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Comedians Kristel Dela Rosa & Taylor Dunn are bringing comedy to Coronado Island. Taylor started Crown City Comedy to Coronado as a workshop and is debuting his students at their showcase this Friday, October 29th at the Emerald C Gallery along with some featured comics.

Ken Gilden is a Lead Instructor for Animal Fire Rescue and provides training for County of San Diego Animal Services, San Diego Humane Society, and has partnered up with ASAR to teach Wildland Fire Animal Evacuation Classes. Ken Gilden is Team Leader and responds with two Rescue Teams:  The County of San Diego Animal Services Disaster Response Team and San Diego Human Society Emergency Response Team. Ken’s responds to Wild land Fires, Technical Rope Rescues & Water Rescues.  Ken also rides dirt bikes for Off-Road EMS and provides Emergency Trauma Care to injured riders. Animal Fire Rescue Training was started by Ken Gilden in 2017 to provide an agency neutral training platform for Animal Rescue Groups as well as Fire agencies that want to use Fire Rescue Standards in Animal Rescue situations. The Animal Fire Rescue Training Facility is located on a 5-acre property in Alpine, San Diego County where Ken also sits on the Board of the Alpine Fire Safe Council.

Dana Cornelius is the Executive Producer at Taller Films; Creator of the new "You were Taller Over the Phone" Dramady Series.

Thyra Rutter is Founder of Arte for Elephants which was started as a "side gig" for two California artists longing for a way to make a difference in the lives of captive elephants. Over the past six years, Arte for Elephants has grown and evolved from a simple art business to a travel, art, community and education adventure! Through art shows and our 5 star rated, 100% ethical retreats to Kenya, Thailand (and soon India) Arte for Elephants has been fortunate to meet amazing people and spread awareness all over the world. Shopping with Arte for Elephants or taking one of their fabulous retreats, helps to raise critical funds for elephant & chimp sanctuaries and community education projects in Kenya and Thailand! Not bad, huh? What are you waiting for? Support Indie Artists! Together, we can all Create Hope!

San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board Ricardo F. Villa talks about the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce annual recognition of community and business successes at the Iluminada gala. The Illuminada name was established around 16 years ago to illuminate the community, to provide light and knowledge. Unfortunately we were unable to gather in 2020 but are excited to gather together this year to recognize those key individuals who have made huge strides in leadership and entrepreneurship to open markets for those in our communities who need assistance and guidance.

Armon Eckelbarger helps executive men and women over the age of 40 achieve optimal health and physique by creating a customized online solution that includes proper mindset, nutrition, exercise, recovery and hormone optimization for long term sustainability. Elite Exec Method - Is an Online Coaching Transformation System designed for busy executives to help them have All-Day Energy, Lose Unwanted Belly Fat, Optimize Hormone Levels and get their confidence back to looking and feeling better!

Janell O'Meara Chair of “Breath of Fresh Air” event to assist the Mauli Ola Foundation Oct 17th at Kona Kai Mauli Ola is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hope and confidence to individuals living with genetic diseases. Harnessing the healing powers of the ocean, we introduce surfing and ocean-based activities as natural therapies. — May the wave heal us all.

Tonya Mantooth is a ten-time Regional Emmy award winner with over 60 International Telly and ADDY awards. Tonya began her career as an Executive Producer when she became the Director of Acquisitions for CRM Films.In 2012, Tonya took over the San Diego International Film Festival with a vision to bring international cinema to San Diego and grow the San Diego International Film Festival into a significant contributor to San Diego’s economy. Today the San Diego International Film Festival has grown over 500%. The spectacular six-day Festival features 120+ film screenings, panels and a red carpet Celebrity Tribute honoring actors such as Annette Bening, Adrian Brody, Geena Davis, Lawrence Fishburne, Sir Patrick Stewart and countless others.