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California's Premiere Viking Festival Celebrates 20 Years! Vista Viking Festival to make a triumphant return. Visitors can mingle with Vikings and the Norse Gods at the Living History Viking Village, Marketplace, and Festival. Featuring live entertainment including Highland Way, The Silk Button Butchers, and straight out of Denmark - KRAUKA. Norway Hall, the Sons of Norway Norge Lodge, and the Norwegian Fish Club Odin are proud to once again present the Vista Viking Festival, on September 17 & 18, 2022. Visit living, early Viking Encampments featured throughout our grounds. Reenactment guilds such as the ArchDuchy of Brandenburg, the Celtic Norse, Drafn, the Guardians of Midgard, the Red Hand, Vesterfolk, and the Wolves of Odin, bring our Viking Village to life with authentic daily activities. Blacksmithing, fiber arts, fine metalworking, and freshly baked bread from our Viking oven. The Viking Marketplace will be filled with merchants offering Viking wares, and treasures brought back from across the seas -- swords, knives, helms, shields, drinking horns, jewelry, and more. Get yourself outfitted to cosplay Viking. Or just take home a treasure or two to remember the day. Marketplace, food vendors have sausages, Swedish meatballs, Norwegian cookies, and exotic foods featuring Fresh Lefsa and Krumkake. Exciting Viking Battles will be fought on our list field. Brave Viking Warriors travel from abroad to compete on our battlefield. Cheer on your favorite champions as they meet in one on one combat and wild group melees. We have the premiere Viking Weapons Range on the West Coast! Boasting Archery, Axe, and Spear Throwing Lanes. Our expert instructors have decades of experience and will train you in skills that last a lifetime. Odin’s Forge, our working Blacksmith Shop, will be fired up and making new tools, weapons and hardware. Our experienced Smith Managers and Crew will demonstrate why Blacksmiths were a vital part of Viking Age society. Both our Odin Stage, and Loki Stage feature live music and entertainment that will take you back to the time of the Vikings. Featuring some of the area's best Celtic and Folk rock groups, and other surprise entertainers. Make Viking Festival history by participating in one of our signature competitions! To test the strength. The Viking Log Toss. Further hone your Viking skills for the Battle Cry, Horn Blowing, and Beard contests. Be sure to catch the World Famous Fish Fling competition. On Saturday, stay after sunset for the spectacular Flaming Axe Throw. At Norway Hall, our Heritage Hall, experience Scandinavian history, genealogy, culture, cooking, craft, and Fiber Arts demonstrations. Shop for handicrafts, snacks, and souvenirs from The Daughters of Norway Hulda Garborg Lodge, the Sons of Norway Norge Lodge, and The Balboa Park House of Norway. For the thirsty, Find a selection of fine Mead, Beer, and Spirits, including Aquavit at Odin’s Bar. In our Beer and Meading Place, we have our popular 'Meet the Brewmasters' event. Featuring some of San Diego's and the regions best micro-brews, and fine Viking Meads, some crafted especially for the Viking Festival. KidZone for the little Vikings. The wee ones can paint their own shields and swords. There will be crafts, music lessons, face painting, games, and the learning-fun Rune Quest game. Located at 2006 East Vista Way. Vista, CA. 92084. Vista Viking Festival on Facebook

Spring Valley Day will bring together residents, businesses, community organizations, and County Services to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Spring Valley. We’ll be closing off the entire block in front of Bancroft Elementary School from Central Avenue to Avocado Street for a family friendly, street fair style event. The school’s large dirt lot will be used for free event parking. There will be live entertainment, a FREE fun zone, “Cars & Community” car show, first responder displays from San Miguel Fire & Rescue and San Diego County Sheriff, many County agencies from Animal Services to Vector Control, and many vendors selling food, crafts, merchandise, or promoting their business/organization. Visit: https://www.springvalleyday.com/

After Oklahoma Republicans targeted public school lessons on race and gender, some Black teachers and parents in Tulsa have banded together to ensure their kids still get honest Black history.

“Women Talking” Friday, March 17, 2023 at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 13+ “WOMEN TALKING” (2022. 104 minutes. PG-13) - Do Nothing. Stay and fight. Leave and build a better world. The women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their plight with their faith in Sarah Polley’s biting and explosive film. The outstanding cast includes: Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy, Frances McDormand and Ben Whishaw. More information about Cinema Under the Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills, with heaters, and blankets. • Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online reservations - $20. • Reservations for members begin 9.a.m. on Monday. • Reservations for non-members begin 9 a.m. on Tuesday. * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. (619-295-4221). • Box Office opens 6 p.m. on movie nights. • Films start at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon. • Concessions are $3 each (popcorn, candy, drinks). Visit www.topspresents.com or call (619) 295-4221 for more information. Visit Cinema Under The Stars, San Diego on Facebook

“The Banshees Of Inisherin” Friday, March 3, 2023 at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 18+ “THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN” (2022. 114 minutes. R) Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleason head the cast in Martin McDonagh’s darkly comic fable of two former friends who find themselves at odds when one abruptly ends their relationship — with startling consequences for both men. Co-starring Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon. More information about Cinema Under the Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills, with heaters, and blankets. • Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online reservations - $20. • Reservations for members begin 9.a.m. on Monday. • Reservations for non-members begin 9 a.m. on Tuesday. * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. (619-295-4221). • Box Office opens 6 p.m. on movie nights. • Films start at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon. • Concessions are $3 each (popcorn, candy, drinks). Visit www.topspresents.com or call (619) 295-4221 for more information. Visit Cinema Under The Stars on Facebook

President Joe Biden rounded out his visit in San Diego Friday morning with a visit to ViaSat-Global Communications in Carlsbad. The president arrived Thursday night to speak at a rally in Oceanside in support of Congressman Mike Levin. Next, the San Diego Democratic Party is promoting a deceased candidate in the Chula Vista City Attorney race. If the late Simon Silva wins, the city may be forced to spend $2 million on a special election. And finally, For our Weekend Preview, we have the ballet, a powerful photography exhibit, music and some giant puppets.

Three scientists were honored for their work with the tiny nanoparticles that allow for very bright colors. They are used in many electronics, like LED displays.

Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Based on the plushest of red carpets that President Biden rolled out for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his White House visit in June, one might think the two were the closest of allies. But one would be mistaken. Guest: Barkha Dutt, Delhi-based broadcast journalist and Washington Post columnist.

The 1984 gas leak in Bhopal, India, killed thousands. New research finds babies born to mothers who were pregnant at the time have suffered long-term impacts worse than those directly exposed.

Enjoy a fully hosted bar and indulgent snacks for the night + a unique set of activations inspired by the upcoming special exhibition "Kelly Akashi: Formations." The late-night lineup will include: - Multiple Live Music Acts - Dancing - Specialty Cocktails - Indulgent Late-Night Snacks - Immersive Artist-led Experiences - And more surprises! Please note this event is 21+. Capacity is limited - reserve your ticket today. All proceeds from the event benefit MCASD’s dynamic exhibition schedule and education programs that foster conversations and connect visitors to contemporary art.