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Rotaract District 5340 will be hosting our End Polio Now Walk Saturday, October 26th at Balboa Park. Come support your local Rotaract District and the End Polio Now Foundation. Grab your walking shoes and join us for a small morning hike on an abridged version of the famous "7 Bridges of Balboa" walk! After the walk, we will be serving breakfast burritos and mimosas (for those over 21)! Since we want to show our support for End Polio Now, we ask that you wear your "End Polio Now" t-shirt or anything red to show your support! Starting Location: The event will start behind the Natural History Museum located in Balboa Park, in Moreton Bay Fig Lawn. There is free parking available behind the museum. The exact address is 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. Registration Time: The event officially starts at 8 a.m., but check-in starts at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive early so that we can register all participants before we start the walk. Duration of Event: The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Since the duration of the walk depends on when everyone is completed, the event may end earlier or later than the time stated. Food & Beverage: We will have breakfast burritos at the end of the walk, provided by Brother's Mexican. For refreshments, we will have mimosas (for those 21 years or older) -- for those younger than 21 years old, we will be serving orange juice. Attire: We will be walking quite a bit, so please dress comfortably. Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen, if needed. If you currently have a "End Polio Now" shirt, please wear it to the event -- otherwise, wear anything red! Price (Donations are welcome at the check-in counter): - $10 Rotaractors - $25 Guests - $25 Rotarians We welcome any and all donations you would be willing to give! We will also be selling District 5340 Rotaract hats and t-shirts for anyone interested in purchasing them for $10 at the event. All proceeds will be going to support End Polio Now. Visit: https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/ Rotary in Action on Instagram and Facebook

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is studying dark energy and the accelerated expansion of the universe.

Join us for two interesting and informative talks. At 1 p.m. "Spotting Scams & Fighting Fraud with AARP" Tiffany Zhang, MPH, AARP, California Scams can happen to anyone—but spotting and avoiding identity theft and fraud can become second nature when you know the right steps to take to protect yourself and your loved ones. At 2:30 p.m. "How Animals Changed Humanity--Cats" with Dr. Philip Goscienski, M.D. He told us about Dogs, now “The Stone Age Doc” returns to LIFE with a discussion of how cats have contributed to humanity’s well-being during the march of our mutual evolutions. Parking pass is required on campus. LIFE members support scholarships thru donations to the LIFE Scholarship Fund. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/ MiraCosta College on Instagram and Facebook

Please join us for two VERY interesting talks. At 1 p.m. "Dr. Bronner’s Soapmakers" with Lisa Bronner, Author & Consumer Educator. Ms. Bronner, the granddaughter of the founder of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, the maker of the highest quality organic body care products, will share the story of this trailblazing company which helps many make the transition to a healthier home and lifestyle. At 2:30 p.m. "Inside the Frozen Zoo®" will be presented by Marlys Houck, Curator Frozen Zoo and Jane Zegarra, Research Associate. San Diego Zoo’s Frozen Zoo is the largest collection of living cells representing over 1,300 species. The collection is used to help save species from the brink of extinction. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/ MiraCosta College on Instagram and Facebook

Even as the war in Gaza continues, Israel's prime minister says a "larger and more intense front could be opened" in the West Bank, where more than 40,000 have been displaced in the current operation.

Join us for a special screening of the documentary San Diego: America’s Wildest City at the San Diego Natural History Museum on November 20, 2024, starting at 5:30p.m. San Diego: America’s Wildest City unveils the hidden wonders of the country's most biodiverse urban landscape, where humans and wildlife collide in spectacular fashion. From rushing grebes and urban squirrels to magnificent marine migrations and grunion runs, this brand-new film, produced for The Nat in partnership with Day’s Edge Productions and public television's Nature, proves that this city’s heartbeat is as wild as it is wonderful. Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Diego’s natural landscapes and wildlife, followed by an engaging conversation with the producers from Day's Edge Productions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve deeper into the stories behind the film and the wonders of our local environment! Reserve your spot today and be part of an inspiring evening! We look forward to seeing you there! Your ticket includes a pre-reception with small bites and drinks. There is no cost to attend. Space is limited and RSVP is required.

A Pentagon official not authorized to speak publicly said its review to scrub websites of DEI content was too hasty and also used search terms like "gay," leading to the flagging of Enola Gay images.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, out Thursday, might be big enough to reverse Ubisoft's crumbling fortunes. But the game faces headwinds.

UC San Diego never led in its debut in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament in its first season of eligibility, losing to Southern, 68-56, in a First Four game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.

The Israeli military expanded its ground offensive in Gaza, and killed at least 80 Palestinians in a new wave of strikes Thursday. Hamas fired its first rockets since Israel broke a recent ceasefire.