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For the first time, NPR's Student Podcast Challenge has a returning champion: a California fifth grader who explored a dark chapter in U.S. history during World War II.

Sunday, Dec 17, 2023 Posada & Tiagüis You are cordially invited to the Tianguis de la Raza of the year 2023 + our annual Posada. Save the date and let’s celebrate the beginning of the winter with a day of music, raffles and prices, delicious food, natural medicine, and local POC artisans with products for all occasions. Come and celebrate the end of the year with us. View this event on 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 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

Local author Patricia Santana's latest book follows a young girl growing up in Palm City against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Then, a new documentary looks at grammar as a uniting force. And finally, your weekend arts events preview.

Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe outlines proposals to improve oversight, reduce solitary confinement, and implement trauma-informed practices in county detention facilities.

Join us for an inspiring evening with cellist Bennet Tsai and pianist Rodolfo Leone. Tsai is a First Prize winner at the 2023 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions (also receiving the Stern Young Artist Award) and earned Third Prize plus the Special Prize for Best Haydn Concerto at Berlin’s 2022 Grand Prix Emanuel Feuermann. Leone is the First Prize winner of the 2017 International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna, with additional top prizes at the Toronto and Busoni competitions. Expect bold chemistry, with a program that travels from Haydn and Beethoven to Bloch, Barber, Boulanger, and Shostakovich. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

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

Future developments on some shelters and scheduled closures of several temporary shelters means that the city's current shelter bed count could drop in coming months.

Savor the flavors of fall with a Sunday Supper at AVANT on Sunday, October 26th. The evening begins with a vibrant German Salat-Platte, showcasing crisp cucumbers with dill cream, fingerling potatoes and haricot verts, farm egg, pickled onion, and a tangy mustard dressing. For the main course, indulge in Bavarian Sauerkraut, layered with smoked sausage, Riesling-braised pork, tender turnips, and hearty potatoes. End on a sweet note with a golden Pear Tart filled with almond cream, the perfect autumn-inspired dessert. Reserve your table today and experience this unforgettable seasonal dining event. Visit: https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/rancho-bernardo-inn-events#!/e/oct-26th-4-00-pm-8-00-pm-sunday-supper-oktoberfest-e57a4da3/ AVANT Restaurant on Instagram and Facebook