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Yiddish with Der Forverts: Intermediate Reading & Translation Course Join us for a 6-week online course designed for intermediate Yiddish students. In a supportive, pressure-free environment, you'll read and translate selected articles from Der Forverts. Led fully in Yiddish by Dr. Tetyana Yakovleva, this course helps expand your vocabulary and cultural fluency while deepening your connection to Yiddish-speaking communities. Date & Time: Tuesdays, October 21-November 25, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. PT Location: Zoom Early bird: $150 for 6 sessions (if paid before October 14) Student pricing available Instructor: Dr. Tetyana Yakovleva Register here: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-with-forverts-class/ Special thanks to Der Forverts and Rukhl Schaechter for their support. Yiddishland California on Facebook

Zolna Yachts is launching Nerissa Sounds, an intimate live music series hosted aboard their 73-foot yacht, to celebrate the season. Created by husband-and-wife team Shari and Amos Zolna, the series is designed to feel like a “secret concert at sea,” with just 49 guests on board for each cruise. The series launches Friday, August 15, from 7 – 9 p.m., with an evening of live Latin jazz, a curated coastal dinner menu, and sunset views during the 2-hour cruise. Limited to just 49 guests, Nerissa Sounds offers a rare opportunity to experience intimate performances by local artists in an elevated setting on the water. The debut event will feature San Diego Music Awards-nominated saxophonist Charlie Arbelaez and his four-piece Latin jazz ensemble. In addition to the live music, guests will enjoy a Champagne toast, curated buffet-style dinner by chef Joann Stabile, and a full cash bar as they cruise past some of San Diego’s most iconic coastal views. Upcoming Nerissa Sounds Dates: Sunset Cruise & Jazz Party Aug. 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday Brunch & Jazz Cruise, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, September 12 – Evening Cruise Sunday, September 21 – Brunch Cruise Tickets are priced at $185 per person and are available at https://www.nerissasounds.com/.

A new children's book uses plants to promote messages of self love and body positivity.

Stop by the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside) between 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. for a mellow evening of art, conversation, and community. The Artist Open House on Friday, April 4, celebrates the opening of "ABSTRACTION" - the Art of the Abstract, an exhibition designed to dazzle the eye and spark the imagination. Is that painting upside down—or are you? Watch a guest artist at work, chat with the artists, and connect with fellow visitors. This free event welcomes everyone—families, friends, tourists, and community members alike. Drop in or stay awhile to relax and enjoy the celebration of art! Visit: "ABSTRACTION": The Art of the Abstract Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, has a plan for how to avoid shutdown showdown negotiations, but it wouldn't be popular with Congress' "uniparty," he told NPR.

From capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or sucking water out of dry desert air, the trio's new form of molecular architecture can absorb and contain gases inside metal organic frameworks.

In celebration of Jimmy Buffett Day and Margaritaville’s brand-wide Day of Service, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is proud to host a weekend of community, music, and giving back through its Keep the Party Going campaign. From August 29 – September 1, the hotel will activate a series of fundraising efforts to support the San Diego Music Foundation, a local nonprofit enriching the region’s music community. The weekend kicks off with a benefit concert on Friday, August 29 at the hotel’s rooftop bar, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar. This free event will feature live sets from musicians/bands, a travel-themed silent auction, and food and drink available for purchase - with a portion of the proceeds going back to the cause. Throughout the weekend, the celebration continues with the Keep the Party Going cup promotion, live music, and festive pop-up moments. Guests can enjoy donation-based ice cream carts, family-friendly activity stations, 5 p.m. rooftop cheers with complimentary margaritas, blender bike competitions, and more. Benefit Concert Highlights: Live performances by local artists (donation based) Silent auction featuring local experiences and travel items 50% of rooftop food & beverage revenue donated to the San Diego Music Foundation Interactive activations such as photo booth, stilt walkers, airbrush tattoos (donation based), and a Keep the Party Going photo activation Family-friendly, open to the public Weekend-Wide Fundraising Initiatives: Keep the Party Room Package: $5 per night donated from each qualifying stay Cocktail for a Cause: will donate $1 from each signature cocktail served in a commemorative cup Silent Auction: 100% of proceeds from August 29 benefit event auction donated All Margaritaville communities, properties, resorts, restaurants, destinations, hotels, and cruises are conducting a brand-wide Day of Service on Jimmy Buffett Day, August 29, and the following Labor Day Weekend. This initiative is to honor Jimmy’s legacy and the way he lived, dedicated to supporting others and uplifting his community, by supporting organizations around the world. When: August 29, 2025 | 4 – 8 p.m. Where: 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Rooftop, 616 J St, San Diego, CA 92101

Open auditions will be held on April 27 from noon - 4 p.m. at the Junior Seau Community Center meeting room to cast actors and crew for a musical, theatrical performance at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, in June. The play is about a future Solarpunk fantasy world where love, friendship, and betrayal rock the peaceful utopian lifestyle. All ages are welcome, and theatre majors are encouraged to audition. This performance is part of a research project into the benefits of theatrical arts for community health and well-being. The study's results will be published and may provide empirical support for the importance of expenditures in community resources like public broadcasting. Bring a one-minute dialogue and one minute of a song. Dancers bring dancing shoes. Visit: www.dscearcemiles.org/believe

Understaffing at air traffic control towers has affected flights this week. But the The National Air Traffic Controllers Association president says worker shortages are nothing new.

This fall, we’re thrilled to announce a special Singer-Songwriter Concert featuring top talent straight from Nashville. Set against the sun-drenched shores of Mission Bay, this exclusive event brings some of country music’s most celebrated songwriters to San Diego for one unforgettable evening. These artists have penned chart-topping hits for stars like Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, HARDY, Jake Owen, and many more—now, they’re taking the stage themselves. Join us on Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. as the sun sets and the stories behind the songs come to life in an intimate, bayside setting. Expect acoustic magic, heartfelt lyrics, and a whole lot of soul. Our famed singer songwriters cannot wait to take the stage! Join Ben Williams, Beau Bailey, Summer Overstreet, Carson Wallace, Meghan Patrick, KK Johnson, Cole Miracle, Will Weatherly and more. *Price includes tax. By purchasing a ticket, guests consent to photography for promotion use by San Diego Mission Bay Resort & Noble House Hotels & Resorts. Visit: https://www.missionbayresort.com/ San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Facebook / Instagram