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Journalist Anshel Pfeffer says the Israeli prime minister has a "strange detachment" when it comes to social issues — which opens the door for conservative members of his coalition to make changes.

People who get regular short bouts of exercise are less likely to develop diabetes, dementia and heart disease, a new study finds. And an added benefit - regular movement puts people in a better mood.

In collaboration with All Girls STEM Society, Mission Valley Library presents a fun physics workshop. Is the moon's gravity the same as our on Earth? How are displacement, velocity, acceleration and force related? Join us to explore the physics behind motion, force, and gravity. You'll get the chance to build experiments to measure the acceleration due to gravity and win cute prizes through trivia! This workshop is recommended for girls in Grades 5-8 (ages 9-14). All are welcome. Registration is required! Sign up online or contact Marika Jeffery at 858-573-5007. For more information about All Girls STEM, go to www.allgirlsstemsociety.org.

FITNESS & COMEDY - A fun 30 min workout/meditation, then more fun with the BEST comedians and beverages in San Diego! Come for part or all! Why fitness and comedy you ask? What is the connection? One word: Endorphins! Endorphins provide pain relief, reduce inflammation, and promote happiness. You can release endorphins by exercising, meditating, and laughing and we'll have all three at our LAUGH YOUR FAT OFF - comedy and fitness event. Date | Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 12pm Location | Jacked Up Brewery Cost | $10 via website or $15 at Door We have a fun energetic work out with our exclusive "fit me" meditation cool down that is accessible to ALL fitness levels, from low mobility individuals to work out veterans. It will have you smiling and laughing even BEFORE you get to relax and continue the ab workout with the hottest, funniest comedian line up in San Diego! Come support small business, black owned business, and local comedy and get a great endorphin release! For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

The plan calls for wider sidewalks, on-street parking, roundabouts and protected bicycle lanes, and zoning changes to allow for more mixed-use housing projects.

The Greater San Diego Music Coterie, directed by Dr. Angela Yeung, presents the “Prelude to Easter,” a program featuring the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra and Chorus, with soloists Irene Marie Patton and Mary Boles Allen. The program includes the Alleluia Symphony by Joseph Haydn, Great Russian Easter Festival Overture by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and selections from Part II of Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s Christ on the Mount of Olives, and Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise. The audience is invited to join in for a sing-along of some of the favorite hymns for Easter. All performing musicians are fully vaccinated including the booster, and All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and patio seating. A mask is encouraged. Date | Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3pm Location | All Saints Episcopal Church Free admission with free-will donation at the door. A check donation can be tax deductible as allowable by law. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/events/prelude-to-easter/ for details and program updates.

Supervisors tentatively approved an ordinance amendment that would employ a county contractor to remove graffiti from private property without any cost to the owner.

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, "Newsies" is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy, and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, "Newsies" features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken ("Little Shop of Horrors," "Sister Act") and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein ("Kinky Boots"). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” "Newsies" is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. Tickets: $17- $19, can be purchased online until April 3, 2022, after which they can be purchased at the CCAE theater box office. Location: California Center for the Arts: Escondido Showtimes: Thursday, April 7 @ 7 p.m. Friday, April 8 @ 4 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 @ 2 & 7 p.m. Sunday, April 10 @ 2 p.m.

The new name, Embers, was approved overwhelmingly by members and is meant to be more inclusive. Past and present Girl Guides said the old name caused harm and even prevented or delayed their joining.

The Californian is a replica of a gold rush era revenue cutter and the Official Tall Ship of the State of California. Join the crew in sailing a traditionally rigged tall ship. Passengers will be invited to haul a line, man the helm and watch the crew as they scamper up and down the rigging to set and furl the sails. Listen as the Californian’s crew relates the history of sailing and exploration in San Diego, tales of whaling and sea otter trade, local sea battles, the art of ship’s gunnery, life at sea and more. Date | Every other Sunday starting on February 27 through May 29. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. and sail adventure ends at 4 p.m. Location | Maritime Museum of San Diego Get tickets here! Adult admission: $99 Senior (62+), military and student (13-17) admission: $94 Child (3-12) admission: $59 Young child (2 and under): $25 Member adult admission: $89 Member children admission: $49 For more information, please visit sdmaritime.org/visit/on-the-water-adventures/tall-ship-adventure-aboard-californian or call the Museum at (619) 234-9153.