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In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we’ve collected our favorite books featuring Asian and Pacific Islander characters created by Asian or AANHPI authors or artists.

Please join us to hear from Bill Toone, Founder of ECOLIFE Conservation and author of the award-winning book, "On the Wings of the Condor."While there is no charge for this online event you’ll need to register in advance. You can do so here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpf-2hrTkuGdBIg7-gc2H1RXK0hBLkaIjY?fbclid=IwAR0_L0Smhyifhjp2SwNiCvBamew8nDnYxnVIYwD--nxV9HxXzhvbFkDyygwBill will speak on: Roar of the Monarch Butterfly. The story covers the unique migration of the monarch butterfly and the challenges for their survival. The migratory race of the monarch butterfly was recently listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Of the many challenges facing the monarch butterfly, climate change may be the most significant. We will also hear about his new book!Bill Toone is the Founder of ECOLIFE Conservation. He holds a Master’s Degree in Biology from University of California. Toone became the youngest Curator of Birds for the Zoological Society of San Diego at the age of 28.In 1983 he and Noel Snyder led the recovery team for the world-renowned, federally mandated California Condor Recovery Team retrieving the first wild California condor egg and safely transported it to the San Diego Zoo; later to be hatched in the zoo. He oversaw the care and nurture of this first chick and many that followed. Because of these events, Bill Toone, along with Betty Jo Williams (President of the Board) and Arthur Risser were bestowed with the nation’s highest award in conservation from the Secretary of the Interior. There will be time for questions from the audience.ECOLIFE Conservation on Facebook

Cinema Under The Stars presents “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m.Saturday,December 9 at 8 p.m.Cinema Under the Stars4040 Goldfinch StreetSan Diego, CA 92103Phone: (619) 295-4221Website: www.topspresents.comCost: $17- $20Ages: 13+“INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY” (2023. 155 min. PG-13) - Harrison Ford again dons the fedora for the rip-roaring, high-octane farewell. Indy is pulled into a globe-trotting quest to prevent a Nazi scientist (Mads Mikkelson) from obtaining a mystical artifact that can create fissures in time and alter the course of history.More information about Cinema Under The Stars:* Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills* “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided* Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20* Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m.* Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m.* Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights* Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon* Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each* Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m.A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.Visit https://www.www.topspresents.com or call (619) 295-4221 for more information.

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