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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WITF listener Tom Rymsza of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

The con will be in full swing Thursday with the return of Hall H.

San Diego is one of the safest big cities in the U.S., but hate crimes are on the rise. Now, local leaders are promoting new tools to fight these crimes. In other news, as the cost of living strains families’ budgets, schools are trying to help feed students at home. Plus, we kickoff a series highlighting different Oktoberfests and fall festivals happening throughout San Diego County.

*Note - There will only be one Film and Discussion in January. Film Forum Coronado Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library In the Winn Room 640 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118l (619) 522-7390 Free Film and Discussion Adults “REPEAT PERFORMANCE” (1947. 93 min.) - A highly original hybrid of film noir, supernatural fantasy and backstage drama. The film stars Joan Leslie as a Broadway actress who magically relives the past year of her life, but can she alter the fateful mistakes that led to a New Year’s Eve tragedy? Co-starring Louis Hayward. Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, usually taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.

Join us for a walk in solidarity with the free Syrian people on December 22 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Waterfront Park located at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, Calif. 92101, area 4. All are welcome Bring your flags, chairs, snacks and water

A highly-anticipated 7+ stage, 80+ bands, 3-day music, culinary and arts festival will descend upon the stunning waterfront of downtown San Diego all along the Embarcadero. The festival offers diverse attractions including yacht parties, water sports, art installations, after-parties, a craft beer village and plenty of local flavors. Wonderfront festival’s re-entry policy encourages festival-goers to customize their weekend experience and truly integrates the city into the fabric of the festival. This festival is expected to bring a broad diversity of music genres with rock, indie rock, hip hop, edm, rap, reggae, americana, and more. The inclusion of latin stages, with a full lineup of top latin artists highlights the festival’s goal of community inclusion to help make the Wonderfront Festival a city-wide celebration. Visit: Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival Wonderfront Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for an ALL-NEW festive and fun Kwanzaa Celebration with your favorite Sesame Street friends as they host a Kinara lighting each night of Kwanzaa and learn about the celebrations and principles of the holiday during a special storytime. Kinara Lighting Ceremony: Gather at the Sesame Street Theater for a special Kinara Lighting Ceremony. Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, and more of your Sesame Street friends as we light the Kinara and sing songs about Kwanzaa! Location: Sesame Street Theater Kwanzaa Storytime: Gather around Big Bird's Nest for a special Kwanzaa-themed storytime with one of your favorite Sesame Street friends. Then stay after the story to give a favorite furry friend a hug and take a photo. Location: Big Bird's Nest Furry Friends Holiday Dance Party: Dance, sing, and rock along to your favorite holiday tunes with Elmo and his furry friends at this holiday-themed, energetic, and interactive Furry Friends Dance Party! Location: Big Bird's Wave Pool Lawn See Park Schedules for Times Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Rally and recover on New Year’s Day with a delicious brunch at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern in Point Loma and Dana Point. Enjoy a variety of mouthwatering dishes like the Quiche with Sundried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese, featuring fluffy eggs, goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, and an arugula salad, or the Breakfast Burrito with eggs, bacon, cheddar, guacamole, pico de gallo, and crispy tater tots. For a lighter option, try the Seasonal Avocado Toast, made with toasted sourdough and avocado mash. If you're craving something savory, the Short Rib Tacos, filled with braised beef, fresno chili, sautéed red onion, cotija cheese, shredded potatoes, and cilantro, will hit the spot. And don’t miss the indulgent Stuffed French Toast made with brioche, eggs, berries, and cream. Pair any of these dishes with a classic mimosa or Bloody Mary to start the year off right. This special brunch will be available on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit: Toast to 2025 with Jimmy’s Famous New Year's Day Brunch Jimmy's Famous American Tavern on Instagram and Facebook

Join Meredith Gleason, a Licensed Educational Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, for an engaging session on enhancing executive functioning skills. As 2024 winds down, it’s the perfect moment to set meaningful goals and prepare for a strong start to the new year! Learn how executive functioning shapes daily life and gain practical strategies to boost organization, time management, and problem-solving skills for you and your child. Discover how to create a supportive home environment that fosters planning, goal-setting, and follow-through with actionable steps to help you and your family thrive. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boost-executive-functioning-practical-at-home-strategies-for-parents-tickets-1096772739789?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join the eXploits for a fun night of dancing and meeting new and old friends. We’ll be performing our set of high energy classic alternative rock chronologically starting with Blondie and ending with Chappell Roan. Wear your comfy shoes because you won’t be able to sit in the corner for this show. Visit: The Kraken the eXploits on Instagram and Facebook