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Americans spend an estimated $100 billion each year on lottery tickets. It's a tradition that dates back to the nation's earliest settlers, and was even one the Founding Fathers took part in.

FIFA designated $30,000 for each of the 732 players on the 32 teams that played in the World Cup.

Naturally San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating growth and entrepreneurship amongst environmentally and socially-conscious consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies throughout San Diego County, is proud to announce the six finalists of its Third Annual Pitch Slam.On the evening of April 27, each finalist will go head-to-head in a competition-style broadcast of San Diego’s most promising group of natural products. Entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their emerging brands to a panel of industry-expert judges and local audience members, ultimately winning a suite of prizes from the local San Diego community to help propel their brand’s industry growth. The winner will also represent Naturally San Diego at Natural Products Expo East in September at the national Pitch Slam competition in Philadelphia.This year’s Naturally San Diego Pitch Slam finalists include:Brixy - Sustainable shower bars.Cien Chiles - Bold fixins (sauces) crafted with chiles.Iam(aranth) - Amaranth-based snack foods.Rationale Brewing - Non-alcoholic craft beer.Root And Splendor - 100% natural, non-toxic products for the body and home.Wynn’s Kitchen - Healthy, all-natural Asian condiments.Event Schedule:4:00 PM: Doors Open5:00 PM: Program Begins5:15 PM: Pitches Begin6:00 PM: Food and drink break while judges deliberate6:20 PM: Winner, Runner Up and People's Choice announced!7:00 PM: Head to the Pitch Slam After Party, at THE LOT“We’re thrilled to host our third annual Pitch Slam this year and honor some of the most exciting up-and-coming brands and entrepreneurs in the San Diego natural products industry,” said Kierstin Rielly, executive director of Naturally San Diego. “It’s more than just bragging rights and an incredible prize pack that our winners will come away with; it’s powerful exposure in a dedicated community of CPG experts, business owners, investors, consumers and more that will empower these founders and encourage our overall community.”Presented by Jimbo's...Naturally!, San Diego entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, marketers and publicists, foodies and residents alike are invited to attend Pitch Slam on Thursday, April 27 from 4-7:30 p.m. at Building 177 (2875 Dewey Rd) in Liberty Station.In addition to the Pitch Slam itself, attendees will be able to network in-person with 300+ of the natural-products community’s best and brightest, enjoy hosted hors d’oeuvres and drinks from local restaurants and brands, vote on the People’s Choice Award, and take home goodies in a swag bag from local, emerging natural products brands.Tickets for Pitch Slam can be purchased here.

Stream now with KPBS Passport! Dreamy American pop act Japanese Breakfast and eclectic U.K. tunesmith Arlo Parks share an hour of heartfelt performances. Japanese Breakfast, AKA bestselling author Michelle Zauner, plays songs from her breakthrough album "Jubilee." Parks performs songs from her Mercury Prize-winning album "Collapsed in Sunbeams."

For decades, sports have led the pack in the trading card market. Now, as celebrities shell out millions for rare game cards, fantasy characters are giving star athletes a run for their money.

From the organizers:SD Poetry Annual, SD Writers Festival and Library Foundation SD proudly present an evening of inspiration and celebration in honor of San Diego’s vibrant poetry community and seminal poet, Steve Kowit. Featured speaker and California’s newest Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick, will be joined by San Diego Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez and local poets of note, including the 2023 Kowit Award winner, Julia Levine, Ron Salisbury, Jeff Walt, Gill Sotu, and more. Enjoy a variety of street foods, drinks, a mini-book fair, and, of course, poetry, as we bring together San Diego’s diverse literary arts organizations, cultural leaders, and supporters in joyful celebration. Open-mic afterparty hosted by Poets Underground.Related links:About the Steve Kowit Poetry Prize from San Diego Poetry AnnualRSVP

Vista Hill is proud to present the 2023 Fashion Show/Luncheon “Wonderful World of Fashion.” The Event will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at The Town & County Resort. At this exciting event, there will be shopping at fabulous boutiques, an opportunity drawing for fantastic prizes followed by a delicious luncheon and fashion show. The runway will be dressed up with global fashions and embellished with international flare all produced by Gretchen Productions. In 2021, Vista Hill served more than 20,000 individuals and their families throughout San Diego County with a wide variety of social service programs. We are committed to achieving measurable results on prevention, early intervention, treatment, and education for our families and the community in our focus areas of mental health, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.This year’s Fashion Show net proceeds will benefit the Don Allen ParentCare Family Recovery Center and ParentCare Central. These outpatient alcohol and drug-treatment programs are for women who are pregnant or with young children. Focused on both substance use disorder and trauma-informed mental health treatment, primary goals are helping mothers achieve a sober, drug-free lifestyle and to ensure that babies are born free of drugs and alcohol, and that children grow up in safe and healthy families. Ticket Details:$2,500 - Runway Table of Ten (sold out)$2,000 - Preferred Table of Ten (Second Row from Runway)$200 - Preferred Seating$1,350 - Table of Ten$135 - Individual SeatingFor information or to register, please contact Jenny Cairncross at 858.514.5155 or jcairncross@vistahill.org.

House of Palestine's 2lst Annual Festival / Lawn Program: Celebrating Our Heritage & CulturePerformances Begin at 1:45 p.m.Palestinian Entertainment for the entire family – Vendors – Our Famous Falafel – Fresh Knafe – Henna – Face Painting – Arts & Crafts – Merchandise Booths – Music – Debka Performances -Raffle Prizes – MoreWe can’t wait to see you!Contact:info@houseofpalestine.orgRelated links:House of Palestine on InstagramHouse of Palestine on Facebook

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will hold its 22nd Annual Morning Glory Brunch on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brunch will be hosted at the organization’s main campus, located at 2119 E. Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019. Morning Glory Brunch will feature a fun afternoon of tastings, live music, shopping, and opportunity drawings around SMSC’s campus and Sophie’s Organic Garden. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy bites and sips from over 20 local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. There will also be a boutique shopping experience and Arts Alive by Jasmine Creek Florist, which will feature floral arrangements paired with and inspired by SMSC student art. Guests will also experience SMSC’s signature Frog Race. The annual Frog Race will send up to 600 frogs down the Jr. Olympic-sized swimming pool, giving guests the chance to win $3,500 in cash prizes. Guests can participate in this fundraiser by purchasing plastic frogs to enter the race. Prices for race entry are $50 for a single frog, $100 for three frogs, $150 for a family of five frogs, $275 for a group of ten frogs, and $400 for an army of 15 frogs. Proceeds from this event go towards funding SMSC’s garden and aquatics program. Sophie’s Organic Garden is a two-acre garden that provides training for approximately 60 students to learn propagation methods, plant seeds, and nurture growth. The gardens feature a full citrus orchard, vegetable and flower gardens, ornamental trees, and herbs. SMSC’s Aquatics center hosts Triton’s Swim Team, where members from the ages of 8-75 compete in a variety of local swim meets. Tickets for the 22nd Annual Morning Glory Brunch are $100 per individual or $250 for a couple’s package which includes two tickets and three frogs entered in the Frog Race. Tickets can be purchased online. There are also various sponsorship opportunities available. Please email for more information. St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is a nonprofit organization that serves more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized, innovative programs. Its mission is to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter

Join us and be part of our 7th Annual Easter egg huntWe are excited for our annual event and we can't wait to see you and your family, enjoying a day by the beach. Bring the kids and let them enjoy our egg hunt, over thousand of eggs and great raffle prizes. Shop small from our selected lines of unique vendors, shop from handmade jewelry, handmade soap, clothing, skin care and much more! Outdoor venue, family event, outdoor venue right in the heart of IB, with great community support. View this event on Facebook