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San Diego History Center Marketing Manager Shelby Gordon will share elements for the SDHC Archives that acknowledge the milestones and citizens that have influenced the life of Black San Diegans. Photos from the Baynard Photography Collection, unique donated items, visual art, and the current community sourced collection initiatives will be shared. Date | Tuesday, February 8 from noon to 1 p.m. Location | Online Register here for free! This event is free. Guests will receive a confirmation following registration. Participants can submit questions to collections@sandiegohistory.org for possible discussion during this session.

Have you 'herd' what animal is visiting us next for Fun Animal Friday? We have an alpaca coming to the Museum. Cindy Lu's Petting Zoo will introduce an alpaca to our guests and teach them about how amazing they truly are! The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more! Date | Friday, February 25 at 10 a.m. Location | San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Included with Museum admission. No registration required. Please note: Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals' well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. For more information, please visit sdcdm.org/fun-animal-friday-alpacas or call (760) 233-7755.

Would you like to learn Yiddish but not sure if you want to learn the alphabet? Then this course is for you! This 6-session in-person course focuses on learning basic conversational Yiddish from scratch. Date | Every Tuesday from February 15 through March 22, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location | Yiddishland California Register here! Early bird (6-class package): $120 Early bird (individual class): $25 General admission (6-class package): $160 General admission (individual class: $30 For more information, please visit yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-in-transliteration-an-in-person-course-for-total-beginners or call Yiddishland at (619) 719-1776.

There’s nothing better than spending time with the special people in your life at a special place and time. Our Sunset Safari is designed just for that! While you are seated in our African Safari tent and the sun is setting, we’ll bring some of our amazing animal ambassadors out to meet you. One of our keepers will “edutain” you with fascinating things our ambassadors and their wild cousins undertake to find and entice Mr. or Mrs. Right. Whether you want a quiet time with your special someone or a “Girls’ Night Out” with your BFFs, you’ll enjoy hearing about the curious practices in the animal kingdom! Feel free to bring a little picnic or indulge yourself in your favorite Happy Hour food and beverage. We’ll provide a fun and educational glimpse into what “love is in the air” means for a surprising variety of animals. These special Safaris are offered at Wild Wonders from Wednesday, February 9 through Tuesday, February 15 at 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Reserve your spot here! The price is $250 for up to 4 people. For more information, please visit wildwonders.org/valentines-sunset-safari or call (760) 630-9230.

Yiddishland California presents a Jewish musical cabaret by Lisa Fishman featuring Yiddish, English, and Ladino songs – many with new English lyrics, accompanied by Bob Remstein on piano and Leo Chelyapov on clarinet. This will be an eclectic show that takes you from upbeat, Klezmer-style tunes, Yiddish Theater hits, and comic ditties to heartfelt ballads, romantic love songs, and re-imaginings of old classics, Lisa will take the audience on an entertaining musical, theatrical, and emotional journey. This show is open to all! For the convenience of our international audience, this show will be both in-person and live on Zoom.

The 19th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, April 3 to April 10, 2022! This foodie-favorited week is the perfect time to take a culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving food culture of San Diego. With over 90 participating restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County, you’re sure to find the perfect place to satisfy any craving. Over 90 participating restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30, $40, $50 or $60 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for $10, $15, $20 or $25 per person. The participating restaurants span across the county from the South Bay to East County and to the borders of Oceanside and Fallbrook to the north. Tickets are not necessary for this delectable week of discounted dining, but reservations are recommended! There is no better place for outdoor dining than Sunny San Diego and with expanded patio spaces and curbside dining, there is more space than ever before for you to enjoy a meal basking in the sun or under starry skies every day of the week! View a list of participating restaurants and to book your reservation today!

Learn Yiddish love vocabulary after the First Friday La Jolla artwalk! Hear Eros entice Yidn in Yiddish, see Sappho seduce shikses, and watch Cupid coax meydlekh in the mame loyshn… Chocolates and wine included! No knowledge of Yiddish required. Date | Friday, February 4 at 7 p.m. Location | Yiddishland California Register here! General admission is $15 per person. For more information, please visit yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/libe-un-erotik or call (619) 719-1776.

The San Diego Public Library has partnered with the nonprofit Home Start to offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to individuals who file simple returns and generally make $57,000 a year or less. The program is also available to persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Date | Every Tuesday of February, spots available from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location | Mission Valley Library Make an appointment today! Call Home Start at (619) 952-7684 or email vitaassistance@home-start.org to make an appointment. For more information, please contact the library at (858) 573-5007 or email Francisco Hernandez at fhernandez@home-start.org.

The referrals will be voted on during a meeting as part of a longer list of recommendations for criminal referrals. Referrals do not carry any legal weight or compel the Justice Department to act.

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families it's time to get your groove on! Please note: this program will be held outdoors.