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The "Pleasure of Your Company" music series, sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, will end its current season with the Dave Borgo Trio on Sunday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of jazz standards and new compositions with saxophonist Dave Borgo, pianist Tobin Chodos, and bassist Doug Walker. There is no charge for the concert, although donations are appreciated to help continue the tradition of bringing fine musicians to perform on special Sunday afternoons for monthly concerts in this sought after venue. Visit https://srfol.org/music.htm for the schedule of monthly concerts and information about sponsorship opportunities. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information. The Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library on Facebook / Instagram

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction books in a friendly, inclusive group! Our May discussion book is: “The Dead Take the A Train,” by Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we will meet in the Sullivan Library Commission Room on the 9th floor of the library. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fantastical-fiction-forum-423006 Help us build a community based on the shared appreciation of speculative fiction! San Diego Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Visit: https://www.alz.org/sandiego

Presented by the San Diego River Park Foundation Please join local bird experts in the heart of Mission Valley at the River Center at Grant Park to observe and count the birds that call this section of the river home! Come see nature’s biodiversity and beauty while getting a sneak peek of Grant Park’s progress as we build a unique youth education center to steward a new generation of nature advocates. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: - You can park in the round-about at Grant Park or take the trolley to the Rio Vista station - Bring your own binoculars if you have them, and we usually have some to loan out - Items to Bring: Hat, other forms of sun protection, study shoes - Kids are welcome, with adult supervision. San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

If you have always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start, this workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. In this six-week workshop, we will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. We will touch on many elements of fiction (dialogue, scene, etc.), but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for you. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-08-16-novel-i-with-david-coddon/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

An empowering screenwriting workshop with writing exercises to help you develop your own ideas for a screenplay. Learn some of the crucial elements of dramatic and cinematic storytelling, as well as how to avoid some of the common pitfalls that make screenplays less effective than they could be. Many of the key principles we explore apply to other forms of dramatic narrative, such as a play or modern novel. All are welcome. This will be a safe, encouraging, creative environment for beginning to advanced screenwriters. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-08-02-jump-start-your-screenplay-adults-with-laurie-lamson/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Jeremy Greenberg was in charge of coordinating federal help after hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and other emergencies. He has resigned from leading FEMA's National Response Coordination Center.