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A new Scripps Research study links heavy alcohol use to the most common form of dementia. In other news, South Bay residents who notice a rotten egg smell have a new tool to understand its health risk. We learn more on the latest response to the cross-border sewage crisis. Plus, artificial light has disrupted the sleep and circadian rhythms of people, and it’s also affecting living things that share our urban space.

Thirty-two million tourists visited San Diego last fiscal year, staying longer and spending more, leaving a record economic impact. In other news, many credit unions in California rely on overdraft fees for revenue. State lawmakers took notice and passed a new law to protect customers. Plus, the unique financial challenges facing veterans.

Local LGBTQ+ groups are bracing for policies targeting the transgender community, from a possible military ban to bans on gender-affirming care for youth. How will this legislation and the incoming Trump administration impact trans and nonbinary San Diegans?

SARA PETITE PRESENTS “AMERICANA ROUNDUP - HONKY TONK ANGELS” Date: Saturday, March 8 Time: 8 p.m. (Doors 7:30 p.m.) Where: The Ken Club: 4079 Adams Ave, San Diego, Calif. Tickets: $15 for General Admission, $20 at door. (There are also different prices to reserve tables.) Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1227012791289 Sara Petite’s Americana Roundup returns to the Kensington Club on Saturday, March 8, at 8 p.m. with “Honky Tonk Angels,” a powerhouse celebration of country music’s most iconic women. The night kicks off with Dolly’s Revenge (Ashley E. Norton and band), setting the stage for an all-star lineup featuring Sara Petite, Ash Easton, Chloe Lou, Lauren Leigh, Jessie Lark, Sara Jade. Expect an electrifying mix of classic country hits and original songs from some of San Diego’s most talented female artists. For more information, interviews, or press inquiries, please contact Rob Cribbett@ sarapetitebooking@gmail.com or go to her website: www.sarapetite.com/tour Sara Petite on Facebook / Instagram

Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. March 20 (1 Day, 4.5 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Paint from a beautiful still life inspired by spring flowers! This is a one-day intensive workshop focusing on painting flowers alla prima. Students will learn about composition by designing and setting up a floral still life. We will take a closer look at the structure of flowers and techniques for painting them. A fun, fast study, and an excellent opportunity to develop painting skills and study floral painting in depth. The workshop will conclude with group critique. For oil painters of all levels. Materials: 9” x 12” or 11” x 14” canvas or linen panel; half-dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, size 2, 4, and 6. One medium-size steel palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail, size 2–4. Paper towels; Gamsol solvent; small jar for turpentine; wooden palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White, Raw Umber, Cadmium orange. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/18 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. March 14, 15, and 16 (3 days, 9 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Follow your imagination and the patterns in fabric scraps as you combine them with painted paper, cutouts, and paints. This is a chance to recycle many colorful leftovers into fantasy creations. Compositional forms will be explained with a focus on movement and repetition. During the first class meeting, Susan will demonstrate techniques for preparing paper and gluing items smoothly, and she will provide some fabric scraps for your use. She will be working on a mixed-media collage while in class. The following classes will be used to complete a larger work using still life or photographs as inspiration.   Materials: Fabric scraps, paper,* acrylic paints, 11” x 14” canvas (or larger), gesso, brushes, clear acrylic medium, copies of old photos, magazines for collage, scissors. Useful additions: Rags, scraps of foam-core, corrugated cardboard, mat board, colored pencils, soft pastels, oil pastels, India ink, watercolors. *Paper for the base of the artwork needs to be at least 100 lb. Pick no smaller than 16” x 20”. Various sizes and types of art paper (Arches cover, Stonehenge, Bristol) are good. All kinds of scrap paper and wrapping paper can be used in the mixed-media art piece. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/16 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

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Delicious food and stunning views are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. on February 14 - 15 , join us for an unforgettable evening filled with romance and flavor. This Valentine’s Day, make lasting memories with a romantic dinner by the water. From 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. on February 14 - 15, indulge in our deliciously curated prix-fixe dinner, perfectly crafted to celebrate love. Enjoy this special evening for $65 per person, or for a more elevated experience add a wine pairing for $25. Let every bite be a part of your love story. Visit: Valentine's Day Dinner at Vessel Kona Kai San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Wondering what to watch this weekend? Captain America: Brave New World may have what you're looking for. Plus, two favorites from the Sundance Film Festival.

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! This month we will discuss “How to Sell a Haunted House,” by Grady Hendrix! 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-423002 Help us build a community based on the shared appreciation of speculative fiction!