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Medicare and Medicaid are mandatory spending programs and that keeps them relatively safe in the early days of the shutdown, but 42% of the Department of Health's staff will be furloughed.

Decades after a major lawsuit against the USDA, Black farmers still face inequality. They say not all settlements from the case made it into their hands, which has exacerbated debt and other problems.

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers March’s Focus: March: Living in the Character’s Skin: This class will explore how the reader experiences the story world though the character’s visceral experience. Too often, the writer forgets to think about the moment-by-moment details that make stories come alive. To read is to feel the world move through our characters. Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. Visit: writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2023-03-19-march-third-sunday-craft-with-rich-farrell San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Seven Republicans will join the second GOP debate Wednesday but the front-runner, former President Donald Trump won't be one of them. Instead, Trump will head to Michigan to court autoworkers.

For the first time since 2020, the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF) will be held in person at The Balboa Park Activity Center (BPAC) on March 15, 2023. The GSDSEF will include 338 students with 312 projects from San Diego and Imperial Counties in grades 6-12. Students that present the top projects will be awarded scholarships, educational experiences, cash prizes and be selected to attend additional prestigious fairs. These include Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge for middle school students, The California Science and Engineering Fair in April, and 6 high school students will be given all expense paid trips to attend The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Dallas, Texas. This is held in May and nearly $6 million in awards will be given out. In the past, $20,000+ dollars of award money has been given out to students, and numerous students have gone on to win top prizes at the state and international fairs. Judging will be held at the BPAC on March 15, 2023, however this will be closed to the public. The awards ceremony will be held at The Observatory North Park on March 16, 2023 at 6pm. The awards ceremony will be open to families of participants and we will be making a video for later viewing. The BPAC will be open to the public to view projects on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to be inspired and see what amazing projects these students have put together. Please join us then! For more information go to www.gsdsef.org

A free 20 minute breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Visit: https://creativemornings.com/talks/sam-mazzeo

4 Saturdays, March 25, April 1, 8, 22 from 10 a.m. – Noon *last class of the series is from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. In this 4-week class, instructor Lydia Kardos will teach the basics of handbuilding to create functional and sculptural ceramics. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with glazes. Students will complete various projects throughout the course, learning the basics of clay materials and handbuilding — skills necessary to work independently in open studio. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors. All materials provided. Ages 12+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discount San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook

This start-up aims to provide both food and economic opportunity to Afghan women. But success means first overcoming economic crises, cultural taboos and Taliban interference.

Tornadoes hit hard in parts of Oklahoma and Texas, destroying homes and businesses. More than 100 buildings suffered damage in the rural Oklahoma town of Idabel.

The first of three contractors working for the road-paving program chose to work north to south, city staff said.