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The 48th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, San Diego County’s largest high school marching band competition, is set for Saturday, Oct. 25 at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos. The tournament will showcase the music and artistic pageantry of 38 marching bands from across Southern California and will feature both parade and field show competitions. It is the largest fundraiser of the year for the school’s music program. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mt. Carmel Music Foundation and will be used to support the school’s band, color guard and orchestra programs. Field show performances by small bands will start at 8 a.m. at Mt. Carmel’s Sundevil Stadium, followed by a free parade band review starting at approximately 11:45 a.m. in the school’s parking lot. Field shows with large bands will start at approximately 2:45 p.m. at Sundevil Stadium. Performances will conclude with special appearances by marching bands from San Diego State University and the United States Marine Corps. Food, drink and merchandise concessions will be available throughout the day and evening. Tickets for stadium field shows and award ceremonies are $15 for students, seniors and military; $20 for adult general admission; and $35 for adult reserved. Tickets can be purchased either in advance or at the event. Stadium admission is free for kids age 5 and under. The school’s parking lot will not be available for public parking the day of the event, so spectators should park in the neighborhoods surrounding the school. Mt. Carmel Tournament Of Bands on Facebook / Instagram

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The Heritage of the Americas Museum is excited to present the “Artist Studio Art Clearance Sale,” a special holiday exhibit and sale featuring the acclaimed work of Duke Windsor. This event will be on display from November 11 through December 17, 2025, in the Museum’s Art Wing, offering artwork at discounts ranging from 30% to 70%. This unique event provides collectors, art lovers, and holiday shoppers with a rare opportunity to acquire original fine art at special studio-clearance prices. Windsor’s work will be exclusively showcased at the center of the museum’s art wing, transforming the space into an immersive studio-gallery experience. “This is more than a sale—it’s a celebration of creativity, legacy, and community,” says Windsor. “I’m thrilled to share selections from my collection, showcasing 30 years of my studio practice in a museum setting while making room for new projects and connecting with new collectors.” Duke Windsor is a U.S. Marine veteran, former opera singer, and accomplished visual artist based in Mt. Helix, California. His work encompasses urban landscapes, still life, portraiture, and historical themes, rendered in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and sculpture. Windsor is particularly known for his luminous use of gold leaf and his ability to elevate everyday subjects into iconic imagery. Duke Windsor on Instagram

October 11 is the "International Day of the Girl" on the United Nations calendar. These photos pay tribute to the spirit of girls in a world where they face many obstacles.

The city’s lawsuit details how, in April 2019, the city received a complaint that the scrap yard was running a recycling and processing facility and developing the yard without city permits.

NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.

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