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Nov. 15, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 Belmont Park, the historic 100-year-old Mission Beach amusement park, transforms into Winter Wonder, a parkwide holiday festival with beachfront charm. The celebration features thousands of lights, themed photo moments, live weekend entertainment, family programming, and seasonal food and drink offerings across park vendors. Weekend highlights include Jingle Jams with DJs and musical performances from 2 to 5 p.m., face painting and glitter tattoos for kids, and Family Night at Draft (ornament decorating) on select Tuesdays: December 9, 16, and 23. Classic rides such as the Giant Dipper will remain open and decked out for the season. Park food and drink features include: • Belmonty’s Red Velvet Funnel Cake • Christmas Tree Dole Whip • Holiday Churro Fries at Snacken Kraken • Draft Coffee seasonal drinks including Peppermint Mocha, Cookie Butter Latte, and Gingerbread Hot Chocolate • Tap Truck hot cocoa and spiked cocoa offerings Belmont Park on Facebook / Instagram

Budget cuts threaten the future of Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, which has served as an information lifeline for Sudanese people about their war-torn country.

Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub. The incident occurred early Sunday in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg.

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) This month, attendees will learn the art of memoir writing. Are you seeking a way to transform the stories of your life into a compelling, page-turning memoir? Join Tracy J. Jones, developmental editor and writing coach, for a fun, interactive writing workshop that will educate and inspire your own memoir-writing journey. Topics include: - The difference between a memoir, a personal essay, and an autobiography - Identifying your memoir's container - What's your character arc? - How to identify your memoir's theme - A checklist for effective scene writing This event will take place via zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/write-your-story-39857 Tracy J. Jones is a content writer, developmental editor, writing coach, and International Memoir Writers Association president. She co-produces the San Diego Memoir Showcase and co-edits the award-winning anthology, "Shaking the Tree": brazen. short. memoir. Tracy is a co-instructor for the Memoir Certificate program at San Diego Writers, Ink, and runs three writing groups. She is currently working on her memoir, "Starting Over at Ground Zero." Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. Brought together by their shared love of Irish and traditional American music, this unique pairing of mandolin and bass promises an unforgettable performance filled with energy, warmth, and tradition. Visit: mandobasso.com/

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. Jarabe Mexicano is a multi-generational ensemble that embraces change while still honoring the past as educators, cultural ambassadors and arts advocates. Jarabe, which translates to ‘concoction,’ highlights the eclectic mix of genres ranging from Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trio Romántico, and popular Cumbia. They’ve performed alongside Louie Pérez of Los Lobos, Gaby Moreno and La Santa Cecilia. Jarabe Mexicano on Facebook / Instagram

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.

Rustic Root Gaslamp invites you to an exclusive Prohibition-themed dinner on Thursday, November 13 from 5-10 p.m., as the restaurant transforms into a 1920s-style speakeasy for one night only! Savor a curated selection of bourbon and whiskey tastings, paired with an authentic à la carte menu inspired by the era’s indulgent flavors. Elevate your evening with an optional add-on tableside martini service, to experience the art of cocktail making. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of elegance, flavor, and live entertainment! Plus, be sure to dress to impress - 1920s attire is encouraged! Seating is limited, so don't forget to RSVP for the rooftop tasting via Eventbrite, and secure your dining spot downstairs via OpenTable. Rustic Root on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation (SDSCF), in collaboration with the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy, are hosting an Elder Fraud Prevention seminar at the La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center (8450 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa) on Friday, Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m. Supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation, this event will educate seniors and their families about preventing fraud and scams. The entire community is invited and encouraged to bring an older adult. Elder fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country, surging 84% nationwide in one year. Seniors lose more than $3 billion annually to scams, and in San Diego County, cases have risen by more than 30% in the last two years. Isolated seniors are at especially high risk—making prevention efforts, not just helpful but urgent. Scams using AI, video, and social media are exploiting seniors – targeting even highly educated professionals. Common frauds regularly affecting individuals over age 60 include: • Confidence/Romance Scam: Criminals pose as interested romantic partners through dating websites to capitalize on their elderly victims’ desire to find companions. • Tech Support Scam: Criminals pose as tech support representatives and offer to fix nonexistent computer issues, gaining remote access to victims’ devices and, thus, their sensitive information. • Cryptocurrency Scam: Scammers convince targeted individuals to withdraw large sums of cash and deposit it into cryptocurrency ATMs or kiosks at locations provided by the scammers. Once cash is deposited and converted into cryptocurrency, the scammer transfers it to other cryptocurrency accounts. • Investment Scam: Investment fraud involves complex financial crimes often characterized as low-risk investments with guaranteed returns. They include advanced fee frauds, Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, market manipulation fraud, real estate investing, and trust-based investing such as cryptocurrency investment scams. The FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBICAAA) recently awarded the Excellence in Community Partnerships, a national recognition, to the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association for their work with SDSCF in educating more than 500 San Diego seniors on fraud prevention. To register, visit fbisdcaaa.org/elderfraud. For more information, visit www.sdscf.org or www.fbisdcaaa.org/elderfraud.

To celebrate our heroes for Independence Day in the most helpful way, the Helpful Honda people want to say thank you to Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces with FREE GAS, no matter what type of car they drive. The Helpful Honda people will be pumping free gas for both loyal Honda drivers and servicemen and women on Wednesday and Thursday. They will be popping up to pump complimentary fuel at gas stations in Lemon Grove and San Diego! WEDNESDAY, July 2 – LEMON GROVE, 10 a.m. - Noon 10 a.m. – Noon: Food 4 Less Fuel Center, 7420 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 THURSDAY, July 3 – SAN DIEGO, 10 a.m. - Noon 10 a.m. – Noon: Food 4 Less Fuel Center, 5951 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 They will be surprising the first 100 drivers at each location to thank the brave men and women who serve us, and loyal Honda drivers who are hitting the road for summer vacations. Residents can find clues to exact locations at @SDHondaDealers on Facebook and Instagram.