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Join us for a fun, safe Halloween night at Orchard in Escondido! Our big parking lot will be filled with decorated vehicles full of candy and games to play! Bounce houses, free popcorn and food trucks with food for purchase. The first 200 people to let us know they'll be there get a free Halloween flashlight at the entrance! Visit: orchardcc.org/trunk-or-treat

"Town & Country" by Brian Schaefer is set in a fictional rural community just outside of city limits that has become a popular weekend getaway for a clique of gay second homeowners. The novel is set amid a congressional race between an ambitious young politician and a local bar owner, with a wide cast of characters that are so authentically human, they feel like our own family, friends, and neighbors by the final pages. Early readers have identified Brian as a writer to watch, and the trades are calling it “thoroughly engaging and intelligent (Kirkus), “engrossing” (Publishers Weekly), and “heartbreakingly authentic” (Booklist). Reserved Seating is available when "Town & Country" is pre-ordered from Warwick's Only books purchased from Warwick's will be signed. Please call the Warwick's Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details.

Join us on Saturday night, November 8, from 6–10 p.m. at Distinction Gallery in Escondido, California, for the opening reception of “Seasons Changing,” a group exhibition curated by ViralBoa. This free, all-ages event invites the public to experience an evening of art, live music, and community. For more than 20 years, Distinction Gallery has been a beacon of the Southern California art scene, specializing in representational painting—ranging from surrealism and realism to figurative works. ViralBoa, one of the gallery’s represented artists, has hand-selected an exceptional group of creators for this show, featuring Cherry Gunk, Kai Lun Qu, Ivan Flores, Kate Kennedy, Nonie Cruzado, Eric Johnson and Cole Mattingly. Guests aged 21 and over can also enjoy drinks available for purchase from Last Spot Bar during the event. Last Spot Bar has a curated selection of wine, beer, sake, cider and non-alcoholic options. The rest of the gallery will be open for view during the reception and guests are encouraged to explore all of the exhibits. "Seasons Changing" Curated by ViralBoa Saturday night, November 8, from 6–10 p.m.
Distinction Gallery
317 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 Image Credit: "Jaguar Spirit" by ViralBoa Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to Carve a Spoon! Sunday, November 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Beginning spoon carving. In this introduction course of carving Woodworker Paul Maschka will be sharing the ancient style of green wood hand carving with simple but very precise hand tools–a small carving axe, straight blade carving knife and a curved hook knife. With proper techniques, green wood can be intricately sculpted into extremely beautiful, functional and unique pieces of art. Paul specializes in Viking-era cutlery. This Scandinavian style is still being crafted around the world. In this workshop, students will be creating a straight tea spoon or straight cooking spoon. This class is designed for the beginner as well as more experienced carvers. There is no prerequisite for this class. All of the necessary tools and materials will be available to students for this class. Tools and chopping blocks will be available for purchase after the class. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome, or 14+ years with an accompanying adult! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Come and enjoy New Years Day with Five Star Tours as we take you to the Rose Parade with transportation, reserved seating, snacks and escort for only $169 per person. Enjoy the excitement of New Year’s morning in the tradition and pageantry of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2026. The Tournament of Roses Official Tour is the ideal way to experience a wonderful New Year’s celebration. All event tickets are confirmed and guaranteed. Tour includes transportation, reserved seating and snacks. Seats are north facing seats which means there's no sun in your eyes. Departs various locations throughout San Diego at 4 a.m. from various locations Departure Points: - South San Diego- Palomar Trolley Station, Chula Vista, CA 4 a.m. - Central San Diego- Santa Fe Train Station, 1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 4:20 a.m. - North County San Diego Coastal- La Costa Park & Ride, La Costa, CA 4:45 a.m. - North County Oceanside- Oceanside Transit Center, 235 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 5 a.m. - Anaheim- Sheraton Park Anaheim, 1855 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802 @ 5:45 a.m. Returns 1 hour after parade with a lunch stop on own in San Juan Capistrano for San Diego. *(time are estimated) Five Star Tours on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Belmont Park's 2nd Annual BeerFest on Sunday, October 26! This FREE festival brings live music, hilarious gourd games, and 15+ local brewers pouring by the beach. All You Can Drink Wristband - $35 for unlimited pours. **Must be 21 years of age to purchase. Event is free for entry and open for all ages to attend** A portion of the proceeds will benefit Feeding San Diego.

In this six week workshop, students will expand upon what they have learned about the key components of novel writing. The focus of this workshop will be on character development, scene building, narrative structure and the process of writing a first draft. Participants will be encouraged to submit a chapter of their work for peer review. Previous Novel Writing Certificate classes are recommended as a prerequisite. However, experienced/advanced writers may take this workshop with instructor approval. Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Tickets are $216 for SDWI members, $252 for non-members -- per class. If you buy all five of the classes in the certificate separately, the total cost amounts to $1,080. If you purchase all five of them as a package, you will receive a 20% discount and will only pay a total of $864. This discount is only good for members. Please note that if you enroll in the full certificate, you will automatically receive the individual course links throughout the year. If you do not plan to take all courses within the year, please contact us to ensure that a course credit is applied to your account. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

A system expected to drop 6 inches of snow or more from Pennsylvania to Maine could tie up the Tuesday evening commute, the National Weather Service says.

Petco Park’s Holiday Wonderland returns for its fifth year to Gallagher Square for select dates December 5-23! All included in the price of admission, experience magical lighting displays, participate in photo opportunities with Santa and other holiday characters, and take a spin on the grand carousel, ride the Christmas train, and sled down a hill with real snow! This family-friendly event will also feature festive drinks and delicious seasonal treats for purchase, and local artisan shops. Please Note: Holiday Wonderland is not open on December 8 & 9 Petco Park Events on Instagram

The San Diego Arab Film Festival presents the classic Iranian film "The Survivor" directed by Seifollah Dad. The film is set in Haifa and illustrates the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. It is based on the Ghassan Kanafani novel "Returning to Haifa." Starring Jamal Soliman, Alaa El Din Koksh and Salma Al-Masri, this historical drama tells the story of a Palestinian grandmother who returns to Haifa to find out what happened to her grandson who was separated from his parents when they were forced to leave their home when Israel took control of Haifa. The screening will take place at 7 p.m., October 18, at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. A traditional Palestinian dinner (served cafeteria style) will be available for purchase. Options include Musakan (baked chicken with salted onions, olive oil and sumac) and Mujadara (vegetarian dish of lentils and rice with caramelized onions and plain yogurt). San Diego Arab Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram