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Join Comic-Con Museum and Funko, Inc., a leading pop culture and lifestyle brand, for the third annual “Mask-O-Raid.” Hosted by Funko founder Mike Becker, the festive Halloween party will take place on two nights this year, Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Comic-Con Museum with proceeds benefiting Comic-Con Museum and its Education Center. Tickets on sale now. Tickets are limited due to capacity constraints and are expected to sell out for both nights. Each night is sold separately. Each event will feature: Display of Funko mascot heads World-class exhibit of 1970s vintage Halloween costumes and masks (personal collection of Funmaker Mike) Meet-and-greet, photo op, and signing with Funko founder and Funmaker Mike Becker Frightmaker Mike presents: “The Mystery Behind the Mask” presentation (two shows each night) Each attendee receives a token for a “Mystery Pop Giveaway”! Raffle for Funko prototypes Costume contest with special prizes: Funniest, Scariest, and Most Original Museum Gift Shop (for sale): Halloween-themed items signed by Funmaker Mike, original art, and exclusive Comic-Con Museum merchandise Complimentary party favors: exclusive Mask-O-Raid swag, a Comic-Con Museum Halloween pin, and two-for-one Museum tickets for 2024 Spooky jams by DJ Chino Heavy appetizers, beer, wine, and soft drinks. One drink ticket included with event ticket, additional drinks available for purchase. Each ticket includes access to the party, exhibit, party favors, food, and one drink ticket, as well as opportunities to view the presentations (seating in the theater is limited), purchase collectibles, participate in the raffle, and more. Costumes encouraged. All ages welcome. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

From July 11th - July 22th at the Hill Street Country Club will host multi-disciplinary artist Cole Douglas (he/him) as he expands on his existing series of abstract mixed-media works on canvas. These new pieces are of a previously unprecedented scale, taking full advantage of the gallery’s open space to develop new techniques and build a more robust mark-making language. Visitors are invited to visit and view works as Cole’s work progresses and attend a public open house with light refreshments to meet the artist Saturday, July 13th from 2-6pm. Artist Statement: After an injury induced identity crisis, I found myself seeking a resolution to the pain I’d felt after carrying the burden of being a Black man in a white America. I soon found that painting and time in nature were a panacea to my ills. The nexus of my identity as a Black man in addition to these activities presented me with the foundation of my work: negroes nature nurture. That is, the juxtaposition between the Black American and natural experience. I present the Black experience in a meaningful way, seeking resolution to our issues and a future reimagined with healthy, thriving, and carefree Black people. I blend gestural acrylic palette knife strokes with energetic oil stick lines to inspire reflection, growth, and the sowing of seeds. Leveraging these mediums, I am able to create an active painting that explores the possibilities of a fruitful Black future. Through these paintings, an intentional reconfiguration of Black values and actions is had – resulting in meaningful change for future generations. That is, the sowing of seeds in our garden. The process used to create these radical abstractions lend towards continual discovery as opposed to a specific final destination. This process-based approach, inspired from my engineering background, creates boundless expression to encapsulate all feelings that exist within a given situation allowing the works to serve as both a medium of healing and a path forward to change for myself and others. Creating a community for other people like me searching for healing and love. About Artists in Practice: Hill Street Country Club’s Artists in Practice program invites artists to use the gallery as an extension of their own studio. Partnering artists are given access to the space and our staff who provide critique and advice regarding technique and their professional practice to build relationships, skills, and confidence interacting with the art world. About the HSCC: The Hill Street Country Club seeks to create an inclusive, diverse art culture that reflects the socio economic landscape of North County San Diego. We strive to provide an art outlet for our community. Our building is wheelchair accessible with everything you need on one level. We have one gender neutral, single occupancy, ADA compliant bathroom. Service animals are permitted but please leave pets at home. To keep our gatherings as safe as possible, we have masks and hand sanitizer freely available. If you have any questions regarding The Hill Street Country Club or this event, please contact akiko@thehillstreetcountryclub.org For more information visit: thehillstreetcountryclub.org Stay Connected on Instagram

Meet the scientists working to better understand melanoma to prevent metastasis. Learn how new drugs are created and advanced to the clinic. Ask a melanoma oncologist about current treatment options and get an insider’s view on what’s to come. This is a unique opportunity to | • Meet and share experiences with other people affected by melanoma. • Learn how melanoma skin cancer starts and how cancer cells can become resistant to treatment. • Learn about some of the most promising approaches for new treatments. • See state-of-the-art drug screening robots. • Talk directly with survivors and a clinician. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with cancer scientists, survivors, and research advocates during an informal evening reception featuring healthy nibbles and refreshing drinks. Guided tours will be offered throughout the event, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look into our scientists’ varied approaches to cancer research. This open house is hosted by the Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board. Its members strive to bridge the gap between biomedical science and the people who need it most: patients and the families and friends who love and support them.

Black mothers and babies face higher rates of childbirth-related complications or deaths than any other race or ethnicity. San Diego County is expanding resources to help bring those rates down.

From the museum: Mass Creativity 2024 is a collective art making and community building program for San Diego communities. For this year’s 12th annual Mass Creativity program, the Museum has partnered with collaborating artist, Chelle Barbour (she/her) to make this the most exciting year yet! The theme of our Mass Creativity programming this year is Gifts For The Future inspired by the life and legacy of Octavia E. Butler and her vision of community, and storytelling of alternative futures rooted in Science Fiction. Together we have developed a series of free community workshops in partnership with our 2024 Community partners that will take place at seven organizations throughout San Diego County. Workshops are an ode to the vibrancy of our communities and ultimately, are designed to encourage play, imagination, and collective art making. Community workshops have taken place in the months leading up to a joyful culmination on Mass Creativity Day which will be on Saturday, June 22, 2024 – and it is also the birthday of Octavia E. Butler! This event will be a grand celebration of the artworks created by San Diego communities and will include music and dance performances, food vendors, and free admission to The New Children’s Museum! About the collaborating artist: Chelle Barbour (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist recognized for her diverse Afro-Futurist and Afro-Surrealist collages. Influenced by Romare Bearden, Barbour’s characters cast a broad net in their interpretation. From vibrant chameleons, goddesses, and agent provocateurs to commanding warriors and impassive spies, Barbour’s compelling collage portraiture conveys allegory, conviction, fantasy, and femininity. Her art aesthetic and process combine fragmentations, pieces of unexpected layers of elements that challenge viewers to read inferences derived from the black Diasporic imagination and culture. Barbour is a California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellow. She has participated in solo and group exhibitions nationwide, and her work is in permanent collections of art institutions and private collections. Related links: The New Children's Museum website | Instagram | Facebook

Farms in Borrego Springs grow some of the best produce in southern California, despite its hot desert climate. During the winter and spring months, this open-air farmers’ market offers flowers, fruit, vegetables, food, fresh bread, local artisan products and famous, homemade fudge. The only farmers’ market around Borrego Springs, visitors might come across rare locally-grown produce, such as cherimoyas, fuerte avocados and Christmas tree broccoli. It’s surely an exciting adventure every time you visit, not knowing what you’re going to find! After you’ve seen all the vendors, grab some food and have a picnic at Christmas Circle Park (there are picnic tables, public restrooms and water fountains), explore nearby Downtown Borrego Springs or visit the Anza-Borrego Desert Nature Center. The town may be small, but it’s very scenic and there are a decent number of tourist attractions. The Borrego Springs Farmers’ Market runs on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Christmas Circle Park at 600 Christmas Circle Dr., Borrego Springs, CA. Come visit between the months of October and May!

Join San Diego Alzheimer’s Partners for a Free Community Event in San Diego The Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) and over a half-dozen of San Diego’s Alzheimer's partners invite the community to a free event on March 23, 2024, USC Day of SCervice, in support of accelerating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research. Event Highlights Include: - Expert Panels: Hear from leading experts in the field, including ATRI physicians and advocates. - A screening of “Remembering Gene Wilder” (2023, 92-mins) - Accessible to All: Spanish translation services will be provided. - Renowned Speakers Lending Their Voices - Our impressive lineup of speakers brings diverse perspectives on Alzheimer's research and personal experiences: Dr. Paul Aisen, MD: Founding Director of Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, Professor of Neurology and Epstein Alzheimer's Disease Director's Chair Dr. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD: Prominent Professor of Neurology and Medical Director of ATRI Dr. Michael Plopper, MD: Psychiatrist and director of Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center at Sharp HealthCare Karen B. Wilder: Alzheimer's advocate and wife to the late comic actor Gene Wilder Day's Agenda: - 9:00 a.m. A coffee truck and snacks will be available for attendees - 10:00 a.m. Morning panel moderated by CBS 8 Evening news anchor Carlo Cecchetto begins with insights from ATRI physicians Dr. Paul Aisen and Dr. Michael Rafii, along with Dr. Michael Plopper from Sharp HealthCare. Special guest Karen Wilder will share her personal journey and the making of the film chronicling her husband Gene Wilder's life. - 11:30 a.m. Q&A begins - 12:00 p.m. Lunch for registered event attendees. - 1:00 p.m. Afternoon panel moderated by Glenner Centers advocate Kimberly King, "Lived Experience of Taking Part in Alzheimer’s Research: Perspectives from Two Latina Care Partners", with Lupe Morales (Co-Chair of the ACTC Research Participant Advisory Board) and Cynthia Sierra (ACTC Research Participant Advisory Board) - 2:00 p.m. A screening of “Remembering Gene Wilder” (2023, 92-mins) “We are excited to participate. We all have a shared goal to generate more clinical trial participation. These clinical trials are vital to the work we do” said Janet Hamada-Kelley, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association San Diego & Imperial County. “Without clinical trials, there can be no better treatments, no prevention, and no cure for Alzheimer's disease.” RSVP for a Day of Discovery This no-cost event is open to all, but all attendees must individually RSVP at http://atrinews.usc.edu/2024-day-of-scervice-eng for English-language speakers or http://atrinews.usc.edu/2024-day-of-scervice-esp for Spanish-language speakers. This event will be overbooked and auditorium seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your spot as seating is limited. “I am excited that this is also a community service project as part of USC Alumni Day of SCervice on March 23, and the San Diego Trojan Family will be making a difference,” said Shelley Moore, President-Elect, San Diego Trojan League of San Diego County. About Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI): The mission of the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) is to rigorously test methods for early detection of and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and bring effective therapeutics to the world. For more information on ATRI and its efforts, please visit our website atri.usc.edu For more information visit: atrinews.usc.edu

Cooler weather is expected in San Diego County this week, with temperatures dropping more than 20 degrees by Wednesday.

On social media, young women are increasingly open about attending 12-step sex and love addiction programs. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous reports 1,200 meetings in more than 50 countries.

A new LJMS commission sees one of the most acclaimed rock guitarists creating a show all about the wild and wonderful world of BUGS! Composer and musician Kaki King is considered one of the world’s greatest living guitarists, known both for her technical mastery and for her constant quest to push the boundaries of the instrument. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” Kaki has released nine albums and toured extensively, presenting in such prestigious arts centers as the Kennedy Center, MoMA, LACMA, The Met and Smithsonian Design Museum. She has created music for numerous film and TV soundtracks, including August Rush and Into the Wild, for which received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score. Now she brings her formidable talents to The Conrad in an exciting and fun show all about bugs, to delight kids and adults alike. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook