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Please join us this Friday. LIFE = Learning Is For Everyone At 1 p.m. "Buddhism" with Rev. Sterling Davenport. Learn the fundamental origins and historical development of Buddhism. At 2:30 p.m. Jeannette Rankin, the First Woman Elected to Congress A Historical Reenactment by Beth Urech The American politician and women’s rights advocate who became the first woman to hold federal office in the United States. She was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican from Montana in 1916 for one term, then was elected again in 1940. Rankin remains the only woman ever elected to Congress from Montana. Come early to park and get a good seat. LIFE 30th year!

Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events and hosted at AleSmith Brewing Company on the 1st Friday of every month. Music | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats, with over 30 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Empanadas and so much more. The San Diego Vegan Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. PARKING: There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. VENDORS A Way Home For Dogs Abby’s Aguas Y Mas African Food Kitchen Casa de Luz Collective Inspo By Design Dar Jamai Down To Ferment Element Vegan Cuisine Falafel Express Farm Fresh To You Golene's Vegan Kitchen Gourmet Tamales La Casita De Vero Le Beignet Majestik Kulture Maya's Cookies MounEssentials Sabor Piri Piri SoCal Lemonade Teif’s Pacific Island Grill The Donuttery Truth Council 23 West Coast Hot Chicken Yuseong Mandu About the Organizer Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a selection of local products and services. All locations are family-friendly and dog-friendly and offer music and free parking. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local food and craft vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Learn more: https://veganfoodpopup.com Vegan Food Pop Up on Instagram and Facebook

Established in 1983, the women's museum will integrate into the history center, which was founded in 1928.

Extracting truths from family archives to inform present day stories is the subject of “Threads of Time,” an exhibit by Robin North that will open at on February 8 and run through Black History Month, ending on March 1. North, whose forebears worked as slaves in the cotton fields of Texas, has used photographs and old documents to show how his family’s personal history is interwoven with the larger history of cotton, a commodity that spelled wealth for some and bondage for others. “Two bodies of work within ‘Threads of Time’ explore the family histories of Americans of African descent, addressing forced migration, labor, land ownership, and modernity in rural, deep southern Texas,” says North, who had been working as a corporate information specialist when he decided to pursue fine art photography. Through conversations with family members and by studying old photographs and documents, he began to decode messages from the past and realized that there was more to those photos than met the eye. “Decolonized Aesthetics” presents portraits of black subjects using historical photographic processes and stresses the intercultural connections resulting from cotton commerce. Some subjects pose with a bale of cotton. “Part of what I want to do is take this fusion of culture and this cotton bale and bring them together, because the reason this even happened is because of cotton,” North says. “That’s how this body of work came to fruition.” In "A Way of Looking," North visits places in the rural South that are connected with his family’s past and links them to the present. “A lot of my work focuses on looking backwards,” North says, and consequently we see his back as he faces away from the camera and looks toward an old church, toward cemetery headstones, and toward an old school building that appears to be losing a battle with a devouring landscape. The church, the school, the cemetery are all part of North’s family history, which is part of the larger history of cotton’s role in a nation’s history. The Photographer’s Eye Gallery will exhibit “Threads of Time” from February 8 through March 1. North will conduct a walk-through of his art on opening day at 4 p.m., and the gallery will host a reception for the artist at 5 p.m. The gallery will also host an artist’s talk on February 9 at 10 a.m. The talk is free, but a reservation is required and can be made by going online to the website to reserve a space. The nonprofit gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and by appointment by calling 760-522-2170. Free parking is available behind the gallery, and on the street. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Experience the enchanting sounds of Flor de Toloache, the Latin GRAMMY Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated all-female mariachi band that is breaking boundaries with their innovative blend of traditional and contemporary Latin American music. Founded in 2008 by Mireya I. Ramos and Shae Fiol, Flor de Toloache is NYC’s first and only all-women mariachi band. The members hail from Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Nicaragua, and the United States, bringing a rich tapestry of cultural influences to their music. Like the legendary love potion from the Toloache flower, Flor de Toloache casts a spell with their powerful vocals and captivating stage presence. Flor de Toloache has performed internationally, from Mexico to Japan, and toured extensively across the US, Europe, and Latin America. Their groundbreaking approach has earned them acclaim, with headlines such as “The new kings of mariachi are all women” (HuffPost) and “alt-mariachi” (Rolling Stone). The group has collaborated with renowned artists such as John Legend, Miguel, Dan Auerbach (Black Keys), Café Tacvba, Natalia Lafourcade, Tigres del Norte, Lila Downs, Chicano Batman, and No Te Va Gustar. They have been featured in significant events and platforms including the Kennedy Center Honors, Kate Spade’s Spring campaign, Kia, Paul McCartney’s Holiday Rules Vol. 2, Southern Poverty Law Center, Harry Connick Show, The View, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, and Oprah Magazine. Their latest release, Motherflower, is a fiercely feminist mosaic of genres inspired by mariachi, showcasing their ability to transcend cultural and gender boundaries. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/flor-de-toloache-jacqie-rivera/ Visit: Flor de Toloache on Instagram and Facebook and Jacqie Rivera on Instagram and Facebook

Home of Guiding Hands, a nonprofit organization that provides quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 43rd Annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, October 10 at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan on the Oak Glen Golf Course. The day kicks off at 7 a.m. with registration, coffee, breakfast, and Bloody Marys, followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Golfers will enjoy a full day of fun, including an 18-hole tournament, putting contest, on-course activities, including a Beat The Pro Challenge. They will enjoy margarita slushies and other thirst-quenching beverages and food stations throughout the course. Each player will also receive a complimentary mulligan, raffle ticket, golf shirt, and swag bag. After the tournament, players will gather on the banquet lawn for an awards reception featuring food, drinks, raffle drawings, and the announcement of tournament and auction winners. Proceeds from the Golf Classic will directly benefit Home of Guiding Hands’ wide range of services, including housing, early childhood development, independent living skills, respite care, and more. The organization serves more than 4,700 infants, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year across San Diego and Imperial Counties. This year’s event is presented by the Kerr Family Foundation. Tickets begin at $300, with options for both individual players and teams of four. Sponsorships are also available. Home of Guiding Hands on Facebook / Instagram

The prison on a forbidding island off San Francisco was operated at a prohibitive cost. Now, President Trump says it's time to substantially enlarge and rebuild Alcatraz as a federal penitentiary.

The Center Super Pantry invites the North County San Diego community to an unforgettable evening of celebration: Strength in Community. Join us as we honor the incredible individuals, organizations, and volunteers who have stepped up to meet the growing needs of our neighbors. This inspiring evening will spotlight the vital work of The Center Super Pantry and other North County partners who are helping families weather the rising cost of groceries and food insecurity. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, participate firsthand in an exciting live auction, and experience a special comedy set from Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence. All proceeds go directly back into the budget that makes this essential work possible, ensuring every dollar raised strengthens local food programs. Local community members are invited to share a meal and be part of the impact. Secure your table today for $600—your generosity will feed 200 families this season. Visit FeedNorthCounty.com. The Center Super Pantry on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego's LGBTQ+ film festival showcases queer horror on Friday the 13th.

Watch your little ones’ eyes sparkle with joy as they set off on a spellbinding adventure through a series of interactive Halloween stations. From meeting the friendly Witch in Candyland and uncovering wild experiments in the Mad Scientist’s Lab, to encountering a beloved princess and mischievous villain in their enchanted garden — a world of magic, mystery, and delight awaits around every corner. Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram