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Join the San Diego State community for the 5th Annual Aztecs for Life Blood Drive! The blood drive will be held 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Viejas Arena. SDSU is teaming up with the American Red Cross, which is facing an emergency blood shortage. The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. To make an appointment to donate, visit the American Red Cross Blood Drive website and use the code: Aztecs. Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control. Additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at Viejas Arena. As a thank-you, all blood donors will receive a free T-shirt, a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, a Raising Cane’s free meal gift card, AND coupons from Woodstock's Pizza and Eureka!, along with other giveaways while supplies last. If you are coming from campus, please enter via Gate 3 along Aztec Walk at the top level of Viejas Arena. We hope to see you on Nov. 16 from 10am-7pm, and sign up today! For more information and registration details please visit HERE!

This year is expected to set a record for the number of book bans by public school libraries, so many people are finding creative ways to make banned books available to young readers outside schools.

Meet & Eat with Harvestly’s new San Diego vendors. Join us and our local San Diego food businesses at our farmer’s market where you can: • Shop from local farms, bakeries, and more • Sample amazing foods • Engage in family-friendly games and activities • Enter raffles to win awesome prizes (gift cards, food, and more) • Listen to live music • Sip on some local wine and brews Date | Saturday, February 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location | Miralani Makers District Register here! This is a free event, open to the public. For more information, please visit miralanimakersdistrict.com.

The San Diego Padres will open their National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday night in Los Angeles, undaunted by the Dodgers' success, both in general and specifically against the Padres.

As local leaders like San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and county Supervisor Nathan Fletcher put their support behind statewide conservatorship reform proposals, the system is struggling.

Watch the San Diego Padres take on the Philadelphia Phillies for a four-day, four game showdown! Game Schedule: Jake Cronenworth Bobblehead Giveaway: June 23, 2022 @6:40 p.m. The first 35,000 fans in attendance will receive one (1) Jake Cronenworth bobblehead to celebrate superstar second baseman thanks to Jack in the Box! Tacos & Tequila and Mexican Heritage Celebration: June 24, 2022 @6:40 p.m. Join us in Gallagher Square for pregame happy hour featuring $5 drink specials, delicious tacos and live music, available from the time gates open until first pitch (approximately 4:30-6:30 p.m. PT). Celebrate Mexican Heritage with a specialty themed Padres hat! Tickets MUST be purchased through Padres.com/ThemeGames to receive the related item, available only while supplies last Irish Heritage Celebration & Favorite Things Basket Fundraiser : June 25, 2022 @7:10 p.m. n community partnership with The Irish Outreach Center, we invite you to join the Padres for our Irish Heritage Celebration. Your Theme Game package includes a limited-edition themed Padres hat, donation to a local community group and a ticket to the Phillies vs. Padres game. Fans have the opportunity to bid on baskets comprised of Padres players' favorite things. Each basket includes items such as favorite snacks, movies, gift cards, autographed memorabilia and experiences. All proceeds will benefit the Padres Foundation. Girl Scout Day: June 26, 2022 @1:10 p.m. The Padres, in community partnership with Girl Scouts San Diego, invite all Girl Scouts and their families to Petco Park for a fun-filled afternoon. Your Theme Game package includes a limited-edition themed Padres jersey and a ticket to the Phillies vs. Padres game. Jersey sizes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Climate change, education, abortion rights and other hot button issues are all on the ballot this year. And they will generate tens of millions of dollars in spending and countless campaign ads before Election Day. Here’s everything voters need to know about California’s ballot props.

This fabulous holiday gift boutique show offers unique, affordable artful gifts in a wide variety of mediums including woodworking, glass, textile art, jewelry, greeting cards, functional and decorative ceramics, gourd art, ornaments, and more - all handcrafted by regional artists perfect for holiday gift giving. Nov. 6 – Dec. 24, 2021 Free Admission Hours: Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit fallbrookartcenter.org or call (760) 728-1414 In Historic Downtown Fallbrook. Free plentiful parking behind the fallbrook art center and on-street. Fallbrook Art Center on Facebook + Instagram

Chinese Brush Painting Society Exhibit and Sale At Gallery 21, Spanish Village, Balboa Park Oct. 5 - 18, 2021 Gallery Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Daily Open House: Saturday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Members of the Chinese Brush Painting Society (CBPS) of San Diego are extremely excited to exhibit their original artworks at this year's show. The paintings are created using practiced brush strokes and traditional tools of this ancient art form (rice paper, ink, colors, and animal hair brushes). The paintings depict both traditional and contemporary subjects. Various brush painting styles (detailed and spontaneous) will be on exhibit - highlighting the diversity and breadth of techniques used by modern brush artists. Our artists range from students to accomplished painters and calligraphers, many who have studied with masters in China. All artwork will be for sale, including unframed matted paintings, cards, and other small gifts. We look forward to seeing you at this year's show! Visit: http://chinesebrushsd.blogspot.com/2021/08/spanish-village-balboa-park-2021.html

While Estefania broke with her family's Mexican folklórico tradition of dance, she says her mother and uncles did manage to instill discipline and a love for dance and art in her soul.