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Valentine's Day is around the corner, and a local nonprofit is celebrating the season of love through a variety of artwork. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting the "Gotta Have Heart" art show on Friday, February 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free public reception will present the Sophie's artists' latest Valentine's Day-inspired exhibit that runs until the end of March. The student artists will showcase their love-themed pieces, including a weather-inspired collection of umbrellas embellished with original designs, paper mache´ sculptures, contemporary jewelry, heart prints, mosaics, and a Weaving Rainbow. Guests can expect a showcase of colorful and creative works done by students of St. Madeline's Sophie's Center. Artwork sales directly support Sophie’s artists and art program, with 40% going to the artists and 60% to the art program. Sophie’s Gallery is an art studio where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are given the opportunity and tools needed to realize their full creative potential. Students are taught a variety of media, including print-making, jewelry-making, painting, charcoal, pastels, fabric arts, and more. All of the classes are taught by professional artists. Stay Connected with St. Madeleine Sophie's Center! Facebook & Twitter

Join us for San Diego's hottest new run, the 3rd Annual Gaslamp Run 5K/10K on August 4, 2024 and save 20% OFF with code SD20! Trek through the beautiful and historic Gaslamp Quarter located in the heart of San Diego in your super-comfy Gaslamp Run t-shirt while enjoying that cool California breeze. Then grab your custom race medal and join us for an epic post-run celebration with food, and vendors, and grab your free beer (must be 21+). After the celebration, check out the Padres game with exclusive discounted tickets for an entire day of fun! Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2217413-0?pid=5498 Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Dr. Ken's Seriously Funny Comedy Hypnosis Show is a truly humorous, highly audience-interactive, thoroughly entertaining theatrical performance demonstrating the power and creativity of the human mind through the use of real hypnosis. This family-appropriate show features the application of hypnosis by a medical doctor in a really fun and safe way. Dr. Ken's Seriously Funny Comedy Hypnosis Show spotlights audience volunteers, who become the stars of the performance as they respond to the power of suggestion by exhibiting their creative talents in a natural and often hilarious way. The show demonstrates to the volunteers and to the audience the incredible resilience, creativity, and hidden talents all people possess. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The Republican vice presidential candidate represents a sharp break from the Republicanism of yesteryear.

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The stingray became a sensation earlier this year, in a purported case of asexual reproduction. She died weeks after her aquarium owners said she was not pregnant.

The Israeli military recovered the bodies of six hostages taken to Gaza in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. Hamas says some captives have been killed and wounded in Israeli airstrikes.

Kenya's president axed the bill after large demonstrations, in which rights groups say police shot at protesters and more than 20 people were killed. But protesters vow to march on.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Treasures”, juried by award-winning artist, Suzanne Nicolaison. The water-based media exhibition runs Jan 28 – Feb 24, 2024, at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, Feb 2, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. Stay Connected on Facebook

A barrage of Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities Monday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 149, and destroying a large children’s hospital in Kyiv, the state emergency service said.