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After the 1996 Dickey Amendment halted federal spending on gun violence research, a small group of academics pressed on, with little money or support. Now a new generation is taking up the charge.

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Join us for a social neighborhood cleanup event to celebrate Plastic Free July, co-hosted by The Mighty Bin and Bivouac Ciderworks! Join us for a rewarding morning of cleaning, socializing, and making a positive impact on our community and the environment. Bring Your Own Supplies: We encourage all attendees to bring their own buckets, gloves, and trash pickers to help clean up the neighborhood effectively. However, if you don't have these supplies, don't worry! We will have some available for you to borrow, thanks to North Park Main Street. Light Breakfast Provided: Thank you to Nomad Donuts, who is generously providing bagels & cream cheese for the first 30 volunteers. Come early to get a light breakfast before heading out. Discounts and Offers: Bivouac, known for its delicious ciders and commitment to sustainability, will offer a 20% discount on food and beverages on the cleanup day. Treat yourself to some refreshing drinks and tasty treats after our hard work. The Mighty Bin, San Diego’s first zero waste grocery store, will offer a special 20% in-store discount to all volunteers. After the cleanup, head to The Mighty Bin to get all your plastic-free, package-free, organic, local and non-toxic food, personal care, and household products. Located at 2855 El Cajon Blvd Suite 4, San Diego, CA 92104. Plastic Free July: Plastic Free July is a global movement encouraging individuals and communities to reduce their plastic consumption and waste. By participating in this cleanup event, you're actively contributing to this essential initiative and showing your commitment to a cleaner future. We look forward to seeing you on July 29!

Come gather in community around the fire-pit circle the last Sunday of each month. Come late afternoon to enjoy the peaceful land at Surprise Farm Retreat Center for a walkabout and some solitude. Feel free to grab a book from the library, meditate in the meditation garden, enjoy the sunset... Around sunset, we'll build and start the fire. Grandfather fire invites story telling and community. Bring a poem, song, drum, guitar, musical instrument, story, snacks and a beverage or two! Come enjoy listening and sharing in a non-judgmental and intentional community amongst the serene land and nature.

Join The Forum Carlsbad and San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum at Discovery Days this summer. Guests can enjoy five rotating, hands-on, mobile, innovative exhibits in the garden area, designed to engage families in exciting STEM based learning challenges. The exhibit descriptions are below: Rigamajig: This set of wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts and rope allows children to learn about engineering and craftsmanship through play. Children get a chance to use their hands and problem solve to build anything they can imagine. Light Wall: Experiment with light and design using giant, colored pegs on the light wall. Literacy, shapes, patterns and more are reinforced with this hands-on exhibit. Imagination Playground: Discover the fundamentals of architecture using large foam blocks. Children’s collaboration skills will be put to the test as they work together to complete challenges. Snap Circuits: Snap Circuits is a kit with pieces that snap together to create complete circuits. Children and grownups can easily follow projects to light up a light bulb, make a fan spin, and even create noise with a speaker. This exhibit is a great way for children to learn about electricity, engineering and circuits. Wind Tunnel: This exhibit allows children to experiment with aerodynamics. They will explore how lift, drag and air pressure affect a flying object. Little ones will launch a scarf into the wind tunnel and watch as it floats to the top or gets stuck at the bottom. Ramps: Playing with ramp systems helps children explore and discover how structure affects elevation, speed, distance and motion. This collection of loose parts can be combined in many ways — making the construction possibilities endless. Coding: With colored markers, paper and Ozobots, children discover the magic of coding. Little robots will teach kids about computer engineering, robotics, and the importance of testing and improving their designs. For more information, visit here!

Learn about lifestyle changes and habits that everyone can use to maintain a healthy brain. Connect with Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library on Facebook!

The Palomar Radio Control Flyers is hosting National Model Aviation Day at Johnson Field in Fallbrook on Saturday, August 12 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. where you can learn more about Radio Control Aircraft and sign up for free flying lessons. During this event, you will be able to see airplanes, jets, helicopters and drones fly at Johnson Field, home of the Palomar Radio Control Flyers club, that was founded in 1955. You will learn about and be able to see the many different kinds of Radio Control (R/C) aircraft that are routinely flown at this location. “The RC flying hobby is fun for people of all ages,” said Board Member and Club Ambassador Doug Abel. “We have over 200 members, ranging from 7 to 90 years old.” The club will have static displays of models, demonstrations of various forms of flight, and club members who will be available to answer your questions. Flights will take place all day. Palomar Radio Control Flyers is located close to the intersection of I-15 and Route 76 (Pala Road) in Fallbrook. From Interstate 15 go east on Pala Road approximately 1/4 mile to Pankey Road and turn north onto the dirt road to the field. ### The Palomar Radio Control Flyers was founded in 1955 and has been at its present 85 acre location for more than 20 years. For more information, contact: Doug Abel, Board Member/Club Ambassador Palomar Radio Control Flyers Email Follow Palomar RC Flyers on Facebook!

Join us from July 28 to Aug. 26, 2023 for SummerFest, a month-long celebration of innovative chamber music and more. Composed in 1707, Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno (The Triumph of Time and Truth) is Handel’s very first oratorio. It features four allegorical characters: Beauty, Pleasure, Time, and Truth. Time and Truth join forces to divert Beauty’s desire from fleeting pleasures of the moment to more enduring values, and to direct her gaze from the surface to the essence of being. Performed in the spectacular Baker-Baum Auditorium at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, Handel’s drama is reimagined by director Sydney Roslin in her Opera Neo directorial debut, and conducted by world-renowned harpsichordist and conductor Jory Vinikour. Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9 at 2:30 p.m. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/22-23-opera-neo-handel/ La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram