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Gyminny Kids Expands with New Location Inside Westfield UTC Mall Family-Owned Gymnastics Brand Brings "Fun, Fitness & Character Through Sport" to San Diego's Premier Shopping Destination for ages 9 months to adults. San Diego, CA – October 2025 – Gyminny Kids, one of California's most established and highest-rated gymnastics programs, is proud to announce the grand opening of its fifth location inside the Westfield UTC Mall. The new 5,500-square-foot facility, located in the former G3Kids space, is scheduled to open to the public in November 2025, offering classes, camps, parties, open gym, and drop-and-shop programs designed to inspire confidence and character through movement. Founded in 1987 and now celebrating nearly four decades of excellence, Gyminny Kids has become a household name in San Diego County, serving over 6,000 weekly students. The company is a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree and continues to set the standard for gymnastics education, family fun, and community impact. "Opening inside UTC is more than an expansion—it's a statement about the next chapter of family fitness in San Diego," said Daniel Gundert, Owner and CEO of Gyminny Kids. "You can literally shop Gucci downstairs and do back handsprings upstairs. It's a perfect blend of luxury, legacy, and laughter." The UTC location will feature Gyminny Kids' signature bright white "gym heaven" design, which is modern and inspiring for children and parents alike. All-inclusive programs include: - Preschool & School-Age Gymnastics Classes - Bungee Bouncers & Tumbling - Camps, Parties & Open Gyms - After-School Programs & Xcel Team Training - Drop-Off While You Shop convenience options for mall visitors - Special Needs VIP classes - State-of-the-art Olympic equipment Gundert, who began coaching at Gyminny Kids over 20 years ago and later purchased the company from its founders, has transformed the brand into the largest gymnastics organization in Southern California, serving thousands of children each week across its five locations: Poway, 4S Ranch, La Costa, Carlsbad, and now La Jolla (UTC Westfield Mall). "Our mission is simple—teach life through gymnastics," Gundert added. "Every cartwheel builds confidence, every class builds character, and every smile reminds us why we do this." The soft opening celebration (November 9, 2025, 1-5 p.m.) at UTC will be free and open to the community, featuring giveaways, performances, open gym, and meet-and-greet opportunities with coaches and staff. Location: Gyminny Kids La Jolla (Inside Westfield UTC Mall) 4313 La Jolla Village DR, Suite 3270, San Diego, CA 92122 Contact: Email: info@gyminnykidslajolla.com Website: www.GyminnyKids.com Socials: Facebook / YouTube / Instagram About Gyminny Kids Gyminny Kids is a family-owned gymnastics organization founded in 1987 in San Diego, California. With a mission of "fun and fitness for all ages," Gyminny Kids combines athletic excellence, emotional development, and character-building in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment. The company currently operates five locations throughout San Diego County and is recognized nationally as a model for community-based youth development. Unlike most children's activity centers that rely on short-term or seasonal staffing, Gyminny Kids is built on a team of career professionals—dedicated coaches, office associates, and managers who have made youth development their life's work. Many team members have been with the company for five to ten years, and three employees have served for over thirty years. This level of retention is virtually unheard of in the industry. It is a major reason families experience such consistent excellence, warmth, and care the moment they enter. For more info on Gyminny Kids programs or to register early for the UTC Founder's Club, please visit gyminnykids.com/lajolla! This free event is open to the community, but please RSVP by emailing info@gyminnykidslajolla.com with the number of attendees and the 30-minute time frame you would like to attend within the 1-5 p.m. time slot. Thank you.

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Blast off into the universe and introduce little ones to astronomy, astronauts, and aerospace! Join the Children’s Museum of Discovery for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM). Plus, you won’t want to miss a glow in the dark, space jam dance party! Fill your rumbling stomach by visiting the gourmet food truck, Big Oven Pizza, for delicious wood fired pizzas. Tickets: Non-Members: $17 Museum Members: $12 Visit: https://visitcmod.org/events/spacenight/ Children's Museum of Discovery on Instagram and Facebook

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Over the course of eight sessions, students will begin their journey into Yiddishland, exploring both the language and get a taste of its rich culture. The course begins with learning to read and write the alef-beys (alphabet). From there, students will soon be ready to read selections from Yiddish literature, sing traditional Yiddish folksongs, and practice everyday expressions. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, share their stories, and describe their personal connections to Yiddish. All learning materials will be provided by the teacher. When: Sundays, January 11 – March 1, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Early Bird: $30 per session, $220 for 8 classes available until December 26th, 2025 Regular: $40 per session, $300 for 8 sessions Teacher: Osian (Oshn) Evans Sharma He is a Yiddish teacher from the UK. He has studied Yiddish at University College London, and courses in Tel Aviv, Berlin and Paris. He has led Yiddish poetry courses online for Babel’s Blessing Language School and in-person workshops at the Shtetl Berlin Festival, the Maison de la Culture Yiddish and the Yiddish Sof-Vokh UK, which he also helps to organise. He teaches at the summer programme ‘Ot Azoy’ and recently completed a pedagogy fellowship at the Yiddish Book Center (Amherst, MA). Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram Yiddishland California on Facebook

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Join the American Pops Orchestra and Music Director Luke Frazier to pay tribute to the unforgettable male characters and beloved songs that have defined musical theater throughout the decades. Featuring Christian Borle, Jacob Gutierrez, Christopher Jackson, Telly Leung, Norm Lewis, Alexis Michelle, Matthew Morrison, Nic Rouleau, André De Shields and Paulo Szot.

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The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On October 31, we will have Robert Wetzel on guitar, performing "Guitar Fantasy Through the Centuries." Robert Wetzel was born of Dutch and Indonesian lineage. He started playing piano at age eight, acoustic steel-string guitar and electric guitar at age eleven, and than he began serious study of the classical guitar at age fifteen which changed his life forever. In 1972, he began several years of private classical guitar studies with Spanish guitar virtuoso, Angel Romero, followed later by private guitar studies with guitar maestros Celedonio Romero, Pepe Romero and Celin Romero. He still considers himself a disciple of the Romero family of master guitarists, and often states, “the master-disciple relationship is a lifelong affair.” Wetzel frequently performs as a soloist and with orchestral and chamber music groups. He is also the founding member of the award-winning Odeum Guitar Duo, that was established in 1994 with his well-known guitarist duo colleague, Fred Benedetti. Their second Odeum Guitar Duo CD, entitled "Forgotten Romance", was officially chosen by NASA in 2016 to fly aboard the final flight of the United States Space Shuttle, THE ENDEAVOR, Mission STS-134, to the International Space Station launched on May 16, 2011, and the CD travelled there and back with additional orbits around the earth to complete mission objectives for a total of 6.5 million miles! Robert resides in San Diego County, where over the years he has been or presently is teaching the art of playing the guitar while on the musical faculties of Point Loma Nazarene University, University of California San Diego Extended Studies, SDSU, Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College, Southwestern College, Palomar College and Mesa College. He also teaches private guitar students online all over the world via video platforms. FANFARE Magazine described his guitar playing as, “…truly magical…realized the piece’s inherent fire…projection of instrumental color…delightful…” Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/autumn-concert-series-hold-34518 Robert Wetzel on Facebook

Vanguard Culture’s 2-day creative industry symposium explores the role of the arts in fostering a more livable and inspiring future. From the impact of AI technology on the creative sector to fundraising in uncertain times, mental health, leadership, and beyond, this event offers essential tools and insights for creative professionals. Designed for industry professionals from film, theatre, dance, visual arts, fashion, music and more. Participate in dynamic workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, portfolio reviews, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to forge connections across industries and inspire hope for the future of humanity. Produced by Vanguard Culture in partnership with The Soap Factory, Art.Power.Equity, the San Diego Museum Council, Better APC, Mental Wellness for Artists, Caring for Mama, San Diego Art Matters, Creative Youth Development Network, San Diego Union-Tribune, KPBS Arts, the San Diego Tourism Authority, and the City of San Diego’s Department of Cultural Affairs. SAT. October 4, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (in-person at the Soap Factory) SUN. October 5, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (virtually via YouTube) Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram

Please join UPAC on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, from 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at The Baja Room in Marina Village for Taste of Culture! UPAC’s Taste of Culture is an event where you can sample a variety of dishes from around the world as prepared by UPAC’s Diversity Catering youth, as well as enjoy multicultural performances, check out incredible art pieces created from UPAC’s youth programs, and mingle. Whether you’re a foodie looking to try new flavors or simply want to support UPAC’s vital programs, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your palate and celebrate Uniting People Across Cultures!