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The Museum for the United Nations has partnered with musicians to re-release some of their songs with added nature sounds to generate royalties for conservation efforts.

In many places, kindergartners are as likely to be chronically absent as high school seniors, but one school district in rural California is doing something about it.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of San Diego's vibrant arts scene as we shine a spotlight on musical organizations that make our city a culturally rich community. The free California Festival Family & Community Day will showcase performances by the San Diego Youth Symphony, San Diego Master Chorale and Art of Elan. Don't miss out – RSVP now and create cherished memories at the California Festival Family & Community Day. See you there! This event begins at 12noon and lasts until 6pm. This is a FREE event for the whole family. Food, beverages (no alcohol), chairs and blankets may be brought in. Food and drink will also be available for purchase onsite. SCHEDULE: 12 p.m.: San Diego Symphony 1:30 p.m.: San Diego Youth Symphony 3 p.m.: San Diego Master Chorale 4:30 p.m.: Art of Elan Artists and Repertoires: Salk Institute Professor Greg Lemke, California Festival Family and Community Day MC Rafael Payare, conductor David Castillo, narrator Members of the San Diego Symphony San Diego Suzuki School of Music William STARR: “Twinkle” from Variations on Suzuki Melodies San Diego Suzuki School of Music Carlos SIMON: Journey Leopold MOZART: Kindersymphonie (“Toy Symphony”) Jessie MONTGOMERY: Strum Sergei PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf Sameer Patel, conductor San Diego Youth Symphony Johannes BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances No. 1 in G minor Anna CLYNE: Restless Oceans Andrea CASARRUBIOS: Anthem for Strings Michael-Thomas FOUMAI: "The Happiest Color" from The Telling Rooms Johannes BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances Nos. 5 & 6 (Arr. A. Parlow) San Diego Master Chorale Dr. John K. Russell, music director Jean BERGER: Movement 4 from Vision of Peace Jennifer Lucy COOK: “They are Mother” Saunder CHOI: “The New Colossus” Jocelyn HAGEN: “Where All Are Welcome” and “Sanctus” from amass arr. Matthew BROWN: "True Colors" arr. Zanaida ROBLES: "Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing" Art of Elan Michael OESTERLE: Selections from Parlour Games double father whilst spade run Juhi BANSAL: Trail of Stars Paul WIANCKO: Cities of Air Carlos SIMON: Between Worlds Nahre SOL: Crossroads (World Premiere) Erberk ERYILMAZ: Raki Havasi This concert is part of The California Festival, a new, statewide music initiative showcasing the most compelling and forward-looking voices in performances of works written in the past five years. Related links: San Diego Symphony: website | Instagram | Facebook California Festival: website | Instagram | Facebook

With over 35,000 people expected on Wednesday's parade and Holiday Bowl at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., respectively, authorities are closing roads around Petco Park downtown and urging people to take public transportation to the game.

Join Vista Buddhist Temple's online Buddhist Community Gathering and hear three inspiring Buddhist teachers discuss how they develop and sustain a spirit of well-being for themselves and the diverse communities they serve. Each teacher will share their Buddhist practices and engage in conversation with one another on the topic. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, will be hosting its next diaper distribution on Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at the Jack in the Box Corporate Office in Kearney Mesa (9357 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, 92123). Registered guests will be able to attend the free diaper distribution from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and it will be open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to Noon. Over 350 local families are anticipated to attend. Registration is open through Friday, December 8 at Noon or until supplies last. Recently, Miracle Babies has received a generous donation of 200 new Jive 2-in-1 convertible car seats from Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the necessities that every child deserves. Miracle Babies is working with hospitals and social workers to identify NICU families making less than 80k per year who will receive these car seats at the distribution. The American Medical Response (AMR) will provide free car seat safety inspections on a limited basis. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website to ensure availability of diaper sizes. Diaper donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 300 families. Major thanks to the following sponsors: Jack in the Box, Baby2Baby, Rent-A-Center, San Diego Food Bank, and American Medical Response (AMR). To register for an upcoming diaper distribution, volunteer, or donate visit: https://www.miraclebabies.org/diaper-distributions/ ABOUT MIRACLE BABIES Miracle Babies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. Our tagline is “Together for a better beginning,” reflecting the importance of this family connection in the critical early weeks and months of an infant’s life and its linkage to improved health outcomes. Transportation issues, including the increasing cost of gas, hospital parking fees, or medically unable to drive are significant barriers that many families in San Diego County, Los Angeles, and Orange County must overcome to be with their babies. Miracle Babies newest initiative, My Brain & My Baby, aims to support mothers suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression with early detection and acute medical care. By providing free transportation and mental health assistance to families, Miracle Babies helps alleviate the stressors of everyday life resulting in better health outcomes for the growth and development of baby. For more information about Miracle Babies, please visit www.miraclebabies.org or email info@miraclebabies.org. ABOUT BABY2BABY Baby2Baby provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the necessities that every child deserves. Baby2Baby is a mega diaper bank and nonprofit organization providing essential items to children in need across the country. In the last 11 years, Baby2Baby has distributed over 270 million items to children in homeless shelters, domestic violence programs, foster care, hospitals and underserved schools as well as children who have lost everything in the wake of disaster. For more information about Baby2Baby, please visit https://baby2baby.org/.

Madlib's music feels like a magic trick. On this edition of 8 Tracks, we bow down to Madlib's mastery, plus check out new music by Charly Bliss, Fana Hues and reminisce on an old Ted Leo record.

Another year, another glitter-filled spectacle known as the Eurovision Song Contest. The Grand Final airs Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States.

School systems of every size have been hit by cyberattacks. "It's not Johnny in his room trying to break in and change his grades anymore," says one superintendent.

Please join us to hear from Rick Girling, Communications Director of the California Public Banking Alliance (CPBA), who will present an overview of the public banking movement in California. There is no charge for this online event but please register in advance. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link along with additional details. In this informative talk, we will learn what public banks are, how they differ from traditional investor-owned banks, and how they better serve individuals and local communities while aiding efforts to mitigate the climate crisis and other important environmental issues. Rick will also show how public banks have the potential to be a vital resource for funding climate justice action and other efforts to meet humanitarian needs. We will be inspired and informed about how we can set up public banks here locally in San Diego and Orange counties, as well as in other new regions across the country. There will be time for questions from the audience. For more information visit: ncccalliance.org Stay Connected on Facebook