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A partnership between Poway Unified School District and Special Olympics San Diego is uniting students of all abilities.

The documentary features interviews with young people from six different countries. It premieres Friday at the Coronado Island Film Festival.

The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the Grand Tasting at the Port of San Diego, a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. The Grand Tasting is the city’s biggest foodie party of the year, featuring celebrated chefs and restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors, and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop with sailboats floating by. With the sparkling Bay serving as the backdrop, Festival attendees will have access to a gastronomic playground of opportunity with over 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors to sip from and over 80 of the West Coast and Baja’s top chefs and restaurants serving up creative and diverse cuisine to sample. Attendees can also preview gourmet foods, art, live musical entertainment, and the always popular “Chef of the Fest Competition,” an action-packed culinary showdown where chefs battle it out for the title of “2024 People’s Choice Chef of the Fest” and up to $5000 in cash and prizes. Our Best Year Ever With more than 300 brands participating over the course of the week, the 2024 San Diego Food + Wine Festival is destined to be the biggest and most spectacular in our 20 year history. We love a good surprise, but this year’s lineup is so good, you have to see it to believe it. Feast your eyes and preview the bites, sips, and brands participating during our Grand Weekend. Check out our event map to see where your favorite brands will be stationed and start planning your culinary adventure. Check out The Interactive Experiences from Grand Tasting 2023 CohnChella If guests didn’t make it to Coachella this year, Cohn Restaurant Group has them covered with its mini festival-within-a-festival version of a music-driven foodie paradise. Five chefs representing restaurants in the Cohn Restaurant portfolio will serve bites alongside a dedicated mix of beer, wine and spirit vendors, with dessert features, a photobooth, piñata, and giveaway. Basil Hayden Diner The official American whiskey brand of the Michelin Guide US is opening the Basil Hayden Diner, serving craft cocktails paired with a featured specialty dish from the Michelin Guide. Enjoy the fare the top tastemakers might choose, with bartenders discussing pairings and a vibey atmosphere to match. The Brandt Beef Experience Meat lovers should prep their appetites for the Brandt Beef + One World Meat Co. experience, an energetic opportunity to shake it to the sounds against the beautiful coastal view while sampling a variety of top local chefs’ unique takes on 100% source-verified and natural Brandt Beef. Drinks supplied by Storyhouse Spirits and Bay City Brewing. Love Thy Neighbor(hood) – Villages at the Grand Tasting The vibrant neighborhoods of San Diego are the building blocks of the diverse cultural and culinary communities that make the city a destination like no other. Discover the flavors and meet the makers behind some of San Diego’s most iconic dining districts: Convoy and Little Italy. An Extra Hour of Tasting? Yes, Please! Snag an Early Entry ticket, or upgrade to our Live Fire VIP Experience featuring the region’s top award-winning chefs, luxury winemakers pouring premium vintages, caviar, live music, and more. Indulge yourself and preview the VIP experience. This just might be our most incredible VIP experience to date! Attire: Casual For more information visit: sandiegowineclassic.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Kick off the Grand Weekend with a special best-of-the-best edition of the Grand Decant to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the San Diego Food + Wine Festival. Global wine and spirits producers break out their best bottles in a limited release tasting of their most award winning or highly coveted products. Taste some of the best wines produced in the world from distinguished wine regions like Paso Robles, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lodi, Temecula, San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, and many more! Culinary power houses from near and far host the Best Bites Ever with 15+ perfectly crafted stations. Plus, attendees will receive a bonus video with interviews from some of today’s most coveted winemakers and distillers discussing the magic and passion that goes in to making the world’s best beverages. Grand(est) Decant Lux Worried you won’t have enough time for all that awesome? Consider a Grand Decant LUX ticket, which not only allows you early entry – 5:00 instead of 6:00 PM – but gives you access to a series of exclusive upgrades deliberately curated for the ultimate VIP experience, including a grower champagne and bubble bar. This exclusive experience is limited to only 50 guests and sells out every year. Our Best Year Ever With more than 300 brands participating over the course of the week, the 2024 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival is destined to be the biggest and most spectacular in our 20 year history. Attire: Sophisticated Casual For more information visit: sandiegowineclassic.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Prepare for a night of sonic exploration as King Buzzo, the legendary frontman of the Melvins, takes the stage in San Diego. Known for his distinctive guitar playing and commanding stage presence, King Buzzo delivers a mesmerizing performance that pushes the boundaries of rock music. With a career spanning decades, he has cemented his status as a true icon of the alternative music scene. Expect a setlist that spans his illustrious career, from early Melvins classics to his solo material, showcasing his versatility as a musician and songwriter. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his music, King Buzzo's live show promises to be an electrifying experience that leaves a lasting impression. For more information visit: casbahmusic.com

Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic community event at the La Mesa Branch Library on June 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific. First come, first serve! Learn how to: • Fix broken appliances and gadgets • Repair road and mountain bikes • Mend your favorite outfit For more information visit: sdfixitclinic.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Please join the Women's Museum of California, San Diego Woman's Club, and San Diego Oasis for a special book talk featuring author Michelle Candland. Michelle will share her experiences of overcoming obstacles with grace and will provide a free copy of her book, “Common Threads, How Women Weave Tribulation into Triumph” to each attendee.

Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic in the City of Carlsbad on June 8, 2024! Bring your beloved broken items and gardening tools for a special fixit event! Coaches are ready to help repair your stuff between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The UCCE Master Gardeners of San Diego County will be sharing how to care your tools and offering a free cleaning and sharpening up to the first 35 attendees at no charge. Learn how to: • Mend your favorite outfit • Repair road and mountain bikes • Fix lighting, gadgets, and small appliances Space is limited for this free event. First come, first served. RSVP today. The UCCE Master Gardeners of San Diego County will be cleaning and sharpening one pruner or lopper for each attendee up to the first 35 at no charge. Pruners or loppers must be in good condition. Learn more: library.carlsbadca.gov Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The San Diego French Film Festival, presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, is back for its fourth edition from June 2nd to June 5th, with a glamorous opening ceremony on June 2nd at the high-end movie theater THE LOT in the heart of La Jolla, followed by the “Festival days”, three days of screenings at the Reading Cinemas Town Square in Clairemont. The SDFFF is an opportunity for the San Diego francophone community to come together to celebrate the richness and diversity of the French language, culture, and gastronomy, and to experience the magic of cinema in all its glory. Monday, June 3rd, will be dedicated to the ocean, a central element in San Diego's lifestyle, featuring two environmental documentaries. “Humanatee”, (2023) a short film produced by Planet Froth Productions, and the feature documentary “Oceans” (2009) directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud, co-produced by Galatee Films. The screenings will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Clay Epstein, President of Film Mode Entertainment, alongside Oscar winning producer Antoine de Cazotte, co producer at Galatee Films of the movie Oceans, Ricky Rhodes (writer/director) & Jordan Henderson (producer/creative director) from Planet Froth Productions producers of Humanatee. Scientists Arnaud Le Boyer, Physical Oceanographer and Julie Dinasquet, Marine Biology Oceanographer will bring their expertise to the discussion. On Tuesday, June 4th, the evening will commence with the screening of the short film "Monochrome" (2023), directed by Cédric Prévost. This will be followed by the feature film "Omar la Fraise" (2023), directed by Elias Belkeddar, starring Reda Kateb and Benoît Magimel. The festival will draw to a close on June 5th, featuring the short film "Riad" (2023), directed by Yann Verburgh, and the feature film "Marinette" (2023). Following the screenings, there will be a casual gathering to conclude the festival on a convivial note. Sponsors of the event include The LOT, Lycee Français de San Diego, Travelbootik, events.com, Film Mode Entertainment, San Diego French American School, Jonville Team, Jonathan Le Salon, Ingrid Pasco, Unifrance, Arif Law Offices, Clotilde French Book Store, Desserts by Clement, Diane Hamacher Photography, Française For more information visit: afsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Point Loma Church has the exciting opportunity to host the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network (POAMN) Conference at the end of the month! The Conference will consider the new face of aging, transformative approaches to older adult ministry. POAMN is a national organization that provides training, resources, and support to faith organizations with senior adult programs. The conference is open to anyone who is involved in senior programming, including community leaders, directors, and senior adults who just want to learn more. Open to everyone! For more information visit: poamn.org Stay Connected on Facebook