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Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service members, veterans and their relatives are buried.

Soulful Screenwriting helps you explore the soul of a screenplay, and yourself as a writer. This is an empowering interactive workshop, where we explore key dramatic narrative storytelling principles, as well as common pitfalls to avoid to make your screenplay or dramatic story more effective. Soulful Screenwriting is not just for screenwriters. Much of what we discuss applies to other forms of dramatic narrative, such as a play or modern novel. Bring a notebook! The series includes in-class writing exercises culled from several of the Now Write! books to help you get out of your own way, get creative juices flowing, and benefit your stories – whether a rewrite or starting from scratch. Each Soulful Screenwriting meeting begins with a brief guided meditation to get present. SCHEDULE Every Tuesday evening for nine meetings, March 24 through May 19 6:30-7:30pm PDT I 8:30-9:30pm CDT I 9:30-10:30pm EDT Or just try the first one – Big Picture: What is a Dramatic Narrative Story TOPICS Key storytelling ingredients we'll explore in the series: • What is a Dramatic Narrative Story • Conflict • Stakes & Dilemmas • Character Development • Thematics • “Happy” Endings (and three other types) • Scenes, Dialogue & Nonverbal Communication • Genres (sprinkled throughout) WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT SOULFUL SCREENWRITING "Your exercises have proven very helpful! It's a good reminder to me, to keep taking workshops because there will always be new ways of looking at things. Thanks so much for a beneficial and thought-provoking workshop." - Lise Pyles, award-winning screenwriter and co-founder of San Antonio Screenwriters' Guild (two-time attendee) “I enjoyed the workshops; they helped me figure out some basic plot points for my next screenplay.”- Patty Sandoval Sralla, screenwriter, top 10 percent in many notable screenwriting contests, co-founder San Antonio Screenwriters’ Guild, rock singer “Had a blast! Very valuable information.“ - James Beene, Writer, Entrepreneur (two-time attendee) “I really enjoyed your class - and it also helped me from an actor's perspective, because as you know, we always have to dig around for our characters' motivation.”- Kate McIntyre, actress, writer, webseries producer INSTRUCTOR: LAURIE LAMSON A produced and published American writer dedicated to original storytelling, creative practice, and positive impact - with art, heart & soul. With a film/video production background, Laurie's specialty is scriptwriting. She has written 122 produced film, video and audio scripts for education, marketing and entertainment, including a multi-award winning feature film. She has also directed internationally well-received short films and videos, including a metaphysical romance with thirteen honors. Laurie was editor or co-editor of three books in the popular Now Write! creative writing series recently published a similar compilation for actors: Now Act! Insight, Advice, and Preparation Processes from Actors, Coaches, and Casting Directors.

Join the North Coast Symphony for "Russian Reveries," a concert of romantic Russian classics, on Saturday, May 16, 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas. From the enchanting ballet scenes of Tchaikovsky’s "Swan Lake Suite," to the passion and lyrical beauty of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with soloist Peter Walsh, this concert celebrates some of the most beloved music ever written. Rounding out the program is "Elegy XII" by Polina Nazaykinskaya, a hauntingly beautiful work. Admission: $18 general, $15 seniors/students/military, free for children 18 and under. North Coast Symphony Orchestra on Facebook

Los maestros de San Diego cancelaron su huelga planeada para el 26 de febrero después de llegar a un acuerdo tentativo con el distrito escola para aumentar la dotación de personal de educación especial, brindar apoyo y estipendios adicionales a los maestros y asegurar futuros aumentos salariales en espera de la restauración de los fondos estatales.

The money is finally coming in — six years after a majority of San Diego voters approved an increase to the hotel room tax. It was billed as a way to expand the Convention Center, fund road repair and support homeless services. But it doesn't look like a new Convention Center will be coming anytime soon.

"Who Do You Think You Are?," a staged reading of eight original 10-minute plays presented by The WhatNext? Collective will take place Saturday, May 2 at 5 p.m. at Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, CA 92110. Tickets and information are available at thewhatnextcollective.com/tix The evening spans a full range of female defiance, from two soccer moms on a bleacher finally finding their voices, to a cancer survivor turning her diagnosis into a stand-up set, to a compliance officer who approved the destruction of $9 million in contraceptives and decides she has to do something about it. There are mothers and daughters, secrets kept for 35 years, and a suburban housewife who has been surveilling her neighbors with binoculars for two years and will not be stopped. The ensemble cast features Julie Alexandria, Maria Costello, Kelley Goode, Melissa Jordan Grey, Ali Impey, Laura Jackson, Jena Joyce, Analia Romero, John Tessmer and Connie Terwilliger. The plays are written by Lisa Balderston, Aleta Barthell, Caroline Gilman, Melissa Jordan Grey, Lolo Moreno Ines, Lindsey Salatka and Connie Terwilliger. Jena Joyce serves as dramaturg. The production is directed by Lisa Celia Balderston, Aleta Barthell, Melissa Jordan Grey, Jena Joyce, Charles Peters, and Jenn Peters. Featured New Works: 200 Coffee Filters by Connie TerwilligerA woman tracks her whirlwind romances in coffee filters—until she realizes love might require more than just good chemistry and a fresh brew. Bittercake by Melissa Jordan GreyThree generations of women wrestle with food, body image, and inheritance as a simple cake reveals what’s been quietly baked into them all. Confetti Time by Aleta BarthellTwo women on a covert mission to blow up a pharmaceutical warehouse discover that waiting for orders is harder than pulling the trigger. Off Sides by Lindsey SalatkaAt a high school soccer game, two moms channel their sideline outrage into a full-blown reckoning with fear, politics, and finding their voice. Still Standing by Lisa BalderstonA stand-up comic battles Cancer as her most relentless heckler, proving that if she’s going down, she’s taking the mic—and the last word—with her. The Gossip by Lolo Moreno InesAn empty-nester turns neighborhood gossip into a high-stakes surveillance operation, blurring the line between curiosity, conspiracy, and self-discovery. Thirty-Five Candles by Melissa Jordan GreyAt a reunion decades in the making, two women confront the choices that shaped their lives—and the daughters they still imagine. Under the Influence by Caroline GilmanA perfectly curated influencer mom goes viral for all the wrong reasons when her live stream exposes the chaos behind her “perfect” life.

The All Whites will train at University of San Diego's Torero Stadium and will stay in a hotel nearby during the month-long event.

First, Imperial Beach residents now have a new and local option for fresh groceries. Also, we tell you why San Diego County has now closed its Section 8 housing voucher waitlist. Then, a group of people living in their RV’s have formed a union of sorts. Plus, the story of a Chula Vista local whose comeback story made waves on a national stage. And finally, we catch up on the latest at the Old Globe Theater.

Where the eerie comes into bloom. Bloom & Gloom is a spring-inspired makers market where light and shadow coexist beautifully. Hosted by The Macabre Mysterium in collaboration with Societe Brewing Company, this all-ages event brings together 20+ curated vendors, raffles, and a welcoming community space to shop small and support local creatives. Whether you’re drawn to the floral, the macabre, or somewhere in between, Bloom & Gloom offers a thoughtfully curated experience celebrating contrast, creativity, and connection. The Macabre Mysterium on Facebook / Instagram

The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.