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St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its inaugural Pickleball Tournament on April 19, 2024 at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. The community is invited to join for a fun day by the bay with some friendly competition. Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Popular for its fast pace and exciting nature, the game is accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. Spectators are welcome to attend and cheer on the players, enjoy complimentary food, and participate in the opportunity drawing to win prizes. The event is open to players at all skill levels, from first timers to experienced pickleball players. The first session will begin at 9 a.m. with an introductory lesson taught by an experienced pickleball instructor for first-time and novice players. The lesson will be followed by an interactive game for participants at this level. The second session will begin at 11 a.m. for experienced players. This session’s tournament will be round-robin format, with each competitor playing in turns against each other. Paddles will be provided for all participants. The tournament will raise funds for SMSC’s nationally recognized innovative programs, such as the Activity Center, Adult Developmental Center, Behavior Modification Program, and Senior Program. The center’s “Life Program” allows students to develop creative outlets, learn marketable skills, and gain a sense of independence and self-esteem. Over 400 students attend SMSC, ranging from high school graduates to seniors in their eighties. Registration is open now for participation and spectating. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available. To register, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Get funky this summer at MCASD! We will make masks inspired by Gerald Clarke, scarves inspired by Yinka Shonibare, and mixed media art jewelry inspired by artists in our featured exhibition, Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today. Learn how contemporary artists combine materials and ideas to make exciting new art. Play with different styles as you go on an adventure through the Museum. Hands will get messy while mixing and matching mediums and learning about the elements of art. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

As Team U.S.A. climbs the Olympics swimming charts, searches for "why do swimmers wear parkas?" are trending on Google.

Celebrate the 4th of July at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the Commodores! Then relax and stay after the concert for a front row seat to the Big Bay Boom fireworks display on San Diego Bay. The Commodores aren’t just any group - they have staying power. Just like their hit song "Brick House," the Commodores have created a foundation that just won’t budge. For three decades, the Grammy® Award-winning Commodores have remained a force in the music industry. These legends of Motown put on one of the best live shows around, with hit after hit. With all the emotion and all of the excitement they'll generate at The Rady Shell, if you haven’t seen them LIVE, you haven’t heard the Commodores! Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Gemma New, conductor Olga Kern, piano John ADAMS: Short Ride in a Fast Machine RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 COPLAND: "Four Dance Episodes" from Rodeo RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Capriccio espagnole, Op. 34 Celebrate the opening of the Conrad Prebys 2024 Summer Season at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, conductor Gemma New and pianist Olga Kern. The concert features Kern performing the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3, as well as Copland’s Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo (including the well-known “Hoe-down” movement) and Rimsky-Korsakov's fiery Capriccio espagnol, which is based on Spanish folk melodies. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Ahead of Sunday's vote, senior women in Germany's east are reaching out to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany to try to change minds. They say they receive some support — and abuse.

Democrats credit executive actions issued in June by President Joe Biden. Local advocates say there are other reasons as well.

If you’re one of those people who think there can only be one “song of the summer,” and that the Hot 100 provides a clear-cut metric for determining a winner, then this year’s race is a statistical dead heat.

A research group is testing a new suicide prevention model in rural Alaska Native villages: supporting cultural activities that strengthen community bonds and a sense of shared purpose.

Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.