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Win prizes while learning about controversial books! Join the San Diego Public Library on September 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mary Hollis Clark Meeting Room to play some Banned Book Bingo. Refreshments will be provided. Banned Books Week’s objective is to raise awareness regarding the censorship of books throughout the country. According to the American Library Association, more than 11,300 books have been challenged since 1982. 729 of those challenges were in 2021. The vast majority (82-97%) of book challenges and removals are never reported or receive media attention. Typically held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community—librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types—in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

Title 42 had been set to expire on Monday. Immigration advocates and lawyers decry a judge’s ruling that’s keeping the policy in effect. Also, some San Diego County supervisors are voicing their support for abortion rights. Plus, five months ago California launched a program to help low-income Californians eliminate asthma triggers in their homes. Families are still struggling to get access to those services.

Fox News announced in an abrupt statement it will "part ways" with longtime host Tucker Carlson, seen by many as the face of the network's brand. The star figured prominently in the Dominion lawsuit.

Find the extraordinary in ordinary everyday objects and creatively construct your own 3D sculpture. Join Robin Douglas to explore the work of artists like Ruth Asawa, Jasper Johns, and Robert Rauschenberg, and adopt upcycling as your next creative habit. While extra materials will be available to augment your creation, we encourage you to bring in any materials such as wood, electronic pieces, cardboard packing, clothing, and more! Enjoy appetizers and drinks during a brief presentation before creating an original work of art. Follow Oceanside Museum of Art on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Goodman rose to fame in his 60s as a judge on Dancing with the Stars and Britain's Strictly Come Dancing. He's being remembered for his wit, integrity and distinctive feedback.

A police search of the rapper's Ohio home didn't lead to charges, but spawned music videos, merchandise, theft accusations and an invasion of privacy lawsuit. Afroman tells NPR he plans to countersue.

Fall Equinox is that time of the year when the hours of daylight and nighttime are of equal length, it’s also the time of celebrating the harvest and preparing for the winter ahead. In this Equinox observance, we’ll gather in San Diego’s expansive Balboa Park to observe and respond to the changing of the season. During our time together, we’ll discuss Equinox lore and legend, and explore our many links and connections with the season and retreat into our notebooks and journals to harvest remembrances of summer-past and note our intentions for the coming season. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Join us after a long day at AR Workshop for a quick 1.5 hour long Mini DIY class to make one of our smaller sized classics! Each guest will sign up to make one of our popular items, including: 12"x16" Plank Wood Signs, 12" Round Pedestals or 6"x16" Mini Trays. In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Finland's center-right National Coalition Party, headed by Petteri Orpo, eked out a narrow victory over the country's populist party. Sanna Marin's party fell to third place.

Voices for Children (CA), invites you to join their September Real Word Speakers Panel, Tuesday, September 13 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm PT. The panel is comprised of young adults who currently live or have lived in foster care after experiencing abuse, abandonment or neglect by their parents or caregivers. In this “back to school” edition, the panel will focus on the topic of educational advocacy and the challenges youth in foster care experience in academic settings. Discussion topics will include: • What it’s like to change schools frequently and how this affects youth • How CASA/GAL volunteers can help youth succeed in the classroom • Why participating in sports and extracurricular activities can be challenging for youth in foster care The panel will be moderated by CASA volunteer Greg P. who will be joined by our panelists along with Voices for Children’s Senior Advocacy Supervisor Diana Woldt-Gorsich. During these presentations, Real Word panelists are open and forthright about their experiences in foster care, such as what it’s like to move from home to home, how it feels to be separated from siblings, and how they coped in the face of adversity with the support of their CASA/GAL volunteers. This event is free and open to the public, though not appropriate for children under 18. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram