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Author Readings
Leland Forester. Fri. October 1, 7:30 pm. Author of The Californios: Photographs and Stories About the Descendants of the Mission Era in Baja California, Mexico. These photographic images have previously been exhibited in Mexico City, Loreto, Tijuana, and at UCSD. Mira Costa College, Room 3601, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. Cost: Free. Info: 760.795.6613.

Janell Cannon. Sat. October 2, 10 am-noon. The author of Stellaluna reads from her new book, Pinduli, the story of a young hyena who shows the creatures of the African savanna how a few tiny words can create an enormous reaction. After the reading, learn more about hyenas from the Natural History Museum's mammalogist, Scott Tremor. Cost: $12 per family. Information at: www.sdnhm.org/register or 619.255.0203.

Chitra Divakarui. Wed. October 6, 7:30 pm. Queen of Dreams. Signing at Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

T. Jefferson Parker. Fri. October 8, 7:30 pm. California Girl. Four Orange County brother’s lives are forever changed by the murder of a local girl in the late 1960’s. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

T. Jefferson Parker. Fri. October 8, 12:30 pm. California Girl. Four Orange County brother’s lives are forever changed by the murder of a local girl in the late 1960’s. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

Educator Appreciation Day. Sat. October 9, 10 am-3 pm. Borders Books, (Mission Valley, Carmel Mountain, Downtown, El Cajon, Carlsbad and more). Come by the WORD|san diego table and pick up a free copy! Huge discounts for teachers all weekend long. Info: 619.295.2730.

Laurell K. Hamilton. Wed. October 13, 6 pm. Best-selling supernatural author of Incubus Dreams. Vampire executioner Anita Blake returns in her twelfth outing. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858.268.4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com. This is a ticketed event. Call for availability.

Rochelle Krich. Thurs. October 14, 7:30 pm. Grave Endings. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Carola Dunn. Fri. October 15, 7 pm. A Mourning Wedding. When Daisy (Dalrymple) Fletcher and her family attend a wedding, there’s murder in the air. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858.268.4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

R.L. Stine. Sat. October 16, 2-4 pm. Author tells stories and signs two books from his new Mostly Ghostly series. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Jeff Edwards. October 16, 1:30 pm. Torpedo, A Surface Warfare Thriller. Launch party for local retired naval officer’s debut thriller. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

Frances Mayes. Sun. October 17, 6 pm. Signs her new book, Bringing Tuscany Home. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett. October 17, 3 pm. Pen on Fire: A Busy Woman's Guide to Igniting the Writer Within. DeMarco-Barrett is a creative writing teacher at UC Irvine and host of the KUCI-FM radio show, "Writers on Writing." The Grove, 3010 Juniper St, San Diego. Info: 619.284.7684 or www.penonfire.com.

Wally Cunningham. Wed. October 20, 7:30 pm. All American Boys. A candid memoir by a former Marine jet jockey and physicist who became NASA's second civilian astronaut. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Glen Hirschberg, Dennis Etchison, and Peter Atkins. Fri. October 22, 7:00 pm. Horror Storytelling Trio: The Rolling Darkness Review stops on their Halloween tour of the West Coast. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858.268.4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

Jon Talton. Sat. October 23, 1:30 pm. Dry Heat. Deputy Sheriff David Mapstone works to solve a decades old mystery in the Arizona desert. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

WORD|san diego Launch Party! (OK, we’re not exactly an author, but you’ll want to come to this one!) Sun. October 24, 3-9 pm. Groove to the Brazilian flavored rock tunes of Tony Vick’s band, Ex-Maquina, and enjoy food, wine, beer, and company of other writers and book lovers. The Grove at Juniper & 30th. Cost: $10 (free admission when you subscribe to WORD|san diego!) Subscription sign-ups at the party. Info: 619.284.7684 or www.WORDsandiego.com.

Joanne Fluke. Sun. October 24, 1:30 pm. Sugar Cookie Murder. A Hannah Swenson Holiday Mystery, replete with recipes, by delectable Cooking Mystery Author, Joanne Fluke. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

Stephen Donaldson. Sun., October 24, 4 pm. The Runes of the Earth: The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. Fantasy powerhouse Donaldson returns to The Land. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

Samantha Ettus. Tues. October 26, 7:30 pm. The Experts Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Gwyneth Jones. Wed. October 27, 7 pm. Life. A scientist’s controversial discovery leads to wide-spread gender wars. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

Eileen Gunn. Wed. October 27, 7 pm. Stable Strategies and Others. Gunn’s collection includes her renowned title story, dealing with office politics. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

L. Timmel Duchamp. Wed. October 27, 7 pm. Love’s Body, Dancing in Time. A unique collection of stories about relationships. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

Erick Hansen. Thurs. October 28, 7:30 pm. The Birdman and the Lap Dancer. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Virginia Swift. Sat. October 30 1:30 pm. Bye Bye Love. Wyoming professor, "Mustang Sally" Adler, looks for a singer’s missing ex-wife. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

Jim Fusilli. Sat. October 30, 1:30 pm. Hard, Hard City. New York PI Terry Orr takes on a case at his daughter’s request. Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Info: 858-268-4747 or www.mystgalaxy.com.

David Shannon. Thurs. November 4, 4 pm. Alice the Fairy. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Janell Cannon. Thurs. November 4, 7 pm. Local acclaimed writer Janell Cannon reads from her latest children’s book, Pinduli. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Jonathan Lethem. Thurs. November 11, 7:30 pm. Fortress of Solitude. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Daniel Reveles. Thurs. November 11, 7-9 pm. Tequila, Lemon, and Salt. Discover Baja, 3089 Clairemont Drive, San Diego. Info: 619.275.4225.

Lee Silber. Sat. November 13, 7:30 pm. Organizing From The Right Side Of The Brain. Book Release Party with music, food, workshop, and book signing. The Grove @ Juniper & 30th. Public welcome. Info: 619.284.7684 or grovejuniper@sbcglobal.net.

Daniel Reveles. Sat. November 13, 1-3 pm. Tequila, Lemon, and Salt. Barnes & Noble, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa. Info: 667-2870.

Don Harrison. Mon. November 15, 5 pm. Louis Rose: San Diego's First Jewish Settler. The Annual Jewish Book Fair at the Jewish Community Center, La Jolla. Info:

Daniel Reveles. Tues. November 16, 7:30 pm. Tequila, Lemon and Salt. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Clive and Dirk Cussler. Tues. November 30, 7:30 pm. Black Wind. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: 858.454.0347 or www.warwicks.com.

Rick Halsey. Wed. December 1, 7 pm. Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California. The San Diego Natural History Museum. Info: 619.255.0204

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Clubs, Groups, and Other Ongoing Events
Saturdays
Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), San Diego Chapter. Critique groups, newsletter, and other resources for children's writers and illustrators. Monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month (September-April), 2-4 p.m. at USD’s Olin Hall. Membership: $55. Meeting cost: $9 for nonmembers. Info: www.sandiego-scbwi.org. October 9: Penny Sansavieri, author, publicist, and teacher, presents, "Out of the Rejection Pile." November 13: Author and Illustrator Fair, featuring chapter members (free event, public welcome).

Sundays
Third Sunday Writing Group, 6 pm. Barnes & Noble, Mission Valley. 7610 Hazard Center Drive. Info: 619.220.0175.Mondays

Mondays
Second Monday Poetry Critique Group. Barnes & Noble, Mission Valley. 7610 Hazard Center Drive. Info: 619.220.0175.

Third Monday Open Mic Poetry Night, 7 pm. Barnes & Noble, Mission Valley. 7610 Hazard Center Drive. Info: 619.220.0175.

Tuesdays
Brown Bag Writing Practice. Every Tuesday, 12- 1 pm. Given prompts, the writer will practice any type of writing: fiction, memoir, journaling, letter writing, poetry or mental meanderings, all free from editing or critique. The Grove at Juniper & 30th. Drop-ins welcome. Cost: $5. Info: 619.284.7684 or Amy at amylizwrites@hotmail.com or Jill at jillhall@aol.com.

Second Tuesday Mystery Reading Group, 7 pm. Barnes & Noble, Mission Valley. 7610 Hazard Center Drive. Info: 619.220.0175.

Third Tuesday Fiction Reading Group, 7 pm. Barnes & Noble, Mission Valley. 7610 Hazard Center Drive. Info: 619.220.0175.

El Cajon Library, Tuesday Book Group, 10 am-12 pm. Oct 5: Ward Just. Oct 19: David Marmet. Nov 2: The works of Mario Vargas Losa. The El Cajon Branch of the San Diego County Library, 201 E Douglas Avenue. Info: www.sdcl.org.

Wednesdays
First Wednesday Literary Reading Group, 7 pm. Barnes & Noble, Mission Valley. 7610 Hazard Center Drive. Info: 619.220.0175.

Thursdays
Sisters In Crime, San Diego Chapter. A unique group of mystery writers and readers, meets at the Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest. October 7, 2004 meeting: Authors' Panel: Taffy Cannon, Ken Kulhken, Gene Riehl, Alan Russell and Carolyn Wheat will share their insights. Cost: $3. Contact: kenelaineosborne@aol.com.

First Thursday, Austen Book Club. 7 pm. Barnes & Noble, Mission Valley. 7610 Hazard Center Drive. Info: 619.220.0175.

Third Thursday, Science Fiction Reading Group, 7 pm. Barnes & Noble, Mission Valley. 7610 Hazard Center Drive. Info: 619.220.0175.

El Cajon Library, Thursday Book Group, 1:30 pm. Oct 7: The Prince by Machiavelli. Nov 4: The Death of Ivan Ilich, by Tolstoy. The El Cajon Branch of the San Diego County Library, 201 E Douglas Avenue. Info: www.sdcl.org.

Fridays
San Diego Writer's Ink Presents: First Fridays. Monthly open-mic for prose writers, hosted by Amy Wallen, on the first Friday of every month. Bring 3 minutes of your prose to read aloud to peers and future readers in a supportive, relaxed atmosphere. Held at The Grove, 3010 Juniper Street (at 30th Street) in South Park. Info: 619.284.7684; grovejuniper@sbcglobal.net. Or contact Amy at amylizwrites@hotmail.com

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Classes
San Diego Writers, Ink presents: Become a More Powerful Writer. Eight Mondays, Oct. 18 – Dec. 6. One novelist. One columnist. Two Award-Winning Writers Share Everything They Know. Spectrum Center of National University, 9388 Lightwave Ave., San Diego, Room 117-A. Cost: $160. Info or to register: cantof@cox.net.

Constructing the Novel, with Author and Playwright, Michael Wolf. Six Wednesdays, Oct. 20 – Dec. 1, 6:30-8:30 pm (no class on Nov. 24). All fiction genres welcome. Writers without completed manuscripts are encouraged to attend. Mira Costa College, Oceanside Campus, room 3105. Cost: $51. Info or to register: 760.795.6820.

A Journey with the Muses, with author Jill Badonsky. Six or twelve Tuesdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 30. Empowering and freeing creativity workshops that return you to the profound fulfillment, intuition, joy and synchronicity of the creative process… moving you past procrastination, perfectionism, overwhelm, resistance, fear and low self confidence and connecting you to your tribe. A playful, supportive environment in Carlsbad. Cost: $325 for 12 weeks or $175 for 6 weeks. Info: www.themuseisin.com.

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Workshops
Workshop on Grant Writing Basics with Linda-Marie Sundstrom. October 2, 9 am-4 pm. Mira Costa College, Oceanside Campus, room 3102. Cost: $57. Info or to register: 760.795.6820.

Learn improv comedy techniques or just come to play and laugh. With comedian and creativity coach, Jill Badonsky. October 8, 7:15-9:45 pm. Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy. Info: 760.943.8485 or www.naturalhealinginst.com.

Low Flying Muses Writing Workshop. October 21, 7-9 pm. Prompts, play, unfettered creative flow, all levels... creative writing, coffee, chocolate. Book Works, Del Mar. Cost: $15. Info: www.themuseisin.com.

Passion to Paper Writing Workshop. October 23rd 10:30am–4pm. Treat yourself to a day of writing in Vista. We will partake in the fall air’s moments of solitude, guided imageries and easy yoga designed for writing inspiration. Conduits to go deeper into your stories, your individual voice, spontaneous humor, and your authenticity. Cost: $75 early registration and $85 at time of workshop. Includes lunch. Enrollment limited. Info: www.themuseisin.com.

Behind The Books. Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Book Business, But Didn’t Know Who To Ask. All-Day Workshop with Lee Silber and Andrew Chapman. November 6, 10 am-4 pm. Info: www.julypublishing.com/workshop. 858.488.4249.

The Secrets Of Successful Book Promotion. November 9, 6:30 pm–9:30 pm. Learning Annex Workshop with Lee Silber. Info: 619.544.9700.

Organizing From The Right Side Of The Brain, by Lee Silber. November 18, 7-8 pm. Barnes & Noble, Encinitas. Cost: Free. Info: 760.943.6406.

Bilingual Creative Writing Workshops (English/Spanish). For those times when only a Spanish word will do. Nurture your art and refine your craft con sabor Latino. All ages, genders, and generations are bienvenidos. Info or to register: 619.384.1744 or gemasyjoyas@yahoo.com.

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Upcoming Writing Conferences
Southern California Writers Conference, Los Angeles. October 1-3, 2004. Info: www.writersconference.com.

La Jolla Writers Conference. October 22-24, 2004. Hyatt Regency Islandia, San Diego. Info: www.lajollawritersconference.com.

San Diego State University Writers Conference. January 21-23, 2005. Doubletree Hotel, San Diego. Info: 619.594.2517 or www.ces.sdsu.edu/writers.

Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). 6th Annual Winter Conference on Writing and Illustrating for Children. February 5-6, 2005. Hilton New York, New York City. Info: www.scbwi.org.

Southern California Writers Conference, San Diego. February 18-20, 2005. Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina. Info: www.writersconference.com.

San Francisco Writers Conference. February 18-20, 2005. Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco. Info: www.sanfranciscowritersconference.com.

Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP), Annual Conference and Book Fair. March 30-April 2, 2005. Vancouver, British Columbia. Info: www.awpwriter.org.

Pikes Peak Writers Conference. April 22-24, 2005. Wyndham Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Info: www.ppwc.net.

Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), San Diego Regional Conference on Writing and Illustrating for Children. May 14, 2005. Basics for Beginners 7:30 am. Regular program 9 am-4 pm. Info: www.sandiego-scbwi.org.

Maui Writers Conference. Writer’s Retreat, Alaskan Explorer Cruise. May 28-June 4, 2005. Info: www.mauiwriters.com.

Southern California Writers Conference, Palm Springs. June 10-12, 2005. Hyatt Regency Suites, Palm Springs. . Info: www.writersconference.com.

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Kids’ Book Events
Handmade Books by Children Artists on Display Oct. 1- Nov. 30. City Heights Library-Weingart Branch, 3795 Fairmont Ave. Visitors can create their own accordion-style books about verbs, entitled "Flip It," on Wed. Oct. 6 and 20. This is the first stop of a six-library tour. Info: 619.641.6100.

Janell Cannon. Sat. October 2, 10 am-noon. The award-winning author of Stellaluna reads from her new book, Pinduli, about a young hyena who shows the creatures of the African savanna how a few tiny words create an enormous reaction. After the reading, learn more about hyenas from the Natural History Museum's mammalogist, Scott Tremor. Info: www.sdnhm.org/register or 619.255.0203. Cost: $12 per family.

Janell Cannon. Thurs. November 4, 7 pm. Janell reads from her latest children’s book, Pinduli. Warwick’s Book Store, La Jolla. Info: www.warwicks.com.

Children’s Story Hours
Tuesdays 11:00 am. Earth Song Bookstore, Del Mar. Children’s book readings. Please call to confirm: 858.755.4254.

Tuesdays, 3:30 pm. After school story time (some in Spanish, some with grandparents). The El Cajon Branch of the San Diego County Library, 201 E Douglas Avenue. Info: www.sdcl.org. or 619.588.3718.

Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Preschool story time. The El Cajon Branch of the San Diego County Library, 201 E Douglas Avenue. Info: www.sdcl.org or 619.588.3718.

Wednesdays, 3:30 pm. After school story time. The El Cajon Branch of the San Diego County Library, 201 E Douglas Avenue. Info: www.sdcl.org or 619.588.3718.

Thursdays 3:30 pm. After school story time with Carol. The El Cajon Branch of the San Diego County Library, 201 E Douglas Avenue. Info: www.sdcl.org. or 619.588.3718.

Saturdays 11 am. Barnes & Noble, 1040 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Story time for ages 4 to 7. Info: 760.943.6400.
Saturdays 11 am. Barnes & Noble, 810 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido. Story time and Crafts for ages 4 to 10. Info: 760.480.2760.

Saturdays 12:30 pm. Barnes & Noble, 7610 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego. Story time and Crafts for ages 3 to 8. Info: 619.220.0175.

Saturdays 11:30. Barnes & Noble, 10775 Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa. Story time and Crafts for ages 4 to 10. Info: 858.831.0446.

Saturdays 11 am. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Vista Way, Oceanside. Story time and Crafts for ages 4 to 10. Info: 760.529.0106.

Saturdays 11:30 am. Barnes & Noble, 9938 Mission Gorge Road, Santee. Story time and Activities for ages 4 to 10. Info: 619.562.6791.

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Special Events
Michael Moore at the Del Mar Fairgrounds—and he's not there for the deep-fried Twinkies, folks! Oct. 12 7PM Filmmaker Michael Moore will speak at the Del Mar Fairgrounds at an event open and free to the public, thanks to some dedicated, irrepressible, unstoppable students of Cal State San Marcos.

Book Drive and Fair for the new Encinitas Public Library. Thurs. September 30, 6 pm. Join Barnes & Noble, the Friends of Encinitas Library, and the Encinitas School District as they partner to fill the library with new books. Author Janell Cannon will be reading and signing her new book, Pinduli. Book Mobile will be on hand to give out new library cards. This will be the first of several community events to raise money for the new library. Location: Barnes & Noble, Encinitas. Info: 760.943.6400.

In the Shadow of Petco Park, Writing Project. Wednesdays Oct. 6, Oct. 13, and Oct. 20, 6 pm. The City of San Diego Public Library hosts three writing workshops led by Elizabeth Steeby, graduate writing instructor at the University of California, San Diego. The project will emphasize the importance of unheard community voices in the midst of large-scale urban development and will focus on each participant’s particular interests in describing their own downtown experience. San Diego Central Library, 820 E St., Third floor commission room, Cost: Free. Info: www.sandiego.gov/public-library or 619.236.5800.

Jewish Creativity Reflected by the Written Word. Sunday Oct. 10, 2-5 pm. Panel discussion 2 pm. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Cost: Free. Info: 858.362.1174.

39th annual Local Authors Exhibit. The City of San Diego Public Library is looking for local authors who published a book in 2004, to participate in this exhibit. Books will be on display in the lobby of the Central Library throughout February 2005. Special preview reception for the authors on Jan. 29, 2005. Deadline for submission: Dec. 1, 2004. Info: 619.236.5847.

Julian Branch, San Diego County Library: The Grand Opening was September 14! But it’s not too late to come and see the first library completed with funding from the California Reading and Literacy Improvement / Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000. Architect: NTD Architects. Size: 9,573 square feet. Project cost: $3.89 million. Library features study rooms, homework center, and a community room, an example of partnership between libraries and schools. Location: 1850 Highway 78, adjacent to Julian High School and Middle School.

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Quick Cures for Writer’s Block

First Thursdays at MCASD Downtown. The Museum of Contemporary Art—San Diego hosts TNT—an ongoing program. Every first Thursday of the month, at 7 pm, something different will be happening downtown: slide jams, DJ lessons, poetry readings, live bands, artists' talks, video projections. A chance to interact with arts and artists in the San Diego region. 1001 Kettner Blvd. at Broadway. Thursday Oct. 7: Julio Morales, artist Q&A, and DJ performance, tamale carts, and live music on the plaza by Liz Janes, Castanetes, and Aspects of Physics. Info: 619.325.1625 or lchambliss@mcasd.org.

Educator Appreciation Day. Sat. October 9, 10 am-3 pm. Borders Books, (Mission Valley, Downtown, El Cajon, Carlsbad and more). Come by our WORD|san diego table and pick up a free copy! Huge discounts and free stuff for teachers all weekend long. Info: 619.295.2730.

Blessing of the Animals, October 10th 10:25 am. St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 5th & Nutmeg. A short procession as animals are invited into the Cathedral during the service. Blessing of the animals will take place on 6th Avenue following the service. Each animal will receive a memento.

Whistle Stop Bar Knitters Gathering! All levels of knitters are welcome every first and third Sunday, 2:30PM - 5PM And there’s a DJ for music! Whistle Stop Bar in South Park, 2236 Fern Street, 619.284.6784

Mobile airplanes, taking off evenings and weekends, off the cliffs of Carlsbad. Follow Palomar Airport Road to where it meets the sea, and watch the amazing antics of these serious plane enthusiasts. Perfect for Sky Captain fans.


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