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Helen Woodward Animal Center is delighted to welcome pets and people to our 11th annual Pop Culture-themed Dog Cosplay spectacle – PAWmicon. The adorable event, which pays homage to Comic-Con International is gearing up to return in full tail-wagging force at a brand-new location (AleSmith Brewery) with plenty of space and activities for Superfuzzies big and small. This family-friendly event encourages attendees to grab their canine sidekick and celebrate with themed photo experiences, music, activities, Comic and Pop Culture Trivia, opportunity drawings, a BARKetplace & Artist Showcase, and more. The highlight of the event is the all-important PAWSplay Contest for superheroes and their heroic dogs, sponsored by Trusted Housesitters. The PAWSplay Contest is separated into three fun categories including Superheroes & Super Villains, Pop Culture Pups and Dynamic Duos – for those who want to dress up alongside their fuzzy family member or have multiple dogs in costume. While comic book enthusiasts wait all year for Comic-Con International, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite action-adventure stars, orphan dogs and cats at Helen Woodward Animal Center will wait a lifetime to meet their superheroes – individuals with one sole mission…to rescue an orphan pet. At its core, this unique event has one life-saving mission: To inspire individuals to perform a superhero action of their own and adopt an orphan pet. Upon adoption, these furry sidekicks will quickly reveal their own superhero abilities to save us right back. Tickets to PAWmicon are free. PAWsplay Costume Contest entries are $20 per pup and a Music Bingo Contest entry is $10 per person. A 2023 limited-edition PAWmicon t-shirt can be purchased on-site for $20. VIP Lounge access with Food and Drink special can be purchased for $30 per person. Preregister for the Costume Contest or Trivia Contest at www.PAWmicon.org On-site registration will be available at the event until 12 p.m. 100% of the proceeds from PAWmicon ticket sales and PAWSplay Contests will go towards supporting the Helen Woodward Animal Center pets and programs. Visit: PAWmicon Helen Woodward Animal Center on Instagram and Facebook

Center for Community Solutions (CCS) is bringing back the non-profit organization’s annual Bridging Hearts Program, a holiday drive, sponsored by Verizon, to collect gift card donations for survivors of relationship and sexual violence so they can purchase holiday gifts for their families. More than 90 percent of CCS’ clients qualify as low-to-moderate income and cannot afford to purchase gifts for loved ones. Bridging Hearts is often the only hope for holiday celebrations and joy for countless survivors, including children. Providing a gift card so that survivors themselves are able to pick out and purchase gifts for their children, is a gift itself. Beyond providing holiday cheer, your support is a reminder that they are not alone. The goal is to help one hundred families with an average gift of $100 in gift cards per household. Every donation of $25 will help one person on our waiting list —any donation will make a difference! Date | Friday, November 19 through Saturday, December 21 Location | Center for Community Solutions East and North County offices Gift cards may be dropped off at our Pacific Beach office. Please call (858) 272-5777 to set a drop off time to ensure we have staff on site to receive your gift cards. Donors may also make a contribution to CCS Bridging Hearts online here. For more information, please visit the Bridging Hearts at CSS website or call (858) 272-5777.

About 1 in 5 people killed by police since 2015 were having a mental health crisis. Like other cities, Philadelphia is trying a new approach: sending along social workers to respond to those calls.

Students across the county are learning about the course of American politics in a presidential election year.

Thanks to support from CalAnimals, ASPCA and SFSPCA, we’re able to waive fees for every adoptable animal! San Diego's shelters and rescues are full, and we expect to see even more animals relying on us for care during the busy summer months. You can bring home a new best friend AND create space in shelters for more animals in our community! View adoptable pets El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego campuses Phone (all locations): 619-299-7012 And to help keep pets safe this summer, we’re offering free microchips, one-year licenses and ID tags from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.! Visit: https://www.sdhumane.org/events/pet-day.html

The 2024 San Diego Wing Fest is back bigger than ever with more chicken wings and vendors at this family friendly event. Celebrating the beloved chicken wing! Presented by Wing's Army. Grab tickets today for the event on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Noon - 6 p.m. at Ruocco Park. TOP WINGS CHEFS cooking competition flavors. VIP entry receives early entry, WINGS Sampling from Wings Army, and Spirits Sampling from numerous vendors. Live DJs, live entertainment, games, spirits sampling, sauces, rubs, and other samplings from local vendors. Get your tickets now! Limited Capacity. The event is rain or shine. No refunds. Visit: http://wingfestsandiego.com/ View the event on Facebook Benefiting Hands On San Diego

Sunday Brunch and New Orleans Jazz Trios only at Books & Records Bar! The Cloudmakers is a spirited jazz band dedicated to the vibrant tradition of New Orleans’ musical heritage. Led by Nightshade Navarro, the band weaves together a tapestry of sounds reminiscent of the iconic streets of the French Quarter. With a repertoire deeply rooted in the classic tunes of swing and early jazz, The Cloudmakers captures the soulful improvisation and infectious rhythms that define the Big Easy’s musical identity. See More Events here For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Join us for a joyous evening celebrating the launch of the National University Foundation, the first year of NU’s new President, Dr. Mark D. Milliron, and the announcement of the NU Humanitarian of the Year. We look forward to sharing this memorable occasion with you as part of our continuing vital work to make higher education accessible to all. All sponsorships and funds donated to the NU Foundation will go directly to support student scholarships. Your investment will make a lasting change in the lives of non-traditional, military and working students who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to pursue higher education, many of whom are pursuing workforce education. Visit: www.nu.edu/nu-foundation-gala/ National University on Facebook / Instagram

Responders are working to recover the victims of Wednesday night's midair collision over Washington, D.C. It could be the deadliest crash to occur in U.S. airspace in at least 15 years.

New York City's mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that's built it's identity on immigration?