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The Coronado Historical Association invites you to join us for this month’s installment of the popular Wine & Lecture Series on Thursday, February 19th! Enjoy a captivating evening with a fascinating look into the life and legacy of Ellen Browning Scripps (1836–1932)—the celebrated philanthropist who appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in 1926 after giving away the equivalent of $100 million to institutions such as the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Scripps Memorial Hospital, and Scripps College. This engaging lecture will explore Scripps’s remarkable career as a journalist, her lifelong dedication to social advocacy, and the pivotal role she played in shaping modern philanthropy. We will also highlight the broader legacy of women in philanthropy—a powerful tradition of leadership that continues today. Join us for a wine & cheese reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the lecture from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/ellen-browning-scripps-new-money-and-american-philanthropy/ Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

Join us for a screening of "Elio" in the Scripps Ranch Recreation Center gym! There will be: - DJ - winter workshops - free cool stuff - snacks & drinks Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/event/winter-workshops-movie-night-scripps-ranch-recreation-center

Designated by the United Nations, World Meditation Day honors meditation as a powerful tool for mental well-being and inner peace. Join us for a guided 30-minute sunset meditation on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. on Preuss Tide Pool Plaza, to celebrate World Meditation Day in conjunction with Birch Aquarium’s recently opened exhibition "Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base." During the session, you’ll be gently guided to bring awareness to your surroundings, your body, thoughts and feelings, gradually arriving at a place of calm and balance. The practice will be seated in chairs, ideally with your eyes closed. This activity is included in aquarium admission. Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram

Indulge in a delightful Holiday Tea experience with us. Following this enchanting tea, immerse yourself in the magic of the season as the talented dancers from Scripps Performing Arts Academy present the timeless holiday ballet: The Nutcracker tea will be followed by a narrated, abridged version of the show. December 22 & 23 | 1p.m., 2 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Show Times Visit: Nutcracker Tea Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

Launched by the Scripps Research Translational Institute, the trial will test a repurposed GLP-1 drug, tirzepatide, and if it can provide relief for long COVID symptoms.

About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. We hear from an advocate sharing his personal story, then a medical expert on what to know about detecting it and the treatment.

"Master Class", A co-production with Scripps Ranch Theatre By Terrence McNally Directed By Phil Johnson featuring Sandy Campbell, Kyle Adam Blair, Sara Frondoni, Abigail Grace Allwein, Ben Read & Tim Benson Maria Callas is teaching a master class in front of an audience: us. She’s glamorous, commanding, larger than life - and drop-dead funny. She glories in her own career, dabbles in opera dish, and flat-out seduces the audience. Callas brings the class to an amazing close by acknowledging the sacrifices we must make in the name of art. Visit: https://www.theroustabouts.org/masterclass Scripps Ranch Theater on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego television news outlets are experiencing a rightward shift as news consolidation influences America's local TV news landscape.

For newly diagnosed patients and those going through or having completed breast cancer treatment, Scripps Cancer Center offers this free support group as a safe space to find emotional support, understanding, new coping skills and encouragement. Group members share experiences, knowledge, hopes, fears and strengths in a relaxed and confidential setting. The group meets virtually through Microsoft Teams and phone. Advance registration is required. To reserve a spot, call 760-492-5899 or email vestevich.jeanne@scrippshealth.org. Scripps Health on Instagram and Facebook

The public is invited to meet San Diego scientists leading groundbreaking biomedical research when Scripps Research hosts its second annual Discovery Day at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. With more than a dozen hands-on science activity stations led by over 50 graduate students and scientists from different Scripps Research laboratories, visitors will see amazing demonstrations and explore topics ranging from chemistry, neuroscience, viruses and vaccines, aging research, cancer biology, the gut microbiome, and more. Science enthusiasts of all ages will find fun and engaging activities at Scripps Research Discovery Day, from building candy DNA models and tasting ice cream made using liquid nitrogen, to peering at bacteria and tiny worms through microscopes, entering the tiny universe of viruses with virtual reality goggles, and learning about the latest research into new medicines that may soon provide treatments for disease. Following on the success of the first Scripps Research Discovery Day in November 2024, which was held in part to celebrate the non-profit research institute’s 100th birthday, Scripps Research is excited to return to the Fleet and connect again with members of the community for insightful conversations and shared moments of wonder. Admission to Scripps Research Discovery Day is included with general admission to the Fleet Science Center galleries. Scripps Research on Facebook / Instagram