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Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. Arguably San Diego’s economically most important tree, palm trees are the economic foundation of many societies around the world. Palms are often used as an iconic symbol of tourist destinations (like San Diego), can survive hurricanes while all other trees are severely damaged, and grow some of the largest leaves and seeds of any plant. As part of its wondrous botanical family, Balboa Park is home to many palm trees, and its famous Palm Canyon hosts dozens of species. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. Balboa Park is home to a variety of fig trees from around the world. The fig family of over 800 species is unlike any other plant group. Fig trees have historically served as national and religious symbols; the source of food, medicine, and timber; and a keystone species supporting entire ecosystems. As flowering trees with “invisible flowers,” each fig species is dependent on its own special tiny wasp for perpetuation. Some figs are famous for “strangling” other trees, others for creating an entire forest composed of that single tree species, and still others grown as bonsai that can live for hundreds of years. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

We invite you to explore themes of guilt, love, betrayal, and ultimate family loyalty with New York Times bestselling author Ann Napolitano at the Carlsbad City Library as she discusses her debut novel (in a special re-release edition), "Within Arm’s Reach", which centers around the emotional story of three generations of an Irish-Catholic family as they are forced to confront ghosts of both their past and present. Registration for this event is not required, as it is free and open to the public. However, copies of "Within Arm’s Reach" are available for pre-sale below to be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. Note: This event will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly! Limited seating is available so make sure to arrive early to receive one of the Free event tickets that the Library will be distributing prior to the event. For more information visit: adventuresbythebook.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

An NPR investigation has found that since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to investigate, prosecute, jail or otherwise punish his political opponents, rivals and even private citizens.

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Learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread! You will learn all about sourdough, and how to make your first loaf of sourdough bread with organic flour and local sourdough starter. Nothing tastes quite like fresh-baked, naturally leavened bread! Learn: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods Demo: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making naturally-leavened bread yourself at home! Taste: We’ll have a variety of sourdough bread flavors and will bake bread fresh during the workshop Do It Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own dough (to be baked the next day!) Class duration is 2.5 hours. Note: You will also need to turn your dough for about 2 hours after the class to prepare it for baking! Includes your own sourdough starter and take-home loaf of sourdough bread! For more information visit: fermentersclub.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join the community in celebrating the culinary flavors and locally crafted libations that make the downtown Cardiff district so unique. Come enjoy food, drinks, and live music at Taste of Cardiff! Cardiff's restaurants will be crafting decadent tastes to win your vote for the 2024 Morgan Mallory Golden Fork Award, while local businesses host Sip Stops stations. Each stop provides a sample of North County’s finest foods, craft beers, wines, spirits, and/or kombucha! Local favorites and performing artists will be located throughout the event in downtown Cardiff and Restaurant Row! For more information visit: cardiff101.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Avian Behavior International on Friday April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Avian Behavior International will be introducing our guests to their owls! The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more! Included with Museum admission. No registration required. Opportunities to pet the animals are limited and timed-tickets will be provided upon checking in. **Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals' well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to pet the animals. For more information visit: sdcdm.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Garibaldi will be offering a luxurious wine pairing dinner with renowned Northern Italian winemaker, Pio Cesare. Garibaldi’s al fresco bayfront setting, located on the 3rd floor rooftop of the InterContinental San Diego, offers the perfect ambience to enjoy an evening of Mediterranean food and wine. This special one night only dinner at Garibaldi will showcase some of Pio Cesare’s most notable wines alongside fresh and flavorful Mediterranean dishes from Garibaldi.

Join local author Laura McNeal, author of the 2019 Coronado Community READ, The Practice House, as she discusses her new book, The Swan’s Nest. The novel brings to life the unlikely love affair between two great 19th-century poets, Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. The Historical Novel Review calls it a “fitting tribute to the power of love and poetry” and Guernica says “It’s hard to imagine history more irresistibly told.” Books will be available to purchase courtesy of Bay Books Coronado. The author will sign books following the event. For more information visit: coronado.librarycalendar.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram