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Join us for a fun and free evening variety of science and craft activities for all ages. This ALL-HOLIDAY celebration will honor Kwanza, Hannukah, and Christmas. • Quilt-making (No Borders Butterfly Project by Educreate) • Mini Stocking Crafts • Fun Science Activities • Tacos • Hot chocolate • Caroling Workshop • Photo Booth Date: Friday, December 12 Time: 4 - 7 p.m. Location: Elementary Institute of Science, 608 51st Street, San Diego, 92114 Everyone is welcome here! Únase a nosotros para una divertida y libre noche variedad de actividades científicas y artesanales para todas las edades. Esta celebración de TODAS LAS FIESTAS honrará a Kwanza, Hannukah y Navidad. • Fabricación de edredones (Proyecto de mariposas sin fronteras) • Mini Almacenamiento Artesanías • Actividades Científicas Divertidas • Tacos • Chocolate caliente • Taller de Caroling • Cabina de fotos Fecha: Viernes, 12 de diciembre Hora: 4 - 7 p.m. Ubicación: Elementary institute of Science, Calle 608 51, San Diego, 92114 ¡Todos son bienvenidos aquí! Elementary Institute Science on Facebook / Instagram

A Family Paws® Dog Aware® Program at the La Jolla Riford Library Teaches Kids 5–10 How to Read Dog Body Language and Stay Safe Around Pets Kindred Dog, a San Diego-based dog training and family education practice, announced today that founder Susie Petrucci, Ed.S., Certified Dog Trainer, Behavior Consultant, and Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, will lead a Doggie Detective™ workshop for children and families on Saturday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at the La Jolla Riford Library. Part of the national Dog Aware® educational initiative by Family Paws®, Doggie Detective™ is a kid-friendly program designed to help children learn how to safely and confidently understand and interact with dogs, including their own pets at home. “Kids often adore dogs, but they don’t always know how dogs communicate,” said Susie Petrucci, founder of Kindred Dog. “We want children to feel empowered, confident, and safe when they’re around dogs. When kids learn to read body language and respond appropriately, it strengthens family relationships and prevents potentially unsafe situations.” About the Workshop During Doggie Detective™, children will learn to: - Decode dog body language - Recognize when a dog feels safe, stressed, uncertain, or excited - Know when a dog wants to interact, and when they don’t - Understand polite, safe greeting behaviors - Build confidence around familiar and unfamiliar dogs - Prevent common safety mistakes at home and in public The workshop includes interactive learning, examples of dog behaviors, and practical tools for families to use every day. This program is ideal for families with dogs, families considering getting a dog, and any child who loves animals and wants to learn how dogs “talk.” About Kindred Dog Kindred Dog provides family-focused, Fear Free™, and science-based dog training services throughout San Diego. Founded by educator and certified trainer Susie Petrucci, Kindred Dog specializes in training programs for families with babies and children, behavior modification, puppy foundations, and trauma-informed support for sensitive dogs. Learn more at https://www.kindreddog.com/

Join KPBS Kids at this year's San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering! KPBS Kids events across San Diego County consist of a variety of opportunities, including hands-on activities, story times, special visits by beloved KPBS Kids television characters, and a host of other activities that connect to program educational themes. Visit us to explore fun science, math, and literacy activities for the whole family, and learn how you can connect with Clifford, Curious George, Daniel Tiger, Elinor Wonders Why, Molly of Denali, and other KPBS Kids friends at the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum and other locations this year! This event is free!

The Stein Institute for Research on Aging and Center for Healthy Aging offers free public lectures promoting physical and mental well-being and staying active throughout life. Join us for this popular series with renowned researchers and clinicians sharing their expertise with the community. Please join us on January 28 from 4-5 p.m. via zoom for “Slowing the Clock: Longevity Science Meets Alzheimer’s Prevention” with Dr. Aladdin Shadyab. With a live Q&A to follow, moderated by Stein Executive Director Danielle Glorioso, LCSW. Speaker bio: Dr. Aladdin H. Shadyab is an Associate Professor at the University of California San Diego, where he holds joint appointments in the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care in the Department of Medicine. A leading expert in the science of aging and longevity, Dr. Shadyab's research spans the epidemiology of aging, exceptional longevity, women's health, geroscience, and multi-omics approaches to understanding human health and longevity across the lifespan. Dr. Shadyab is a prolific and internationally recognized researcher, with over 300 publications in top-tier scientific journals. Through his research, Dr. Shadyab is helping to unlock the secrets of healthy aging and translate cutting-edge science into insights that can extend healthspan among older adults.

Early access to galleries at 9 a.m.  On the third Saturday of every month, we open our doors one hour before the museum opens to the public for a sensory-friendly Fleet experience. And if you want to stay and enjoy the museum all day, you can! Accessibility Mornings features a special film screening of a documentary at 10 a.m. with house lights on and the soundtrack volume low. The Fleet Science Center strives to be an inclusive place where people of all needs and abilities are welcome and respectfully accommodated daily. Science is for everyone. Admission is free for one visitor and an accompanying guest. Regular admission rates apply for additional visitors. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

"Joy's Universe" is one part Pee-Wee and one part Cosmos. An all ages (8+) show that explores the realms of science + philosophy through comedy, starring Jet Eveleth and Ryan Harrison. Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

What happens when a young and curious filmmaker challenges his creativity with the limitless possibilities of a fake A.I.? A surprising mix of various stories, from new and old times, about the original myth of Dracula: a vampire hunt, zombies and Dracula crashing a strike, a science-fiction tale about Vlad the Impaler’s return, an adaptation of the first Romanian vampires novella, a tragic romance, a vulgar folktale, A.I. generated kitsch stories… and much more! Visit: "Dracula" Digital Gym CINEMA on Instagram and Facebook

For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Additional Information This program will be conducted virtually via Zoom Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter: Website / Facebook

A unique series of four classes in which we learn about, experiment with, and practice brain-science-based approaches to writing. Find out how to implement new ways to overcome mental blocks, trigger creativity, generate three-dimensional characters, find the elusive Unexpected Plot Idea, and more—all centered on information gleaned from cognitive science. The first part of each class will be devoted to theory and practice: what cognitive science has to say about one of the topics, along with instruction in practical tools and techniques for transforming that theory into practice. In the second part, we will talk about what we have noticed implementing the tools from the previous week—results we can discuss and examine together. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Ring in the New Year with laughter at a sharp, alcohol-free comedy show at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA). Headlined by Brian Kiley and hosted by Tim X Lee, the theater welcomes a relaxed crowd ready to laugh with clear heads. Tim opens with his signature PowerPoint comedy, using clever slides to turn seemingly complex topics into instant punchlines, blending stand-up with science for relatable, visual humor. Brian Kiley closes with his deadpan mastery, mining marriage, parenting, and midlife quirks for big laughs, supported by fresh acts on work-from-home mishaps and family traditions. It’s tight, funny, and over early—perfect for a sober, joyful start to the new year. Brian Kiley on Instagram Tim X Lee on Instagram