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Each year ARCS San Diego, a local non-profit led entirely by women, hosts a Scientist of the Year fundraiser, which honors a preeminent local scientist. This year’s honoree, Dr. Ardem Patapoutian, is a professor of neuroscience at Scripps Research and winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Date | Sunday, April 24 (4:00-5:15 pm PDT) Location | Virtual Weblink Register here! Free Event Registration required All funds raised at this event will go towards financial awards to support ARCS Scholars who make outstanding contributions to advance science and keep America competitive on the global stage, which is the ARCS mission. As indicated by its name – Achievement Rewards for College Scientists – ARCS provides financial awards to promising graduate students who are pursuing degrees in science, engineering and medical research. Since its inception in 1985, the San Diego Chapter of ARCS has given more than $11.3 million to support graduate students at four local institutions: UC San Diego, SDSU, USD, and Scripps Research. For further information on this event and/or to register, go to: https://san-diego.arcsfoundation.org/2022-scientist-year-virtual-event

How does a scene survive when disaster strikes its venues, music schools, rare instruments and priceless archives all at once? The musicians of flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky have a few answers.

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy also made an appearance.

Join us on Saturday, April 16 for an Easter Extravaganza full of free, family-friendly fun! Find face painting, balloon animals, games and more in the Courtyard, plus it’s the last day to get photos with the Easter Bunny before she hops away! We will also have a mall-wide scavenger hunt going on all day! Kids can pick up a clue sheet from the Guest Services booth, which will guide them to stores where they can collect stamps. Once completed, they can return the clue sheet to Guest Services for an egg-cellent Easter prize! Date | Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location | Grossmont Center This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/easter-extravaganza-at-grossmont-center or call (619) 465-2900.

Pup lovers are invited to the newest fundraiser event for The Animal Pad! TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted vacation pet sitting community of its kind, is hosting an Easter fundraiser at the Little Italy Dog Park on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m - 2 p.m. The fundraiser will benefit The Animal Pad (TAP), a 100% volunteer-based local non-profit, all breed dog rescue focusing on saving dogs from high kill shelters and the streets of Mexico. Attendees and their furry friends will be treated to complimentary caricatures from @poisonousme, yummy treats for the pups and fun prizes! Upon arrival, every dog entering the Little Italy Dog Park will get their picture taken and will be added to a donation board with a random number from 10-50. That number will be matched and dictate the donation given to The Animal Pad, on behalf of that pup (funded by TrustedHousesitters)! For more information visit: https://www.littleitalysd.com/do/easter-bark-in-the-little-italy-dog-park

Winning the lottery is a dream to many. But if you were to possess a winning lottery ticket in reality, experts say there are a number of things you should do to protect yourself.

The Powerball drawing was delayed after one participating lottery needed more time to carry out security procedures.

The Brick Bar is a Lego inspired bar consisting of over a million blocks, transported and assembled into the ultimate fun fest. You will be encouraged to relive your childhood at this amazingly creative pop-up themed bar. Coming to Emjaye Inspired on Pomerado Road on April 8 and 9. The bar will feature sculptures made completely from bricks as well as an abundance of blocks for people to shape into their own creations. There will also be local DJs spinning tunes all day to keep the vibes and creative juices flowing. The 90 minute sessions will involve building competitions complete with prizes, a brick-made wishing well and a table built with over 22,000 bricks to host plenty of table tennis relays! There is also plenty of delicious food options available for pre-order including chilli fries, mac n cheese and loaded gyros. Date | Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9, 90 minute sessions from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Location | Emjaye Inspired Get tickets here! Ages 21+ after 6 p.m. Children under 5 go in for free. For more information, please visit explorehidden.com/event/details/the-brick-bar-san-diego.

The latest uprising in Iran is about much more than mandatory hijab. We've complied a list of books that offer insight into the lives of Iranian women and what is happening in their country.

The game's jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.9 billion — one of the largest in U.S. lottery history.