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The THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY of San Diego will present a unique program on Saturday August 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. featuring RYOKI YAMAGUCHI – Japan’s premier Theatre Organist. RYOKI’s concert performance will feature theatre organ favorites and Americana selections played on our 4 Manual 24 Rank 1927 WURLITZER Theatre Pipe Organ. Mr. Yamaguchi is a graduate of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music and has distinguished himself as an exceptionally talented musician in classical and theatre organ circles. He tours extensively throughout the world and has played in notable world class venues. RYOKI has a special connection with San Diego. In 2022, the American Theatre Organ Society’s National Convention was held in San Diego and he surprised and dazzled audiences as a featured concert artist. Shortly thereafter, he returned to San Diego to record a new album on our 1927 WURLIZTER. His newly released CD musically honors the connection between TOKYO and SAN DIEGO – as well as between RYOKI and our appreciative audiences. Join us on Saturday August 10th at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church 3902 Kenwood in Spring Valley, CA. to hear this exceptional talent. Tickets are $20 at the door or $17 if purchased in advance. For more information and advance purchases, go to the Theatre Organ Society of San Diego website (www.tossd1.org). *****ADDITIONAL INFO Follows on THEATRE ORGAN SOCITY of San Diego ***** WHO we are, WHY we are here, and WHAT we do. • The THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY of SAN DIEGO is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the theatre organ and its art form. • We present quality entertainment featuring our 1927 WURLITZER Theater Pipe Organ in concerts, authentic accompaniment to silent films and novelty performances. • We engage various highly talented, professional theater organists for our Program Series to provide variety in musical style and program content. Visit: https://www.tossd1.org/ Theater Organ Society of San Diego on Facebook and YouTube

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Starting in Chula Vista, more than 300 law enforcement agencies and Special Olympics athletes will carry the Flame of Hope across seven Southern California counties, culminating June 8 in Long Beach to launch the 2024 Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games. Members of San Diego Law Enforcement Agencies and Special Olympics Southern California Athletes, including: Chula Vista Chief of Police Roxana Kennedy San Diego Assistant Chief Bernie Colon Special Olympics Global Messenger, Athlete and Law Enforcement Torch Run Council Member, Thomas Selbe Members from additional law enforcement agencies and Special Olympics athletes ABOUT LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN (www.sosc.org/torchrun). Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is the largest public awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC). While Law Enforcement Torch Run is represented in all 50 U.S. states, Canadian provinces and 46 nations with 97,000 officers around the world, Southern California is one of the leading programs in the world, raising $1.7 million in 2023 alone. Since Law Enforcement Torch Run’s inception in 1981, it has raised more than $1 billion globally to support Special Olympics. ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (www.sosc.org) Special Olympics Southern California enriches the lives of athletes and their communities through sports, leadership programs and athlete health. Our free, year-round programs lead to improved health, self-confidence, and independence among athletes with intellectual disabilities and acceptance and inclusion in the community. Special Olympics Southern California has earned a four-star ranking from Charity Navigator for exceeding industry standards. This ranking is the highest Charity Navigator offers to an organization and is given because Special Olympics has demonstrated strong financial health and a commitment to accountability and transparency. Learn more at www.sosc.org.