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Air monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a "controlled explosion" last week.

Medicare suddenly stopped paying for the pricey drug that prolongs his life. As he waits for an appeal, this retired physician wonders if he should give up treatment to spare his family the cost.

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Christian nationalism has been seen as outside the mainstream. But new data from the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institute indicates it's more common than many think.

Award-winning actor/director Frank Ferrante re-creates his acclaimed New York and London stage portrayal celebrating America's greatest comedian: Groucho Marx. You will feel as though Groucho is back, as Ferrante sings, dances and performs classic routines on the North Coast Rep stage. About the show: The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, stories, routines and songs including "Hooray for Captain Spalding," and "Lydia, the Tattooed Lady." The audience becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in magnificent Groucho style. Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film in a way that is “nothing short of masterful” (Chicago Tribune) and reacquaints us with the humor of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields and Marx foil Margaret Dumont. "An Evening With Groucho" is a show perfect for all ages! Dreya Weber directs with accompaniment by Gerald Sternbach. "An Evening with Groucho" will be performed on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Get tickets here! General admission is $40. For more information, please visit northcoastrep.org/variety_night/an-evening-with-groucho or at the Box Office (858) 481-1055.

Each year, Dutch in the Netherlands and abroad commemorate the birthday of King Willem Alexander with a full day of music, food, and celebrating Dutch culture known as Koningsdag or King’s Day. Wooden shoes are not required to attend this fun family event which will have a Dutch DJ spinning a variety of music from Dutch traditional to modern favorites. We will have a variety of food including: bitterballen (rolled croquettes), frietjes (french fries with sauces), frikandellen, poffertjes, and more! Kids will also have games and fun hosted by our Dutch School and a silent auction with some great items that benefits the school. Date | Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 1 to 5 p.m. Location | Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Register here for free! This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. More information can be found at www.sdkingsday.com.

Inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this high-energy musical soars with rousing dance numbers and memorable songs. Join the Star Theatre Company for Disney's Newsies: The Musical! About the play: When New York publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst try to increase their profits by taking advantage of hard-working kids, the charismatic Jack Kelly steps up to lead a band of young "newsies" to strike for what’s right. This Tony Award-winning musical, based on the popular Disney film, is toe-tapping fun for the entire family! You can enjoy Newsies: The Musical at The Star Theatre from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 8 on the following schedule: • Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Sunday May 1 at 2 p.m. • Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m. Get tickets here! General admission starting at $15. For more information, please visit startheatreco.com/stcknewsies or call (760) 721-9983.

This month, LJAA will feature a demonstration by Ann Chaitin, a mixed-media artist. The demonstration will be held on Thursday, April 28 from 3-5 p.m. The demonstration will show how a variety of handmade papers, bits of nature, photos and found objects can be combined and layered to reflect a personal visual image. Chaitin says that "mixed media lends itself to working with varied textures and multiple layers, often becoming a symbolic representation of time or place or person that is real and personal." Free and open to the public. (In-person) Held every fourth Thursday of the month. Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions La Jolla Community is on Facebook

Silk painting is a delightful artform with easy to learn techniques. Create your scarf on a high-quality, luxury silk satin, with Resident Art Instructor, Marjorie Pezzoli. No prior experience needed. All supplies included. Classes will take place at The Water Conservation Garden on the following dates: • Thursday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Sunday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Sunday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register here! Member admission: $50 Non-member admission: $55 For more information, please visit thegarden.org/product/color-of-nature or call (619) 660-0614, ext. 10.

(In-person) and presenting a new exhibition of 10 artists who will be exhibiting in April and May. They include: Beverly Brock, Ann Chaitin, Sharon Hinkley, Daniel Kilgore, Ralph Kingery, Dana Levine, Sherry Roper, Vita Sorrentino, Dottie Stanley & Minnie Valero. The Reception will be held on Thursday, April 21 from 3-5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions La Jolla Community is on Facebook