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The House of Pacific Relations will present its 40th Annual Ethnic Food Fair, taking place at The International Cottages in Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American W Rd, San Diego, CA 92101, Sunday, May 7, 2023, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. "The Ethnic Food Fair is an awesome annual event for families and more, which is why the 40th Anniversary is so exciting,” said Mike Salazar, Member of the USA, House of Pacific Relations. “Each year, it’s great to see the unique entertainers and cuisines from so many countries to try and enjoy, all in one place.” The Ethnic Food Fair will feature multicultural live performances, and will offer locals and visitors an opportunity to explore and taste a variety of food from 31 historic international cottages. The actual number of EFF participants varies from year to year. Guests are able to purchase delectable ethnic dishes and treats, which support each of the non-profit cottages, and they will have an opportunity to interact with volunteers who proudly showcase culture, education, travel ideas, crafts and volunteerism. There will also be live stage entertainment showcasing the national traditions from various countries and cultures between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mission Statement: “To harmoniously come together with international and cultural presence.” To learn more, please check out the event flier at sdhpr.org.

Migrants risk their lives to seek protection and opportunities in the U.S., often when the asylum system is inaccessible to them. Many migrants who attempt to cross into the country by sea are rescued or recovered from the beaches and coastal areas that San Diegans call home.

To get a sense of how synagogues are celebrating the holiday, we hear from two rabbis about their congregations' plans to celebrate Hanukkah.

Several of the foreign-staffed Catholic religious orders in Mongolia run shelters, orphanages and nursing homes to care for a population of 3.3 million where one in three people lives in poverty.

Don’t Miss North County's Only Vegan Night Market! Pizza, Burgers, Donuts, Noodles, Tacos, Wings, Dumplings, Nachos and so much more! Vegan Food Popup is a free event that showcases the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, attendees can shop a select group of vegan-friendly products and services. The Vista Vegan Food Popup is located at the Local Roots Boochyard, the perfect evening destination for families and friends to gather and enjoy food, drinks and entertainment. This beautiful indoor & outdoor venue features several seating areas, games, ambient lighting, a stage and cozy fire pits. Live Music | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Vendors: A Plant Based Production - A West Style Story - ALMA Rescue - Buenas Burgers - Cacao-Cult - Celtic Kitten Adornments - Cinnaholic - Earth and Elle - Eat With Airo - Farm Fresh To You - Funny Novelty Products - Holding Space Candles - Kristy's Market - La Casa de Colombia - Local Roots Pizza - Lunna Henna - Mama G's Special Sauce - Maribel y Oliva Cocina - Ms Kim’s Kitchen & More - Phatties - Pink Pantree - Sabor Piri Piri - SeaCo Catch - Seva Foods - SoCal Rescue Tails - Solar Energy Partners - Suped Nut Butters - Tara’s Luscious Cheats - The Donuttery - The Laughing Vegans - Veggie Fam ___________________________________________ Vegan Food Popup Locations - VISTA: 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, 5pm-9pm at the Local Roots Boochyard, 1430 Vantage Ct, Vista - NORTH PARK: 2nd Saturday of the month, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego - BARRIO LOGAN: 4th Saturday of the month, 12pm – 4pm at Mujeres Brew House,1983 Julian Ave, San Diego All locations are family-friendly and dog-friendly and feature music and free parking. Vegan Food Popup has been featured on CBS News, Fox News, The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Magazine, KUSI, San Diego Reader, ABC News and VegOutMag.com. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup has supported dozens of local food and craft vendors by providing an accessible venue for sharing their offerings with the community. For more information visit: veganfoodpopup.com Stay Connected on Social Media Instagram / Facebook Subscribe to our newsletter

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Poliansky will perform music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude Debussy, César Franck, and Sergej Rachmaninow. A portion of the proceeds will be used to aid an orphanage in Ensenada, Mexico. Poliansky, born in Kiev in 1968, studied piano at the Lysenko Music School. He has won the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow, Russia, the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Citta di Cantu in Italy. He has also won prizes in Tokyo, Montreal and at The International Duo Competition in Marseille, France. Poliansky performed as soloist with The Moscow Soloists, The Moscow Symphony Orchestra, The National Symphony of Ukraine, Budapest Strings, The National Orchestra of Malta and The KBS National Radio Orchestra of Korea. Poliansky has also been a guest at international festivals, performed with many well-known artists and has produced recordings with German broadcasting companies. Poliansky currently resides in Cologne, Germany, having recently held the position of Associate Professor for Major Piano at The Cologne University of Music, Europe’s largest music academy.

Location: Community Room Description: Create your own vegetable batteries! Students will learn how batteries work, then use hands-on problem-solving techniques to assemble a working battery and measure the voltage created. This is an in-person workshop. Registration is required; visit here for more information. Audience: This workshop is recommended for kids in grades 3 through 5.

Join us for a special storytime with Child Life specialist Alyssa Pettingill. We will talk about doctor and dentist visits and ways to feel brave during these new experiences. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to be your pretend patient—we will make them feel better! We’ll end with a fun thematic craft. This program is recommended for ages 2-5 Audience: Children