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CipherHacks is a free, student-led cybersecurity and computer science hackathon designed for high school students across San Diego. Over two days, participants will team up to design, code, and present projects while building technical skills, collaborating with peers, and connecting with industry mentors. The event is open to all skill levels — from first-time coders to experienced developers. Students will have access to hands-on workshops, mentorship, and panel discussions featuring both college students and industry professionals. Participants can compete in prize tracks such as: • Best Beginner Project • Best Design • Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place (Judge + Popular Vote) With free food, swag, prizes, and industry networking, CipherHacks creates an inclusive environment for students to learn, experiment, and showcase their creativity. Registration is free and open until September 30, 2025. Register at cipherhacks.tech/register Follow updates on Instagram: @CipherHacks2025

Wellness Industry Night is your exclusive evening to connect with the city’s top health professionals, fitness innovators, studio owners, and founders shaping the future of the industry. This isn’t another casual mixer—it’s where San Diego’s wellness leaders come together to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and celebrate the collective growth of our thriving community. What to Expect Networking with San Diego’s Leaders in Wellness: Engage in meaningful conversations with industry insiders, from studio founders to wellness entrepreneurs, investors, and practitioners. Thought-Provoking Speaker Panels: Hear directly from trailblazers redefining wellness in San Diego, with discussions that inspire action and spark collaboration. Light Bites + Libations: Savor curated hors d’oeuvres and crafted beverages as you mingle in a sophisticated, elevated atmosphere. Curated Vendors: Discover premium wellness brands and local innovators offering high-end products and experiences. Who Should Attend - Studio owners + founders looking to connect with like-minded leaders - Wellness entrepreneurs ready to grow their influence and network - Fitness + health professionals seeking inspiration, partnerships, and community - Investors + innovators exploring the next wave of wellness This is your chance to brush shoulders with San Diego’s wellness elite and be part of conversations shaping the future of our industry. Event Details StillSpace Wellness & Retreat Center 2535 Camino del Rio South, Suite 155 Thursday, October 16, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Tickets are extremely limited. Secure your spot at this high-level gathering before it sells out. Locally Well San Diego: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Just Peachy owner Norberto Ambrosio-Aguilar appeared Tuesday, 12 years after his immigration case was closed. The Department of Homeland Security has been reopening closed cases since last summer.

The program Artist Statement 101 focuses on strategies for writing a dynamic general artist statement. With a combination of presentation and group conversation led by curator and writer Elizabeth Rooklidge, participants will come away from the session with a concrete plan for writing a statement, as well as a store of generative techniques to use now and throughout the future. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Whether you are writing about a culture you grew up in, one that you know well or one you want to explore more of, this course will dive into the tips and nuances of writing across cultures. Puja draws from her extensive background work across the globe. If you are looking to deepen your writing and authentic voice, join this one time virtual workshop. You don’t want to miss this! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Every short story needs conflict, intriguing characters, realistic dialogue, consistent point of view, and a solid structure in less than 10,000 words. In this student directed class, we will cover all these elements, but in the order and at the pace determined by the participants. Where are you in your writing? Are you just starting out? Are you struggling with an incomplete story? Are you an experienced writer in need of motivation and fresh input from a supportive group? Do you need help with plot and outline? Does your dialogue sound unnatural? We will answer these questions with writing exercises and encouraging critiques. This class is for new or continuing students. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Note: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. So you’ve finished writing your novel — what next? What do published novelists do between that raw first draft and the final manuscript to make their plots sizzle and their prose sing? The key lies in reworking your manuscript until your writing jumps off of the page. If you have completed the first draft of a novel, this workshop will help you develop skills to shape your plot for maximum dramatic impact and give life and texture to characters, dialogue, and setting. Note: There will be no class on Saturday, November 1st. Thank you for your understanding! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Don’t miss this celebration of global flavors & culinary innovation, showcasing local chefs and vendors! A community celebration of global flavors and culinary innovation, showcasing local chefs and vendors, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, sustainable practices, and eco-friendly food ways. Free Entry & Parking | Live Entertainment | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome

Ekphrastic poets find their inspiration in the visual. Their poems imagine, describe, or expand upon the “story” of an image or work of art. Every ekphrastic poem is its own work of art, separate but related to the visual inspiration. In this workshop, you will learn about well-known and not-so-well-known ekphrastic poems, and you will learn a methodology so that you can confidently approach this exciting cross-genre space. You will work in the Inspirations Gallery and create one or more unique poems. You will have the option to share your work aloud, as well as past poems, in a book in the gallery. Sharing is NOT required but an option for anyone who’d like to do it. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join San Diego Shakespeare Society actors as they share Halloween-inspired performances combining art and spooky selections from William Shakespeare’s works at the Museum of Photographic Arts. Co-directors: John Tessmer and Patricia Elmore Costa. Performances at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission Prices: https://www.sdmart.org/visit-mopa-at-sdma/ The San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram