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Nonprofit hospitals pay their CEOs generously, and their compensation keeps getting larger. Some researchers wonder if the ballooning paychecks align with what’s best for patients and taxpayers.

On Saturday, October 21, join Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for an evening celebrating Hispanic Heritage/Latinx in National City, sponsored by Maker's Mark. In honor of The Kitchenistas®, the nonprofit will celebrate culture with garden-to-cup cocktails from Maker’s Mark, using ingredients from Olivewood Gardens; and Kitchenista/Chef Aureny Aranda and Kitchenistas will create a dinner using fall seasonal ingredients, including corn, wheat, and barley. All proceeds will go toward supporting Olivewood’s free community programs. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center promotes health equity, food access and community building. By supporting this Hispanic/Latinx dinner event, the organization can continue to provide resources, programming and healthy food access to the community it serves. Olivewood works alongside the community of National City and surrounding neighborhoods to improve access to fresh foods and vegetables and combat inequities that disproportionately affect communities of color. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center on Facebook + Instagram "The Kitchenistas" documentary is also available on Apple TV, VUDU, and Google Play, featuring our Chef/Kitchenista, Aureny Aranda

It’s our 10th Anniversary! Join the California Native Plant Society, San Diego chapter in celebrating the beauty and diversity of San Diego’s native gardens. Explore a vibrant palette of 33 different landscape designs in the Poway area and Coastal San Diego - each garden teeming with native plants and the wildlife they attract. Our 2024 theme is 'Planting Animals’, highlighting the ties between native plants and the animals that rely on them. Planting California natives is the starting point for the web of life connected to our gardens. This includes us too! We are also featuring the gardens of three visionaries: Dennis & Pamela Mudd and Jim Smith. Together they created Calscape, a must-have online tool for the home gardener. Native plant sales, garden artists and the CNPS Bookstore will also be at select gardens. ADMISSION: Special student and group prices available on the website For those still in need of tickets on Sunday, April 7, you may buy your tickets at that day's starting point which is 4234 Tacoma St, 92117. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The seafood chain is in hot water after a series of bad choices by a parade of executives. Almost 580 restaurants will stay open, after dozens closed abruptly last week.

3-WEEK KNITTING FUNDAMENTALS COURSE 3 Saturdays | April 22, 29, & May 6 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. In this workshop series students will knit a cowl, work with natural yarns and acquire a lifelong skill. Students will learn knitting basics including casting on, the knit and purl stitches, casting off, simple sewing and finishing techniques. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

GRAMMY®-nominated multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE brings their “high-energy, infectious” (Music Row) live show to arenas across the country this year with “The CAVES World Tour.” The first leg of the tour is set to kick off October 13 in Savannah, GA and will feature alternative rock band Judah & The Lion as special guests. NEEDTOBREATHE has built a massive live following and developed a reputation for their energetic “southern groove” (New York Times) and “some of the best vocal performances, instrumentation and stage presence” (Toronto Star). The tour will support NEEDTOBREATHE’S ninth studio album Caves, set to release this fall. "Caves is the most ambitious album we’ve made so far, and it really feels like a new chapter for us as a band,” said NEEDTOBREATHE front-man Bear Rinehart. “We can’t wait to take this new energy to our fans on the road and perform these songs live. It’s going to be special." Presented by Live Nation; the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this rental event. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Jazz returns to the Athenaeum for our annual series of winter concerts in the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room. This series features both Athenaeum favorites and debuts by internationally acclaimed artists: the Linda May Han Oh Quintet on Sunday, January 21, the Gilad Hekselman Trio on Sunday, January 28, the James Francies Trio on Sunday, February 4, and the Benjamin Lackner Quartet on Wednesday, February 28. Related links Athenaeum Music and Arts Library: website | Instagram | Facebook

Rebellion is nigh in "Matilda JR.", a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Roald Dahl's "Matilda The Musical JR." is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living.

Don't miss out on the grand opening celebration of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream's newest store in La Jolla! Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, serving up freshly made, handcrafted ice cream since 1945, is expanding in the Golden State with a new location at The Shops at La Jolla Village, 8861 Villa La Jolla Dr! On February 22nd at 11 am, Handel’s will treat the first 100 guests to Free Ice Cream For a Year* on grand opening day! The festivities start at 11 a.m. and will also include raffles and giveaways. The La Jolla Handel’s grand opening festivities continue into the weekend. On Saturday, February 24, guests may enjoy a face painter and balloon artist from 1-4 p.m. On Sunday, the store will feature live music from Noon-2 p.m. The La Jolla Handel’s is a 1,692 sq. ft. a walk-up model. The store will serve local and seasonal flavors including Black Cherry, Buckeye, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Graham Central Station, Oree-Dough, Peppermint Stick, Salty Caramel Truffle, and more. This location will offer pickup, delivery, and catering. La Jolla location will be open daily from 11 a.m. –10 p.m. *Free Ice Cream for a Year is valid for the first 100 paying guests. For more information about the La Jolla Handel’s, visit handelsicecream.com Stay Connected on Instagram