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Join LGBTQ+ teens and allies (ages 13–18) for a Shabbat all about friends, fun, and community. Share a meal, make new connections, and spend the evening laughing, celebrating who you are, and meeting others who get it. Come for the food, stay for the friends—RSVP today! Visit: https://my.lfjcc.org/16297/16298 Lawrence Family JCC on Instagram and Facebook

HOT GLOBE climate journalist and best-selling author Steve Chapple kicks off the night with an unfiltered conversation on climate, politics, and where we are right now. Steve Chapple: Visiting Scholar, Climate, Atmospheric Science & Physical Oceanography Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego Senior Fellow, The Samuel Lawrence Foundation On Substack at: HOT GLOBE™ by STEVE CHAPPLE Presented by The Samuel Lawrence Foundation Visit: https://luma.com/b219jj8y

Class Description: An author platform is all about visibility and building an audience for your work. And here’s a surprise: Social media is only a small slice of the platform pie! In this workshop, we’ll clear up common misconceptions about what an author platform really is and explore the many components that make it thrive. You’ll assess your own strengths, identify areas to grow, and leave with a practical plan—and the confidence—to begin building a powerful, authentic platform that supports your writing career. Disclaimers: Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc., can be found on our policies page. At the end of the course, please complete the evaluation form—your feedback is invaluable for improving our classes and supporting the grant reporting that makes these programs possible. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2026-04-26-what-is-an-author-platform-and-why-do-you-need-one-with-jill-g-hall/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. This Week’s Performing Arts Will Be Located in Performance Lab D -10 Dr. Michael D. Munson is the organist of the First United Methodist Church of Escondido, a Life Member of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and current Dean of the Palomar Chapter of the AGO. He has concertized in Southern California, the eastern United States, and Europe. He has also given four concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park as part of the weekly Sunday Concert Series there.** **Munson earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music from the Eastman School of Music in 1992. Since 1994, Dr. Munson has been working at Palomar College when he started accompanying ballet classes, which he still does. Currently, he teaches class and applied piano, plays for ballet, and accompanies the choirs and voice class. He has taught beginning piano, music theory, and organ. He also accompanies and coaches students in the music program at Mira Costa College. Visit: Michael Munson – Concert Hour Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Raise a glass to lies and last episodes with Swing Social’s "Tell Me Lies" Season Finale Watch Party on Friday, February 16 from 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.! Enjoy a drama-filled night fueled by Happy Hour specials running all night long, including $6 Draft Beer and $8 Well Cocktails. Catch the season finale episode projected on the large game simulator screens, making this the ultimate viewing experience. Kick back, sip, and enjoy the finale with discounted drinks, good company, and the ideal space to settle in for the juicy evening! Visit: https://swingsocialsd.com/happenings/ Swing Social on Instagram and Facebook

The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.

The New City Sinfonia, under the direction of Alyze Dreiling, will present a concert celebrating Black History Month performing works by Florence Price and William Grant Still. Also featured soloist will be David Weinstein, clarinetist performing Debussy's Premiere Rhapsodie and Viktor's Tale. New City Sinfonia on Facebook

Join us for the 2026 Candlewood Arts Festival, a celebration of public art, community, and our shared environment in Borrego Springs, at the heart of the Anza Borrego Desert. There will be a community walk led by artist Karla Diaz, culminating in a community unity festival with food, art, and entertainment for all; new public art projects by Gerald Clarke and Ako Castuera, both with performances to mark their dedication; the opening of an exhibition featuring work by student artists from Borrego Springs High School; and a presentation of new multimedia work by Star Montana and Jesse Monsher. Full schedule and details at our website, candlewoodartsfestival.org Candlewood Arts Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Several events across San Diego County will commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

The two independent journalists face federal charges related to the interruption of a church service in Minnesota earlier this month. Lemon and Fort say they were there to cover a protest.