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Cecile Richards, the longtime activist for women's rights and former head of Planned Parenthood, died Monday after battling brain cancer.

For centuries, houses of worship have served as havens for people needing refuge — and, in recent decades, sanctuary from the U.S. government.

San Diego’s biggest outdoor vegan market. Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Live DJ | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Enjoy an incredible selection of food and drinks, with over 50 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Churros and so much more. The North Park Vegan Market is located next to the North Park Mini Park, a great place to meet up with your favorite people to enjoy a day of food and fun. This spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. Vendors are set up on 29th St and both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave. SAN DIEGO SUPER ADOPTION AT THE MARKET Join A Way Home For Dogs and other local rescue groups and shelters to meet over hundred adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Connect with local organizations that are making a difference and learn about volunteer opportunities, fostering and other ways to help homeless animals in San Diego. This special event will be happening in the Mini Park during the North Park Vegan Market. PARKING: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. VENDORS A Way Home for Dogs Abby's Way Home for Dogs African Food Kitchen Books for Ages Carson's Food Co. Cocina Folklore Collective Inspo By Design Compilations In Art Dar Jamai Down To Ferment Early Glow Creations El Bondi Gluten Free Empanadas Elote Restaurant Falafel Express Farm Fresh To You Forever Linked Permanent Jewelry Funny Novelty Products Il Cannoli Bar Gourmet Tamales K2 Wellness Krouned Body Care La Boocha Kombucha Luv Mylk Majestik Kulture MANEATINGPLANT Maya's Cookies Parchita Beach Petunia Amelie Caramels Pink Pantree Opal's Paradise Sabor Piri Piri Samadhi CBD Share International SoCal Lemonade Solana Center for Environmental Innovation Spiritual Flourishing Stone Monkey Superfood & Company Teif’s Pacific Island Grill The Brulee Bar The Donuttery Truth Council 23 Underdog Uprising Pizza Veggie Fam We Be Grubbin' West Coast Hot Chicken Yuseong Mandu About the Organizer Vegan Food Popup Events produces monthly markets and festivals that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Visit: https://www.veganfoodpopup.com/ Vegan Food Popup Events on Instagram and Facebook

Color creates a mood. We live in color. Using your favorite color, mixing it with grey, black, and white you will create a one-color masterpiece just like Picasso! Choose your favorite subject matter to paint on canvas. What is Taste of Art? Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side. Join arts educator Robin Douglas , as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Members $50, Visitors $65 Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

After learning the U.S. doesn't officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in and wrote a bill for Congress. This week, Biden signed it into law.

Join in the fun by designing and building a scarecrow to exhibit in the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Keep the lost art of scarecrow making alive! Your scarecrow will be on display in the Pumpkin Patch through October. Individuals, groups and clubs are invited to enter; each entry will receive a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation. All winning scarecrows become the property of Bates Nut Farm and will be added to our famous scarecrow collection. Bring your scarecrow and completed registration form to the pumpkin patch from 1-5 pm on Friday, October 11th or before 10 am on Saturday, October 12th. Cash prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to the top entries in each category. All of the Pumpkin Patch festivities will continue throughout the weekend including the tractor hayrides, straw maze and food. Visit: https://batesnutfarm.biz/ce-13095-33rd-annual-scarecrow-contest.html Bates Nut Farm on Facebook / Instagram

As the world's leading river cruise line, they believe in offering you extraordinarily well-designed cruises that bring you closer to the cultures of the world. That's why their intimate, inclusive itineraries are designed to help you explore nuances of your destination: its food, culture, people and customs. Today, Viking invites guests to sample the rich cultures and fine wines and cuisine along Europe's great rivers—all aboard the continent's most comfortable, state-of-the-art ships—and the storied rivers of China, Southeast Asia and Egypt. Meander along the world's great waterways at the easy pace of the river gliding past magnificent vistas and pausing to explore riverside ports with the award-winning Viking Longships®, all while unpacking your bags just once. Its fleet of 64 ships operates on more than 30 carefully designed itineraries around the world. Their Culture Curriculum, an exclusive onboard program, brings local history to life with lectures on history and art; tasting of vintage wines from your destinations; restaurant menus inspired by local cuisine; informative port talks; enriching Destination Performances featuring folkloric shows and musicians playing regional and classical music. RSVP Now

The Midday Movie Critics are highlighting some films that reflect trans representation on the big screen.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. The treasured “Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir” special returns to PBS for the 21st year. Broadway star Michael Maliakel and beloved British actress Lesley Nicol (from DOWNTON ABBEY series) join the iconic Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in a stunning 90-minute theatrical program, illustrating that the real meaning of Christmas is opening our hearts to all.

President Trump is no fan of the free press. But he's not the only powerful person in the U.S. using the courts to silence unfavorable coverage, a New York Times editor and author tells NPR.