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With a mass 17 billion times larger than our sun, this black hole is the fastest-growing black hole ever recorded, Australian National University said.

In this two-hour workshop honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, participants will explore craft and folklore by creating an Alebrije-inspired piñata. The workshop will cover assembling a cardboard structure and traditional tissue paper decorating techniques used in piñatas. En este taller de dos horas en honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, los participantes explorarán la artesanía y el folclore al crear una piñata inspirada en los Alebrijes. El taller incluirá el montaje de una estructura de cartón y las técnicas tradicionales de decoración con papel de seda utilizadas en las piñatas. Diana Benavidez is a Binational artist from the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Her art practice explores piñata-making as a method of expression and storytelling. Diana builds piñatas that reflect her experiences growing up as Latinx in the Mexican-American militarized border. Her work is characterized by introducing materials not commonly found in traditional piñatas such as media and gadgets. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Hispanic community and experience the richness of the community’s traditions. Learn about Latino-specific health and wellness, and how Latinos have contributed to improving health research through the All of Us Research Program. We will host discussion forums to share information about All of Us and celebrate the impact the local Hispanic community has had on increasing diversity in health research. Join All of Us for a day of music, dance, health information & screenings, and more! Bring the whole family! Learn more and register now!

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org, using the sponsor code MVLIBRARY.

Join us to celebrate the Central Library’s 10 year anniversary. All ages welcome! Schedule of Events | 10 a.m. – Welcoming Remarks by Library Director Misty Jones 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resource Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. IDEA Lab activities (scavenger hunt and library swag!) 10:30 a.m.- Children’s Storytime 11 a.m. -2 p.m. – Face painting and balloon animals 11 a.m. – Sing happy birthday and enjoy light refreshments with ODI the Coyote 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. – Teen Crafts 12 p.m.-2 p.m. – Swing Dancing All day - Display of San Diego Central Library history in the Popular Library, 1st Floor *Free commemorative tote bag while supplies last*

For decades, government scientists have toiled away trying to make nuclear fusion work. Will commercial companies sprint to the finish?

The Kruglak Art Gallery presents a new exhibit, Vantage Point, opening on Tuesday, Sept. 12, on the Oceanside Campus. This exhibit features the art by MiraCosta College art faculty, including Diane Adams, Alla Bartoshchuk Musgrave, Frol Boundin, Ryan Bulis, Randall Christopher, Remi Dalton, Xuchi Eggleton, Christopher Ferreria, Brian Goeltzenleuchter, Yoshimi Hayashi, Lauren Greenwald, Nathaniel Hall, CJ Heyliger, Clayton Llewellyn, Sam Lopez, Jackie Lo, May-ling Martinez, Gilbert Neri, Kristina Nugent, Ann Olsen Judith Preston, Iana Quesnell, Dean Ramos, Bekkah Walker, Clay West, Mike Whiting, Erin Whitman, and Sam Wohl. Schedule: Tuesday, September 12 - 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 13 – Friday, September 15 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, September 18 – Tuesday, September 19 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 20 – Friday, September 22 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, September 25 – Tuesday, September 26 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 – Friday, September 29 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Related links: Kruglak Gallery website | Instagram

The Doctoral Research Colloquium features talks by PhD students who have recently advanced to candidacy along with a keynote lecture by a speaker who has influenced their practice. The colloquium is a public forum where the excitement and energy of newly launched dissertation projects are shared with the broader local community through sustained dialog with a senior scholar in the field. 1:00 - 1:10 p.m. Introductory remarks from Lisa Cartwright, Director, Art History PhD Program 1:10 - 1:40 p.m. Alex Nicholls "Myth-Unmaking: Mike Kelley’s Re-figuring of Popular Culture" 1:40 - 2:10 p.m. Nico King "Recreating Nature as Oasis in Southern California’s Parks and Gardens" 2:10 - 2:40 p.m. Joe Riley "Passengers of Change" 2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Keynote Lecture: Emily Eliza Scott (Assistant Professor of History of Art & Architecture and Environmental Studies, University of Oregon) "Particulate Matters: on Art, Air, and Justice" 3:40 - 4:15 p.m. Closing Panel Discussion: Emily Eliza Scott, Nico King, Joe Riley, Alex Nicholls Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/558347200507

Two new bookstores are added to the roster of independent bookstores celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with a three-day "crawl" for local book lovers this weekend.

We invite you to In The Bag's first installment of SYNERGY, designed for our community to gather outside of a club and in an environment where we aim to balance our physical and spiritual bodies. Hosted in partnership with wellness-focused non-profit Namastay Sober, SYNERGY 1.0 will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5 at Quartyard (1301 Market Street, San Diego). A leader in the conscious arts, Megan Kenson will guide the event from start to finish, including a cacao ceremony, meditation and a gentle vinyasa flow suitable for all levels. There will also be a variety of local vendors and light music. SYNERGY 1.0 kicks off Namastay Sober’s Sobruary Challenge, a month-long community experience to reconnect with yourself and get out of your comfort zone. The challenge encourages refraining from alcohol and drugs, or another habit that disconnects you like doom scrolling or bingeing tv, for the month of February to show solidarity for those navigating recovery. Namastay Sober believes that “through connection, we can overcome addiction together.” Join Namastay Sober’s month of mindfulness to sustain consistent daily conscious healthy living here! A portion of proceeds from SYNERGY 1.0 will be donated to Namastay Sober to support people in recovery through yoga and fitness studio scholarships, free community classes and wellness-focused sober events. Event schedule: ‣ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Check-In ‣ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Kick-Off, Cacao, Meditation, Yoga ‣ 01:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mix & Mingle, Music & Vendors Details: ‣ Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. ‣ In case of rain, SYNERGY 1.0 will be rescheduled. ‣ This event has a no refunds policy.