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Nowruz, meaning “new day,” is the Persian New Year celebrated for two weeks starting around the spring equinox. With over 3,000 years of history, it symbolizes renewal, hope and harmony with nature. Join us at this free event as we offer music, dance and cultural crafts to welcome new beginnings.

This April, SpringHill Suites Oceanside is expanding its wellness programming in partnership with Delve Wellness Collective, introducing a series of community-focused experiences designed to promote relaxation and connection. The setting is sublime: golden hour at a rooftop pool overlooking the Pacific. The experience is unparalleled: Sail into serenity amid a symphony of soothing tones and vibrations orchestrated by Zen Diego Wellness. Welcome to Sunset Serenade, North County's premier floating sound bath. The 90-minute journey begins with a gong activation: Step into an oversized Tibetan singing bowl, rest your hands on the frame of a gong, and release tension as the deep vibrations ripple through your body. Next, lie back on your own personal raft or poolside lounger for 60 minutes of sound healing. A Zen Diego sound bath is a uniquely immersive experience featuring dozens of instruments, from crystal bowls and tinkling chimes to resonant drums and gongs. Delve Wellness Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour character meet-and-greet weekend with Game Night at Birch Aquarium! On Thursday, March 12, guests of all ages will be able to experience the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour in a fun, after-hours environment. You’ll have an opportunity to take part in a meet-and-greet with select characters from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, participate in a Stamp Rally with giveaways (while supplies last), discover real-life aquarium animals with critter counterparts in the game, snap selfies with themed backdrops and collect My Nintendo™ Platinum Points*. Guests are invited to bring their own personal Nintendo Switch 1 and/or Nintendo Switch 2 systems to play in a gaming lounge. There will also be music, food and fascinating ocean science. *A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply. Date: March 12, 2026 Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Price: $50 for adults, $45 for children, 10% discount for members.

Join The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Counselors Maggie Miller and Lolly Beck-Pancer for Without Words: The Grief Tree, a gentle, creative gathering to reflect on love, loss, resilience, and connection. In this workshop, we will create a personal Grief Tree of Life, reflecting on the roots that ground and steady us, the branches of connection, and the surrounding ecosystem of community and support that sustains us as we grieve. All ages welcome and all materials provided. Free and open to the public. RSVP: community@ehospice.org These sessions are led by Counselor Trainees under the supervision of Kathlyne Barnum, LMFT (#49780), Clinical Counseling Services Manager. Since 1978, The Elizabeth Hospice has been honored to walk alongside children and adults facing serious illness and loss, offering comfort, hope, and healing. The Elizabeth Hospice on Facebook / Instagram

Presented by a collaboration between SpringHill Suites Oceanside Beach and Delve Wellness. Join us for the purr-fect blend of movement, mindfulness, and meows at kitten yoga! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just learning how to cat-cow, this all-levels class will leave you feline fine. While you practice your poses, a clowder of adorable rescue kittens will scamper and snuggle their way into your heart. It's equal parts yoga and cuddle-fest, and no one will fault you for skipping a lunge to love on our furry guests. These guys don't wait for an invitation to make your mat their own, requiring you to be mindful of where you step, sit, or lower down. Think of it as meowditation. All of the kittens are adoptable and hoping to find their furever home. And to make you feel even warmer and fuzzier inside, a portion of proceeds go directly to Furballs Furever, our pawsome rescue partner. Children ages 8+ welcome with a participating adult.

K. Wayne Yang, PhD | Professor, Ethnic Studies and Provost of John Muir College, UC San Diego Dr. Yang’s research and teaching interests focus on how our conception and experience of learning are shaped by settler colonialism. His recent book, "A Third University Is Possible," explores the historical legacy of the Morrill Land Act of 1862, by which acres of Indigenous lands were taken by governments in Union states to raise funds for new universities to educate settlers in agriculture and science. At USD, how can we hold ourselves accountable beyond land acknowledgements to the Kumeyaay people? He writes, "Within the colonizing university also exists a decolonizing education. A Third University is a practical workplace. We must go through the critique to get to the work."

Saturday, May 9 marks the 34th anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food drive. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers collect non-perishable food donations left by customers at their mailboxes. The food goes directly to the San Diego Food Bank and other local pantries to help families in San Diego County who are facing hunger. Over the past 30 years, the drive has collected more than 1.94 billion pounds of food nationwide. Yet the need remains high—over 47 million Americans, including 13 million children and 7.4 million seniors, experience food insecurity. The drive is especially important in spring, when many food pantries run low on supplies and school meal programs are unavailable to many children. How to help: Place a bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it the San Diego Food Bank and other local food pantries. Together, we can help Stamp Out Hunger® National Association of Letter Carriers’ on Facebook / Instagram

A line that people sometimes remember regarding moderation belongs to Barry Goldwater: “Extremism in the pursuit of liberty is no vice, moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Although Goldwater’s skepticism toward moderation did not fare well in the 1964 presidential election, his words invite us to rethink the nature of moderation and examine who is afraid of this misunderstood virtue and why. In this Knapp Lecture, Aurelian Craiutu, Arthur F. Bentley Professor of Political Science at Indiana University Bloomington, argues that moderation is a complex virtue with many ethical and institutional facets and a fascinating genealogy which is often neglected. His lecture will address the following questions: What kind of virtue is political moderation? What does it mean to be a moderate voice in politics? What are the limits and benefits of moderation? Can moderation be a winning card in our hyper-polarized political world?

Hidden City Sounds: LP and the Vinyl with a Community Jazz Jam California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Thee Sacred Souls, with support from LA LOM and the Womack Sisters, are coming to Gallagher Square at Petco Park on Friday, August 28! Tickets are on sale now.