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Steven Schick met and grew to know the venerable composer Chou Wen-chung at UC San Diego on the several occasions Chou was invited to San Diego by Schick’s colleague Roger Reynolds. Professor Chou was a champion of the music of Edgard Varèse and was himself one of the most important composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. The links between Professor Chou and the department strengthened over the years--Lei Liang on UC San Diego has been a steadfast friend and advocate of Professor Chou's music. After his death in 2019, Liang and Schick brought all of Professor Chou’s percussion instruments, including many that belonged to Varèse, to UC San Diego where they now comprise the core of a collection of historically important percussion instruments. Each year, a UC San Diego graduate student is commissioned for a new piece that uses or is inspired by the collection. This year, the newly commissioned pieces are by graduate students Jiyoung Ko and Myles Ortiz-Green. Also on the program are works by Schick’s UC San Diego colleague, Wilfrido Terrazas, and an old friend, Gabriela Ortiz. Visit: https://music-web.ucsd.edu/concerts/cms_index.php?i=804

The 79th Latino Book & Family Festival (LBFF) returns to North San Diego, bigger than ever. This free family-friendly event will be held in tandem with the MiraCosta STREAM Festival, offering a day full of fun activities celebrating literacy, cultura, community, and Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math. Attendees of all ages can engage with over 35 Latino authors and International Latino Book Award Winning Authors in the Authors Village, access bilingual health screenings in the Health Village provided by local health providers, and explore educational pathways in the Education Village. Highlighting the intersection of culture and craft, the Cruisin’ Village will showcase Chicano art through a curated lowrider display. The day also features unforgettable keynote speakers, incredible live performances on the Entertainment Stage, inspiring author readings in the Cafecito and Storytelling Stage, and a dedicated Children's Village hosted by local libraries and preschools. This is an event you won't want to miss! **STREAM Festival 12-3 p.m. To sign up as an Author, Exhibitor, or Sponsor, visit www.lbff.us

Come find out about the uniqueness and wonder of ferns and lycophytes. CNPS, San Diego Chapter presents a talk by Jon P. Rebman about local Ferns and Lycophytes. Jon P. Rebman, Ph.D. and Annette Winner are the authors of a new filed guide titled “Ferns and Lycophytes of San Diego County”. This field guide has descriptions, keys for identification, local natural history information, and a color plate for each species that shows all of the key characters important for getting to know these species. This publication is part of the San Diego Natural History Museum’s journal series, the Proceedings of the San Diego Society of Natural History. It will be available for purchase at the meeting, and may be signed by Dr. Rebman. Our meeting starts at 6 p.m. with some socializing, book sales, and information on our upcoming Garden Tour on April 11 & 12, followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. CNPS-San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

Step into the Spirit of the Season with us at El Sueño for a special Día de Muertos and Halloween celebration unlike any other.

Join us for one of the most iconic events in San Diego Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday as you race down the Coast Highway 101 taking in epic views of the Pacific Ocean and a world famous surf break. Touted as one of the most beautiful race courses in Southern California, this OUT-AND-BACK course will excite runners with its gradual downhill beginnings, challenge with some manageable uphill elements on the return before delivering participants onto a sure-to-please final stretch through downtown Encinitas. Race festivities begin under the iconic “ENCINITAS” sign in downtown Encinitas, Calif. Running or walking the coast not enough for you? Then join our famous costume contest and win some great prizes EVENT ADDRESS: 101 E. D St, Encinitas, 92024 EVENT PARKING: Public Parking can be found on Southwest corner of S. Vulcan Ave and E st. Encinitas Library Lot (corner of E D St and Cornish Dr) Civic Center parking Lot (East side of S. Vulcan ave between and D St. and E St) Street parking on 2nd and 3rd street (Between C St and K St) Moonlight Beach Parking Lot (corner of C St and 3rd St) TRANSPORTATION: To help with parking on race morning we encourage using a bicycle, carpooling, ride share services, and other local public transportation to arrive onsite. The train and bus station is only 1 block away. If you are using Uber or Lyft we suggest using the Encinitas Library address as a drop and pickup point so you can walk down to the event area. (540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, 92024) Costume Contest: You can't have The Kook Run without the world famous Kook themed costume contest! Prizes available for participants in 2 categories - Individual Kook Costume, Group Costume Contest. FINISH LINE FESTIVAL: The Kook Run will take over Moonlight Plaza with a Finish Line Festival featuring highlights for Kooks of all ages Got kids that want to run? Join our Jr. Kook Run on Saturday (Feb 7) at packet pickup (open to ages 3-12)

Develop new skills for connecting and communicating more effectively with a person experiencing memory loss, and strategies on how to respond when interactions are challenging. FREE & open to the community! For more information or to preregister visit alzsd.org/classes or call (858) 492-4400. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

"Dave Eassa: Head Above the Clouds" presents new paintings, sculpture, and installation by San Diego–based artist Dave Eassa, developed through sustained collaboration with local youth and community partners. The exhibition centers on a new suite of paintings by Eassa and functions as an immersive environment shaped by shared authorship, with participants contributing stories, drawings, and ideas that inform the installation. The project centers grief, resilience, and hope through collective making as core elements of the exhibition. California Center for the Arts Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring! Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Designed as an intimate alternative to traditional bridal expos, the open house invites guests to explore Temecula Creek Inn’s scenic wedding settings and recently renovated guest rooms, enjoy food tastings, view décor inspiration, and meet the property’s preferred wedding vendors, all in a relaxed, personalized environment. During the afternoon, guests will have the opportunity to experience several of the property’s signature wedding venues, including: - The Historic Stone House, built in the late 1800s and tucked beneath century-old oaks, offering a secluded setting ideal for romantic ceremonies and large-scale receptions - The Meadows, an expansive outdoor lawn surrounded by eucalyptus and magnolia trees, complete with nearby waterfall and patio spaces - Garden and plaza venues throughout the property, offering flexible options for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and al fresco celebrations Temecula Creek Inn on Facebook / Instagram

Local shelters say they’ve received more than a dozen pets from people who were deported this year. And that’s likely and undercount.