🌱 Dazzling Parade Of Lights At The Bay + SD Sister Cities Celebration

Hello all. It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily — back in your inbox with what's happening in town these days:

• Don't miss the dazzling Parade of Lights at the Bay.
• Did you know that San Diego has 16 Sister Cities?

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice.🌤️ High: 74 Low: 48.

Here are three of the top stories in San Diego today:

1. It’s a parade of beautifully decorated boats reflecting on the water. This year’s theme is ‘FantaSEA on the Bay.” The Parade of Lights will amaze the crowds with 80 boats that will sail from Shelter Island to Harbor Island, through the Embarcadero and Seaport Village, to the Pier at Cesar Chavez Park, ending at the Ferry Landing in Coronado. If you plan to attend, consider taking the trolley and avoid the traffic and parking issues. (There San Diego)
2. Did you know that San Diego has 16 sister cities? Probably not, but it’s true. This past week the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages in Balboa Park was the site of San Diego Sister Cities 65 Year Celebration! There was music, dance, and food, along with information about the history of various Sister Cities. Sister Cities join for student and cultural exchanges to promote understanding between nations. Learn more at Sandisca. (Cool San Diego Sights!)
3. During this giving season, you can help our furry friends by giving to a special holiday fundraiser. San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) is collecting funds for ‘Presents for Paws,’ to help shelters and rescues here in San Diego. Monetary donations can be made at your local SDCCU branch, or online this year at sdccu.com/paws. (San Diego Metropolitan)

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Today in San Diego:

• Baby Storytime — Logan Heights Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• FIFA World Cup Soccer Qatar 2022 — PB Library. (11 a.m.)
• Mindful Meditation — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (1 p.m.)
• Mah Jong Club — Carmel Valley Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
• Math and Reading Buddies — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (4 p.m.)
• Girls Who Code — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• K9 unit answers 10,000 calls: "Did you know, our K9 unit responds to nearly 10,000 calls for service a year. While on the scene, they can serve various purposes, from being a de-escalation tool, tracking a suspect’s movement, searching for articles, and detecting odors of explosive materials for a select few of our dogs." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Plant called the black goldfish: "This unique plant is commonly known as the Black goldfish, or Nemanthus gregarius. Native to Southeast Brazil, this plant gets it's common name because of it's flower, a vibrant orange resembling a black goldfish in both color and shape." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• It's Lightscape! "Visit our website to make reservations for Lightscape and see this incredible show! sdbg.org" (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Stretching the budget: "Holiday food prices are soaring this season. The holiday season is approaching, and with widespread persistent inflation, people are struggling to stretch their budgets to afford holiday staples. You have the ability to give so that your neighbors can gather around the table to enjoy a meal." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• Speak your mind: "Tell us what YOU want in your local library 📚 by attending an upcoming listening session! See the full schedule at mysdpl.org/masterplan #YourVoiceYourLibrary #MoreThanWords" (Library Foundation SD via Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: "It's always an egg-cellent day for brunch 🍳😜 📍 Breakfast Company SD 📸: eatwhateveryouwant" (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)

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Events:

• Real Estate & Economic Update Free Educational Webinar. (Nov. 21)
• Lights at the Lakes Holiday Light Show. (Nov. 25)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN." (Dec. 1)
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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Bettyann Pernice

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