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The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala.

This year's $500,000 World Food Prize, for advances in agriculture and nutrition, goes to Mariangela Hungria, who boosted Brazil's farming revolution, turning the country into a soybean superpower.

The Blazing Laptops Write-a-thon is THE big annual fundraiser for San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI). On June 22, 2025, writers will write in person at Lestat’s Hillcrest from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Writers seek pledges from sponsors to help raise money for San Diego’s favorite literary arts organization. We provide the space and writing prompts for those who want them. All of our participants write the day away! Additionally, incentives and prizes are given for people who raise the most money for SDWI. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/all-programs/blazing-laptops/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

As the United States celebrates its 249th birthday, parades, fireworks shows and celebrations of all (stars and) stripes will take place throughout San Diego County.

Yappy Hour is Back at Wild Hare Bar Garden! Suit up your sidekick and join us on July 16 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. for our Superpups Assemble Yappy Hour—just in time for Comic-Con season in the Gaslamp Quarter! Dress your dog as their favorite superhero, villain, or comic book character for a chance to win epic prizes and giveaways. Enjoy Happy Hour drinks, treats from our Doggy Menu, and heroic fun with fellow dog lovers as we celebrate the mightiest pups in town! Wild Hare Bar Garden at Hilton Gaslamp Quarter 401 K St., San Diego, CA Free to attend | Food and drinks available for purchase For more information, call 619-702-8288 Visit: https://www.wildharebargarden.com/event/yappy-hour-superpups/ Wild Hare Bar Garden on Instagram

Children of all ages: Get ready to marvel at the fantastical and funny juggling and balancing acts of Michael Rayner! This event is part of Mission Valley Library's Summer Reading Program. What is the Summer Reading Program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Contact us with questions or visit  sandiegolibrary.org for more info. Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support! Audience: All ages Location: Community Room

Put your 2010s music knowledge to the test and enjoy a night of delicious craft beers while helping those in need at Mission Brewing’s 2010s Hits Music Trivia at the Del Mar Sky Deck. Get ready for a fun-filled evening of music trivia while supporting San Diego-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, which provides no-cost reconstructive surgeries and medical care to children from around the world. Fresh Start also offers tattoo removal, scar revision and other related medical services to survivors of human trafficking through its Unbranded for a Fresh Start program. So, gather your friends and come together for a night of chart-topping bops, indie hits and hip-hop anthems while helping Fresh Start brighten the lives of those in need. Who knows — your team could even win a special prize! While it’s free to compete, we suggest a $10 donation to benefit Fresh Start as they continue their mission of providing transformative medical care to underserved youth and helping survivors of human trafficking reclaim their lives. 100% of all donations will directly benefit children and survivors. Don’t miss out on this night of friendly competition and great vibes for an inspiring cause. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Facebook / Instagram Mission Brewing on Instagram

Stream Season 6 now with KPBS Passport! David Rubenstein’s skillful questioning of acclaimed writers like Robert A. Caro, Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and many others effectively takes us behind the scenes, enabling a rare insight into the American story and a real sense of how history gets made.

Oliver Tarvet used to come to Wimbledon as a kid from his hometown about 1 1/2 hours away to watch his favorite sport and dream of a chance to play tennis on its manicured grass courts.

Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir.