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Join us for an informal painting session--this month will be a scream! All supplies provided. Registration required as space is limited. Call San Marcos Library at 760-891-3000 and select Option 3 for registration. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Mundi the African elephant was the pride of Puerto Rico's only zoo. But her fate became entangled in the island's recent struggles with natural disasters and a debilitating debt crisis.

The Titanic wreck is hard to reach and harder to capture, with most images showing just a section at a time. The first full-sized digital scan offers what experts call a game-changing view.

Tucker Carlson's extremist rhetoric helped define Fox News in the Trump era. Will the departure of one of the network's biggest stars change that?

Some San Diego police officers are refusing to take COVID-19 tests, saying they violate their religious beliefs. Meanwhile, more homeless people are being arrested in San Diego, after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria came up with a more aggressive approach to get homeless people into shelters. Plus, two county supervisors want to hold gun manufacturers accountable for gun violence.

Come on over to The Dog Society for all kinds of fun for you and your pup! Guests are greeted with a drink ticket, and a meal from The Mexican Cafe as well as a Tails & Tacos goodie bag and a chance to win the raffle basket! Have a blast playing shuffle board, corn hole, mini golf and more while your pup makes some new friends in the beer garden! Buy a ticket and support two amazing animal friendly charities, Shelter to Soldier and Labs and More. Check out the flyer posted for more details and ticket information! Don't miss out on this opportunity for family fun! We look forward to seeing you there. Follow on social media! The Dog Society: Facebook + Instagram Tails and Tacos: Facebook + Instagram

Join Alliant International University for a presentation honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month, where Dr. Oliva M. Espín, Professor emerita at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University, discusses her memoir about her childhood in Cuba in the 40s and 50s. She’ll examine Cuba’s fraught history and political instability, interweaving all with memories of life at that time. The book is a narrative of her struggle for identity and independence against the backdrop of a country in turmoil and the experience of migration, loss, and perseverance. The book and presentation touch on cultural-historical specificity, psychological analysis, and insight into the complexity of relationships that influence the development of the human psyche, providing a perspective on lifelong development. This presentation is part of the One Book, One Alliant series, in collaboration with the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University and its Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity. Social Media: Facebook & Instagram

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From the organizer: Acclaimed Israeli documentary filmmaker Ran Tal will screen his 2012 film “Garden of Eden” and discuss his work. The film examines the depths of Israeli society in the least expected place – a national holiday resort – presenting viewers with a fascinating account full of humor, pain and compassion. A recipient of numerous awards in Israel and abroad, Tal most recently won accolades at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival for his new film “1341 Frames of Love and War,” about photographer Micha Bar-Am. Tal is the head of the MFA documentary film program at the Steve Tisch School of Film and Television at Tel Aviv University. This fall, he is a visiting Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (MGSDII) faculty member in the CSUSM Art, Media and Design Department. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Come join us at our 40th Annual Oktoberfest Fall Festival event with real German meals from Tip Top Meats, kids and adult activities, live German music, and of course a Bier Garten! The Bier Garten will feature an assortment of beers on tap including an Oktoberfest varietal and various wines. Proceeds from the event go to the Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad and to charities in the Carlsbad area. Come out to support your local community and get your Oktoberfest on! Additional Activities Petting Zoo by Carlsbad Strawberry Company Kids Zone provided by the Meigs Family Foundation Fun Photo Opportunities Magic and Science Performances Corn Hole and High Striker A “Do it Yourself Magic Table” Face Painting and Balloon Animal Station Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram