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The Friends of the Central Library cordially invite you to a fundraising luncheon with best-selling author and motivational speaker Dr. Linda K. Olson and her book Gone: A Memoir of Love, Body, and Taking Back my Life. Linda and her husband, Dave Hodgens, were young doctors vacationing in Germany when a train hit their van, shattering their lives—and Linda’s body. Prepare to be mesmerized! You will never forget Dr. Olson’s presentation! She is a hero among us who refused to allow her tragic accident and the ensuing disability limit her life. Gone tells how perseverance helped her to become one of the most successful women of San Diego, raise a family, and enjoy the best outdoor experiences. Visit the Friends website for tickets and registration. All proceeds will go to support the San Diego Central Library. As a triple amputee, Dr. Olson learned to walk with prostheses and change diapers and insert IVs with one hand. She and Dave pursued their dream careers and traveled the world. Deeply moving and inspiring, Gone asks readers to find not only courage but also laughter in the unexpected challenges we all face in life. More about the Author Dr. Olson is Professor Emerita of Radiology at UCSD and a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Following a CT Fellowship at UCSD, she joined the faculty in the Department of Radiology where she worked for thirty years. She was director of Breast Imaging for twenty years and also a member of the thoracic imaging section. Some of her many awards include: Marie Curie Award of the American Association of Women Radiologists 1991; Honored Alumna Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1994; UCSD Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award 1996; Rell Sunn “Queen of Makaha” Award, Moores UCSD Cancer Center, 2007; San Diego County’s 2011 Physicians of Exceptional Excellence “Top Doctors” Award; Loma Linda University School of Medicine “Women in Courage” Award 2012; and UCSD Department of Radiology Lifetime Achievement Award 2012.

There are two competing trends: The population of the U.S. has grown at the same time as the workforce of the IRS has shrunk. A 10-year, $80 billion plan aims to tackle the agency's troubles.

Skylarks take you back to the early days of Rock & Roll with their original arrangements of girl group and doo wop hits of the 50s, 60s and beyond. A ‘mostly a cappella’ quartet of women, Skylarks took their name from the Buick Skylark, a classic American car of the era. Remember the Everly Brothers, Little Eva, Elvis Presley, The Chiffons, the Supremes & the Marvelettes? Well, put on your saddle shoes & step back in time to the days of early Rock & Roll. WHEN | Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 TIME | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. VENUE | La Jolla Community Center ADMISSION | $15 for member & $20 for non-member To register, please visit the website 18+ Event SOCIALS: Follow La Jolla Community Center on Facebook & Instagram!

The state's abortion bans make no exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies. Two women had devastating pregnancy diagnoses — one could leave the state for an abortion, and the other could not.

Eleven people are dead and several others injured after a shooting Saturday night in Monterey Park. Calif. Members of the community say they are in shock as they are beginning to mourn.

Automakers are building more electric vehicles, but the EPA wants to set rules pushing them to go even faster. Environmental groups say that's essential; traditional carmakers say it's not feasible.

Greetings, A Better Life Together, Inc. and The BRIDGE Project Team is partnering with Amazon to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We are hosting a free resource fair that day with Amazon on site to help with completing and submitting applications and to discuss reasonable accommodations. This will be an exciting event with other opportunities to get help enrolling in Medi-Cal and Cal Fresh, get connected with food distributions across the county and many other education opportunities for employment and support through the San Diego Regional Center. It is our hope that you consider the flyer and press release to get the word out about this free event. Our efforts are funded through a direct federal grant for Service Access & Equity with the Department of Disability Services. We are open to interviews and to answer any questions. Please call our main office at 619-741-1548 to speak with Veronica Perez to schedule Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

From the museum: This exhibition continues an ongoing series of wearable sculptures constructed from various sauce packets collected from fast food chains, gas stations, and high school cafeterias. The current series of sauce-suits were modeled after outfits taken from the closets of close friends of the artist, hand-picked by both the artist and each friend. The outfits were then worn by each of the artist’s friends, who each performed mundane tasks in their own homes while wearing them, which was documented through photography. Evolving from an older series of self-portrait costumes tailored to specifically fit the artist, this new line of work investigates the roles of community and relationships in self-portraiture, while also drawing on the connection between consumerist culture and how we craft our individuality and personas through apparel and material. An exhibition celebration will take place March 18, 2023. About the artist: Ethan Chan is an artist working in sculpture, installation and performance art based in Los Angeles & San Diego, CA. Using off-kilter materials including Happy Meal® toys, bubble gum, and sauce packets, his work examines a love for all things kitsch, cookie-cutter, and plastic; and in its transformation, attempts to place itself at the intersection between globalism and Americana. Learn more about Ethan Chan's installation at OMA's satellite location, OMA West at the Seabird, here. Related links: Ethan Chan on Instagram OMA on Instagram OMA on Facebook

Slavery is often associated with the South. But in her new book “California: A Slave State,” historian Jean Pfaelzer looks at 250 years of slavery.

From the organizers: Celebrating ballet masterworks from the 20th century by the father of American ballet, George Balanchine, and the famed New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Peter Martins. 'Rubies' In 1967, the great Russian-born choreographer, George Balanchine, created his world famous ballet Jewels for the New York City Ballet. The three act ballets all have a different composer and motif. Rubies, with music by Igor Stravinsky, is the second act of the ballet and truly captures the sexy energy and athleticism of our country. The ballet is packed with adventure, fun and playfulness, and the dazzling bejeweled costumes will take your breath away. 'Divertimento' from 'Le Baiser De La Fée' Divertimento from Le Baiser De La Fée (the Fairy’s Kiss) was created for the New York City Ballet for the 1972 Stravinsky Festival. The New York Times dance critic has described the ballet as one of George Balanchine’s greatest and most unusual works. The choreography is deeply poetic and has always moved audiences by its light and shade, creating an experience you will never forget. 'Ash' With accelerated tempi to the exciting music by Michael Torke, Peter Martins, former artistic director of New York City Ballet, launches 10 dancers on a non-stop series of thrilling solos, duets, and ensemble dances that leaves audiences amazed and thrilled. Performances: Sat, Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:00pm and Sun, Nov 13, 2022 at 2:00pm Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave, Downtown San Diego Thur, Nov 17, 2022 at 7:30pm Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido City Ballet of San Diego on social media: Facebook + Instagram