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The U.S. military says it's begun its blockade of ships entering or exiting Iran's ports, as Iran vows to assert its own control over the critical Strait of Hormuz.

After 250 years, 44 Continental Army soldiers are being buried with honors in Lake George, N.Y., after their remains were found in a construction site.

The three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physically possible. Here's what it takes.

Join us at 1 p.m. for "Oceanside Re-beaching" presented by Jayme Timberlake, Coastal Zone Administrator, City of Oceanside Jayme Timberlake, Oceanside's Coastal Zone Administrator, will tell us about the years of study and planning that have gone into the Oceanside Sand Nourishment and Retention Project, known as Re:Beach. At 2:30 p.m. "The Morocco Hero Who Helped the Spanish Conquistadores" by Kitty Morse, LIFE Member. Estebanico, the Black Moor from Azamour, Morocco, who along with four Spanish Conquistadores, trekked from La Florida to the Sea of Cortez in 1539. Free, every Friday. Please join us. Available on ZOOM for members. Parking permits are required for the College, come early. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.

The 17th edition celebrates the immigrants who shaped Hollywood and the classic films audiences still love.

Some stories and poems are shaped as much by what remains unsaid as by what is spoken. In this two-part generative workshop for poets, fiction writers, memoirists, and hybrid writers, we’ll explore how silence, omission, secrecy, emotional restraint, and gaps in knowledge can create tension, complexity, and resonance on the page. Through readings, discussion, prompts, and in-class writing, participants will examine how writers use absence as a craft tool and how family secrets, cultural silences, missing histories, and unanswered questions can become powerful literary material. We’ll read and discuss work by writers such as Yusef Komunyakaa, Natasha Trethewey, Agha Shahid Ali, Lucille Clifton, Eduardo C. Corral, Jhumpa Lahiri, Alexander Chee, James Baldwin, Akwaeke Emezi, and Jesmyn Ward. The first session will focus on silence as craft, emotional restraint, and writing around what cannot be directly said. The second session will explore revision strategies, omission as a source of tension and meaning, and will conclude with a supportive sharing session for both poetry and prose writers. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

"MADDIE’S SECRET" is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s critically acclaimed directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past. A pitch-perfect blend of satire, melodrama, daring tonal shifts and intimate performances, the film marks a bold new voice in contemporary cinema. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 Veterans suffering from invisible wounds, will host their 14th Annual "Be the Light" Gala on August 14 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The USS Midway Museum (910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101). Hosted on the Flight Deck overlooking San Diego Bay, the evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, veterans, and service dog teams for a night of inspiration and impact. Guests will enjoy beer, wine, specialty cocktails and small bites, a three-course dinner, live musical entertainment, exclusive event gifts, and an exciting silent and live auction emceed by Clint Bell. Throughout the evening, attendees will hear firsthand stories from Veterans whose lives have been transformed through the companionship and support of Shelter to Soldier service dogs. As the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, proceeds from the "Be the Light" Gala play a vital role in sustaining Shelter to Soldier’s programs year-round, including its psychiatric service dog training program for post-9/11 Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other service-related challenges as well as survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Key sponsors include Mission Moment Sponsor C.W. Driver, Gold Sponsor Avion Law, National Anthem Sponsor Goodrich Family Foundation, Silver Sponsors UNITE Hair and TCW Global, and Bronze Sponsors Sycuan Casino Resort, Vulcan Materials Company, and Pegasus – among others. For more information about tickets, table reservations, and sponsorships, please visit bit.ly/STSGala14. ### About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and Gold Star Families. The Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families through community engagement. For more information, please visit https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/. Shelter to Soldier on Facebook / Instagram

The world’s largest kettle steamer lands in Del Mar to cook up fresh Maine lobster at our inaugural Turf & Surf Festival. Seafood will be paired with Brandt Beef steak to bring the classic duo trackside for an event that’s sure to be as delicious as it is entertaining. Each adult ticket includes five drink tasters*, including specialty cocktails, wine or craft beer plus souvenir cup. Add a Lobster Feast meal to your ticket and get 1.25lb lobster, coleslaw, dinner roll, watermelon, fresh cut lemons & butter dipping sauce. Servers will do the lobster cracking! While supplies last. Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Facebook / Instagram