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Join our annual presentation about the San Elijo Lagoon Restoration project. What types of habitats are thriving? How are areas of refuge helping birds and other wildlife? Hear updates on the current 50-year ecosystem monitoring program and inlet reopening plans by Tim Stillinger, PhD. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 12+ Registration Required Virtual Presentation via a Zoom link that will be shared with those that register. RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/san-elijo-lagoon-restoration-monitoring-presentation-2025-02-04/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Senior Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/ikebana-floral-design-420258

Interested in learning robotics and computer programming? Then this class is for you! Participants will learn to program the Micro:bit microcontroller, a fun hand-held computer used to make robots! In addition to being small and portable, Micro:bits interact with each other, allowing students to write programs with friends during this fun, educational, and physically active class, led by The League of Amazing Programmers. Registration is required! Audience: Recommended for kids ages 9-14. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/introduction-robotics-using-microbits-429809 LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers on Instagram and Facebook

NOAA relies on hundreds of contracts to keep the agency running. The new commerce secretary is reviewing many of them individually, causing disruptions to many normal operations within the agency.

Unlock Your Mind's Potential with Access Bars Are you ready to experience a profound shift and unlock the untapped potential of your mind? Join us for an transformative Access Bars class! Access Bars is a dynamic and life-changing technique that gently releases limitations and empowers you to create the life you desire. It involves lightly touching 32 unique points on the head, which correspond to different areas of your life, such as healing, money, control, and creativity. During this one-day class, you'll learn how to: * Increase mental clarity, focus, and awareness * Release stress, anxiety, and limiting beliefs * Enhance your overall well-being and vitality * Stimulate relaxation and deep rejuvenation * Strengthen your connection with your intuition * Improve relationships, abundance, and creativityThis powerful technique is suitable for anyone, regardless of age or background. Whether you're a skeptic or already a believer, Access Bars will leave you feeling lighter, calmer, and more in control of your life. Join us on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and embark on this incredible journey of self-empowerment and transformation. Limited spots available, so book your place now!vTickets: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/class-catalog/core-classes/bars/Access-Bars-Class_638480491351617383/ BONUS: As a participant, you'll receive a comprehensive manual, detailed charts, and a certificate of completion. Don't miss this opportunity to release the blocks holding you back and open the doors to unlimited possibilities! Reserve your spot today. Embrace the amazing potential within you with Access Bars!

Join us at Artreach HQ for Felt Your Feelings, a wet felting workshop taught by Yasmine K. Kasem. Make your own fabric from scratch! Using the wet felting process, participants will create a piece of fabric from wool roving (unspun wool) and learn to incorporate design and pattern. Visit: Wet Felting ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

La Perla is a powerhouse Colombian trio of researchers, singers, and instrumentalists dedicated to preserving and evolving the musical heritage of the Caribbean. Formed in 2014 by Karen Forero, Giovanna Mogollón, and Diana Sanmiguel, they made history in 2015, becoming the first band from Bogotá to win first prize at the Festival de Gaitas de Ovejas, only the second time in its 30+ year history that the honor was awarded to women. Their song "Bruja"(2018) became an anthem for women across Latin America, featured in the Netflix series Siempre Bruja and embraced in social uprisings in Spain, Colombia, and Chile. Divina Jasso is a dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has performed across a wide range of genres, from Latin jazz, soul, and R&B to reggae, hip-hop, and dub. In recent years, she has honed her skills in music production and live looping, crafting an intimate and immersive performance style. As the lead singer and frontwoman of San Diego-based reggae/dub-hop band Boostive for the past three years, she has commanded stages at major events and festivals, sharing the bill with Bonobo, Domi & JD Beck, Tokimonsta, RJD2, Slightly Stoopid, Thievery Corporation, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Don Carlos, Matisyahu, GZA, and more. DJ Strange Bouquets is an artist, musician, and the founder of Bad Vibes Good Friends, a San Diego-based label and collective that has fostered a thriving underground music and arts scene since 2016.

Two new studies suggest that Parkinson's disease can potentially be treated with stem cells placed in a patient's brain.

"Bad Child" is a short documentary about the more intimate, less visible outcomes of enduring repeated childhood sexual abuse. The film focuses on one survivor's reflections while expert interviews place emphasis on the importance of parental and caregiver support. Director Nicole Mendez will discuss the film’s format and its contents, then host an interdisciplinary panel examining the impacts of sexual assault, artistic expressions of trauma, and resources available to survivors. The dialogue will present various perspectives from across campus, encouraging students to consider academic overlaps and possible opportunities for collaboration. Panelists include CSUSM faculty and staff from Student Health & Counseling Services, the Department of Psychology, the School of Arts and more. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-child-film-screening-and-panel-on-sexual-assault-tickets-1096876710769?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring audiences on an expedition across raging seas, snow covered mountains and the marigold bridge in Disney On Ice presents Into The Magic. This action-packed extravaganza, produced by Feld Entertainment, Inc., features Disney’s Moana, Frozen, Coco and Beauty and the Beast with other beloved Disney characters to be featured in seven fun-filled performances from April 10–13, 2025 at Pechanga Arena San Diego. Into The Magic takes families on a high-sea adventure as Moana sets sail on a life-changing quest to save her island with help from the demigod Maui. With the ice floor transformed into the vast oceanic scape, Disney On Ice allows Moana’s strength and determination to take center stage. This engaging atmosphere lets audiences deepen their existing connection to their favorite wayfinder and discover one’s true identity is never out of reach. Journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney Pixar’s Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead and discover a vibrantly colorful performance with skeletons in a beautiful cultural celebration of family. Beautiful production numbers invite audiences into the world of Beauty and the Beast, as Belle shows what it means to be fearless. Along with her new friends in the enchanted castle, Belle is encouraged to step outside the ordinary and find joy in the bleakest situation. As she looks beyond the harsh exterior of the Beast to reach his gentle heart, fans learn there are teachable moments in everyday life. Through the athleticism and grace of Anna and Elsa, Rapunzel and Flynn, and Cinderella, brave heroes from Frozen, Tangled and Cinderella ignite passions to believe. Showgoers will witness each characters’ unique qualities and talents inspiring children around the world to discover their inner hero. Visit: https://www.axs.com/series/25647/disney-on-ice-presents-into-the-magic-pechanga-tickets?skin=pasd