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Shipping containers may seem like a sustainable construction material, but are they actually eco-friendly? Many people don't want a heavily-used container — and the energy bills are through the roof.

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, is pleased to announce their second annual ‘Sisterhood of Service’ event for women veterans and women in active-duty military. Presented by The Boeing Company and co-hosted by Foundation for Women Warriors, this event is a celebration of women veterans and women in active-duty military, honoring their dedication to our country. This event will be held on May 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the beautiful Mission Beach Women’s Club on Mission Bay. Attendees will enjoy an all-levels yoga flow along the bay lead by Veterans Yoga Project, followed by refreshments, resources for women veterans, a luncheon with inspirational guest speaker, goal-setting workshop, and swag bags for each guest. Guests will have the option to continue the fun after the event with a complimentary kayak or SUP rental on Mission Bay. Tickets are complimentary for women veterans and active-duty military, but RSVP is required. For more information or to sign up, please visit here. 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. Stay Connected with Shelter to Soldier! Facebook | Instagram | X

Bring your friends and family and enjoy the downtown at Cyclovia Encinitas on Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Experience the vibrant streets like never before when South Coast Highway 101 closes from D Street to J Street transforming into a car-free zone, welcoming cyclists, pedestrians, and all self-powered enthusiasts! There will be plenty of great shops and dining to check out and activities: including a bicycle safety rodeo, bike skills course, bike and helmet decorating station, informational booths, a bike valet and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to break out the bikes, boards, and scooters to see downtown at a different pace! Cyclovia Encinitas is a partnership effort between the City of Encinitas, the City’s Environmental Commission and the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission along with other partners. The event promotes mobility and the City’s Climate Action Plan. Thank you to Cyclovia sponsors, San Diego Community Power and Mission Fed Credit Union for supporting this free community event. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy our city in a whole new way! Let's roll towards a greener, healthier, and more connected community together!

The San Diego Actors Theatre is holding a staged reading of AR Gurney's comedy "The Perfect Party"! on Saturday, August 26th, at 2 p.m., at the Riford Library. The screening will provide guests with an afternoon of laughter and entertainment. Directed by the esteemed Sam Woodhouse, this hilarious comedy features a talented cast including William Barstad, Laura Ganz Holtan, Patricia Elmore Costa, Byron La Due, and Kathi Diamant. Mark your calendars and plan to experience the joy of live theater with "The Perfect Party!" This screening is surely Mr. Gurney’s funniest, meanest, and most theatrical play yet. “What a pleasure it is to watch a veteran writer step out, at some risk, into the unexpected,” stated The New York Times. Join us for an afternoon of laughter, while also contributing to a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please visit: sdactorstheatre.net Stay Connected on Facebook

All Set Escrow is hosting its 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off and Veterans Association of North County Fundraiser, aiming to bring the San Diego community together for a day of culinary delight and to raise funds for the support of local veterans. The event is set to take place at the Belly Up Tavern, featuring a variety of chili recipes for attendees to sample and vote on, alongside music, entertainment, and raffle prizes to further fundraise for the Veterans Association of North County. All Set Escrow, a Carlsbad-based escrow company known for its commitment to the community and providing secure, efficient, and personalized service, is excited to revive this tradition and use it as a platform to support local veterans. (This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Discover easy movements that you can do on your own to reduce chronic muscle and joint pain that is lowering the ceiling on your quality of life. Free informative workshop on the effectiveness of somatic functional movements as a method of far-reaching and lasting pain relief from the most common cause of chronic pain and functional limitations…life. Please bring your own yoga mat, as two "exercises" reviewed during this workshop are down on the floor. Dress comfortably and prepare to be shoeless. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program. At the Somatic Salvage Yard learn rehabilitative movements that are uniquely effective for providing pain relief from the most common cause of chronic pain: Life - old injuries, repetitive positions of sitting, standing, and habitual muscle patterns from work, hobbies, and common activities from the act of living.

The 30th Annual Juried Exhibition will be on view July 30–September 3, 2022. A record 316 artists submitted nearly 900 works for consideration. Jurors Anita Feldman, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs and Education, San Diego Museum of Art and Marianela de La Hoz, Visual Artist, selected 41 works by 40 artists. Artists in the exhibition: Rodrigo Albarran, Elise Amour, Morey Asato, Nikusha Beatty, Jim Bliesner, Todd Bradley, Neil Brooks, Elizabeth Burger, Carlos Castrejon, Dillon Chapman and Csaba Petre, Therese Cipiti Herron, Andy Cross, Marisa DeLuca, Peter Fay, Kat Flyn, Megan Geilman and Samantha Zauscher, Charles Ingham, Greg Kalajian, Dana Levine, Jungsu Lim, Brandie Maddalena, Jeff Maysent, Teresa Mill, William Mosley, Susan Osborn, Oriana Poindexter, Constance Rawlins, Kim Reasor, Bridget Rountree, Sibyl Rubottom, Jiela Rufeh, Gail Schneider, Curt Sherman, Barbara Ann Stanley, David Russell Talbott, Theresa Vandenberg Donche, G.E. Vogt, Helena Westra. Opening Reception: Friday, July 29, 6:30–8:30 PM One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, selected artists will exhibit their work in our galleries, receive excellent exposure, and mingle with both artists and art lovers at an opening reception. Jurors: Anita Feldman and Marianela de la Hoz. More information here. Related links: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook

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The Biden administration is trying to dramatically change how and where oil and gas drilling occurs on federal land, which is getting mixed reviews in longtime drilling boom-towns.

This weekend in the arts: the Broadway musical that inspired "The Birdcage," a saxophone quartet, "The Rebellious Miss Breed" reopens the downtown library's art gallery, and trash some art at SDMA.