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Each year the ARCS Foundation, San Diego Chapter, a non-profit organization led entirely by women, hosts a Scientist of the Year fundraiser to honor a preeminent local scientist. This year’s honoree, Dr. Terry Sejnowski, is one of the world’s foremost computer scientists and computational neuroscientists, whose visionary and ingenious work on neural networks laid the foundation for the machine learning and AI revolution that is taking the world by storm today. Dr. Sejnowski is head of Salk Institute’s Computational Neurobiology Laboratory and holder of the Frances Crick Chair. He is also a distinguished professor at UC San Diego’s School of Biological Sciences, where he is co-director of the Institute for Neural Computation. ARCS San Diego invites you to join them for a celebration of science and scientists that is set for Saturday, April 27 (4 - 8 p.m.) at The Conrad Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. In addition to honoring Dr. Sejnowski, the program will pay tribute to this year’s ARCS Scholars – all 50 of them – along with distinguished ARCS Scholar alumnus, Dr. Randall Kelley, who has served as Director of Data Science and Machine Learning at several major corporations. All funds raised at this event will support future ARCS Scholars. Through their research, these talented Scholars make outstanding contributions to advance science and keep America competitive on the global stage, which is the ARCS mission. ARCS San Diego has put together an exciting program for its signature event. About ARCS: The ARCS Foundation (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists), a national organization with 15 chapters across the country, provides financial awards to promising graduate students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and medical research. Since its inception in 1985, the San Diego Chapter of ARCS has given more than $12.3 million to support graduate students at four local institutions: UCSD, SDSU, USD, and Scripps Research. For program details and to register, go to: san-diego.arcsfoundation.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Indigenous leaders across the Pacific have signed a treaty granting whales legal personhood. What protections will the designation offer the large mammals?

San Diego is honoring the late Padres owner and chairman Peter Seidler by naming a street after him near Petco Park, officials said this weekend.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the show Bel-Air, the video game Thank Goodness You’re Here, and a podcast episode about sweat.

Celebrate an annual Mother’s Day tradition on Sunday, May 12, when the Coronado Historical Association will one again host the Coronado Historic Home Tour. Featuring exquisite local homes, this event is a highly anticipated yearly feature for Mother’s Day celebrations. While admiring the architectural features, interior designs and charming gardens of these lovely homes, you’ll learn more about their colorful history and life in Coronado. Early-Bird Tickets Before April 12 CHA Members $50 New Member Special ~ 2 Tickets & One Year Membership $165 Tickets After April 12 CHA Members $55 General Admission $65 Tickets can be purchased online, through the museum store, or over the phone at 619-435-7242. All ticket purchases put you on the Will-Call list. Your commemorative tour booklet, which provides you access to the homes, must be picked up on the day of the event at Will-Call. Detailed instructions on how and where to pick up your booklet at Will-Call are provided in your email purchase confirmation. Tickets can be purchased at coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/2024-historic-home-tour-1/ Coronado Historical Association on Facebook / Instagram A few friendly reminders: These are community members' homes, no photography or video of any kind (including cell phones) is allowed. There is limited accessibility for wheelchairs. Please wear flats as no high heel shoes are allowed. Children must be at least 10 years old to attend. Only registered service animals are allowed on the tour.

Elaine Alfaro is a reporter at KPBS and part of the California Local News Fellowship program. She primarily covers San Diego's East County and specializes in investigative and accountability journalism.

A new review and testimony from investigators with the U.S. Government Accountability Office offer the clearest picture yet of the aid form's troubled rollout.

Saturday, January 27 — 10 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Join us in learning about the basic tools and techniques needed to create your own hand-lettered chalkboard. We will explore various lettering types (including modern calligraphy style), how to design a layout, tips for keeping your lettering straight and aligned, and even how to add decorative elements to your design. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages Space is limited, so be sure to register early Instructor: Alex Hirsch of Signs of Our Lives Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? - This class is encouraged for students of all levels; including someone who has never taken a lettering or calligraphy class before, or someone who wants to level up their basic knowledge and skills. In this 2.5 hour session, we will cover: - The basics of hand lettering - How to design and letter on your own chalkboard Materials included: - 8”x10” chalkboard - Chalk lettering supplies Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing us the name and email address of the new participant. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Do you feel sadness, grief, anxiety, or a mix of emotions from the devastating effects of war? Let’s gather for community support, guided by a professional coach informed in trauma care. We don’t have to grapple with this by ourselves. This is the time to come together. Our Coach’s Bio: Harpal Khalsa holds a master degree in clinical mental health counseling and currently serves as a professional mental health care and lifestyle coach here in La Jolla Village. Her experience in the international field of disaster trauma and group counseling facilitation allow her to support this local Jewish community to share, grieve, and empower each other through these radical times of terrorism, war, and social upheaval. When: April 29rd and May 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PT (8:30-10:30 p.m. CT, 9:30-11:30 p.m. ET) Where: Downtown La Jolla, exact address available upon registration, and on Zoom For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for the reception for "The Imaginary Amazon." Mix and mingle with the artists Sergio Allevato and Pedro Barateiro throughout the evening. Visitors will also experience performance, "The Sad Savages," by Pedro Barateiro as part of the reception program. "The Imaginary Amazon" is a group exhibition of contemporary and historical art and material culture exploring the topic of representations of the Amazon Rainforest region. Addressing themes including visual culture, history, ecology, extraction, cartography, botany, imperialism, Indigenous metaphysics, and the nature of representation itself, this exhibition includes artworks in different media by trained and self-taught artists, including Indigenous artists from the Amazon region and those who live outside it. For more information visit: psfa.sdsu.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram Exhibition and gallery hours information: