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Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) is the leading provider of family caregiver resources in San Diego and Imperial Counties. SCRC provides vital FREE and low-cost resources including legal assistance, counseling, case management, and respite care. For more information about SCRC visit caregivercenter.org. Join SCRC on August 25th from 5-10 p.m. at the Sounds of Summer Benefit Concert! Enjoy a fun-filled evening with us as we raise funds to "care for those who care for others" at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe. Celebrate family caregivers with appetizers and drinks, live musical performances, auction and raffle prizes, and a beautiful night under the stars! All proceeds directly fund SCRC's FREE programs and services that benefit family caregivers throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Interested in sponsoring our biggest fundraiser of the year? Visit www.caregivercenter.org/SponsorSCRC.

The San Diego Actors Theatre is holding a staged reading of AR Gurney's comedy "The Perfect Party"! on Saturday, August 26th, at 2 p.m., at the Riford Library. The screening will provide guests with an afternoon of laughter and entertainment. Directed by the esteemed Sam Woodhouse, this hilarious comedy features a talented cast including William Barstad, Laura Ganz Holtan, Patricia Elmore Costa, Byron La Due, and Kathi Diamant. Mark your calendars and plan to experience the joy of live theater with "The Perfect Party!" This screening is surely Mr. Gurney’s funniest, meanest, and most theatrical play yet. “What a pleasure it is to watch a veteran writer step out, at some risk, into the unexpected,” stated The New York Times. Join us for an afternoon of laughter, while also contributing to a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please visit: sdactorstheatre.net Stay Connected on Facebook

Frank Kensaku Saragosa's writing took top honors for fiction and essay in the 2022 PEN America Prison Writing Awards. Saragosa writes of his experiences as a homeless San Diegan, struggling with addiction.

The 35 buildings surveyed along an almost 12-mile stretch from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach have sunk or settled by 0.8 to 3.1 inches, scientists found.

Country singer Laura Cantrell has balanced different aspects of her musical life over the course of a 20-plus years career, whether as a recording artist, radio host, writer, or working parent of a high-school-aged musician. Well-known as a recording artist with a devoted following in the U.S. and U.K., and as the host of "Dark Horse Radio," a program devoted to George Harrison on SiriusXM's The Beatles Channel, or as a performer curating "States of Country," her monthly live series exploring regional diversity in country music, Cantrell has expressed her passion for country music through various platforms. This June, she returns with "Just Like A Rose: The Anniversary Sessions," an album of original music celebrating her first 20 years of striking this balance. "Just Like A Rose" is a buoyant collection showcasing Cantrell's songcraft, sense of history, and conviction as a modern woman singing country music. For more information visit: museumofmakingmusic.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Learn to Carve a Decorative Spoon! In this 5-hour workshop, students will learn to carve a decorative spoon in basswood in the European carving tradition. Students will learn and apply the following skills that are needed to carve a simple decorative spoon: - Carving safety - Honing/sharpening - Tracing and transfer of the spoon layout to a piece of basswood - Hollowing out the spoon; carving the back; and removing thickness under the - handle - Carving out the handle - Sanding the spoon and handle - Finish can be applied at home (instructor can offer shellac, which is non-toxic) - This class is designed for the beginner as well as more experienced carvers. - Different techniques and styles make it interesting for all skill levels. - There is no prerequisite for this class. All of the necessary tools and materials will be available to students for this class. It is recommended that you bring your own safety gear (eye protection, hearing protection, dust mask, gloves). We have hearing and eye protection available if you do not have your own. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome, or 14+ years with an accompanying adult! If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the waitlist to be notified when new classes are scheduled. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Last Halloween, the FDA said that some cinnamon, a spice loved by many kids and adults, was contaminated with lead, a metal that can cause irreversible damage in babies and young children.

Tim Walz is the main event, but former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also speaking in Chicago on Wednesday.

Join us at Drag-A-Licious, the ultimate pride drag show, during San Diego Pride weekend on July 16th. This spectacular event at Doubletree by Hilton’s Grand Ballroom supports San Diego Pride, featuring a star-studded lineup including Willam, Aquaria, Kameron Michaels, Chad Michaels, Kimora Blac, Honey Davenport, and Kickxy Vixen Styles, and more. VIP ticket holders get a meet and greet at 12:30 p.m., followed by priority seating at 1 p.m. General ticket holders can secure their seats at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy talent, glamour, and love while sipping drinks and dancing in the aisles. Ticket holders also get access to two amazing Sunday pool parties. Don’t miss out on this fabulous celebration of equality and pride! For more infromation visit: sdpride.org

We hear about a San Diego County program addressing the emergency needs of people suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia.