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On average, youth in foster care move four times within the span of three years. Our volunteers help provide much needed consistency and support to ensure they have what they need to thrive during this difficult time. To help us reach our goal of providing a CASA volunteer to every youth that needs one, we need your help! With just 10-15 hours a month, you can become a CASA and make a positive impact on a foster youth. Help us provide a trained advocate for every child who needs one – click here to sign up for a volunteer information session. SOCIAL MEDIA CASA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Voices for Children: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

About this event The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts is pleased to invite you to the screening of Prof. Nicole Miller’s film, To the Stars, on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Mosaic 113 Auditorium in the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood. About the Film The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts will be screening "To The Stars" by Department of Visual Arts Associate Professor Nicole Miller. "To the Stars" is an immersive exploration of identity, voice, pain, and possibility. The film, originally commissioned by SFMOMA in 2019, examines the transformative capacities of practice, rehearsal, and collaboration through scenes with prominent figures of color including Alonzo King's LINES ballet, NASA astronaut Yvonne Cagle, opera singer J'Nai Bridges, and others. Biography Nicole Miller is an associate professor in the Department of Visual Arts at UC San Diego. Miller is a conceptual artist known for her inventive uses of video, often incorporating documentary-style methods into evocative mixed-media installations that deal with self-representation and the experience of looking. Location The Mosaic 113 Auditorium is located in the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego (Mosaic Building). Parking The closest visitor parking is located in the Scholars Parking underground parking structure. Weekend parking is $2/hour. Questions Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB), in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), is hosting the Veterans and Military Summit on November 3 to support successful transitions of military to civilian careers. Educational sessions will be led by veteran champions, parents of active service members and military spouses who will share their knowledge, connections, and resources to aid in the entrepreneurial journey. The speaker lineup includes Paula Pedene from Honoring America’s Veterans who will share how to foster winning outcomes and public relations strategies; and Stacey Gordon, Veteran Advocate and Military Transition Coach, on creating a business vision and values. Additionally, Margaret Carson from C2C Consulting will speak on marketing and branding strategies; and Andre Whittinton, Opemia Consulting on his journey as a veteran-owned business owner. Attendees can join the summit virtually at no cost or in person at the BBB Phoenix or San Diego Campus for a fee of $10 and includes both breakfast, lunch and a challenge coin to commemorate the event. The summit is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register here! BBB encourages businesses to operate with integrity, and helps consumers make wise marketplace decisions. Our innovative approach to business growth provides the tools that companies and entrepreneurs need to build better businesses. By working side by side with industry experts, we unite with a common goal. Become BBB Accredited and join our mission to create a community of trust. More Information: For media inquiries, contact pr@bbbcommunity. Please allow a 24 hour courtesy for interview requests. For additional news stories, visit bbb.org/us/news. Published with permission from Better Business Bureau. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

"The Children" by playwright Lucy Kirkwood Directed by Kim Strassburger Nov. 6 - Dec. 4, 2022 About the play: Two retired nuclear scientists reside in an isolated cottage by the sea. The world around them may bear the scars of a disaster, but they’re going to live forever on yogurt and yoga. Then an old friend arrives with a frightening request, and this riveting play turns on a dime. On stage: Thursday @ 7:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday @ 8 p.m., Sunday @ 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25, Discounts are available for seniors, students, military Location: MOXIE Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd, Ste N, San Diego, CA 92115 - Parking is FREE! More info at moxietheatre.com. Questions? Contact boxoffice@moxietheatre.com. Moxie Theatre on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Honorees from the World Health Organization's Health for all Film Festival tell stories of pain — but also of resilience and hope — all in 8 minutes or less.

Navigate your way through a five-course dinner aboard a yacht on San Diego Bay. Each dish is perfectly paired with delicious, local brews from Pizza Port, celebrating the freshest flavors of the region, including locally sourced seafood, a full vegetarian menu and spectacular waterfront views. Throughout the month of October we are collaborating with Pizza Port Brewing. In March of 1987, siblings Gina and Vince Marsaglia bought a struggling pizza place in Solana Beach. Pizza Port offered its first craft-brewed beers in 1992 and quickly gained a reputation in San Diego’s growing craft beer scene. Since then Pizza Port Brew Co. collectively has won over 91 medals/awards from the Great American Beer Festival. Cruise Highlights: - Local brews and craft beer flights - Selection of gourmet food - Meet and greet with brewers onboard - Prizes and giveaways - Spectacular views of San Diego Bay - All you can drink premium beverage service (for only $35) Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

A tentative agreement between UPS and the Teamsters has averted a potential strike at the company. The deal will secure pay raises for part-time workers.

Canada's last captive killer whale died on Thursday at Marineland, according to local media. The orca, who has been in captivity since she was about 3 years old, was 47.

Flies can deliver painful bites. They irritate and stress livestock, and can transmit diseases, potentially creating serious health issues for your animals. In this 1-hour webinar, we will discuss an array of strategies you can use to control flies on your property, including the important role of manure management. We will be joined by guest speaker, Nancy Reigler, owner of Ramona’s Oasis Camel Dairy, who will explain her approach to reducing flies among her camels and other livestock. This webinar is funded by the County of San Diego and is intended for residents of unincorporated County. Anyone may attend, however, the webinar recording will be available for 1 week to unincorporated County residents only. This webinar will cover: The importance of controlling flies around livestock Using a multi-pronged approach: biological, chemical, and physical Using predators, traps, and sprays The role of effective manure management in fly control Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego & County of San Diego Recycling Thanks to our partner, the Oasis Camel Dairy. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Adults and Children Ages 8+ Welcome! Instructor Hayley Haspel-Winick shows you how the magical process of Textile Ecoprinting — using leaves to surface print their form and extract their pigments. Practice different ways to coax both from leaves using mordants, modifiers and different fibers, heat and steam. Capture the unique signature of each leaf as you create a one-of-a kind silk scarf and cotton bandanna. While we wait for the magic of the leaves to be released, you will learn how to use this technique at home. Come and explore the delight of leaves. All materials included. Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter