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The 28th Annual Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mountain Vista Drive. This free and festive community event has a longstanding tradition of celebrating the German roots of our Encinitas area along with showcasing local artisan products, an authentic German beer garden with stage entertainment to include Bavarian music and dance troupes, German refreshments as well as an international food court, carnival ride attractions, and a recently added local craft beer garden. Our vendor section features exhibits from local artisans as well as Encinitas businesses. Located on Mountain Vista Drive off El Camino Real between Wandering Road and Rambling Road, this free festival spans 1/3 of a mile along Mountain Vista Dr., includes 175 vendors, and attracts attendees from all over San Diego County. This is a premier Oktoberfest in north San Diego County. Visit: Encinitas Oktoberfest & Artisan Faire

Dust off your lederhosen and get ready for a one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest celebration with a twist! Join us on Thursday, September 26th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 18 holes of mini golf, delicious bites, and refreshing drinks at the North Park Putt-Oberfest Mini Golf Crawl! Tickets are on sale —don’t miss your chance to snag them before they’re gone! Follow us on social media for the latest updates. As you putt your way through the course, you’ll discover exciting specials at participating North Park businesses, with exclusive discounts on food and drinks to keep you fueled and focused on scoring that hole-in-one. Visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/northparkmainstreet/events/north-park-putt-oberfest-113880

We are proud to announce the seventh San Diego Latinx New Play Festival will take place at La Jolla Playhouse, October 4 – 6, 2024. The Latinx New Play Festival expands the presence of Latinx stories and artists on the American stage, and spotlights the broad range of today’s Latinx experience. Four scripts will be selected to be rehearsed and developed at the Playhouse, culminating in a live public reading at the festival. The festival will be free for everyone to attend, and will include a schedule of in-person readings of new works, panel discussions and other events. Produced by Dr. Maria Patrice Amon, the Playhouse’s 2024/25 Artist-in-Residence, in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse, the Latinx New Play Festival was originally launched in 2016 by San Diego Repertory Theatre. La Jolla Playhouse is delighted to be able to provide this vibrant, important arts event a new home in San Diego. The submission period for the 2024 Latinx New Play Festival was from January to April 2024. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when submissions for the 2025 Latinx New Play Festival open. The 2024 Latinx New Play Festival has been made possible in part by the Prebys Foundation. Visit: Latinx New Play Festival La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram and Facebook

Grab your vintage surfboard (or beach chair) and gather for a nostalgic longboard competition at the North Side of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club presents their annual longboard surfing contest. All contestants must surf on 1969 or older longboards, 9’ or longer, with no leash. There are separate divisions for Open, Wahine and Menehune (youth 16 years old and under). Proceeds from the event go to benefit Drowning Prevention Foundation of San Diego AKA San Diego Junior Lifeguards. Visit: https://www.ombac.org/omsurf/ OMBAC on Facebook

Feel the Force at our Star Wars-themed trivia night! Dive into the lore of the Jedi, the Sith, and everything in between. Whether you're a fan of the original trilogy, the prequels, or the sequels, we've got questions that will challenge even the most dedicated Star Wars fans. Assemble your team and get ready for a night of trivia that’s out of this world! Trivia Night Specials: 20% Off Bill 1st Place: $50 Gift Card + 1 Free hour on SIM 2nd Place: $50 Gift Card 3rd Place: $25 Gift Card Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/star-wars-trivia-at-swing-social-tickets-978737970617?aff=oddtdtcreator Swing Social on Instagram and Facebook

We are back! Be sure to save the date and sign up to receive updates and promos related to the Greek Festival on Sept. 7th - 8th 2024 in Cardiff (Encinitas). Food, friends, family, music and dance, kids games, culture, faith... who could ask for anything more? (besides a plane ticket to Greece, I suppose). Come experience Greece right here in Cardiff and Encinitas. Bring the kids, your friends, your family, a stranger, whatever! Sorry but no pets please. For the safety of our visitors we ask that you leave your pets at home. Service animals are allowed. If you'd like more information about this policy please email cardiffgreekfestival@gmail.com. Funds raised during this event go to support the operations of our Church, our Senior Apartments (Cardiff Orthodox Housing), the Building Fund (hopefully!), and charities. The Church is pleased to extend a helping hand to our community partners at no cost or at reduced costs. Our community partners include: Interfaith Community Services of North County, Boy Scouts Troop 2000 (thanks for all your help Scouts!), Kids n Cancer, Pacific Coast Harmony, Bach Collegium, Hands of Peace, Century Ride events, Hellenic Cultural Society events and lectures, Art shows featuring local artists, and more. We also are pleased to offer the following services/ministries which are open to anyone who is interested: Greek Language School, Shining Cross Academy (pre-school and Kindergarten), Adult Greek Dance Lessons, Youth dance and choral programs, Bible Study, classes on Orthodoxy, a bookstore featuring books, icons and other items related to the Orthodox faith, and more. Visit: https://www.cardiffgreekfestival.com/purchase-tickets Cardiff Greek Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Experience one of San Diego’s largest Military events featuring Military Displays, High Tech equipment in the Innovation Zone, Active Navy & Coast Guard Ship Tours, Live Music, Food, and Fun for the whole family! *Event times vary Visit: https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/

Join us for an introspective death awareness experience that will take you through the last months of your life as you prepare for death and have to say goodbye to loved ones, possessions, personal goals and dreams, and daily activities that bring you joy. Our guided meditative experience walks you through the last months of your life where you'll need to prioritize what is truly important to you and then come face to face with saying goodbye to the people, places and things that bring meaning to your everyday life. Once you've said your final goodbye, our end-of-life doulas will tend to your body as our ancestors did by wrapping you in a burial shroud where you'll be able to contemplate the experience of death in a safe, protective cocoon. Agenda: 7 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Welcome & introductions 7:15 p.m. - 8 p.m. Guided personal death awareness experience 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Each person will be prepared for burial in their own personal shroud 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. De-shroud, debrief & discussion What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket and small pillow (yoga mats & blankets are available to borrow) Journal & pen Full or queen sized flat sheet for shrouding (or, purchase at event for an additional $20) It's a spiritual practice to place oneself on the threshold of death and participate in your own dying process so that you may live each day and each moment as a gift. This event is hosted by Penny Waugh and Tara Novak, End-of-Life guides based in San Diego. The Death Network hello@thedeathnetwork.com @thedeathnetwork Visit: https://www.meetup.com/the-death-network/events/302655641/?eventOrigin=home_page_upcoming_events The Death Network on Instagram and Facebook

In this workshop with side coach Aretha Sills open to players of all experience levels, we’ll explore Viola Spolin’s games and exercises that inspire theatrical improvisers to get out of the head and into the present time without any expectation of performing or being “on.” Our goal is to experience the many benefits of spontaneity and group play. Through a combination of meditative warm ups, sensory-awareness exercises, and delightful traditional children’s games, we’ll aim to have fun, release the intuition, and open up new avenues of personal expression. We will (briefly) touch on some of the contemporary brain science that helps us understand why Spolin’s work is so helpful in regulating our nervous systems, and find ways to take her playful methods into our everyday life when we find ourselves under pressure. No experience is needed, just a willingness to play! Visit: https://mockingbirdimprovsandiego.fourthwalltickets.com/classes/aretha-sills-workshop

Check out Fright for Future's FREE haunted maze of "true terrors" on Oct 18th - 20th in San Diego, CA and brace yourself for an unforgettable journey through the dark corners of our world. But be warned, these horrors are not your typical ghost stories. We are bringing the scariest issues of our time to light: climate change, pollution, and animal rights. This is not just a scare, it's a wake-up call. But don't worry, we won't leave you feeling helpless. Along the way, you'll also discover ways you can make a difference and be a part of the solution. Gather your friends, summon your courage, and join us at Fright for Future. It's time to confront our fears and take action. Let's make this Halloween season a hauntingly impactful one! Visit: https://www.frightforfuture.org/tickets Fright for Future on Instagram