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If humans are naturally drawn to learning, why do so many children dislike school? Terri Novacek draws from her forty years of research, training, and experience in education (public, charter, and homeschooling) to share insight and strategies that put your child in the driver's seat and keep their love of learning alive. This program will begin with a presentation and end with Q&A.

Executive Chef Amy DiBiase and Chef de Cuisine Abner Peralta of Alejandra’s Fine Mexican Food and Cantina in Carlsbad present a five-course tequila-pairing dinner on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. The night of elevated gastronomy exclusively features Código 1530, which makes all-natural tequila without any added sweeteners or colors in the Mexican town of Amatitán. Food selections are seafood-themed, including Green Shrimp Aguachile Tostadita, Gordita de Salmon Ahumado, Octopus a la Diabla Empanada, and Halibut a la Veracruz. Drinks include spritz, margarita, and old fashioned. For more information visit: alejandrascantina.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Plant-Based Cooking: National Pizza Day Tasting & Technique TASTING: Sample and rate locally made vegan pizza delivered and commercially made vegan pizzas hot out of the oven Try them, rate them, we'll pick a winner! TECHNIQUE: Learn the art of making pizza from scratch at home. Explore the tools and equipment used and a variety of inspirational plant-based sauces and toppings. It's a National Pizza Day Culinary Arts Challenge!

The rains will weaken Wednesday and dwindle away completely by Thursday.

The La Mesa Village Association is proud to present the 30th Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show! This beloved summer tradition returns to downtown La Mesa June 6 - August 29 every Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. (with the exception of July 4th, no car show on the holiday) along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th St. - Spring St. Walk or cruise La Mesa Blvd. to check out the variety of beautiful classics and enjoy live music from local bands! This is a free community event. 2024 Summer Band Line Up Includes: 6/6/24 - Farmers 6/13/24 - Santana Soul - canceled 6/20/24 - Blame Betty* 6/27/24 - Zeelund 7/4/24 - NO CAR SHOW - canceled 7/11/24 - Bayou Brothers 7/18/24 - The Stand Up Guys 7/25/24 - Whiskey Ridge* 8/1/24 - Private Domain 8/8/24 - That Beatle Cover Band 8/15/24 - Fleetwood Max 8/22/24 - Farmers 8/29/24 - 80z All Stars* Theme nights - dress up in theme! June 20 - Rockabilly/50s, July 25 - Country Western, August 29 - All About the 80s. For more information visit: lamesavillageassociation.org

From a 31-foot juvenile gray whale to a life-size great white shark, a mosaic offers the public a chance to explore the ocean's wonders.

Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the fundamentals of improv in a supportive environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through a series of engaging exercises, games, and scene work as each week builds on what was learned the previous week. We will focus on building trust, sharpening listening skills, gaining confidence to think creatively in the moment, the concept of Yes And…, and so much more. Not only will you have a ton of fun, you will build self-confidence, soft business skills, and meet new people! Taught by Stacey Willard Class Information: Saturdays, Feb.15 - March 29, 2025 (7 classes) 10 a.m. - Noon $200 Age - 18+ Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Even after storms lose their hurricane status and head far inland, they can still cause dangerous floods. Storms like Beryl pose risks far from the coast, even in Canada.

Join us for a panel discussion with a group of San Diego and Bay Area-based scholars, curators, and artists, each of whom knew López variously as a friend, teacher, mentor, and icon. The panelists will discuss their relationship to López and her practice, exploring the late artist’s influence and legacy as a progenitor Chicana feminist art. Yolanda López (1942-2021) was an artist, activist, and educator celebrated for her role in the Chicano civil rights movement and for her iconic Guadalupe series. With her exuberant Portrait of the Artist as the Virgin of Guadalupe, López produced one of earliest feminist transformations of the figure and inspired subsequent generations of Chicano/a/x artists and thinkers. Date | Thursday, March 3, 3033 at 5:30pm Location | Virtual Link The panel is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Yolanda López: Portrait of the Art, on view through April 24 at MCASD downtown. Panelists include: • Leticia Gomez Franco, Executive Director of Balboa Art Conservation Center • Irene Lara, Professor of Women's Studies at San Diego State University • Terezita Romo, art historian and Lecturer in the Chicana/o Studies Department at UC Davis • Jessica Sabogal, Muralist Image: Jessica Sabogal, Sobreviviremos: A Portrait of Yolanda López and Tribute to the 1969 organizations working toward liberation and self-determination: Los Siete de la Raza, The Black Panther Party, and the Indians of All Tribes, 2021. Located at Casa Adelante - 2060 Folsom Street, San Francisco For further information on this event and discussion link visit: https://www.mcasd.org/events/portrait-artist-panel-discussion-celebration-yolanda-l%C3%B3pezs-legacy

Two new bookstores are added to the roster of independent bookstores celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with a three-day "crawl" for local book lovers this weekend.