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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!

Don’t miss out on the finest New Year's festivities! Give 2023 a proper send-off sipping champagne on the waters of the San Diego Bay surrounded by friends and family. Choose from three unique cruise options from our New Year's Eve Cocktail Cruise to our dinner cruise or start the celebrations early with our New Year's Weekend Brunch Cruise. New Year's Weekend Brunch | The perfect San Diego weekend starts here. Join us aboard a Flagship yacht on the bay and experience San Diego's ultimate champagne brunch cruise. You'll be welcomed aboard with complimentary champagne and escorted to your seat by our professional crew. Our new brunch buffet menu includes breakfast favorites, vegetarian options and so much more. All our delicious food is prepared on board, it doesn't get any fresher. The two-hour brunch cruise glides past scenic sights along the San Diego and Coronado waterfront. Relax and enjoy a relaxing escape from the routine. Choose Flagship for exceptional service, quality and local knowledge. Great for anniversaries, bridal showers, bachelorette parties and celebrations of all kinds. Cruises: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 12/30/2023 – 1/1/2024 New Year's Eve Cocktail Cruise | It's been quite a year and now it's time to give 2023 a proper send off. Don’t miss out on the finest New Year’s Eve party on the waters of San Diego Bay. Come aboard on New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2023. Cruises: 9:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. | 12/31/2023 New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise | It's been quite a year and now it's time to give 2023 a proper send off. Don’t miss out on the finest New Year’s Eve party on the waters of San Diego Bay. Come aboard on New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2023, for an exquisite dinner and breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline. This is one of our most popular cruises of the year. Reserve your spot now! Add hosted bar during checkout for only $55 per person. Cruises: 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | 12/31/2023

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center will host its 46th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show, with the theme “Couture,” paying homage to one of the fashion capitals of the world, Paris. Inspired by a piece from artist and SMSC student Mark Rimland, guests will be taking a day trip to the City of Love. Attendees will be greeted by live Parisian inspired music, fabulous boutique shopping, a silent auction, and free flowing champagne. Once the ballroom doors open, all messieurs and madames will enjoy a delicious Parisian inspired luncheon, special up-lifting performances by SMSC students, live auction, and a one-of-a-kind fashion show produced by the talented Kristi Brooks, who has worked with top designers and styled celebrities around the globe. SMSC is a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All funds raised will benefit the organization's nationally recognized innovative programs, where they combine the culture of care and creativity within quality programs to provide liberal arts education, practical skills development, employment, and dignity for a lifetime. SMSC allows students to develop creative outlets, learn marketable skills, and gain a sense of independence and self-esteem. Over 400 students attend SMSC, ranging from recent high school graduates to seniors in their eighties. This year’s event will honor John Seiber and have Charles and Maureen King as the Honorary Chairs. The Host Chairs are Sean and Karen Mercadante. The presenting sponsors are The Guild Hotel and The Mansour Group. Visit: St. Madeleine Sophie's Center St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Instagram and Facebook

Learn the latest advances in caring for patients with orthopedic and sports medicine injuries at a daylong symposium, featuring expert presentations and discussions. The event will bring together sports medicine physicians; former professional athletes and coaches from Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Basketball Association; local team general managers; athletic trainers; physical therapists; and others on the front lines of sports and athletic care. Topics will include a thorough analysis of overhead throwing athletes, such as baseball pitchers; considerations for contact sports such as football, rugby and hockey; tracking and managing mental stress in athletes; overall athletic development, performance training and injury risk reduction; and health preservation after an athletic career. Breakfast and lunch will be included. Presented by the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship. The symposium will be held Friday, July 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Alexandira at Torrey Pines, 10996 Torreyana Rd., San Diego 92121. Tickets for clinical providers, coaches and athletes are $175 per person now through July 25 (and $250 per person on July 26). Tickets for pharmaceutical and medical device representatives are $1,750 per person now though July 25 (and $2,000 per person on July 26). All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship. For more information, contact Deanna Guieb at 619-229-5018, or dguieb@synergysmg.com. Visit: San Diego Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Symposium

Learn to Warp & Weave! July 21 or September 28, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (w/1 hr lunch break) Learn the ancient fiber craft of weaving your own fabric using a sustainably harvested wooden Rigid Heddle Loom and soft natural fibers. In his hands-on workshop, instructor Jeanine Ertl will teach you everything you need to know to warp and weave on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who’s been curious about weaving beyond a lap loom and wants to learn the warping and weaving processes. We’ll dive into fiber & fabric and demystify the process of getting set up (otherwise known as warping a loom), weaving, and finally, finishing and removing a woven fiber good from the loom! And, you’ll go home with handwoven fabric in-hand. Length of the final piece will depend on the individual’s own pace. In this workshop you’ll learn: * How a Rigid Heddle Loom works; * How to Plan a Textile (e.g. sett, basic pattern & choosing fiber, etc.) * How to Warp a Rigid Heddle; * How to Weave; * How to Remove your Woven; * And, How to Finish a freshly Handwoven Textile. All materials to warp & weave a sample included for use. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! OPTION: Students will weave on Ashford looms. Instructor will have a variety of Ashford looms (Sample It and Knitters Looms) present for purchase in class. Please contact Jeanine at aninidesigns@gmail.com if you have any questions or specific looms you’re interested in beforehand. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available Visit: San Diego Craft Collective San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Make your pet a fun macrame’ leash! July 20, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (leash only) July 20, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (leash & collar) Upgrade your pet’s gear with a handmade macrame’ pet leash this Summer! Choose from fun colors and create a one-of-a-kind leash. This class also offers an optional add-on. Stay an extra hour and create a custom macrame’ pet collar too! If making a collar, please measure your pet’s neck size in advance. And select your choice of projects from the drop-down menu. Materials provided. Age 11 and up is recommended or 8+ if accompanied by an adult. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool vendor funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available Visit: San Diego Craft Collective San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer is proposing several policies she said will combat exorbitant rents, including a possible lawsuit.

The U.S. is allowing Ukraine to use the powerful long-range weapons to strike in and around Kursk — the same region where some 10,000 North Korean troops were recently deployed.

The fire, which prompted 25,000 people to flee, roared into the near-deserted town overnight as a “wall of fire,” devastating up to half the structures in the picturesque resort, officials said.