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This week's arts and culture show takes us to an event celebrating Black women who are paving the way in San Diego and across the country. Plus, a sit-down with San Diego’s new poet Laureate. Then, our Midday Movies critics share their hottest Oscar takes and more.

Members of the Kumeyaay community of San José de la Zorra in Baja California are seeking to preserve their language for future generations.

Super hero wings return to Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial to support the Run For The Wall 35th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War. RFTW is an annual motorcycle ride from California to Washington D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to honor veterans and call for an accounting of Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing In Action (MIA). The inaugural RFTW took place in San Diego, Calif., May 1989, led by U.S. Marine Corps veteran, James “Gunny” Gregory to bring awareness of the POW/MIA dilemma. Today, the RFTW is the largest and longest organized motorcycle ride of its kind in the world. The Honor Wings will be displayed at Mt. Soledad as they did for Honor Ride 2021- The impressive super hero steel wings are comprised of dog tag "feathers" that represent the MIA from the Vietnam War (1573 at present). Each dog tag is embossed with the name of the MIA veteran, branch of service, location last seen and date of disappearance-similar to the POW/MIA memorial bracelets concerned citizens wore during the Vietnam War in hopes of their return. The POW/MIA Wings is an art piece based on the wings that belong to the super heroine character LT Williams in the story "Purple Foxes United." The historical fiction story was inspired by the Son Tay raid, the most daring mission executed to save Prisoners of War. Many of the characters are based on legends of carrier aviation and Honor Flight San Diego alumni veterans. Local WWII child Prisoner of War, Tom Crosby (91) will convey his support and share his POW experience, then ride in a motorcycle escort to Ontario, Calif. to meet the main group of riders for the official RFTW cross-country kick-off. Tom and his family of five were held captive for 37 months shortly after the Japanese entered Manilla. “I’m so honored to participate in this event in support of the Run For The Wall as it is a tremendous undertaking the riders commit to each year to ensure the Prisoners of War and Missing In Action are never forgotten. May God be with them,” stated Tom Crosby.

Movie night is a perfect time to spend with your family and friends enjoying a blockbuster family-friendly film, Moana 2, under the stars. Be sure to bring your blankets and low-backed chairs. Bring food and drinks to enjoy a picnic in the park, but please no glass containers. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk. City of Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

Santa Sophia's St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Sale! Saturday, May 10 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fabulous new & used treasures! ALL CLOTHES in the main hall only $1! Home goods, linens, glassware, jewelry, toys, knick knacks, clothes, furniture and more! We have a Vintage/Collectables section and a Boutique! NEW THIS YEAR – a room full of record albums, books & over 1000 CD/DVDs! All proceeds benefit the Santa Sophia St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry In the hall behind Santa Sophia Church 9800 San Juan Street Spring Valley 91977 Please No Pets, No strollers, Cash Only Visit: https://santasophia.org/st-vincent-de-paul-pantry

Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with 8 jurisdictions in San Diego County! This is a self-serve, self-loading and self-haul service, so please bring your own cans/bags, gloves and shovel. If you plan to haul your material in an open truck or trailer, remember to bring a tarp to cover your material. Follow our Facebook event for live updates and location maps: https://www.facebook.com/events/1392738481860957/ -- May 3: City of San Diego Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Sunrunner Lot, Mission Bay Park, 5193 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92109 Details: City of San Diego residents only. -- May 4-10: City of Vista Time: Dawn to Dusk Location: The vacant lot at Vale Terrace Drive and Williamston Street Details: City of Vista residents only. -- May 4-10: County of San Diego Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Locations: • Spring Valley County Park, 8735 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977 • Live Oak County Park, 2746 Reche Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028 • Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park, 11055 Moreno Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040 (Mulch) **May 4-8 Only • Collier County Park, 626 E St, Ramona, CA 92065 (Compost and Mulch) • Wilderness Gardens Preserve, 14209 CA-76, Pala, CA 92059 Details: Unincorporated County of San Diego residents only. -- May 5-9: City of Escondido Time: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Location given after appointment is scheduled. Details: Schedule an appointment through recycling@escondido.gov or (760) 839-6216. -- May 5-10: City of Oceanside Time: May 5-9, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056 Details: City of Oceanside residents only. -- May 5-10: City of Carlsbad Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Palomar Transfer Station, 5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad CA 92008 Details: City of Carlsbad residents only. Check in at the office. -- May 5-10: City of La Mesa Time: Dawn to Dusk Location: 8152 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942 Details: City of La Mesa residents/businesses only. Please do not block the gas pumps. -- May 10: City of Chula Vista Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Otay Landfill/Compost, 1700 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Details: City of Chula Vista and unincorporated County of SD Republic customers only.

"Moving Pictures" MiraCosta Theatre, Bldg 2000 Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. This spring's dance concert has a name change - "Moving Pictures"! Come see what else has been bubbling up as MCC faculty and student choreographers unveil their newest creations. Dance students burst onto the stage, exploring creative choreography, revealing innovative concepts, and exploding with unbridled human emotions and energy. The diversity of dance styles shines brightly on stage. Reserve your tickets now so as not to miss "Moving Pictures." MiraCosta College Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Concert Hall, MiraCosta College Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The final performance of the school year by the Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble will feature selected soloists and small groups performing contemporary and classic jazz repertoire, primarily arranged by the students in the ensemble. Directed by Matt Falker. Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2537

Downtown’s The Whiskey House, which holds the Guinness World Record for Most Variety of Whiskeys Available, is hosting its May Whiskey Club Event on Tuesday, May 27 with Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the town of Wick on the shores of northeastern Scotland. Tickets are $50 (plus fee), and they can be purchased at link below. The interactive evening begins at 6 p.m. and includes a welcome cocktail, 0.5-oz pours of four selections to sip (12-year, 15-year, 16-year (exclusive bottling), and 18-year), and a food menu of charcuterie, steak sliders, and sausage plate. International Beverage Group National Manager Maurice Chevalier IV will present the whiskeys. Address: 420 3rd Avenue The Whiskey House on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the 3rd Annual LEE Tuh-Fuh & Ruby LEE Wang Zu-Ming Endowed Lecture featuring Dr. Satchin Panda of the Salk Institute. In his talk, “Circadian Rhythms and Intermittent Fasting and Their Roles in Promoting Healthy Lifespan,” Dr. Panda will explore how aligning eating and activity patterns with our body’s internal clock can improve metabolic health and support healthy aging. Open to the public—registration required! "Circadian Rhythms and Intermittent Fasting and Their Roles in Promoting Healthy Lifespan" Satchidananda (Satchin) Panda, PhD is a Professor at the Salk Institute in California, where his research focuses on the circadian regulation of behavior, physiology, and metabolism in model organisms and in humans. Dr. Panda discovered a blue-light sensing cell type in the retina entrains our master circadian clock, affects mood, and regulates the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Recently, he discovered that maintaining a daily feeding-fasting cycle – popularly known as time-restricted feeding (TRF) – can prevent and reverse metabolic diseases. Based on a feasibility study in humans, his lab is currently carrying out a smartphone-based study to assess the extent of circadian disruption among adults. Dr. Panda has received the Julie Martin Mid-Career Award in Aging Research, Dana Foundation Award in Brain and Immune System Imaging, and was a Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences. Visit: https://healthyaging.ucsd.edu/