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Who are your characters? How do readers get to know them? Create distinct character voices by expressing who your characters are using what makes them unique—their experiences, their motivations, their influences. Our characters, whether fictional or non-fictional, have history, goals, and secrets that determine who they are and how they express themselves in their daily behaviors and interactions with others. This prompt-driven workshop will assist you in fleshing out your voices for new characters or existing WIP. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

As the homelessness crisis grows, it’s common for the public and politicians to conflate homeless encampments and criminal activity. But how much do these camps really affect crime in cities?

Event Cancelled Outdoor concert on Shelter Island Whether you’ve lived your life with this music as the soundtrack or are a modern concert enthusiast, Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam is bound to leave you much more fulfilled, delighted, and buoyant - and that much closer to the brilliance of the music of Dave Mason. To see this extraordinary guitar player, a soulful singer LIVE guarantees an evening of music as astonishing as the legend Dave Mason himself. Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam is a must see concert that includes fan favorites and deep cuts from Traffic, Dave Mason, and other surprise songs that share the story and important milestones in an undeniably powerful era of rock n’ roll history. Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam brings this all to life with multimedia visuals, dynamic set lists, along with first-hand stories and memories that can only be shared authenticity by a man who has lived it. Visit: https://humphreysconcerts.com/schedule.cfm Dave Mason on Facebook / Instagram

A bus carrying young students and their teachers on a school trip caught fire in suburban Bangkok, leaving more than 20 feared dead, officials and rescuers said.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Fleet Science Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info: - Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) - Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult - Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant - Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone Tentative Program: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - “Opening Theme” Laputa: Castle in the Sky - “Kimi wo Nosete - Carrying You” My Neighbour Totoro - “Kaze no Toori Michi - Path of the Wind” My Neighbour Totoro - “Tonari no Totoro - Main Theme” Kiki's Delivery Service - “Umi no Mieru Machi - A Town with an Ocean View” Kiki's Delivery Service - “Tabidachi - Journey” Princess Mononoke - “Main Theme” Spirited Away - “Inochi no Namae - Name of Life” Spirited Away - “Chihiro's Waltz” Ponyo - “Gake no Ue no Ponyo - Ponyo on the Cliff” The Wind Rises - “A Journey (A Dream of Flight)” Kikujiro - “Summer” The Tale of Princess Kaguya - “When I Remember This Life” Howl's Moving Castle - “Merry Go Round of Life” Performers: Range Ensemble - String Quartet For more information visit: feverup.com

With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds. Get your tickets now for Dining in the Dark, an unparalleled encounter that transforms dining into a thrilling journey of discovery! Menu options: - Red Menu (Meat - Blue Menu (Seafood) - Green Menu (Vegan) Highlights: - A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends - Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell - A secret 3-course menu, that includes appetizer, main, and dessert, for you to discover on the evening After you purchase your tickets, please indicate your dietary requirements using the form provided. This action is mandatory! Experience Information: - Exchanges are permitted up to 72 hours before the start time - Ages 12+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. - Tips and drinks are NOT included. Every guest is required to pay a $10 food service charge at the end of the experience. Beverages consumed are an additional cost and are subject to additional service charge. Surprise your mom with a fun and memorable dinner this Mother’s Day! Enjoy 15% off with the code USMOTHER15 on sessions until the end of May For more information visit: feverup.com

With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds. Get your tickets now for Dining in the Dark, an unparalleled encounter that transforms dining into a thrilling journey of discovery! - A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends - Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell - A secret 3-course menu, that includes appetizer, main, and dessert, for you to discover on the evening Menu options - Red Menu (Meat) - Blue Menu (Seafood) - Green Menu (Vegan) After you purchase your tickets, please indicate your dietary requirements using the form provided. This action is mandatory! Experience information - Exchanges are permitted up to 72 hours before the start time - Ages 12+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. - Tips and drinks are NOT included. Every guest is required to pay a $10 food service charge at the end of the experience. Beverages consumed are an additional cost and are subject to additional service charge. - Book a private group experience here - Check out the link here for additional FAQs here For more information visit: feverup.com

Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned business, established in 2010. We have several locations throughout Los Angeles, San Diego and West Palm Beach (Santa Monica, Torrance, La Jolla, West Palm Beach). Our mission is to provide quality products and services that will exceed your expectations of what a pumpkin patch should be. Come to Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch for all your fall fun! Looking to keep up with the family traditions, plan a birthday party, have private party or a book a field trip? Look no further than Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch! We offer games, activities and more for those of all ages. We also sell pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks, hay and more so stop by today for a fun fall destination for families and friends. Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch offers a unique experience for all ages to enjoy the fall season. With a large variety of pumpkins ranging from cute jack-be-little pumpkins to the biggest pumpkins weighing over 50 pounds, there's a perfect pumpkin for everybody! In addition to pumpkins of all shapes, colors and sizes, we have plenty of games and activities at each location such as pumpkin bowling, pumpkin decorating, farm animals viewing and more! Join us for a family fun filled day and pick your perfect pre-picked pumpkins. To view our pumpkin patch hours, please visit our locations tab. We accept all major credit card and cash. We offer online orders and local delivery. Come shop in person to see the large selection of pumpkins we have this season. You may purchase activity tickets at our pumpkin patches. For more information visit: mrjackolanternspumpkins.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Ukraine's domestic arms manufacturers bristle at the notion the country relies entirely on military aid from the U.S. and Europe. The country's weapons development and production, they say, is robust.

Former President Jimmy Carter is turning 100. Here are images from notable events or parts of his life, both during his presidency and after.