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"I just didn't think it would take this long," one veteran head of diversity, who's been job-hunting since last summer, tells NPR.

Explore The Origin of Love this Valentine’s Day at our virtual CARTA Symposium. Our speakers will dive into topics like oxytocin, pair bonding, monogamy, grandmaternal love, and the biological and evolutionary foundations of this powerful human experience. Visit: https://carta.anthropogeny.org/

Kick off the summer and Discover Ocean Beach! Join tens of thousands of visitors for 2 stages of live music, community mural projects, Artists’ Alley featuring handmade items from local artisans, food and merchandise vendors, a Seaside Family Fun Zone, the famous Chili Cook-Off, and more! The Ocean Beergarden will be rockin' all day for guests 21+ looking to enjoy an ice-cold brew or cocktail with an ocean view. It will be near the main stage with live music for guests of all ages. The OB Dirty Birds Wing Eating Contest and Hodad's Burger Eating Contest in the afternoon on the main stage. The Chili Cook-Off features awards for the titles of Hottest Chili, Judges’ Award, and the Grand Prize: People’s Choice Award. Featuring amateur and restaurant divisions, chili entries can be tasted for $2, or attendees can purchase a Master Ticket for $25 and sample every recipe to vote for their favorite. The OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off presented by Buzz Cannabis is Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the 4800-5000 blocks of Newport Avenue and along the waterfront. Free parking is available at the Sun Runner parking lot on Sea World Drive on Pacific Coast Highway. Trolley services will run from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. There is also a free bike valet at the intersection of Bacon Street and Newport Avenue. Ocean Beach MainStreet Association on Facebook / Instagram / X

The Woman's Club of Carlsbad is hosting Melissa Jones of the Women's Museum of California who will speak on "The History of Women's Clubs in America" Saturday, March 22, 2025 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Woman's Club of Carlsbad Clubhouse, 3320 Monroe Street, Carlsbad, 92008. Donations $5, a portion of which will go toward the Women's Museum of California. Visit: https://www.womansclubofcarlsbad.org/store/p183/Speaker%3A_%22History_of_Women%27s_Clubs_in_America%22.html Women's Club of Carlsbad on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for "Xtreme Wellness," featuring the Oside Steppers and guest instructors. Experience modernized step aerobics set to hip-hop music, offering a fun, intense workout that burns calories, boosts cardiovascular health and relieves stress. The event includes showcases, instructional sessions, and practice for all skill levels—from beginner to advanced. All ages and levels are welcome! Bonus Panel Discussion: get to know your instructors and discover how they use movement to enhance their well-being. Hear personal stories and insights on using dance and fitness for health and healing. Moderated by CSUSM Alum, artist/activist, experimental documentarian (and community curator with Mindful Movement) Daja Marks! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xtreme-wellness-keep-it-moving-tickets-1096871204299?aff=oddtdtcreator

Trump has threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, challenging the Fed's independence. Experts say he's not the first president to target the central bank, but he's the most public and aggressive.

Join one of our many habitat restoration projects. Your help is needed to restore precious habitats within San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and the surrounding areas. From removing invasive plants to helping grow native plants indigenous to the area, you help nature thrive, which benefits wildlife and our communities. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Family Friendly, Ages 6+ (minors with guardians); Accessible Trail; Location to be shared before the event. Registration Required RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/volunteer-restoration-event-2025-02-15/ Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Build upon the foundations established in Level 1 and delve deeper into the art of improvisation as we learn how to build fun and engaging scenes. You will learn to create and embody memorable characters with an emphasis on the importance of building strong relationships within scenes. You will also learn how to make strong choices to heighten scenes. The final week of the 8-week class will be a show for friends and family. Taught by Jacob Reiss. Prerequisite: Level 1 – Improv Fundamentals or the Equivalent. Class Information: Saturdays, 2/15-4/5 (7 classes; no class on 3/10), 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. $200, 18+ Oceanside Theatre Company on Instagram

Treat your special someone to one of our “Love Is in the Air” tours. Spend a fun hour getting a glimpse into courtship in the animal kingdom. Find out the fascinating things our exotic ambassadors and their wild cousins undertake to find and entice Mr. or Mrs. Right. You'll be surprised AND entertained! Private tours are February 14 – 16, and are offered at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11a.m., and 1 p.m. Prices begin at $295 for 4 people. Wild Wonders on Facebook / Instagram

Everyone in the community is invited to attend Wings of Hope, hosted by The Elizabeth Hospice, on Sunday, April 27, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event will take place at the California Center for the Arts, located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd in Escondido. Attendees will have the opportunity to honor and celebrate the special people who have touched their lives. Admission is free. Registration is required by April 18 online at: https://elizabethhospice.org/wings/ or by calling 760.796.3708. Attendees will receive a butterfly for release, listen to live music, hear uplifting messages from The Elizabeth Hospice’s grief support team, and enjoy sweet treats. The Elizabeth Hospice, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare leader, has been providing hospice care, palliative care and grief support services to children and adults in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County since 1978. The organization’s highly trained grief counselors help children and adults understand their feelings and thoughts and guide them through the process of coping with the death of a loved one. Grief support services are available to everyone in the community, including those who do not have a patient affiliation with The Elizabeth Hospice. No one needing these services has ever been turned away for financial reasons. In support of the organization’s nonprofit mission, a donation of $50 is suggested to reserve a Painted Lady Butterfly. Additional giving opportunities are available. For more information, contact Tylie Daniels at Tylie.Daniels@ehospice.org or 760.796.3708. All donations benefit The Elizabeth Hospice’s vital services for children and adults impacted by serious illness, grief and loss.