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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

Investigate the American turkey’s surprising presence in European art. Learn more about the bird through turkey calling techniques. This noisy show at the UC San Diego Library has become a community tradition. Kids are welcome (and they’ll be reciting turkey-related riddles). Presented as an old-time radio show, this celebration is filled with music, sound-effects, stories and facts of interest. Host and bandleader Scott Paulson, a UC San Diego alumnus, and Exhibits & Events Coordinator at the UC San Diego Library, has been lauded by the San Diego Union-Tribune for his entertaining shows: “an avant-garde vaudevillian, think Samuel Beckett meets John Cage.” The Los Angeles Times relayed “Paulson’s brand of G-rated fun, a sort of modern day morphing of Captain Kangaroo and Spike Jones, is always lively and at times wonderfully chaotic.” Event Details: ‣ Wednesday, November 23 ‣ Noon – 1:00pm ‣ Seuss Room, Geisel Library, UC San Diego ‣ All ages. Free. For more information about the event, please call (858) 822-5758 or spaulson@ucsd.edu

Authorities said the death toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many places.

NPR spoke to veterans ahead of the Saturday holiday who say the violence in the region has stirred up unpleasant memories of their own time in the service.

Come join us for a Knotted Wall Hanging Workshop with Ama Fiber Art! This introductory class will teach you how to make a relevant, modern, sleek and stylish hanging for your home. When | July 23, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cost | $65 per person including tools and instruction Project measures approx. 12” wide with wooden dowel and 18” long Get ready for a fun and creative evening at The Lafayette Hotel as you make your very own knotted wall hanging. An instructor will guide you through the process step-by-step, and by the end of the workshop you will have a beautiful and unique piece of art to bring home. All high quality cord and materials will be provided, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. No experience necessary! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit here!

More than 3 million U.S. children were involved in an intervention for suspected abuse or neglect in a single year. Advocates say a disproportionate impact on families of color makes reform urgent.

On Saturday, December 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., award-winning ice cream shop - Wynston's Ice Cream Co. - is hosting a fundraiser for The Burn Institute through the Escondido Fire Department to help families and victims of fires. Stop by Wynston’s to get into the holiday spirit and give back to a great cause. Bring a new book or toy to donate! Attendees will enjoy: Selfies with Santa & Old Fashioned Fire Truck; Hot Cocoa & Popcorn; Letters to Santa Station; Wynston's Holiday Sometimes Flavors; Warm Waffle Cones; and Holly Jolly Flights with Waffle Chips. Each year, the Burn Institute reaches 1,000s of youth, adults, and seniors in San Diego and Imperial Counties. With our programs and services, we help prevent fires – and the injuries that can result. For individuals with burn injuries and their families, we provide support programs and financial assistance that gives coping skills, true community, and hope.

Forget ChatGPT- Come chat furrreal and try to spot some wild creatures hiding around San Diego! We may have been hearing about the tech changes coming our way, from social media lawsuits to the implications for chatbots like ChatGPT. In these wild and wacky times, the Unplug Collaborative encourages people to still make time to chat with REAL people, IN person, and in REAL time. America’s Finest City is becoming America’s best city to unplug as we join the 14th annual Global (formerly National) Day of Unplugging with many fun activities happening around town from March 3-4. Wild creatures will be hiding out in restaurants, businesses and scavenger hunts from La Mesa to Julian. San Diegans can try to spot the furry creatures in La Mesa and at various other locations (Mom's Pies and Fort Cross in Wynola, Regulars Wanted in Julian, Rancho Guejito vineyard in Escondido). They can take a nature hike at Dictionary Hill in Spring Valley or San Dieguito County Park, take a mandala rock painting class in Coronado or step into a sound bath for deep relaxation in Crown Point. Check out www.unplugcollaborative.org/unplugged-cities/san-diego-ca for San Diego event details. Check out the Nocturnals Scavenger Hunt in La Mesa Village - Saturday March 4 (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) and look for Student art from La Mesa Middle Arts Academy on display in shop windows. See if you can find Sleepy the Sloth, Rocky Raccoon and all his night-time friends, along with clues. Turn in your completed sheet to SurfRider Pizza by days end and get a free SmartPhone Nap-Sack (while supplies last) and enter to win raffle prizes donated by local businesses. ABOUT US: The Unplug Collaborative-home to Global Day of Unplugging, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing resources to communities elevating human connection over digital engagement by planning fun and meaningful events! Since 2009, 140,000+ people in over 12 countries have participated, and whether it's 1 hour or 24, at some point during the first weekend of March, thousands of people will step away from their screens and intentionally shift into an offline activity, or a real-life gathering. The other 364 days a year the UC helps people who want to do more, build an Unplugged Village® in their community. Check out our 200+ ideas to unplug any time of the year at www.unplugcollaborative.org!

A manifesto written by the terrorist leader in 2002 resurfaced on TikTok, but the backlash to the videos was more widespread than the videos themselves.

Come join KFW So-Cal at our Model Experience Workshop where your kids will learn to: Walk the runway Pose Get industry q&a Mini photoshoot experience * Featuring Guest brand models Zara & Levi @lovewithchance * Workshop includes an array of topics including principles in modeling confidence building & tools for the industry. Ages 6-17 Learn from industry professionals / Model coaches Selina Hall: NYFW and London signed model Rajanee Wright: body confidence San Diego top model Mini photoshoot by Superfresh Show to get photos to add to your portfolio. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/model-experience-workshop-tickets-565172715807 Visit: https://www.kfwnetwork.com/ Kids Fashion Week Network on Facebook / Instagram