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The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas focused on Learning by Discovery®, will be hosting an Open House event for prospective students and families between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. During the event, attendees will enjoy a student-led tour of the campus and have the opportunity to meet some of the extraordinary students, teachers and parents. Attendees also can attend presentations to receive an introduction to the middle and high school programs from Principal Alicia Tembi, hear about the school’s philosophy and vision from the Head of School Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, M.Ed., and learn about the school’s history from founder Stuart Grauer, Ed.D. “At The Grauer School, we prioritize our students’ curiosity, independence and joy and value relationships above all else. Our teachers truly get to know their students and make time to listen and personally guide them. As a result, Grauer students develop the courage and freedom to cultivate their curiosity, master academic requirements and engage in their school community,” said Abplanalp-Diggs. “In many ways, this is the root of our success. Our kids learn to think, nurture their unique ideas, find joy in the process of learning and ultimately create the world in which they want to live.” Following the Open House, The Grauer School will host Discover Grauer tour days, starting Thursday, Nov. 14 between 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The following tour date is Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, and in 2025, the tour dates will be Tuesday, Jan. 14; Wednesday, Jan. 22; Thursday, Jan. 30; Wednesday, Feb. 5 and Thursday, March 6. “For those who missed our Open House or want a more in-depth experience of The Grauer School, our Discover Grauer tours are a great opportunity for families to visit our campus and classrooms while school is in session,” said Tembi. “Through small group tours, families will be able to experience ‘a day in the life’ of a Grauer student and get the full sense of The Grauer School.” To RSVP for the Grauer Open House and upcoming Discover Grauer tours, visit www.grauerschool.com. About The Grauer School Founded in 1991, The Grauer School is an independent private school in Encinitas, Calif., serving students in grades seven through 12 in a college preparatory environment in Northern San Diego and surrounding communities. With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, the school has a relationship-driven approach and strong commitment to Learn by Discovery®. The school nurtures and encourages six key core values: compassion, self-advocacy, perseverance, accountability, intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness. The Grauer School serves as a successful educational model for hundreds of private schools around the world through the Small Schools Coalition. Visit: https://www.grauerschool.com/admissions/visit-grauer The Grauer School on Instagram and Facebook

California lawmakers have abandoned their attempt to repeal the nation's only law requiring voter approval for publicly funded affordable housing projects.

UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla is presenting a preliminary $2 billion plan to the UC Board of Regents on Wednesday.

The Biden-Harris administration has a new initiative called "Time Is Money."

The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at the highest in more than two decades. Investors are betting it will start to lower rates at its next meeting in September.

The northern lights could be visible Tuesday night and Wednesday night over the Northern Hemisphere due to a geomagnetic storm.

Saddle up for a good time! The Ivey Ranch Park Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with and without disabilities through care, education and equine-assisted services, is thrilled to invite you to its The Annual Ivey Ranch Park Western Hoedown! Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 3 pm to 7 p.m., for a lively fundraising celebration packed with entertainment, a silent auction, mouthwatering food, and more – all to benefit the children and programs supported by Ivey Ranch Park. The evening will feature horse-riding demonstrations, hayrides, country tunes, and savory bites from Outback Steakhouse. Kids will have a blast at the Kid’s Corral, and guests can enjoy an ROTC flag demonstration that kicks the event off. Guests can help support the association by participating in the raffles and bidding on over 100 silent auction items, including weekend get-aways, theme parks, sporting events, concerts, fine dining, art and more. The 14th Annual Ivey Ranch Park Western Hoedown will take place at 110 Rancho del Oro Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057. Tickets are $75 through October 11 and $95 at the door. VIP Tickets are $125 through October 11 and $145 on the day of the event and will include reserved seating in the VIP Lounge, table service, hors d’oeuvres, raffle tickets, the steakhouse dinner, beer and wine. Tickets can be purchases here and sponsorship opportunities can be found here. “We are beyond excited to welcome everyone to the 14th Annual Ivey Ranch Park Western Hoedown – it’s sure to be a hoot whether you’re a first-time visitor or have been a longtime volunteer,” exclaimed Tonya Danielly, the Executive Director of the Ivey Ranch Park Association. “This year, our goal is to raise $200,000 to expand our many programs and finally get families off of our waiting list. It’s heartbreaking to turn families away when they need help immediately. From children to seniors, people rely on our services, and we hope reaching our goal will allow us to support even more individuals in need.” For over 40 years, the Ivey Ranch Park Association has been a beacon of support for hundreds of individuals, both disabled and able-bodied, throughout San Diego County. Among their most impactful programs are the equine services, offering participants the mental, physical and emotional benefits of horseback riding through activities like therapeutic riding, vaulting and Horses for Heroes, a program supporting the well-being of veterans. Beyond equine therapy, the association provides before and after-school care tailored to meet the needs of all children, as well as an adult day program focused on functional skills training, vocational development and leisure activities. They also offer in-home respite care, giving family caregivers much-needed relief. Funds raised at the Hoedown will play a crucial role in expanding these essential services and reaching more families in need. With many families waiting over a year for support, the association is eager to eliminate the waiting list and provide immediate assistance to those who need it the most. These programs are life-changing for both children and adults, and every dollar raised brings Ivey Ranch Park closer to ensuring that no family has to wait for the care and resources they deserve. Facebook / Instagram

"Derecho" Some storms you can’t hide from. A series of intense storms – a “derecho” – is bearing down on an affluent Virginia neighborhood near D.C., where Eugenia Silva is preparing for a crucial meeting. Eugenia is a politician hoping to join the wave of women of color elected to public office. Her sister Mercedes is a struggling musician fighting to find her way on her own terms. As winds rise and thunder cracks — and tensions between the sisters reach boiling point — Eugenia’s political ambitions crash into Mercedes’s need to reconnect her sister with their roots. Propulsive and whip-smart, "Derecho" confronts how traditional Latino values conflict with an ever-changing American definition of success. Will the storm wipe out their relationship and derail Eugenia’s campaign, or will the rains provide a fresh start? This engrossing drama from Uruguayan-American writer Noelle Viñas harnesses the danger of colliding the personal and political to reach your goals. Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg ("The Garden") leads the production to bring the poetic language and powerful imagery to life. Derecho is the 11th show to have its premiere at La Jolla Playhouse after development as part of our DNA New Work Series. “The bilingual parts of me are pressed flowers. Still. Hidden in books and home videos.” Eugenia, Derecho Dates: July 23 - Aug. 18, 2024 Details on more exact times, dates and specifics can be found at https://lajollaplayhouse.org/show/derecho/ Performance Times: Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. *Performance times subject to change. Location: Mandell Weiss Forum La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Low VOC is an exhibition of prototypes created by artists and designers from the San Diego and Tijuana regions made primarily with engineered wood composite panels referred to as Naturally Bonded Boards (NB boards). NB boards are non-toxic, biodegradable, and recyclable, made from sawdust and post-industrial/ post-consumer and recycled fibers without added formaldehyde. These boards were developed during a collaborative effort between Research Mechanical Engineer John F. Hunt (now retired), of the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory and artist/designer Christine Lee. Between 2010 and 2014, a variety of NB boards was created through multiple rounds of board forming were made. Curator Christine Lee invited other artists/designers to experiment with not only how they could apply end-user applications to this material, but also to consider how the types of adhesives and finishes that would be applied could have a positive or negative impact. Visit: Low-VOC World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 on Instagram and Facebook

DISCO RIOT presents: S P A C E Rising Alliance Residency Showcase S P A C E Rising Showcase is the final presentation from Resident Artists Briele Melahn & Giovanna Francisco, Emily Sutherland & Jenna Wu-Cardona, and Karina Wilson & Patrick Li. Through a 10-week artist residency process in collaboration with DISCO RIOT’s community partners Malashock Dance, BalletCenter Studios, and Culture Shock San Diego, our selected Resident Artists delved into research and development of new works. Join us for the culminating event for this process, to see what their creative research and exploration has yielded. Tickets are by donation with no minimum donation amount. About the Artists and Their Works: Karina Wilson (she/her) is a San Diego-based mover with roots in LA. Trained in Balanchine and drawn to contemporary movement, she has explored her artistic style studying at Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Karina aspires to engage in diverse capacities, collaborating with others to play and innovate. Patrick Li envisions uniting people from diverse backgrounds through the universal language of dance. Growing up and training abroad, Patrick embraces dance as a potent art form for expressing individuality while exploring common ground. His current movement practice integrates digital innovation with movement to transcend traditional performance boundaries. Karina Wilson & Patrick Li aim to explore how individuals, partnerships, and communities navigate their diverse states of existence. Our focus is on unraveling the dynamics of personal presence, partnership interactions, and collective experience. Technology will subtly underpin these interactions, shaping our lens of interconnected human experiences. Briele Melahn is a newly relocated San Diego artist. After receiving her BFA through the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College she has performed and presented original works in NYC. Melahn works with dance, improvisation, and collaboration to explore the intersection of original movement and intuitive humanness. Giovanna Francisco (she/her) is a San Diego-based movement artist. She graduated from UCSD with her BA in both dance and sociology with a minor in education studies. Giovanna has performed and created work in San Diego as both an independent artist and community dancer. Her movement practice centers dance as a tool for exploration and connection. Briele Melahn & Giovanna Francisco feel inclined to investigate pedestrian and performer boundaries within a live show context. We are questioning what it means to be authentic while simultaneously being on display in front of an audience. How can we merge performance and process? Jenna Wu-Cardona (they/them/she) is a queer and multiracial dancer and artist with roots in Los Angeles and San Diego. They studied education and dance at Scripps College and have since worked with Blue 13 Dance Company, DISCO RIOT’s 2024 Queer Mvmnt Fest, and Dance the Yard. Emily Jane Sutherland is a queer San Diego based artist who recently graduated from San Diego State with their Bachelors in Dance. Emily is a visual artist/ choreographer who uses various art mediums to transform spaces and elevate dance performance. Through the crossover of site-specific dance film with stagework and projection, Emily Jane Sutherland and Jenna Wu-Cardona’s piece will expand on common definitions and understandings of bodies. We question both how we can get more fully into and out of our queer, intersectional bodies in order to experience and bring about the most collective freedom. About the (R)evolution Mentorship Program The 2024 (R)evolution Mentorship Program was designed to offer San Diego-based young artists (ages 20-26) a cohort-style educational, immersive mentorship program focused on offering substantial and sustained support in transitional learning into the San Diego professional dance ecosystem. The program includes free dance classes, monthly professional development workshops and cohort meetings, check-ins with a uniquely designated DISCO RIOT mentors, opportunities to immerse in performance and event production, and a 10-week S P A C E Rising Residency as part of a culminating artistic project. Together we build critical skills for a healthy, autonomous, successful career in the field of dance. We believe the next phase of building a truly sustainable dance ecosystem in San Diego hinges on the integration of young artist voices. About DISCO RIOT: Our mission is to grow social consciousness and connection through collaborative, thought-provoking movement-based art in San Diego. For more information visit: discoriot.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram