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Create a unique Bandsaw Box! September 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bandsaw boxes are beginner-friendly and have a variety of uses. Once you make one you can make many! In this one-day workshop, students will create a box made from a single block of wood using the bandsaw. We will cover shop safety and methods for cutting and gluing your box. Students will also learn sanding best practices and how to achieve a perfect finish using beeswax. We welcome all makers, from beginners to advanced. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring your own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a short break mid-class. ABOUT WOODWORKING FOR WOMEN & NON-BINARY The Woodworking for Women class series is designed to empower women & nonbinary individuals in a supportive and educational woodshop environment which is predominantly a male-dominated space. In this series, most workshops and classes are project-based. The series covers the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on various tools and machines. Most classes also introduce various machines, sanding, glue-up methods, and finish techniques for finishing your project. Choose from a variety of classes and projects to develop your skills. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Woodworking for Women San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The Island Vibe Music Festival is a one-day event that incorporates musical performers HIRIE, EKOLU, JORDAN T, LIKKLE JORDEE, JASON J and dancers from across the Pacific Islands including Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. The event will also feature unique cultural dancers, a vendor village showcasing Islander–inspired merchandise, art, apparel and the taste of the Islands with mouth-watering foods.

Yes, it's time to talk about toilets. Billions of people do not have access to a safe and effective latrine. Let's plumb the depths, so to speak.

The FACE Foundation’s 13th Annual Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, Oct. 14, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the beautiful Fairbanks Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe. (registration opens at 11 a.m.) This unique tournament allows players to enjoy a day of golf with their furry friends followed by dinner, drinks, an exclusive auction, exciting awards ceremony, and more – all to support FACE’s lifesaving programs. Players will enjoy a friendly and competitive round of golf with their foursome, as well as fun on-course games, including a Hole in One contest. Following the tournament, players are invited to a special awards ceremony, “Yappy Hour,” and dinner. Guests will have a chance to win luxury prizes at our live auction, silent auction, and raffle. Our exclusive “Dream Ticket” raffle includes rounds of golf at some of Southern California’s finest country clubs. The event will directly benefit pets facing economic euthanasia – a reality that occurs when families are unable to afford life-saving treatment for their critically injured or ill pet. FACE is proud to be there to provide financial assistance and resources to families in need of a helping hand during these veterinary emergencies. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, FACE has saved more than 4,402 lives to date! To register, visit https://bit.ly/FACE-GolfReg24. To donate to FACE Foundation or to learn more about their mission, please visit www.face4pets.org. FACE Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

A network of rescue groups are caring for animals affected by wildfires still burning in the Los Angeles area. A multi-state operation is under way to help relieve local animal shelters.

Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement when a judge offered a chance for final words before keeping an order to confiscate his guns and ammunition in place until April 4.

Whether you're young or young at heart, we have book ideas for you. This year's YA collection, gathered by NPR book critics and staff, includes romance, historical fiction, poetry, fantasy and more.

The state has been slow to adopt rules to protect Florida's endangered springs. While a boom in residential construction has increased the amount of groundwater being taken from the aquifers.

The Apple TV+ series emerged as an engrossing puzzle box of a show when it first debuted three years ago. And it just got even more surreal.

New York City is home to more than eight million people but NPR's Brian Mann mapped out an urban hike through solitude and parkland wildness.