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If humans are naturally drawn to learning, why do so many children dislike school? Terri Novacek draws from her forty years of research, training, and experience in education (public, charter, and homeschooling) to share insight and strategies that put your child in the driver's seat and keep their love of learning alive. This program will begin with a presentation and end with Q&A.

Established in 1934, Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego (SBKC) is one of the oldest kennel clubs in Southern California. The primary goal of the SBKC is to put on a good show for the exhibitors and to provide educational information and support to all dog fanciers. Additional club participants include: San Diego Labrador Club San Diego Dachshund Club St. Bernard Club of San Diego Toy Dog Fanciers of North San DIego County American Eskimo Dog Club of America Bulldog Club of San Diego County San Diego Collie Club Show is FREE to attend. Save $4 on General Parking by purchasing online at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.

Join us in one of our many habitat restoration projects. Your help is needed to restore precious habitats within San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and the surrounding areas. From removing invasive plants to helping grow native plants indigenous to the area, you help nature thrive, which benefits wildlife and our communities. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Family Friendly, Ages 6+ (minors with guardians); Accessible Trail Registration Required Location to be shared before the event. RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/volunteer-restoration-event-2025-02-15-2/

Join American Me Comedy: Wednesday, February 12, 8 p.m., at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit San Diego based pet therapy group, Love On A Leash®. Jason Rogers and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including: Host: Jason Rogers, Headliner: Kris Tinkle, Ali Malik, Kimbles Hume, Phil Morris and Max Kestenbaum. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause in support of Love on a Leash®. Tickets may be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-lj-212- Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person (non alcoholic drinks available). Ages 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport! Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to Love on a Leash®: a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing an avenue for volunteer teams to engage in meaningful and productive animal assisted therapy. The mission of Love on a Leash® is committed to bringing comfort, happiness, and healing to people through pet therapy. Come share this special one-nite comedy event, February 12, as we stand up for Love On A Leash®! With your support, we can make an impact on our San Diego community and together change lives one laugh and leash at a time!

NPR's Scott Simon remembers the astonishing career of former White House press secretary and long-time public broadcasting journalist Bill Moyers, who died this week at the age of 91.

The Rooftop Bar embraces the season of love with the specialty Luxe Forever Package, creating an unforgettable evening of romance and indulgence. This exclusive experience includes a reserved ocean-view table with a cozy blanket, a welcome glass of Mumm Champagne, an aphrodisiac-inspired three-course dinner, a dessert plate featuring a romantic message, and a signature Valentine’s cocktail per person. To elevate the evening, guests will also receive a beautiful floral arrangement to take home, a bottle of Dom Pérignon, and complimentary valet parking. The Rooftop Bar Mission Pacific on Facebook / Instagram

Plant-Based Cooking: National Pizza Day Tasting & Technique TASTING: Sample and rate locally made vegan pizza delivered and commercially made vegan pizzas hot out of the oven Try them, rate them, we'll pick a winner! TECHNIQUE: Learn the art of making pizza from scratch at home. Explore the tools and equipment used and a variety of inspirational plant-based sauces and toppings. It's a National Pizza Day Culinary Arts Challenge!

Join us for a very unique afternoon of food, friendship, and fun at our luncheon and live reading of “Shared Conversations,” a Right to Die play from Canada about a peaceful exit from Alzheimer’s Disease with medical aid in dying. Come enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch, meet like-minded people, and watch a 30-minute reading of specially selected excerpts from the play. View this event on Facebook Lunch Menu: Hot Tea Chicken and Beef Wonton Soup Sesame Bread with Green Onions Vegetable Chow Mein Sweet and Sour Chicken Eggplant with Brown Sauce Mixed Vegetables Lamb with Green Onions Steamed Rice The Hemlock Society of San Diego is a nonprofit organization providing education on end-of-life choices and planning a good death. Hemlock Society of San Diego on Facebook

There were 71,000 deportations in the first half of June alone, according to U.N. estimates. These Afghan refugees are returning to a country in the throes of a humanitarian crisis.

Hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. The Navy has decided to stop sharing the data.