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Between replay review, automated balls and strikes and viral lowlights on social media, the work of baseball umpires has been transformed by technology. But none of that has deterred aspiring umpires.

Carlsbad Reads Together is an annual city-wide event held every April that connects the entire community through reading and special programming and events. This year, please join the Library for a fascinating evening with great American poet, novelist, and essayist Julia Alvarez, as she discusses this year’s selection, "The Cemetery of Untold Stories," in conversation with Susan McBeth. Adventures By the Book on Facebook / Instagram

Are you a word wizard? A spelling bee champion at heart? Or just someone who enjoys a good challenge and making new friends? Then join us for The Spelling Social in Rancho Bernardo! The Spelling Social is a one-of-a-kind event combining the excitement of Scrabble with the warmth of social connection. It’s not just about spelling—it’s about the conversations, the laughs, and the relationships that grow as participants engage with one another across generations. What To Expect At each event, you can look forward to: Scrabble Boards & Writing Materials: Everything you need for a fun-filled evening of spelling and word games will be provided. Snacks & Refreshments: Enjoy snacks and drinks to keep the energy high as you play and socialize. Exciting Prizes: Compete for fun prizes and bragging rights! Community Connection: Meet new friends, share stories, and connect across generations. Why Attend The Spelling Social? Connect Across Generations: Build meaningful relationships with people of all ages—whether you're a high school senior, a grandparent, or anywhere in between. Learn & Share: Discover new perspectives as you share knowledge, stories, and experiences with others. Have Fun: Play games, enjoy delicious snacks, and compete for prizes in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Unwind & Relax: Take a break from your routine and spend time in a fun, stress-free environment designed for connection and laughter. Support Community Building: Be part of a movement that fosters intergenerational understanding, respect, and collaboration. About The Spelling Social The Spelling Social was developed by Aging Advising, a senior living placement agency. They are dedicated to helping families locate appropriate senior living communities for their loved ones and they publish the widely distributed Aging Handbook that helps families navigate the aging process. Each event is proudly sponsored by Heartfelt Care Agency, a trusted name in licensed senior in-home caregiving and memory care support. Their mission is to prioritize compassion, personalized care, and open communication to elevate the quality of care for seniors and adults. Together, Aging Advising and Heartfelt Care Agency are committed to creating a social event that’s not only fun but also impactful—building relationships and promoting intergenerational connections. Visit: https://heartfeltcareagency.com/oasis-rancho-bernardo-spelling-social-march-18-2025/

Tom Hiddleston stars in the new adaptation of Stephen King's novella — which is somehow a very sweet film about the inevitable approach of death.

Make a difference this Earth Day at the Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup! Join over 5,000 volunteers at 100+ sites from Julian to the coast in San Diego County’s largest earth week cleanup. Help remove litter and debris from your community and be part of a county-wide effort to protect our planet. Registration Opens April 1 I Love A Clean San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Experience an intimate evening of live music with Stevie & Barrio Jazz Club at Roma Norte on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Combining jazz and Latin house music with electronic elements, this collaborative project will elevate and energize your senses. Enjoy uniquely handcrafted cocktails and bites while soaking in the music in Roma Norte’s vibrant atmosphere. The session starts at 8 p.m., you can check out their music here.

Grammy-winning American soprano Susan Narucki joins with superb pianist and frequent collaborator Donald Berman in a recital of music by women composers which includes the world premiere of "The Intelligence of Flowers" by Marti Epstein. The piece utilizes texts of Maurice Maeterlinck to weave a magical experience of tenderness and discovery. These artists are legendary for the elegance and deeply soulful interpretations of repertoire both familiar and new, ranging from the 19th through 21st centuries. Treat yourself to a very special evening!

Revision is a participant of San Diego Design Week, offering workshops centered around the use of reclaimed materials as tools to repair and build communal structures together. This Free exhibition displays the works of remade furniture created with our technique of wicker "kintsugi" after the week long experience. Revision Gallery has 3 large workspaces which will also display various woven works of the Artists in Residence, who are Artists with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; sculpture by local artisans, and several pieces by Revision Director + Artist Joy Boe, which explore the intersection of scrap materials and domestic workers. Light refreshments served. Visit: https://allevents.in/la%20mesa/fusion-scrap-weaving-art-exhibition/200027111700326

Apple TV+ must be happy about how many nominations they've raked in this year for hit shows including Severance and The Studio, NPR critic Linda Holmes says.

To Honor Mental Health Week 2025, Oceanside International Film Festival invites the artistic communities of Oceanside & Beyond to attend "THE ROAD BACK': A Mental Health Film Series for the Mind, Body & Soul. This Special Film Showcase In-Partnership with the Oceanside Theatre Company Celebrates the Vital Role of the Arts in the Healing Process, Mental Well-Being and the Resilience of the Soul. As well as the importance of having a Community Base in doing so. This 80 Minute Showcase is to be followed by a Q&A Panel Discussion and features the following short films: "ALONE TOGETHER" - After breaking off their budding relationship, Julian and Devon struggle to return to their lonely lives apart. With a unique storytelling device, the audience is able to view two characters' stories at once. Directed by Erin Martinez | San Diego, CA | Narrative Short | 7 Minutes "SEEN AGAIN" - A troubled man, trying to make sense of his life while driving through the Arizona desert, encounters difficult memories from his past that appear as a storm of personal objects falling from the sky. This experimental, hand-drawn and collage, 2-D animation explores the power of memory as manifested through objects from our past. Directed by Peter Murphy | Rochester, NY | Animation | 10 Minutes "WILD SEA" - "Wild Sea" delves into the life of Jeff Allen, a trailblazing figure in the world of Sea Kayaking. The film traces Jeff's journey from his formative years to his role as one of the foremost Sea Kayak guides and coaches of our time. As we accompany Jeff on his odyssey, we are immersed in the depths of his past, including his experiences in the military and are granted access to his own personal traumas. The film illuminates the transformative power of the sea as Jeff finds purpose and healing through his connection with the ocean. In particular, his 2004 Japan circumnavigation serves as a poignant testament to the cathartic influence of the ocean environment on his life. Directed by Tom Vetterl | Germany | Documentary | 14 Minutes "OCEAN STATE OF MIND" - As adulthood brings increasing complexity, Rhode island surfer Curtis Perdue finds space for his mental health in the icy waters of New England. With a deep love for the ocean instilled by his late father, Curtis aims to inspire lifelong passions in his own children and pass down a legacy of stoke. Directed by Danny Hardesty | Auburn, MA | Documentary | 4 Minutes "RESURRECTION ARTIST" - If you died and came back, what would your art look like? Matthew, a doctor and artist drowns during a bodysurfing accident, 10 minutes later he is resuscitated by strangers but is paralyzed from the neck down. After surgery and rehabilitation, he walks out of the hospital. Once home, he must navigate a return to life with a changed body. Matthew explores the significance of his harrowing death experience through creating art, mounts a comeback to his work as an ER doctor, and sets an audacious goal to surf within a year of his death experience. Directed by Scott Fitzloff | San Francisco, CA | Documentary | 22 Minutes "LAST CALL" - "Last Call" tells the story of Kate (Lindsay Duncan), a desperate mother who is trying to reconnect with her son(Tom Holland). Navigating an obvious void, Kate will finally have the chance to ask the questions that have haunted her past and will decide her future. A meditative perspective on the complexity of depression and grief and search for understanding and absolution. Directed by Harry Holland | United Kingdom | Narrative Short | 19 Minutes