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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

Motherhood is a beautiful, wild ride—one that rarely gives you time to pause. This event is your chance to slow down, breathe, and move with your little one by your side.Join us at Deliberately Adopted Floral & Design in La Mesa for a kid-friendly morning of yoga, meditation, and sound healing. This class is designed for moms who want to stretch, relax, and reset—without having to find a sitter. Expect a gentle yoga flow that welcomes movement (and interruptions), a calming meditation, and a soothing sound healing session to help you recharge.Whether you’re a new mom, seasoned parent, or somewhere in between, this is a space to connect, move, and just be—with a community of moms who get it.Date: May 17.
Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
Location: Deliberately Adopted Floral & Design, La MesaPlease bring a yoga mat and anything to keep you and your little one comfortable, like a blanket, toys, or snacks. Babies, toddlers, and kids are welcome! Come as you are, move how you need, and soak up a morning designed just for you and your little one. Space is limited—save your spot now!

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear from a local medical expert about how to prevent colorectal cancer and what to know about screening for the disease.

The city's design standards on everything from crosswalks to medians to bike lanes haven't been overhauled in more than 20 years.

With stock market volatility and fears of price increases driven by the new tariffs, you may be worried about your finances. A certified financial planner explains how to navigate these tricky times.

Teens explore Fashion Design & Sewing!Choose from the following dates:Monday through FridayJune 16 – 20 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.July 14 – 18 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Ages 13+years welcome!This week of Summer Camp is all about fashion design!In this 1-week camp, teens will build skills and understanding so they can dive into their own fashion journey! Teens will learn how to use a dress form, how to read patterns, as well as the process of fashion sketching. They’ll explore the wide world of textiles, and during the week, each student will build their own skills binder that covers techniques like sewing seams, darts & more, that they’ll cover and learn during the course of the week.This camp is for teens ages 13+ years.OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour SupervisionIf there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your teen transferred from another camp, let us know! We also offer lunch hour supervision for a small fee.• Military, first responders and sibling discounts.• Scholarships available.• If this camp is full, join the Interest List to be notified.Visit: Teens Fashion Skills Summer CampSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Learn to wet felt a gorgeous flower!Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Join this 3-hour workshop and learn the ancient art of wet felting — the process of loose wool becoming felt. This textile art technique has been used in the making of rugs, homes (yurts) and clothing for centuries. In this workshop, the instructor will guide you, step by step, through the making of a felted flower.Starting with a soft merino wool, you will be creating your own one-of-a-kind flower choosing from a wide selection of dyed wool. After using soap and water to bind the fibers, you will take home a forever flower that will embellish any space. Your flower can be used as a bookmark, tied around a curtain or the strap of a hand bag, placed in a vase or given as a sweet gift…. The possibilities are endless!No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts.• Scholarships available.• Homeschool funds accepted.• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.• 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: Wet FeltingSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Absolute Beginner Crochet: Getting Starting!In this crochet workshop, students will learn the fundamental skills of crochet, including starting a project, basic stitches like single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), chain (ch) magic circle, and tying off. This three-week course will allow students to learn and practice the basics in-studio, practice at home, and then return with their questions and learn more. No experience necessary.Students are welcome to bring their own yarn and/or hook, but it is not necessary. We will be using size 4 yarn and between 4.00mm and 6.00mm crochet hooks. You don’t have to bring your own supplies but you are welcome to.All materials included.Ages 12+years welcome, or age 10+ with an adult!• Military, first responders and sibling discounts.• Scholarships available.• Homeschool funds accepted.• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.• 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: 3-Week Crochet Fundamentals CourseSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

In this class you will make a gorgeous, shaped belt bag perfect for your own adventures or gifting. The skills taught in this class include: how to sew darts; sewing a lined welt zip; bias binding; and bag hardware installation. This bag is highly customizable. You will go home with the pattern and ready to practice new bag making skills. An alternative to the webbing strap could be repurposing an old belt, or from a bag you no longer use. Thrift stores are full of interesting belts and hardware to harvest from bags! This class is appropriate for a sewer with knowledge of how to use a sewing machine and sewing basics. If you’re not sure if you’re ready for this class, email and ask any questions you might have beforehand. If you are new to sewing, please check out our beginner classes before enrolling.If you are bringing your own sewing machine, it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. The bag pattern is the Nikola Pouch by Liberty Crossroads.This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older.Materials fee of $18 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts• Scholarships available• Homeschool funds accepted• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.Visit: Intermediate SewingSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Learn to needle felt!Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Learn to create simple sea pebbles from humble wool!Using wool, you will learn and practice needle felting techniques, feeling the cloud of fibers taking body and turning into a beautiful object. Each student will make an assortment of sea pebbles, in different tones, shapes and sizes. They make a lovely decoration, lucky stones, or tokens of friendship!In this class you will learn about wool, how to use different size needles, and felting safety (guards will be supplied for use), as we embark in the meditative process of felting, rounding edges, smoothing angles, and adding delicate veins to make your own personal trompe-l’oeil stones.No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome.Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information.• Scholarships available• Homeschool funds accepted• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.• 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: Needle FeltingSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook