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Under the artistic direction of Kathleen Hansen, the San Diego Chorus and the San Diego Women's Chorus invite you to attend the momentous joint performance, Legacy: Lifting As We Climb, on May 7, 2023, at 4 p.m. This historic concert will take place at Lincoln High School in the heart of San Diego. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at https://www.sandiegochorus.org/ and https://www.sdwc.org/. Discounted tickets are available for youth, students, seniors, military, and disabled patrons. The performance will be ASL-interpreted for deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members. About the San Diego Chorus: Founded in 1951, the San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is a highly trained and talented group of women who sing four-part a cappella harmony arranged in the barbershop style. A award-winning San Diego Chorus strives to entertain in many musical genres along with its signature vibrant choreography. Led by Master Director and Sweet Adelines International Faculty, Kathleen Hansen, the San Diego Chorus is dedicated to local entertainment and offering women and other marginalized genders opportunities for musical and personal growth. They welcome all singers regardless of age, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender expression who share a love of music and dedication to musical growth. Learn more at SanDiegoChorus.org. About the San Diego Women’s Chorus: Founded in 1987 by community activist Dr. Cynthia Lawrence, SDWC has grown from a group of 14 lesbians gathered around a piano in a private home to a thriving community with over 125 singers who believe in the power of music, the power of women, and the power of marginalized voices. For 35 years, SDWC has provided a safe space that encourages women’s creativity, celebrates diversity, and inspires social action. San Diego Women’s Chorus is a non-profit community chorus that strives to entertain and inspire audiences with music that speaks to issues as diverse as human rights, love, world peace, religious freedom, environmental harmony, inclusion, and cultural diversity. SDWC welcomes all women and gender non-conforming individuals as singers. SDWC supports and affirms the music of women and LGBTQ+ composers and arrangers. Learn more at SDWC.org.

Beautiful and functional, this Macrame Shelf Wall Hanging is a great way to add texture to your space and also display your favorite nicknacks! This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you several different macrame knots and also help develop your knotting skills. Finished shelf and hanging dimensions are approximately 12 inches wide by 36 inches in length. All supplies and materials are included. Nicknacks in photo are not included. Ages 11 years and up is recommended, or 8+ years if accompanied by an adult. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschoolers: Click here for enrollment details. • Military and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Law enforcement groups are spending more than $160,000 against Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Class Description Grab a pen and join us for a lively program, peppered with ideas and stories to inspire and empower writers of all types and stripes. We’ll start by checking out today’s book business (both traditional and indie publishing), then share valuable resources to help aspiring authors connect with literary agents and editors. Next up? Tips you can put to work right away to boost your command of the craft, followed by some thoughts on reaching readers through marketing and promotion. More highlights: Writing prompts to rouse the muse, 4-page handout, “Ask the Editor” Q&A. Disclaimers This class is held in person. While masks are not required indoors, they are encouraged. Please note that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Show Your Home Some Love! 33nd Annual Fall Home Garden Show Returns of the Del Mar Fairgrounds Now in its 33rd year, the Fall Home/Garden Show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds for a two-day extravaganza of hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, educational seminars, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts—all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. Shop the best deals on Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Home Décor and lots more! What really sets the Fall Home/Garden Show apart? We feature real content and real knowledge direct from expert representatives of various professional home-improvement and maintenance organizations… and via the expertise of the exhibitors themselves. The show focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses. Attendees find everything they need to save time and money improving, refreshing, or remodeling their home and outdoor surroundings—from the latest in appliances to garden lighting, from BBQs to security systems, from baths to sunrooms. The huge main hall features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the newest products and hottest trends, all at Special Show Exclusive Deals! The Show offers several unique Home and Garden features that provide extraordinary added value. Show attendees can Meet The Experts and take advantage of this group of experts, gathered from around the West to address the need to make small space gardens, on decks and patios greener and more desirable spaces. These truly set the Fall Home/Garden Show—now in its 33rd year—apart from other Home Shows. The Fall Home/Garden Show is a home and garden shopper’s paradise. Special Show Exclusive Deals are a big attraction for any homeowner looking for deep one-time-only savings. The Marketplace is also an ideal opportunity to easily arrange for multiple bids on any home project, be it shutters, doors, windows, skylights, or hundreds of other essentials. Save TIME, money and enjoy Special Show Exclusive Deals! About Westward Expos: Founded in 1985 in San Diego, Westward Expos produces both the Spring Home/Garden and Fall Home/Garden shows, San Diego’s leading show producer. Westward Expos can be reached at 858.350.3738 x 801. For information on how to participate in the Fall Home/Garden Show, contact Jim Scannell at this number or jim@sandiegohomegardenshows.com For more information visit: fallhomegardenshow.com Stay Connected on Facebook

California regulators adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich."

People with diet-related diseases show health improvements when they're given "prescription" produce. A new study shows reductions in blood sugar and blood pressure.

Novelist Amy Tan's The Backyard Bird Chronicles centers on an array of birds that visit her yard, as Trish O'Kane's Birding to Change the World recalls lessons from birds that galvanized her teaching.

Visual artists are fighting back against unauthorized uses of AI on their work by using tools that contaminate and confuse the AI systems. One tool, for example, can make AI think a dog is a cat.

With demand for jobs like HVAC technicians, electricians and wind turbine installers, enrollment is ticking up at vocational schools as four-year college costs continue to soar.