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Children have an especially difficult time processing the death of a family member, friend or another significant person in their life. While we cannot protect children from the pain they are experiencing, we can help them feel supported and teach them healthy coping skills. The Elizabeth Hospice is offering a FREE six-week series of workshops for children and teens. The program is open to all community members, ages 7 to 17. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, June 28 through August 2, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., via Zoom. Space is limited and attendees are required to register by June 22 at James.McLaughlin@ehospice.org or by calling 833-349-2054. “Children and teens will participate in art, music and other age-appropriate grief-related activities that will help them gain a better understanding of their own grief and loss,” said Kathlyne Barnum, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Counseling Program Supervisor with The Elizabeth Hospice. “Over the six sessions, the themes of anger, unfairness, growth and compassion will be explored. These workshops are designed to help kids reduce their feelings of isolation by connecting with others who are experiencing a similar loss.” The Elizabeth Hospice’s grief support services are available to everyone in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, including families who do not have a patient affiliation with the organization. Counseling services are available for individuals, couples, families and children. For more information about grief counseling and support groups, visit www.elizabethhospice.org or call 833-349-2054.

The Mexican American songwriter and producer earned nearly twice as many nods as his closest competitors, which include three of his collaborators: Colombian artists Camilo, Karol G and Shakira.

Daniel Mason's gorgeous fifth novel tells of a yellow house deep in the woods of western Massachusetts — and its motley succession of occupants who leave their mark on the property.

Calling all K-12 students! Feeding San Diego and the Comic-Con Museum invite you to participate in our Hunger Action Hero Art Contest. Design a hunger action hero who helps end hunger through food rescue. Explain you hero’s origin story. Enter for the chance to have your hero brought to life by cosplayer and costume designer, Allan Lavigne, and displayed at the Comic-Con Museum during San Diego Comic-Con 2022! You could also win four passes to San Diego Comic-Con 2022 and be a part of the Comic-Con Museum panel! What is a Hunger Action Hero? A hunger action hero collects extra food from grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, and farms before it goes to waste (that’s called food rescue). Then, the hero gets the food to people facing hunger. Submit your work by April 22 at midnight. Entries can be submitted online or by mailing in your art and a completed submission form to: Hunger Action Hero Art Contest, Feeding San Diego, 9477 Waples St, Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92121 Winner will be announced on Friday, May 13! For more information, please visit feedingsandiego.org/hunger-action-hero-art-contest or call Feeding San Diego at (858) 452-3663.

The Venezuelan group brings its infectious energy and beach-infused sound to the Tiny Desk.

Featuring Supeena Insee Adler, Christopher Adler, and Batya MacAdam-Somer Experience the musical traditions of Thailand in this concert presented by Center for World Music, featuring Supeena Insee Adler, director of the UCLA Music of Thailand Ensemble. With instruments including xylophone, plucked zither, fiddles, mouth organ, flute, and percussion, Dr. Adler will present musical traditions from three distinct cultural regions in Thailand, along with world fusion arrangements and original compositions. Supeena will be joined by Christopher Adler on the khaen free-reed mouth organ, Batya MacAdam-Somer on violin, two Thai classical dancers, and five guest artists. Tickets - General Seating: $35 - VIP Seating: $50 The ticket price includes admission to the performance and access to Mingei International Museum’s Gallery Level ($14 value) after 4 p.m. on the day of the performance. The Commons Level is free for all. Please purchase your tickets early. These performances sell out well in advance. Tickets are transferrable but non-refundable. The ticket price includes admission to the performance and access to Mingei International Museum’s Gallery Level ($14 value) after 4 PM on the day of the performance. The Commons Level is free for all. Related links: Center for World Music on Instagram Mingei International Museum on Instagram

Join us, Wednesday March 8, @ 8 p.m. at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit Lions Tigers and Bears: A Big Cat and Exotic Animal Rescue. The American Me Comedy tour and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including the charismatic and extremely funny headliner: Greg Romero Wilson. Greg has performed in many of America’s best clubs and has guest-starred on dozens of TV shows like “Modern Family,” “Law and Order,” Hawaii Five-O” and “Bones” to name a few! Joining Greg will be host Jason Rogers, the hilarious Whitney Rayner and local San Diego Favorite, Jesse Egan! It's going to be a fun night of #Comedy for Claws supporting Lions Tigers @ Bears Animal Rescue. Tickets may be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-lj-308- Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person. 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport. Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to local nonprofit Lions Tigers and Bears. Lions Tigers & Bears is dedicated for over 20 years to providing a safe haven to abused and abandoned exotic animals and to inspiring an educational forum to end the exotic animal trade. As a state and federally licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit, Lions Tigers and Bears is a NO KILL, NO BREED sanctuary that allows the animals in our care to live out their lives with dignity in a caring and safe environment. "To animals born in captivity and fated to be ignored and abused, I've dedicated this organization." - Bobbi Brink, Founder Lions and Tigers and Bears is San Diego’s only accredited Big Cat, Bear, and Exotic Rescue Sanctuary. Come laugh and share this one-nite comedy events and help us stand-up together in support of Lions Tigers and Bears! Lions Tigers & Bears on Facebook / Instagram

Decorated Green Beret sniper and UFC headliner Tim Kennedy will be at the Coronado Public Library on Monday, June 27 at 7 p.m. to discuss and sign his new book Scars and Stripes. This inspirational memoir offers lessons on how to unlock the best version of yourself, from someone who knows that failure is just one step towards success. Through vivid, wild anecdotes – such as saying he only feels alive right before he’s about to die - Kennedy reveals all the dumb, violent, embarrassing, and undeniably heroic things he’s done in his life, including multiple combat missions in Afghanistan, building a school in Texas for elementary kids, and creating two multimillion-dollar businesses. He has learned that failure isn’t the end – rather, it’s the first step towards unearthing the best version of yourself and finding success, no matter how overwhelming the setbacks may feel. Originally from Atascadero, California, Kennedy joined the Army in 2004. After completing Ranger School he was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group and was deployed on multiple combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq as a sniper, sniper instructor, and principal combatives instructor. While in the Army, he also developed his mixed martial arts fighting skills, which he had originally developed at ‘The Pit’ in Atascadero. He returned to mixed martial arts in 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers and in January 2013 was brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). While now retired from fighting, his professional fighting record has him with just six losses in twenty-four matches. Today, Kennedy is the founder and head of Apogee Cedar Park: an Acton Academy school in Austin, Texas. He is also co-owner of Ranger Up and the CEO of Sheepdog Response. For more information, head to cplevents.org. This program is free and seating is general-admission; however, if you would like to pre-order a book and receive priority seating, please call Warwicks at 858-454-0347.

Experience a unique collection of paintings, mixed media, photography, fiber arts, sculpture, and more at the Front Porch Gallery’s Annual Juried Exhibition. Rich in cultural diversity, this unique collection features artwork created by some of the most vibrant, locally and nationally known artistic voices. Exhibition: July 17 – Sept. 3, 2022 Opening Reception: July 17 from Noon – 2 p.m. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. No admission fee Visit: www.frontporchgallery.org or call 760.795.6120

Our closing reception of our latest exhibition "Love Is An Action" will be taking place on May 7. The exhibition is in celebration of International Women's Day and it features over 42 local and international women artists from San Diego, Tijuana, and Ukraine. We'll have special performances and activities during our closing reception you won't want to miss! Join us for a night full of art, food, drinks, and activities: • DJ Betty Bangs on the one’s and two’s • Turning Wheel Mobile Classroom will be parked outside the gallery to share information • A special performance by Christina Perez • Spoken Word performances • And more! Date | Saturday, May 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location | The Front Arte & Cultura This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit thefront.casafamiliar.org/closing-reception-love-is-an-action-may-7 or call the venue at (619) 428-1115.