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Next week, KPBS Midday Edition will discuss the legacies and lessons learned from Sept. 11, 2001.

We have partnered with Urban Corps of San Diego County to offer a Free E-Waste Recycling Collection Event on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. No appointment is needed; stop by with your acceptable e-waste items. Acceptable E-Waste Items Include: AV Equipment (recording/studio equipment, lighting, etc.) Cameras (film, digital, antique, etc.) Cell Phones and Landline Phones Chargers & Cables/Cords Circuit Boards Computers, Laptops, Monitors Computer Accessories (mice, keyboards, etc.) Computer Parts Copy Machines CD Players Electronic Toys and Games Fax Machines Gaming Systems Hard Drives Home Entertainment (DVD/VHS players, cable boxes, receivers, speakers, etc.) Media (except VHS tapes) Monitors/Flat Panel Displays Networking Equipment (routers, modems, switchboards, etc.) Plotters Printers Small Home Office Copiers TVs, Radios and MP3 Players VCR/DVD Players Prohibited Items: Batteries of Any Kind Hazardous Wastes/Liquids Light Bulbs & Glass Wood Speakers For more information visit: themightybin.com Follow on Facebook

One of the most respected MCs in any language, Ana Tijoux has been winning over fans around the world since her debut 1977 bubbled up from an underground sensation into mainstream recognition after being featured on the hit TV show “Breaking Bad” and favorited by Radiohead’s Thom Yorke. “South America’s answer to Lauryn Hill: equally skillful at singing and rapping,” (New York Times), Tijoux brings her new album Vengo on tour to the US—her first full US tour since 2018—which showcases the nimble MC over lush, golden-era hip-hop production rooted in traditional Latin instrumentation. Born in France to Chilean parents in political exile during Pinochet’s dictatorship, Tijoux moved back to Chile as a teenager and found a home in the emerging hip-hop scene of Santiago. In concert, Tijoux takes the stage with a full band that brings to life the intricate arrangements of the new album, a whirlwind trip through hip-hop, jazz, and funk, spiced with a bit of politics and her great sense of humor that has led audiences around the globe fall in love with her. For more information visit: artpower.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

County Chairwoman Nora Vargas is encouraging San Diegans who want to help people and families impacted by last week’s devastating storms to participate in a “Day of Service” Wednesday, Jan. 31. Nine separate community groups are joining with County representatives at three locations to collect much-needed donations. The public can help in a few ways: They can sign up to help in person to collect and sort donations and put together kits to distribute to flood survivors. They can drop off donations to help people and families recovering from the rains and floods―items ranging from rain boots, towels, and plastic storage bins to laundry detergent, bottled water, diapers and pet food. All donated items should be new and unused. See the full list of needed items below. In addition to the Day of Service people can also support rain and flood victims by making financial donations to the flood response fund that County and San Diego Foundation created. The foundation will match donations up to $100,000. The community groups working with the County include Pillars of the Community; the Jackie Robinson YMCA; The Positive Movement Foundation; the Hip Hop Health and Wellness 5K and Festival; the Harvey Family Foundation; the Urban Collaborative Project; the Emo Brown Foundation; the Sherman Heights Community Center; and Exhaling Justice. Three community sites will accept donations Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA151 YMCA Way San Diego, CA 92102 Sherman Heights Community Center2258 Island Ave. San Diego, CA. 92102 National City Family Resource Center401 Mile of Cars Way National City, CA. 91950 Bedding Inflatable mattresses Pillows Cleaning Materials Bleach Latex gloves Trash containers Garden gloves Lysol wipes Aerosol spray Laundry detergent Laundry services Paper towels Trash bags Scrubbers, sponges Dish detergent Clothing Diabetic Socks Sports bras Underwear (men, women, and children) Equipment Plastic storage bins Power washers Wet/dry vacs Shovels Sandbags with sand Blower fans Air purifiers Construction materials Heavy duty storage Food and nutrition Bottled water Snacks Baby formula Nepro shakes (Ensure) Household items Blankets Towels Linens Plastic fold up chairs Storage bins Personal hygiene Diapers (Child & Adult) Toiletries Tampons Sanitary pads Hand sanitizer Pet supplies Dog food, cat food Work gear White personal protective equipment suits Rain boots

There's a police check to exit the subway, another to get in line, a third while standing in line, and metal detectors and X-ray machines before you finally reach the Beijing landmark.

How to start vermicomposting | • Build or purchase a worm bin • Create bedding with newspaper or coconut coir • Place the bin in a well-ventilated and temperate area • Add your worms Feed your worms fruit and veggie scraps (there are a few exceptions!), give them some grit, like your crushed-up eggshells and they're ready to go! You may want to start out with a small amount of food, since worms can be overwhelmed by too much at once. Harvest the castings and mix them in with soil to benefit both your indoor and outdoor plants. Learn more and gain some hands-on experience at Solana Center's Vermicomposting Basics Workshop in Lakeside on February 19, sponsored by the County of San Diego. Visit here to learn more and to register!

“There's no need to panic,” an elections expert tells NPR. All but three states have free tracking sites that send updates to voters as their ballot goes through the system.

Recycling has long been a bedrock of conservation and an income source for many people. But in California, getting nickels and dimes back for bottles and cans has become much harder.

“Dream Forget Return” is what happens when an artist organizer baddie scholar is given a budget, two hours, and a big ol amphiteater to dance an audience through the dream space. Rooted in the values of radical love, community care, and cutting up as a means of beta testing liberation, DFR is Kelsey O. Daniels’ senior capstone of the 2020s, a decade that could have easily broken her soul but ultimately showed her the power of divine imagination. Join Kelsey & her village on an experimental and interactive dream journey that incorporates poetry, music, improv and so much more!” Related links: Kelsey O. Daniels: website | Instagram

Your little one is having a meltdown at the park. Everyone is looking at you. What do you do? A psychologist offers parents advice on how to help their kid (and themselves) navigate the chaos.