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Volunteer Opportunities! Please join the League of Women Voters of North County at a meeting for all members to learn about the fun and rewarding activities of the many Voter Service committees: Youth Voter Initiative, Candidate Forums, Pros & Cons, Voter Outreach and Education, and VOTE411. Whether you’re a returning volunteer or new to the League, come hear about what is being planned for the upcoming year and the 2026 midterm elections, and find out how you can get involved and make a difference! Registration is free and light refreshments will be served. League of Women Voters of North County on Facebook / Instagram

Step into the shoes of a Pro Basketball player--with a STEAM twist! In this high-energy workshop, participants will explore the science behind the sport by investigating energy, force, and motion. From designing a STEAMy basketball arena to engineering their own catapult launchers for an epic slam dunk competition, participants will combine creativity, engineering, and game strategy in an action-packed experience. Registration for this event is encouraged. You can register online here. Audience: Recommended for kids in 3rd through 5th grade. Location: Community Room Mission Valley Library on Facebook

All are invited to the 2025 Fellowship Forum - a showcase of cinematic creativity produced by Fellows of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego. Fellowships are a cornerstone of The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, fostering engagement, exploration, and innovation in film. They support students, faculty, and staff from across the UC San Diego academic community, providing funding or access to professional production equipment, helping bring bold cinematic ideas to life. The Fellowship Forum shines a spotlight on the diverse artistic visions and contemplative research produced by the fellows, offering audiences an inspiring look into the creative work shaping the future of cinematic arts. The event will feature a dynamic three-part program, blending film clips with lively panel discussions in 40-minute sessions, concluding with a reception of light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP! 2025 Featured Fellows: - Jamil Baldwin – Faculty: Visual Arts / FILM: "OWED" - Sophia Cleary – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "A Doll's House" - James DeLisio '25 – Alumni: Cognitive Science, Film Studies / FILM: "Lobsteropolis" - Lennon Lilienthal- Wynn '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Killjoy" - Alexander Lowe '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "If It's Not Love" - Wentao Ma – Graduate Student: Literature / RESEARCH: "Towards A Theory of Media Care in East Asia" - Myles Ortiz-Green – Graduate Student: Music / FILM: "The Month Between April and May" - Blake Riesenfeld – Undergraduate Student: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Closure" - Joe Riley – Graduate Student: Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Environmental Research / FILM: "R/V: Research Vessel" - Jorge Sánchez Cruz – Faculty: Literature / RESEARCH: "The Queer Sonic in Teo Hernández" - Hande Sever – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "In Search of 'My Beloved Pauline'" - Robert Twomey – Faculty: Visual Arts, Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination / FILM: "Becoming BFFs: Developing Cinematic Autoethnography with a Robot Dog" >> Preview Projects Online: https://surajisranicenter.ucsd.edu/events/fellowship-forum/2025/index.html Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

Housing bills in California often face fierce opposition from construction unions. The carpenters’ union went their own way, becoming a “game-changing” force in the debate.

Join the Healthy Adventures Foundation for our Fourth Friday series of health and wellness workshops. This session targets your deep connective tissues, like fascia, ligaments, and joints. It is a slow, meditative style; focusing more on the mind-body connections. Poses are traditionally held for 3-5 minutes, which is designed for stretching and lengthen tissues. It teaches participants to breathe through discomfort and sit with their thoughts. This class is free and open to the public, and there is no need to pre-register. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Join Madison Gallery for the opening reception of "LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR," a new solo exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist RETNA, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The artist will be in attendance. Widely recognized for his iconic hieroglyphic script, large-scale public works, and influential presence in both the contemporary art world and street culture, RETNA now turns his focus inward—offering a rare and personal meditation on love, loss, and healing. In "CARTA DE AMOR," the artist explores the many forms of love and the redemptive power of connection. The exhibition will feature new large-scale canvases, mixed-media works, and site-specific installations that reflect RETNA's more authentic shift in artistic intention and tone. The exhibition runs from September 3 – October 11, 2025. RSVP by calling 858-523-9155 or emailing info@madisongalleries.com. Madison Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Social media influencers claim that using lotion with magnesium promotes sleep. But there's little evidence magnesium taken in this way is effective.

Free information session with an FBI Special Agent for seniors, caregivers, and neighbors Wednesday, October 15 at 10 a.m. Encinitas Community & Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. Room 142, Banquet Hall Encinitas, CA 92024 Seniors are increasingly targeted by scammers looking for financial gain. Learn about common elder fraud schemes, the signs and symptoms of elder fraud, and what law enforcement is doing to protect seniors and prosecute scammers. Find out what you can do to prevent falling victim to these scams and report instances of fraud to local law enforcement. This presentation is made possible by the FBI San Diego Elder Justice Task Force in partnership with the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association and San Diego Seniors Community Foundation’s Senior Center Coalition. Register for Free: SDElderFraud.com Or call 760-943-2250 FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association on Facebook

Comedy Smackdown: Fiery Pits of Hell Song Contest Featuring Samantha Ginn, Bryan Barbarin, Wendy Maples, Marley Bauer, Abigail Grace Allwein & Denise Lopez An interactive night of laughs, chaos, and unexpected musical damnation. Back by popular demand, The Roustabouts’ annual Comedy Smackdown returns this September for two nights only. This time, we’re diving headfirst into the Fiery Pits of Hell. It’s live theatre meets game show meets musical madness. Think "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"... if the host had a pitchfork and the audience got to play judge, jury, and executioner. You choose who moves on and who burns (figuratively, of course). What’s at stake? Just the actors’ dignity, your sanity, and the soul of San Diego's theatre scene. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a first-time sinner, grab your friends and come laugh ‘til it hurts. The Roustabouts Theatre Co. on Facebook / Instagram

From Book to Screen: “Hola Frida!” Animation Movie in French with English subtitles. Connect around light refreshments before the screening. 6:30 p.m.: Refreshments 7 p.m.: Movie (1h22) Movie in French with English subtitles. Rated all public. Recommended 7 and above. "Hola Frida" is a vibrant animated film directed by André Kadi and Karine Vézina, released in 2024. Adapted from the children’s book "Frida, c’est moi" by Sophie Faucher and Cara Carmina, it offers a poetic and touching look at the childhood of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, blending biography, imagination, and Mexican folklore. The film is a co-production between Canada and France, and premiered at the Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico in October 2024, followed by a theatrical release in France on February 12, 2025, and in Quebec on April 4, 2025. Featuring the voices of Olivia Ruiz, Emma Rodriguez, Rebeca Gonzales, Léo Coté, Sophie Faucher, and Manuel Tadros, "Hola Frida" takes viewers of all ages—on a colorful and emotional journey, where imagination becomes both a refuge and a powerful force to overcome life’s challenges. This event is part of the French Literature and Arts Festival organized by the Alliance Française San Diego (AFSD). Learn more about the program on our website: https://www.afsandiego.org/flaf Alliance Française San Diego on Facebook / Instagram