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Studies show that foster youth with CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) get the services they need sooner, longer, and have better overall outcomes. This is especially true for youth who speak English as a second language. Right now there is an urgent need for bilingual volunteers, who speak both English and Spanish. As a CASA, you will spend 10 to 15 hours a month working with and advocating for youth in foster care. If you, or someone you know, speaks Spanish we invite you to attend an information session and learn how you can help. Help us provide a trained advocate for every child who needs one. Voices for Children's volunteer information sessions will take place online via Zoom on the following dates and times: • Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Tuesday, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, March 29 from 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Register here for free! For more information, please visit speakupnow.org/volunteer or call (858) 569-2019.

The Canadian province's premier said not getting vaccinated leads to consequences for the health care system and not all Quebecers should pay for that.

The Dog Society, San Diego’s only destination for dogs and their human companions to relax, socialize and enjoy a modern puptopia, is now opening February 25! The Dog Society is a one-of-a-kind place that provides a safe, fun space for dogs and their humans to come together to enjoy a full-scale dog-centric experience. From boarding, daycare, grooming and training for pups, to a beer garden, cafe, coffee bar and games for their best friends, The Dog Society is a veritable dog-focused paradise that people will love too! The Dog Society’s dog-centric offerings: • Daycare: Drop off your dog and let them run, jump, wrestle and play for a few hours (or all day) with dogs of similar temperament. Indoor and outdoor play areas are available • Boarding: As your dog’s home away from home, they can relax, play and make friends in a clean, safe environment catered just for them. • Training: Our trainers are experienced in appropriate play behavior, leash manners, separation confidence and more. • Grooming: We offer drop-off grooming services, so you can have a clean, good-smelling pup without water all over the walls. Join us at our opening event on Friday, February 25. The Dog Society is open throughout the week on the following schedule: • Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, please visit dogsocietysd.com or call (619) 780-0235.

The director of Chabad at UC San Diego pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring with former Chabad of Poway Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein to defraud Qualcomm's corporate matching program.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) invites the San Diego community to join us for MCASD’s reopening day. Experience the inaugural exhibitions, enjoy architectural tours of the Annabelle Selldorf-designed Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building, picnic in the oceanview Art Park, peruse the new event spaces and outdoor terraces, and celebrate the future of contemporary art in our community! Date | Saturday, April 9, the Museum is open from Thursday to Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location | Museum of Contmeporary Art San Diego, La Jolla Get museum tickets here! For more information, please visit mcasd.org or call (858) 454 3541.

Ranging from immersive assemblages of sculptural objects and figures to printed works on paper, Alison Saar’s art is found in collections and exhibitions around the world. In this lecture, she explores the themes of race, gender, and identity found in her work. Challenging cultural stereotypes, Saar presents views that are resistive, empowering, meditative, and always honoring her ancestors. Don’t miss seeing why the art of contemporary artist Alison Saar is found in the collections and exhibitions of public and private institutions around the world. Date: Friday, February 18, 2022 from 10am-12pm Location: Virtual Zoom Cost: Free Reserve your spot for the online guest lecture by clicking on this link. All participants will be sent the Zoom link and instructions via email once you secure your place. Space is limited.

Join The San Diego Museum of Art for a Virtual Tour that you are not going to want to miss out on. Human beings have a special attachment to the familiar territories called “home” and artists across different periods of time have responded to this concept. Visit some works in the Museum that express and honor aspects of home. Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 10am Location: Virtual Zoom Link Cost: Free Please reserve your spot by clicking on this link. All participants will be sent the Zoom link and instructions via email once you secure your place. Space is limited.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has made no concessions to the main Russian demands over Ukraine and NATO in a long-awaited written response to Russia delivered in Moscow.

Kitchens for Good’s retail shop opens this Saturday! Starting at 10 a.m., guests can browse a curated collection of pre-loved kitchenware, cookware and dinnerware offering something for treasure hunters & value seekers alike. Join us to enjoy: special guests & presentations, live music, globally inspired small plates, sweet activities for kids & adults, hourly prize drawings, doggie treats, and much more! All proceeds from the store– located 980 Hornblend in Pacific Beach – benefit Kitchen for Good’s tuition-free culinary, baking and foodservice management apprentice programs, as well as its hunger relief and food waste reduction initiatives. Date: Saturday, February 18, 2022 at 10am Location: 980 Hornblend in Pacific Beach Cost: Free (Donations accepted) To learn more about Kitchens for Good please visit HERE! Kitchens for Good Facebook | Kitchens for Good Twitter | Kitchens for Good Instagram

Russian forces renewed missile strikes on Kyiv and intensified shelling of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, in preparation for what is expected to be a full-scale Russian assault in the east.