PoshFest

PoshFest is bringing together San Diego’s fashion resale entrepreneurs for a two-day conference at the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley on Oct. 12-13. With sessions ranging from a fireside chat with Shawn Mendez’ personal stylist, to trend and style forecasting, to using live streaming to sell clothes there are many interesting sessions for fashion lovers. A focus of the conference is learning business building skills and networking with other Poshmark sellers. More than 500 attendees are expected to the sold out event.

Craft House grand opening

Visit Fashion Valley’s latest restaurant anytime after Oct. 14. Located at 7007 Friars Road Suite 347, Craft House Fashion Valley is a new American cuisine restaurant with a Mexican influence serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The food menu consists of Achiote Chipotle or Calabrian Chili Buffalo Wings, Blackened Salmon BLT, Local Catch Ceviche, Lobster Roll, Bone Marrow, Burgers, Herb Butter Tomahawk, and so much more. 

The drink menu consists of speciality cocktails such as Chocolate Bliss Martini and Tamarind Painkiller, in addition to house cocktails such as the Coco Loco Margarita made with 1800 coconut tequila, coconut syrup, toasted coconut and fresh lime juice, and the Ginger On The Rye made with rye whiskey, muddled raspberry, mint, and ginger. 

626 Night Market

Mission Valley, an open-air shopping center located in San Diego, California (https://www.mission-valley.com), invites the community to the recently launched and already highly popular 626 Night Market event on October 21st and 22nd. The 626 Night Market is an outdoor weekend experience modeled after the nighttime bazaars of Asia where people come together to eat, drink, socialize and be entertained. This iconic California festival combines an exciting collection of street food, merchandise, crafts, artists, games, live concerts and other attractions to create an epic event that appeals to people of all ages. Showcasing local talent – including performers, chefs and entrepreneurs – the 626 Night Market serves as a platform for the community to connect with one another. Open from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on select Saturdays and Sundays this fall, the 626 Night Market will also feature a full alcohol bar with limited-edition cocktails (21+ only). This event is free of charge and open to the public; while free to attend, space is limited and pre-registration is required: https://www.626nightmarket.com/minisd. For more information, click here or visit https://www.mission-valley.com/events.626

Trick-or-Treat at Mission Valley mall

Mission Valley, an open-air shopping center located in San Diego, California (https://www.mission-valley.com), invites the community to a family-friendly Trick-or-Treat event on Tuesday, October 31st from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the AMC Court to pick up a complimentary trick-or-treat bag and learn about special center offers before visiting the center’s retailers and restaurants to collect candy (bags and candy are while supplies last). Guests are welcome to wear Halloween costumes; anyone over 12 years of age is asked not to wear a Halloween mask or to wear a costume with anything resembling a weapon. The use of silly string, blow horns, or any powdery substance is also prohibited and subject to confiscation. This event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. For more information, click here or visit https://www.mission-valley.com/events.

Trinity Theatre presents Tuesdays with Morrie

Trinity Theatre Company continues their Grown Up Stage (GUS) season under the guidance of Artistic Director, Sean Boyd with Tuesdays With Morrie, a play by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom and directed by SharonFaith Horton. Tuesdays With Morrie features San Diego Actors John Grasberger as Morrie and Kevin Quezada as Mitch. The production runs from November 10th – 19th. This will be the first Grown Up Stage (GUS) performance that Trinity Theatre Company will perform at their new Mission Valley location in the Mission Valley Mall. To learn more or purchase tickets https://trinityttc.org/current-productions/

Mission Valley Library events

These events are located at 2123 Fenton Parkway. Call 858-573-5007 for more information.

Date:  Mondays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023
Time:  11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Title:   Yang Style Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance
Description:  Yang Style Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body co-ordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing.
Audience: Adults

Date:  Mondays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, and Fridays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Title:  Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education
Description:  This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relaxation as they age.  Please wear flat supportive shoes and loose, comfortable clothing.
Audience: Adults

Date:  Mondays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023
Time:  5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Title:  Meditation for a Happy Life
Description:  Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living.
Audience: Adults

Date:  Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023
Time:  4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Title:  Chess Club
Description:  Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided. 
Audience:  Recommended for elementary school-aged children through adults.

Date:  Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Time:  11:30 a.m.
Title:  Learn to Weave!  For Kids and Teens
Description:  Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist and develop your art and math skills!  This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 10+. No prior experience is required, and all materials will be provided.  Registration is required!  Visit sandiego.librarymarket.com for more information. 
Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 10+

Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Title: OASIS presents:  The History and Hauntings of the Queen Mary
Description:  Paranormal researcher, author and writer Nicole Strickland has been researching the RMS Queen Mary since 2005, and in this presentation she will give a detailed overview of the liner’s remarkable history, its resident spiritual energies and theories for its hauntings. She will also share paranormal data in the form of audio, video, and photography from various ship locations.  This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to preregister.
Audience: Adults, Seniors

Date:  Thursday, October 3, 2023
Time:  11:30 a.m.
Title:  Mission Valley Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting
Description: Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission!  This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom.  If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com.
Audience: This event is recommended for adults.  Children are welcome!

Date: Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Title: Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Location: Community Room
Description:  Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun!
Audience: Children

Date:  Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023
Time:  12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Title:   Yang Style Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance
Description:  Yang Style Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body co-ordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing.
Audience: Adults

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Title: American Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Community Room
Description:  Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives?  Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds?  You can help save a life by donating blood at your library.  Sign up online at redcrossblood.org, using the sponsor code MVLIBRARY.
Audience: Adults

Date:  Thursday, October 19, 2023
Time:  10:30 a.m.
Title:  Preschool Storybox Storytime
Description: Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale.
Audience: Recommended for ages 3-5

Date:  Friday, October 20, 2023
Time:  10:30 a.m.
Title:  Ballet Demonstration for Homeschool Children
Description: This demo ballet class is tailored specifically for young homeschoolers ages 4-6. Register for this beginner’s class and learn more about the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s dance program for homeschoolers! Please come dressed in tights, a leotard, and ballet shoes if you have them. Alternatively, you may wear movement friendly clothes and socks. 
Audience: Recommended for ages 4-6

Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Time: 12- 4:00 p.m.
Title: Flu Vaccination Clinic
Location: Community Room
Description:  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months old and older get a flu shot every year. It takes about two weeks for immunity to develop, so it’s important to get vaccinated early in the fall, before flu season begins.  And this is your chance!  At this pop-up flu clinic, the County of San Diego Department of Health and Human Services will offer free flu vaccines to anyone ages 6 months and older.  You can make an appointment to attend at MyTurn.ca.gov, or simply drop in. 
Audience: Adults and children

Date:  Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time:  11 a.m.
Title:  Fairy Tale Ball!
Description:  Hear ye, hear ye! Welcome, families, to our Fairy Tale Ball, where you’ll find crafts, games, and other activities for young royalty, fairies, dragons, and aspiring villains! Come in costume—fairy-tale themed or otherwise—or in your average 21st century garb. (We won’t judge you, peasant.)  No registration required. Recommended for ages 3+.
Audience: Recommended for ages 3+