Lifeguard Receives Medal Of Valor; Local 'Survivor' Stars; Morongo Powwow: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.

History of Chocolate is Theme of October Meeting of Pasadena Daughters of the American Revolution

• "Xocolatl" had ancient beginnings

Occidental College Establishes 'Obama Scholars Program'

• Oxy offering two 4-year scholarships for Fall 2018, in honor of the former president who attended the school. Interested? ...

Take Aim: Olympic-Style Archery Range Opens In Cheviot Hills; Free To Public

• Among the ribbon cutters: Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti and actress and champion archer Geena Davis. Classes offered, too!

Pay A Housekeeper, Buy Happiness, Says New Research

• If you're hoping to spend money in ways that make you happy, science says that buying free time (not more stuff) is the way to go.

Matthew Bourne’s ballet version of the 1948 film “The Red Shoes” has arrived at the Ahmanson

• The ballet within a ballet combines a brilliant score, beautiful sets and superb dancing to tell a tragic love story

Interview With 'Battle Of The Sexes' Star Andrea Riseborough

• The actress dishes on her love scene with Emma Stone and the cultural importance of the Billie Jean King tennis biopic.

Movies Out This Weekend: 'American Made,' 'Our Souls At Night,' 'Flatliners' And 'Till Death Do Us Part'

• Have you heard Tom Cruise's Baton Rouge accent? Plus, Jane Fonda and Robert Redford reunite on screen in a Netflix original.

Vote Now: West Hollywood's Formosa Cafe In National Geographic Contest

• The "beloved" restaurant has the opportunity to win up to $150,000 for preservation or improvement efforts.

Do A Good Deed & Get A Free T-Shirt: Beach Cleanup Day

• This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer credit and learn more about the community, according to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.

These 'Survivor' Stars Are Your L.A. Neighbors

• The 35th season begins at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening on CBS.

Will You Be Spooked At Scare-amount Ranch?

• Make fake blood, go on haunted hikes, and watch an old scary movie at the free, family-friendly event.

See Floyd Mayweather's Sassy New Artwork In Beverly Hills Home

• A large portrait of a defeated Conor McGregor has been added to the $26 million mansion.

Desert Daze Redefines Music Festivals As An Intimate Experience

• Festival Founder Phil Perrone creates an “unparalleled” event by combining psychedelic music, a spiritual retreat center, and isolation.

Archaeology Day Is Back At Santa Monica Mountains

• Learn how to dig like an archaeologist, test out your spear (atlatl) throwing skills, watch flintknapping and more at the 3rd annual event.

Couple Bikes 2,500 Mi. To Raise Money For Lupus LA

• The couple, both in their 70s, will finish up the Route 66 Highway tour at the Santa Monica Pier today.

Save On Lyft Rides While Donating To A Good Cause

• If you use the promo code, you'll save money on your Lyft trip while donating money to support services for people with disabilities.

South Bay Group Awards LAX For Food Donation Program

• The South Bay Business Environmental Coalition granted the 2017 SoCal Environmental Excellence Development award to the airport.

Oceanside Lifeguard Receives Medal Of Valor

• Gov. Jerry Brown and Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra honored David Wilson of the Oceanside Fire Department during a ceremony at the state Capitol.

Pets Displaced By Hurricane Irma Ready For Adoption In San Diego County

• More than 85 animals – many displaced – are available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society's locations in San Diego and Oceanside.

Poway High Alum Named Semifinalist For William V. Campbell Trophy

• University of San Diego nickelback Max Michaels is among 181 semifinalists for the best football scholar-athlete trophy.

San Diego Gulls Practice In Poway

• The San Diego Gulls opened training camp Monday at The Rinks-Poway Ice, with the first of four practices open to the public.

Search For New SDSU President Underway

• A committee of California State University trustees tasked with helping find SDSU's next president will hold its first public forum Monday.

Pugtoberfest; Autism Speaks Walk; National Alpaca Days; Airshow; Oktoberfest: SoCal Weekend

• Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

RivCo Students Encouraged To Take Part In 'International Walk To School Day'

• "We love seeing students and their families step outside, enjoy the fresh air and take big steps towards their best health."

Desert Oasis Music Festival Organizers Offering Indio Residents Discounted Tickets

• Only 250 tickets will be available total, with a limit of two tickets per Indio resident.

Fallen Palm Springs Officers To Be Honored With Highway Dedication Ceremony

• The one-year anniversary of the deaths of two Palm Springs officers killed in the line of duty is fast approaching.

25,000 Gather At Morongo To Celebrate Native American Culture: PHOTOS

• The 27th Annual Thunder & Lightning Powwow attracted more than 900 competitive dancers and 25 drum groups from across the U.S. and Canada.

Temecula's Annual Halloween Carnival is Creeping Up

• Fun and games, a costume contest, party jumps, and a train ride await!

5 Historical Homes In Southwest Riverside County For Sale Right Now: PHOTOS

• Check out these historical Wow Houses currently on the market!

Beaumont Plans 'Monster Mash' Halloween Party

• Free games and more are in store for those who attend!

Citizens Interested In Infrastructure, Capital Improvements In Beaumont Asked To Join 'Blue Ribbon Committee'

• The city is looking for residents from different neighborhoods across town.

PHOTO SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION BY: The Morongo Band of Mission Indians