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The holidays are often filled with sharing, laughter, and memories, but they can also bring stress, disappointment, or sadness. Caregivers may feel overwhelmed by maintaining traditions while providing care for their loved one. This program will provide tips for making the holidays enjoyable for all. Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter: Website / Facebook

The park is a "natural-habitat oriented" space featuring nature playgrounds, 2 miles of walkways and bike paths, sand dunes, native plants and space for passive activities such as bird watching.

Join us for the Makers Arcade 2025 Summer Fair, set against the stunning backdrop of Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego! On Saturday and Sunday, July 26–27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., experience a vibrant weekend filled with creativity, community, and summer fun. Explore over 120 unique handmade vendors offering locally crafted goods—from artisan jewelry and home décor to bespoke clothing and original artwork. Indulge in delicious bites at our food truck court, and sip on refreshing drinks from our cocktail, mocktail, and beer bars. Capture memories at our interactive photo booths, get hands-on at our make-and-take craft stations, and immerse yourself in the joyful atmosphere with live music and interactive art and play areas for all ages. Children under 10 are free, and there is a $5 suggested entry donation for adults that supports the San Diego Made 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Don’t miss this celebration of creativity and community spirit—see you at Waterfront Park! Makers Arcade on Facebook / Instagram

Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts already being felt at parks, and what it could mean for the busy season.

Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter: Website / Facebook

On February 22, the AFSD welcomes three authors: Vanina Joulin-Batejat, Claude Koehl, and Kitty Morse, whose diverse backgrounds and literary styles promise a rich and engaging experience for attendees. The event will be animated by Daria Samokhina, our book club coordinator. Program: 2 p.m.: Q&A session animated by Daria Samokhina 3 p.m.: book signing and meet the authors Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to attend. Free for members, $5 donation for non members to support our association. The event can be attended with minors. They remain under the responsibility of the parents at all times. Address: 6390 Greenwich Dr, #185, San Diego, CA 92122 More about the authors - Vanina Joulin-Batejat brings her expertise as an international consultant and Executive Coach to her first novel “A la Recherche du Sens Perdu”, blending personal experiences and her experiences in intercultural business development with her passion for storytelling. Vanina explores universal themes with great sensitivity, while offering a hard-hitting reflection on the human condition and contemporary challenges. Through these interwoven narratives, the novel offers a veritable autopsy of our societies, questioning notions of resilience, identity and the quest for meaning. Her work reflects her deep understanding of human connections and cultural dynamics. - Claude Koehl, a trailblazer in intercultural communication, will discuss her book The American Way of Life: The Foreigners’ Perspective. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Claude founded Intercultural Services in 1994 to enhance cross-cultural leadership and communication skills, aiding global employees in navigating cultural differences and adapting to new environments. Her book reflects her personal journey and professional insights, offering a unique perspective on life in a new country. With a Master’s in Social Psychology and degrees in Teaching, Health Promotion, and Organizational Development, Claude is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian, and continues to perfect her Spanish. - Kitty Morse, an award-winning author born in Casablanca, Morocco, intertwines personal history and culinary heritage in Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France. Inspired by family documents discovered after her mother’s passing in 2017, the memoir delves into her great-grandfather’s journal detailing the German advance in Le Grand Est (Alsace/Lorraine) in 1940, and her great-grandmother’s notebooks containing 65 heirloom recipes. The story unfolds in Nancy and "Châlons-en-Champagne," blending the cuisine bourgeoise of her Ashkenazi ancestors with poignant family history. Kitty’s maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Lévy-Neymarck, perished in Auschwitz, leaving a legacy of resilience, memory, and culinary artistry. More about Daria Samokhina Daria graduated in French literature at Notre Dame (MA) and Stanford (Ph.D.). In 2008, she moved to San Diego, where she currently lives, sharing her love for French language, culture, and literature with her students, family, and friends. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/events-1/rencontre-dauteurs-et-dedicaces-2 Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

People living with dementia may exhibit behaviors as a way to communicate their needs and feelings as the disease progresses. Learn how dementia can change a person’s behavior, possible triggers and person-centered care approaches to address behaviors. Additional Information Guest speaker, Andrew Inocelda, will provide valuable information about Medicare’s GUIDE ("Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience"), a voluntary nationwide model test that aims to support people with dementia and their unpaid caregivers This program will be conducted virtually via Zoom Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter: Website / Facebook

Come spend an ordinarily fabulous December eve with members of Storytellers of San Diego! Warm to timeless tales forged in the crucible of life experience, fables and folklore, personal and literary sources, and to hot holiday-themed java and chocolate drinks. Storytellers are JT Moring with guitar, Linda Brown, Marilyn McPhie, Tammy Burmeister, and hosted by Mindy Donner--possibly a surprise guest will tell. Revel in tales of travels, other worlds, the purview of selkies and more. Suited for ages 12 and up.

Join us every Tuesday, from June 3 – July 8, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. for a unique journey into the heart of Sephardic culture with our Intermediate Ladino Course! Designed for learners with basic knowledge of Ladino or a background in Modern Spanish. Read real stories in Rashi script, taught by Dr. Agnieszka August-Zarębska. What to Expect: Engage with excerpts from novels that captivated modern Sephardic readers. Learn to read and interpret texts in the Rashi script, traditionally used in Ladino publications. Discover the literary world that shaped the identity of Sephardic communities in the modern age. Expand your vocabulary and grammar through authentic, literary language. Yiddishland on Facebook / Instagram

For the first time, NPR's Student Podcast Challenge has a returning champion: a California fifth grader who explored a dark chapter in U.S. history during World War II.