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One of the 18 Americans tested "mildly" positive for the virus during the U.S. return flight. A French woman has also tested positive — she was was among five French passengers repatriated to Paris.

Celebrate the grand adventures of Don Quijote de La Mancha with us at our annual Don Quijote Read-A-Thon!  Join  us for a day packed with family fun, featuring lively music, dance performances, and activities tailored for kids.  This free festival offers entertainment for everyone.  This event is offered in partnership with the Instituto Cervantes of Los Angeles and the San Diego/Alcala Sister Cities Society.  For more information, contact sistercityalcala@gmail.com. Audience: This event is recommended for all ages.

Know what to expect as you prepare for college! Get the details on how to approach the college application process, including the different types of applications, such as the UC, CSU, Common Application, and private college applications. This program will also cover important timelines, required documents, and strategies for staying organized throughout the process as well as the importance of self-advocacy and how to effectively showcase your academic, extracurricular, and personal strengths. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged at sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital.   This program is part of San Diego Public Library's Discover U initiative for youth and emerging adults to explore their STEAM interests, prepare for their futures, and achieve their college and career goals. If you have comments, questions, or grievances about the event, please contact Discover U at discoveru@sandiego.gov. Audience: This event is recommended for teens ages 14-18. Location: Community Room

Create a mini business or product to "sell" at a fun pretend career fair. This workshop blends creativity, real-world connections, discovery, and joyful career exposure to allow learners to explore future possibilities in a playful and engaging way that nurtures curiosity and build confidence of what tangible options are of interest and realistically available for their future. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. This program is part of San Diego Public Library's Discover U initiative for youth and emerging adults to explore their STEAM interests, prepare for their futures, and achieve their college and career goals. If you have comments, questions, or grievances about the event, please contact Discover U at discoveru@sandiego.gov. Visit sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital for more information or to register. Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 8-14. Location: Community Room

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions.  This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register.   Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Russell Weeden and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

"Let’s Go Wild!" — A Celebration of Wildlife and Wonder A collective of San Diego regional artists announces, “Let’s Go Wild!”, an immersive wildlife‑inspired art exhibition created and organized by the exhibiting artists. This lively, interactive event invites visitors to experience wildlife art in surprising, playful, and engaging ways through hands‑on activities, creative workshops, educational programs, and imaginative encounters that spark curiosity and joy. Featuring artwork by Julie Brooks, Ira Cosmos, Elena Miller, Joan Hansen, and Chelsea Paulus, the exhibition showcases fierce, funny, and unforgettable wildlife through painting, sculpture, and photography—art that leaps off the walls and into the imagination. Exhibition & Events • Exhibition Dates: April 11 – May 1 • Opening Reception (Wild Animal Costume Party): April 11, 3–5 p.m. Artists will appear in animal‑inspired costumes, and guests are encouraged to join in—whether in full costumes or with simple animal‑themed accessories. Complimentary masks and headbands will be provided. “Best Wild Look” contest winners will receive art prizes, and giveaways. • Closing Reception “Finissage”: May 1, 3–5 p.m. Workshops & Programs • April 11, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Scratch Art Class (all ages) • April 18, 12 p.m. — STEM Docent Tour in collaboration with volunteers from the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (https://elfinforest.olivenhain.com/). Contact: support@letsgowild.co to schedule docent lead tours and classes. • April 21, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Art & Wildflower Seed “Bombs” Printmaking and Farmers Market Earth Day Kids Parade Celebrating Local Agriculture & Biodiversity With support from the San Diego County Farm Bureau (www.sdfarmbureau.org), the exhibition highlights how local farms help protect wildlife and biodiversity. Their interactive display—created with contributions from regional producers—shows how stewardship and food production coexist in a shared landscape. While art inspires love for wildlife, farming helps protect it. Let’s Go Wild on Facebook / Instagram

As hantavirus dominates the headlines, sparking fears of another debilitating pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stressed that the risk of sweeping contagion is small.

A study establishes that "social ties" — a fancy way of saying being nice to other, even those you don't know — has benefits. A teacher asked her students to test the thesis in real life.