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On February 22, the AFSD welcomes three authors: Vanina Joulin-Batejat, Claude Koehl, and Kitty Morse, whose diverse backgrounds and literary styles promise a rich and engaging experience for attendees. The event will be animated by Daria Samokhina, our book club coordinator. Program: 2 p.m.: Q&A session animated by Daria Samokhina 3 p.m.: book signing and meet the authors Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to attend. Free for members, $5 donation for non members to support our association. The event can be attended with minors. They remain under the responsibility of the parents at all times. Address: 6390 Greenwich Dr, #185, San Diego, CA 92122 More about the authors - Vanina Joulin-Batejat brings her expertise as an international consultant and Executive Coach to her first novel “A la Recherche du Sens Perdu”, blending personal experiences and her experiences in intercultural business development with her passion for storytelling. Vanina explores universal themes with great sensitivity, while offering a hard-hitting reflection on the human condition and contemporary challenges. Through these interwoven narratives, the novel offers a veritable autopsy of our societies, questioning notions of resilience, identity and the quest for meaning. Her work reflects her deep understanding of human connections and cultural dynamics. - Claude Koehl, a trailblazer in intercultural communication, will discuss her book The American Way of Life: The Foreigners’ Perspective. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Claude founded Intercultural Services in 1994 to enhance cross-cultural leadership and communication skills, aiding global employees in navigating cultural differences and adapting to new environments. Her book reflects her personal journey and professional insights, offering a unique perspective on life in a new country. With a Master’s in Social Psychology and degrees in Teaching, Health Promotion, and Organizational Development, Claude is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian, and continues to perfect her Spanish. - Kitty Morse, an award-winning author born in Casablanca, Morocco, intertwines personal history and culinary heritage in Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France. Inspired by family documents discovered after her mother’s passing in 2017, the memoir delves into her great-grandfather’s journal detailing the German advance in Le Grand Est (Alsace/Lorraine) in 1940, and her great-grandmother’s notebooks containing 65 heirloom recipes. The story unfolds in Nancy and "Châlons-en-Champagne," blending the cuisine bourgeoise of her Ashkenazi ancestors with poignant family history. Kitty’s maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Lévy-Neymarck, perished in Auschwitz, leaving a legacy of resilience, memory, and culinary artistry. More about Daria Samokhina Daria graduated in French literature at Notre Dame (MA) and Stanford (Ph.D.). In 2008, she moved to San Diego, where she currently lives, sharing her love for French language, culture, and literature with her students, family, and friends. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/events-1/rencontre-dauteurs-et-dedicaces-2 Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Let's move away from the mass-produced and make our own set of handmade, functional pieces. In this beginner-friendly course, students will learn hand-building techniques to create functional pottery, including but not limited to cups, bowls, and plates. Starting with these simple forms, students will learn the basics, develop their technique and get creative! The possibilities are endless and students will be able to create their own set, unique to their preferences and home use. The last class will be reserved for glazing. While this is a beginner-friendly course, intermediate students may join. Materials: Students must purchase a rolling pin; we'll use these to roll out slabs. Please bring an apron, hand towel, and notebook to keep track of wonderful ideas. Students may also bring their own tools or purchase a standard tool kit if they wish, but not required. The $30 materials fee includes clay, glazes, firings, and the use of basic studio tools. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/52 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Erin Patterson hosted four of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Three of them later died of death cap mushroom poisoning. Nearly two years later, a jury has found her guilty.

Join Vistal, the Baja-inspired seafood restaurant located at the InterContinental San Diego, for an exclusive Four-Course Spiny Lobster dinner and demonstration on Friday, February 28 at 5 p.m. In partnership with Chula Seafood, a local leader in seafood sustainability, this will be a night of culinary adventure, beginning with sunset cocktails on the terrace, followed by a live demonstration and Q+A from 40-year commercial fishing veteran David Haworth, owner of Pacific Horizon Fisheries. Then, guests will indulge in the four-course dinner featuring: Lobster Terrine Chicories made with leeks, white asparagus, and vanilla bean champagne vinaigrette Stinging Nettle Raviolo made with lobster Ricotta filling, artichoke, mustard frill, and kelp espuma Zarandeado Half Lobster made with squid ink peewee potato, huitlacoche poblano puree, and romanesco Blood Orange Panna Cotta made with meringue, mezcal honey, and basil tuille Don’t miss this exclusive chance to immerse yourself in a culinary journey abundant with local San Diego seafood. Reservations can be purchased online, and are priced at $95 per person with an optional wine pairing add-on for $45 per person.

A new White House executive order says the exhibition is an example of how the Smithsonian portrays "American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."

Join Cheetah Outreach Trust USA for a purrrfect afternoon at Monserate Winery in Fallbrook on May 17 from 11:30 – 2 p.m. Help support the conservation efforts of Cheetah Outreach Trust while enjoying a casual afternoon filled with wine, food, fun, and a silent auction, all to support the conservation of these amazing animals. Meet fellow wildlife enthusiasts, learn about COT's conservation efforts and programs, and contribute to a great cause. Your attendance will make a real difference in protecting these incredible creatures for generations to come. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to meet Bear, an Anatolian shepherd, before he leaves for South Africa to play a big part in COT’s program to help save free roaming cheetah and other predators. Date: Saturday May 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Monserate Winery 2757 Gird Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Ages: 21 + Tickets available at wildwonders.org or call 760-630-9230 Contact: Jackie Navarro Phone: (760) 630-9230 Email: wildwonders@att.net Wild Wonders | Bonsall CA on Facebook / Instagram Cheetah Outreach Trust USA on Facebook / Instagram

Chinese exports of rare earth minerals, which are vital to carmakers and other industries, and China's access to high-end technology from the U.S., including computer chips, are high on the agenda.

The SAVE Act would require proof of citizenship to be able to register to vote. NPR's Michel Martin asks Sean Morales-Doyle of the Brennan Center for Justice what that could mean for voters.

Workers voted against joining a grassroots union called Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment, or CAUSE.

When Terry Hill was 4, she and her young siblings were left in the car by themselves as their father ran into a store. Then the car started moving. A young man stopped the car before anyone got hurt.