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Friends of Malcolm X Library Presents: Annual Gift Day 2025 Fundraiser Join us for a day of celebration, culture, and community as we honor Malcolm X’s 100th Birth Year at the Annual Gift Day Fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Malcolm X Library. Family Fun Day (12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Free Admission) Enjoy an afternoon filled with: • Live Music & Dance Performances • Youth Activities • Food, Merchandise & Information Vendors • Spoken Word • Opportunity Drawing & More! Featuring performances by: Brandon Flowers • HUELOVE • D’Style by DDW • Buffalo Soldiers • Errrverybodi Line Dancers • DJ Charles Egypt • Junkyard Dance Crew & more! Evening Soirée (5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Ticket Required) An elegant evening including: • Art Exhibition • Singing by Toot • Fashion Art Walk • Silent Auction • Hors d’oeuvres Tickets: • $30 in advance • $40 at the door Don’t miss this vibrant community celebration filled with art, culture, and entertainment! https://friendsofthemalcolmxlibrary.org/events/ Friends of Malcolm X Library on Facebook

The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility.

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas is making his first-ever Comic-Con appearance Sunday. Here's how to get into Hall H and what you need to know about lines and wristband rules.

For this exciting U.S. première, Art of Elan affiliate artists bring to life selected works from "Collective Wisdom," an album that explores how music might help people during hard times. Originally recorded by the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s ACO Collective and developed in partnership with the Hush Foundation, the album includes works by Australian composers who completed residencies and workshops in adolescent health units. The resulting music is uplifting and inspiring, and draws from many voices and life experiences. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready to delve into a lively family event that promises to flaunt an exhilarating cornhole competition and electrifying live band performances. There is also a merry-go-round of amusement rides, an array of carnival games, a fascinating off-road show, and splendid food and beverage booths, along with craft and commercial vendors complemented by traditional Western shows. Visit: The Ramona Country Fair

Our Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop is back! Families will use colorful frostings, sprinkles, and fun piping techniques to transform sweater-shaped sugar cookies into edible fashion. Come get creative, show off your skills, then enjoy eating your one-of-a-kind masterpieces. No crumb left! Tickets: How it Works - Please purchase one ticket for every person attending the workshop. This includes adults and kids ages 3 and up. - Kids ages 2 and under are free. Do not purchase a ticket for them. We will count them at check-in. - Your Family Workshop ticket also includes Drop-In Play on the same day. No separate Drop-In Play purchase needed. Quick examples - 1 adult + 1 child age 5 = 2 tickets - 2 adults + 1 child age 7 + 1 child age 2 = 3 tickets (the 2-year-old is free) - 1 adult attending with a baby age 1 = 1 ticket ArtReach: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Family members carry the burden and costs of caring for America's aging population. Federal policy change is slow to come but a new movement and state actions are building momentum.

Kicking off our Summer Author Meet and Greet: Come Meet Author Jolie Tunnell as she discusses her "Loveda Brown Idyllwild" Series, a historical, western murder mystery. Jolie Tunnell on Instagram Friends of the Oceanside Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a thoughtful morning of journaling, sketching, and creative reflection. Begin with an educator-led exploration of the Museum’s galleries, where you’ll engage in guided writing and drawing activities inspired by the art around you. Using prompts rooted in themes from current exhibitions, you’ll have space to pause, observe, and express your thoughts through words or sketches in your own journal. Afterward, head to the Museum Library to personalize your journal cover with decorative elements or create a journal spread. Whether you’re starting fresh or returning to continue your journal practice, this is a chance to deepen your connection to art, and to your own creativity. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's reporters on the ground in Italy reflect on a far-flung, jam-packed Winter Olympics.