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A passenger train and a freight train were traveling down the same track when they crashed head-on, sending the first two passenger carriages flying into the air, twisting backwards and catching fire.

Come hear about the state of the restaurant industry in CA and specifically San Diego. San Diego restaurateurs are seeing an influx of guests, confident and excited to return to our dining rooms (and the expanded patios many of us have and hope will never go away!) Staffing in the hospitality sector continues to recover very slowly. Now that masks are off and temporary barriers between tables have been removed, the pandemic is harder to see, but the lingering effect of short staffing continues as demand rises. RSVP by email sdlionsclub@gmail.com or lbian007@yahoo.com and bring your questions about this recovering industry. For a direct link to contact click on "Get Tickets". Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

It’s the perfect time to register for our Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop®! In this workshop, we will guide you step-by-step through the hand knitting process to create a super cozy, one-of-a-kind blanket. Make one for you or one as a gift! The blanket requires no needles or knitting experience! The registration fee is $89.00 and includes all materials and instruction. Our standard blankets consist of 5 skeins of chunky chenille yarn to make an (approximately) 40" x 50" blanket. The finished size may vary depending on your individual hand-knitting process. This is an advanced project and intended for guests aged 15 and up. PLEASE NOTE: You will be able to choose your yarn colors when you arrive for your workshop. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

"CATS", the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America! Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—”Memory”. Winner of 7 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, "CATS" tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber ("Phantom," "School of Rock," "Sunset Boulevard"), original scenic and costume design by John Napier ("Les Misérables"), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz ("Aladdin"), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler ("Hamilton") based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne ("Phantom") and direction by Trevor Nunn ("Les Misérables") make this production a new "CATS" for a new generation! Experience "CATS" for the first time as it begins a new life for a new generation… or let it thrill you all over again! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Join us for the opening reception for Turning Tides, Saturday, August 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ! The exhibition will present works by all 12 TWA group members, showcasing their individual visions of what “Turning Tides” means to them. As we head into a changed world, post-pandemic and with social and political shifts, these are expressions of hope during transition, of ways to move forward, of the force of the spirit and the resilience of nature. The works are in a range of media: from textiles to painting, ceramic and bronze sculpture to mixed media, and in many styles, from abstract to whimsical to realism. The group has been working and showing together for 6 years, and were recently featured at the Oceanside Museum of Art in an exhibition titled “Now.” Member artists also show individually, in galleries and museums on both coasts, and their work is held in corporate and private collections worldwide. This is an opportunity to engage with these amazing 12 Women Artists, and their works. We are so excited for this event. Light bites and refreshments will be served! WHERE |BFree Studio • 7857 Girard Ave, La Jolla, California 92037 WHEN |Saturday, August 20, 2022 • From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. SOCIALS | Follow BFree Studio on Facebook | Instagram

You don’t just see an Alvin Ailey performance, you feel it. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has grown from a small group of African American dancers to a revolutionary company that transcends barriers and celebrates the African American cultural experience. In 2008, a U.S. Congressional resolution designated the company as “a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.” Under the decade-long leadership of its visionary artistic director, Robert Battle, the company continues to honor the monumental legacy of its founder, while expanding the Ailey repertory and developing the next generation of choreographers. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will perform two programs, both including Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Two courts issued separate prison sentences to a man who attacked two people with a samurai sword, fatally shot a former classmate, kidnapped a woman and led police on a six-day manhunt in 2020.

The life-saving work of the San Diego Blood Bank serves hospitals in Southern California, including trauma centers and neonatal intensive care units. A single donation can help save up to three lives. As Southern California continues to grow, the need to expand blood collections in the region is critical. Every donation saves lives. “Hosting a blood drive is one of the most impactful ways to help families in Southern California,” states San Diego Blood Bank Director of Community Relations and Media, Claudine Van Gonka. “We are extremely grateful that TerraPro Solutions, BBB Pacific Southwest's San Diego Campus and Mulligan Funding have joined forces to host a life-saving blood drive.” “In keeping with our ‘be a good human’ values, TerraPro Solutions is pleased to support the indispensable work of the San Diego Blood Bank,” said Kimberlee Centera, CEO, TerraPro Solutions. "We are guided by our mission to ethically contribute to the well-being of our community,” remarked Kryistyna Hook, director of media relations, BBB. “We are proud to collaborate with the San Diego Blood Bank in encouraging people to donate.” "We value people, not only our employees and the small business owners who are our customers, but those living in our local community as well. We’re proud to support the life-saving donation drive and partner with fantastic organizations like the San Diego Blood Bank,” says Christine Daniels, vice president of marketing, Mulligan Funding. Anyone considering donating blood can visit here or call 619-400-8251. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. SOCIALS: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Kelly Fremon Craig's terrific adaptation of Blume's 1970 novel doesn't pretend to have all the answers. But by the end, the awkward preteen at its center has achieved her own state of grace.