Good morning, Escondido.

Escondido seniors can enjoy a free Holiday Hoedown Week at Park Avenue Community Center from December 15 to 19, featuring western-themed activities like line dancing, ceramic mug painting, and jingle bell jeopardy (ask at the front desk or call for details).

A local woman, Shannon Jarrell, turns leftover post-holiday pumpkins into nutritious meals for rescue animals including those at Pebble Ranch Rescue.

The initiative, started in 2016 and aided by community help, requires pumpkins be in good condition and free of chemicals *for safe use*.

Cal Fire is upgrading the Ramona Air Attack Base to speed up refueling by adding a station (holding up to 75,000 gallons of retardant) for a new C-130H coming next year; construction began Aug.

1 and should finish in eight to 12 months.

The On Friar podcast discussed Padres trade rumors as experts questioned whether Preller could craft a blockbuster deal involving top names plus potential shifts to address team needs.

The conversation considered players like Tatis Jr. and Miller as possible pieces in future moves.

Golden State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

2:00 – 3:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of the season with a classic ballet performance.

A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K

7:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Kit Carson Park — $42.95+ — Celebrate 60 years of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' with family-friendly runs and festive activities.

City Ballet's The Nutcracker

2:00 – 3:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket details unavailable — Experience the magic of the classic holiday ballet with City Ballet of San Diego.

The Nutcracker by City Ballet

7:30-9 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Tickets required — Experience the magic of the holiday season with this timeless ballet performance.

City Ballet of San Diego's The Nutcracker

7:30-9 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience the holiday classic brought to life in a magical ballet performance.