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When Alicia Vera's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the diagnosis left her devastated, anxious and hopeless. "Va a Llover Toda la Noche" is her attempt to cope.

‘TIS THE SEASON TO GET UGLY! Third Avenue Village is kicking-off the holiday season with its first Ugly Sweater and Stocking Stuffer Bash! Join us, Saturday, Dec. 11th from 5pm-9pm, dressed in your best ugly holiday sweater for a night of stocking stuffers, local discounts from your favorite businesses, live music, photo ops, a movie themed scavenger hunt and more! A limited number of "I Was Nice!" plush stockings will be given out at check-in to kids so they can walk through participating businesses and collect candy, goodies and more. Also, help us support a few great organizations by dropping-off a new unwrapped children’s toy and/or buy one or more 50/50 raffle tickets for a chance to win a cash prize and participate in the movie themed scavenger hunt for a chance to win a Third Avenue Village gift basket! This is a jam-packed event you won’t want to miss! For more information on this event please visit HERE!

The Golden Grow Awards is in its Third edition, celebrating the Northwest 2021 Hemp harvest! Featuring fine CBD and CBG craft cultivars from across the region, the GGA strikes a keynote for excellence in high-quality, cannabinoid-rich smokable hemp flower. With an emphasis on educating the industry and public on the characteristics of quality hemp flower, the GGA will award cultivars on cannabinoid potency, terpenes, physical characteristics and overall presentation. The trade show will culminate in the evening Golden Grow Awards (GGA) ceremony which celebrates the recent harvest and recognizes product excellence. With an emphasis on educating the industry and public on the characteristics of quality hemp flower, the GGA will award cultivars on cannabinoid potency, terpenes, physical characteristics and overall presentation. The Golden Grow Awards show will be emceed by two local favorites: Freeway Farrell and Jamie Colson. A regular at local casinos, emcee Freeway Farrell began his career thirty-three years ago in high school as a Disc Jockey at a roller rink. He then hosted his own weekend time slot as a DJ at a local radio station; then he traveled the country working as an on-air personality for various radio stations, all while he maintained a regular spot in the local stand-up comedy scene. Emcee Jamie Colson is a hilarious, Eugene-based stand-up comedian and singer. Date: Feb. 5, 2022 Time: 10:00am-6:00pm Location: Ashland Hills Hotel and Convention Center Cost: $89 For more information on this event please visit HERE!

With fewer assets to erode, and flexibility to change jobs, Gen Z is positioned well for inflation, but that's not how they're seeing it.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday what he called a "partial mobilization" in Russia as the war in Ukraine reaches nearly seven months and Moscow loses ground on the battlefield.

In an effort to make the races more inclusive, organizers for the 2023 Boston Marathon and the 2023 TCS London Marathon say qualifying runners can enter as male, female or nonbinary.

Welcome to YAAANA’s Winter Intensive Yiddish Language & Culture Program. For this occasion we have prepared a new line-up of language courses, reading circles and conversation classes for all levels and ages. This year, we are focusing on the great diversity of Yiddish dialects, bringing together expert dialect teachers to ensure students will get the best opportunity to learn more about each dialect. The program will take place online from Monday, December 6 through Thursday, December 23. Click here to see full schedule. Sign up here! Choose from a variety of packages the one that best fits your goals and level. Prices vary depending on chosen package or classes. For more information, please visit yaaana.org/winter-intensive/ or call (619) 719-1776.

While the holidays are typically a time to celebrate, especially during this time our foster youth may feel isolated and alone as they have been removed from their homes and may be separated from their friends and family. Our volunteers can advocate for the support they need to thrive during this season and ensure they have a consistent and stable adult presence during this time. With just 10-15 hours a month, you can be a reason a youth has to celebrate! Help us provide a trained advocate for every child who needs one – click here to sign up for a volunteer information session: https://www.speakupnow.org/volunteer/volunteer-information-session/ Date: Dec. 4, 2021 Time: 10:00am-11:30am Location: Virtual Zoom Link Cost: Free For more information and zoom registration please visit HERE!

That's how neuroscientist Meg Younger describes her team's findings about how skeeters hone in on human aromas. And that could lead to better ways to keep us bite- and disease-free.

In partnership with the San Diego Council on Literacy, this holiday season Parkway Plaza is inviting families to the center every Saturday in December for special Storytime Saturdays. The San Diego Council on Literacy is a local nonprofit committed to uniting the San Diego community to support literacy. To celebrate the festive season, stories that bring the holiday magic will be read aloud, and crafts and snacks will be offered. Starting December 4, stop by Parkway Plaza every Saturday leading up to Christmas at 11:30am to participate in this special event. Find us reading in between the Sweet Factory and Lids, directly across from Children’s Place. Dates: Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18 Times: 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Parkway Plaza between Sweet Factory and Lids Cost: Free For more information on this event please visit HERE!