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Come enjoy an exciting and memorable Christmas show guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit, “Together Again For Christmas,” with nearly 90 singers featuring the nine-time International Chorus Champions Masters of Harmony based in Los Angeles, joined by their guest, award-winning Pacific Coast Harmony chorus of La Jolla, on Saturday, December 10 at 3 p.m. The acoustics in the beautiful Sanctuary are extraordinary and vibrant thus expanding the close harmony and magic the two choruses create. It’s a thrill for performers and audience as well! The venue is suited for musical performances from string quartets and small orchestras to vocal extravaganzas such as this. The surroundings are extraordinary with beautiful tile mosaics under an exceptionally beautiful dome covered with a mosaic image of Jesus. The Masters of Harmony chorus is one of the premier men’s a cappella groups in America. As a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, they regularly compete with more than 800 choruses from the United States, Canada, and several foreign countries. Besides cyclical competition at divisional, district and international contests, the chorus performs at barbershop shows, commercial bookings, community concerts, and other special events such as the International A Cappella Festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia and the 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. The Masters of Harmony welcomes men from all walks of life who enjoy singing at a high level. If you’re one of those men, they would love to have you join them Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at La Mirada Methodist Church, 15700 Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada. They have recorded eight albums. All are available at www.mastersofharmony.org or after this performance. Pacific Coast Harmony is a popular mixed barbershop chorus based in La Jolla composed of talented men and women from Southern California. Anyone who loves singing harmony is welcome to visit their rehearsals. They meet Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Find them online through here. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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FALLBROOK GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL OF GEMS STREET FAIR The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society proudly presents their annual Fall Festival of Gems. At this family friendly street fair, everyone can discover gems, minerals, fossils and other treasures. With free parking and admission, this exciting and illuminating festival is not to be missed. More than thirty amazing vendors will feature rough stones to finished jewelry and everything in-between. Festivities will continue throughout the event, including a Children’s Treasure Hunt, Rock Painting, Wheel of Fortune, Gem ID, a Sphere making demo and the VFW food booth. Thousands of dollars in raffle prizes will be won. Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society’s world class museum will be open during the event, and our team of friendly volunteers will be onsite to answer any geology questions. All children visiting the museum will receive a free tumbled rock. The Fall Festival of Gems will be on October 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in front of the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Museum – 123 W. Alvarado Street, Fallbrook in California, on Alvarado Street between Main Avenue and South Mission Road. Food will be available for purchase. # # # If you would like more information, please contact Miles Smith at (760)728-1130 or email at info@fgms.org

Police on Tuesday identified a 21-year-old man as the suspect who opened fire inside a crowded Colorado supermarket, and court documents showed that he purchased an assault weapon less than a week before the attack that killed 10 people, including a police officer.

The Alliance Francaise de San Diego invites you for a Beaujolais Party to toast together, network, and enjoy the delicious appetizers from Tapas and Beers. The Beaujolais Nouveau is a red wine made from Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region. While most red wines improve with age, Beaujolais Nouveau is to be drunk young. Beaujolais Nouveau began as an early-release wine, drunk by vineyard workers to celebrate the end of harvest. Its official date "party" is the third Thursday of November. the event price includes: 2 glasses of wine appetizers: Cheese & Charcuterie board, flat breads, decadent toasts, truffle fries, baked brie. Service, taxes, and gratuity Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

This year’s San Diego Distillers Guild Festival returns at The Lane by Moniker Group, an exciting and expansive indoor-outdoor venue in Downtown San Diego highlighted by its panoramic views of sparkling San Diego Bay. Join us for this social and sensory experience featuring the best of San Diego distilling, including complimentary spirits and cocktails from 20+ craft distilleries, and live music —plus, the rare opportunity to meet expert distillers who have collectively received hundreds of industry awards. Gather your friends, grab your tickets and mingle among hundreds of cocktail connoisseurs (and plenty of people who simply love a great drink) at San Diego Distillers Guild Fest, the city’s first and only upscale spirits festival. Date | Saturday, August 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location | The Lane Get tickets here! Designated Driver Pass: $30 Super Early Bird Connoisseur Pass: $60 The San Diego Distillers Guild Fest is presented by the San Diego Distillers Guild. For more information, please visit sddistillersguildfest.com or email sddguildtreasurer@gmail.com.

Hits! The Musical is a high energy production featuring America's best young superstars. The cast of approximately 22 members will consist of the country's most talented singers and dancers, ages 8-23. The show will take audiences on a musical journey through the decades, highlighting the biggest hits of all time in Pop, Country, Rock and Broadway. It will incorporate fast- paced production medleys, dazzling costumes, and is sure to thrill audiences young and old! WHERE| Balboa Theatre ‣ 868 4th Ave. San Diego, California 92101 SHOW TIMES| 7: 30 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 & 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2023 ‣ Approximately 2 hours runtime (including intermission) ADMISSION| Tickets can be purchased here! ‣ Tickets start at $32.50 (includes a $3.50 Facility Restoration Fee) ‣All ages must have own ticket

Sometime today, the global population is forecast to hit 8 billion. The U.N. calls it a milestone for humanity, made possible by advances in public health and medicine. But there are also challenges.

Marie Curie Elementary school is bringing back a reboot of the beloved Craft Fair, called the Curie Community Fair. Prior to COVID, this was an annual event for over 40 years with 80+ vendors. There will be great shopping and family fun at Curie Elementary School December 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will be selling variety of merchandise, including holiday gifts, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, bath goods, stationary, candles, stocking stuffers, and so much more. There will also be plenty of exciting events for the whole family: silent auction baskets, food trucks, used book tent, and more. NEW THIS YEAR will be a kid zone with inflatables, dance performances and other entertainment. Entry to the vendor booths are free and part of the proceeds benefit the Curie PTA. Questions? Email curiecraftfair@gmail.com. See you there!

Before we kick off a new year, here are some of our favorite podcasts from 2022 for your listening enjoyment!