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Memento is an independent noir thriller that tightly follows Aristotelian story structure while unfolding the plot out of order. The film follows Leonard Shelby, a man with short-term memory loss who attempts to track down his wife's murderer. Medical experts applaud this film as the most realistic depiction of anterograde amnesia. The Library of Congress deemed Memento aesthetically significant and selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Rated R. (113 min.) Screening held at the MiraCosta College Little Theatre (OC3601), Oceanside Campus. For more information visit: miracosta.edu

Join the Greater San Diego Music Coterie for its third annual sing-along of the most memorable songs from Sound of Music. Email ayeung@sandiego.edu for directions to free parking. Free will donation at the door. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. Concert repeats on Sunday, May 5 at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2993 MacDonald St, Oceanside, CA 92054. For more information visit: gsdmusicoterie.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care.

Join Vista Buddhist Temple for Hanamatsuri: Celebrating the Birth of the Buddha on April 27th from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.! There will be a discussion on Buddhism, family-focused activities like guided mindfulness, entertainment, food, and a marketplace (including local plants and produce). Free admission & parking! For more information visit: vbtemple.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

UC San Diego is hosting distinguished Georgetown University professor and prominent journalist E.J. Dionne as a part of the Spring 2024 Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society. His two-hour lecture advocates for bridging societal divides by addressing issues like social isolation and loneliness, inviting the audience to contemplate solutions for transcending political boundaries. E.J. Dionne is a long-time op-ed columnist for The Washington Post and a respected political commentator. He is also a distinguished university professor in the Foundations of Democracy and Culture at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy and a senior fellow and W. Averell Harriman Chair in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. He has authored nine books, including the New York Times Bestseller “Why the Right Went Wrong.” For more information visit: parkandmarket.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Second Chance Community Day is an opportunity for individuals, families, and friends to come together and learn about the products and resources offered by local businesses and organizations, including information and access to health and wellness resources. In April, Community Day will be celebrating Second Chance Month, which serves as a dedicated time to raise awareness about the hurdles faced by millions of formerly incarcerated Americans and to foster opportunities for their successful reentry into society. This event will feature live music from DJ Noel, fresh produce for purchase, and exceptional local vendors from Southeastern San Diego. The event also promotes the Project New Village fresh produce truck that is featured at Second Chance each community day. Second Chance has created this opportunity for people to learn about the services and resources in our neighborhoods and to support local business. Since 1993, Second Chance has provided effective solutions for reducing recidivism, unemployment, and homelessness; empowering participants to make sustainable personal changes that positively impact society. This is done through education, encouragement, specialized training, and supportive services which address issues such as behavioral health, housing, transportation, and substance abuse. For more information visit: secondchanceprogram.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Starting Oct. 2 through Nov. 2, San Diegans who have lost pets can honor their animal friends at San Diego County Animal Services locations with a Day of the Dead display.

Many are reluctant to spend unless there is a big sale and are being more selective with what they will buy — in many cases, trading down to cheaper stuff and less expensive stores.

State funds to legally advocate for unaccompanied immigrant children could soon dry up.

On his first day in the White House, President Donald Trump gave commutations and pardons to every defendant charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Many assaulted police.