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Join a warm, judgment-free leyenkrayz (reading circle) conducted entirely in Yiddish, designed for Intermediate II and Advanced students. Together, we will explore and translate selections from Ezra Korman’s groundbreaking 1928 Chicago anthology Yidishe Dikhterins (“Yiddish Women Poets”). Our focus will be on female poets from Ukraine, including Dine Lipkes, Khane Levin, Mire Khenkin, and Anyuta Pyatigorskaya. Along the way, you’ll deepen your reading fluency, enrich your vocabulary, and discover the life stories behind these remarkable voices. Prerequisites: Solid Yiddish reading skills and a basic working vocabulary are required. When: Wednesdays, January 7 – February 11, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Where: on Zoom Tuition: $180 for all 6 sessions or $30 for a 60-minute online class. Early Bird: $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class (available until Wednesday, December 31st). Students (Upload an ID): $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class. Instructor: Tetyana Yakovleva She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego. Tanya received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019 and since then she has been teaching for YAAANA. Tanya is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) and she sees her mission in bringing joy and equilibrium to people through yoga and Yiddish. Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram

A San Diego writer hunts ghosts in Presidio Park, gets her palm read at psychic shops and drives out to the cults that dot San Diego County. This Halloween episode examines why the supernatural still grips so many of us, and what our hunger for "presence" reveals about faith, meaning and the search for truth.

Sept. 6–7 The Cardiff Greek Festival takes over with food, dancing, music & more. OPA! Celebrating Greek heritage, food, traditional Greek Dance, pastries, and community with our neighborhood. The Cardiff Greek Festival is a 45 year tradition in North County San Diego. Cardiff Greek Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Drinks infused with cannabis' buzzy compound THC are wildly popular and available in many states. But a year from now, the hemp-based products could be banned under a newly approved federal law.

The "American Idol of ballet" or "ballet Olympics" comes to San Diego from November 7 - 9. Hundreds of talented dancers (ages 9 - 19) will audition for Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) in hopes of receiving scholarships to top schools and companies worldwide. Auditions travel city-to-city around the world to scout these future ballet stars -- San Diego is among the first stops of the season! Free for the public to watch online through YAGP social media/website! Instagram and Facebook About YAGP: Youth America Grand Prix is the largest global network of dance. YAGP fulfills its mission of dance education through scholarship auditions, master classes, alumni services, and performances. Over the past 26 years, $5 million has been awarded in scholarships to the world’s leading dance schools, with up to $450,000 now awarded annually. Since YAGP’s founding in 1999, over 200,000 young dancers – ages 9 to 19 – of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds have participated in YAGP's international workshops, audition classes, and dance awareness events. Today, more than 12,000 young dancers audition annually. 450 YAGP alumni are now dancing with 80 professional companies around the world, including American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet and many others. Over 100 of these alumni are soloists and principal dancers. Larissa Saveliev founded YAGP after training and touring with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, before moving to the United States in the early 90's. Visit: Youth America Grand Prix Competition

If you or someone you love is living with significant hip or knee pain, attend a free Sharp HealthCare webinar led by a board-certified orthopedic doctor. Learn about the latest nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Register at sharp.com/jointwebinar or 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277). Sharp HealthCare accepts most health insurance plans.

Learn about innovative treatments at Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience that can ease symptoms of essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders – and help you get back to enjoying life. Get your questions answered by an expert. Register at sharp.com/movement or 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).

The clean energy revolution is here. Solar, wind and batteries are the cheapest form of power on the planet, lowering costs, creating new jobs, and strengthening our communities. But some politicians and industries are trying to hold it back. Across the country, Sun Day action participants will celebrate the progress we’ve made and push for more. Together, we’ll make the sun rise on our clean energy future. Leading up to these efforts, on Saturday, September 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. we will celebrate a family-friendly Sun Day Picnic for our Solar Future with speeches, games, music and general merriment. This is a coalition event hosted by Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice, SanDiego350, GreenFaith, and Third Act SoCal.

East County Card Show at BNS Brewing – Cards, Community, and Cold Brews The East County Card Show (ECCS) is back, and this one’s special. On Tuesday, November 18, collectors will take over BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. in Santee for a full day of cards, trades, and good company. Whether you love Pokémon, sports cards, Magic: The Gathering, or Yu-Gi-Oh!, this event brings every type of collector together. With free entry, live trading, and a free card pack with each beer or food purchase, it’s the perfect mix of collecting and community. Cards Meet Craft Beer There’s something different about card shows held in a brewery. The energy is relaxed, social, and welcoming. BNS Brewing & Distilling offers the ideal setting — great food, craft drinks, and plenty of space for tables and trades. The main hours run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., but the brewery opens earlier. Come for lunch, stay for trades, and enjoy the chill vibes all day. This event isn’t about rushing through deals — it’s about meeting people, having fun, and celebrating the hobby we all share. What’s Happening at ECCS This isn’t your average meetup. It’s a full show with energy, variety, and excitement around every table. Here’s what you can expect: 10+ vendors selling Pokémon, sports cards, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more. Live trading with local collectors and vendors all night long. Free giveaways, raffles, and vendor specials throughout the evening. A free trading card pack with every food or beer purchase. From graded slabs to sealed boxes, there’s something here for every collector. Bring your binders and your best trade bait — deals are made fast at ECCS. Building the East County Hobby Community The East County Card Show is more than an event. It’s a community. Local collectors, vendors, and families come together to support the hobby and each other. By hosting the show at BNS Brewing, ECCS creates a space that feels both professional and personal. Every sale, trade, and chat adds to the growing East County collector scene. If you’ve been looking for a place to connect, this is it. You don’t need to be an expert to join in. New collectors are welcome, and veterans are always happy to share tips or stories. It’s a place to learn, grow, and just enjoy being around others who love collecting. Event Details Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Time: All Day (Main Hours: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Location: BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. 10960 Wheatlands Ave, Santee, CA 92071 Admission: Free All Ages Welcome Hosted by Cards & Collectors Cards & Collectors is a Southern California-based trading card community and marketplace, dedicated to uniting collectors through local events, trade nights, and shows. We specialize in Pokémon, sports, and TCG collectibles, and we’re always bringing new opportunities for collectors to connect, trade, and grow. Visit: cardsandcollectors.com Follow: @cardsandcollectors Come hang out, sip something sweet, and trade with fellow Pokémon trainers and TCG enthusiasts from across San Diego. Let’s make this trade night one to remember! Don’t forget to RSVP — it helps us prepare giveaways, tables, and surprises for the community!

Join us for an evening with renowned artist Nick Cave, whose multidisciplinary practice spans sculpture, installation, performance, and video. Best known for his celebrated Soundsuits, elaborate full-body sculptures that merge art, fashion, and social commentary, Cave creates work that speaks to issues of identity, race, and healing. His work "Rescue," from the Museum’s permanent collection, is currently on view in the Art of the Americas galleries, offering audiences a chance to experience his practice firsthand. The program will begin with a talk by the artist reflecting on his body of work, followed by a conversation-style interview and an audience Q&A. This special event offers an opportunity to hear directly from Cave about the ideas, processes, and social concerns that shape his practice. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram