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McAlister Institute will hold its 11th Annual 5K Walk for Sobriety on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at NTC Park at Liberty Station. The Walk is an opportunity to bring help and hope to thousands of individuals and families braving the unforgiving cycle of addiction. The Walk for Sobriety is not only an opportunity to raise funds for life-saving services, but also a positive way to increase awareness, support the power of recovery, and fight the stigma many people with substance use disorders experience. Jeanne McAlister, founder of the McAlister Institute, is celebrating her 91st birthday and 67th year of sobriety. All proceeds from the Walk for Sobriety benefit McAlister Institute, one of San Diego's leading resources for individuals and families impacted by addiction. McAlister Institute helps bring life-saving services in substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, life skills education and vocational training to individuals. McAlister Institute’s mission is to save lives by ensuring affordable, quality treatment for every individual and family who seeks help, striving not to turn anyone away regardless of financial issues. Check-in and registration will begin on-site at 8 A.M. Registration costs $35 per adult and $5 per child (ages 12 and under). “Since 1977, hundreds of thousands of individuals suffering from addiction have passed through the doors of McAlister Institute, and not one of them – not one – has chosen to become an addict,” said Jeanne McAlister, Founder and CEO of McAlister Institute. “Treatment solutions shouldn’t discriminate who gets help. That’s why we keep our doors open to everyone.” The pet-friendly event welcomes walkers, runners, and online supporters to help spread a powerful message on the day of the Walk by wearing the number of days they—or their loved ones—have been clean and sober, and what it means to them. Connect with McAlister Institute on Social Media! Facebook & X - Twitter

Climate groups like Just Stop Oil are making headlines for targeting famous works of art in their fossil fuel protests. It's a tactic that other individuals and groups have used over the last century.

Dodo Bird Donuts’ second Dodo & Cars event features free donuts and coffees for attendees, limited edition merchandise giveaways, a raffle with stellar TBA prizes, and the chance to set sights on exotic and luxurious cars. Sponsors include Ferrari of San Diego, Ceramic Pro Elite Dealer detailing, Titan 7 Wheels, Mega Motorsports, Liquid Death, and more. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

You can help make our roadways safe from impaired drivers until there are #NoMoreVictims. Saturday, October 22 at 7 a.m. San Diego City College 1313 Park Boulevard, San Diego Parking available south of Russ Boulevard at 16th Street Register to join Ken Collier's Crew and His Public Safety Family here: https://www.walklikemadd.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=19251 The 5K walk/run honors the memory of Deputy Ken Collier and continues the work he started in 2010 to save lives. Our goal is to raise awareness on the impact impaired driving can have on families after a loved one is killed by a drunk or drugged driver. Why We Walk Twelve years ago, Deputy Ken Collier was killed while trying to stop a driver who was drunk and high on drugs going the wrong way on SR-52 in Santee. His life was cut short robbing his family of a son, brother and fiancé. We also lost a treasured colleague. Impaired driving impacts two out of three people in their lifetime. Every hour, someone is killed in a DUI crash. There are real people behind these numbers. Together, we can stop drunk and drugged driving, as well as prevent underage drinking by simply walking. All of the funds raised from the walk will help to educate youths and parents about the consequences of underage drinking and driving. Some of the money will be used to help victims or close loopholes in many existing laws.

This course will examine how a poem creates its argument through the emotional and sonic logic of the line. We will not only pay attention to the line as the fundamental unit of meaning in a poem but also engage with how the emotional context created in the line is shifted from line to line, ultimately creating a rhetorical argument for the complex emotional conditions under which a poem occurs. Additionally, classes will examine how elements of the line, such as length, rhythm, and sonic qualities such as assonance and consonance help construct the emotional “sense” of a given unit of meaning, and how that sense is transferred, refigured, and built upon by the same devices. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The San Diego Automotive Museum will be hosting its Cars & Coffee community event on Sunday, February 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This is an exciting way to get outside in beautiful Balboa Park and see cars of all makes and models from the local San Diego community as well as the incredible exhibits on display within the museum. The community is invited to visit the Museum during Cars & Coffee for a discounted admission price ($10 before 10 a.m.) or partake in the completely free event outside with coffee and donuts for guests to enjoy while browsing the vehicles. The public is also invited to bring their own cars to display in the parking lot for other spectators to enjoy. “New” cars are constantly coming in so be sure to check back often because you never know what you might find at the San Diego Automotive Museum. For more information, please email the Museum at contact@sdautomuseum.org or call (619) 231-2886.

Hrishikesh Hirway says the cause of his writer's block was a "whirlpool of self judgment."

For years, Republicans pushed "life at conception." IVF is complicating that message as GOP lawmakers struggle to agree on a path forward.

As our communities grow, our infrastructure must also develop alongside our neighborhoods to protect them from flooding and pollution. San Diego Coastkeeper and https://www.sandiego.gov/think-blue are hosting a virtual Green Infrastructure 101 event, an introduction to nature-based solutions for Spanish-speakers, on Tuesday, March 22, 6-7 p.m. Attendees will learn about the benefits of green infrastructure, various projects in construction and completed throughout the city, and how they can get involved. What: Green Infrastructure 101 for Spanish-Speakers Who: San Diego Coastkeeper and Think Blue San Diego When: Tuesday, March 22, 6-7 p.m. Where: Visit the event website to register for the free virtual event and learn more. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/infraestructura-verde-101-registration-256330821387?aff=eventcalendar San Diegans depend on the health of our beaches and bays. But our waters and way of life are threatened by storm water pollution, aging infrastructure, and climate change. Green infrastructure can effectively improve water quality, climate resilience, and quality of life for San Diegans. ---- A medida que crecen nuestras comunidades, nuestra infraestructura también debe desarrollarse junto con nuestros vecindarios para protegerlos de inundaciones y contaminación. San Diego Coastkeeper y Think Blue San Diego organizarán un evento virtual, Infraestructura Verde 101, una introducción a las soluciones basadas en la naturaleza para hispanohablantes, el Martes 22 de Marzo de 6 a 7 p.m. Los asistentes aprenderán sobre los beneficios para la comunidad de la infraestructura verde, varios proyectos en construcción y completados en toda la ciudad, y cómo pueden participar. Qué: Infraestructura Verde 101 para Hispanohablantes Quién: San Diego Coastkeeper y Think Blue San Diego Cuándo: Martes, 22 de Marzo de 6 a 7 p.m. Dónde: Visite el sitio web del evento para registrarse en el evento virtual gratuito y obtener más información. Los habitantes de San Diego dependen en la salud de nuestras playas y bahías. Pero nuestras aguas y nuestra forma de vida están amenazadas por la contaminación de las aguas pluviales, el envejecimiento de la infraestructura y el cambio climático. La infraestructura verde puede mejorar efectivamente la calidad del agua, la resiliencia climática y la calidad de vida de los habitantes de San Diego.

Award-winning author and artist Myriam Gurba Gurba will read from her most recent book Creep: Accusations and Confessions. Gurba has been described as “the most fearless writer in America.” She is the author of the essay collection, Creep, and the true crime memoir Mean. O, The Oprah Magazine, ranked Mean as one of the best LGBTQ books of all time. This event is cosponsored by the MALAS Program and the Instructionally Related Activities Fund. For more information visit: mfa.sdsu.edu