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On the risky journey from the Global South to Europe, migrants often perish. In a town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, near a river where dozens have drowned, citizens seek to provide closure to the families.

Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission! This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom. If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com. Audience: This event is recommended for adults. Children are welcome!

Join us for an exciting evening with PBS NewsHour's Stephanie Sy! Get ready to be inspired and enlightened as we welcome Stephanie Sy, the renowned journalist from NewsHour, for an exclusive event at the KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center at 5200 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Stephanie Sy will share her insights and experiences, offering a unique perspective on current events and the world around us. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with one of the most respected voices in journalism. Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beer and wine will round out the evening. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of thought-provoking discussions and captivating stories. We can't wait to see you there!

Ned Rorem would have been 100 this fall, and his fourth quartet is based on impressions from a collection of Picasso’s paintings (“sort of,” in the composer’s words). How do other art forms influence and inform each other? How can our dialogue with masterpieces of the past be shared in our performances today? This collection of works on its own can’t possibly answer these questions, but may pose some of its own… Program to include: Haydn – Quartet No. 39 in F♯ minor, Op. 50, No. 4 (1787) Ravel – Quartet (1903) Ned Rorem – Quartet No. 4 (1995)

The Forum Carlsbad, an outdoor lifestyle shopping in the heart of Carlsbad, is excited to bring back its signature event, the Art & Wine Walk, on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. Throughout the free event, guests can stroll around the center to view artwork from visiting and local artists in participating shops. Along the way, stop by two Wine Gardens for a special wine tasting and live acoustic music. The Wine Garden presented by Jimbo’s will offer guests an opportunity to taste a variety of wines and complimentary bites from Mirabelle Charcuterie, Carlsbad's premier charcuterie company where ingredients are fresh, in-season and locally sourced. Guests can also enjoy the acoustic sounds of Marelle in the Garden Area and David Shyde in the Breezeway throughout the event. Guests must be 21 years or older to enter the Wine Gardens.

Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 (Lobby entertainment and discount mimosa bar opens at 9:30 a.m. Doors to the hall opens at 10 a.m.) The Bridal Bazaar is San Diego's #1 Wedding Expo where you can see and experience everything you need to make your wedding day complete. This is San Diego's largest fall bridal show so you'll find more ideas, more style, and more choices to help you plan your day, your way. We partner with top wedding professionals to bring you the biggest and best collection of wedding products and services in San Diego. Small bridal shows held in hotels don't come close to offering the variety of services, selection and options you'll find at the Bridal Bazaar. Perhaps that's why the Bridal Bazaar has been named "San Diego's Best Bridal Show" every year brides voted. Located in Hall F at the San Diego Convention Center. In one exciting day at the Bridal Bazaar you can... -See the photography, taste the cakes, smell the flowers, hear the music - experience everything in person! -Be inspired by nearly 150 wedding exhibits. -Discover the latest trends and new ideas. -Talk with top professionals face-to-face and find the ones that reflect your style and vision. -Find amazing wedding packages and prices from San Diego's best wedding vendors. -Enjoy California's largest wedding fashion show with the latest designs for everyone in your wedding. -Participate in Friar Tux's exclusive Michael Kors luxury bag giveaway! Open to only Bridal Bazaar attendees! Bridal Bazaar on Facebook / Instagram

Researchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and depression.

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, with Acoustic Evenings originator and presenter Jefferson Jay, will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the series that showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent with an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers. Four concerts, three performances each: Bri Schillings, Sierra Marin, Jamie Shadowlight; Sue Palmer & Liz Ajuzie, Jack Tempchin, Lisa Sanders; Jefferson Jay plays Don Truesdail, Hugh Gaskins, Gaby Aparicio; Marie Haddad, Israel Maldonado, Jimmy Patton & Enrique Platas. After concert meet and greet. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Yang Style Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body co-ordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing.

The most anticipated installment of San Diego Filipino Cinema’s year-long programming, the San Diego Filipino Film Festival (SDFFF) is back on its third year this fall from October 3-8, 2023. Held during Filipino American History Month in October, SDFFF is SDFC's centerpiece event that aims to raise awareness for Filipino cinema as an important art form and a powerful tool for representation, education, and entertainment. SDFFF will bring San Diego communities together to celebrate diversity, culture, and heritage through cinema with a diverse mix of narrative features, documentaries, and short films. "Asian Persuasion" Directed by Jhett Tolentino: Following a poorly negotiated divorce settlement, Mickey is saddled with alimony payments that he simply cannot afford. To avoid paying, he comes up with a scheme, with the help of his best friend Caspian, to get his ex-wife Avery remarried by creating a fake online dating profile for her. He finds Lee, a potential suitor from the dating site, and coaches Lee on how to make Avery fall for him. Everything goes smoothly until Mickey's plot backfires on him. He rushes to clean up his act to win Avery back. He might be too late.