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Join us for a special program to honor and remember over 1.2 million American men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. At Miramar National Cemetery, there are over 30,000 veterans and their families interred. While on the hallowed grounds, attendees will be able to visit the Memorial Walkway, POW Liberation Memorial, and Veterans Tribute Tower and Carillon. Several local WWII D-Day Veterans will be in attendance. Speakers include Dr. Gregory A. Daddis, U.S. Army (Ret.), Director of the SDSU Center of War and Society, and Consul General of France Julie Duhaut-Bedos. The ceremony is open to the public, free to attend, and there will be plenty of free parking. When: Sunday, May 26 at 1 p.m. Where: Miramar National Cemetery Amphitheater

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Around 650 beds are being taken out of inventory due to planned developments some shelters and scheduled closures of several temporary ones.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: TikTok Pride and Prejudice, K-pop star G-Dragon, a Disney cover album, and Astro Bot on the PS5.

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. The film takes viewers on a journey with top experts and survivors to better understand how homes and communities ignite in fast moving wildfires and what steps we can take to prevent these disasters. Learn about the harrowing escape from Paradise, California; research examining why some homes burn and others don't; and Native American practices that have long used fire to restore landscapes and increase safety.

Discover the wonderful world of the UC San Diego Osher Lifelong Learning Institute—a welcoming community designed for individuals aged 50 and older eager to explore intellectual pursuits and add a vibrant touch to their lives through continuous learning. Immerse yourself in our upcoming Open House, where you can delve into the exciting lineup of classes and seminars for the next quarter, uncover the perks of membership, and connect with our dedicated volunteer leadership team. Whether you prefer the on-campus experience or the convenience of joining virtually via Zoom, we invite you to be a part of this enriching journey with us! For more information visit: extendedstudies.ucsd.edu

The STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early '80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style brought “up to date” with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly's original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979, the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music. After banging around New York for a few months in the summer of 1980, and seeing a pompadoured kid on the cover of UK magazine NME, they hopped a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include “Runaway Boys," "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut” "(She's) Sexy + 17" and "I Won't Stand in Your Way." This is a rental event at The Rady Shell, presented by AEG/Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. For more information visit: theshell.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Since the Taliban took power 2021, Afghanistan has not been invited to big climate conferences. And money for projects addressing climate-related issues has been frozen. Are things about to change?

In the writing world tropes are sometimes dismissed as being cliche or, horror of horrors, as commercial. You bet your booty they are. Tropes are cliches because they work. They are plot themes that readers have proven are favorites. And much as we writers like to think of ourselves as creative and artistic, we also want to make money doing it. Which means using tropes to sell our work, in our plotting, in our titles and in our blurbs. In this workshop we will identify some of the leading plot tropes, outline the reader expectations of those tropes and explore other trope tools that will assist in plugging plot holes. I invite you to strap on your writer’s toolbelt and prepare to sharpen a much used tool. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram