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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 PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences, will host their 12th Annual ‘Be the Light’ Gala, presented by Subaru, USA on August 18th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at L'Auberge Del Mar (1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA). All proceeds will benefit Shelter to Soldier's programs serving our nation's brave veterans and homeless dogs in need of a forever home and life of purpose. Guests will enjoy musical entertainment by the Tim Apple Band, small bites, libations, three-course dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean, event swag bags, memorable moments with veteran recipients and the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors therapy dog team, and an exciting silent and live auction emceed by Clint Bell. Presented by Subaru, USA, Shelter to Soldier's largest annual fundraiser plays a pivotal role in raising critical funds to support the rescue dogs and veterans served by the program's mission. Other major sponsors include Platinum Sponsor C.W. Driver, Silver Sponsors UNITE Hair, Cox Communications, and TCW Global, Bronze Sponsors Sycuan Casino Resort, Avion Law, Goodrich Family Foundation, One Paseo, Pegasus, and Vulcan Materials Company, with media partners 100.7 BIG FM and Ranch & Coast Magazine. 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 and veterans, as well as deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families. For more information, please visit: sheltertosoldier.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Decades of fighting abuse from the San Diego Police Department's vice squad took their toll on Kata Pierce-Morgan's mental health. But she found ways to heal herself through art — specifically by producing shows for San Diego International Fringe Festival. She joins sex worker-activists who've turned to Fringe to use art to advocate.

From the KPBS/Arts newsletter: Burn All Books and Particle FM are collaborating on another "Compressed" zine and music fest at the San Diego Central Library downtown, featuring so many great artists, zine makers, small presses and creatives. Vendors and makers include Hello Barkada, Good Faith, Tijuana's Corrientes/Impresiciones, My Little Underground, Red Brontosaurus Records, Beyond the Veil and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Burn All Books, Particle FM, and San Diego Public Library team up to celebrate independent publishing, zines, DIY culture, and music at the second annual COMPRESSED zine and music fair. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday Aug. 10 San Diego Central Library's Shiley Suite What: Burn All Books, Particle FM, and San Diego Public Library are partnered up to throw COMPRESSED, a zine & music fair, at the SD Central Library (beautiful rooftop view of downtown!) August 10th 2024 from 11am-5pm. This event is all ages, free to the public. We have 65 exhibitors from the San Diego-Baja region with an emphasis on zine makers and vinyl/cassette vendors, as well as the SD Central Library exhibiting their zine collection and printing library cards. Why: Burn All Books and Particle FM are teaming up to present another zine and music fair, with zine exhibitors, DJs, and vinyl vendors from the SD-Baja region and beyond. Inspired by radio/zine collaborations like NYC's 8ball Radio, COMPRESSED was created to bring together our music and independent publishing community in a compressed, intimate space. COMPRESSED will have various art, vinyl, zine vendors with Particle FM DJs playing music. During the year we keep COMPRESSED alive with workshops that bring in speakers from orgs like the Lambda Archives of San Diego, speaking on the topic of the history of queer zine culture in San Diego. This event is completely volunteer run with people from Burn All Books and Particle FM. About Burn All Books: Burn All Books is a risograph publisher, distro, and studio in San Diego, California. Focused on community and collaboration, we work with San Diego and Tijuana, MX based artists, writers and creators to produce zines, artists’ books, alternative comics, and art prints. Through the accessibility and versatility of risograph printing, Burn All Books has become an avenue for promoting and publishing alternative art as resources from and for the people. As of January 2023 we have published over 35 publications and worked with over 100 artists, writers and zine makers since beginning in October 2017. Burn All Books strives to continue printing, growing and fostering an inclusive space for art and culture with a DIY spirit. About Particle FM: Established in 2021 by a diverse group of artists, DJs, and music nerds, Particle FM is a DIY community internet radio station based in San Diego with a non-profit fiscal sponsorship through The Media Arts Center of San Diego. We host over 50 different shows with hundreds of archived shows. We've also hosted live DJ events and workshops in San Diego and other cities like Seattle.

Practice yoga in the spacious Lander Hall in Kensington. With over 20 years of teaching experience, yoga instructor Sünje O’Clancy encourages students of all levels to improve overall strength, flexibility, and balance. She guides participants through thoughtfully designed hatha yoga flow sequences that include a centering mediation, a variety of poses, breathing techniques, and a final relaxation. Students also enjoy the sense of community fostered in class. Yoga Rascals on Facebook

Intelligence officials say the video, which purported to show a Haitian immigrant claiming he had voted multiple times in Georgia, is the product of a Russian propaganda operation.

Bela Karolyi coached several renowned gymnasts, including Mary Lou Retton, Kerri Strug and Julianne McNamara. But he was known for harsh methods of training.

President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and pardon his son Hunter wasn't all that surprising to those who are familiar with the president's devotion to his family.

Celebrate the beauty of the natural world using materials readily available. In this 4-hour workshop, we’ll create a soft cover accordion book—painting and collaging on the covers and collaging the many panels of the interior. We’ll add in some pop ups and some die cut windows too! Bring your favorite animal images or select from the vast assortment of provided collage images. This is a fun, messy and adaptable book structure. Students are welcome to bring their own paper sources they might choose to incorporate. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome If this class is full, join the Interest List or if you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Trump's campaign promised policies targeting the transgender community once he's in office. LGBTQ groups face fear, anxiety and uncertainty as they prep for an anticipated challenging four years.

We are proud to present Different Strokes Too!, featuring a new series of paintings and mixed media brush sculptures by local artist, Lourans Mikhail. "My artistic expression boldly confronts the complex and multifaceted concepts of society, culture, and the idea of race through a contemporary and historical lens. I strive to evoke a visceral response in the viewer, creating a thought-provoking experience that challenges preconceived notions and allows the exploration of these ideas with new perspective(s)." - Lourans Mikhail Visit: https://www.louransmikhail.com/ Lourans Mikhail on Instagram and Facebook