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San Diego Humane Society's 38th Annual Fur Ball Gala Join us for the 38th annual Fur Ball on Saturday, Oct. 5. Together, we will celebrate the magic of changing animal lives with a special evening that's truly The Cat's Meow! We look forward to recognizing this year’s Fur Ball honorees, Richard and Sharon Bockoff, for their unwavering support of animals in our community. Your Fur Ball experience will include a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, an exquisite vegetarian meal prepared by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille and an after-party with music by Haute Chile! 38th ANNUAL FUR BALL Saturday, October 5 | 5-10 p.m. San Diego Humane Society 5500 Gaines St., San Diego Black Tie Optional | Alfresco Seating | Complimentary Valet Parking More info: https://www.sdhumane.org/support-us/fundraising/fur-ball-gala/ Purchase tickets: https://one.bidpal.net/sdfurball24/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary) Events contact: Ashley Miller, 619-243-3469, events@sdhumane.org San Diego Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a fun-filled day of delicious brews, tasty bites, and fundraising for a good cause at the Brews & Bites Festival!

The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the next installment of our Wine & Lecture series: Skydiving Entrepreneur H. “Skippy” Smith and the Pacific Parachute Company in San Diego. Eighty-two years ago, Howard “Skippy” Smith founded the nation’s first black-owned and managed defense production plant in San Diego. Agin Shaheed will discuss the life of this skydiver turned entrepreneur. Born in Alabama in 1913, “Skippy” Smith moved to Los Angeles California during the Great Depression with little to nothing in his pocket with hopes of becoming a pilot. By 1939, he had become a renowned skydiver with his partner Mac “Skip” Gravelly. The duo became well known for the difficult and dangerous free fall jumps followed by delayed parachute openings. Skippy Smith would eventually move to San Diego and become the first African American hired by defense contractor, Standard Parachute to test, pack and inspect parachutes manufactured for WWII. Around the same time, comedian Jack Benny’s partner, Eddie” Rochester” Anderson was looking for ways he could contribute to the war effort. With Anderson’s financial backing, Skippy’s Pacific Parachute Company opened on 8th Street in San Diego in March 1942. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/wine-lecture-skydiving-entrepreneur-h-skippy-smith-and-the-pacific-parachute-company-in-san-diego/ Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

in Women’s Empowerment International (WE) for our signature event of the year, celebrating our 20th anniversary of grantmaking for economic empowerment programs. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food and drinks, a beautiful venue, live music, inspiring speakers, auction excitement, and a maker fair featuring women entrepreneurs from local WE grant-funded programs. Proceeds will benefit WE grants distributed to our high-impact partner programs, working to break cycles of poverty for women and their families in San Diego County and five other countries. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sarah Adams at sarahadams@womenempowerment.org or (619) 333-0026. Tickets and more information available at: womenempowerment.org/fall-fundraiser/ Tickets: Early bird price until 7/15: $100 Price $125 (starting 7/16) Volunteer: Volunteer opportunities are also available for day-of support and on our event planning committee! Contact info@womenempowerment.org for more information and to sign up. Visit: Women's Empowerment International Women's Empowerment International on Instagram and Facebook

Extended through Nov. 24. From the organizers: It’s 1965 in Greenwich Village. In an illegal backroom cabaret called "The Never Get," lovers Trevor and Arthur perform an act that unabashedly celebrates gay romance for like-minded audiences. As they croon their way toward the end of a revolutionary decade, facing the conflicting promises of professional success and personal liberation—will their relationship survive? Featuring a lush and seductive score inspired by the Great American Songbook, Midnight at the Never Get is a dreamy musical meditation on memory, personal and political courage, and the enduring power of love. Visit: "Midnight at the Never Get" Diversionary Theater on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for the August 2024 Business Launchpad, an intensive entrepreneurial training program designed to equip participants with marketable skills and best business practices. This two-day event provides hands-on training, networking opportunities, and learning from experienced entrepreneurs, faculty, and professionals. Schedule: Friday, August 16: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Networking Dinner and Social Interaction - Share your goals for the workshops.- Modify the itinerary to ensure each person has a tangible deliverable to walk away. Saturday, August 17: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Business Launchpad - Intensive workshops covering essential entrepreneurial skills. - Special keynote presentation by Dr. Mark Milliron, the President of National University. - Breakfast and lunch are provided. Event Highlights: - Networking Opportunities: Build connections with peers, mentors, and industry leaders. - Hands-On Training: Develop problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and business setup knowledge. - Free Business Setup: Register, incorporate, and structure your business at no cost (a $1500 value). - Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned professionals and gain insights into various entrepreneurial concepts. Why Attend: - Rapid Skill Development: Fast-track your entrepreneurial journey with a comprehensive crash course. - Supportive Environment: Learn in a fun, safe, and engaging setting. - Cost-Free: Thanks to the support of National University and COBET, attendance is free for all participants. Registration: Secure your spot now by registering or contact Dr. Rickard Briggs, Director of the Center of Business Entrepreneurialism and Management (CBEM), at Rbriggs3@nu.edu or CBEM@nu.edu. For more information visit: nu.tradewing.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

On Midday Edition Monday, we discussed the significance of pro-Palestinian demonstrations and how they compare to major student movements throughout history.

The Coronado Historical Association in conjunction with the World Design Capital and the Coronado Arts Commission, invites you to join us for this free lecture to learn about the "Future of Historic Buildings in Tijuana". Tijuana has been called “the House of all people” and the “most visited border city in the world” where new communities form every day because of intense migration. In this quickly growing city with its bustling neighborhoods of free trade, older buildings from the modernist era become hard to preserve. These architectural gems are often abandoned and then become obsolete or torn down. Unfortunately, urban development, economic forces, and ineffective laws prevent preservationists from protecting Tijuana’s significant past, its tiled arcades and historically significant landmarks are at further risk. As an advocate for historic conservation, public official, and academic in historic preservation, Maria Curry will discuss the challenges to safeguarding the splendor of Tijuana’s architectural gems and local memory of bygone days. This event is free and open to the public however capacity is limited so reservations are required. Please RSVP below using the form or by calling 619-435-7242. For more information visit: coronadohistory.org Stay Connected on Facebook

On behalf of LEGO and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, All Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff are cordially invited to attend a FREE “Platform 9 ¾” Build Event at Barnes & Noble Hazard Center on Saturday 24 August at 11 a.m. Please contact Barnes and Noble Hazard Center to reserve your spot – 619-220-0175. There will be 1 kit per EACH builder and spots will fill up fast. Attendees will receive a Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾ mini build and certificates of achievement for participating. We encourage participants to dress up in costume! Note: Mini build is meant for ages 10+ and activity sheets available for younger members of the Houses. For more information visit: stores.barnesandnoble.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join Santa Ysabel Art Gallery for a Champagne Reception and BBQ in celebration of Will Gullette’s exhibition “Idylls and Echoes” on Saturday, August 17, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist and appreciate his stunning plein-air oil paintings set against the rolling hills of Santa Ysabel. Will Gullette, a distinguished landscape painter, brings a unique perspective to his canvases, honed over 40 years as a professional photographer and teacher. His work evokes the spirit of the great French "Plein Air" painters, with impressionist textures and harmonious color palettes that vividly capture the natural beauty of San Diego County’s fields, forests, and mountains. Through pieces like “Sunnylands Spring,” viewers are transported to the local desert landscapes, fostering a deep connection with the region. “Idylls and Echoes” is on view at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery through September 1, 2024. For more information, visit: santaysabelartgallery.com stay Connected on Facebook