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“Every dish carries a story — of the land, the people, and the love that sustains them.” – Pyet DeSpain As the season of harvest and gathering arrives, join us for an inspiring evening with Pyet DeSpain, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s "Next Level Chef" and author of the stunning debut cookbook, "Rooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking." Pyet will share how her Native American and Mexican heritage infuses every recipe with tradition, resilience, and deep respect for the earth. Through stories, flavors, and ancestral wisdom, she invites us to celebrate the ways food can connect us, honor our roots, and nourish both body and spirit. “Pyet’s talent is evident in every recipe in this book. The way she weaves her heritage into her dishes is extraordinary… Trust me, you’re in for an absolute treat.” – Gordon Ramsay “[Pyet’s] voice is heartfelt, her vision and dedication are clear, and her talent within the Indigenous food movement is undeniable. This book marks an important chapter in her growing legacy.” – Sean Sherman, founder of the Sioux Chef/Natifs.Org and author of the Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen and Turtle Island. Visit: 'Rooted in Fire': a Carlsbad City Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure Stephanie Pyetwetmokwe DeSpain on Instagram

To celebrate National Thrift Store Day, Home Start’s Thrift Boutique is hosting a weekend-long event with discounts, decorations, music, and more. This special in-store event is a way to celebrate secondhand style, sustainable shopping, and unbeatable deals. The boutique is doing a storewide 40-50% discount, giving shoppers an opportunity to score big on back-to-school styles, designer clothing and accessories, hand-poured candles, and high quality furniture. Whether you are a seasoned thrifter or new to the game, Home Start’s Thrift Boutique is a gem for secondhand finds. The shop is thoughtfully curated with gently used, well-kept items and is organized to offer an easygoing shopping experience filled with affordable, one-of-a-kind treasures. On top of the sustainable benefit, each purchase makes a big impact on families in need. Since opening, Home Start’s Thrift Boutique has helped hundreds of young mothers by providing a supportive work environment and an opportunity to develop job skills. These are women who have previously faced challenges such as poverty, domestic violence, unsafe neighborhoods, lack of affordable housing, and unemployment. Along with a safe and secure home, Home Start gives them an opportunity to gain work experience as they move toward greater independence. By shopping at the boutique, you are directly supporting families in need. All profits are reinvested back into the Maternity Housing Program and other life-changing services that help at-risk families and children thrive. Home Start on Facebook / Instagram

"Arte As Resistance" is a fundraiser and celebration of art brought to our community from cultures around the world. All proceeds go directly to Todos Somos Migrantes (TSM), a nonprofit in San Diego, CA who works directly with the migrant community to ensure they are supported and aware of their rights as immigrants in this country. The event will begin with an art exhibition, after which the audience will enjoy a live performance of dance, music, poetry, and comedy. Art brings people together, instills us with resilience, power and hope. Art is a powerful change agent, starting with changing ourselves and our witnesses and rippling out to change the world. Art can provide a voice to our heart's deepest pain, joy, anger and truth. In this moment, it is crucial to uplift the voices in our community that have had the experience of immigrating to this country or have felt the love & bravery that this human right takes. For this reason, all artwork and performances are that of immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers and first generation. We deeply value their work and hope that this collaboration within our immigrant community is celebrated and felt by all those in attendance. The performances will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Tickets to the event are scaled according to need. Please select that ticket price that feels right for you. All proceeds from tickets, concessions, and art go directly towards supporting our migrant community. **Please note, you must purchase a ticket to the show for entry. The *donation only* option is a contribution to the organization directly, and not a ticket for entry. Todos Somos Migrantes (TSM) supports migrants, whether they have just arrived or are already here. They facilitate family reunifications, connecting the community with legal resources that allow them to see family members they haven't seen in decades. Each week, they host food distributions for our most vulnerable communities and support all people who have suffered or are experiencing domestic violence, providing them with legal and psychological counseling, as well as access to education that will enable them to work or open a business. Learn more about TSM’s work in our community: https://todossomosmigrantes.org The event is held at Mockingbird Improv (MI), a local nonprofit improv theater, whose mission is to provide connection, joy, and opportunities for self-expression to the local community. They serve all parts of our community including youth and underserved individuals by engaging in high-quality training and performances and providing a supportive and empowering space for fun, silliness and growth through equitable, diverse and inclusive practices. Learn more about MI's work in our community: https://www.mockingbirdimprov.org/ Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

A popular women's dating advice app suffered a major data breach, revealing users' drivers' licenses, messages and other sensitive information. The hack put a spotlight on the flaws in "whisper networks."

Residents of the nation's capital say crime is a problem and they want more enforcement, but they also see Trump's takeover of the police as targeting a city run by Democrats.

World-Renowned Belly Dance Pioneer Suhaila Salimpour Returns to San Diego for a Weekend of Dance, Culture, and Celebration San Diego, CA — Suhaila Salimpour, visionary artist and one of the most influential figures in the world of belly dance, will headline a weekend of dance and performance in San Diego, featuring a 6-hour belly dance intensive and the dazzling Suhaila Super Star Gala. A trailblazer in Middle Eastern dance, Suhaila brings her signature fusion of deep cultural knowledge, precise technique, and dynamic performance to this unique event designed to inspire dancers of all levels and uplift the local arts community. ________________________________________ Featuring: Live performance by Fadi Islambouli and Suhaila Salimpour With special guest performers from across Southern California! ________________________________________ About Suhaila Salimpour Suhaila Salimpour is a first-generation Kurdish-American of Sicilian-Greek descent and a second-generation belly dancer, continuing the legacy of her mother, Jamila Salimpour. She is the creator of the first structured certification program and pedagogical system in belly dance, transforming how the dance is studied, taught, and preserved globally. Suhaila has toured internationally, performed in top venues across the Middle East and beyond, choreographed three full-length theatrical productions, and recorded over 23 albums with renowned Arabic musicians. Her contributions have earned prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Gerbode Foundation Special Award for Dance and Movement, and the 2023/24 Isadora Duncan Special Award for Outstanding Production. She currently serves on the boards of Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, World Arts West, and the Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance, while co-producing the YALLAH Arts Festival in the Bay Area. She is also pursuing her MFA in Dance at Saint Mary’s College of California. ________________________________________ A Celebration of Culture and Community Rooted in the traditions of the SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) region, this weekend of programming is more than just dance—it's a powerful gathering of community, heritage, and cultural expression. In support of children and families in the Middle East, $1 from every Gala ticket will be donated to the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). Attendees are also encouraged to make additional contributions online: Click here to donate directly Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suhaila-super-star-gala-tickets-1415940719809?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Suhaila Salimpour on Instagram and Facebook

Renowned artist Julian Prolman, widely known as The Great White Buffalo, is thrilled to announce the launch of his latest art collection in a special partnership with Exclusive Collections Gallery, located in the vibrant Gaslamp District of San Diego. This groundbreaking exhibition transcends traditional art displays, serving as a powerful initiative to support the transformative mission of Art for Education. “The art serves as a vehicle to secure holopods, enabling educators from around the globe to connect with marginalized communities and deliver high-quality education in areas where access is limited,” Prolman emphasizes. A portion of the proceeds from this collection will be dedicated to acquiring the technology necessary for this innovative initiative. The inaugural holopod will be installed at the Chema Vision Children's Center in Kibera, Kenya. The collection features striking punk glam screenprinted paintings that vividly portray the faces of Indigenous leaders, each piece a powerful homage to the guardians of our natural world. These artworks evoke the spirit and resilience of the natural protectors, capturing their strength and wisdom. The punk glam aesthetic infuses a contemporary edge, blending rebellious energy with reverence for tradition, creating a visually arresting narrative that honors the vital role these leaders play in safeguarding our environment. Each painting serves as a celebration of cultural heritage and environmental stewardship, inviting viewers to reflect on the deep connections between identity, nature, and activism. The collection will be on display and available for public purchase on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13. Don’t miss this opportunity to support an impactful cause through the power of art.

Camino Books welcomes award-winning author Shobha Rao for a discussion and signing of her novel "Indian Country" on Thursday, August 14 at 6 p.m., on the Pacific Breeze Cafe Deck at Del Mar Plaza. Joining Rao in conversation will be Jason Blitman, who hosts the podcast "Gays Reading." "Indian Country" follows a newly arranged married couple’s journey from India to Montana, and their firsthand experiences enduring colonialism and racism in the American West. Rao, who moved to the United States at age seven, is also the author of the short story collection, "An Unrestored Woman," and the novel, "Girls Burn Brighter." Rao is also the winner of the Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Fiction and was a Grace Paley Teaching Fellow at The New School. The event is free and open to the public. Reserved seating is limited, but guests can purchase a signed copy of the book in exchange for one seat. For more details and to reserve a seat, visit https://caminobks.com/event/2025-08-14/shobha-rao-indian-country. Camino Books on Facebook / Instagram

E-bikes can be dangerous to ride but they’re changing the lives of young people and changing the streets of San Diego. Some people believe the right training is the key to making them a benefit to all of us.

Join United Way of San Diego County for its inaugural “A Night United: Soaring Upward” Gala on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the unique Hangar 858. This black-tie evening of fun, flight, and fundraising—emceed by acclaimed speaker and community connector Jordan Jerome Harrison—aims to raise $300,000 to support vital education and economic mobility programs that serve over 53,000 local children, individuals, and families each year. Guests will enjoy a VIP reception, gourmet dinner, live music by The Verge, a silent auction featuring exclusive experiences, and an afterparty—all set against a stunning airstrip backdrop. Tickets can be purchased at ANightUnited.org. United Way of San Diego County on Facebook / Instagram