Come enjoy yummy treats, a silent auction, and art for sale by artists: paintings, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, gourd art, cards, prints, journals, holiday napkins, table runners, wall hangings, sunglasses cases, and more. Admission to the Bazaar is free and there is ample free parking. For more information, please visit here or call 760-942-3636, or contact pr@sandieguitoartguild.com.

People in Plains, Ga., are remembering former President Jimmy Carter who died on Sunday at the age of 100. Carter embraced his hometown and never forgot the importance of the place.

Outdoor concert on Shelter Island featuring The Temptations & The Four Tops Visit: https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/schedule.cfm#nextshow

Outdoor concert on Shelter Island featuring Chris Isaak with special guest Jackie Bristow Visit: https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/schedule.cfm#nextshow

Female friendships, haunting secrets, shadowy characters, and page-turning plots, nobody does it better than New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn, so you won’t want to miss her book launch event for her next historical novel, "The Briar Club." Join us at Kate’s first event celebrating "The Briar Club" and be the first to hear about how she captures the paranoia of the McCarthy era and evokes the changing roles for women in postwar America. Kate will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Michelle Gable. For more information visit: adventuresbythebook.com Stat Connected on Facebook and Instagram