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Agents often share that what makes a memoir stand out in the marketplace is a strong author’s voice. In this workshop we will uncover the soul of the writing with fun and interactive voice techniques to make the storytelling as dynamic as possible. Students will also learn how to craft smooth transitions as well as how to enter and exit a chapter or scene. Participants will gain a better understanding how to create a seamless text that takes the reader between past memories (flashbacks) and present-day experiences and observations. We will work on bringing the theme of the piece to life so that the manuscript will resonate with universal meaning. Symbolism will also be explored as a way to deepen the writing and flesh out the theme of your book. Class structure: Except for the first class, the first hour will be lecture and the second hour will be read and critique where participants can workshop their material or class assignments. Tone of class: We strive to create a supportive, nurturing environment where participants feel encouraged to share, risk and connect to their most creative self. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-06-28-memoir-iv-with-marni-freedman-and-tracy-j-jones/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.

Join us at The Prado at Balboa Park on Friday April 11, 2025 at 9am for a special Producers Club reception with Nan Sterman, the host of the KPBS show A Growing Passion and all-around garden expert. Nan recently took on a lead botanical role in the Botanical Building at Balboa Park renovations, where she designed the planters for the new building. Join us as Nan speaks about the process behind the renovation and how plants and gardens can transform a space. After the reception with Nan, you are welcome to a self-guided tour of the Botanical Building. Admission to this event includes a reception with a continental breakfast at The Prado, a presentation from Nan and the opportunity to explore the newly renovated Botanical Building with fellow KPBS Producers Club members. **This event if exclusive to Producers Club members. To learn more about the Producers Club and how to join, please visit kpbs.org/pc**

DATE: January 24, 2025 The San Diego (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in collaboration with the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, announce the Black Family Wellness Expo, a community-driven event designed to address health and economic disparities and promote wellness in the Black community. The expo takes place on March 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy. The event is free and open to individuals of all ages. The Black Family Wellness Expo is part of a nationwide initiative by The Links, Incorporated. The aim is to improve outcomes for Black families across the United States. These expos, held throughout the month of March, leverage the collective power of The Links' membership to provide valuable resources and services to communities in need. This event will focus on a wide range of critical health and wellness topics, including:  Mental Health Awareness  CPR Training  Fitness Classes  Etiquette 101  Healthy Eating & Nutrition Awareness (with food and beverage vendors)  Educational Resources  Beauty & Skincare  Mobility & Accessibility Resources  Child and Family Well-Being Services  Dental Care & Hygiene  Health Education & Blood Pressure Screening  Military and Veterans Resources, and more Further, this event will provide a unique opportunity for the community to engage with health and wellness professionals, access essential services, and learn more about improving overall wellbeing. “We are excited to bring the Black Family Wellness Expo to San Diego,” said Angela Hilliard, President of The San Diego Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. “Our goal is to empower families with the tools and knowledge to live healthier lives while also addressing the unique challenges faced by the Black community.” The San Diego Chapter of The Links, Incorporated invites health and wellness professionals, community organizations, and advocates to participate. Vendor, donor and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about the event or to register as an attendee or vendor, please visit BFWExpo.eventbrite.com. Event Details: March 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy, 624 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114 Admission: Free and open to the public About The Links, Incorporated The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of more than 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Read more here: https://www.linksinc.org. The San Diego (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated members are committed to educational, cultural and civic activities. Thirty-eight active members and 25 alumnae members continue to sharpen its focus and expand its program dimensions in order to make Links not only a chain of friendship, but also a chain of purposeful service. Read more here: https://www.sandiegolinks.org. About University of California, San Diego Recognized as one of the top 20 research universities, UC San Diego is transforming California and a diverse global society by educating, by generating and disseminating knowledge and creative works, and by engaging in public service. The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing medical education, research, and patient care. Through collaboration with community partners, UC San Diego continues to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families in the region and beyond. Read more here: https://medschool.ucsd.edu.

Planned U.S. visa restrictions are causing students around the world to consider going to the United Kingdom instead.

A range of crime data has been going around to make the argument that Washington, D.C., is — or isn't — safe. We talk to crime experts to make sense of it all.

The City Council might have been able to approve a budget with a simple majority but if it wanted to challenge the mayor on something like this, a supermajority of the Council would have to override him.

The Smithsonian says a reference to President Trump's impeachments that was removed last month will be restored once the exhibit is updated.

U.S. officials confirmed a case of the flesh-eating parasite in a person who traveled from El Salvador. Screwworm typically affects cattle in South America but has spread north in recent years.

Florida's attorney general says the migrant detention facility is on track to open in early July, at a little-used airfield in the Everglades. Environmental activists hope they can stop the project.