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A Path of Possibilities of Support, Resources, and Education To Be Provided at the Annual Walk The Parkinson’s Association of San Diego (PASD) welcomes the community to the 22nd Annual Step by Step 5K Walk on Saturday, April 6 at Liberty Station, 2640 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA 92016. The Walk will begin at 9 a.m., with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. Participating in the event supports a vital cause and enables PASD to provide a Path of Possibilities for thousands of San Diego County residents who have or are impacted by Parkinson’s disease with critical support, resources, and education during and after the Walk. This year’s Walk will provide a path of support, connections with more than 1200 individuals in the Parkinson’s community and access to an extensive range of health resources provided by more than 60 exhibitors. Additionally, dogs are welcome to join in the day’s activities. Participants can join and support the Walk in various ways, including · Walking individually or with family · Joining or forming a team · Visiting the exhibitors without having to walk · Contributing to the Association (and could be made in Memory of or in Honor of a loved one). Registration is available online at www.parkinsonsassociation.org or by calling 858-215-2570. The donation is $50. Youths 12 to 17 are $10 and children under 12 are free. The donations are tax deductible under IRS guidelines and include a Walk Step-by-Step T-Shirt. Local nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould will emcee the event, promising a day of community spirit andsupport for those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. Sharp HealthCare joins as the title sponsor of the 2024 Walk, solidifying its dedication to the Parkinson's community and ensuring the event's continued success. Lisa Evans, PASD Walk chairperson, encourages the community to participate, stating, “Come to the Annual Walk to start on your path of support and learn about possibilities to help live your best life. All funds raised from the event stay within San Diego County and enable PASD to continue to provide critical resources to thousands of San Diego County residents who have or are affected by Parkinson’s disease.” For more information on the Step by Step 5k registration and fundraising, call 858-215-2570, and for sponsorship opportunities, call 858-999-5671 or visit www.parkinsonsassociation.org.

About Larry Pozner: Rarely can we say that someone “wrote the book” on a subject. Even more unusual is a book that changes a profession. In this program both are true. Larry Pozner has long been recognized as America’s authority on modern cross-examination. Pozner’s book Cross Examination: Science and Techniques (Lexis 3rd edition 2018, Pozner and Dodd) and his resulting seminar Pozner on Cross: the Chapter Method revolutionized our profession’s view of the purposes and methods of modern cross. "Pozner on Cross: The Chapter Method", is an innovative and highly entertaining program that teaches the most efficient method to draft and deliver winning cross-examinations. For more than 25 years this ever-evolving seminar has been America’s best-attended trial techniques program. Pozner on Cross: The Chapter Method, adds principles of neuroscience and behavioral psychology to the most advanced techniques of cross. The program uses a great many examples of the step-by step techniques to recognize, write, and deliver powerful cross-examinations. Mr. Pozner is a solo practitioner and trial consultant. He is a Past President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He began his career as a Colorado Public Defender. He has long been recognized in Best Lawyers in America in civil “Bet the Company” litigation and in Criminal Law—both white collar and non-white collar. Pozner was trial counsel for many years for the Denver Broncos franchise and won the trial that preserved Pat Bowlen’s ownership of the Broncos. He and a team of lawyers recently won and collect a $111 million judgment against a national bank. This training event has been offered across the country for years and typically costs $300 - $400. California Western School of Law is excited to offer this exciting opportunity to our local legal community at the low cost of only $250! Included: Bagels & Coffee, Lunch, 6 CLE Credits Stay Connected with California Western School of Law! Facebook | Instagram | X

The San Diego Diplomacy Council is excited and proud to honor our 45th anniversary this year! From our small beginnings as a volunteer run organization in 1979, to becoming a nationally-recognized organization focused on connecting San Diego to the world, we are proud of our past and excited about our future. None of our growth or impact could have been realized without the support of you, our San Diego community. Please join us to celebrate the impact of 45 years, learn about our aspirations, and support our next 45 years! Suggested attire is business casual or cocktail. About The San Diego Diplomacy Council | The San Diego Diplomacy Council creates inclusive professional, cultural, and educational experiences that connect local and global changemakers, fostering convergence in a divergent world. Through these programs, each year we bring hundreds of international leaders to San Diego from over 130 countries. We also connect the world to San Diego by arranging public community events, promoting dialogue, and organizing programs for next generation youth leaders from our region. Your ticket supports our work and includes: Panamanian inspire food, an open bar, live music, auction, dancing, and much more! This event will take place at the brand new UCSD Park & Market community hub in the heart of Gaslamp.

Celebrate a night of music for the season with the MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra. The stage will be set to entertain all ages. Audiences will enjoy a variety of music, from Handel's Hallelujah Chorus and carol singalong, to favorite holiday classics. This exclusive event will be performed for one evening only, without intermission. Directed by Brandem Muresan. MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

The Olympics movement has made considerable gains in evening the playing field for female athletes. But there’s a lot more to the effort than the headline achievement organizers have been pushing.

From the organizers: The first "Fiesta del Libro," a joint effort between the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego and the Fondo de Cultura Económica USA, to celebrate reading and books in Spanish. This festival of books brings together independent libraries and bookstores in San Diego with the mission of promoting and encouraging reading in Spanish among children, teenagers, and adults. It will feature a presentation by the Mexican authors Ana Romero and Alberto Chimal, "opera kids", storytelling, reading activities, free books, and surprises. The opening ceremony of the “Fiesta del Libro” starts at 11:00 a.m Saturday, September 2, 2023, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego 1549 India Street, San Diego, California 92101 Participants: • Carlos González Gutiérrez, Consul General • Gabriela Uribe, Director of the Fondo de Cultura in San Diego • Daniel Fernández, Director of the editorial and Reading promotion of the Baja California Ministry of Culture • Directors from the Coronado Public Libraries, the City of San Diego, and the County of San Diego Related links: Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego on Facebook

Do you love reading action-packed myths of heroes, quests, monsters, and villains? Do you dream of writing and illustrating your own mythical stories? Then this workshop is for you! Register at sandiego.librarymarket.com, and then pick up your free copy of the book "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton from the Mission Valley Library. Please be ready to come to all three classes! Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 9-14

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami =paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale. Audience: Recommended for ages 3-5

Art FORM runs classes at elementary schools and sells donated art supplies for a fraction of the original price.

Women and children are the main victims in the Israel-Hamas war, with some 16,000 killed, according to the United Nations agency promoting gender equality.