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The Library Learning Center is celebrating 15 years of service to the Carlsbad community with an open house on Saturday, August 26. Join us for live music, food and family-friendly activities. The Library Learning Center is a full-service library and houses the city’s Bilingual Services and Literacy Services divisions, which include specialized browsing collections and programs. The facility opened its doors in 2003 and provides services like bilingual story times, English as a Second Language classes and tutoring. · Food provided from local restaurant Lola’s starting at 11 a.m. · Live music by LuMaya starting at noon · Bilingual story time from 11 – 11:30 a.m. in the first floor Storytime Room · Reading to therapy dogs with Love on a Leash from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. · Genealogy demonstration continuous throughout the event · Tours of the library continuous throughout the event · A viewing of the documentary “Voices and Faces” For more information visit: carlsbadca.gov

Those insects you see flying in crazed circles are trying to keep their backs towards the light because they think that direction is up, new research suggests.

Join OMA in partnership with San Diego-based arts non-profit, Art Produce, for our June Art For All: Wildflower Pinch Pots! Come craft eco-friendly planters that are filled with a variety of colorful California wildflowers seeds to disperse in your community. After filling your pot with seeds, plant or leave them in public spaces to provide food and habitat for native pollinators. OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art For All is the time to let your imagination soar. Each month OMA invites community partners to create an art-making experience for all levels. Participants are encouraged to spark inspiration by visiting current exhibitions. Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. CONNECT WITH OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus got past American Jessica Pegula to win her first U.S. Open women’s title and third career Grand Slam title.

Join us in our outdoor theatre for our free, 6th-annual Juneteenth Celebration in collaboration with the George L. Stevens Senior Center! Hosted by Gill Sotu, featuring music performances by guest artists and an original play written by Miki Vale and community participants, Directed by Yolanda Marie Franklin. Schedule: 12:00 - 12:10 p.m.: Welcome by Host Gill Sotu 12:10 - 12:20 p.m.: Alyce Smith Cooper Music Performance 12:20 - 12:30 p.m.: Rebecca Jade Soul/Jazz Music Performance 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.: The Old Globe Play Presentation 1:00 - 1:20 p.m.: Treesje and Saint Spoken Word Performance 1:20 - 1:35 p.m.: Brittany Taylor Neo-Soul Music Performance 1:35 - 1:55 p.m.: David Dredden and the Undefeated Contemporary Gospel Choir performance Although offered for free, tickets are required as this is a general admission event. If there is a waitlist for this event, we encourage everyone to register as there will be ample seating available. BOX OFFICE PHONE: (619) 234-5623 / Email The Old Globe on Facebook

On Sunday, environmental engineer and former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is poised to be elected the first female president in Mexico’s history.

*located across from the main campus at the Extended Learning Building This lab based at the University of Buffalo brings an art and science duo to campus. This program includes a talk about the dynamic history and future of art fused with science with bio-artist Paul Vanouse and scientist Solon Morse. A hands-on workshop will give students the opportunity to create art with biology and experimental imaging methods. Vanouse has been working in emerging media forms since 1990 and is the recipient of prestigious international awards. Co-helming the Coalesce Center for Biological Art and collaborating on several art science projects, Morse guides artists through genomics and analysis. The duo will share insights with the CSUSM community on fostering art and science in shared laboratory and creative spaces. Co-sponsor: Innovation Hub Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Helen Woodward Animal Center's 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon is Sept. 10, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Del Mar Dog Beach. Join us as we see the world’s best surfing dogs show off their skills, interact with 20+ vendors and watch our amazing costume contest. This family friendly event raises funds for the pets & programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Facebook Helen Woodward Animal Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging introduction to the art of collecting, including looking at, examining and assessing art from a collector's point of view. Mr. Stern will share his experience as well as the basics of art collection that can turn an art aficionado into a Connoisseur. A Connoisseur is defined as a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in art, particularly the visual arts. Jean Stern is Director Emeritus, The Irvine Museum, and a nationally recognized authority on California Impressionism. In his career, Mr. Stern has presented over 250 lectures and judged and juried more than 100 local, national, and international art competitions. in 2017, Mr. Stern received the prestigious Chavalier of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Ministry of Culture. Cocktail attire Wine and Charcuterie served Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Researchers have compared the DNA of 27 Black people who lived at the Catoctin furnace between 1774 and 1850, finding a link between these enslaved Americans and nearly 42,000 living relatives.