World Cup Match: Norway v Iraq
For people like your webmaster not in the know, Eureka! is a restaurant featuring New American cuisine. It is located at Westfield UTC. Apparently they have a jumbotron that will be showing the World Cup match described below.
Hey everyone! Get ready to cheer on Norway as they kick off their World Cup group stage. We are gathering for a live watch party to catch all the action. Here are the details:
- Date: Tuesday, June 16th
- Arrival Time: 2:30 PM PDT (Get there early to grab a seat and order food/drinks!)
- Match Kickoff: 3:00 PM PDT
Location
Eureka! San Diego (UTC)
Westfield UTC
4353 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, California 92122
Parking Note: Westfield UTC has paid garage parking, but the first two hours are typically free. Give yourself a few extra minutes to park and find the restaurant!
Match Day Trivia: Vikings vs. Lions!
To get you hyped for the game, here is a quick look at who Norway is up against:
- The Opponent: Norway is taking on Iraq, famously known as Asod Al-Rafidain—The Lions of Mesopotamia.
- A Clash of Eras: Iraq’s nickname pays homage to the ancient cradle of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Combined with Norway’s Viking heritage, this match is quite literally Vikings vs. Lions!
- What to Expect: Norway brings explosive, physical European star power led by Erling Haaland, while Iraq is legendary for its fierce defensive grit, structured team play, and relentless work rate.
Whether you’re rooting for a Haaland hat-trick or just want to enjoy some great food and football with friends, it’s going to be an awesome match.
Wear your team colors, bring your energy, and we’ll see you at Eureka! 🇳🇴🏆🇮🇶
The World’s Deepest Mega-Tunnel
Norway is building a series of tunnels between Kristiansand and Trondheim. The biggest and most complex part of the project is across the fjord just north of Stavanger. Details on YouTube.
Camp Norge
You can follow activities at Camp Norge here.
Folk Art and More @ Convention in June, 2026
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Digital Vaccination Record for Californians
The State of California now offers a way to record on your mobile phone evidence of COVID vaccination. You get a record that has:
- A QR code
- Your name
- Your date of birth
- Date of each vaccination
- Manufacturer of each vaccination
To get this record, go to https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/ . Enter your first and last name and date of birth. Choose to provide your e-mail address or cell phone number that you used to schedule your shot(s). Enter a code that will be used to decrypt your record. Choose the code so that you will remember it. Click the box that asserts under penalty of perjury that you are authorized to receive the record for the person whose name you entered and then click SUBMIT. You will receive either an email or a text message that has a link to view your vaccine record. That link is good for 24 hours. When you click on it, you will see the record that you want to have in your phone. I am a user of Apple infrastructure, so I put my record into Notes. You can click the FAQ link in the above-mentioned website to find out what you can do with this record.
Update: Be sure to get an image of the certificate to store in your phone. The passcode works for only 24 hours.