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Help us show a little extra love to the animals in our care during the holidays! You and your young family members are invited to stop by our San Diego Campus anytime between 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and help with any (or all!) of our various project stations. Projects may include making meatballs for dogs, decorating hiding boxes and cardboard toys for cats, putting together hay burritos for our small pets and more! Registration is open to the first 50 families — just one registration per family is needed. Visit: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=830cc00f-67d2-4f9e-b5d4-55d4fbb64d43&ApplicationFormNumber=3 San Diego Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook

We hear from Kumeyaay leaders about ways they're honoring and preserving their cultural heritage. Plus, a new coalition forms to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous people in San Diego.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that 250 years after her birth, Jane Austen is a cultural juggernaut and original influencer. Calling Janeites of all ages to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th at the Central Library’s IDEA Lab and make cool Jane Austen stuff. You can: - Dare to try to best library staff in Austen trivia - Decoupage items using Regency and Austen themed cut outs - Use wax seal to add texture to love letters to your boo or journal pages - Design Austen themed magnets with your silhouette or photos of you in costume ...and more! No registration required. For all ages. While supplies last. Dress up not required but encouraged. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

The Children's Holiday Ornament and Library Decorating Day is an annual Coronado Library tradition. Each year, kids make two ornaments – one for the Children's Area tree and one to take home. This year’s ornament is a melted snowman using materials made from our 3-D Printer in the Digital Media Lab! Kids and families can enjoy refreshments while making their ornaments and other holiday crafts. This year we will be making festive paper chains to decorate the children's area and cookies to wear in the holiday parade. Those who would like to walk with the Library in the Holiday Parade on Friday, December 5 are welcome to join us starting at 5:30 in the Winn Room that day! Join us in seasonal merriment at Coronado Library! Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/tinker-tuesday-37105 Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Fresh Air's book critic says her picks tilt a bit to nonfiction, but the novels that made the cut redress the imbalance by their sweep and intensity. Karen Russell's The Antidote was her favorite.

Join the Old Town San Diego community in celebrating the 67th Annual Las Posadas on Dec 13, 2025, from 5 -7 p.m.! This year’s posada will be held in within the main plaza of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and will be presented by the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce and Mormon Batallion Historic Site. Bundle up and gather as we recreate the timeless story of Mary and Joseph’s journey, complete with a joyful community procession, live nativity, and beautiful holiday choirs filling the plaza with festive sound. After the main event, warm up next to the bonfire in the plaza and enjoy hot coco provided by Fiesta de Reyes and smores provided by the Boosters of Old Town. Make a commemorative tin ornament at our hands-on art activity station and explore La Casa de Machado y Silvas adobe for a photo opportunity next to our traditional tree. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park on Instagram

Fa La La Fridays at Fashion Valley Santa Photo Experience Join us every Friday leading up to Christmas—December 5, 12 and 19 starting at 4 p.m.—for a festive holiday celebration near the Santa House! Enjoy weekly holiday programming, including: Balloon artist from Krys Kreations Live fiddle music brought to you by Fiddle Girl LED Juggling Elf and the Glowing Bubble Fairy from Twisted Orbit Circus Entertainment Retailer activations featuring: Lush Build-A-Bear Workshop Macy’s P.F. Chang’s Parfait Paris Blanco Tacos + Tequila Better Buzz Bring the family, enjoy seasonal moments, and kick off your weekend at Fashion Valley! *Event times, participating retailers, and on-site activations are subject to change. Also available - SANTA PHOTOS! Make a reservation

With Carey's enduring Christmas hit, we may be looking at a record that borders on the untouchable.

ALL ABOARD! Hop on Hop all! Get ready to embark on a festive journey this Chanukah season! The iconic Steam Locomotive Train at Old Poway Park is transforming into a "Chanukah Train", and we invite you and your loved ones to join in on the celebration! Event Highlights: Date: Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 Time: 4 p.m. Location: Old Poway Park - 14134 Midland Road, Poway Join the Celebration: Experience Chanukah in style with activities for all ages, including: - Delicious Latkes & Donuts - Engaging Crafts - Chocolate Gelt - Menorah Lighting - Giveaway Dreidels - Music and more! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this event is entirely FREE! Secure your spot today and claim your complimentary Train Ticket. Become a 'Maccabee' Sponsor: Consider making a meaningful contribution by becoming an event co-sponsor. Partner with us to keep these community services free of charge. Event Details: The first train departs at 4:10 p.m., so don't miss the chance to be part of this joyous celebration. We look forward to celebrating with you and creating lasting memories at the Chanukah Train & Celebration. Chabad of Poway/Rancho Bernardo: Website

Free Teen Art is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. Canada Kerwin has worked as a K–Grade 2 art volunteer since 2005, creating age-appropriate lessons that include introduction to art theory and artists’ biographies and tie-in to curricula as needed. Retired from the healthcare field, Canada also served in the US Navy. She applies her background experience to her ongoing art studies at Mira Costa College, focusing on the human form through life drawing and sculpture. She says, “Capturing the infinite expressions of the body through gesture and line is a very fascinating and gratifying practice.” Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram