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Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to participate in a local research project led by the Roselab at UCSD. Event will begin with a brief summary of the labs research and the role of mosquitoes in our ecosystem. This will be followed by field activities on the Marsh. Volunteers will get the chance to take environmental measurements, identify mosquito larvae, collect environmental samples for DNA sequencing and explore the Kendall-Frost Marsh! Visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdcrh0lgxeJKik5jI4rcm5SBFtZm0-2f-A3Lsoz8S2mel_wQ/viewform?pli=1

Get ready for a night where shakers fly, flavors explode and San Diego’s finest bartenders battle it out behind the bar. Bartender Brawl is more than a cocktail competition—it’s a high-energy, high-stakes showdown packed with surprises, cheers and unforgettable sips. Hosted by Club Kokomo Spirits at the ever-stylish Happy Medium in North Park, this high-spirited evening will feature three epic rounds of fast-paced, creative cocktail making. Bartenders will compete head-to-head, racing against the clock and each other to mix the ultimate drinks based on mystery ingredients and themed challenges. What to Expect: - Front-row action as competitors shake, pour and flair - Complimentary tastings from Club Kokomo Spirits—including tropical RTDs and award-winning small-batch rums like Tahitian Vanilla and Barrel-Finished - Chill beach vibes and serious flavor, courtesy of Club Kokomo—founded by Beach Boys icon Mike Love - Exclusive swag and good vibes all night long Tickets: 21+ Only | RSVP Required Your ticket includes: Full event access, Club Kokomo tastings, Entry for you + one guest! A chance to vibe, sip and cheer your favorite bartender to victory Club Kokomo Spirits on Facebook / Instagram

Entertainment for this event is done by a storyteller, who is a member of the cottage who talks about fun and historical topics. A three-man band plays Danish-English favorites with singing. A dance group in their native costumes adds to the color and variety. Visit: https://www.sdhpr.org/Countries/Denmark.html House of Denmark on Facebook

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s! Today’s recipe: Spread your wings and create a Butterfly Snack made with organic ingredients from Jimbo’s Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum Admission. San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off your weekend with us! Every Friday this summer (starting May 23), we're open until 10 p.m. so you can explore the Museum after hours. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, trivia in the Atrium at 7 p.m., and our rooftop deck for good views and great vibes. The rooftop is open to all visitors and serves beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and food from Wolf in the Woods—you can get a look at the menu below. With bars on several floors, sip a signature cocktail as you leisurely explore the Museum. Or grab some artisan tacos, conchas or paletas, and amazing coffee drinks from The Craft Taco in our Atrium. On select dates, enjoy getting crafty with our friends from Sketchparty (usually the third Friday of the month). Admission is half-price after 5 PM. You can buy your tickets in advance online or buy them at the door the night of. As always, members of The Nat and Explorer pass holders enjoy free general admission. San Diego Natural History Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Native Plant Poaching Presenters: Rose Ramirez & Kevin Alison Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Casa del Prado Rm 101, Balboa Park 6 p.m.: Browsing and socializing 7 p.m.: Presentation begins Attendance is free and open to all View the award winning film “Saging the World” at the meeting. Sage smudging with white sage (Salvia apiana) has become a viral trend. Metric tons of white sage have been poached to supply an international demand. This species is deeply rooted in the cultures and lifeways of the Indigenous communities of Southern California and northern Baja California, the only region where white sage naturally grows. Kevin Alison will discuss poaching of Dudleya species and efforts being taken to protect the plants and prevent their removal from the wild. Dudleya species (liveforevers) have been poached from mainland California and from Santa Catalina Island. Poachers have been caught stealing thousands of plants, shipping them internationally, and selling them as trendy houseplants for top dollar. Investigators now estimate that poachers have stolen several hundreds of thousands of Dudleya plants from California. In 2021 Governor Newsom signed the CNPS-sponsored AB 223 into law, providing important protection for California’s Dudleya species. California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

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Book bans are on the rise across the country — but not in California. For the second year a local program is helping San Diego readers push back.