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How to create a buying frenzy. What every author ought to know about writing and marketing. Some plain talk about a simple business that often sounds complicated. Interested in learning more? Come join this workshop! In this class you will learn: - How to build a list of fans who will become lifelong fans of your work - How to find people who will buy your stories - The most powerful marketing strategy ever devised - How to turn an average story into a great story - Advanced techniques used by writers J.K. Rowling, J.J. Abrams & Vince Gilligan - How to set up a website - How to create content to attract visitors - How to create an opt-in form linked to a list management company - How to entice visitors to join your list - How to build a relationship with your fans - How to run social media campaigns - How to create a press kit - How to automate the process For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org

As a Grammy-nominated singer and touring band member with the legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen, Perla Batalla knew there was much of Cohen’s body of work she still wanted to perform and record. Cohen's passing in November 2016 reaffirmed Batalla’s mission of sharing the lesser-known songs of Canada's poet laureate to a younger public mostly familiar with the well-covered, “Hallelujah.” Perla Batalla In the House of Cohen features selected songs and rare personal anecdotes that serve to reveal the timelessness of Cohen's art through Perla Batalla’s signature cross-cultural style. For more information visit: my.lfjcc.org Stay Connected on Social Media Perla Batalla Instagram / Facebook

San Diego-based cannabis dispensary, March and Ash, is partnering with local pet rescue organizations to help furry friends in need, by hosting a summer pet food and supplies drive. Customers are invited to bring in much-needed dog and cat food, along with new pet supplies and new toys, beginning Thursday, June 15th through Friday, June 30th. At the end of the month, all food and supplies will be donated to The Animal Pad and San Diego Humane Society. Those who donate new, unopened, and non-expired items can enjoy 15% off at March and Ash, available for in-store purchases only; not delivery. Donation bins will be located inside the lobby in March and Ash’s Mission Valley, Vista, Imperial Valley and Imperial Beach locations. Just let the receptionist know that you are donating pet food or supplies. About The Animal Pad The Animal Pad is a non-profit, all-breed dog rescue that focuses on saving dogs from high-kill shelters and the streets of Mexico. The Animal Pad provides the dogs' vet care, places them in foster homes, and then finds them loving forever families. A few years ago, The Animal Pad turned their attention to the street dogs of Mexico as there is very little help for them. Since then, they have developed a large rescue network in Baja California, and have a sister shelter in Ensenada that they focus on taking dogs from whenever funds allow. About San Diego Humane Society San Diego Humane Society is an open-admission shelter, creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Their lifesaving safety net and helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable shelter animals from being euthanized. With campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona, and San Diego, they provide animal services for 14 cities within San Diego County. The Community Pet Pantry is a safety-net program of the San Diego Humane Society that helps keep pets with their families by providing essential food and supplies to thousands of struggling pet owners each month. For more information visit: marchandash.com Stay Connected on Social Media March and Ash Instagram The Animal Pad Instagram / Facebook San Diego Humane Society Instagram / Facebook

SUNSET RARE & RESERVE TASTING Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa - The Gardens Friday, June 23, 2023 - 6:30-9 p.m. Guests are invited sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies at the beautiful Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa's newly renovated Lawn. This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of San Diego County's most beautiful coastal cities – Carlsbad. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly (due to the rarity of the wines being poured). A champagne reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines, some already out of circulation and impossible to find are poured, to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear. BEACHSIDE WINE FESTIVAL Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa - Heron Lawn Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 1-4 p.m. (VIPs 12 p.m.) The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music – all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest overlooking lush rolling hills with the shimmering Pacific beyond at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort's Heron Lawn. By 1 p.m. the joint is jumping at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village. Wine oenophiles will find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, as well as shellfish, salads,chocolates, cakes, and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen. ADMISSION: Tickets can be purchased here. Connect with CA Wine Festival on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This presentation is part of "Dissecting Visions of Identity and Care in the Future", a 4 part-film series made possible by the Sloan Foundation’s Science on Screen initiative. Each film will be paired with a guest speaker. "Dissecting Visions of Identity and Care in the Future" will evaluate how cinema’s interpretation of the future frames humankind within intersections of surveillance, race, healthcare, identity, and A.I. advancements. We are particularly interested in how the technological advancements presented in these films have implications for present day systemic injustices. Director: Todd Haynes | Runtime: 119 minutes | Year: 1995 | Rating: R | Country: USA Language: English | Fiction Genre: Narrative, Drama Tagline: Julianne Moore (Nine Months, Short Cuts) gives an astonishing performance as Carol White, a suburban housewife whose affluent environment suddenly turns against her. SAFE is a bold, darkly comic, completely original drama, depicting Carol's descent into the horrors of modern-day living. CONNECT WITH DIGITAL GYM CINEMA ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Two of the most legendary groups in music history take the stage for one memorable evening at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. You’ll hear the soulful hits of The Jacksons like “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “I’ll Be There,” “Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)”, "Can You Feel It" and "Blame It On The Boogie," and iconic songs of Village People – including “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man,” “In The Navy”– and many more! Note: The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. Stay Connected on Social Media! The Jacksons: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Village People: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Last year, NPR's health reporters dug into the science of healthy living. Here are nine things they learned that can help you embrace small shifts with big payoffs in the year ahead.

One of the biggest-selling comedy acts in the world, Jimmy consistently performs stand-up to sell-out crowds across the globe. At the latest count he has taken tour shows to over forty different countries. His last tour, "Best Of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits", sold over 480,000 tickets globally with current show, "Terribly Funny", exceeding that figure by the end of 2022. The tour continues in to 2023 with shows in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and beyond. Jimmy is a household name in UK television, well known for hosting Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and "Big Fat Quiz Of The Year" in addition to presenting Comedy Central’s "Roast Battle UK" and "Your Face Or Mine". He is a regular on all the top panel shows, including "QI" and "A League Of Their Own", has performed as part of "The Royal Variety Performance" three times, is a judge on hit BBC1 entertainment series "I Can See Your Voice" and the host of brand-new Channel 4 gameshow "I Literally Just Told You". Jimmy is also a high-profile name in North America. He was the first UK comedian to sign a stand-up deal with streaming behemoth Netflix in 2015, releasing three specials on the platform, "Funny Business" (2016) and "Best Of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits" (2017) and "His Dark Material" (2021) which was Netflix’s most watched stand-up comedy special in the UK that year. He also presented and exec-produced an original panel show format for Netflix, "The Fix", and has been a guest multiple times on US staples such "The Tonight Show", "The Late", "Late Show" and "Late Night With Conan O’Brien". He has performed at the "Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival" since 2003 with more appearances than any other UK act in that time. Before making the move to streaming, Jimmy was one of the bestselling acts in the comedy DVD market, his eight titles (Live, Stand-Up, Comedian, In Concert, Telling Jokes, Making People Laugh, Being Funny and Laughing & Joking) selling over 1.2 million copies between them. These shows are now all available on Jimmy’s YouTube channel, where he has accrued over 758,000 subscribers and 210 million views since launching in 2018. Jimmy is also a published author. He co-wrote "The Naked Jape: Uncovering the Hidden World of Jokes" in 2007 and his highly anticipated memoir "Before & Laughter" was released in September 2021, making The Sunday Times Bestsellers list. Please Note: Must be 16+ to attend. Connect with Jimmy Carr on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us on Father's Day at Skyline Church to celebrate our Dads! This year, our Rancho and Lakeside Campuses are hosting a Car Show and a BBQ! This 100% free event will offer a variety of different cars, trucks, desert vehicles, motorcycles, and a traditional BBQ! Invite your dads, granddads, friends, and your Oikos to Skyline Church on Sunday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for an experience you don't want to miss! We would LOVE for you to show off your car, truck, motorcycle, or any cool vehicle you have at our car show. A variety of awards will be won! You may register your vehicle through here. If you have any questions or would like to assist with organizing this event, please contact Pastor Tim Neisler via email. Stay Connected with Skyline Church on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

2 Shows | 4 p.m.: All Ages | 7 p.m.: 21+ Come celebrate Father's Day at The Shout! House on Sunday, June 18! We're putting on a special family-friendly ALL AGES show, with doors opening at 4 p.m. and the pianos starting to rock at 4:30 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of music, laughter, and great company. Our talented pianists will be taking your song requests, so get ready to sing along to your favorite tunes. After our family-friendly show wraps up, we'll be opening our doors again at 7 p.m. for our regular 21+ show, pianos starting at 8 p.m. It's the perfect way to cap off your Father's Day celebration. Table Reservations Recommended for guaranteed seating! Stay Connected with The Shout! House on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter