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Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body coordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/tai-chi-moving-better-balance-412203

Nearly half of students in the San Diego Unified School District are not meeting the state standard for reading and writing. We visit the school that has seen the most improvement in the district. Then, renters in Imperial Beach are raising alarms after the owners of an apartment complex issued mass eviction notices. Plus, a review of the documentary ‘Never Look Away.’

"Syria’s Crossroads: Revolution, Governance, and the Future of Leadership" Featuring: Wael Al-Sawah Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. - Noon Location: Hall of Nations at 2191 West Pan American Road, Balboa Park About the Program The dramatic and wholly unexpected fall of the Assad regime on Dec. 8, 2025, has altered the course of Syrian history and shifted geopolitical balances across the Levant and the greater Middle East. How did Assad fall so suddenly from power despite overt support from Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah? Who is Ahmad Al-Sharaa, and what is his vision for Syria? What does the fall of Assad mean for Israel and the Arab world? Wael Al-Sawah will first offer his expert and experienced analysis of the situation facing the newly installed Sharaa regime. In his words, “the fall of the Assad regime marks a monumental turning point in Syria’s history and offers an unparalleled opportunity to rebuild a state founded on justice, equality, and democracy”. In his lecture Al-Sawah will review the historical precedents of regime shifts since Syrian independence in 1946. He will also address the opportunities and various challenges facing the Sharaa regime. Following Wael’s presentation, audience members will be allowed to ask questions. About Wael al-Sawah Wael al-Sawah is a Syrian writer and researcher specializing in Levantine politics and civil society. He is the president of Pro-Justice, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to combating impunity. Al-Sawah serves as the Secretary of the American Coalition for Syria and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Syria Program at the Middle East Institute in Washington. He also holds the position of editor-in-chief at The Syrian Observer. Between 2006 and 2012, Al-Sawah worked for the US Embassy Damascus as Political Analyst and Advisor. He has authored novels and short stories and has co-authored several books in both Arabic and English. Previous Roles and Affiliations: Former Executive Director of The Day After. Former Executive Director of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression. Former Political Analyst at the US Embassy, Damascus. Member of the Steering Committee for the Temporary Compensation Project. Fellow at the Hoover Institution in the United States.

Fun and fast-paced, life drawing is a wonderful way to be in the moment. Learn how to draw the human figure, hone your existing skills, and develop some new ones. This class is for all levels of skill. Materials: Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”; soft vine charcoal; kneaded eraser. You are welcome to bring along any materials not on the list that you already have and would like to use. The instructor will provide some unusual art supplies with which to experiment. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/54 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction books in a friendly, inclusive group! Our February discussion book is: “Starter Villain,” John Scalzi! This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we will meet in the Sullivan Library Commission Room on the 9th floor of the library. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fantastical-fiction-forum-423003 Help us build a community based on the shared appreciation of speculative fiction!

Do you love a good HEA and have an endless TBR? Join San Diego Public Library romance librarian Jessica Buck and Meet Cute Romance Bookshop owner Becca Title as they discuss their love of the romance genre, favorite reads, and tropes. There will be an interactive Q&A conversation with the audience along with fun romance crafts and "blind date with a book" giveaways. Romance is the behemoth of the publishing industry outselling all other sectors, accounting for 23% of book sales in the U.S., and generating over $1.44 billion in annual revenue. Meet Cute Romance Bookshop on Facebook

Join wine whiz Barbara Baxter, who trained at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Napa and studied in Italy and France, on a delightful romp through cultural history paired with harmonious wines. The Art of Wine will focus on three iconic winemaking regions which also emerged as cultural epicenters throughout history: the city of Rome, pairing outstanding Italian wines with architecture from the classical epoch; wines of Provence paired with the Impressionist artists; and the arrival of both the wine world and art world in innovative postwar Southern California. An entertaining dive: culture and viniculture! Light refreshments will be provided. March 13: Art of Wine and Eternal Rome Savor the Eternal City’s history and culture paired with Italian wines. We hear tales of good and evil set among Rome’s monuments, fountains, aqueducts, and sculpture—heroes and villains paired with vino Italiano. March 20: Provence & Impressionism Light and love are served up in the art and wines of Southern France. Rounded and golden, soft and opulent—are we talking about wines from Provence or Impressionist art? We will explore this rewarding land and its culture. March 27: Southern California Southern California’s outrageous and fun art scene exploded in the postwar years parallel with California’s wine-world arrival. Join us for a dive into the era when Southern California art and wine became oh so cool. About Barbara Baxter Barbara Baxter studied wine academically at the Sorbonne in Paris and has continued her inquiry into the heritage of wine for more than a decade. She created visitor education programs for Francis Ford Coppolaʼs Rubicon Estate and has worked for Napa Valleyʼs most prestigious wineries: Sterling Vineyards and Opus One. She is the editor of Planet Wine and has also made wine in Napa Valley. Baxter has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, has lectured at major museums and universities in California, including the Getty Malibu, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Athenaeum Arts & Music Library, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Orange County, and The Huntington. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/baxter-25-series Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

America’s largest interactive comedy murder dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show. Visit: The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show – San Diego, CA

Advocate for the planet by going on an adventure to save the Earth at Nature Night! Join us for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM). Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: - Marine ecosystems with Ocean Connectors - Tree identification with Tree San Diego - Science of scent with California Wolf Center - Composting with Little Shepherds Nature Lab - Recycling with One Clean Beach - The effects of pollutants in creeks with Escondido Creek Conservancy - Native seeds that are helpful to birds with San Diego Bird Alliance - Cloud formations - Sun prints Plus, you won’t want to miss tinkering your own instrument and performing in a Junkyard Orchestra with DrumatiX! Fill up with a quick bite from Puras Papas food truck and Cabetos Pops for hand-crafted ice cream. Price: Members $12 | Non-Members $17 Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/naturenight/ San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Results on the sales tax measure to fund transportation projects show a divide between urban and suburban voters. Then, a new program by the North County LGBTQ Resource Center wants to remove barriers from accessing abortion care. Plus, officials say the illegal flow of U.S. guns into Mexico is arming the cartels.