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Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center proudly marks its 15th anniversary with the 2025 Seedling Soirée, an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, community connection, and garden-grown inspiration. Set in Olivewood’s vibrant spring garden, this signature fundraising event on May 31st will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will celebrate a decade and a half of transformative work in nutrition education, environmental stewardship, and health equity—while raising vital support to further grow that impact. Olivewood invites guests to indulge in a farm-to-table 'forage & feast' experience curated by esteemed chefs, Olivewood Kitchenistas and Garden 2 Kitchen Interns, brewers, distillers, vintners, and cocktail makers from across San Diego County. Featured culinary talents include Chef/Foundation Cultivator Christina Ng of Berry Good Food, Doug Settle & Abby King of Hearth and Harvest, Chef Joe Bower and Steve Dion of Finca, Chef Logan Mitchell of The Cellar Door, Chef Phillip Esteban of White Rice and Wildflour Delicatessen, Kevin Templeton of barleymash, Chef Andy Weiss of The Smoking Gun, Sushi Chef Wilmer Braulio, Chefs Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz of bica, Chef Reyna Venegas of Rancho La Puerta, Chef Aureny Aranda of Au Gourmet, Cindy Quiñonez of Parada del Mar, and Chef Sandra Orozco of Cultura con Sabor offering our seated dessert option. Complementing the gastronomic delights will be libations from Bivouac Ciderworks, Rejon Tequila, Boochcraft, Hasta Mañana Cantina, Belching Beaver, LJ Crafted Wines, and other select wineries. Proceeds from the Seedling Soirée will bolster Olivewood Gardens' mission-driven programs to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy and intergenerational leadership. “As we celebrate 15 years of empowering our community through food, education, and environmental stewardship, the Seedling Soirée is more than a celebration—it’s a recommitment to the work ahead,” said Jen Nation, Executive Director of Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center. “This evening honors everyone who has planted seeds of change with us and invites our community to keep growing with us.” Join us as we celebrate 15 years of growth, impact and community! Visit: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ZLv5M7E72Ly4XgrKbh9UsA?t=1739482476 Olivewood Gardens on Instagram and Facebook

Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they'll receive or even if they'll still qualify for the program.

Some researchers say these recent attacks are examples of "nonideological" terrorism — the result of several antisocial, decentralized, online networks coming together.

A matching coaster is being built at Legoland Florida for a combined cost of $90 million — the biggest attraction investment in the parks' histories.

The 88-year-old pontiff is responding well to the treatment for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days, the Vatican said Saturday.

The legendary TV host of game shows "Tic-Tac-Dough" and "Gambit" died at his home in Rancho Mirage, California. He had been battling lymphoma for a year.

For the 10th consecutive year, dozens of San Diego performing arts organizations will offer value-priced tickets throughout the county. For Theatre Month 2025, tickets will be available at exclusive discounted rates of $15, $30, or $45, offering some of the best seats in the house as of the night of the event. A streamlined purchasing experience is available through www.sandiegotheatremonth.com, making it easier than ever to access these special offers. New this year, audiences can enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from participating groups through a series of Instagram takeovers beginning in late February. Follow @sdartstix on Instagram for backstage content and surprises. Participating Organizations: Broadway San Diego, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Innovation Family Community Theatre, Poway Performing Arts Company, CCAE Theatricals, Young Actors’ Theatre, The Scripteasers, Playwrights Project, Coronado Playhouse, Point Loma Playhouse, The Bornemann Theatre, The Old Globe, Moxie Theatre, San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television and Film, Luminary Arts, Trinity Theatre Company, Cygnet Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Theatre for Young Professionals, Diversionary Theatre, New Village Arts, National Comedy Theatre, Oceanside Theatre Company, The Roustabouts Theatre Company, San Diego Junior Theatre, Scripps Ranch Theatre, Lamb’s Players Theatre, Innovation Family Community Theatre and more to be announced. For questions, please contact artstix@sdpal.com or call 619-234-ARTS.

In a lawsuit filed in late June, former Board of Supervisors Clerk Blanca Acosta accused the county of failing to protect her from the alleged harassment and firing her for reporting the alleged behavior.

A day after India suspended a water-sharing treaty and downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, authorities in Islamabad closed airspace to Indian aircraft and suspended all trade with India.

Like other NATO members, the U.K. has been reassessing its defense spending since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.