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President Trump wants European countries to start buying U.S. chicken and eggs. But the U.K. and EU think American poultry is gross and chemically washed. Turns out, chlorine isn't really the issue.

Learn to Hem Your Pants or Skirt today! December 8, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. In this 2-hour intermediate sewing workshop, sewist Paige Plihal guides students through a complete introduction to hemming simple woven pants and skirts. Students will bring items to learn on and hem, exploring how to measure inseam, calculate hem allowance, and finally turn, press and hem their too-long garments. Paige will give a demonstration on a blind hem and hemming denim as well, these techniques will be for discussion only. Students should bring a 2-4 pieces of clothing to explore hemming. Expect to hem one pair of pants/skirt, or potentially more if time allows. Appropriate types of clothing: woven, unlined (NOT knit) garments from stable fibers such as cotton, linen and viscose. No denim or slippery, silky fabrics. This is a beginner class, familiarity with threading and basic functions of a sewing machine is required. This class is ideal for ages 14+ years. Requirement: Students must have sewing experience, be familiar with how to wind/load a bobbin and sew basic stitches, and/or have taken an introductory sewing class at Craft Collective, like Sewing Fundamentals | Meet the Machine or Family & Beginner Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. Visit: Sewing Fundamentals | Learn to Hem San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Get a gift for a friend or yourself at the Athenaeum's quarterly book sale on our patio! As usual, we will have a large selection of gently used books, CDs, vinyl LPs, and sheet music. Hundreds of recordings of classical, jazz, and popular music are just $1 per disc, making this a music lover’s paradise. Saturday, September 14, 2024 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/book-sale-2024-0914 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Amy Downs was buried in 10 feet of rubble after the Oklahoma City bombing 30 years ago. While trapped, she vowed to change her life, but it was long journey.

Threatened cuts to federal spending and layoffs of key government workers are moving at a rapid clip under the Trump administration, with broad fallout for San Diego County. San Diego Congresswoman Sara Jacobs spoke to KPBS about the latest moves and what they mean for local residents.

The Ocean Beach Farmers Market is open every Wednesday rain or shine between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Our organization is proud to be a Certified Farmers Market (CFM) through the California Department of Agriculture. This certification ensures a high quality and fresh produce is brought to the market and allows the community to experience a diverse market with the opportunity to meet the farmers and learn how their food supply is produced. This eclectic open-air market and relaxed feel has made the Ocean Beach Certified Farmers Market located in the heart of Ocean Beach the place to be on Wednesday evenings for decades. The market is located on the 4900 block of Newport Avenue. Every Wednesday you will find Farmers Market favorites such as fresh flowers, plants, local produce, freshly baked breads, desserts, kombucha, green juice, honey, hot food, and much more. You will find our Farmer's Market team at the Information booth in the center of the market on the southside of the street. The OBMA team enjoys answering questions about the community and local merchants. The Ocean Beach Farmers Market has over 100 vendors including certified farmers, artisans, and crafters, pre-packaged food, hot food featuring cuisine from around the world, and lots more. Come out and experience everything the OB Farmers Market has to offer and explore this eclectic market and community.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Art and disability at MCASD; Grammy-winning jazz at CCAE; World Design Experience at San Diego Design Week; Vanessa Rishel at Hill Street Country Club; Dracula on stage; Adams Avenue Street Fest and more.

Indigo—a varied plant family that grows worldwide and the deep, blue dye it produces—has a long and multifaceted history of cultivation, production, and distribution. "Blue Gold" combines science, craft, and history to explore this color’s complex past and present. Indigo’s beauty and ubiquity have eclipsed the unpleasant realities of its growth and manufacture, including hard labor and pollution, and its association with colonialism and slavery. As a pigment, indigo has been assigned protective properties, healing powers, and dangerous qualities that have shaped its uses in craft and the arts. The exhibition highlights the roles of botany, chemistry, medicine, ecology, and economics in indigo cultivation. Contemporary craftspeople and artists working with indigo, such as Laura Kina and Porfirio Gutierrez, address questions about the sustainability of indigo, its problematic legacies, and technological alternatives to manual processing. Closed Mondays / Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday from 10 to 5 p.m. / Fridays from 10 to 8 p.m. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Marshall Toomey: Black Americana On view Oct. 19, 2024 through April 13, 2025 Exhibition celebration: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025. From the organizers: Marshall describes his work as autobiographical. “My own style is blended with traditional techniques to create an enriched view of the life I’ve experienced. I placed myself in the scene along with other characters from my life. I am taking a look at the positives in everyday life; the perspectives, traditions, and routines of being outside of the struggles. My paintings represent moments in time. I aim for realism with incredible vitality—they feel almost alive. I like to paint portraits, animals, and food. I have always had a drive to be the best artist I could be. I continue to constantly look at the masters of art in magazines and books, and study every cartoonist I see. This first solo show is an extremely important step early in my fine art career. Telling a NEW story is my goal. Museums need a different look at history for people to see that there is always more to the story.” Toomey’s mission is to make art for the masses. His early childhood goal was to have a successful syndicated comic strip running daily in every newspaper in the world. Although he sent hundreds of submissions to syndicates into his young adult years, he never got picked up. Although he had to let go of that particular dream, he never gave up on dreaming altogether and at 24 years old he bought a one-way ticket to Hollywood, California. Toomey went on to become a successful animator with a 40-year career as a professional artist, including 20 years at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His credits include participation in Aladdin (1992), The Lion King (1994), The Hunchback of the Notre Dame (1996), and Hercules (1997). He also illustrated many books, including The Lion King book created after the movie. About the artist: Toomey was born in 1953 and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He was selected for this solo exhibition as the Grand Prize winner in OMA’s 2023 Artist Alliance Biennial, for his painting The Shop. Marshall Toomey is an artist and animator with a 40 year career as a professional artist, including 20 years as movie animator at Disney Animation. Toomey was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He moved to Southern California in the 1970s to pursue his artistic career. He worked for Walt Disney Animation Studio for 20 years with credits including participation in the animated creation of Rafiki in “The Lion King” and Quasimodo in “The Hunchback of the Notre Dame”. He also illustrated many books, including “The Lion King” book created after the movie. A full list of film credits can be found on his IMDb webpage.

Beginning this month, DACA recipients can apply for health coverage through Covered California. Immigrant advocates are working hard to ensure those eligible take advantage.