SDAI: Museum of the Living Artist's Poetry & Art Series 2008 Presents: 3 for $300 Poetry Slam 7 p.m. Wednesday at 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. A winner-takes-all poetry competition with a slight twist: Performers who bring and show visual art connected in some way to their poetry will earn extra points. Winner takes home $300. Entry is $5, free for members. Information: poetryslam.com or (619) 957-3264.
Baja California Gov. Jose Osuna Millan will speak on “Challenges and Opportunities of Cross Border Relations” as part of the Charles Nathanson Lecture Series in collaboration with UCSD's School of International Relations and Pacific Studies and the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies. 11 a.m. Thursday at the Institute of the Americas' Hojel Auditorium at UCSD. Free, but those interested should RSVP. Information: usmex.ucsd.edu or (858) 534-4503.
Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening at Trinity Lutheran Church, 7210 Lisbon St., Tuesday. Register for a wellness package with heart rhythm for $149. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. Information: lifelinescreening.com or (800) 697-9721.
The La Jolla Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at La Jolla Lutheran Church, 7111 La Jolla Blvd. Visitors welcome. Information: (858) 551-8272.
Social researcher and public opinion analyst Daniel Yankelovich will address “The United States and the Muslim World: Is the Long War Inevitable?” at the UCSD Social Sciences Supper Club, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. $65, includes parking, dinner and the presentation. Open to the public. Reservations: (858) 822-6694.
San Diego-area Staples Copy & Print Centers will provide free copies of tax returns Tuesday. Up to 20 sheets of 2007 tax returns.
Survivors of Violent Loss will present the annual River of Remembrance ceremony at the Crime Victims Oak Garden from 1 to 4 p.m. tomorrow. Participants can place a rock with their loved one's name on it in the “river” of rocks at the Oak Garden. Information: svlp.org or (619) 685-0005.
The Birch Aquarium will offer a lecture on “Global Warming and Atmospheric Brown Clouds: A Double Threat for Asia,” presented by V. Ramanathan, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Public $8, students/educators $5. RSVP: (858) 534-5771.
Classics for Kids Presents: Going Green Family Concert at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Balboa Theatre, 850 Fourth Ave., downtown. The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra will give a concert that includes “Carnival of the Animals” and excerpts from Beethoven's “Pastoral Symphony.” Information: (619) 291-3111.
San Diego Fine Art Society Collectors Club Kickoff Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at University Club atop Symphony Towers, 750 B St., 34th floor, San Diego. $50. Information: (858) 205-4354.
The fifth annual Ride4AIDS, an HIV/AIDS benefit bike ride along San Diego's waterfront, will be held tomorrow. There will be three bike rides of different lengths. Fees are $30 for 10 miles, $35 for 25 miles and $40 for 50 miles. Information: Ride4AIDS.net or (619) 291-1400.
Librarian Sandy Steel, in a presentation titled “What Do I Read Next?” will discuss some of the best titles never to make best-seller lists, from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the North Clairemont Branch Library, 4616 Clairemont Drive, San Diego. Information: (858) 581-9931.
The Executive Women's Golf Association San Diego chapter will hold a membership kickoff meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Mission Valley Resort, 875 Hotel Circle South. $30. Information: (619) 819-1002.
The Maritime Museum's Spring Family Day will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at 1492 N. Harbor Drive. Information: sdmaritime.com or (619) 234-9153.
The San Diego Neuropathy Support Group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the Clairemont Community Room in Clairemont Square Shopping Center, 4731 Clairemont Drive. Valerie Hall will describe nutrients that help with nerve function and supplements that are helpful for rebuilding, inflammation and pain management. Free supplement samples will be offered. Information: (619) 435-0850.
Free eating disorder support groups meet Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Healthy Within, 5665 Oberlin Drive, Suite 207, San Diego. Information: healthywithin.com or (858) 622-0221 ext. 6.
The San Diego Museum of Man's first new exhibition for 2008, “People, Prints and Politics: China 1920-1980,” is now open. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: museumofman.org or (619) 239-2001.
Seven SDSU book artists, inspired by the Central Library's Wangenheim Room, will have their books showcased in an exhibition, “Make It New: SDSU Book Artists Studying With Michael Burgess Respond to the Wangenheim Room Collection.” Runs through May 8 in the Wangenheim Room on the third floor of the Central Library, 820 E St., downtown. Information: (619) 236-5807.
The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot at Symitar, 8985 Balboa Ave., San Diego. Must be at least 17 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. A meal is recommended before donating. Information: sandiegobloodbank.org or 1-800-4MY-SDBB.
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