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ARTIST LESLIE PIERCE & MALASHOCK DANCE present: "Uplifting Gestures" Free Community Invite! Swag Bag Giveaway! Saturday, September 17/ Two Gesture Drawing Sessions and live Dance performances. 10:30 a.m. - Noon & 2-3:30 P.m. Behind, Outside in the shaded Tents behind The Central Promenade at Liberty Station. This is a Community Invitation to an outdoor gesture drawing and dance performance event. We invite you to come draw the Malashock dancers as Leslie demos gesture drawings and guides you through and John Malashock teaches you about his processes as a Professional Dancer and choreographer! FREE TO THE COMMUNITY! Leslie will demo gesture drawing techniques and help attendees create quick-timed drawings (30 seconds. 1 minute, 2 minutes) throughout the event. John will direct the dancers and talk about some of the processes he uses to create dynamic, choreographed dance performances. Participants have the opportunity to donate a gesture drawing to Artist Leslie who will incorporate some of the gesture drawings into an Art Installation. The installation will be on view in December. All participants will be included on a wall sign. Thank you! This event honors diversity and inclusiveness and is open to the differently-abled and is wheelchair accessible. SOCIALS: Leslie Pierce: Facebook & Instagram Malashock Dance: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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WHO: Sangita Iyer is a biologist, National Geographic Explorer, multiple award-winning nature and wildlife filmmaker, former broadcast journalist and author of the 2022 Amazon bestseller "Gods in Shackles: What Elephants Can Teach Us About Empathy, Resilience and Freedom". She is also the Founder of Voice for Asian Elephants Society (VAES), a 501(c)(3) organization with a vision to protect endangered Asian elephants and their habitats in India, while also ensuring that native people and those living near the forest fringes have their basic needs met, so they will be inspired to coexist peacefully with these magnificent animals. Sangita recently produced a 26-part short docu-series about Asian elephants, funded by the National Geographic Society’s storytelling grant. She’s also the director and producer of the globally acclaimed epic documentary, Gods in Shackles, which was nominated at the United Nations General Assembly, and has garnered 13 international film festival awards. Sangita received the “Nari Shakthi Puraskaar” – Women Power Award – the highest award for women making a difference in India from the country’s President for her courage to expose the plight of captive elephants that are being exploited for profit behind the veil of culture and religion. WHAT: A fun evening of films, art, and delicious food to save Asian elephants! Sangita will be speak about the human/elephant conflict in India and screen two of her National Geographic short films about elephants as well as sign her best-selling book, Gods in Shackles. Amy Burkman will be doing a live art performance! There will be wine, appetizers, cupcakes and a live and silent auction. This is a fundraiser for Voice for Asian Elephants Society, founded by Sangita and endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall. WHEN: Friday, September 23, 2022 WHERE: Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 WHY: Sangita works tirelessly on behalf of the heritage animal of her native India. Funds raised during the gala will help build railroad sensors to protect the iconic elephants from tragedies caused by speeding trains in India. By employing indigenous people, VFAES is creating a peaceful coexistence between people and elephants of West Bengal. VIP Meet and Greet with Sangita Iyer: 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m., plus Lush Gift Bag and Gods in Shackles DVD: $95 General Admission: 6 p.m. $75 Tickets can be purchased here!

America's top diplomat heads from China to the U.K. where Ukraine's post-war recovery tops the agenda

Come on by to The Dog Society to enjoy some food, drinks, games, and lots of Husky's! Enjoy our facility with shuffleboard, mini golf, corn hole and more! There will be a GIVEAWAY to win a 50% off grooming certificate that is valid here at The Dog Society! Everyone who brings in their Husky pup will receive a ticket to participate and the raffle will take place at 6:30 p.m. during the event. Don't miss out on this opportunity for family fun while your Husky makes some new furry friends! We look forward to seeing you there. SOCIALS: Twitter & Instagram

The Maritime Museum of San Diego hosts a second Sea Monster Saloon, sponsored by Pusser’s Rum, on the main deck of Star of India Saturday, October 29, 2022 5 to 10 p.m. for guests 21 and up. Halloween costumes encouraged! Tickets include a spectacular waterfront concert on the world's oldest active sailing ship under the stars along the beautiful San Diego Bay. Guests will enjoy the popular San Diego blues and rock trio, Fish & the Seaweeds, specialty rum cocktail, sea-inspired appetizers and dessert nibbles. Guests will also explore the new Sea Monsters: Delving into the Deep Myth exhibit experience nested below deck on the Star of India. Sea Monsters: Delving into the Deep Myth exhibit is a fresh, fun, eye-catching experience, complete with dramatic Kraken-inspired tentacles climbing across the yards and rigging of the legendary Star of India. Visitors will be taken on an imaginary journey at the end of the 19th Century, when a fictional Professor of Natural History is tasked with investigating the existence of Sea Monsters in various parts of the globe. SOCIALS: The Maritime Museum of San Diego: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Pusser's Rum: Twitter & Instagram

Come on by to The Dog Society for food, drinks, and games while your Schnauzer makes some new friends! Enjoy our facility with mini golf, shuffleboard, corn hole and more. There will be a GIVEAWAY to win a 50% off grooming certificate that is valid here at The Dog Society! Everyone who brings their Schnauzer will receive a ticket to participate and the raffle will take place at 6:30pm during the meetup. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have some family fun (including the pups)! We look forward to seeing you there.

How do octopuses change color and why do oysters make pearls? Investigate how slimy sea creatures live and thrive in their underwater homes. Then create an artwork inspired by what you have learned. This is a virtual workshop. WHEN| Saturday, October 15, 2022 - From 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. WHERE| This is a virtual event. ADMISSION| This event is FREE! - Registration for this event will be open from September 15, 2022 @ 12:00am to October 8, 2022 @ 11:59pm. - Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade

With 3D modeling, you can design a house, a bridge, a monster – or anything else you can dream up! Learn to use SketchUp Make 3D Modeling to create all sorts of three-dimensional graphic models. This is an in-person workshop. WHEN| Monday, October 10, 2022 - This event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. WHERE| Oak Park Library - 2802 54th St. San Diego, California 92105 ADMISSION| This event is FREE! - Registration for this event will be open from September 10, 2022 @ 12:00am to October 3, 2022 @ 11:59pm. - Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 8th Grade

Did you know a lot of the magic in the world of Harry Potter is rooted in real science? Explore how the Harry Potter books and movies reflect concepts in genetics, chemistry, herbology, and more. This is an in-person workshop. WHEN| Monday, October 10, 2022 - This event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. WHERE| North Clairmont Library - 4616 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, California 92117 ADMISSION| This event is FREE! - Registration for this event will be open from September 10, 2022 @ 12:00am to October 3, 2022 @ 11:59pm. - Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 8th Grade