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Pop culture critic Linda Holmes recently stumbled onto a satellite radio channel called 80s Chillpill. And though she hadn't really missed any of these songs, they kicked off some serious nostalgia.

San Diego-based cannabis dispensary, March and Ash, is partnering with local pet rescue organizations to help furry friends in need, by hosting a summer pet food and supplies drive. Customers are invited to bring in much-needed dog and cat food, along with new pet supplies and new toys, beginning Thursday, June 15th through Friday, June 30th. At the end of the month, all food and supplies will be donated to The Animal Pad and San Diego Humane Society. Those who donate new, unopened, and non-expired items can enjoy 15% off at March and Ash, available for in-store purchases only; not delivery. Donation bins will be located inside the lobby in March and Ash’s Mission Valley, Vista, Imperial Valley and Imperial Beach locations. Just let the receptionist know that you are donating pet food or supplies. About The Animal Pad The Animal Pad is a non-profit, all-breed dog rescue that focuses on saving dogs from high-kill shelters and the streets of Mexico. The Animal Pad provides the dogs' vet care, places them in foster homes, and then finds them loving forever families. A few years ago, The Animal Pad turned their attention to the street dogs of Mexico as there is very little help for them. Since then, they have developed a large rescue network in Baja California, and have a sister shelter in Ensenada that they focus on taking dogs from whenever funds allow. About San Diego Humane Society San Diego Humane Society is an open-admission shelter, creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Their lifesaving safety net and helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable shelter animals from being euthanized. With campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona, and San Diego, they provide animal services for 14 cities within San Diego County. The Community Pet Pantry is a safety-net program of the San Diego Humane Society that helps keep pets with their families by providing essential food and supplies to thousands of struggling pet owners each month. For more information visit: marchandash.com Stay Connected on Social Media March and Ash Instagram The Animal Pad Instagram / Facebook San Diego Humane Society Instagram / Facebook

Some Arab American, Muslim and young voters in the Detroit area plan to vote "uncommitted" in Tuesday's primary. They want to send a message to Biden: Call for a cease-fire or lose us in November.

Get ready for some intoxicating cocktails as well as hard drinking as TCM Noir Alley host Eddie Muller invites you to the Noir Bar.

Bringing the fun to the run since 1998, Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Starting at Balboa Park and finishing in Downtown San Diego, you’ll explore up to eight well-known neighborhoods and experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about. This ultimate foot tour highlights all the iconic communities, their personalities, and everything we love about America's Finest City: San Diego, California. HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO | JUNE 2 & 3 SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER - EXHIBIT HALLS F, G & H 111 W Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101 Friday, June 2 | Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. TIP: To expedite your Participant Check-In process, you will receive an email the week prior to the race with a link to search your bib number. Make sure to bring your bib number and photo ID with you to the Health & Fitness Expo to pick up your race materials! 5K RACE DAY | JUNE 3 at 7 AM: 5K Race Starts Start Line: Presidents Way & Park Blvd Free participant parking is available at the Inspiration Point Parking Lots. Finish Line & Finish Line Festival: Balboa Park MARATHON & HALF MARATHON RACE DAY | JUNE 4 6:15 AM: Marathon & Half Marathon Race Starts Start Line: Sixth Ave & Quince St Secure your parking spot through SpotHero. 7:30 a.m. Sunday Finish Line Festival at Waterfront Park 9 a.m. Red Not Chili Peppers 11 a.m. Saved by the 90s Follow us on Facebook for instant event updates, to connect with other participants, and ask questions. Good luck!

This workshop teaches the basics in stained glass. No previous glass experience is needed. During the workshop, students will complete a small project using glass they select from a variety of colors and textures. Different patterns are available to choose from. Students will learn how to handle glass, cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder pieces together. Glass is included in the class price and all tools are supplied. Material fee: $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome.

Join the San Diego Craft Collective’s Garden Club this month and join us in learning how to grow your own organic fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables, plus all the benefits of eating healthy, being outdoors and giving back green space to our planet. We saw an opportunity and transformed an under-utilized plot of land outside our Liberty Station studio into a living, learning lab! Our Edible & Pollinator Garden is “a wonderful way to teach the community about how gardening in a small space can be quite abundant. We look forward to teaching children and adults about the craft of gardening and raising awareness of plants that supply us food. Free for military. Just email us to RSVP and be sure to show us your ID.

Show Your Home Some Love ! 38th Annual Spring Home/Garden Show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds 
on April 28 & 29, 2023 Del Mar, California—Now in its 38th year, returns for a two-day extravaganza of demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts—all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. The Show focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses. Visitors find everything they need to save time and money improving, refreshing, or remodeling their home and outdoor surroundings—from the latest in appliances to garden lighting, from BBQ’s to security systems, from baths to sunrooms, even Tiny Homes, A 3D printed ADU and other ADU options. In addition to a huge main hall where hundreds of exhibitors showcase the newest products and hottest trends, all at special low show prices, the show offers several unique home and garden features and admission is FREE! * “The Garden Marketplace”—Shop at a grand nursery of the freshest plants for sale direct from San Diego area garden and non-profit plant societies, specialty growers and wholesalers--at low show prices. Plus, Face-to-Face meetings with some of San Diego’s top garden experts; gain priceless hands-on knowledge for your home projects, from landscaping to vegetable gardening and fruit trees. • Bargains!-- The Spring Home/Garden Show is a home and garden shopper’s paradise. Special pricing is a big attraction for any homeowner looking for deep one-time-only savings. The Exhibitors present offer an ideal opportunity to easily arrange for multiple bids on any home project, be it shutters, doors, windows, skylights, or hundreds of other essentials. Save TIME and MONEY! Show Hours: Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 30 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, please visit here. About Westward Expos: Founded in 1984 in San Diego, Westward Expos produces the Spring Home/Garden and Fall Home/Garden shows and the San Diego Home Improvement Expo. Westward Expos can be reached at 858.350.3738 x 801. For information on how to participate in the Spring Home/Garden Show, contact James Scannell via phone or email. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

You can be a real life superhero. The San Diego Blood Bank returns to the Manchester Grand Hyatt during San Diego Comic-Con with their annual Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive for 2023. Not only is this an awesome opportunity to give blood to help save lives, but you also typically receive convention-themed goodies as a thank you (typically a t-shirt). Appointments are now available for Wednesday through Sunday during the convention, which can be booked at the links below. Walk-ins are also welcome, and no convention badge is needed to donate. Donation time varies by person, but allow at least an hour of your time for check-in and blood draw. Wednesday, July 19: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Make Appointment Here Thursday, July 20: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Make Appointment Here Friday, July 21: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Make Appointment Here Saturday, July 22: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Make Appointment Here Sunday, July 23: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Make Appointment Here You can find out more about the history of the Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive on the San Diego Comic-Con website.

This workshop is designed to teach students the basics of woodworking and shop safety, and serves as a strong foundation for further exploration in woodworking. In addition to what you make, our goal is for you to leave feeling more comfortable operating machinery and working in a shop environment. Students will make a cutting board, and through that process, learn how to safely use the miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw, drill press, router; as well as how to use clamps, glue up, and apply finish to their pieces. This class is a prerequisite for Wood Open Studio and recommended for further woodworking classes to establish safe practices in our studio. Materials provided. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome!