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Join us for a "delicious" and inspirational evening with multi-award winning author Amy Wallen and her book "How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies: Sweet & Savory Secrets of Surviving the Writing Life." Amy is a novelist, memoirist, and writing coach, come learn her insider secrets on living the writing life, while literally celebrating Pi Day. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/author-month-amy-wallen

Meet artist Justin Favela to hear more about his work and process. Favela is a contemporary artist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is known for large-scale installations and sculptures that manifest his interactions with American pop culture, authenticity, art history, institutional hierarchies, and the Latinx experience. "PIÑATAS: The High Art of Celebration," is currently on display. This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

One of the primary ways we generate support to provide rigorous science programming to kids in the City Heights community is through our annual fundraiser – the Bubble Up! Gala. This black-tie affair is attended by 300 leaders in the San Diego business, philanthropic, and scientific communities. To inspire the next generation of science leaders, Ocean Discovery Institute creates learning experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, and educational opportunity. Our students will join high-paying fields, break generational poverty, and change the future of science. One of the primary ways we generate support to provide 100% tuition-free science programming to kids in City Heights is through our fundraiser – Bubble Up! After hosting the event for nearly two decades, we are excited to reimagine this year’s event! This year we move from a formal sit-down dinner to a new format with increased opportunities to build relationships, be in community, and come together with a shared purposed – raising critical funds so that thousands of students each year can transform their lives through science. Bubble Up! Reimagined will be attended by more than 200 leaders in the San Diego business, philanthropic, and scientific communities. The event itself consists of a “mix & mingle” portion of the evening where Board Members, donors, and Ocean Leader alums will have the opportunity to enjoy awesome food and drink while circulating and building authentic relationships with one another and have the chance to win an exciting Opportunity Drawing prize. Following, guests will join us for a powerful program beginning with a live auction with exciting trips and experiences (visit the website to preview these items), student-centered story-telling, and ending with our “Make A Difference” paddle raise, where guests will have the opportunity to empower the next generation of science leaders through a direct donation to the organization. Ticket Details: Ticket - $500 Host Committee - $5000 (10 Tickets) Support a student ambassador with a $500 donation

The Black community on the island stretches back to the 1880s.

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll tested policy positions on some of the most hot-button political issues facing the country — from abortion rights and gender identity, to immigration and spending.

It's a nod to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.

There is no good time for a book as critical of one's own party as Oath and Honor, but it is particularly uncomfortable for the GOP to be taking these punches right now.

One image, taken seconds after President Kennedy was shot, captured the attention of news outlets all over the country. The agent in the center of the image is still coming to terms with that moment.

Infighting among Republicans threatens to derail plans to pass long-term spending bills next year.

Visit Makers Arcade Spring Fair Mother’s Day weekend Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 at the Broadway Pier in Downtown San Diego. This exciting event will feature more than 100 makers, spring-inspired cocktails, beer by Sierra Nevada, gourmet food trucks, live music performances, photo trailers, styled lounges, a kids craft area, and more! Bring your mom, your babies, or just yourself for this fun weekend of art, makers, and community. The first 100 people to arrive each day will get a swag bag filled with handmade items! Kids under 10 are free.