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Even after storms lose their hurricane status and head far inland, they can still cause dangerous floods. Storms like Beryl pose risks far from the coast, even in Canada.

The Louisiana plantation home where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began has Black owners for the first time. They say the 1811 uprising can inspire a new generation to fight racism.

Reduce the risk of wandering, falls, household injuries, medication errors, and more by learning important safety tips to keep people living with memory loss safe and well at home. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is required. Register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education. This project was supported in part by Grant No. 15PBJA-21-GG-02958-MAPX awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

In collaboration with Space Time, join us on Free Third Thursday, December 21 at 5 p.m. for the screening of Ulysses Jenkins' "Inconsequential Doggereal" (1981) followed by a performance at 6 p.m. of "Fates, Boots and Bob: A Hijacked Hootenanny Holiday Hullabaloo" by beck haberstroh, Maria Antonia Eguiarte, mika Castañeda, and Victor Castañeda H. About "Inconsequential Doggereal" | Initially created as an editing exercise for his students at UCSD, Jenkins’ "Inconsequential Doggereal" mixes poetic narrative fragments of self-shot footage with moments ripped from the unending flow of TV news, advertising, and entertainment. The images and sounds of mainstream television are jammed, freeze-framed, looped, overlaid and rewound. About "Fates, Boots and Bob: A Hijacked Hootenanny Holiday Hullabaloo | Bob Cratchit is on his way to work when a spaceship crash lands in his path. In this extraterrestrial twist on a holiday classic, an alien, a museum educator, and an enormous piece of sacred toast help Bob navigate his existential workplace woes. Through a series of sing-alongs, the audience will help Bob decide whether to give in, organize, or burn it all down. Related links: MCASD website | Instagram | Facebook

Develop new skills and strategies for connecting and communicating more effectively with a person experiencing memory loss, and responding when interactions are challenging. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is recommended. Register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education.

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with Jimbo's Naturally Escondido! Make delicious recipes with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo's! Parents and little ones will get to participate and learn together. Today's recipe: Create adorable Koala Cakes with Jimbo's.

Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization.

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Join James Hill, Peter Luongo and the Legacy Ukulele Ensemble for a ukulele experience like no other. Together with the Legacy Ukulele Ensemble, Peter and James will involve the crowd in creating the opening act performance. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring their own ukuleles or borrow one from us to be a part of the opening act experience. All skill levels can be incorporated, and everyone involved will feel the special thrill that comes from making music with others. Don't have a desire to play? That's ok, too. The ukulele experience is truly for everyone. A concert by James Hill, Peter Luongo and The Legacy Ensemble will conclude the evening. This event is presented in collaboration with KALA Brand Music.

In collaboration with Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) and the San Diego Asian Film Festival, join us on Free Third Thursday, February 15 for a film screening of "Wisdom Gone Wild" by Rea Tajiri. "Wisdom Gone Wild" is a vibrant and tender cine-poem. Rea Tajiri collaborates with her Nisei mother as they confront the painful curious reality of wisdom ‘gone wild’ in the shadows of dementia. Made over 16 years, the film blends humor and sadness in an encounter between mother and daughter that blooms into an affectionate portrait of love, care, and a relationship transformed.  Refreshments will be available for purchase from The Kitchen.