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At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday. Police who responded said they found no evidence of explosives on the lawmakers' properties.

Coronado Public Library: Animation Celebration, for All Ages Free Films and Discussion In the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7390 See map: Google Maps Coronado Public Library’s inaugural ANIMATION CELEBRATION, dedicated to showcasing an eclectic spectrum of styles and techniques in this vibrant and imaginative art form. This celebration will take place in two parts. The first will take place Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. The second all ages focused celebration will take place on Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m. and feature shorts to entertain the young and old. Our All Ages event celebrates a variety of wonderful animated shorts that are sure to please all who attend. Highlights of the day include: "Betty in Blunderland" (1934); "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (1940); "Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Double Feature" (1967); "The Old Man and the Sea" (1999); "Feast" (2014); "Paperman" (2012); and "Boundin: (2003) This celebration will take place in two parts. The first will take place Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. for adults. The second part, for all ages, will take place on Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m. and feature shorts to entertain the young and old. Register to receive reminder emails only; registration does not guarantee seating for this event. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Name: Jacqueline Luna Email: jluna@coronado.ca.us Phone Number: (619) 522-2479 Presenter: Ralph Delauro

Film Forum Coronado presents the Coronado Public Library’s inaugural Animation Celebration Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Winn Room Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 619) 522-7390 Contact Info: Name: Jacqueline Luna Email: jluna@coronado.ca.us Phone Number: (619) 522-2479 Presenter: Ralph Delauro Coronado Public Library’s 1st Annual ANIMATION CELEBRATION, is dedicated to showcasing an eclectic spectrum of styles and techniques in this vibrant and imaginative art form. This celebration will take place in two parts. The first will take place Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. The second, all ages focused celebration will take place on Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m. and feature shorts to entertain the young and old. Highlights of the festival include: Closed Mondays (1974), Will Vinton’s groundbreaking, Oscar-winning claymation; Paradise (Paradis) (1984), a surreal fable utilizing multiple exposures, cell animation and pinholes; Quasi at the Quackadero (1975), a psychedelic trip to an amusement park traversing time, dreams and memories; and Betty Boop in Snow White(1933), the Boop-oop-adoop girl stars in this wacky take featuring the rotoscoping of Cab Calloway. Other titles include: "Hunger" (1974); "The Wizard of Speed and Time" (1979); "Is it Always Right to be Right" (1970); "Logorama" (2016); "Mona Lista Descending a Staircase" (1992). This event will supersede Film Forum for this week only.

FILM FORUM CORONADO presents “DRIVEWAYS” Wednesdays, July 3, 2024 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave. Coronado 92118 CA 619) 522-739 Free Film and Discussion in the Winn Room First and Third Wednesdays Adults The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6 p.m. “DRIVEWAYS” (2020. Not Rated, 83 min) - Andrew Ahn’s festival favorite is a tender, deeply moving meditation on fractured lives and the ties that bind. A reclusive Korean War veteran (Brian Dennehy) sparks an unlikely connection with a socially awkward boy (Lucas Jaye) and his mother (Hong Chau). With Christine Ebersole.

The South meets the West in an epic celebration of New Orleans culture at the Taste of New Orleans Food & Music Festival presented by Bacardi. Indulge in authentic Cajun cuisine, including gumbo, po’boys, beignets, red beans & rice, and jambalaya and wash it down with hurricanes, frozen daiquiris and celebrated local beers! The Big Easy experience will also include live Cajun music, a mini parade, bead vendors, the Red Hatter and more. Tickets include track admission, racing program and tipsheet, five New Orleans themed drink samples or beer tasters, live music throughout race day and exclusive trackside viewing area.

Enjoy tasty tacos from a wide variety of San Diego’s top vendors and restaurants, special tequila drinks & sampling. Enjoy both live music and a DJ throughout the day and shop at specialty vendors all while trackside for live horse racing. Each ticket includes five drink tickets, choose from small tequila drinks including Margaritas & Palomas and/or 5 oz. brew tasters from a selection of craft brews. Tickets also include tequila sampling with brand representatives on hand to educate and answer questions about their tequilas. General Admission offers track admission, five drink tickets, racing program and tipsheet, and exclusive trackside viewing area for live horse racing. VIP Early Admissions tickets offer those perks, plus an extra hour at the event from 1-2 p.m. and two additional taco tickets. Visit https://www.dmtc.com/calendar/detail/tacos

Beer Fest is back! The Del Mar Beer Festival is an exclusive ticketed event where more than 50 local and regional brews, ciders, and seltzers are available to sample while trackside for live horse racing. Plus, you can pair your brews with a variety of gourmet food available for purchase, dance to live DJs, and more! General admission tickets include track admission, racing program & tipsheet, five large beer tasters, access to specialty food vendors for purchase, and exclusive trackside viewing area for horse racing. All tickets are 21+.

Longtime state media journalist Dong Yuyu met often with journalists and diplomats. His family believes he is now being persecuted for those exchanges.

Hola Friends! We are currently on a production break working on our next season. But we didn't want to miss this opportunity to talk to you about Amal, a 12-foot-sized puppet girl who spreads a message of hope wherever she goes. Join us to listen to find out the impact she made on the locals and us while she was here! Nos vemos pronto! About Season 5 Port of Entry has a whole new set of stories for you, this time centered around LGBTQ+ issues. This season we dive with our guests on what it means to be queer in the borderlands, finding yourself and fighting for your rights. Follow hosts Natalie Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us! Social media and contact From KPBS , “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma Gonzalez Lima Brandao Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

Food festival Daygo Eatz returns to the San Diego Black Arts and Culture District. Plus, one author reimagines the Zorro folktale in a new book. And, Midday Movies' picks for Black History Month.