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Noble Learning in Normal Heights will host a reception on Thursday, May 12 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at 3333 Adams Ave. for the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run (peacerun.org). Guests will be invited to hold the Peace Torch and offer their own wish for a more harmonious world community. An exhibition of Peace Run photos from around the world will be on display. The international team of runners on the Peace Run will arrive in San Diego May 8 for a week of events including school assemblies and tree plantings. Founded by peace ambassador Sri Chinmoy in 1987, the Peace Run is a non-political, non-profit event and is the world’s largest torch relay. More than 7-million people have participated by running or holding the Peace Torch including Pope Francis, President Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II, Saint Mother Teresa, Muhammad Ali, state governors, city mayors and celebrities around the world. The Noble Learning shop and gallery is located in the Normal Heights neighborhood of San Diego. Jyoti-Bihanga Vegetarian Restaurant, a co-sponsor of the event, will provide appetizers. There is no fee for this event. All ages are welcome.

Displaced when Russia bombed their historic building, a Mariupol theater troupe has reconstituted what's left of the group and is putting on a play by a famous Ukrainian playwright.

La Chica Dorada and La Reina de Corazones, Paulina Rubio and Alejandra Guzmán, will hit the road this spring to face off in a once-in-a-lifetime run of shows that will form the greatest and most controversial tour to ever occur in the history of Latin pop-rock, “PerrÍsimas” US Tour 2022. Over the course of more than three decades, Alejandra Guzmán and Paulina Rubio, legendary award-winners and global superstars have each constructed outstanding careers, garnering praise as the “Queen of Latin Rock” and the “Queen of Latin Pop,” respectively. After years of rivalry between them, for the first time ever, Rubio and Guzmán will perform on the same stage to settle the score, promising an electrifying, heart-stopping experience for audiences across America. Date | Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 8pm Location | Pechanga Arena San Diego Cost | $50-$125 As two of the greatest female artists in Latin music history, both Alejandra Guzmán and Paulina Rubio have left an impressive and lasting impact both on the industry and on global culture, selling more than 50 million records combined worldwide. Racking up endless recognitions, accomplishments and countless hits, their music has transcended generations, shaping the soundtrack of the lives of millions of listeners around the world. “Perrísimas” US Tour 2022 is the only opportunity for fans to witness the highly anticipated, unprecedented encounter between these two international icons and will unquestionably go down in the record books as one of the greatest tours of all time. For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

Bellwether Coffee, the creator of the world’s first all-electric, zero-emissions coffee roaster, is bringing its Roast Accelerator to San Diego! Roast Accelerator offers underrepresented coffee retailers a Bellwether Roaster with no start-up costs, subsidized financing, and full access to support services in an effort to increase diversity in the coffee industry and act as a catalyst for underrepresented business owners to roast their own coffee to grow their business. Applications are now open in San Diego for coffee retailers who are looking to grow their business through roasting. Applications are then reviewed by a board consisting of three program ambassadors and a previous recipient. When a winner is selected - they receive a roaster with zero upfront costs and subsidized monthly rental rate for the first year. Apply today! Click here. Accepting applications through April 15. For more information, please visit bellwethercoffee.com/roast-accelerator or email roastaccelerator@bellwethercoffee.com.

More than 50 workers at Marvel Studios in LA, New York and Atlanta have signed authorization cards to be represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, or IATSE.

Celebrate Nuestra Cultura/Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library! This family friendly game is similar to bingo and popular in Mexico. If you don't know how to play, don't worry we'll teach you. We will have some treats and prizes for the winners! All ages welcome but adult participation/supervision required for children under 12 years old. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/lets-play-loteria

Attention youth rugby! The San Diego Legion, San Diego’s very own Major League Rugby team, is hosting another Skills Clinic for U8–U15 groups! The clinic will take place on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the San Dieguito Sports Complex. The Legion program aligns with player growth and simultaneously drives talent and athlete development. The local rising rugby talent will have the opportunity to train with the San Diego Legion coaches and players —all of which share a passion for developing and growing the game locally! Clinic highlights include: • Elite Coaching Staff • Intro to Rugby for new players • Skill and Decision making games • Position Specific Coaching (U12+) • Individual Development Plan (U15+) • Tactical game awareness and understanding (U15+) • Players grouped based on age group • SD Legion T-shirt • Rebounder Rugby Ball Register here! General admission is $60. Equipment needed: Cleats, water bottle, and notebook/pen (U12+). For any questions or additional info, please call (760) 429-7922 or visit sdlegioncommunity.com/pages/legion-skills-clinics.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! On May 10, 1940, Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — and Germany launched its offensive against France and the Low Countries. British troops were evacuated from Dunkirk by June 4, delivered the “Finest Hour” speech on June 18, and in mid-July the Battle of Britain commenced.

Word Up! is a free, fun, festive word-based collaboration between audience and artist, hosted by Laura Z. This Mad Libs–style communal storytelling will feature a new performing artist every week, as well as special community guests from around San Diego. More of a gathering than a show or a class, Word Up! is a low-pressure opportunity for community members to connect with each other and with a new performing art medium each week. Date | Friday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. Performance by soloist Mandi Miller. Location | The Old Globe's Copley Plaza. Join us! All Word Up! events are general-admission with no tickets required. Guests will be seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, visit The Old Globe's website or call (619) 234-5623.

Join us for a FREE professional development in-person program that will strengthen your knowledge of art history and provide you with creative ideas to integrate visual art into classroom teaching. You will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition Exchanging Words: Women and Letters in Seventeenth-Century Dutch Genre Painting (September 21- December 31, 2022), hear talks on works in the Timken's permanent collection, receive lesson plans and participate in hands-on learning experiences. All attendees will have a chance to network with other educators over wine and light appetizers and receive free bus transportation to the Timken for their classrooms. In addition, you will be able to apply to have a professional teaching artist come to your classroom to teach a free art class (all supplies included). Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram