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A wide region was swamped from Houston to rural East Texas, where game wardens rode airboats through waist-high waters rescuing both people and pets.

Born the first son to a dynastic Rabbinical family, Abby Chava Stein was immediately set on a path to become a religious leader in her ultra-Orthodox community. However, when she transitioned into womanhood, Stein was forced to leave the way of life she’d always known. Becoming Eve explores Stein’s incredible journey to becoming the person she was meant to be. For more information visit: my.lfjcc.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Laya Martinez’s life was planned for her by her Orthodox family, one of seminary school, arranged marriage, and an expectation that she would bear as many children as possible. When Your Family Says No gives us an inside look into Martinez’s decision to follow love over tradition, demonstrates the power of choice, and the complexity of family love. For more information visit: my.lfjcc.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Noche de Gala is Corazon de Vida’s flagship fundraising event in San Diego, taking place on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, at the iconic U.S. Grant Hotel. This year’s soiree will boast a cinema-inspired theme of times past, Hollywood’s Golden Age, highlighting a time when films of the 1930’s-1960’s inspired everyone to dream big and wish upon a star. The evening is set to begin with a champagne greeting in the beautiful Bivouac Ballroom, featuring tastings of premium brand mezcal and wine, paired with period-informed live music. Exciting silent and live auctions are to be expected. A sit-down dinner and program will follow in the historic Presidential Ballroom. The event will attract over 350 caring and purpose-driven people, all bound by their desire to make a difference in the lives of children with the hope of a bright future. Vintage-inspired attire is optional. About Corazon de Vida Foundation (CDV) Since its founding in 1994, Corazon de Vida has been on a mission to end child abandonment by breaking the vicious cycle of poverty. We provide life-changing support to orphaned and abandoned children in Baja through a network of 10+ orphanages that provide a loving home to over 500 children. The orphanages we support are all located within a couple of hours from the Mexico/ San Diego border, giving us the ability to stay connected and aware of their most pressing needs. Support covers food, shelter, utilities, care, and education needs for K-12 students, as well as scholarships to university & trade school for teens that have aged out of the orphanage system. We are creating future leaders that will in turn make their communities and country better and safer for those that follow. For more information visit: e.givesmart.com

Balanchine Extravaganza, includes ballet masterworks from the 20th century by George Balanchine. As the father of American ballet, George Balanchine opened the eyes and ears of audiences to the marriage of music and dance. He famously said, “see the music, hear the dance.” The program celebrates that marriage of music and dance with three of Mr. B’s finest works at the Balboa Theatre, downtown San Diego, with his milestone Serenade – the first he created in America, the cheerful, but challenging Donizetti Variations and The Four Temperaments showing his lean angular style fused with classical steps. For more information visit: cityballet.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Join Avarcas USA for their annual Pons Avarcas Warehouse Sale on November 4th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and shop from their wide selection of sustainably made leather sandals. Pons Avarcas, the chic leather sandals traditional of Menorca, Spain, make for a stylish shoe year round, transcending fleeting fashion trends and protecting your feet season after season. Since 1945, the third-generation family of artisans have been hand making these traditional sandals from raw materials sourced locally in Spain, including the rubber sole (which uses 10% recycled tire rubber) and high-quality natural Vecchio leather. Held at the Pons Avarcas headquarters in Barrio Logan at 1835 Main St. San Diego, CA 92113, the annual sale will offer all of their classic styles in over 40 different colorways, available in women’s, men’s and kids’ sizes. Snag additional discounts on perfectly imperfect samples, discontinued colors, espadrilles and market bags. Shop small from this locally-owned business and cross all the names off your holiday list! Stay Connected on Facebook

Join us for a live performance by bassoonist Joy Guidry of new work AMEN. Entry will be located at the ocean-facing side of the Museum (650 Coast Boulevard South). Galleries will be closed. “…the interdisciplinary artist pulls together spoken-word pieces with quivering electronic soundscapes, freeform woodwind blasts, and rich rhythmic spirals. It’s an intense, vulnerable work that demands equally thoughtful attention and engagement." –Allison Hussey, Pitchfork Radical self-love, compassion, laughter, and the drive to amplify Black artmakers and noisemakers comprise the core of bassoonist and composer Joy Guidry’s work. Their performances have been hailed by The San Diego Tribune as “lyrical and haunting…hair-raising and unsettling.” Joy was born in 1995 in Houston, Texas, into a creative family that played a big part in who they’ve become today. A versatile improviser and a composer of experimental, daring new works that embody a deep love of storytelling, Joy’s music channels their inner child in honor of their ancestors and predecessors. In addition, Joy seeks to support, hire, and promote Black artists in every aspect of their practice. No cell phone usage during the show Trigger Warning: - Very loud sounds - Intense language For more information visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org Related links: MCASD website | Instagram | Facebook

For parents of children entering TK-12th grade: Have you considered homeschooling your child but aren't sure where to start? Join a homeschooling expert who will explain the different aspects and options to consider. This program will begin with a presentation and end with Q&A. No registration required. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

San Diego native Jeremy McQueen's award-winning ballet company produces original works that center Black voices — but struggled to bring his ballets home. This week, the works will be performed here for the first time.

Hundreds of students have rotated through the encampment since they established it just outside the Geisel Library on Wednesday.