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Author Tonya Graham McQuade—whose family roots go deep in Missouri— will discuss Missouri’s interesting Civil War history and share excerpts from her book, "A State Divided: The Civil War Letters of James Calaway Hale and Benjamin Petree of Andrew County, Missouri, 1862-1865." The book includes fifty previously unpublished Civil War letters written by two of her ancestors and explains the context in which these two Missouri soldiers and their families found themselves living. Both before and during the Civil War, they watched discord, destruction, and bloodshed erupt all around them. Overall, Missouri suffered more than 1,000 engagements on its soil. Many of those involved guerrilla warfare, including the Centralia Massacre and Battle of Centralia, which occurred Sept. 27, 1864. As it turns out, Tonya discovered she has family ties to Centralia on both the Union and Confederate sides. Visit: San Diego Civil War Round Table: October Meeting

TrueCare will host its annual Flourish & Nourish Health Fair and Breast Milk Drive on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new TrueCare Vista Way Health Campus (3998 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA). This free, family-friendly event celebrates community wellness with a special focus on maternal and children's health. The day will include a variety of exciting activities and supportive services for the whole family. Highlights include a food distribution, a backpack giveaway to help children prepare for the upcoming school year, music from a live DJ, a blood drive in support of the San Diego Blood Bank, free dental screenings with fluoride varnish, and general health screenings. Guests will have the opportunity to tour TrueCare’s new primary care and dental offices, and children can enjoy interactive activities in the “Kid’s Zone” designed to make wellness fun. “Rooted in our mission to provide care within reach, Flourish & Nourish is more than just a health fair,” said Briana Cardoza, Chief Business Development Officer at TrueCare. “This event is thoughtfully designed to break down barriers and bring essential services and resources directly to the community in a welcoming environment where families can feel seen, supported, and celebrated.” In partnership with the University of California Health Milk Bank, the event features a breast milk drive to help ensure medically fragile and premature infants have access to the nourishment they need. Donor breast milk plays a critical role in protecting vulnerable newborns from life-threatening conditions such as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). When a mother’s milk is not available or insufficient, pasteurized donor milk is the safest and most effective alternative to support infant survival and development. For more information, or to sign up to donate breast milk, please visit https://truecare.org/healthfair. About TrueCare For over 50 years, TrueCare has remained steadfast in its commitment to patients, their families, and their communities. As a nonprofit community health center, TrueCare is dedicated to delivering a superior and compassionate healthcare experience to nearly 70,000 patients every year, reducing barriers and increasing accessibility to quality care. TrueCare serves its communities in San Diego and Riverside Counties through its 26 health centers and WIC offices, providing primary care, pediatric, women's health, behavioral health, dental, chiropractic, acupuncture, podiatry, and cardiology services to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. In addition, TrueCare offers many other programs such as mobile services, transportation to clinic appointments, insurance enrollment assistance, weekly food distributions, and nutrition guidance. TrueCare on Facebook / Instagram

The 68-team fields for the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments will be unveiled Sunday night, and the games begin next week.

The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.

Comic-Con is for everyone — this guide breaks down what disabled attendees need to know, from service animal policies to wheelchair seating and quiet rooms.

Join us for a pickleball fundraiser to support the Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center's clean energy resilience project. Your donation will help save over $400,000 over the next 25 years from solar, storage and smart heat pumps! These savings will be reinvested into the center, which serves as an interactive, indoor-outdoor classroom for children and adults from around San Diego County, particularly South Bay residents. Whether you're a seasoned pickleball player or a complete novice, we invite you to join us for a day of games, networking, community building and giving back. Visit: https://www.hcs.foundation/olivewood Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

While some compounding pharmacies have stopped making alternatives to Wegovy and Zepbound since shortages were declared over, others are continuing and pushing regulatory boundaries.

You’re invited to the opening night of "Hiding in Plain Site," a debut retrospective featuring the deeply personal and powerful work of multidisciplinary artist and designer Joseph A. Henseler, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Union Hall Gallery in San Diego; the exhibition will run through August 10. After creating in near-anonymity for over 30 years, Henseler brings 90 original works—sculpture, stained glass, painting, architectural design, and more into the light. His work is a testament to resilience, introspection, and the capacity for art to hold meaning in an increasingly disconnected world. Opening night will include live music, refreshments, and a Q&A with the artist, whose story bridges architecture, wilderness, family, and spiritual healing. Closing weekend (August 9) will feature a special performance by Henseler’s wife, Chilean vocalist Lorena Isabell, and will be dedicated to survivors of domestic abuse and neglect, a deeply personal cause for the artist. The public is invited to attend this free, immersive exhibit and witness a journey three decades in the making. What: - Opening Night of "Hiding in Plain Site" - Official debut of multidisciplinary artist Joseph A. Henseler - 90 original works spanning sculpture, stained glass, painting, and design - Meet the artist during a Q&A - Live music, light bites, and refreshments - First look at a rare, deeply personal exhibition 30 years in the making - Press availability with artist and curators Where: Union Hall Gallery 2323 Broadway #201 San Diego, CA 92102 When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Opening Night Reception & Artist Q&A Who: - Joseph A. Henseler – Artist - Lorena Isabell – Chilean vocalist and closing weekend performer - Invited guests from San Diego’s arts and museum communities Join us as we celebrate this extraordinary debut and invite the public into an intimate conversation about the role of art in today’s world. Admission is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here (bottom of webpage). For more information visit unionhallgallery.org. Artist Website: www.jahenseler.com Exhibition Info: www.unionhallgallery.org. Press Materials & Images: Courtesy of Halo Production Download High-Res Images: halo-production.com. JA-Henseler-Art on Facebook / Instagram

FIT4MOM North County Inland is partnering with the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, for the first-ever class at the Safari Park on Thursday, July 10th! Join this epic adventure — stroller workout style! Whether you're a current FIT4MOM member, a Safari Park member who'd like to join other mamas and try one of the classes or you’re new to it all, this is your chance to move, connect, and have a blast with your little ones (and other mamas) in one of the most magical places in San Diego. Here’s the scoop: • Must have a Safari Park membership or purchase day tickets to enter. • FIT4MOM members — class is included with your membership! • New to us? Your first class is FREE! (not including Safari Park admission) Visit: https://northcountyinland.fit4mom.com/village-events/stroller-strides-the-san-diego-zoo-safari-park FIT4MOM North County Inland on Instagram and Facebook

Hidaya Al-Motawaq's son is a year and a half old and weighs less than 10 pounds. Doctors warn of permanent damage to children's health due to chronic malnutrition from Israel's earlier blockade.