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Old Town San Diego’s beloved Bazaar del Mundo Shops present three lively days of folk art, food and entertainment at its annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, August 4–6. The colorful marketplace will feature hand-painted Mata Ortiz pottery, dazzling artisan jewelry, vibrant Mexican clothing and textiles, and various other collectibles. Talented artists from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and other Latin American countries will showcase one of the most extensive collections of genuine Latin American folk art this side of the border. The festival also exhibits San Diego’s largest collection of authentic Mata Ortiz pottery, a centuries-old art form renowned for its intricate process and hand-painted geometric and ancestral symbols. Visitors can enjoy wood carving, textile weaving and intricate painting demonstrations from visiting artists highlighting their crafts. Mouth-watering Mexican cuisine from neighboring Casa Guadalajara restaurant will be for sale, as Latin American folk band TINKU entertains guests with live musical performances that feature native instruments, adding to the vibrant ambiance of this unique event. For more information visit: bazaardelmundo.com

Consumers, without their consent, are being enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans or their coverage is switched. A powerful U.S. senator has introduced legislation to curb the growing problem.

🎉 Join us for the 11th Annual Business Expo! 🎉 📅 Date: Thursday, September 28 ⏰ Time: 4:30 P.M. 📍 Venue: Lomas Santa Fe Country Club - Pool Deck Calling all foodies, entrepreneurs, and community enthusiasts! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of networking, delicious food, exciting raffle prizes, and live entertainment. 🌟 Indulge in mouthwatering free food samples generously provided by our beloved local restaurants. From savory bites to delectable desserts, this event is a paradise for your taste buds. 🍔🍕🍩 But the fun doesn't stop there! Our raffle prizes are guaranteed to make you jump with joy. You could be the lucky winner of one of the incredible giveaways. 🎁 And what's a party without some entertainment? Get ready to groove to the beats of The Rockademy, who will keep you dancing all night long. 🎶💃 Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, meet your local businesses, and support our amazing local community. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to have a blast at the 11th Annual Business Expo! 🎊🤝 RSVP now to secure your spot and let the countdown to an unforgettable evening begin! ⏳✨ Stay Connected on Instagram!

Join us for a FREE, all ages, monthly vegan market at Grossmont Center. We’ll be celebrating the vegan lifestyle with all-vegan eats, sweets, drinks, goods, and music! In June First Friday Night Market celebrates San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community with vendors from across Southern California for the country of San Diego. Site offers unlimited parking! Most vendors bring at least one gluten free menu item! veganinsandiego.com/ffnm/

Saturday, November 4 celebrates the 2nd annual Gathering of Nations at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center and the Bonita Sunnyside SD County Library. The gathering celebrates indigenous cultures, highlighting craftspeople, storytellers, food and educational resources held on traditional Kumeyaay lands. The museum and event will take place in the Greg Cox Civic Complex located at 4355 Bonita Road, in Bonita CA. 91902. The events are free and open to the public. The event will be opened by tribal elders and delegates and includes Kumeyaay Bird Singers. The cultural bird songs, of which there are 300 in the takut cycle, are a metaphor for life. On stage find presentations and regalia from Aztec Dancers, Mexi’cayotl Indio Cultural Center, and the “Eagle Spirit Dancers” Ben Hale dancers, presentation of powwow culture. Visiting tribal members from New Mexico. Visitors will find educational resources from Kumeyaay College’s Kosay Kumeyaay Market, Blackfeet displays with Chuck Jenson, and Kumeyaay tribal community of San Jose de la Zorra, Baja California, Mexico, basket weaver Aurelia Ojeda Melendrez. Aurelia is famous for her coiled rattlesnake basket patterns and Kumeyaay basket hats. Food at the event includes Lucy Hale’s Frybread stand, Taco El Pintor, and The Empanada Spot. Inside the museum, visitors can discover the history of the Sweetwater Valley as well as explore the elements of a new Kumeyaay permanent exhibition opening in 2024. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is currently gathering funding to create an exhibition about Kumeyaay past and present in the Sweetwater Valley. This exhibition will allow visitors to see and hear the Kumeyaay language including the names of places, objects and animals. The language will be spoken by members of Kumeyaay College's language department. The exhibition will be implemented by Kumeyaay College students with exhibition designer Michael Connolly of the Campo Band of Kumeyaay. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is located in the Sweetwater River Valley near ancient Kumeyaay village sites including the village of Apusquel. The Gathering of Nations is coordinated by the museum’s Indigenous Cultures Educator Heather Gallana. For more information about events, please find the museum online at Bonitahistoricalsociety.org. Sponsors for the event include the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and DAR, Linnares Chapter. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, located in San Diego County, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Information about the exhibition and programming can be found on the website www.bonitahistoricalsociety.org. The museum is located at 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita California. Exhibitions are free and open to the public.

Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: As the clock winds down on President Joe Biden’s make or break political week, the future of his presidency is on the line while Democratic lawmakers assess his every move and their options for defeating Donald Trump in November.

Join us for a FREE, all ages, monthly vegan market at Grossmont Center. We’ll be celebrating the vegan lifestyle with all-vegan eats, sweets, drinks, goods, and music! San Diego's premier vegan night market since 2018, organized by local non-profit Vegan in San Diego, brings together the best vegan vendors from across Southern California. This November we are highlighting the region's best all-vegan vendors. Site offers unlimited parking! Most vendors bring at least one gluten free menu item! Visit: veganinsandiego.com/ffnm/

Join us for a FREE, all ages, monthly vegan market at Grossmont Center. We’ll be celebrating the vegan lifestyle with all-vegan eats, sweets, drinks, goods, and music! San Diego's premier vegan night market since 2018, organized by local non-profit Vegan in San Diego, brings together the best vegan vendors from across Southern California. This October we celebrate the season with festive eats! Site offers unlimited parking! Most vendors bring at least one gluten free menu item! Visit: veganinsandiego.com/ffnm/

Join us for a FREE, all ages, monthly vegan market at Grossmont Center. We’ll be celebrating the vegan lifestyle with all-vegan eats, sweets, drinks, goods, and music! San Diego's premier vegan night market since 2018, organized by local non-profit Vegan in San Diego, brings together the best vegan vendors from across Southern California. This September we honor the wonderful vendors that make this event possible! Site offers unlimited parking! Most vendors bring at least one gluten free menu item! Visit: veganinsandiego.com/ffnm/

The United States and Russia have completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history.