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The 37th Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow returns on May 10 and May 11 in Balboa Park (the corner of Park Blvd. and President’s Way). This free, family-friendly event is open for all to experience a weekend full of tradition, vibrant performances, and cultural pride. The community is invited to experience the richness of Native American heritage through music, dance, art, and community connection. Native singers, drummers, and dancers from throughout the Southwest will gather to practice their traditions in their beautiful regalia. Pow Wows are a spiritual experience for American Indians and an opportunity to preserve and pass on the customs and traditions which keep Native heritage alive. Each day, the Pow Wow will showcase traditional activities such as Kumeyaay Bird Singing, Gourd Dancing, Inter-Tribal Dancing, and Honoring of community leaders. There will also be dozens of local vendors and food booths serving delicious fry bread and other Native American dishes. Native artists will have beautiful hand-crafted items for purchase, such as jewelry, clothes, blankets, art, and more. Saturday’s honoring will be dedicated to the United States Military for their service, and Sunday’s honoring will be dedicated to all the mothers and grandmothers in celebration of Mother's Day. Congressman Scott Peters will be speaking at the event on Saturday to speak on SDAIHC’s impactful service to the community. The Pow Wow is hosted by San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC). As a community clinic, SDAIHC serves all San Diegans regardless of ethnicity, age, or background. The center promotes excellence in healthcare and welcomes new patients to join its diverse community. SDAIHC aims to reduce the significant health disparities in San Diego’s under-served populations, and brings hope, resilience, and healing to the thousands that are served yearly. To learn more about volunteering, vendor information, donations, or other general information, visit www.sdaihc.org/powwow/ or contact Paula Brim at paula.brim@sdaihc.org San Diego American Indian Health Center on Facebook / Instagram

The suspended lawmakers from the Māori Party performed the haka, a dance of challenge, last November to oppose a widely unpopular bill, now defeated, that they said would reverse Indigenous rights.

According to the San Diego History Center, at the turn of the century, the corner of 5th Avenue and E Street in downtown San Diego was known as “Soapbox Corner."

Join the celebration of Earth Day at the 4th Annual Ramona Earth Day Festival! This vibrant, family-friendly event will feature a wide variety of vendors, nonprofits, and speakers sharing information and products that promote manageable and affordable sustainable practices. Attendees will enjoy live music performances throughout the day, along with the return of the beloved Ramona del Sol Folklorico Dancers. This year also marks the debut of the Barona Little Hawk Dancers at the Festival. Children can participate in a Sustainable Treasure Hunt to learn about environmentally friendly practices in a fun and engaging way. It is recommended to wear sturdy shoes for uneven terrain at Begent Ranch as this is a working ranch. The Festival area is wheelchair accessible. No pets, please. For more details visit SustainableRamona.com or on Facebook / Instagram.

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On May 11, VAGA will host a special Mother’s Day Brunch, featuring a three-course menu with seasonal dishes such as Duck Carnitas Hash, Tres Leches French Toast, and Pink Grapefruit Panna Cotta. Whether unwinding by the sea or indulging in culinary and spa experiences, Alila Marea offers a refined and restorative way to celebrate the occasion. Reservations Sunday, May 11 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m Price: $65 per guest Location: VAGA at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas - 2100 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 VAGA Restaurant & Bar | Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

After 12 hours of deliberation, the jury told Judge Arun Subramanian that it had decided on counts related to sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution but not yet on racketeering.

Join I Love A Clean San Diego for a free clothing swap during the City of La Mesa’s Earth Day Fair! Celebrate the beauty and abundance of our planet and stop by our clothing and accessories swap. Enjoy a day at MacArthur Park, slow down the consumption of new items, and exchange your clothing, shoes, and accessories you want to pass on to another home to keep our fabrics out of the landfill. Let’s recirculate our clothing back into our local community, and get a great ‘new-to-you’ outfit while we’re at it. Event date: Saturday, April 19th Location: La Mesa Community Garden at MacArthur Park at 5080 Memorial Dr. Event time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A Few Reminders: - No registration is needed to attend, walk-ins are welcome! - Donation limit of 1 grocery bag; please ensure they are lightly used – no rips, stains, or odors - You don’t need to donate in order to take some home with you; anyone can bring home a new outfit! - Extra parking is located next to the Community Garden Closest Transit Stop: - La Mesa Blvd & University Av – Route 852 (~3 minute walk) - La Mesa Blvd Trolley Station (orange line) (~12 minute walk) For any questions, please reach out to Zerowaste@cleansd.org I Love A Clean San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Memorial Day weekend gems, minerals, and craft show: - Local artists, crafts, gifts - 20+ retail dealers and vendors - Fine minerals, gems, crystals, slab, rough, lapidary items - Handmade jewelry - Raffle - Win great prizes Visit: visitjulian.com/julian-rocks-gem-show/ Julian Chamber of Commerce on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Earth Day with WorldBeat Center’s annual cultural and environmental festival themed “Together As One.” Enjoy live music from Big Mountain, Triston Palmer, Empress Akua, Rob Symeonn, and more. Experience multicultural performances including Japanese Taiko, Hip Hop dance, West African drumming, and a Native American blessing by Tim Red Bird. Explore the Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden with a seed swap, compost workshops, guided tours, tea tasting, and children’s activities. All-vegetarian food court, wellness vendors, and eco-education booths on site. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/33rd-annual-earth-day-celebration Balboa Park Cultural District on Instagram and Facebook