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In 2009, Kim Perlak was teaching music at three different colleges while also working a number of other jobs. She felt totally alone. A woman in the registrar's office changed that.

Schloss, who was friends with Frank in Amsterdam and whose mother later married Frank's father, was a tireless educator about the Holocaust and was honorary president of The Anne Frank Trust UK.

Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper | Book by Theresa Rebeck Based on the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture written by Kevin Wade Choreographed by Sarah O’Gleby Directed by Christopher Ashley Tess McGill is a Staten Island secretary with big dreams and even bigger ideas, but when her scheming boss Katharine Parker steals one, Tess decides to take matters into her own hands. With Katharine unexpectedly out of town, Tess seizes the chance to prove herself, making a bold business move that could change her life forever. With some help from her savvy friends and a charming businessman, she’s got one shot to pull it off – before the boss returns! This sharp and hilarious adaptation of the iconic 1988 film features an exhilarating original score by the legendary Cyndi Lauper, a smart, fresh book from award-winning playwright Theresa Rebeck, and direction by our own Tony Award-winning Christopher Ashley. "Working Girl" is just as much about the power of friendship as it is about chasing ambition and success. Don’t miss it. La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at the Mission Valley Library in San Diego on June 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an eye-opening evening focused on ocean conservation. At 5:30 p.m., we’ll be screening a powerful documentary on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of marine plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean. The film examines the environmental and wildlife impacts of plastic waste, highlighting how it threatens ecosystems far from shore. Following the screening, stay for a dynamic panel discussion featuring experts from the Scripps Seabird Scientist, the Surfrider Foundation, the Save the Albatross Coalition, and Captain Charles Moore, the pioneering researcher who first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Documentary starts at 5:30 p.m.) Location: Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108 Admission is free | Light refreshments provided We hope to see you there! Please RSVP at: bit.ly/GarbagePatchFilm or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Join us for a compelling presentation on the Battle of Leyte Gulf—the final major fleet operation of World War II and the largest naval battle in history. Spanning over 100,000 square miles and involving nearly 300 ships, this epic conflict resulted in the loss of 26 vessels and more than 400,000 lives. Discover how this pivotal battle marked the end of the Japanese Navy as an offensive force, featuring four major naval engagements. The climactic final confrontation saw the lightly armed escort carriers of Taffy 2 and Taffy 3 face off against a powerful Japanese fleet led by the world’s largest battleship. The battle also saw the first organized kamikaze attacks in the Pacific and set the stage for the U.S. liberation of the Philippines—culminating in General Douglas MacArthur’s iconic declaration: “I have returned.” Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it.

Trump says he backs the MAHA agenda, which includes eliminating toxins linked to human health problems. But his administration continues to cut funds, grants and regulations that support that goal.

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled a possible interest rate cut in the months to come, sending stocks sharply higher.

The study from UC Merced shows that the decline in labor participation during a week of aggressive enforcement was similar to the first month of the Great Recession.

Erivo says she found parallels between her life and the experience of her Wicked character, Elphaba. Her new memoir is called Simply More: A Book for Anyone who Has Been Told They're Too Much.