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Join Gelson’s Markets in spreading holiday cheer during its annual holiday toy drive, running December 1-17. All Gelson’s locations will feature festive red bins where customers can donate new, unwrapped toys for children and teens across Southern California. This year’s drive supports returning regional partners, with all San Diego stores benefiting Promises2Kids. Only new, unwrapped gifts for infants, children and adolescents can be accepted. Suggested items include educational toys, dolls, action figures, craft kits, coloring books, board games, sports gear, books, gift cards, socks, blankets, makeup, pajamas, movies and more. Items that cannot be accepted include stuffed toys, toys filled with pellets or beans, fragile items, toys with sharp edges, violent-themed items, and food products. For more information, visit https://www.gelsons.com/events/view/toydrive. Gelson’s Markets on Instagram

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

North Korea said Wednesday its recent test-firings of sea-to-surface cruise missiles were successful, in another display of its growing military capabilities as U.S. President Donald Trump visits South Korea.

President Trump met with President Xi on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit last week. APEC's host, South Korea, is carefully balancing its relations with the U.S. and China.

This year, 48 people are expected to be executed in the U.S. Meanwhile, fewer new death sentences are being issued, and public support for the death penalty is at its lowest point in over 50 years.

Liverpool Legends are four incredibly talented musicians/actors put together by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison, to honor her brother’s legacy, and re-create the band that changed the world forever. Experience the complete history of The Beatles, starting with the early mop-top hits, such as "I Want To Hold Your Hand," "She Loves You," and "Twist and Shout." You’ll then take a "Magical Mystery Tour" down "Penny Lane," through the psychedelic era of "Sgt. Pepper." And in "The End," "Come Together" and sing and dance to classics like "Get Back," "Here Comes the Sun," and "Hey Jude." This unique one of a kind Beatles show is narrated by Louise Harrison. Liverpool Legends have toured the world, with sold out performances in the US, Europe, Mexico, Canada, Israel, Ukraine, India and South America. They have performed in prestigious venues such as The Cavern Club in Liverpool, Carnegie Hall, and The Rose Bowl. They’ve also recorded at the world famous Abbey Road Studios in London, and received a Grammy nomination for their work on “Fab Fan Memories – A Beatles Bond.” Liverpool Legends on Facebook / Instagram

It's unclear what the timeline for such a project would be. The announcement follows trade negotiations between the countries, including Korean investment in U.S. shipbuilding.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

The Poway Community Choir proudly announces its upcoming holiday concert, “Joy to the World,” taking place Sunday, December 7 at 6 p.m. at Del Norte High School’s Del Norte Theatre, located at 16601 Nighthawk Lane in San Diego. This festive program will fill the season with choral classics and holiday favorites, all led by the choir’s esteemed director, Brooke Yang. Poway Community Choir was established in 2015 under the direction of Nancy Gray as a part of the Poway Unified School District. She retired in 2023 and Brooke Yang replaced her as Director. The choir performs spring and winter concerts and traveled to Europe this past summer to perform in the 25th Annual International CANTUS MM Music & Culture Festival where they performed in Mirabel Gardens as well as at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. A native of Seoul, South Korea, Ms. Yang has been an active performer in California since 1997. She has appeared at major venues including Herbst Theatre and Davies Symphony Hall and has given numerous benefit concerts supporting pediatric cancer patients, families, and survivors of domestic violence. Ms. Yang earned her Master’s degree in voice from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and is a current member of American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She became director of the Poway Community Choir in 2024 and now brings her artistry and passion to the San Diego community. Concert tickets:
$10 Adults
$5 Seniors, Students, Military
Free for children ages 0–5
Payment accepted online or at the door (PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle). For more information, visit PowayCommunityChoir.com

This weekend in the arts: Get festive with Kitschmastime, December Nights, SoNoFest and more; catch a 1980s spin on "Twelfth Night"; new works of theater and contemporary dance; chamber folk; a pottery tour and more.