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Advocates say California’s immigrant citizens who need it should get ballots and voting help in their own language.

The Military Spouse Association of Camp Pendleton (MSACP) is a non-profit, all-volunteer, service organization, committed to helping our military families and surrounding communities. We are planning our 2024 fundraiser and want to personally invite you to join us! Our 24th Annual Margaritaville Benefit & Auction will take place on March 16, 2024 at Pacific Views Event Center, located aboard Camp Pendleton at 202850, San Jacinto Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058. Margaritaville is a live and silent auction and includes live entertainment, dinner, and opportunity giveaways. This event is attended by over 200 Senior Leadership, Marines, Sailors, their significant others and families, and local business leaders. Each year, the MSACP raises funds to provide college scholarships for military dependents stationed aboard or living near Camp Pendleton. The MSACP also awards Community Enrichment Grants to local organizations and projects that support our military families. Organizations include Semper Fi Fund, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego, Dogs on Deployment, United through Reading, and more. All proceeds from the Benefit & Auction directly fund these efforts. The Benefit & Auction has been widely successful through generous sponsorships and donations by people and organizations such as you! We were thrilled to award over $190,000 in scholarships and grants over the last 3 years! We hope to see you there.

The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4.4% in March, up from a revised 4.8% in February and above the year-ago estimate of 3.5%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

Balboa Park is home to desert plants from around the world. Some are strikingly beautiful in their symmetry, while others appear alien looking. Each has found ways to survive in arid environments where most life forms are unable to thrive. This tour focuses on the clever adaptations and beauty of many fascinating cacti and succulents in the recently revitalized Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Plants have a broad range of defenses that enable them to survive being attacked by other life forms. Some of these defenses can be toxic to various animals, including humans. Conversely, plants have also served as the basis of 70%-80% of beneficial pharmaceuticals. This tour highlights Balboa Park’s many examples of plants to treat with caution. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch has been considered a kingmaker in Republican circles. Now two men he shunned — former President Donald Trump and former Fox star Tucker Carlson — are in the spotlight.

Nearly half of the over 400 species of trees in Balboa Park come from Australia. A tour of this collection, their unusual properties, and how they survive here will be explored. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for the North Park Mini Book Fair on June 29, 2024, at the charming North Park Mini Park! This intimate event will feature a select group of booksellers, offering a unique and curated literary experience. Explore a variety of books, and engage with fellow book enthusiasts. In addition to browsing an array of books, you can dive into creative fun with engaging, hands-on activities suitable for all ages, live music performances while you explore the fair, story time perfect for the little ones (10:30 a.m.), and check out our exclusive book fair merchandise, a new bag perfect for carrying your new reads. Featured Vendors: - Mysterious Galaxy - The Comicbook Artists of San Diego - Joyride Bookshop - The Library Shop - Elizarraras Art - Cottage Craft - Adam Gnade plus so much more!! For more info, visit verbatimbooks.com/events Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Storytelling has always been a big part of our lives. The good news is that everyone has a story, and we at Readers Magnet love to share them. We believe in providing a platform for all writers, especially independent authors, to share their stories, fostering connections between them and their readers. And what better platform for you to connect and share your story with the world than The Festival of Storytellers? The Festival of Storytellers is the biggest virtual book fair created by Readers Magnet as a response to the pandemic's challenges on in-person book events. Now in its fifth chapter, the Festival welcomes authors of all expressions, subjects, styles, occupations, orientations, and heritages to share their stories and experiences, discuss ideas, inform, inspire, and know each other. The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 5 in January promises to be bigger and more exciting. It shows everyone has a story to tell and provides close access to readers and storytellers alike. The Festival will stream 100+ authors with hyper-focused stories, panels, and live Q&A sessions to help take your book to the next level. The all-in-one event will bring you closer to your readers and potential buyers than ever before, all from the comfort of your home. Grab the chance to join 20,000 of the world's brightest minds in publishing to learn, share stories, and connect online for two weeks, from January 22 to Feb. 4, 2024. Go on and register at www.thefestivalofstorytellers.com now! To learn more about The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 5, feel free to call 1-800-805-0762 or email us at events@readersmagnet.com. You could also visit www.readersmagnet.com for more info. We are here to help you!

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org, using the sponsor code MVLIBRARY. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room