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Join local author Laura McNeal, author of the 2019 Coronado Community READ, The Practice House, as she discusses her new book, The Swan’s Nest. The novel brings to life the unlikely love affair between two great 19th-century poets, Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. The Historical Novel Review calls it a “fitting tribute to the power of love and poetry” and Guernica says “It’s hard to imagine history more irresistibly told.” Books will be available to purchase courtesy of Bay Books Coronado. The author will sign books following the event. For more information visit: coronado.librarycalendar.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Coming Soon! Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Examine the priorities of a politically diverse Latino electorate in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election in some of the most hotly contested battleground states, including Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania as well as California and Florida.

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! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers April: The Art of Dialog: We will examine how, when, and why writers use dialog, as well as look at techniques to make our dialog more compelling. Concepts will include direct vs. indirect dialog, gestures, pauses, silence, and when to use (or not to use) colloquial speech! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Who are your characters? How do readers get to know them? Create distinct character voices by expressing who your characters are using what makes them unique—their experiences, their motivations, their influences. Our characters, whether fictional or non-fictional, have history, goals, and secrets that determine who they are and how they express themselves in their daily behaviors and interactions with others. This prompt-driven workshop will assist you in fleshing out your voices for new characters or existing WIP. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Brain Balance is a brain wellness program designed to improve focus, behavior, social skills, anxiety, and academic performance. This workshop will discuss neuroplasticity, which is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization. No matter what age, profession, or stage in life you are in, learn the top pillars of brain health and best practices to enhance your cognitive, physical, social, and mental wellbeing for optimal functioning.

Join DREAMS+DUCATS X Good Faith for a day of community, culture and conversation! This free, all ages event features music, workshops, live art, raffles, resources, giveaways and a pop up market featuring local young entrepreneurs and San Diego's best creative small businesses! We'll also be elevating the voice of the community through a pair of inspiring youth-led talks where local students will discuss social media and explore systemic solutions for improving its effects on young people everywhere. We're proud to bring this experience to life in partnership with our friends at Good Faith, Quartyard and the Career and Technical Education program at Helix Charter High School. Features: - Live DJ - Panel Discussions - Local Small Business Vendors - Live Workshops - Free Food Distribution - City + County + Community Resource Pop Ups DREAMS+DUCATS is a nonprofit education consultancy that designs solutions to evolve learning alongside community + culture. Learn more at dreamsducats.org Stay Connected Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

In swing states like Georgia, growing numbers of South Asians could make a difference this election. So how do they feel about the woman some call "Lotus POTUS?"

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice authorized the restoration of the social media platform's service in Brazil, over a month after its nationwide shutdown, according to a court document.

Learn how to make authentic spicy, fermented kimchi at home! Kimchi is a Korean style of fermented vegetables. It's usually spicy and there are hundreds of ways to make it! We will explore some of them. Includes your own take-home jar of kimchi Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and different styles of kimchi Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria Taste: We'll have a variety of fermented kimchi styles to sample Do It Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of spicy kimchi to take home and ferment Save $10 or more when you bring a friend or posse! (Each guest must have a ticket). For more information visit: fermentersclub.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Works in Progress event. This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122. To join the zoom webinar, click here! Meeting ID: 837 1686 4012 Passcode: SDIS Dr. Montebruno Saller received her doctoral degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California. She is writing a book titled Japanese American Citizens as Survivors of the Hiroshima Atomic Bombing (Routledge, forthcoming). This book tells the story of young American citizens of Japanese ancestry who were in Hiroshima during World War II and their efforts to survive the atomic bomb, make their way back to the United States, build a life on the painful memories of their past, start a social movement to obtain medical relief from both the Japanese and American governments, and contribute to the peace movement for a world without nuclear weapons. Her presentation will discuss the challenges she has faced in the writing process.