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Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body co-ordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

A selection of ballets performed by the pre-professionals in City Ballet of San Diego’s Summer Intensive education program, accompanied by principal dance artists from City Ballet of San Diego’s professional company. City Ballet of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This interactive workshop will cover suspense and horror techniques to elevate your storytelling. Whether you write fantasy, literary fiction, sci-fi or other genres, you’ll learn strategies to evoke fear, build tension, create suspenseful scenes, deepen emotional stakes and sharpen pacing. You’ll also develop a compelling antagonist (human or monstrous) that haunts the reader long after the last page. The workshop will cover: - The value of suspense and horror - Ways to evoke visceral reactions from your readers and heighten tension - Strategies for pacing, foreshadowing and effective reveals - How to balance dread and shock for maximum impact - Methods for creating unforgettable monsters and villains San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

St. Paul’s Senior Services will host SUMMERFEST 2026, its signature annual fundraising celebration, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Humphreys by the Bay on Shelter Island. The tropical-inspired evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, and friends of St. Paul’s for an unforgettable evening of great food, refreshing drinks, live music, exciting auction bidding, dancing, and plenty of fun, all in support of renovations at St. Paul’s McColl Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, ensuring San Diego seniors continue to receive the compassionate care they deserve. St. Paul’s McColl Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides around-the-clock nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized support for older adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, helping them regain strength, independence, and quality of life. “SUMMERFEST is always one of the most joyful nights of the year for St. Paul’s because it brings our community together around a mission that matters deeply,” said Michael McHale, President and CEO of St. Paul’s Senior Services. “Every ticket, sponsorship and donation helps strengthen the care and services that older adults and their families rely on across San Diego.” Set on the picturesque concert lawn of one of San Diego’s most iconic waterfront music venues, SUMMERFEST offers a truly unforgettable setting for an evening of fun and philanthropy. The outdoor event invites guests to skip the formal gala attire and show up in comfortable, colorful island-inspired clothing for a casual, vibrant evening by the bay. Guests will enjoy live music by Republic of Music, Lucky Lounge gaming tables, a green screen photo experience, hosted bar, silent auction, RaffleMania, food stations, a live auction and an open dance floor overlooking the beautiful waterfront setting. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to relax, reconnect with friends, strike up new conversations, capture memorable photos, and experience engaging activities at their own pace. “SUMMERFEST is one of those rare events that truly has something for everyone,” said Yolanda Thomas, SUMMERFEST fan and longtime supporter. “I brought my husband, my adult children, and my grandchildren, and we all found something to enjoy. It’s a fun evening for the whole family, and knowing it supports St. Paul’s seniors makes it even more meaningful.” Individual tickets are $300, with sponsorship opportunities beginning at just $1,250 for those wishing to make an even greater impact. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or make an underwriting gift, visit www.StPaulSeniors.org/events. Event Details What: St. Paul’s Senior Services SUMMERFEST 2026 Emcee: Carlo Cecchetto, CBS 8 San Diego When: Saturday, August 15, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m. Where: Humphreys by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 Tickets: $300 per person Information: Deanna Schultz, Event Manager - (619) 239-6900 About St. Paul’s Senior Services St. Paul’s Senior Services is a mission-driven San Diego nonprofit leading the transformation of the aging experience. As a full-service senior care provider, St. Paul’s offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, childcare and the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Since opening its doors in 1960, St. Paul’s has served as an innovator in the San Diego community, helping older adults and their families access compassionate care, supportive services and programs that promote dignity, independence and quality of life. St. Paul’s Senior Services on Facebook / Instagram

A free, family-friendly event presented by the King of the Hill Foundation, the San Diego Padres, and Beyond Type 1, featuring Padres pitchers Mason Miller and Michael King, Jordan Miller, and Sheila King. The event will feature a panel discussion with the Millers, the Kings, the Marchetti family, and Beyond Type 1 representatives, on-site type 1 diabetes education and screening, a player meet-and-greet, family activities including face painting, and appearances by the Pad Squad and the Swinging Friar. Register here: https://thrive.beyondtype1.org/no-curveballs Beyond Type 1 on Facebook / Instagram

Salt & Straw is teaming up with some of the country’s most celebrated chefs to churn their signature flavors into five decadent scoops. The Chef Series, available from May 29 through June 25 at local scoop shops and nationwide shipping, features ice creams from Tyler Malek, co-founder and head ice cream maker of Salt & Straw, in collaboration with some of the country’s most celebrated chefs that are love letters to the flavors and techniques that made them famous. San Diego Locations include: Little Italy, UTC, Del Mar One Paseo, One Paseo Flavors in the series include: Cheesecake with Salted Yuzu Curd - made in collaboration with Seattle based, James Beard Award winning chef Brady Ishiwata Williams (Tomo, Canlis), this flavor features salted vanilla ice cream studded with fluffy hunks of vanilla bean Japanese soufflé cheesecake, tangy yuzu curd and shards of yuzu white chocolate stracciatella.  Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate - made in collaboration with Los Angeles based chef Mei Lin (owner of Daybird and 88 Club and competitor and judge of Tournament of Champions) this flavor features rich, aromatic vanilla and black tea ice cream swirled with custardy condensed milk and finished with toasted white chocolate feuilletine cookie crumbles.  Chocolate Caramel Smoked Budino - made in collaboration with Miami based chefs Alex Meyer and Luciana Giangrandi behind the Michelin starred Boie De and Walrus Rodeo , this flavor features velvety chocolate olive oil custard flecked with smoky-sweet caramel candied hazelnuts and is swirled with an indulgent sea salt caramel drizzle.  Starling Sweet Potato Buckwheat Crumble - From Dan Barber, iconic chef of Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Upstate New York and co-founder of Row 7,  this flavor features starling sweet potato ice cream, sweet potato miso swirl, and sprouted buckwheat Florentine crumble.  Caramelized Plantain with Spicy Pecan Toffee (v) - From James Beard Award Winning Chef Gregory Gourdet (Kann in Portland, Maison Pasarelle in New York), this flavor features creamy brown sugar spiced plantain ice cream layered with pockets of caramelized plantains, habanero pecan brittle and pieces of tender almond-plantain cake. Salt & Straw Ice Cream on Facebook / Instagram

Join bestselling author Anne Lamott and writer-spiritual coach Neal Allen for an inspiring and entertaining evening that will change the way you think about language. Based on their new book "In Good Writing," this dynamic onstage presentation offers 36 powerful techniques for transforming worthy sentences into unforgettable ones. ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Passport to Diplomacy is an exciting annual celebration of international engagement, cultural exchange, and citizen diplomacy. This collaborative event brings together the San Diego World Affairs Council (SDWAC), the San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC), and the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages to create an immersive afternoon of discovery, dialogue, and global connection in the heart of Balboa Park. A signature feature of the event is the Passport Program, a longtime San Diego World Affairs Council tradition that encourages attendees to experience the rich cultural diversity represented by the International Cottages. Upon checking in, all pre-registered participants receive an official event passport. Throughout the event, guests are invited to explore the participating cottages, meet cultural ambassadors, learn about countries from around the world, and collect a unique passport stamp from each participating nation. Visitors who complete their passport by collecting stamps from every participating cottage may submit it for entry into an opportunity drawing for a $500 airfare gift card, generously sponsored by Bright Light Volunteers International. In addition to the Passport Program, attendees can enjoy: Interactive exhibits hosted by the International Cottages and globally focused organizations "Chat with a Diplomat" stations, offering informal conversations with diplomats and foreign affairs professionals about diplomacy, international careers, and global issues Live cultural performances celebrating music, dance, and traditions from around the world Educational displays from universities, nonprofits, exchange organizations, and international partners Family-friendly activities designed to engage visitors of all ages Networking opportunities with internationally minded professionals, educators, students, and community leaders Participation in Passport to Diplomacy is free, but advance registration is required. More than a cultural festival, Passport to Diplomacy celebrates San Diego's extraordinary international character and demonstrates how diplomacy extends beyond governments. Through conversation, cultural exchange, education, and shared experiences, the event encourages every attendee to become a citizen diplomat and contribute to a more peaceful, connected, and globally engaged community.

Two 15-year-olds were allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting toy guns from a driverless taxi when the company disabled it and alerted police.

Learn about new advancements in Alzheimer's treatments. This program will provide an overview of how disease modifying treatements slow disease progression, who are the intended candidates to receive the treatments, availability, and more. Visit: https://www.alz.org/sandiego