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Get ready to don your finest Derby attire and raise a glass at Toast for the Roses, an elegant Kentucky Derby watch party benefiting St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center’s Sophie’s Organic Garden and Aquatic programs offered to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Guild Hotel in downtown San Diego for an unforgettable afternoon of racing, revelry, and refined Southern charm. Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby LIVE while indulging in handcrafted cocktails, delectable small bites, and live music. Show off your Derby best in our fashion and hat contests, capture the moment with photo opportunities, and compete for fabulous prizes. Visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/stmadeleinesophiescenter/event/toastfortheroses2025/ St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Instagram and Facebook

The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved nearly $30 million, via the state Proposition 1 program, for an adult substance abuse treatment facility in National City and a mental health crisis center for children.

Beyond Land Acknowledgments Workshop Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 1-3 p.m. | Intertribal Resource Center (SSC 187) Beyond Land Acknowledgements, led by ITRC Coordinator Michaela Allen Sanchez (Lipan Apache and Mexican-American), is an engaging and introspective workshop aimed at moving beyond traditional land acknowledgments towards fostering genuine support and allyship for Native students and communities at UC San Diego and beyond. In this session, participants will delve into critical discussions about their positionalities and explore departmental protocols to identify opportunities for growth and advocacy. Through interactive activities and guided reflections, participants will develop a deeper understanding of creating tangible forms of support. By the end of the workshop, attendees will walk away equipped with actionable items to enact positive change for the betterment of Native communities within their spheres of influence. The Intertribal Resource Center is located on the 1st floor of the Student Services Center in SSC Room #187. We are located at the corner of Rupertus Way and Myers Drive, south of Price Center East. Every November, UC San Diego recognizes and celebrates the achievements, cultures, and contributions of Native American people and tribes during Native American Heritage Month. The UC San Diego community greatly respects the land and the Kumeyaay people of the area where our campus is located. We acknowledge their tremendous contributions to our region and thank them for their stewardship.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez called the heist "a major, highly organized operation" that lasted just seven minutes. Authorities were still drawing up the value of the stolen items.

The longtime right-handed reliever retired from his playing career with the Padres in August 2023, and he spent last season as an assistant to the major league coaching staff and the baseball operations department headed by general manager A.J. Preller.

A volunteer-run mobile library helps kids discover love for reading in communities south of the border.

Saturdays in the Courtyard is a free outdoor performance series that brings the community together for fun, music, and connection at the Ann Kulchin Courtyard. Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with live entertainment, laughter, and great company. It's the perfect place to meet up with neighbors, soak in the beautiful weather, and experience performances for all ages. The Prevailing Winds Woodwind Quintet is one of Navy Band Southwest’s two superb chamber ensembles. This ensemble blends the individual sounds of the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone to create a unique Quintet sound. City of Carlsbad on Facebook / Instagram

To vote by mail, you must register by June 16 to receive a ballot. Otherwise, you will need to make a trip in person to a vote center.

The Persian Cultural Center and San Diego Central Library present an unforgettable celebration of Hafez, the 14th century Persian poet of love, peacemaking and reconciliation. UCSD world history and cultures librarian, Dr. Farshad Sonboldel will lecture on Hafez and his his enduring appeal, and his central place in the literature of Iran and the rest of the world. Live Persian classical music by Dornob Trio. 700 years after his death, Hafez is the only writer to have a national holiday named after him. The Persian Cultural Center is a non-profit, non-religious and non-political national organization. Our mission is to provide an enriching and welcoming environment for all who seek to strengthen the bonds of community, culture and cross-cultural understanding. Subscribe to our Peyk Magazine published in print and online in both English and Persian. Persian Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Art has the power to strengthen our connections to each other and the world around us. As the center, or heart, of ICA San Diego, your presence and support helps us bring our vision for a vibrant community to life. In May, join us in a celebration of you, our community. As part of ICA San Diego’s "On Healing" exhibition season, we’ll gather in the Garden at ICA North in Encinitas, transformed for our annual gala. That evening, we’ll consider how art plays a vital role in our physical, mental, emotional, and collective wellbeing. ICA - Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram