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For those of you who missed this event when it was held in February, you now have another chance on April 21. Gather around our cheetah area for a Meet and Greet! Enjoy some snacks and beverages during this event, and meet Tavi the cheetah, and Yara, his yellow Lab BFF. And, you’ll have a relaxed Meet and Greet with Jackie Navarro, Wild Wonders’ Founder and Director. Tavi and Yara are great friends, and have been inseparable since they were introduced a little over 2 years ago. Jackie will talk about the cheetah conservation organizations she has befriended in her 20+ trips to Africa. You’ll hear heartwarming stories about the programs that they have in place, and the successes and challenges they have faced. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to cheetah conservation. Cheetah, Cheese, and Crackers will take place on Sunday, April 21, from 11 a.m. – Noon. The price for this very special event is $125/person. This includes the Meet and Greets with Tavi, Yara, and Jackie, along with wine, cheese, and crackers. Only guests 21+ are permitted. ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED. Tickets can be purchased at: wildwonders.org/cheetah-cheese-and-crackers Wild Wonders on Facebook

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, will be hosting its next diaper distribution on Saturday, April 20th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Jack in the Box Corporate Office in Kearney Mesa (9357 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, 92123). Registered guests will be able to attend the free diaper distribution from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then it will open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Over 350 local families are anticipated to attend. Registration is open through Friday April 19th at 12 p.m. or until supplies last. Since the creation of their diaper distributions in 2020, Miracle Babies has supplied over 1.5 million diapers to over 15,000 families in need. To ease the burden of financial stress, diaper drives are for all families, not just families with babies in the NICU. The American Medical Response (AMR) will also provide free car seat safety inspections on a limited basis. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website to ensure availability of diaper sizes. Diaper donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 300 families. Major thanks to the following sponsors: Jack in the Box, Baby2Baby, Rent-A-Center, San Diego Food Bank, and American Medical Response (AMR). For more information visit: miraclebabies.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Drugmaker GSK stopped making asthma inhaler Flovent earlier this year. That’s left patients struggling to find other medication their insurance will cover.Children have been hit especially hard.

The McAlister Institute is proud to host its seventh annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon on May 21 at 11:30 a.m., taking place at Coasterra on Harbor Island. This special event aims to celebrate the remarkable contributions of 91-year-old founder Jeanne McAlister, who has played a pivotal role as CEO since the institute’s inception in 1977. As Jeanne steps down from her position, Marisa Varond, will assume the role of CEO. About the McAlister Institute: · The McAlister Institute stands as San Diego County’s largest drug and alcohol treatment center, providing essential services to over 20,000 clients through a dedicated team of over four hundred employees. · Regardless of financial means, the institute represents a beacon of hope for sobriety, offering support to all individuals seeking recovery. Jeanne McAlister: A Living Legend: · With more than 65 years of sobriety, Jeanne McAlister is an icon in San Diego and a role model for those battling substance use disorder. · Jeanne’s expertise in this field is unparalleled, making her one of the foremost experts in addiction recovery. · The luncheon serves as a tribute to Jeanne’s incredible work and the positive impact she has had on the San Diego community. Celebrating Sobriety and Breaking Stigma: · Beyond honoring Jeanne, the event also celebrates the spirit of sobriety. · It underscores the importance of achieving sobriety and dispels the misconception that individuals struggling with addiction cannot contribute positively to society. Invitation: · We invite you to consider covering this very special event. · Please let us know if you are interested in attending or featuring it in your coverage. · To join us or donate: https://give.classy.org/Miracles2024 OUR MISSION: The McAlister Institute is committed to healing lives, supporting families, and enhancing the quality of life in communities through the miracle of recovery.

A roundup of useful advice from our June episodes: how to reach a "eureka moment" at work, the safest place to put a grill (not against the house!), and a counterintuitive way to get over your crush.

An upcoming Apple software update will allow some AirPods to double as over-the-counter hearing aids. Only 1 in 6 American adults with hearing loss wears hearing aids.

Researchers who led the 28-day expedition along the nearly 2-mile tall seamount hope the discoveries made will inform future policies safeguarding the understudied, high-seas region.

Join us for this special concert featuring music by three important composers in music history. Sergei Prokofiev’s First Symphony, which was written in the style of the classical period, is paired with music by “the Father of the Symphony,” Franz Joseph Haydn’s London Symphony. These two works highlight the evolving sound of the orchestra – and the connections that music has across time. Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate is a Chickasaw composer, who is one of the most important contemporary composers of our time, expressing his native culture in symphonic music. His work Chokfi’ is the Chickasaw word for rabbit, who is an important trickster legend within the Southeast American Indian cultures. Different string and percussion techniques and colors represent the complicated and diabolical personality of this rabbit person. In honor of his Muscogee Creek friends, Tate incorporated a popular tribal church hymn as the melodic and musical base. Sycuan Casino Resort is the Lead Sponsor of Music Connects, which is also proudly sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union.

Anomaly! Songwriter! Keyboard genius! Born the mysterious son of two professional artists Anthony Smith knows no creative limits. He has mastered the craft of piano key solos and melodies. From jazz to crunk, Mr. Smith is the universal funk. His Herbie Hancock chops and Roy Ayers flair make him a late night favorite everywhere. Anthony holds a degree in Music from San Diego State University and is equally as comfortable in the boardroom as he is performing and producing music. Mr. Smith is currently the head of A&R for New Century Soul Records. Anthony Smith has been performing, arranging, composing and producing music professionally for 25 years. As a pianist, keyboardist and vibraphonist, he has worked with many well-known artists in the world of jazz, and also pop, rock and a variety of other genres. In addition to working as a sideman in a large number of both local and touring groups, Anthony has led many of his own bands, performing extensively throughout the U.S., and also abroad on occasion. Anthony is also a prolific composer and writer, having written and produced numerous albums, screenplays, stage plays, and a 700-page memoir titled The Lizard Stays in the Cage, published in 2013. His latest work is a series of conversation with today’s living jazz vibraphonists, titled Masters of the Vibes, and published by Marimba Productions, Inc. He served for years on the jazz faculty at San Diego State University, where he earned a Masters Degree in 2010, and was the regular keyboardist for The Mighty Untouchables, one of San Diego’s premier variety pop/rock acts. Anthony also performed regularly for many years with a who’s who of San Diego’s finest jazz musicians, appearing live at many of the city’s top clubs and venues on an ongoing basis. “… a jazz artist of the highest level — a deep thinker with an interest in pushing the vibraphone more into the focus of jazz fans and enthusiasts.” - Behn Gillece See more events: bardicmanagement.com/events and booksandrecordsbar.com For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

First Thursdays Epic Poetry is a monthly series where we gather live on Zoom to read, discuss, and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, popular culture, and how we think about the past. Together, we will explore Homer’s the Iliad and then the Odyssey, and finally, ending our 10-month series with Beowulf. The live Zoom classes are designed to give you confidence and support you as you read between our live gatherings. Even if you’ve read it once (or many times, like me) you’ll find that there is always something new that arises from these ancient texts, that echoes our modern day struggles or reminds you of what it means to be human. April’s Focus: Odyssey by Homer – translated by Emily Wilson Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X