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Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Open Ears Project, R.F Kuang's The Poppy War trilogy and a Dungeons & Dragons show called DesiQuest.

The agency is replacing its COVID-specific guidance with general guidance for respiratory viruses that says people should stay home when they are sick.

The dates of potential exposure are from Sept. 15, 2023 to Feb. 21, 2024.

When: Wednesday, November 22 — 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Overview We’re delighted to announce our first-ever Gratitude Journaling workshop! This unique offering combines the art of handwriting and gratitude journaling, November is a month to be grateful for all the good things in our life, and we invite you to join us to learn about this method which is probably one of the most overlooked methods of self-care, but it’s simple, easily accessible, and the benefits are unmeasurable. Whether you’ve kept a journal or sketchbook your whole life — or have often thought you’d like to experiment with these forms — we invite you to join us for this hands-on workshop that will enrich your gratefulness practice. No prior experience is necessary! Throughout the session, we will cover: Step-by-step instructions on basic monoline italic (lower case alphabet), the simplest, and the most practical style for bullet journaling Gratitude Journal Prompts to improve your daily practice. Materials included: - Spiral Grid Notebooks - Black Ink Gel Pen Connect with Strenger Studio on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Hear ye, hear ye! Welcome, families, to our Fairy Tale Ball, where you’ll find crafts, games, and other activities for young royalty, fairies, dragons, and aspiring villains! Come in costume—fairy-tale themed or otherwise—or in your average 21st century garb. (We won’t judge you, peasant.) No registration required. Audience: Recommended for ages 3+

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months old and older get a flu shot every year. It takes about two weeks for immunity to develop, so it's important to get vaccinated early in the fall, before flu season begins. And this is your chance! At this pop-up flu clinic, the County of San Diego Department of Health and Human Services will offer free flu vaccines to anyone ages 6 months and older. You can make an appointment to attend through here, or simply drop in. Audience: Adults and children Stay Connected with CDC on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Local nonprofit, Miracle Babies will hold its Boogie 4 Babies event at Belly Up Tavern on October 14 from 6 p.m. until midnight. Miracle Babies invites all to come move and groove while raising critical funds for their programs benefitting NICU families. This event will include spectacular live auction opportunities, delicious food, libations, and dancing. ‘Boogie 4 Babies’ will feature live music from Charlie’s Angels the Band and DJ Psyched throughout the evening. Founded in 2009, Miracle Babies has committed the last 14 years to providing support to NICU families in their time of need. Their mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. In addition, Miracle Babies hosts monthly diaper distributions that are open to all families, not just those with children in the NICU. Early bird tickets are on sale now through September 15. Pricing for this event starts at $150 for general admission and $250 for VIP tickets. For information on sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets please visit here. ABOUT MIRACLE BABIES Miracle Babies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. Our tagline is “Together for a better beginning,” reflecting the importance of this family connection in the critical early weeks and months of an infant’s life and its linkage to improved health outcomes. Transportation issues, including the increasing cost of gas, hospital parking fees, or medically unable to drive are significant barriers that many families in San Diego County, Los Angeles, and Orange County must overcome to be with their babies. Miracle Babies newest initiative, My Brain & My Baby, aims to support mothers suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression with early detection and acute medical care. By providing free transportation and mental health assistance to families, Miracle Babies helps alleviate the stressors of everyday life resulting in better health outcomes for the growth and development of baby. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

The fact it was hoodwinked into sisterhood with a fictional city means that Newark, N.J., is more trusting and innocent than one would think.

A lively and creative event that brings together fans of the pop sensation Taylor Swift in San Diego for a memorable artistic experience. Participants gather at a Subterranean Coffee in North Park, armed with canvases and paintbrushes, to channel their inner artists while enjoying Swift's music in the background. Our painting will be inspired by Taylor Swift's lyrics or iconic moments from her career. It's a fantastic way for fans to bond over their shared love for her music and express their creativity in a fun and vibrant atmosphere in sunny San Diego. This event is family friendly, but recommended age to complete the painting is 7 and up. ADMISSION | $40-$44 - Please text 619-708-7325 or email Maya Roars to register. Early bird cost is $40 per person until October with a full price of $44. Space is limited. Stay Connected with Subterranean Coffee! Facebook & Instagram

Join us this winter as we discover new ways that art impacts our world. We invite all budding artists ready for new challenges and problem solving as we complete daily art and science activities. January 2 - 5 Ages: Entering Kindergarten-entering 3rd Grade (4 - 8 years old) Registration: Members- $240 | Non-members: $280 Last day of registration: December 19 Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter