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There's gnome better thing to do than read! Join the gnomes and snag a new book from the library to read this winter. Join the Coronado Library's Winter Read Challenge and log your reading for a chance to earn prizes! The Challenge starts on December 21 and runs through Jan. 31, 2025. Kids ages 0-10 earn a gnome rubber duck and a backpack by reporting 5 books. Kids can report up to 10 books to earn a fidget toy and a free hamburger (or cheeseburger or grilled cheese) from In-n-Out. Books read to a child or that they read to a sibling or friend count too. Teens in 6th to 12th grade can earn an entry into a gift card raffle by reporting two books they read. Teens can report up to four books for two entries into the raffle and two free subs. Adults earn an entry into the gift card raffle by reporting a book you've read. Adults can report up to two books for two entries into the raffle. Anything you read counts as a book- books, graphic novels, audiobooks, ebooks, and more. Raffles will be drawn on February 1. There’s gnome place like the library for reading fun. Make this winter your most magical reading season yet! Visit: https://coronado.beanstack.org/reader365 Coronado Public Library on Instagram and Facebook

Set in a small Irish village in the weeks leading up to Christmas 1962, Niall Williams' latest novel avoids cliché by investing specificity and life into characters and places.

Researchers have learned a lot about blended families since the 1970s — when The Brady Bunch painted a perfect picture of stepsiblings getting along. Some of their advice might surprise you.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Gunhild Carling! Gunhild Carling is a Swedish Jazz Star. She plays multiple instruments, sings and tap dances. She performs all over the world, Over 50 million views in YouTube, Facebook and other platforms. Gunhild plays several instruments such as trombone, trumpet, recorder, bagpipe, harmonica, drums and piano and tour around Europe since a very early age together with her family. Seen in TV shows: at ABC NEWS, Dancing With the Stars (Sweden), Americas Got Talent, etc. Join us on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Bornemann Theatre at the TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos for a spectacular performance by the incredibly talented Gunhild Carling! Known as Sweden's Queen of Swing, Gunhild’s music will captivate and energize you all night long. With her powerful presence and exceptional talent, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/gunhild-carling?hxchl=hex-pfl Gunhild Carling on Instagram and Facebook

Why This Workshop? Traditional couples retreats often fail to address the unique challenges men face in relationships. With dropout rates as high as 50% and years of delay before couples seek support, the odds are stacked against success. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Instead, at the Center for Men’s Excellence, we’re turning the tide with a new approach tailored specifically to men and their partners. Led by Drs. Maxwell Maris and Daniel Singley, this two-day couples retreat offers a proven, no-nonsense path to stronger, healthier, and happier relationships. Visit: https://www.menexcel.com/couples-retreat-relationship-training-for-men/ Center for Men's Excellence on Instagram and Facebook

Discover the enriching opportunities at UC San Diego's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute! Designed for individuals aged 50 and older, this event highlights engaging lectures, interactive workshops, social events like field trips and dinners, and our popular Active Theatre World group. Explore membership benefits, meet our vibrant community, and experience learning in modern, comfortable classrooms near transit centers. Visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/olli/membership/open-house UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies on Instagram and Facebook

Experience Del Mar Plaza’s magic at Christmas at the Plaza on Sunday, December 22 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids can create a special gift at Santa’s Workshop and enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus. The plaza will be filled with festive activities, offering the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the season with family and friends. In addition to the holiday festivities, Del Mar Plaza offers a stunning coastal experience with breathtaking ocean views and over 30 shops, restaurants and personal services. Before or after enjoying the festivities, guests can explore the boutiques, work out at a fitness studio including the new Yoga Barre, enjoy a treatment at the all new SkinSpirit medspa, and savor a meal at acclaimed eateries like newly opened The Cottage Restaurant, Il Fornaio, Monarch Ocean Pub, Pacifica Del Mar, Tamarindo, and more. Visit: https://delmarplaza.com/event/christmas-at-the-plaza/ Del Mar Plaza on Instagram and Facebook

Some Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting the measure, which would have restricted bathroom access. Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender legislator, won a second term last month.

Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep his nomination on track after a series of negative reports about his past behavior — including a damning email his mother sent him during his second divorce.

Pending legal issues will continue into the summer for Gaza solidarity protesters arrested last month at UC San Diego, and we have details on where their cases stand right now. In other news, President Joe Biden's new executive actions direct asylum seekers toward existing legal pathways, but those pathways aren’t working for the most vulnerable migrants. Plus, tonight, the public will get a chance to ask questions and voice their opinions on SANDAG’s plans for relocating the train tracks through Del Mar.