Torrey Pines High School to host ‘Falcon Fest’
Torrey Pines High School will hold the first-ever “Falcon Fest,” a community event that promises an unforgettable day of fun, food, and live entertainment. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon-3 p.m., as Falcon Fest takes flight, bringing the Torrey Pines High School community together for a day of celebration.
Falcon Fest invites families, students, and residents of the TPHS learning community.
Torrey Pines High School is located at 3710 Del Mar Heights Rd., Carmel Valley, 92130.
Admission to Falcon Fest is free. All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting Torrey Pines High School programs and initiatives. Falcon Fest is made possible by the dedication and hard work of volunteers, staff, students, sponsors, and the Torrey Pines High School Foundation.
Don’t miss out on the excitement of Falcon Fest 2023. Follow it on Instagram (@torreypineshighfoundation) for updates and announcements leading up to the event.
For sponsorship opportunities, or further information, contact Joe Austin at (619) 581-9644 or director@tphsfoundation.org.
Village Church event to provide Trunk or Treat fun
Everyone is welcome to a free family event on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. Kids will enjoy games and crafts as they learn about how sweet the love of Jesus is. It’s all part of Trunk or Treat where kids can enjoy candy, crafts, snacks and games from several decorated cars parked next to the church playground at 6225 Paseo Delicias. Most of the car trunks will be decorated in Bible themes. Church-friendly costumes are welcome. Visit VillageChurch.org/trunk-or-treat for more information or contact Michelle Yuen at michelley@villagechurch.org.
Country Friends nonprofit serves up Pickleball Tourney
The Country Friends nonprofit is hosting a Pickleball Tournament on Nov. 2 from 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club. Open to seasoned players or those new to the game, the tournament promises to be a fun and competitive event for all skill levels. Spectators and participants can enjoy live music, shopping, food, drinks and a chance to win opportunity prizes. The event includes an exhibition with pickleball pros at 5 p.m. Registration for the event will close on Friday, Oct. 27. Every participant’s registration fee will go towards supporting The Country Friends chosen charities for 2024. Go to thecountryfriends.org
Improve speaking and leadership skills at RSF Toastmasters meetings
Are you interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills? Consider stopping by for a Rancho Santa Fe Toastmasters meeting. The club was chartered in 2009 and has continued strong ever since, earning the President’s Distinguished Award, according to a news release.
“Joining Toastmasters has been a rewarding and enjoyable experience,” says club president Ray Adams in the news release. “It’s helped me communicate more effectively in my business and personal endeavors.”
Adams, senior vice president at Kidder Matthews, a West Coast commercial real estate firm, joined the organization in July 2022. Ever one with a joke, he says, “In the words of comedian Steve Martin, ‘I think communication is so firsbern.”
Continuing, he says, “Rancho Santa Fe Toastmasters has provided a relaxed atmosphere to practice communication, presentations, and meeting organization. It’s been a fun opportunity to invest in myself.”
The club meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the RSF Library. Enter through the back building door, as the front closes at 5 p.m. Questions? Contact President Ray Adams by email: Ray.Adams@Kidder.com. The RSF Library is located at 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067.
North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “The Magic of Romance”
The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “The Magic of Romance,” a concert of romantic classics, on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas. The performance features soloist Peter Clarke, co-concert master of the La Jolla Symphony, performing the much-loved Violin Concerto in E Minor by Felix Mendelssohn. The concert also includes Overture from Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Glazunov’s Symphony No. 5. The orchestra was founded in 1947 and is conducted by Daniel Swem. Admission: $15 general, $12 seniors/students/military, free for children 18 and under. For more information, visit www.northcoastsymphony.com.
Diesel, A Bookstore ~ Del Mar to host cookbook author Danielle Kartes
Join Diesel, A Bookstore ~ Del Mar on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. when celebrity cookbook author Danielle Kartes at the store to discuss and sign Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy: Simple Sweet Desserts for Everyone. Joining in the conversation will be Debra Ginsberg.
This event is free to attend. There are a limited number of seats available, with the rest of the space standing room only. To reserve a seat, purchase one copy of a book for one seat.
Diesel, A Bookstore ~ Del Mar is located at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, 12843 El Camino Real Suite 104, Carmel Valley, 92130. Visit www.dieselbookstore.com/del-mar-0
Coronado Island Film Festival
The Coronado Island Film Festival is kicking off its 8th season Nov. 8-12, with a curated a slate of immersive programming including studio and independent films, engaging panels, parties, and the premiere gala event, the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala, held at Loews Coronado Bay Resort this year.
Join 120+ filmmakers, industry executives and entertainment leaders at the five-day festival and catch one of the Red Carpet Films and San Diego premieres. For schedules, locations and more information, visit www.coronadofilmfest.com.
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ returning to the Old Globe
The Old Globe recently announced the full cast and creative team for its 26th annual production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Globe Resident Artist James Vásquez (The Old Globe’s Hair, The Merry Wives of Windsor) directs San Diego’s yuletide favorite musical once again with Andrew Polec reprising his role as The Grinch. The production will run from Nov. 8 to Dec. 31, with the opening on Sunday, Nov. 12 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park. Tickets are now on sale at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE (234-5623), and in person at The Old Globe’s Box Office in Balboa Park.
Outdoor safety training session
Whether you are an avid hiker, nature enthusiast, or a casual trail-goer, knowing how to stay safe in the wilderness is crucial. Join the San Dieguito River Park, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, and presenter David Shorey from Kit Fox Outfitters for an essential outdoor safety training session on Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at Escondido Library. Shorey, a certified Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness First Aid Instructor, will teach the basics of what you need to have an enjoyable time outdoors. Review some basic tools and get an overview of how to prepare for the various environments you have the potential to face while exploring San Diego County. Bring your questions and a readiness to enhance your outdoor adventure skills. For event details and questions contact Interpretive Ranger at calei@sdrp.org. Escondido Library is located at 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido.
Birdies & Bunkers golf tournament
The Birdies & Bunkers Rear Admiral Brown Memorial Classic Golf Tournament kicks off with registration and lunch at 10 a.m. Oct. 30 with shotgun start at noon at The Farms Golf Club, 8500 St. Andrews Road. Proceeds support the Rosie Network’s Service2CEO program, which supports military spouses, veterans and transitioning service members looking to launch or grow a business. Visit therosienetwork.org.
Sinister Trails, Encinitas
Monsters, zombies and other scary entities lurk throughout this indoor-outdoor trail. “Our goal is to horrify your spirit and soul,” organizers state on the event’s website. Thursdays through Sundays, through Oct. 31. 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Wayne’s World Pumpkin Patch, 3615 Manchester Ave., Encinitas. sinistertrails.com — Linda McIntosh, U-T
Halloween events
RANCHO SANTA FE
Howl-O-Ween festival: Helen Woodward Animal Center hosts its Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29 , with animal encounters, trick-or-treat stations, a hay maze, crafts and face painting, a mini pumpkin patch, and a trip to the Midnight Mystery Laboratory. Cost is $13.75 for kids ages 2-17; $7 for adults older than 18. Visit animalcenter.org/howl-o-ween-harvestCQ.
Family Trunk-or-Treat: The Village Church hosts a family-friendly Halloween event featuring decorated cars that have trunks full of candy for trick-or-treaters along with games and crafts from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at the church’s upper parking lot and playground, 6225 Paseo Delicias. Church-friendly costumes are welcome. Visit villagechurch.orgCQ.
CARMEL VALLEY
Halloween at the PHR Village
On Sunday, Oct. 29 the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch will host a Halloween festivities from 3-6 p.m. The day will include trick-or-teating with participating village tenants, live music in the Village Square and complimentary photos by Celeste Barbier for all the kids and families. 13490 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway.
Watch ‘Coco’ under the stars at One Paseo
Join One Paseo on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a special Fall Moonlight Cinema evening featuring “Coco” on the lawn behind Harland Brewing. Enjoy a night under the stars with friends and family accompanied by special treats like kettle corn and a pumpkin patch photo opportunity. Bring your blankets and chairs. This event is free and open to the public. 3720 Paseo Place.
Halloween with Hulabaloo
Del Mar Highlands Town Center will host a concert with kids favorite Hulabaloo on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The free and fun sing-along, morning jam session will be held in the upper plaza between Panini Kabob Grill and Cinépolis. 12925 El Camino Real.
Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza: Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s outdoor Halloween gathering starts at 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court. Kids can enjoy a number of Halloween-themed stations ranging from the friendly Witch in Candyland to experiments in the Mad Scientist’s lab. There will be “spine-chilling adventure” and a “world of enchantment” for the entire family. General admission is $50 for adults and $25 for children plus tax and gratuity. Visit granddelmar.com/halloweenCQ.
DEL MAR
Pumpkin Station: Festivities include a carousel, rides, giant slides, a Ferris wheel, a train jump, a petting zoo and a play center, along with a pumpkin patch from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 at 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Free admission and parking. Visit pumpkinstation.comCQ.
Scream Zone at the Scaregrounds: The Scream Zone is back select nights Oct. 5-31 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Highlights include a haunted hayride, Stars of the Silver “Scream” and Labyrinth Manor. New this year is Midway Madness, an immersive Halloween-themed carnival midway, with food vendors, spirited beverages and games. Advance online purchase of tickets is recommended because there is a nightly capacity limit. Tickets are $32.99 to $47.99. Scream Zone $5 off coupons are available at Goodwill Stores, while supplies last. Visit thescreamzone.comCQ.
ENCINITAS
Haunted Ghost Town: Ovation Theatre and the Heritage Ranch present Haunted Ghost Town, which will transport visitors back to the Gold Rush era and the doomed mining town of Bitter Gulch from 5 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 27-30 at Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. The ghost town tour features storytelling based on local legends and the dark history of the Gold Rush, and bone-chilling performances by professionally trained actors in period costumes. Less scary experiences for children are from 5 to 6:30 p.m. followed by more spine-tingling presentations for ages 12 and older from 7 to 9 p.m., with the last entry at 8:45 p.m. Admission is $22; $12 for children ages 10 and younger. Tickets are at events.com/r/en_US/tickets/the-haunted-ghost-town-encinitas-october-891167
Trick-or-treating downtown: The free 24th annual Safe Trick or Treat will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Many downtown businesses will have goodies for kids. Costumed trick-or-treaters can stroll South Coast Highway 101, from Encinitas Boulevard to K Street. There will be Halloween-themed activities and games for kids in The Lumberyard Courtyard and dancing to live music of Bucket Ruckus on the courtyard stage. Visit encinitas101.comCQ.
SOLANA BEACH
Solana Vista and Skyline Halloween Carnival
Running uninterrupted for 66 years, the Solana Vista/Skyline Elementary Schools’ Halloween Carnival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Solana Vista Elementary School, 780 Santa Victoria, Solana Beach.
The carnival at Solana Vista will feature games, activities, performances, pony and “unicorn” rides, a petting zoo, bounces and inflatables as well as food from local restaurants and lots of sweet treats. Costumes are not required, but are encouraged. The event is open to the entire community.
Proceeds from the carnival benefit the Solana Beach Schools Foundation and provide essential funding for STREAM technology, art and supplemental physical education Discovery Lab classes at both Solana Vista and Skyline Schools. Visit sbsd.k12.ca.us/domain/9
Solana Beach shopping centers offer trick-or-treating
On Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 3-5 p.m., Solana Beach Towne Center and Lomas Santa Fe Plaza will team up for Halloween celebrations with music, balloons and treat bags. Free treat bags will be handed out at Kahoots in Town Centre and at U.S. Bank or Mission Fed Credit Union in the Plaza. KYXY 96.5 will be doing a radio appearance and a Hallaboo concert will be held at 4 p.m. near Vons and Pizza Nova. Bring a can of food to support the San Diego Food Bank. 663-689 and 905-993 Lomas Santa Fe Drive.
San Diego Junior Theatre presents ‘The Sound of Music’
San Diego Junior Theatre kicks off its 76th season with a return of the beloved classic “The Sound of Music!” which runs Oct. 27-Nov. 12.
Once again, The Sound of Music will enchant Junior Theatre audiences with its timeless story and captivating melodies. Set in Austria on the eve of World War II, the audience follows the journey of Maria, a spirited young woman with a passion for music, who is sent as a governess to the seven von Trapp children. Through her challenges with this broken family, Maria discovers the transformative power of love and music in the face of adversity.
All Junior Theatre productions are performed in Balboa Park’s historic Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place. Tickets are $18 – $20. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. For tickets and more information, visit www.juniortheatre.com or call the box office at 619-239-8355.
Junior Theatre continues to provide an ASL-interpreted performance for each production. The ASL-interpreted performance for The Sound of Music will be Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. For optimal seating, members of the deaf community can reach out directly to the box office at boxoffice@juniortheatre.com.
San Diego Automotive to host ‘Trunk or Treat’ event for kids and families
The San Diego Automotive Museum will host its third annual “Trunk or Treat” event on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids and families will enjoy discovering spooky sweets at they “trunk or treat” from the classic and exotic cars on the exhibit floor. Costumes are encouraged. Admission will be free for children under 12 years old and parents of children in costumes.
In addition, the Balboa Park Halloween Family Day will be happening across the Palisades Plaza from 11 a.m.-2 p,m.
The San Diego Automotive Museum invites all for a day of fun for the whole family. Check out its exciting new exhibits including, “Bootleggers: A Trip Down Whiskey Road” which explores the relationship between moonshine running and the origins of NASCAR.
The San Diego Automotive Museum is located at 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101. Visit visit www.sdautomuseum.org for more information.
New York City Ballet principal dancer brings her new show to San Diego
Tiler Peck, the award-winning principal dancer of New York City Ballet, will bring her new show, “Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends,” to San Diego for its local premiere at the Civic Theatre downtown for one night only on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. The show is presented by La Jolla Music Society.
In this exciting show Peck embraces the role of director, turning up the heat with innovative, handpicked repertoire performed by some of today’s most exciting dance talent, including fellow NYCB dancers and the reigning diva of tap dance Michelle Dorrance.
The virtuosic program includes Thousandth Orange, set to live music composed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw; an electric pas de deux choreographed by Alonzo King; and a dynamic finale reflecting Peck’s creative partnership with choreographer William Forsythe, set to music by James Blake.
For more information and tickets go to theconrad.org/events/tiler-peck-friends
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