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You don't need to visit Japan or Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossom trees. Here are three places around the U.S. where you can see the blooms — weather permitting.

Three years ago, Mark Remy decided he was fed up with the litter in his city. So, he started to do something about it and learned even small acts of service can have a real impact.

Get ready for a day of friendly competition, community spirit, and local flavor at the inaugural OMBAC on Third: Pickleball & Cornhole Tournament, coming to Downtown Chula Vista on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC), this first-of-its-kind event will transform Third Avenue between E and F Streets into a lively sports arena with roughly ten pickleball courts and thirty cornhole courts, all to benefit the Chula Vista Fire Department Heritage Foundation. Players and spectators alike can enjoy a full day of fun, food, and local entertainment. Third Avenue will be lined with local vendors and food options, while a beer garden on Davidson Avenue will feature craft brews from some of Chula Vista’s favorite breweries. Whether you’re competing for the top prize or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great way to support a meaningful cause while celebrating the best of the community. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Chula Vista Fire Department Heritage Foundation, which provides humanitarian aid, education, and career guidance for those pursuing fire suppression careers. Team registration is $100, with a cash prize for winners. For more information or to sign up, visit the tournament registration page OMBAC - Old Mission Beach Athletic Club on Facebook Third Avenue, Chula Vista on Instagram

Join us as we celebrate the creativity and resilience of our Aging Creatively program. With support from the Conrad Prebys Foundation and San Diego Dance Theater, Cecily Holcombe, Amal Elwardi, Debra Toth-Ward, and Tina Carreras choreograph beautiful pieces that showcase our local artists, and senior dancers in a multigenerational performance that honors the body’s capacity to move, heal, and inspire at every stage of life. San Diego Dance Theater on Facebook / Instagram

McAlister Institute is excited to host its 13th Annual 5K Walk for Sobriety on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at NTC Park in Liberty Station. This event serves as a way to bring help and hope to the thousands of individuals and families struggling through the unforgiving cycle of addiction and marks McAlister Institute’s 48th year of transforming lives, one person at a time. The Walk for Sobriety is not only an opportunity to raise funds for life-saving services, but also a positive way to increase awareness and support the power of recovery. Walkers, runners, and online supporters can spread a powerful message on the day of the walk by wearing the number of days they—or their loved ones—have been clean and sober, and what it means to them. Registration costs $35 per adult and $5 per child (ages 12 and under). All proceeds from the Walk for Sobriety benefit McAlister Institute, one of San Diego's leading resources for substance abuse treatment and recovery programs. To join the Walk for Sobriety celebration, please visit www.walkforsobriety.org.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of the Old West through art, fashion, and community! Presenting colorful fashions with a western vibe created by artist and designer Dawn Hough Sebaugh. Space is limited - please call for reservations: Helen Zamora 619.599.3686 Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center on Facebook

The spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this 4-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on 7 stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass and plenty of fun for the kids. Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court is what foodie dreams are made of. Check off every box on your bayou-inspired culinary bucket list and chow down on authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culinary delights, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Gator By The Bay is Mardi Gras in May Gator by the Bay - Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival returns to San Diego on May 8-11, 2025! Enjoy a zesty gumbo of music, food and joie de vivre with 100+ entertaining performances and culinary delights, presented by San Diego's Bon Temps Social Club. We guarantee you: Music, Dance, Food & Fun! More than 100 performances on 7 stages Zydeco, Blues, Cajun, Rockabilly and Latin music and dance in one place Huge Shaded Dance Floors Authentic Tastes of Louisiana in the French Quarter Food Court Shopping Delights in the Juried Crafts Market Family Friendly Atmosphere and Entertainment Intriguing presentations of Louisiana culture Kids 17 and under FREE with paid adult For more information and a full entertainment schedule view the website listed above. Daily Hours: Thursday: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Special Evening Concert Friday 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Afternoon & Evening Festival with Full Food Court and Three Stages Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Full Festival with Seven Stages Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Full Festival with Seven Stages Visit: Gator By The Bay-Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival Gator by the Bay on Instagram and Facebook

Billboard has revised its system of removing songs from the Hot 100 singles chart once they've gotten too old to qualify as contemporary hits.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. The documentary explores the continual role of servicemen and women across global communities. The program introduces viewers to Travis Mills, who lost all four limbs serving in Afghanistan and now navigates life with cutting-edge prosthetics. It also follows military recruiters working to build an all-volunteer force and visits family-focused overseas bases and small-town economies that depend on military spending.

Premieres Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Meet a brotherhood of Marines a decade after their deployment to Afghanistan, as they struggle to overcome the trauma of combat and the loss of many of their comrades, including their dear friend JV, who was killed in action by an IED.