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Mohan Karki's family and others with Nepali ancestry were persecuted and driven out of Bhutan in the 1990s. Karki himself was born in a refugee camp in nearby Nepal. Yet, the U.S. government claims he is a Bhutanese citizen and seeks to deport him there.

Warwick’s presents Arlon Jay Staggs as he discusses and signs his new book, "Leta Pearl’s Love Biscuits", in conversation with Dana Elmendorf. Arlon Jay Staggs, a native of Florence, Alabama, writes with humor and affection about the quirks of the Deep South. He earned his MFA in creative writing from the University of California, Riverside and his JD from the Mississippi College School of Law. His writing has appeared in The New York Times and December magazine. This is his debut novel. Arlon and his husband divide their time between Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and San Diego, California. Reserved Seating is available when "Leta Pearl’s Love Biscuits" is pre-ordered from Warwick's through the linked "Reservations" button above. Only books purchased from Warwick's will be signed. Please call the Warwick's Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details. Visit: https://www.warwicks.com/event/staggs-2025 Arlon Jay Staggs on Instagram and Facebook

Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at 15 in 2006, is known in the Catholic Church as "God's influencer" for harnessing technology to spread the word about miracles.

Join us at the end of the month in our “RAVEyard” to indulge in the darker, creepier side of life. Halloween at barleymash has always been a little spooky and a lot of fun! We will continue that tradition this year by celebrating the blurry line between the realms of the living and the spiritual, and the monsters that dance between as we turn barleymash into a “RAVEyard”, while featuring “Scary Karaoke” in the dungeon we call gingers! Visit: https://www.barleymash.com/newsletter/ barleymash on Instagram and Facebook

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here). This month, attendees will learn tips to help get the word out on their work! From first to final draft, a writer works with a very select few individuals. All that changes as you near publication, and beyond. As a writer you now must market your work, and yourself. That’s a tough job. It can be even tougher when you’re an introvert. In this workshop you’ll learn your introvert type, and the natural abilities that come with that type. We’ll talk about how to use those hidden skills to grow your network and readership in a way that feels natural and comfortable. Extroverts welcome! This event will take place via zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. Dennis K. Crosby is an award-winning author, speaker, and workshop leader with an MFA in Creative Writing. Since 2020 he has published three urban fantasy novels and fifteen short stories found in various anthologies including "Weird Tales Magazine #370." He's been a panelist and moderator at WonderCon, Comic-Con International, Nebula, and StokerCon 2024 where he also served as Co-Chair. In March 2025 he was awarded the Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award from the Creative Writing Club at Canyon Crest Academy. For more about Dennis, including interviews and podcast episodes in which he is featured, visit www.denniskcrosby.com. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the former U.S. poet laureate talks about how writing can give you second chances.

More people around the U.S. are picking up the centuries-old tile game Mahjong and uncovering new community connections in the process.

Bressi Ranch Village Center, an open-air shopping center in the heart of the Bressi Ranch community in Carlsbad, Calif., invites families to a fun-filled “Halloween Spooktacular” event on Halloween – Friday, October 3 – from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Park and Patio by Peets Coffee. The event will feature centerwide trick-or-treating at participating tenants, a fun pumpkin rolling activity, live music spun by a local DJ, and an entertaining Bubble Play session. Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes to enjoy the festivities. This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, visit https://bressiranchvillagecenter.com View this event on Facebook WHEN: Friday, October 31: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. WHERE: Bressi Ranch Village Center Event Held at the Park and Patio by Peets Coffee Trick-or-Treating Held Centerwide 2629 Gateway Rd Carlsbad, Calif. 92009

Renowned for their dynamic performances of cutting-edge music, Bang on a Can All-Stars return to ArtPower with a program honoring the late Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952– 2023). Visit: Bang on a Can All-Stars Bang on a Can on Instagram and Facebook

As a food reporter for the New York Times, Priya Krishna believes food is one of the best ways to get people engaged, whether in political and social issues or to promote cross-cultural understanding. Visit: A Conversation with Priya Krishna Priya Krishna on Instagram