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Frontwave Credit Union is springing into action with a heartwarming Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us at our Oceanside headquarters for a day of fun, food, and furry friends. With the help of local pet rescues and the Frontwave Foundation, we're making it easier than ever to adopt a pet and support the organizations that give them a second chance. We’re proud to work alongside amazing organizations making a difference every day: Labs and More, Woofs & Wags, A New Life Rescue, Sunrise Rescue, Friends of Cats, Amazing Strays Rescue, San Diego House Rabbit Society, and Furballs Furever. Adoption Perks: -$100 toward adoption fees – Our way of helping you open your heart and home to a new companion. - $100 donation per adoption – The Frontwave Foundation will donate $100 to the rescue for every pet adopted. - Pet swag – Get a Frontwave leash and collar for your new best friend. - Free wellness exam – Adopt through a partner rescue and receive a free wellness check at Freddie’s Place Animal Hospital. - Food trucks and treats – Fuel your day with local favorites like Puras Papas, The Cali Food Truck, and Aloha Ice Co.—don’t forget a pup cup! - Special guests – Snap photos and meet players and mascots from the San Diego Clippers, and Strike Force. Each of these groups is powered by volunteers and fosters, working tirelessly to save and rehome animals across Southern California. Your support helps ensure every animal has a chance at a better life. This event is part of our Frontwave Give360 and Pets Place programs—Frontwave’s commitment to giving back to the community and supporting pet rescues with food, supplies, and funding. Give360 is a comprehensive, 360-degree approach to giving that ensures every dollar raised and every resource donated goes directly back into the local organizations that help strengthen the neighborhoods where we live and serve. “Our Spring Pet Adoption Event is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action,” said Bill Birnie, CEO of Frontwave Credit Union. “We’re proud to work with our rescue partners and volunteers to help every pet find a loving family and home.” Frontwave Credit Union, a member-owned not-for-profit, serves over 125,000 members and manages more than $1.4 billion in assets across San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Originally founded as Camp Pendleton Federal Credit Union in 1952, Frontwave has become a leader in financial services, offering checking, savings, loans, credit cards, and financial education. The credit union has been named San Diego’s Best Credit Union four out of the last five years and has earned multiple national awards for service and workplace excellence. Visit: https://www.frontwavecu.com/petadoption Frontwave Credit Union on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego’s biggest outdoor vegan market. Presented by Viridian Productions and A Way Home For Dogs on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Live DJ | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Enjoy an incredible selection of food and drinks, with over 50 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Churros and so much more. SPECIAL EVENT: San Diego Super Adoption at the North Park Vegan Market Join local rescues and shelters to meet adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Connect with local organizations that are making a difference and learn about volunteer opportunities, fostering and other ways to help homeless animals in San Diego. This special event will be happening in the North Park Mini Park during the North Park Vegan Market. The North Park Vegan Market is located next to the North Park Mini Park, a great place to meet up with your favorite people to enjoy a day of food and fun. This spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. Vendors are set up on 29th St and both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave. Stop by the A Way Home For Dogs booth to meet adoptable pups and to learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. This is a rain or shine event. PARKING: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Vegan Food Popup Events by Viridian Productions are free monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

In the last few months, bands including Hotline TNT and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have pulled music from Spotify in a new wave of artist-led protests against the platform.

To celebrate Native Plant Month, we’re planning a special chapter meeting with a panel discussion about wildfire, the opportunity to learn more about our chapter’s work, and ways to become involved. We will have seeds, books and CNPS merchandise for sale, which helps support our chapter. The panel discussion will help dispel myths and misinformation about wildfires and provide recommendations on ways to make your landscape and area surrounding your home more fire resilient. Our panelists include: Home Hardening – Drew Hubbell, Principal of Hubbell and Hubbell Architects; Defensible Space Landscaping – Greg Rubin, owner of California’s Own Native Landscape Design; Wildfire Ecology – Richard Halsey, Director of California Chaparral Institute. Want to get a head start? Explore the CNPS Wildfire Resources Visit: Wildfire Panel Discussion: Nature, Our Homes, and the Spaces In Between

Fridays, 9 a.m. - 12:30p.m. October 4–25 (4 weeks, 14 total hours of instruction) On location at Children’s Pool in La Jolla Working outdoors in the landscape is always inspiring—each moment and every place is unique and beautiful. Plein air painting is an excellent way to learn about oil painting technique and triumph over creative issues while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow artists. The class will emphasize value study, landscape composition, and color theory using a limited palette taught through demonstration and individual instruction. The first class will meet at the Children’s Pool Lifeguard Station, 850 Coast Blvd., La Jolla, 92037. Materials: Oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Lemon,* Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White (large tube,) Cadmium Orange Pure. Brushes: Robert Simmons white natural bristle flat # 40F, sizes 2,3, 4, and 6, and a small, pointed sable brush for detail; small steel palette knife. Other: portable easel; Compose-It Grid 6-in-1; several 6” x 8” or 8” x 10” canvas boards; Gamsol odorless solvent; small cup or container; 12” x 16” wooden palette; paper towels; sun hat; old shirt. * Buy only pure Cadmium colors—not hues. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/9?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=66d20932ac28221b1eab8733&ss_email_id=66e0ad17c887770c30ee4146&ss_campaign_name=ACOUSTIC+EVENINGS+%7C+SD+MODERNISM+LECTURES+%7C+CHAMBER+MUSIC+SERIES+&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-09-10T20%3A33%3A48Z Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Headliner: Mike Falzone Get ready for a night of laughter, great drinks, and good vibes at Thorn Street Brewery! Whether you’re bringing a HOT date, your besties, or just yourself, this is the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy a fantastic comedy lineup. The friendly atmosphere makes it easy to mingle before and after the show—so who knows, maybe you’ll leave with some new friends (or even a better date!). This is a great way to celebrate valentines day. Mike’s been seen and heard in Final Space on ADULT SWIM, COMING TO THE STAGE on Hulu, and was a former host of Discovery’s Sourcefed on YouTube. Mike (as wrestlin’ Fred). Mike currently hosts two popular podcasts: Dynamic Banter & Welcome to Our Podcast with his wife Zoja as well as a monthly version of Surrounded in the Lab at the Hollywood Improv. Happy Hour Highlights: $7 beers Tasty bites to pair with your brews Banana Peel Productions on Instagram

This family focused charity event for Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation is coming up! Taking place at the San Diego Zoo, it’s open to all ages. Date: Sunday, May 18, 2024 Time: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. (plus all-day Zoo access!) Location: San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Witness the magic of the San Diego Zoo before the gates open to the public at the second annual Rady Children’s Wild Walkabout. This one-of-a-kind experience takes kids and families on an adventure with captivating animal encounters, hands-on activities, and a special Wildlife Explorers Basecamp celebration. Fundraise with your family for a fun-filled day of memory-making while your kids soak up the importance of community and compassion through giving back. *Fundraising minimum applies. Space is limited. Sign up today for an unforgettable adventure! Rady Children's Hospital Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy a multicultural book and related craft focused on themes of diversity and inclusion, geared for kids ages 3-6 and their families. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/cultural-storytime-and-craft-427079

Roman Wolves in Little Italy is hosting an Easter celebration featuring a thoughtfully curated menu rooted in Roman tradition. Diners can choose from the à la carte menu or enjoy a $70 pre-fixed menu featuring comforting classics and rich Italian flavors. Served from noon until 11 p.m. on Easter Sunday, menu offerings include appetizers such as Mozzarella in Carrozza, breaded mozzarella on a bed of pesto heirloom tomato sauce, or Lamb Lollipops, followed by house-made pastas such as Pappardelle Ragu di Roma or Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe. Entrées include Pollo Romana in a caper butter lemon sauce, Filetto di Manzo topped with garlic herb butter, or signature tableside Cheese Wheel Pasta. Guests can end their meal with a housemade Tiramisu. Roman Wolves also offers a thoughtful wine list and creative cocktails to complement the experience. Roman Wolves is located at 1980 Kettner Blvd, Suite 10, San Diego, CA 92101. For reservations and more information, visit romanwolves.com.

Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, a Canadian startup says it will move ahead, whether or not rules are in place.