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The 47th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, one of Southern California’s largest and oldest high school marching band competitions, is set for Saturday, Oct. 26 at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos. The tournament will showcase the music and artistic pageantry of 30 high school marching bands from across Southern California and will feature both parade and field show competitions. Field show performances by small bands will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mt. Carmel’s Sundevil Stadium, followed by a free parade band review from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the school’s parking lot. Field shows with large bands are planned from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sundevil Stadium. Food, drink and merchandise concessions will be available throughout the day and evening. Tickets for the field shows can be purchased the day of the tournament at the stadium ticket window. General admission prices are $15 for adults; $12 for students, seniors and military; and free for children 5 and under. Reserved seating in the stadium’s center section is available for $25 and can be purchased either the day of the event, or in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mt-carmel-tournament-of-bands-reserved-seating-tickets-1005237220587. Tickets include admission to both the morning and afternoon/evening field shows, as well as for all award presentations. Mt. Carmel High School is located at 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego 92129. The school’s parking lot will not be available for public parking the day of the event, so spectators should park in the neighborhoods surrounding the school. The tournament is the single-largest fundraiser for the school’s music program. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mt. Carmel Music Foundation and will be used to support the school’s band, color guard and orchestra programs. For more information, visit www.mchsbandtournament.com or email tournament@mchsmusic.org. Visit: https://www.mchsmusic.org/tournament Mt. Carmel Tournament of the Bands on Facebook

Join us in rekindling a cherished tradition as we proudly present the 66th Annual Las Posadas in Old Town San Diego on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the picturesque Heritage County Park. The festivities begin at 7 p.m., offering neighbors and friends a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a time-honored celebration that echoes with centuries-old Mexican traditions and the warmth of the holiday season. Presented in collaboration by the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Old Town Trolley Tours, and the Mormon Battalion Historic Site, this event reverberates with community spirit and historical reverence, offering an immersive glimpse into the journey of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem. Join Mary and Joseph on A Historic Journey Embark on a narrative pilgrimage alongside Joseph and Mary, as they seek shelter at different inns, represented by six strategically placed stations within the Heritage County Park. Mary, astride a donkey, will be accompanied by a heavenly ensemble of shepherds and angels, reviving the tale that has touched hearts for centuries. At each station, attendees will be graced with engaging narrations and poignant call-and-response verses, brought to life by the passionate volunteers from the Mormon Battalion Historic Site. This interactive portrayal invites everyone to become part of a story that is deeply woven into the fabric of the season. Engage in A Service Project that Makes A Difference In line with the spirit of giving, the event takes a step further once again by integrating a community service project. Attendees are warmly invited to contribute non-perishable items for the local food bank at Old Town Community Church. A Festive Conclusion with Refreshments and Bonding Following the finale, guests are cordially invited back to the Mormon Battalion Historic Site for an evening of refreshments and camaraderie. Enjoy a captivating live music performance to uplift your spirits and foster connections. Engage in moments of joy and unity as the tunes resonate with the vibrancy of the holiday season, bringing people together in celebration and song. Visit: Las Posadas: An Old Town Celebration

Join UC San Diego Extended Studies for our Campus to Community Showcase event to explore partnerships for your success, including an in-person exploration of the state-of-the-art, multilevel, mixed-use Park & Market facility in downtown San Diego and virtual afternoon sessions that highlight services and programs you can tap to realize or enhance your goals. Kick off the morning with a continental breakfast, followed by a leadership welcome with Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth H. Simmons and Extended Studies Dean Hugo Villar and a partner panel discussion, featuring Carlos D. Jensen, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor of Educational Innovation; Wendy Hunter Barker, Assistant Dean, Strategy and Operations at the Rady School of Management; and Colleen Kollar Smith, Executive Director of the Campus Performance and Events Office. After the presentations, experience all Park & Market has to offer with tours of classroom, meeting, and event spaces, as well as arts and culture activities with Digital Gym Cinema and the public art gallery. During the afternoon, enjoy virtual breakout sessions that allow for remote participation. Sessions will demonstrate successful collaborations that have benefited students, partners, colleagues, and friends in San Diego, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. The day is capped off back at Park & Marketing with an art reception from 4-6:30 p.m., highlighting new exhibition, "Sol y sombra: Immigrant Experiences in California," and a musical performance at 7 p.m. with Park & Market’s acclaimed Intersections Concert Series, featuring the Don Byron Quartet. Everyone’s welcome! Enjoy the full day or attend the portions that are of most interest and benefit.

Name-calling, mockery, outbursts and expletive-filled tirades are now standard fare at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ meetings, sinking the mood and obstructing the public’s business

Join us for an evening celebration of poetry and nonfiction! Twelve graduate students from PLNU’s M.A. in Writing program will read nonfiction or poetry (3 minutes apiece). Headliners Mac Crane (nonfiction) and Kazim Ali (poetry) will each read for 7-10 minutes to close out the evening. Mac Crane and Kazim Ali will sell and sign books post-reading. PLNU M.A. in Writing Program Readers: Carol Blessing Sophie Cornwell Aliah Fabros Meghan Coley Abigail Franklin Jaden Goldfain Ell Huang Tony Le Calvez Denise Magloire Emma McCoy Josiah Roberts Jessie Taylor Headliners: Nonfiction: Mac Crane is an author, sweatpants enthusiast, and basketball player. Their debut novel, "I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself," was a NYT Editors' Choice and the winner of a LAMBDA Literary Award in Speculative Fiction. Their second novel, "A Sharp Endless Need," which is a queer, yearning coming-of-age novel about ambition, basketball, and obsession, is forthcoming from Dial Press in May 2025. Poetry: Kazim Ali was born in the United Kingdom and has lived transnationally in the United States, Canada, India, France, and the Middle East. His books encompass multiple genres, including the volumes of poetry "Inquisition," "Sky Ward," winner of the Ohioana Book Award in Poetry; "The Far Mosque," winner of Alice James Books’ New England/New York Award; "The Fortieth Day"; "All One’s Blue"; and the cross-genre texts "Bright Felon" and "Wind Instrument." His novels include the recently published "The Secret Room: A String Quartet" and among his books of essays are the hybrid memoir "Silver Road: Essays, Maps & Calligraphies" and "Fasting for Ramadan: Notes from a Spiritual Practice." He is also an accomplished translator (of Marguerite Duras, Sohrab Sepehri, Ananda Devi, Mahmoud Chokrollahi and others) and an editor of several anthologies and books of criticism. After a career in public policy and organizing, Ali taught at various colleges and universities, including Oberlin College, Davidson College, St. Mary's College of California, and Naropa University. He is currently a Professor of Literature at the University of California, San Diego. His newest books are a volume of three long poems entitled "The Voice of Sheila Chandra" and a memoir of his Canadian childhood, "Northern Light."

San Diego's hottest day party for the queer babes! Sunday, February 11 2024 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.! The game starts at 3:30 p.m. The Holding Company (THC) in Ocean Beach is a multi-level open air space with a sexy rooftop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just steps from the sand and Dozens of TVs. Voted BEST beach bar in San Diego by Thrillest! Superbowl Sunday in Ocean Beach! Beautiful views, vibes, and people. Entertainment announced soon. Come Hungry! Brunch Served until 3 p.m. We've got a full menu and bottle service for the Big Game. We highly suggest ride share options for this event. Parking will be insane in this area on this date. Arriving after 4 p.m. Come early! After 4 p.m., we can no longer limit capacity for you and we will start admitting walk-up guests up to our capacity. In the event you do arrive after we have reached capacity, you will still be given priority admission. For more information visit: eventbrite.com

San Diego Wave FC vs. Washington Spirit at Snapdragon Stadium at 5 p.m.

An NPR listener writes: "We live in a nice neighborhood that has homeowner association rules, and our neighbor is violating them." Social etiquette experts weigh in.

Más de 4 millones de familias estadounidenses tienen estatus migratorio mixto. Mientras la administración Trump continúa intensificando las deportaciones, muchas de estas familias están preparando planes de emergencia.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose 1.1 cents Tuesday to $4.704, a day after rising three-tenths of a cent.