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The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America is offering online six-week Conversational Hebrew Courses to start 2022 the right way! Instructor: Orli Moses Born and raised in California, she grew up in a Hebrew-speaking household and holds dual Master’s degrees in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TEOSL), and Master of International Business Administration (MIBA) from the World Union of Jewish Studies (WUJS) in Arad, Israel. She has been teaching Hebrew and Jewish Studies for the last 30 years and previously served as Director of Kesher Kef, an afterschool Hebrew enrichment program. Shedule • Beginning/Intermediate: Every Wednesday starting on January 5, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. • Advanced: Every Wednesday, starting on January 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register here! Admission is $30 per class, $180 for 6 classes. For more information, please visit yaaana.org/hebrew-classes or call (619) 719-1776.

In a mental health crisis, a conversation with an empathetic listener can be live-saving. But when someone needs in-person help, there's a shortage of resources in many parts of the country.

A new report from the World Wildlife Fund and the Zoological Society of London analyzed years of data on wildlife populations across the world and found a downward trend in the Earth's biodiversity.

Encore Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Phenomenal Phoenix finds abound at the Desert Botanical Garden including Neil Armstrong-signed Apollo 11 Moon Landing photos, a Tongan war club made around 1800 and 1993 "Magic: The Gathering" beta cards. Which is appraised for up to $100,000?

The Congressional Workers Union announced Monday that the office of Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has won their union election — the first one to do so on the Hill.

Parents with children in the San Diego Unified School District now have their annual opportunity to apply to enroll in schools outside their neighborhood boundaries.

Join Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for a fun Build-A-Bowl event! Start the new year with new recipes and an inspiring plant based meal. Warm up at the garden with a creative build-a-bowl soup recipe, a dazzling garden fresh salad with dressing and an easy gluten free cracker recipe that is so tasty people won’t believe it’s homemade! Date: Jan. 15, 2021 Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm Location: Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center Cost: $25-$75 For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

This December, at The Lafayette Hotel we are bringing out holiday movie classics to celebrate the season. Pick your favorite pajamas or holiday themed attire and cozy up with us in the Conservatory. We'll have themed bites and specialty drinks available just for the occasion. This week we'll be showing the movie "The Santa Clause". Our restaurant, Hope 46, will also be open for indoor and al fresco dining. Make online reservations for prime seating with views of the big screen while you enjoy a bite to eat. Date | Thursday, December 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location | The Lafayette Hotel Reserve your spot here! Reservations are free and required. For more information, please visit lafayettehotelsd.com/events/san-diego-county/thesantaclaus o call (619) 296-2101.

Several organizations are offering toolkits, legal advice and other resources for parents with a range of grievances against their local elected school boards.

Fleet Science Center is hosting a Young Scientist program through the month of January. Both Virtual and in Person. Enjoy hands-on science with your young scientist. Each four-week session provides developmentally appropriate, informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. The program is designed for children ages 3–5 years old with an accompanying adult. Participants must register for all four classes in each session. This month, investigate the murky depths of the deep blue sea, including fantastic creatures, ocean chemistry and more. Dates: Thursdays (Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27) @ 11:00a.m. (Virtual) Saturdays (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29) @ 9:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. (In Person) Price: Members $60; Nonmembers $70. For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!