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Step into a world of inclusive fun and family bonding at the All-Inclusive Day of Play: Starry Night Cinema & Resource Fair! Picture this! As the afternoon is in full swing, families gather at The Salvation Army Kroc Center Field for an unforgettable inclusive experience. Kids of all abilities explore captivating activity stations, including the out-of-this-world Light Saber Creation Station, underwater Nemo Sensory Tent, enchanting Olaf Snowball Toss, a magical Wizarding World and more. Parents are able to connect with helpful resource services and providers, gaining valuable insights and family support. As dusk settles in, it's time for the main event: an inclusive screening of the beloved movie "Finding Nemo." Nestle into your cozy spot with blankets, chairs, and snacks you've brought from home, and let the starlit sky serve as the backdrop to a night filled with laughter and joy. This isn't just an afternoon out—it's a celebration of inclusivity and the power of community. Round up your friends and neighbors, and reserve your family's free tickets now! For more information visit: specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com

Improv at the Brooks presents a fun night of improvised comedy featuring San Diego based Indiana Slack performing a form known as the Slacker originally created by legendary Los Angeles improv team Beer, Shark Mice. Also performing will be Oceanside Theatre Company's new short form ensemble NCIS: North County Improv Squad. EVERYTHING is completely made up on the spot based on YOUR suggestions. Visit: oceansidetheatre.org/improv-at-the-brooks/ Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego French Film Festival, presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, is back for its fourth edition from June 2nd to June 5th, with a glamorous opening ceremony on June 2nd at the high-end movie theater THE LOT in the heart of La Jolla, followed by the “Festival days”, three days of screenings at the Reading Cinemas Town Square in Clairemont. The SDFFF is an opportunity for the San Diego francophone community to come together to celebrate the richness and diversity of the French language, culture, and gastronomy, and to experience the magic of cinema in all its glory. Monday, June 3rd, will be dedicated to the ocean, a central element in San Diego's lifestyle, featuring two environmental documentaries. “Humanatee”, (2023) a short film produced by Planet Froth Productions, and the feature documentary “Oceans” (2009) directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud, co-produced by Galatee Films. The screenings will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Clay Epstein, President of Film Mode Entertainment, alongside Oscar winning producer Antoine de Cazotte, co producer at Galatee Films of the movie Oceans, Ricky Rhodes (writer/director) & Jordan Henderson (producer/creative director) from Planet Froth Productions producers of Humanatee. Scientists Arnaud Le Boyer, Physical Oceanographer and Julie Dinasquet, Marine Biology Oceanographer will bring their expertise to the discussion. On Tuesday, June 4th, the evening will commence with the screening of the short film "Monochrome" (2023), directed by Cédric Prévost. This will be followed by the feature film "Omar la Fraise" (2023), directed by Elias Belkeddar, starring Reda Kateb and Benoît Magimel. The festival will draw to a close on June 5th, featuring the short film "Riad" (2023), directed by Yann Verburgh, and the feature film "Marinette" (2023). Following the screenings, there will be a casual gathering to conclude the festival on a convivial note. Sponsors of the event include The LOT, Lycee Français de San Diego, Travelbootik, events.com, Film Mode Entertainment, San Diego French American School, Jonville Team, Jonathan Le Salon, Ingrid Pasco, Unifrance, Arif Law Offices, Clotilde French Book Store, Desserts by Clement, Diane Hamacher Photography, Française For more information visit: afsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Celebration of "Epic Expressions: Shahnameh by Seven Female Artists," coinciding with the Persian New Year, Nowruz celebration as well as market event, on March 18 at the Mingei International Museum. The market event will start at 3 p.m. The exhibition is on view from Feb. 6 - May 31, 2024 Visit: https://mingei.org/exhibitions/community-spotlight-persian-place Mingei International Museum is on Facebook / Instagram

In loving remembrance of our fictional friend Grace, we invite you to join us for a heartfelt and intimate MOCK home funeral. This will be an engaging and interactive event where everyone can participate and immerse themselves in the experience of ancestral death-care practices, enjoy a grief-focused sound bath and meditation, and explore creative grief releasing activities. We know, this isn't your typical Saturday night activity! Crafting a meaningful end-of-life experience is something that family and friends can participate in, and having a home funeral is one way to honor a life well lived. Community death care should be accessible to all, it's the way we used to care for our dead before the modern funeral industry became the standard. This interactive event is meant to showcase an end of life experience that reflects an authentically lived life. What will you be experiencing at this evening of contemplating death and grief? 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. You'll be invited into the home funeral of Grace where you can immerse yourself in a realistic representation of a funeral held at home, complete with a shrouded body and creative grief activities to help process emotions. Grief activities include meditation with a sound bath, crafting a burial mala necklace and sharing a memory on a remembrance tree. Participate as much or as little as you'd like. 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. We'll transition into a Q&A session where you can ask anything and everything about home funerals with our panel of Death Doulas and a Funeral Director. 8:15 - 9:00 p.m. Our Death Doulas will demonstrate basic body care, end-of-life rituals and the sacred practice of shrouding. Learn more about Grace and this extraordinary event: The Death Network Home Funeral Event FAQ's: - Are kids welcome? Absolutely! One of the best things about holding a home funeral is kids can participate and gain an understanding of death and grief. - Are home funerals legal in California? Yes, they are. - Why would someone consider a home funeral? The benefits of home funerals may be financial, therapeutic, and spiritual. People who choose to care for their own report a sense of completion, a feeling of having done their best for the deceased, and a stronger connection to their friends, family and community. - Is there really going to be a shrouded corpse? Yes, but our corpse will only be acting dead. For more information visit: thedeathnetwork.com

Pride Festival is your time to be OUT and PROUD, San Diego style! Enjoy the city’s biggest celebration with thousands of your closest friends while dancing to live performances from over 100+ artists at 5 phenomenal entertainment zones. Visit: https://sdpride.org/festival/ San Diego Pride on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s largest, most impactful fundraising event Take Steps. We'll come together as a dedicated community of supporters to walk and raise funds for those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Funds raised through Take Steps help to accelerate research, advance treatments, and provide education and support programs to improve quality of life for those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Together, we’ll make our way to the top of Mt. Remission and our ultimate goal: cures for Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis. Stay Connected with Crohn's & Colitis Foundation! Facebook | Instagram | X

A group of 21 San Diego County restaurants and bars will take part in the inaugural San Diego Cocktail Championship on Sunday, April 28 at a downtown San Diego block party, with guests sampling and voting for their favorite cocktail. The Cocktail Championship block party is hosted by Rustic Root, Swing Social, and Tiki Annex – all on Gaslamp Quarter’s 5th Avenue, a portion of which will be blocked off from Market Street to Island Avenue for the event. General admission tickets are $49 and can be purchased here. The price includes mini cocktails from each of the 21 establishments from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. VIP tickets are also available for $79, and the price includes food offerings and early access beginning at 1:00 p.m. All voters are automatically registered to win $2,100 worth of gift cards – $100 from each of the 21 restaurants and bars. Participating bars and restaurants include: Captain's Quarters Cococabana Fernside Gilly’s House of Cocktails Huntress Steakhouse insideOUT Lumi by Akira Back Moe's Monarch Ocean Pub Moonshine Flats OB Surf Lodge Ponce's Mexican Restaurant Rustic Root Swing Social Tavern at the Beach The Butcher's Cut Steakhouse The Holding Company The Whiskey House Union Kitchen & Tap Union Kitchen & Tap Vogue Tavern For more information visit: cocktailchampionship.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for a day of friendly competition with exploration and discovery of the San Dieguito River Valley; get ready to uncover the amazing biodiversity this area has to offer. Our expedition will ba a hands-on experience where you can observe and learn about various plants and animals that call this watershed home; it's a great opportunity to connect with nature and experts in the field while participating in species observations. The City Nature Challenge is an international event that started out as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco and takes place digitally in the iNaturalist app which can be downloaded to any smart device. Help us contribute vital data regarding species within our county! This is a 2 day event Saturday April 27th starting at 9:00 a.m. beginning at the Old Coach Staging Area and Sunday, April 28th starting at 9:00 a.m. beginning at Clevenger Canyon For more information visit: sdrvc.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Around a third of women of reproductive age could have low iron. But doctors don’t routinely screen for the condition, though it can lead to anemia. Symptoms include exhaustion, headaches and more.