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Join us on September 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ARTS after Dark: Piñata Icons. Piñata Icons will provide a taste of tradition as we celebrate Latine Heritage Month! We’ll learn how to construct a piñata from scratch and add our own creative spin to it. The event will be led by our amazing ARTS Teaching Artist, Lerida Armendariz. It’s going to be a fun evening, perfect for everyone, no matter your skill level. All materials will be provided, and there will be opportunities to purchase beer and wine. Grab your friends and get ready for a night of creativity and fun at the ARTS Center! A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an unforgettable open-air culinary celebration honoring women who are redefining the worlds of food, sport, and beyond. Hosted by Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion Alex Morgan, the evening showcases a powerhouse lineup of seven acclaimed female chefs—Adria Marina, Michelle Mathelin, Claudia Sandoval, Catherine McCord, Zuliya Khawaja, Fairmont’s Executive Sous Chef Izzy Buasier, and Karen Krasne of Extraordinary Desserts. Guests will savor a multi-course dinner paired with JUSTIN wines and inventive cocktails, including a refreshing Hendrick’s cucumber lemonade crafted under the expertise of one of the world’s few female master distillers. The night also shines a spotlight on the Alex Morgan Foundation, empowering young women to thrive in sports and in life. Tickets are $399 per guest, with a limited number of VIP overnight packages available.

Grab your scientist thinking caps and join us as we explore the winter season. You will have SNOW much fun building, creating, and completing other icy cold winter experiments and activities at Children’s Museum of Discovery! December 29 - 31 Ages: 4 - 8 years old Registration: Members- $195 | Non-members: $225 Last day of registration: December 15 Children’s Museum of Discovery on on Facebook / Instagram

A major conflict has been over how much each basin must cut back their use of the overtapped river, to close the ever-growing gap between dwindling supply and ravenous demand.

Ever wonder how certain animals survive in their unique habitats? This November, join the Children’s Museum of Discovery for our Fall Camp: Animal Superheroes, where campers will discover the amazing adaptations that help animals thrive in the deepest oceans, the hottest deserts, and beyond! November 24 - 26 Ages: 4 - 8 years old Registration: Members- $195 | Non-members: $225 Last day of registration: November 10 Children’s Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Dec. 19 at 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Concordia University Irvine’s fifth annual made-for-TV Christmas special, Come and See: A Concordia Christmas, includes vocal and instrumental performances of contemporary and classic holiday songs, and features original works by Concordia alumni and students to celebrate the Christmas season.

Sept. 26, 1 p.m. Little Italy told in pictures and story by Dr. Tom Cesarini Join us for a lively exploration of San Diego’s Little Italy, a lively immigrant enclave that flourished along the waterfront in the early 1900s. We will hear the origins, traditions and evolution into the chic urban neighborhood it is today. Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m. Emergency Preparedness at MCC with Val Warner-Saadat, MCC Police Chief Review of training protocols and exercises conducted by the MCC Police Department to better serve those attending each campus within our District. To join a Zoom meeting, LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. Meetings will start at 12:45 p.m. (you can join 15 minutes earlier) and the speaker will start at 1 p.m. Email: life.miracosta@gmail.com Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

You're invited every Friday for two free talks in person or on zoom. September 19 1 p.m. Reporting on the Burrowing Owls of Imperial County: Kori Suzuki, Staff Reporter KPBS, San Diego’s NPR and PBS Stations The Imperial Valley has become an unlikely refuge for California’s burrowing owls, which are vanishing across the rest of the state. Now, state wildlife authorities are weighing declaring the tiny birds an endangered species. 2:30 p.m. The Floral Industry: Mike Mellano Mike Mellano will talk about 100 years of his family’s history, dedication, and innovation in the flower industry in Southern California. He will also talk about the current cut flower industry and how it is evolving. To join a Zoom meeting, LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. Meetings will start at 12:45 pm (you can join 15 minutes earlier) and the speaker will start at 1 p.m. Email: life.miracosta@gmail.com 30 min. snack break between speakers. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Join us for our Chapter Committees Showcase and Volunteer Expo! This will be an informal event where our committees showcase their projects and programs, events planned and sponsored, and other partner organizations they work with. See beautiful photos, watch interesting demonstrations, view motivating informational materials, talk with friendly committee members, and sign up to volunteer. You may also hear some brief talks that describe the work of a committee in more detail. Bring your friends and neighbors to learn about native plants and all the important benefits they provide. California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

Come learn about the ongoing impacts of pollution in the Tijuana River estuary and neighboring communities and share your perspective. We’re partnering with community organizations dedicated to serving and protecting South Bay neighborhoods. Hear from inewsource environmental reporter Philip Salata and experts on the issue. Learn about opportunities to volunteer and/or support organizations. A nature walk will start at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free and includes 1 free drink ticket. inewsource on Facebook / Instagram