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Each fall, foodies and oatmeal lovers gather in Scotland for the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship. So, what makes a winning recipe?

Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with "Breathe & Believe, United in Pink!" -- an evening filled with free Yoga Flow classes, decorate-and-take t-shirts, treats, music and more -- All paired with educational information on local women's and breast health services and a special interactive "Warrior Wall" honoring and remembering breast cancer patients and survivors. The free event will be held in the center's main outdoor Food Pavilion Tuesday, October 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. with 30-minute Yoga Flow classes hosted by Namaste Fitness at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Key to the evening's lineup is the opportunity to spread awareness about early detection from The Helen Knoll Foundation. The Helen Knoll Foundation has worked with Otay Ranch Town Center in previous years and is committed to spreading the word to local women about the importance of early detection and screening services for younger women. Donations to the Helen Knoll Foundation would be kindly accepted at this event. The center is hosting an oversized "Warrior Wall" during the event with residents welcome to place a commemorative personalized pink ribbon to signify either someone currently battling breast cancer, a survivor or a loved one unfortunately lost to the disease. "Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important time to highlight education and screening options in our community and also celebrating the warriors in this fight," said Otay Ranch Town Center General Manager Tim Kilcourse. "This evening brings together the power of hope, energy and community when it comes to fighting this disease," he added. Event web link: https://www.otayranchtowncenter.com/en/events/53711/ Otay Ranch Town Center on Facebook / Instagram

Yōkai Community Exhibit Discover the mysterious and imaginative world of Japanese yōkai—supernatural creatures and spirits found throughout Japanese folklore. This special community exhibit showcases original artwork inspired by yōkai, featuring the creativity and unique interpretations of local and national artists. Explore the exhibit and learn more about the fascinating stories and traditions behind these legendary beings at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum. Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Eek, slither, swoop, crawl into the Moxie venue inhabited by creatures unseen but felt, and Storytellers of San Diego. Enjoy an evening of strange and surreal, some mostly ghostly tales of all varieties. Sounds of the supernatural will be played by musicians with relish, and by things that go bump in the night. Under the ghost lights near the stage, expect the unexpected. Tales told out by JT Moring with guitar, Tyler Turner and Lissette Ryan with guitar and harp, Linda Brown, Patti Christiansen and James Nelson-Lucas, Mindy Donner, and Fred Laskowski. Our philosophy is that it is never to early to don a costume! Fun for ages 12 and up. This is not a Moxie production. We thank them and the Conrad Prebys Foundation Arts Ecosystem Grant for their generosity. Storytellers Of San Diego on Instagram

Calling all Sci-Fi, Horror & Paranormal Book Lovers! Something exciting is coming to Chula Vista! Join us for the Sign & Sell Indie Author Book Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for a day celebrating local independent authors and the incredible worlds they create! Explore the extraordinary! Discover thrilling science fiction adventures, spine-chilling horror, supernatural mysteries, paranormal tales, and more! Meet the authors! Connect with local independent writers, discover your next favorite read, and get your books personally signed. Enter our raffle! Don't miss your chance to win exciting prizes! Support local talent! Celebrate creativity, storytelling, and San Diego's independent literary community. Saturday, October 24, 2026 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Chula Vista Masonic Center 732 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Whether you're a fan of terrifying tales, distant galaxies, supernatural encounters, or simply love discovering new books, there's something waiting for you! Come for the books, meet the minds behind the stories, and maybe leave with a raffle prize! Sign and Sell Books on Instagram

Application Deadline: October 4, 2026 Notification Date: October 7, 2026 Delivery Deadline: October 16, 2026 Opening Reception: Saturday, October 24, 2026 4-7 p.m. Exhibition Dates: October 21 - November 21, 2026 Forget ancient ruins. Forget dusty museums. We have receipts, broken chargers, plastic bags, VHS tapes, sneakers, screenshots, and the mysterious Tupperware lid with no matching container. "Modern Relics" invites artists to explore the everyday artifacts of contemporary life—subjects we use, love, hoard, worship, discard, or somehow refuse to throw away. Think: of the things that will be discarded, outdated or irrelevant in the future. Juror Vallo Riberto is an American independent art curator, educator and fine artist based in San Diego, California. Best known for his extensive academic career and avant-garde art curations, he served as the Director of the Southwestern College Art Gallery and has curated prominent exhibitions across Southern California. Riberto’s foundational knowledge spans studio arts and extensive art history. His academic pedigree includes training at some of the most prestigious art institutions in the United States. Featured: "She Writes Her Future," Carlos Castrejon Woodward Contemporary on Facebook / Instagram

Li won a Pulitzer for her memoir about the suicides of her two sons. In her new novel, Music Against the Night, she writes about two young prodigies in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Ages 8-12 welcome! Oct: 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-5:30 p.m. Nov: 4, 11, 18, 4-5:30 p.m. Dec: 2, 9, 16, 4-5:30 p.m. Special guest alert! Instructor Chelsea Lööw is joining us from Sweden this year! Join Ms. Chelsea for fun seasonal crafts & handmaking! This monthly series is inspired by the Scandinavian tradition of slöjd and these classes introduce kids to the joy of making things by hand while building the confidence that comes from learning practical, DIY skills. Each session features a project that teaches specific techniques while giving children plenty of room to explore their own creativity, make choices, and discover their own solutions. It’s a thoughtful, hands‑on environment where kids learn useful skills and feel proud of what they create. The wide variety of mediums teach dexterity using safe materials. Each project encourages craftsmanship, follow-through, and material exploration. Art projects are switched up monthly, so repeat students are welcome and encouraged! For October, Ms. Chelsea has created a series of fun crafts to celebrate the month. Examples of two of those crafts include a light up ghost scene and a fun moonlit spiderweb wall or window hanging. Stay tuned for November & December projects! Drop-ins are welcome! Is your child curious about taking this class? Choose ‘Drop-in Date’ from the drop-down menu (please purchase 48 hours in advance, so we can have supplies ready). • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available.

Learn traditional kintsugi & repair your own item! Wed, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 6-7:30 p.m. In this 5-week course you’ll learn to restore a small ceramic piece with minor breakage using a traditional gluing technique over the course of five sessions. As traditional kintsugi repairs can be time-consuming even for small chips, we recommend that beginners start with a piece that has only a minor flaw. Kintsugi, meaning “golden joinery,” is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with Urushi (lacquer) mixed with powdered gold. Rather than concealing the damage, it embraces and transforms imperfections into distinctive and beautiful features. It’s a concept that has also come to symbolize healing and embracing imperfections. Urushi, a lacquer, is a natural sap from the lacquer tree. Repaired pieces (with this traditional method) are still safe for food use. However, because gold is used in the repair, they should not be placed in a dishwasher or microwave. For this course, each student will need to bring an item they wish to repair. Pieces with a glossy, smooth surface work best. Matte-finished items require extra care and protection, which can be time-consuming, so we kindly ask that such pieces not be brought to class. Each student should bring (1) one item with a small chip, (2) one item that has broken into two or three pieces but has no missing parts. You may bring a few pieces to have help in deciding which piece to best. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

As part of our KPBS Midday Edition series for Hispanic Heritage Month, we sit down with Ana Hernández, long time community advocate and executive director of Centro Cultural de la Raza.