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Events: Beloved’s Garden of Oneness Celebration, Assistance League sidewalk sale, Foodies 4 Kids, Puppy Prom

Events: Beloved's Garden of Oneness Celebration, Assistance League sidewalk sale, Foodies 4 Kids, Puppy Prom
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Garden of Oneness multi-cultural event Saturday, May 14

The Beloved’s Garden of Oneness Celebration, a multi-cultural event promoting unity, peace, love and inclusivity is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. Highlights include an art exhibition and community collaborative art sculpture. The program includes unveiling the Community Collaborative Oneness sculpture, made of hundreds of messages received from the public on the themes of unity. Guest speakers include Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear, M.T.O. School of Islamic Sufism, and other members of the scientific, artistic, interfaith, and nonprofit communities. There will be multicultural and interfaith music, dance, poetry and Sufi Art displays along with artist reception for “Oneness” Exhibition for the gallery show that is at the Encinitas Community Center through June 30. Refreshments, ethnic delicacies and appetizers. Free admission. The event is sponsored by the San Diego and Los Angeles M.T.O Shamaghsoudi Schools of Islamic Sufism.

Sidewalk sale benefits Assistance League

Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito will hold an outside sidewalk sale of plants Friday, May 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the thrift store, 1542 Encinitas Blvd. The sale will offer creative pots, succulents, plant cuttings, starter plants, containers, bird feeders and garden art that have been prepared by volunteer members to help the organization raise funds for the League’s philanthropic programs. ALRSD thrift shop welcomes donations of plants for this sale and also gently used household items and clothing. Visit alrsd.org.

Restaurants partner with Promises2Kids for Foodies 4 Foster Kids

Show you care by dining where it matters throughout the month of May to benefit 3,000 children in foster care. Promises2Kids has partnered with 37 local restaurants to raise funds for San Diego foster children. The campaign will run throughout the month of May, in celebration of National Foster Care Month.

Each restaurant will designate select menu items which will support the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign. Funds raised will benefit foster children by reuniting siblings living apart in foster care, supporting high school and college students in reaching their educational goals, providing birthday gifts, school clothes and opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, and providing an emergency shelter where children feel safe and cared for.

Promises2Kids helps foster children overcome the difficulties of their past and grow to become healthy and successful adults. The community is invited to support Promises2Kids by dining in or ordering online at participating businesses. The community can also make an online gift at give.promises2kids.org/foodies4fosterkids2022

For more information on Foodies 4 Foster Kids, including participating restaurants, visit: promises2kids.org/foodies2022/

Helen Woodward Animal Center to hold Puppy Prom

Rancho Santa Fe-based nonprofit Helen Woodward Animal Center will hold a Puppy Prom for alumni adopters, their pets and all animal lovers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Original 40 Brewing Company, 3117 University Ave. in San Diego. The event will feature music, food, drinks, vendors, a prom costume contest, a corsage making station, a photo station, special prizes and the crowning of a four-legged Prom King and Queen. Free to attend. Costume contest participants are asked to make a $15 donation to the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Visit animalcenter.org.

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Events: Author talks, Foodies 4 Kids, Puppy Prom

Events: Author talks, Foodies 4 Kids, Puppy Prom
The cover of "The Diamond Eye" by Kate Quinn

The cover of “The Diamond Eye” by Kate Quinn

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‘Book Talk’ with bestselling author Kate Quinn to be held virtually May 19

A discussion about The Diamond Eye, a historical fiction novel based on the story of a real Ukrainian woman WWII sniper, will be held virtually with the bestselling author at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 19. The discussion is co-sponsored by Del Mar Community Connections’ Page Turners and the Del Mar branch Library’s Book Talk groups. Kate Quinn, a resident of San Diego County whose books have appeared multiple times on the New York Times bestsellers, list will be the featured guest and discuss her new book.

Registration is required. Those interested in attending will find the registration link at dmcc.cc/calendar, or they may call the DMCC office at (858) 792-7565 to receive assistance.

Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of Southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in classical voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance, before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, and The Diamond Eye. All have been translated into multiple languages. Quinn and her husband live in San Diego with three rescue dogs.

Coinneach MacLeod, ‘The Hebridean Baker’ stops on his world tour at ‘Diesel, A Bookstore’ in DM Highlands

“Diesel, A Bookstore” in Del Mar Highlands Town Center will host bestselling author Coinneach MacLeod on Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m.

The event will feature recipes and wee stories from the Scottish Islands and a cup of tea or two. Scotland’s bestselling author shares the Hebridean lifestyle in his debut cookbook, The Hebridean Baker. Featuring rustic, old family favorites and classic recipes with a Scottish twist as the Hebridean Baker always says “Homemade is Always Best.”

MacLeod was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis, the most northerly of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Inspired by traditional family recipes and homegrown produce, MacLeod rose to fame as the Hebridean Baker on TikTok in 2020. He has motivated his worldwide followers to bake, forage, learn Gaelic, enjoy a dram or two of whisky, and to seek a more wholesome, simple life. Along with his partner Peter and their Westie pup Seoras, MacLeod’s aim is to bring the best of the Scottish islands to a worldwide audience.

This is a ticketed event and seating is limited. Reserve a seat with the purchase of a book at bit.ly/3s8vwzM

Masks are required to attend. Event address: Diesel, A Bookstore, 12843 E Camino Real Suite 104, Carmel Valley, 92130.

Restaurants partner with Promises2Kids for Foodies 4 Foster Kids

Show you care by dining where it matters throughout the month of May to benefit 3,000 children in foster care. Promises2Kids has partnered with 37 local restaurants to raise funds for San Diego foster children. The campaign will run throughout the month of May, in celebration of National Foster Care Month.

Each restaurant will designate select menu items which will support the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign. Funds raised will benefit foster children by reuniting siblings living apart in foster care, supporting high school and college students in reaching their educational goals, providing birthday gifts, school clothes and opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, and providing an emergency shelter where children feel safe and cared for.

Promises2Kids helps foster children overcome the difficulties of their past and grow to become healthy and successful adults. The community is invited to support Promises2Kids by dining in or ordering online at participating businesses. The community can also make an online gift at give.promises2kids.org/foodies4fosterkids2022

For more information on Foodies 4 Foster Kids, including participating restaurants, visit: promises2kids.org/foodies2022/

Helen Woodward Animal Center to hold Puppy Prom

Rancho Santa Fe-based nonprofit Helen Woodward Animal Center will hold a Puppy Prom for alumni adopters, their pets and all animal lovers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Original 40 Brewing Company, 3117 University Ave. in San Diego. The event will feature music, food, drinks, vendors, a prom costume contest, a corsage making station, a photo station, special prizes and the crowning of a four-legged Prom King and Queen. Free to attend. Costume contest participants are asked to make a $15 donation to the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Visit animalcenter.org.

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Yelp Toronto Is Hosting An Epic Event Series For Foodies & There Are Free Tasty Treats

Yelp Toronto Is Hosting An Epic Event Series For Foodies & There Are Free Tasty Treats

There are so many places to eat in Toronto that might have something new in store for foodies, and it’s also blessed with tons of options for locals and travellers alike to taste goodies that remind them of home.

Yelp Toronto announced they’ll be hosting a variety of events where food lovers can hit up different spots around the city that will be offering free food from different backgrounds or some sweet deals to whoever signs up to join.

Yelp’s Global Goodies event is aimed to let people discover food from all around the world without the hefty cost of a plane ticket.

People who want to get in on the action will need to RSVP in advance, and while two events are only for Yelp Elites, the rest are open to everyone.

One event Torontonians can check out is a virtual class with The Abibiman Project, where people tuning in will learn how to make African curry.

Starting up March 16 and going on until April 30, here are four free events foodies can sign up for.

A free scoop at Nani’s Gelato in Mississauga

Date: March 31 from 2 p.m to 10 p.m

Location: 6039 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, ON

Why You Should Go: Grab a complimentary scoop at Nani’s Gelato, where many of their flavours are inspired by Indian sweets like Punjabi milk cake, gulab jamun, and saffron cardamom kulfi.

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A complimentary Magic Box Cake from Mypandancake

Date: April 4 at 11:30 a.m to April 10 at 7:30 p.m

Location: 246 Gerrard Street E., Toronto, ON

Why You Should Go: Stuff your face with some fluffy dessert that’s made from layers of mousse and sponge cake mixed in with the essence of pandan leaves.

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Some Turkish sweets from Lokma in Scarborough

Date: April 18 at 11:00 a.m to April 24 at 11:30 p.m

Location: 1950 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough, ON

Why You Should Go: Have some crispy fried dough balls drenched in chocolate and strawberries at Lokma’s first GTA location where they’re selling some yummy Turkish goodies.

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A few free Filipino donuts at FK Dulce Bakery in North York

Date: April 25 at 9:00 a.m to April 30 at 9:00 p.m

Location: 3418 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON

Why You Should Go: Satisfy your sweet tooth with some free Filipino-inspired pastries from FK Dulce Bakery. Guests looking to have some donuts that aren’t from Tim Hortons will get the chance to try the bakery’s selection that includes their Ube Macapuno, Leche Flan, Bavarian Creme, and Matcha donuts.

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