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The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Monthly Lecture Series event. This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122. To join the zoom webinar, click here. Meeting ID: 837 1686 4012 Passcode: SDIS About Rigdon Currie| Rigdon Currie completed training as an engineer at Georgia Tech & then received a Harvard MBA. He participated in the Korean War as a member of the USAF, from which he retired as Captain. Rigdon became a pioneer in digital technology and installed the first industrial digital control system. Following his retirement, he took up birding and has traveled through 85 countries, counting 5400 species of birds.

In a follow-up collaboration with local literary and performing arts organization, So Say We All, several artists were tasked to illustrate select fine written work. Join us for a fun night of art viewing and spoken word!

Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.

The public library in Toledo, Ohio, is one of a number across the U.S. that have become entrepreneurial hubs. Business-specialist librarians are helping aspiring small-business owners and nonprofits for free.

Ukrainian officials on Thursday confirmed the death of freelance journalist Victoria Roshchyna, though the circumstances surrounding her death were unclear.

As Floridians returned to their homes after Hurricane Milton, more than 1 million residents were still without power Saturday night. Power outages caused hours-long waits for fuel at gas stations.

In communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors.

Please join us for a special evening presenting local author Jennifer Gasner and her featured book, "My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis", an award-winning, coming-of-age story about the author’s diagnosis with Friedreich’s ataxia and meeting the challenges it brought her with humor and determination. In this captivating memoir, Jennifer shares how her assumptions about disability and her outlook on life changed. At seventeen, Jennifer Gasner was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare, progressive, neuromuscular disease. Her advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities gave her the courage to move to San Diego where she's worked for various non-profits and became involved in the disability community. As ambassador for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, Jennifer participated in Rare Across America, meeting with legislators to discuss current legislation affecting more than 25 million Americans living with one or more rare diseases. Author of the Month is a project of the Friends of San Diego Central Library and is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. HELP the Friends to support the Library and become a member. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Haiku is an ancient form of Japanese Poetry, typically consisting of 3 lines, written with 17 syllables (5-7-5) and often on the subject of seasons and/or nature. Haiku can be a cathartic, therapeutic tool for enhancing mindfulness, managing stress, engaging in community and more! In this two-hour workshop, Susan will present a PowerPoint presentation, share several of her photography prompts (nature/seasons), and give participants ample time for reflection to kick-start/review, enhance and celebrate their Haiku writing journey! Teens and up! All levels! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

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