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As chief marketing officer, Heather Milne Barger is responsible for the strategic coordination of information to staff, the public, and press about all things KPBS. She oversees a team of 22 that covers marketing strategy, events, social media, branding and messaging, graphic design, digital content and technology, advertising, media and public relations, data analysis, and government affairs. She has worked in public media for eight years and has never once been bored.

This seasonal event includes fun for both kids and adults alike! Feel free to bring a blanket and lunch, while relaxing under the autumn blue sky overlooking Volcan mountain in the distance. U-pick veggies, pumpkin patch, reptile zoo, hayride, cider pressing, hoedown and jug band show, petting zoo, candle dipping, and painting craft included with a festival package. Archery, paintball gallery, and tomahawk throwing included with adventure package. Every Weekend beginning September 23 - October 29, 2023 *dates and times subject to change Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Bruce Rogow is chief technology officer at KPBS where he oversees engineering, information technology, television broadcast operations, construction management, and total quality management for the station.

True victory is victory over oneself Entrenched in an elite sumo training facility in Tokyo, six men practice, eat, love, play and ultimately fight. Akio arrives as an angry, ambitious 18 year old with a lot to learn. Expecting validation, dominance and fame, and desperate to move up the ranks, he slams headlong into his fellow wrestlers, especially Mitsuo, the highest ranked fighter. With sponsorship money at stake, their bodies on the line, and their futures at risk, the wrestlers struggle to carve themselves – and one another – into the men they dream of being. Lisa Sanaye Dring has painted a vivid world with poetic precision, mixing ancient, divine ritual with the guttural ferocity of competition. "SUMO" was a hit as part of our DNA New Work Series in 2021. Directed by Ralph B. Peña (artistic director of Ma-Yi Theater) and featuring live taiko drumming, we are thrilled to bring this tenderly drawn and unique work to life for San Diego audiences. “Welcome to the dohyō. Where the national heroes of Japan are made. These men are not gods, they are sumo. But sumo wrestlers were once gods.” Stay Connected with La Jolla Playhouse! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

4 Thursdays each month from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 welcome! This month-long series is full of hands-on, engaging crafts using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics). These hands-on activities will allow your child to express themselves in a creative way while practicing and building fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination and much more. This series is a wonderful introduction to a creative and nurturing learning environment. Projects encourage problem-solving in creative and innovative ways, and include wood, textiles, clay, paper, and glass arts. Students will make fun, beautiful pieces to take home over the course of the series. Students explore a variety of mediums to teach hand skills to children using safe, natural materials. Each project teaches craftsmanship, dexterity and material exploration. Projects range from woodworking, sewing, ceramics, paper crafts, textiles to fusing glass. Young students will make beautiful pieces to take home over the course of the series. All materials included. Projects are changed regularly, so students can return month after month to continue exploring and developing their skills! • Scholarships available • Homeschooler vendors welcome • Military and sibling discounts • Drop-in's welcome Stay Connected with San Diego Craft Collective! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

4 Tuesdays each month from 5 – 7:30 p.m. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome! This four-class series taught by ceramicist Isra Basurto serves as an introduction to wheel-thrown ceramics where teens will learn the important steps of throwing, trimming, and glazing. Each week a different step is taught. Within this 4-week course, students learn how to create functional pottery pieces while exploring their creativity! Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class. All skill levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome. • Scholarships available • Homeschooler vendors welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected with San Diego Craft Collective! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

The ubiquitous chemicals, linked to cancer and other diseases, build up in people and the environment.

San Diego Gives & Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - Day of Service Volunteer with us Friday, September 8, 2023, from 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. Come one, come all for a river bed cleanup event at Lakeside's River Park Conservancy! Show your commitment to positive change in San Diego County by volunteering with us September 8 for San Diego Gives Day of Service, a one-day, countywide collective volunteer effort to help support the transformational work of San Diego County nonprofits. We can accomplish great things with the support of volunteers like you. To register for this event, please visit here. For more information, email us or call 619-443-4770. This is an opportunity to enjoy a morning with family and friends helping to take care of our river bed. Careful removal of trash from the San Diego River Bed improves the health of the river ecosystem and all the creatures that depend upon it. Volunteers will bag trash and place items in provided containers T-Shirts will be handed out to all who pre-register and bottled water will be on hand if you forget to bring your own, compliments of United Way. * Families, corporate groups and service groups are welcome * Minors must be accompanied by an adult * Closed-toed shoes and long pants required * Sun protection is highly recommended: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc * Bring a reusable water bottle * Tools and supplies will be provided... BUT... * ... If you have a favorite pair of work gloves, snake gaiters, or 'grabbing' tool to pick up trash, then please feel free to bring them! * Restroom facilities available * Plan for walking on uneven terrain, stooping, and bending We hope to see you here! Connect with Lakeside's River Park Conservancy on Facebook!

San Diego-based amphibious assault ship USS Boxer is heading back to San Diego for repairs.

Quartet Nouveau returns to the garden at Art Produce joined by baritone Jonathan Nussman for a free community concert. This one hour performance features the "Juliet Letters" by Elvis Costello and The Brodsky Quartet. This piece was inspired by a Veronese academic who had taken on the task of replying to letters addressed to "Juliet Capulet." The idea of what was in these letters provided the inspiration for this work and Costello said about the music, "It's not a rock opera. It's a new thing." Quartet Nouveau is a San Diego based string quartet and is happy to collaborate with Jonathan whose varied interests include opera, theater, improvisation and chamber music. This concert is made possible by a grant from the Qualcomm Foundation. Related events: Connect with Quartet Nouveau on Facebook!