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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--nxV9HxXzhvbFkDyygw Bill 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

The Farm is excited to announce their fourth film screening of the series – “The Biggest Little Farm,” which tells the story of the triumphs and struggles of a couple who dedicated themselves to creating a sustainable farm. The documentary takes you along for the journey as the Chester family aims to develop a farm with a purpose. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with live music, mingling and a chance to speak with local organizations and individuals from the community. The film screening will begin at 7:30 p.m. All people are welcome. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets, lawn chairs, food and drinks to enjoy an evening on the Farm. Follow on Instagram!

A grant program gives states a path around a 1996 federal rule that prohibits the CDC from advocating gun control — a rule critics say has had a chilling effect on studying who has been shot and how.

Fleet and Family Support Programs (FFSP) is hiring! Please join us at out Hiring Expo August 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. We are looking for dedicated professionals who enjoy helping military personnel, reservists, retirees, and their families. Make a difference and serve your country by serving those who serve! We are looking for Clinical Counselors, Sexual Assault Victim Advocates, and Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocates. Bring your resume and join the team!

Linda Holmes has seen blog culture boom, bust and bounce right back. She says when you write or talk publicly about your personal life, people feel entitled to know how the story ends.

Come join the celebration as San Diego Gives hosts birthday parties across the county to fundraise for the “Love Them All” fund, which will be evenly split among all participating San Diego nonprofits. Ale Smith Brewing Company will be giving the proceeds of the sale of the San Diego Gives beer, called "Drink Local, Give Local," to the campaign all day! The birthday party celebration will be hosted from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Up to 1,600 fans of qualifying teams will be put up for at least two weeks to join the opening ceremony and promote positive social media content about the soccer tournament and the host nation.

Jimmy Buffett with Jason Mraz and Mac McAnally at Snapdragon Stadium on October 22 at 7 P.M. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Teachers in San Diego’s south bay say they’re planning a walkout over contract negotiations. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom was in the Central Valley on Tuesday promoting his plans for health care. Plus, KPBS speaks with an economist about how San Diego is fairing, and what’s behind the “great resignation.”

Did you know that 40 percent of the food grown, processed and transported in the U.S. currently goes to waste? Adopting a zero waste mindset in the kitchen is a key step everyone can take to reduce this amount and live more sustainably. Join I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the County of San Diego, on Thursday, November 3 from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. for our free Organics Recycling webinar! Come hungry to learn ways to reduce food waste and how to recycle right in the kitchen. We’ll share tips on meal prepping, food storage, low-waste cooking, and how to properly dispose of food waste through the County’s new curbside organics recycling program. Discover what types of waste can be put in organics recycling bins, and why it is so important to keep organic waste from reaching the landfill. You’ll leave with the tools you need to stop wasting food (and money) in your home! Please register to receive the Zoom link. We look forward to seeing you on November 3!