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Coastal Collectors Expo 2026 is Southern California’s largest free trading card and collectibles event. This full-day show brings together collectors, hobbyists, and vendors from across the region to buy, sell, trade, and explore rare and unique collectibles. The expo features more than 60 curated vendors offering Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, One Piece, Lorcana, vintage packs, sealed product, graded cards, and more. Attendees can enjoy giveaways, live entertainment, food and drinks, and indoor and outdoor areas for trading and socializing. Hosted by Cards & Collectors, BallinZC, Alolan Shack, and Dezidex, the event welcomes collectors of all experience levels, families, and hobby enthusiasts looking to connect with the local community and discover rare finds. Parking: Free onsite parking Contact: Ryan – (619) 734-6771 | ryan@cardsandcollectors.com More Info & Vendor Registration: CardsAndCollectors.com Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Address: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 Admission: Free, all ages welcome Cards & Collectors on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Saturday Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Venue: The Sound Del Mar, CA Additional Info This event is open to all ages and everyone will need a ticket to be admitted. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult over the age of 25 with written authorization. Dean Lewis: Website / Facebook / Instagram

For the 5th consecutive year, La Maestra Community Health Centers and Mission Fed Credit Union are partnering to spread holiday cheer with their annual Toy and Gift Drive, benefiting patients and families in need this season. Donations of new, unwrapped toys, books and gifts for children of all ages are being accepted at any of Mission Fed’s 34 branch locations throughout San Diego County or at its corporate headquarters – 10325 Meanley Drive, San Diego, CA 92131 – from Nov. 14 through Dec. 5. All donations will be distributed to low-income families visiting La Maestra’s El Cajon and City Heights locations. For donation drop-off locations, visit missionfed.com/locations. Monetary donations for the Toy and Gift Drive will also be accepted at Mission Fed branches or at lamaestra.networkforgood.com. La Maestra Community Health Centers on Facebook / Instagram

The Trump administration is now requiring new H-1B visa applicants to pay $100,000. School districts that depend on hiring foreign workers to fill teacher jobs, especially in special education and bilingual education, say they can’t afford the new fee.

13th annual event! Bikes & Beers San Diego features 15, 30, and 45-mile rides departing from Alesmith Brewing and traveling through beautiful San Diego, CA. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instructions, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at Alesmith for a festival of rewarding craft beers, live music, charity raffle & much more! All riding levels are welcome! Benefits BikeSD to help improve cycling conditions in San Diego - Have fun and give back! Visit: https://www.bikesignup.com/bikesandbeers-sandiego Bikes & Beers on Instagram and Facebook

Get into the spirit of the season as the Library hosts its annual Holiday Sing-a-Long, with warm support from the Friends of the Coronado Public Library! Led by Crown City Chorale, a subset of Coronado’s Musica Vitale, all are encouraged to bring their singing voices- and holiday bells- to this festive event Enjoy treats of cocoa and cookies provided by the Friends as we gather for an afternoon of music, laughter, and holiday cheer!

A celebration of seasonal flavors and new beginnings. Ring in the New Year with an extraordinary evening at Valle, where Chef Roberto Alcocer presents a special multi-course tasting menu inspired by Mexico’s vibrant ingredients and the spirit of celebration. Experience an unforgettable night of coastal elegance as we toast to the year ahead with exceptional cuisine, curated wine pairings, and Valle’s signature hospitality. Welcome 2026 surrounded by ocean views, candlelight, and the flavors that define our MICHELIN-starred kitchen. Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2025 Location: Valle Restaurant, Oceanside, CA Experience: Seasonal tasting menu + optional wine pairings Price: $250 plus tax and gratuity* Celebrate the final night of the year with us — a culinary journey to remember. Valle on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Sunday, Jan. 25 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Join us for a brand new workshop, part of a series built around all the different types of items florists design for weddings, retail and beyond! Each month, we’ll focus on new design subjects, like bridal bouquets, boutonnières + corsages, flower crowns, and more. Plus, you'll learn different professional florist techniques on mechanics, ways to keep flowers fresh, how to transport arrangements, etc. This series is a fit for arranging hobbyists and working florists alike! This month's topic: tall flower arrangements. Please note: you are not required to be a professional florist, provide proof of previous classes or a portfolio. The tall arrangements class is appropriate for all skill levels. Sign up for a stand alone workshop, or continue on as part of a series staggered throughout the year. A great way to grow your floral skills and knowledge! Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction from Native Poppy’s signature flower arranging curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build the rotating floral design - Flower Arranging Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Complimentary refreshments - Plus: the floral item you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

What: Custom Flower Arranging Workshop + Live Painting Instruction of the Arrangement You Make When: Thursday, January 22, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Join us for an in-person floral workshop and learn Native Poppy's tips and tricks for designing in our wild style! Enjoy fun and easy instruction from our professional florists to make a custom flower arrangement, and then learn how to paint the arrangement you make with Michaela Jean Art - flower gardener and painter! This time we're painting with gouache, an opaque, velvety paint that combines the fluidity of watercolor with the vibrancy of acrylics, allowing for rich, matte finishes. Ticket Includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build a wild, one-sided petite arrangement - Fun and thorough instruction from artist Michaela Jean Art - All materials and tools to paint a 9x12" gouache painting of the arrangement you make - Complimentary beverages - Plus: the arrangement you make and the painting you paint to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Sunday, Jan. 11 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Get ready to arrange flowers like a pro at this exclusive, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop. This workshop is a stand alone class that is part of our in-person floristry workshop series with an emphasis on playing with color. Each class will provide instruction on different color schemes, as well as unique ways to use color when flower arranging! We'll host a workshop with a new curated palette for each month of the year in 2026! January’s Floral Color Palette: Ivory, Peach, Yellow, Pale Blue This special class will cover all the basics of Flower Arranging 101, and offer additional instruction tailored to your skill level. Designed to be taken as a stand alone course, or as part of a series staggered throughout the year. A great way to build your floral skills and knowledge! Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build our signature classic arrangement - Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Complimentary refreshments - Plus: the arrangement you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram