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The campaign to prevent and treat these diseases has seen great success thanks to a USAID program. Now that program is gone.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

The Nobel committee said laureate María Corina Machado was safe and was braving the journey to Norway.

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) In this month's course, Holly Kammier will take you deep into the timeless structure of the hero’s journey. You’ll learn: The six essential characteristics every hero needs to forge a powerful emotional connection with readers. How to identify and develop a winning theme. The interlocking plot beats every protagonist must take to keep your story driving forward and your audience glued to the page (or screen). Whether you write fiction, memoir, or screenplays, these strategies will help you elevate your work from good to unforgettable. This event will take place via zoom. Register here to receive the Zoom link for this event. Holly Kammier is the co-founder and acquisitions editor of Acorn Publishing, the largest publishing imprint in San Diego and one of California’s leading hybrid publishers. Named 2025 Publisher of the Year by the San Diego Writers Festival and 2024 Chrysalis BREW Project Publisher of the Year, Acorn boasts a diverse catalogue of award-winning and bestselling titles across genres. Holly is also the author of "Kingston Court," "Choosing Hope," and "Lost Girl: A Shelby Day Novel." Her essay" All-American Girl" was honored by the International Memoir Writers Association and performed at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. A UCLA honors graduate with a background in journalism, Holly has worked at KCAL Los Angeles and CNN Washington, D.C. She serves as Publishing Director for the San Diego Writers Festival and is a faculty member at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. Holly lives in her hometown of San Diego, where she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, a fleet of volunteers is working to make sure people in the area have access to a hot meal.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

Friday, November 21 at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. Anja Bihlmaier, conductor Steven Osborne, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra OLLY WILSON: "Shango Memory" BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39 The power of music to suggest our deepest feelings of spiritual awe has been understood since ancient times. In this program, three composers write pieces which capture the human yearning for another level of experience. The late great African American composer Olly Wilson drew on his roots in jazz and the music of his African ancestors to suggest the terrifying power of Shango, the ancient Yoruba god of thunder and lightning. In the slow movement of his Fourth Piano Concerto, Beethoven calls to mind the Greek divinity Orpheus, who tamed wild beasts with the beauty of his music. Sibelius’ First Symphony plunges deep into the imaginary mystical mythology of prehistoric Finland. Tickets: Friday, November 21: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/invocations-to-the-spirits-fri/ Saturday, November 22: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/invocations-to-the-spirits/ San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Jason Seber, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra Prepare to be transported by "Flow in Concert," an extraordinary live experience pairing the breathtaking animated film "Flow" with a full symphonic performance of its original score. This award-winning film, directed by Latvian visionary Gints Zilbalodis and scored by acclaimed composer Rihards Zalupe, comes alive in a powerful fusion of cinema and live music. Following its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival and a historic win for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards, "Flow" has captivated audiences worldwide with its poetic, dialogue-free storytelling and singular visual style. Now, in Flow in Concert, audiences can immerse themselves in the emotional depth of the film enhanced by the immediacy and grandeur of live orchestration. The story follows a solitary cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world submerged in water. As it encounters other animals and the remains of a lost civilization, the film explores themes of loneliness, resilience and connection – with a uniquely meditative pace and stunning artistic detail. The concert features a live performance of Rihards Zalupe’s haunting, atmospheric score, performed in perfect sync with the film by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. The experience offers a rare opportunity to witness the marriage of visual storytelling and live symphonic sound at the highest level. "Flow in Concert" is presented in Partnership with San Diego Humane Society. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

07. Halloween Decorations in Plein Air Kevin Inman Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. October 25 (1 day, 3 total hours of instruction) On location (either Kensington, Mission Hills or Loma Portal) $90/$110 Back by popular demand! Join Halloween-obsessive Kevin Inman for a pumpkin-spiced painting session in the streets of San Diego. We will paint in San Diego’s top Halloween décor spot of 2025 (if you know, you know) after extensive research by our intrepid teacher. Costumes strongly encouraged; candy provided. Painting outdoors gives the artist the opportunity to experiment with light, color, and atmosphere. Work with San Diego landscape painter Kevin Inman to learn how to paint spontaneously, appreciate nature, and enjoy the moment. Topics include color mixing, design, and letting go of your inner critic. Materials: Recommended oil or acrylic colors (Gamblin and Rembrandt paints): Limited palette: Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. This palette saves money but limits your options in advanced painting techniques. Basic palette: Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Hue), Cadmium Yellow Deep (or Hue), Cadmium Red Medium (or Hue), Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, or preferred alternatives. Recommended but optional palette: Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre. Brushes: a range of brushes from #2 on up. (I prefer hog bristle flats and filberts.) Other: cup or jar for solvent; paper towels; palette or paper palette pad; Gamsol or Turpenoid; linseed oil or Gamblin Solvent-free Gel; sketchbook; pencil; vine charcoal; palette knife; gloves; travel easel or pochade box; hat and sunscreen. Supports: Stack of inexpensive materials for quick studies and exercises, such as a five-pack of Blick canvas boards, size 8” x 10” or 11” x 14”, an Arches oil paper pad, or a canvas pad. Two larger canvas boards or stretched canvases, size 11” x 14” to 16” x 20” for longer projects. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

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