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TikTok has been under scrutiny in recent years about its privacy and security practices and its effect on young people's mental health. Various bans of the app have been enacted across the country.

Most writers have a story that needs to be told. What prevents us from creating a book is the fear of unknown. “I have never done that before!” Looking back, you’ll be surprised at how some of your greatest accomplishments came with no previous experience: marriage, parenthood, work! Learn from a writer who has “been there and done that” how to find your unique voice and proceed with confidence. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their work for group discussions. Date | Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to noon Location | Online via Zoom Register here! Member admission: $36 nonmembers admission: $42 You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. For more information, please visit sandiegowriters.org/online-first-novel-phobia-with-zoe-ghahremani or call (619) 696-0363.

Children ages 19 and under died from COVID-19 at a rate at 1 per 100,000, making it rare, but still a leading cause of death among that age group.

Be among the first to experience the newly expanded Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Flagship location in La Jolla. Join us today to receive a special invitation to our Members’ Reopening Celebration! Gather with us and discover new ways to engage at MCASD! On the eve of the official reopening, you are exclusively invited to join fellow Members, artists, community leaders, movers, and shakers as we celebrate the highly anticipated new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building at MCASD. Tour the collection galleries, view the West Coast premiere of Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s, enjoy a cocktail, and take in the sunset over the Pacific from the new oceanview terraces. Become a member today! Click here. Date | Friday, April 8 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location | Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla Plan your visit here! For more information, please visit mcasd.org/events/members-reopening-celebration or call (858) 454-3541.

RELATED: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla reopens to the public (KPBS feature) After five years of renovation, we are excited to welcome you back to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's Flagship location in La Jolla. We reopen with the special exhibition Niki de Saint Halle in the 1960𝘴, the first exhibition to survey the experimental work of the French-American artist during this pivotal decade, from the artist’s Tirr, or “shooting paintings,” to the exuberant sculptures of women she called Nanas. RELATED: Artist Niki de Saint Phalle's radical decade We invite you to experience the new collection galleries, including works from artists such as Ruth Asawa, Lorna Simpson, Robert Irwin, Tschabala Self, John Baldessari, James Luna, and more. Enjoy architectural tours of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building designed by Selldorf Architects, picnic in the oceanview Art Park, peruse the new event spaces and outdoor terraces, and celebrate the future of contemporary art in our community. Be among the first to experience the newly expanded Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Flagship location in La Jolla. Join us today to receive a special invitation to our Members’ Reopening Celebration. More details are forthcoming, including music, entertainment, activities, and more! Date | Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location | Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla Plan your visit here! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit mcasd.org/events/mcasd-grand-reopening or call (858) 454-3541.

Take the next step in pursuing your teaching and education career at the 6th Annual California Education Jobs and Career Fair! Hosted by Alliant International University, this statewide, virtual hiring event is for teachers, substitute teachers, bilingual teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, school administrators, and those who want to pursue jobs in California school districts. Hiring representatives from K-12 public schools and charter schools in Southern, Central, and Northern California will be in attendance and ready to meet potential new hires. Virtual booths will be organized by region so you can target your preferred area. Upload your digital resume when you register! Looking to pursue more education? Visit the Alliant virtual booths and learn more about their programs and attend presentations on topics such as: • How to Prepare for an Interview with a School District • Financing Your Education • A Day in the Life of a School Psychologist or School Counselor • Job Search Tips for Educators Date | Thursday, April 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location | Online Register here for free! For more information, please visit http://alliantu.co/EdHireCA or call (858) 635-4000.

Advancements in AI technology are allowing for a total re-imagining of how education is delivered en masse to students throughout the world. AI can help in every stage of the educational experience, from providing assistance to teachers in the classroom, to crafting precise and actionable feedback for students to optimize their experience, and everything in between. Join the industry’s tech leaders to discuss the state of AI in education today and how the cutting edge technology is shaping the field into the future. Moderator: Richard Culatta — CEO, ISTE Panelists: • Nicolas Avila — Chief Technology Officer for North America, Globant • Annie Chechitelli — Chief Product Officer, Turnitin • Satya Nitta — CEO and Co-founder, Merlyn Mind • Lukman Ramsey — Global Solution Manager for Public Sector, Google • Ash Siebecker — Chief Technology Officer, Ascend Learning Date | Tuesday, April 5 from 10:10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Location | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Register here! This event is free but prior registration is required. For more information, please visit asugsvsummit.com/sessions/tech-leaders-on-the-state-of-ai-in-education.

On the next Wednesday Connect Virtual Speaker Series, image consultant and style expert Melissa Murray will share her tips on ways to reconfigure and utilize clothes in your existing wardrobe on Wednesday, April 6 from 10-11 a.m. Free and open to the public. This presentation is virtual. RSVP NOW Up Next: Susie Piegza, Vice President and co-founder of Classic Journeys, LLC, will speak on the topic of, "22 for '22: Expert Picks for the Best Destinations This Year" on Wednesday, April 13 from 10 - 11a.m. Free and open to the public. La Jolla Community Center is on Facebook + Instagram

The concert, held every second Wednesday of the month, features past and present Metropolitan Opera Competition winners, active San Diego Opera performers and guest artists who have sung all over the world. Registration is required. Join us on Wednesday, April 13 from 7-8 p.m. featuring Nicolas Reveles, piano; Patrick Anderson, Bass-baritone; Alexis Alfaro, tenor; Diana Farrell, soprano; Karin Wilcox, mezzo. A suggested donation of $10-20 gores directly to the artists performing at Opera Wednesdays Visit OPERA Wednesdays on Facebook

Exclusive Collections Gallery (EC Gallery), a contemporary art gallery featuring a variety of original sculptures, paintings and mixed media pieces, announces their first ever Native American art show “This is Indian Country,” April 8 - 10, 2022. The weekend show will be held 1-5 p.m. daily where attendees get to meet internationally acclaimed Native American artists, Randy Barton, Nocona Burgess, Joe Hopkins, LX Lewis, George Rivera, Jeremy Salazar, and Cody Sanderson. There will also be a VIP reception Saturday, April 9 from 6-9 p.m. In addition to meeting the acclaimed artists, guests at the April 8 - 10 show attendees will also be able to enjoy Native American wine and Rincon Reservation Road Brewery beer. There will also be light bites and music. EC Gallery is located at 212 S Cedros #104 Solana Beach, CA 92075 (it is across from the Belly Up next to West Elm) in the Cedros Design District. RSVP is recommended. The cost for the show free and open to all ages -- except the Saturday VIP event where guests must be 21+. Please visit their web site at http://www.ecgallery.com to RSVP and for more show details. EC Gallery is on Facebook + Instagram + follow @ecgallery on Twitter