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Immigration advocates are concerned about the increasing use of invasion rhetoric ahead of the November election.

Join the North County Climate Change Alliance and Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter online for a deep dive into microplastics with Matt Simon, science writer for Wired magazine and author of "A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies". There is no charge for this online event, but please register in advance. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link along with additional details. This will also enable us to inform you if there are any last-minute announcements, instructions, or other information. Thank you! About Matt Simon Matt Simon has been a science writer at Wired magazine since 2011. His focus includes biology, robotics, climate change, and microplastic pollution. Matt was the creator of Wired’s Absurd Creature of the Week column, which ran from September 2013 to March 2016. This was turned into the weekly web video series Absurd Creatures. In April 2020, it was adapted into the hit Netflix series Absurd Planet. In 2017, Matt received an Alex Award for his book, The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar: Evolution’s Most Unbelievable Solutions to Life’s Biggest Problems, which cataloged the strangest creatures on Earth. His second book, Plight of the Living Dead: What Real-Life Zombies Reveal About Our World—and Ourselves, explored the science of how parasites mind-control their hosts. Matt attended UC Davis and holds an A.B. in English, Communications. For more information visit: volunteer.surfrider.org Stay Connected on Facebook

From a heart-wrenching epiphany in the drama Tuesday to a meme-able moment in Challengers, these were the lines that critic Aisha Harris has remembered all year.

Sophomore students at Hoover High School held a self-care fair Wednesday to promote mental health therapies for childhood anxiety, depression and isolation.

In this two-day workshop we’ll explore the potential of the Prose Poem form as a meaningful addition to the writer’s toolbox. Our first session will serve as introduction: we’ll discuss examples of the prose poem—some poems will be finished pieces & other will show how some poets switched from lined verse to the prose poems format & possibly why. Participants will have an opportunity to create some prose poems of their own. The following week at our second session, you’ll be asked to bring copies of prose poems you have written. Please be prepared for a read and critique segment wherein you’ll be asked to read your work, discuss how you chose the form & why. This two-part workshop is an excellent opportunity for writers of prose to discover how their work can be transformed into a poetic form. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

American Me Comedy Tour presents a special One-Nite Comedy Benefit for local Nonprofit Shelter to Soldier. Stand-Up in support, November 8, at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store. Produced by Jason Rogers and Stefani Von Huben. Jason Rogers and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including: Host Jason Rogers, Topp Fliight, San Diego local favorite: James P. Connolly, Ben Smith, Madison Bakich and Sam Swank. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause as we Stand-Up in support of Shelter to Soldier. Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to Shelter To Soldier: a San Diego 501c3 nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active duty military and veterans, and deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of certified therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide no-cost visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans and their families. Come share this special one-nite comedy benefit in support of Shelter to Soldier dogs and veterans! With your support, we can make an impact on our San Diego community and help save lives, Two At A Time! For more information visit: showclix.com

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Alicia Graf Mack about how she's reshaping Juilliard's prestigious Dance Division to make it more relevant than ever.

Experience dining like never before at Ninja... About this Event Step into a world of culinary espionage and intrigue at our secret Asian fusion ninja-themed restaurant. From the moment you arrive, you'll be transported to a world of hidden menus, and exotic flavours that will leave your taste buds tingling with excitement. Our team of highly trained culinary ninjas are masters of their craft, blending traditional Asian ingredients and cooking techniques with bold, innovative flavors to create a truly unforgettable dining experience. But the experience doesn't stop there. As you savor your meal, you'll be treated to a live performance by our very own ninja entertainers, showcasing their incredible skills in martial arts, and more. It's a dining experience unlike any other, where the food and entertainment are equally impressive. And of course, it wouldn't be a secret ninja-themed restaurant without a few surprises up our sleeves. So gather your closest allies and embark on a culinary adventure like no other. We'll be waiting for you!

KPBS Midday Edition got a sneak peek of the convention floor during preview night. Plus, a look at the more literary side of the convention and book fandoms. And off-site events to check out this weekend that don’t require a badge.

Money to keep more than 1,000 people in hotels runs out on June 21.