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On April 29, 2023, The Shine Project Foundation will host its 3rd annual Good Vibes Reggaefest at the Helia Brewery in Vista from 3-10 p.m. This fundraiser event connects good vibes to a great cause for family and friends of all ages with some fun for everyone. Dance to the sweet tunes of reggae music, eat delicious food, relax with a chair massage, shop for some unique finds, and win amazing items from our silent auction and raffle! With over 800 attendees each year, this event is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the local San Diego community! All funds raised will go directly towards providing free enrichment and inclusive community events for children, teens, and young adults with special needs and their families. Stay Connected on Social Media! The Shine Project Foundation: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Helia Brewery: Instagram

For a vivid evening of tales told without notes, delicious java, visit this eclectic and warm coffee cum arts and cultural events spot..."Just in Time." The evening of personal tales, twice-told folktales, and literary stories is hosted by Marilyn McPhie, and will be joined by David Schmidt with guitar, and Jim Dieckmann--all members of Storytellers of San Diego. One patron was caught saying, "I come to storytelling for a respite from the world." Storytelling is the original social media. Come and take in the humor, the pathos, the ironic, the gamut of human emotions to imagine what would of happened, if we were not just in time. Ages 12 and up.

San Diego, CA – Show you care by dining where it matters throughout the month of May to benefit 3,000 current and former foster children in San Diego County. Promises2Kids has partnered with local restaurants to raise funds for San Diego foster children. The campaign will run throughout the month of May, in honor of National Foster Care Month. Participating restaurants include: 20|TWENTY Angry Petes Pizza (Santee Lakes location) Artesano Taco Beeside Balcony Blanco Cocina + Cantina Dockside 1953 Dolce FIREHOUSE American Eatery + Lounge Firenze Trattoria Funky Fries & Burgers (El Cajon location) GOODONYA Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream Ironside Johnston’s JoJo’s Creamery L’Auberge Del Mar La Cajita Mustangs & Burros Park & Rec Pretzels & Pints Sisters Pizza Tamarindo Del Mar The Crack Shack The Macaron Shop SD Three Hills Winery Toasted Gastrobrunch + Dinner Urban Plates Each restaurant will designate a select menu item which will support the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign. Funds raised will benefit foster children by reuniting siblings living apart in foster care, supporting foster youth in reaching their educational and career goals, providing birthday gifts, school clothes and opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, and providing an emergency shelter where children feel safe and cared for. Promises2Kids helps foster children overcome the difficulties of their past and grow to become healthy and successful adults. The community is invited to support Promises2Kids by dining in or ordering online at participating businesses. The community can also make an online gift. About Promises2Kids Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Upcoming dates to choose from: Friday, May 19 Friday, June 16 Friday, July 14 Friday, August 11 from 4 – 6 p.m. Instructor Hannah Gioutlos Do you need help learning to use your sewing machine? Want to know how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin? This class is for you! We’ll show you how to use your machine, simple troubleshooting tips, and the sewing basics. Our project will be a simple pillow case. All materials included. It’s best to bring your own sewing machine, but you may also borrow one of ours. ***If you’re attending with your child, and participating only as support, just purchase 1 enrollment. No experience necessary. Adults and age 7+ (with parent) welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Monday May 8 & Friday, May 12 OR Saturday May 20 & Sunday, May 21 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome! This workshop is designed to teach students the basics of woodworking and shop safety, and serves as a strong foundation for further exploration in woodworking. In addition to what you make, our goal is for you to leave feeling more comfortable operating machinery and working in a shop environment. Students will make a cutting board, and through that process, learn how to safely use the miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw, drill press, router; as well as how to use clamps, glue up, and apply finish to their pieces. This class is a prerequisite for Wood Open Studio and recommended for further woodworking classes to establish safe practices in our studio. Materials provided. • Military discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The One Book, One San Diego selection for teens is "Iveliz Explains It All" by Andrea Beatriz Arango.

NPR has interviewed neighbors and relatives of one of the attackers and reviewed footage and information the Israeli military says it collected from villages and militants.

The Central Bucks school board has made national headlines for its heated meetings and book banning policy. On Tuesday, voters flipped the board from majority Republican to majority Democrat.

This weekend in the arts: a Project [BLANK] group show; "Arrested Motion" at Thumbprint; "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations" at the Civic Theatre; experimental music and literature at Witches' Tower in Presidio Park; Schubert's "Winterreise" at Le Salon de Musiques; and the soundON festival at the Athenaeum.

A Pre-K through 12th grade event with interactive activities and supportive resources for the entire family. The goal is to increase the investment of underrepresented communities into STEAM education and career pathways. Free food while supplies last. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter