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There is currently a critical need for blood donations across the country, so to help engage the community and encourage blood donations, the San Diego Automotive Museum and San Diego Blood Bank will be hosting a blood drive behind the Museum on the Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park. Additionally, the Automotive Museum will have exciting cars on display outside during the blood drive for participants to enjoy. There will also be special guests, like former NASCAR driver Austin Cameron, Paul Dyke, the owner of El Cajon Ford, and Sunny Trent, a Barona Driver and angler. Those who donate blood will receive two (2) free admission passes to the San Diego Automotive Museum that do not expire. Snacks and water will be provided, but all donors are highly encouraged to arrive hydrated before donating blood. Want to donate blood? Individuals who are interested in donating blood at this blood drive are encouraged to create an appointment online. A photo ID will be required during check-in at the event. Date | Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location | San Diego Automotive Museum For questions, please contact Deputy Director of Guest Experience Brandi Wilson at (619) 398-0303.

Violinist Miranda Cuckson and composer Rand Steiger collaborate on three works for violin and spatialized electronics in the Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater. Program: "Nocturne" (1994) by Kaija Saariaho "Nimbus Violin" (2022) by Rand Steiger "Longing" (2021) by Rand Steiger "Frises" (2011) by Kaija Saariaho Date | Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Location | Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater Register here for free! This event is free and open to the public, please register prior to the event. For more information, please visit music-cms.ucsd.edu/concerts/box_office or call (858) 534-3448.

Meet and greet with Jacquelyne Yawn, Ms. Wheelchair California 2022 Story time with Jacquelyne at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.! She’ll read “All The Way to the Top,” the 2021 One Book, One San Diego children’s selection. Everyone is welcome! Jacquelyne’s goal for her campaign is to promote disability media representation. She seeks to expand public awareness of the “normal, everyday lives” of wheelchair users and disabled people in magazines, TV commercials and other mass media. A percentage of the net sales at Barnes & Noble Santee on April 9 and Grossmont on April 16 will be contributed to The Ms. Wheelchair California Leadership Institute. bn.com/bookfairs #BNBookfairs #OneBookSD

Ukrainian “ethno chaos” band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music, weaving ancient Ukrainian folk melodies into a subversive musical tapestry that embraces indie rock, pop, hip hop, the avant-garde, and traditional instrumentation from around the world. At the crossroads of Ukrainian folklore and theatre, DakhaBrakha has honed an evocative musical approach based around eerie vocal harmonies and thunderous percussion, augmented by ethereal cello and accordion sonorities. Prepare yourself for a sonic feast. This event does not include a prelude. Visit www.ljms.org to purchase tickets La Jolla Music Society is on Facebook + Instagram + @ljmusicsociety on Twitter

Hop on over to the Children’s Nature Retreat, a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine, to celebrate Easter with the animals and participate in an Easter Egg Hunt. The annual Egg Hunts are a tradition at the Retreat and this year there will be one hunt per day all week, from Monday, April 11 through Sunday, April 17. The Easter Egg Hunts will begin at noon each day and tickets are $12 per child. 5,000 eggs will be filled with mini plushes, toys, and candy, spread out across the 20-acre retreat. The Easter Bunny will also be available to meet and take photos. The Retreat’s sweet bunnies will be there too. Get tickets here! Adult admission: $38 Children admission: $20 çhildren under 2-years are free) Seniors (60+): $28 Alpine residents, military, first responders, teachers and veteran families receive a 10% discount (purchase tickets at the Retreat). Parking is complimentary. To make a reservation, please email info@childrensnatureretreat.org. For more information, visit www.childrensnatureretreat.org or call (619) 320-4942.

Chiefs quarterback and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl victory (and second in four years). It's the first time the reigning MVP has won a Super Bowl since 1999.

Join us for Easter Fest! A morning of food, fun and activities for all ages. We’ve got inflatables, live music, arts & crafts, a petting zoo, snacks, bingo, and more! All activities are free and open to all. Date | Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to noon Location | Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the church at info@pointlomachurch.org or call (619) 223-1633.

Do you have the cutest puppy? How about the most beautiful or handsome dog? Maybe your dog looks like you. If so join us for the 26th annual "Not Just for Ugly Dogs" contest! Date | Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location | Hilton San Diego – Del Mar Register here! Adult admission: $10 Senior (ages 65+) admission: $7 Military admission: $5 Child admission: $8 Dog entry (single category): $10 Dog entry (three categories): $25 For merch purchase and sponsorship oportunities, please click here. For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/26th-annual-not-just-for-ugly-dogs-contest.

Miracle Babies has supplied over 1 million diapers throughout the pandemic to families in need. The organization, Kids Can Cosplay will assist Miracle Babies’ staff and volunteers distribute thousands of diapers, baby carriers, menstrual supply products and other PPE products. The National City Library will distribute activity kits and the American Medical Response (AMR) will provide free car seat safety inspections on a limited basis. Diaper donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Registered guests will be able to attend the free diaper distribution on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the drive will be open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the National City Library. Register today! Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website to ensure availability of diaper sizes. For more information, please visit miraclebabies.org/calendar-event/diaper-distribution-national-city-saturday-april-9-2022 or call (858) 633-8540.

Join our interactive interview with Oleg Tsank – a Ukrainian Jewish artist living in San Diego. Make and nosh will be served. About the artist: Oleg Tsank was born in Ukraine in a scenic town flanked by the Dnieper River. Having grown up in a family of avid readers, Oleg has loved books since childhood, which bolstered his creativity when he later transferred his imaginative ideas to art. Oleg works in several genres, including portraiture, landscapes, and still life. An excellent colorist, with a keen awareness of reality, he focuses on unique atmospheric forces surrounding living organisms and objects. Date | Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Location | Yiddishland California and online via Zoom Register here! In-person admission: $15 Online admission: $10 Capacity limited to 18 people. For more information, please visit yiddishlandcalifornia.org/an-interactive-interview-with-oleg-tsank or call (619) 719-1776.