Dear Readers,

The Worldview Project, the all-volunteer nonprofit that publishes the San Diego Participant Observer and this newsletter, operates without government funding. However, many nonprofit organizations that provide essential services and improve lives rely on federal grants to sustain their work. Unfortunately, these critical funds are facing severe cuts in the coming months and years, putting vital programs at risk.

Now, more than ever, we urge you to support San Diego’s nonprofits. Your contributions can help them continue their invaluable work despite these financial challenges. With funding reductions affecting a wide range of organizations, we encourage you to find one—or more—that resonates with you and donate. Your generosity can make all the difference in helping them weather this storm. We are all in this together, folks!

Many of the events featured on our calendar are organized by local nonprofits that work tirelessly to enrich our community and support those in need. If you're unable to donate directly, consider attending their events. Your participation helps sustain their efforts and amplifies their impact.

In the days and weeks ahead, San Diego offers a wealth of opportunities to explore and engage with our vibrant community. Take advantage of all our city has to offer—discover, connect, celebrate, and engage!

Festivals, celebrations, and community events: San Diego Tet Festival • Setsuban Celebration • 42nd Annual San Diego Chinese Fair • Nigeria Showcase • Presentation: He Hawaiʻi Mau; Being Hawaiian • House of China - Chinese New Year Fair.

Music and/or dance performances: Azucar! A Tribute to the Queen of Salsa • Music & Dance: Mosaicos Mexico • Grand Victorian Ball • María José • Uplifting Jewish Music Concert • Global Resonance • Indian Music Concert • Pedro Fernández • Samahan's Stories of Us • Alfredo Rodríguez Quintet • Kodo Taiko • Alejandra Guzmán • Ozomatli • Fiesta De Banda • Jim Guerin Sextet • Whisper/Najva • Aegean Music Concert • Aya Hamada - Bach et la France • Paula Fuga Trio • Salsa With Sabrosas Combo • Mariachi con Amor • Music & Dance: Mambo Nocturno • Harlem Quartet • Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival • Carnival of the Animals and Tangata • Harold López-Nussa • Ramón Ayala.

Interesting talks around town: Sexual Violence During the Holocaust • New Perspectives Into Ancient Greek Culture • Cultural Storytime and Craft.

Film festivals and special movie screenings: San Diego Black Film Festival • International Jewish Film Festival • I Limoni d'Inverno (Winter Lemons) • Bones and Names • San Diego Underground Film Festival • A Snake of June • Ernest Cole - Lost and Found • Film Discussion: Going Home.

Books and literature lovers are sure to enjoy: Author talk with Maggie Su • Author talk withAuthor talk with Juan Medina • Book Talk: What Just Happened? Shaking the Tree • Book Discussion: Interpreter of Maladies.

Food and Drink events: Tamales Making Class • Lunar New Year Outdoor Dumpling Making Class • Jewish Food Cooking Classes.

Local theatrical productions: The Heart Sellers • The Half-Life Of Marie Curie • The Green Snake • James Weldon Johnson: God's Trombones • Empty Ride • We Are Continuous • The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet • White • World Kamishibai Forum • Romantic Shakespeare.

Visual Arts events: Art Exhibition: Ruth Asawa & the Garden of Remembrance • Educator Workshop: Integrating Art & Ethnic Studies • Black Comix Day.

Social Justice related events: Racial Justice Talk with Prof. Ralph Banks • Symposium: Displacement and Reparation: Climate, Labor and Migration Justice.

Everyone here at the San Diego Participant Observer and the Worldview Project wish you fulfilling, illuminating, and culturally-rich experiences in the days ahead. See you next week!

Our recipe of the month is for Greek Stuffed Onions (Salantourmasi), a delicious concoction made of easy-to-procure ingredients. Preparation is straightforward, but these delights require slow cooking in your oven. But this recipe is worthy of the time spent; Salantourmasi are flavor bombs! A bonus recipe for Tzatziki is included!