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Kick off the new school year while raising funds to build Great Futures at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos! Our annual Flapjacks for Backpacks event features a delicious pancake breakfast fundraiser and the Cox Back-to-School Community Resource Fair, gathering a variety of local businesses and community organizations to help families get ready for the new school year. The Back-to-School Resource Fair will feature free backpacks and school supplies for kids, (while supplies last– youth must be present), back-to-school resource booths, activities & games for kids, prize wheels, contests, prizes, and more back-to-school resources! Sponsorships & nonprofit booths are available! To learn more, call (760) 539-3306 or email events@boysgirlsclubsm.org. Tickets are $12 each or $40 for a Family Pack of 4 tickets! Admission includes a delicious breakfast with pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, and coffee. Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos on Instagram

The Department of Homeland Security has announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan, effective July 12. We get the reaction from a leading organization helping Afghan refugees in San Diego.

Mexico has deployed some 10,000 troops in addition to civilian rescue teams. Helicopters have ferried food and water to the 200 some communities that remained cut off by ground.

Local artists and galleries in El Cajon are coming together to host the 14th Annual Alley Cat Art Walk. This free, family-friendly event promises fine art, live entertainment, boutique vendors, and more along Main Street and Rea Avenue. Hosted by the art galleries, studios, museums, and small businesses in the historic Downtown El Cajon district, the Art Walk is a yearly celebration of the city’s flourishing creative scene. Along with special gallery shows, attendees can explore interactive art displays, artisanal craft booths while enjoying live music, beer on tap, and other entertainment. With all venues within walking distance, it’s easy to shop, discover new artists, and take in the range of artistic styles and mediums. Arts Alley will have many exciting new exhibits on display for the event. A highlight will be Sophie’s Gallery’s latest show "Passageways: Sea Life," which explores ocean life and experiences living by the coast, with pieces made from donated, upcycled and reimagined materials. The show includes mosaic fish and seascapes, beaded sea creature sculptures, wooden buoy wind chimes, aquatic-inspired accessories, and more. More must-sees down Arts Alley include "Summer Triptych" at SC Fine Art & Framing, an immersive exhibit featuring three distinct artistic voices exploring nature, social connectivity, and speculative futures. The Olaf Wieghorst Museum will display "The Etchings of Olaf Wieghorst," 27 original etchings from 1937-1940, including one original etching plate. The museum is also sponsoring the Alley Cat Art Walk Passport, highlighting participating businesses and galleries. Once attendees visit each business and get their Passport stamped by all, they can return to the museum to enter a raffle to win a special Olaf Wieghorst print. Other special exhibits include Bronze Sculptures at White Sage Gallery, Animal Portraits & Paint Parties at Rich Artist Studio, "Resilient Spirits" by Charlene Mosley at East County Art Association, and Eiffel Tower Paintings by Sophie’s Artists at Rob's BrewPoint. With its murals, galleries, restaurants, and charm, Downtown El Cajon offers the perfect setting for this community art celebration. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Night at the Black Museum, a powerful evening of culture, community, and celebration in the heart of San Diego’s Old Town at Casa Del Rey Moro African Latin Museum. What to Expect: Private Museum Tours Food & Drink Live DJ Community Fundraiser Special Address by Founder Chuck Ambers Powerful connections + historical insight This is more than just a night out, it’s a chance to support and celebrate the rich legacy of Black history and culture in San Diego. Proceeds from this event go directly to the EBGBA and the Museum, helping preserve and amplify stories that matter. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-at-the-black-museum-a-community-celebration-tickets-1388505891499?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

New Orleans residents reflect on rebuilding their lives 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Proponents of the 4x4 schedule say it helps students fit more classes into the school year.

A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary's School, a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria's Niger state, the Christian Association of Nigeria said.

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei won midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that boosts his ability to carry out his controversial economic agenda.