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Please join us for talks from two leading SD Restoration Architects. At 1 p.m. "Balboa Park History in Post Cards" with David Marshall AIA Architect & Author David Marshall will present highlights from his book, "San Diego’s Balboa Park." His postcard images of the park offer a rare look at San Diego’s cultural and recreational heart. At 2:30 p.m. "The Botanical Building Restorations" with Wayne Donaldson, Architect The Botanical Building in Balboa Park was constructed for the 1915 Panama California Exposition to display flora native to California. Mr. Donaldson tells us how it was faithfully restored from the ground up. Snacks are served at intermission. To watch on Zoom, LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. (life.miracosta@gmail.com) Meetings will start at 12:45 p.m. (you can join 15 minutes earlier) and the speaker will start at 1 p.m. ) Parking permits required so arrive early. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Learn about the technical aspects and creative design of live theater with Nate Cargill, Associate Technical Director at OTC and Technical Director at Oceanside High School. Students will learn essential skills in theatrical design, lighting, sound, and other technical areas of theater production. They’ll also have the opportunity to work behind the scenes during the performances of "The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition." The summer camps will run June 29 – July 10, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Design), 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Tech) Extended care is available for an additional $50 per week. Drop-off is as early as 8 a.m. and pick-up is until 5 p.m. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Scoop San Diego, Feeding San Diego, and Little Fox Cups and Cones in Oceanside are teaming up for a sweet fundraiser from April 8–April 12. To celebrate Scoop San Diego naming Feeding San Diego as its long term beneficiary partner, Little Fox has created a limited time orange creamsicle flavor inspired by Feeding San Diego’s signature color. Made with organic tangelos from a local farm, the flavor features tangelo cream, bruleed tangelo custard, and a swirl of toasted sugar mascarpone served in an orange waffle cone. Guests who stop by Little Fox from April 8–12 are encouraged to donate to Feeding San Diego in exchange for a scoop, supporting efforts to fight hunger and reduce food waste across San Diego County. It’s a small act with a real and delicious impact. Donate $5: Get a Little Fox "Tiny Lil Scoop" and help provide up to 10 meals Donate $10: Get a Little Fox "Good Size Scoop" and help provide up to 20 meals Donate $15: Get Two Little Fox "Tiny Lil Scoops" and help provide up to 30 meals Ticket sales for the 2026 Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival, set for Sunday, June 28, 2026 in North Park, will go live on April 8 and can be purchased at ScoopSanDiego.org.

Join us for a journey through the stars like never before as we take The Sky Tonight on the road to the Palomar Observatory! With a private tour of the Palomar Dome, an engaging lecture from a local astronomer, and stargazing from the historic Palomar Mountain, this is an adventure you won't want to miss. Transportation, dinner, and refreshments are included. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on April 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ARTS After Dark, Mending Sentipensares: A DIY Fiber Workshop! We’ll learn how to create a beautiful fiber art tapestry to decorate our spaces and explore themes of resistance and liberation, hope, and love, there will be a variety of colors, fabrics, and textiles to choose from to bring your design to life. The event will be led by our amazing ARTS Artist, Andrea Moreno. It’s going to be a fun evening, perfect for everyone, no matter your skill level. All materials will be provided, and there will be opportunities to purchase beer and wine. Come with a friend, loved one, or roll solo and get ready for a night of creativity and fun at the ARTS Center! Sign up early, space is limited! A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on Facebook / Instagram

311 and Dirty Heads: 'So Glad You Made It Tour' Lineup: - 311 - Dirty Heads - Atmosphere - ROME

Join Operation HOPE–North County for an inspiring evening that celebrates resilience, empowerment, and community. HOPE in Full Bloom isn’t just a gala—it’s a movement that transforms lives. Your participation helps provide safe shelter, trauma-informed care, and life-changing resources for families and single women facing homelessness. Together, we’re cultivating a community where every individual can thrive. Experience the Night: * Elegant dinner and live entertainment * Curated silent auction with local treasures * Heartfelt stories of hope and transformation * Connection with compassionate change-makers like you *Every ticket and every moment help us sustain vital programs like the Steps to Independence Program, offering families the tools to rebuild stability and independence with dignity. Be part of the change. Because when we come together, lives truly bloom.

Featuring Juilliard graduate, award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Strauss Shi, alongside TY Zhang and Lu Liu, this program brings together Eastern and Western traditions through dynamic collaboration and storytelling. Strauss Shi and TY Zhang were both awarded the Winner and Audience Prize at the Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, becoming the first violin–guitar duo in the competition’s 70+ year history to achieve this distinction. This concert is kindly presented and supported by First Unitarian Church. We would love to see you there! Strings Without Borders Saturday, March 28 | 7:30 p.m. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Hillcrest About the Concert: A vibrant celebration of musical virtuosity, blending Chinese heritage with a border-crossing musical journey. Program Highlights: Section I — Roots: Memory and Origin: A return to the landscapes, traditions, and emotional depth of Chinese music, exploring cultural identity through time-honored melodies. Section II — Routes: Crossing and Exchange: A musical journey shaped by movement and encounter, where traditions meet, evolve, and transform through collaboration and improvisation. We hope you can join us for this meaningful and inspiring evening. Please feel free to share this with your network—we truly appreciate your support in helping us spread the word. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Treat Mom to a meal they won’t soon forget. Join us in the Secret Garden or inside our open and airy dining room for a Mother’s Day celebration fit for the number one person in your life. Bread Service (shared): Blueberry Lemon Danish 1st Course (choice of): Greens and Grapes| goat cheese, sumac, candied pecans Smoked Lox Toast | dill, capers, red onion, tomato Crispy Pork Belly| gigante bean, apple mostarda, salsa verde, wild arugula 2nd Course (Choice of): Crab Benedict | dill hollandaise, english muffin, frisée Chilaquiles | pickled onion, crema, salsa roja, cilantro Lobster Roll | hollandaise butter, dill, crispy shallots Filet and Eggs | egg, toasted sourdough, hotel butter Sides (Shared): French Toast | churro spice, salted vanilla whip, brown sugar banana Breakfast Potatoes | oregano Visit: https://www.herbandwood.com/mothers-day-brunch Herb & Wood on Instagram and Facebook

We catch up with Olympic bobsledder, six-time medalist and Carlsbad resident Kaillie Humphries about her journey through the sport and motherhood.