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The iconic San Diego venue, known for championing foreign and independent films, screens its last movie on Jan. 5.

When we worry about the declining rates of literacy and a lack of reading skills, it's often about children. But how often are adults reading these days? And what are we reading? A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds out.

Join us for "uncluttered: the beauty in less" a group exhibition exploring simplicity, stillness, and the liberation found in letting go.In a world overflowing with noise and excess, this show invites you to slow down, reflect, and find meaning in the space between. Featuring powerful works by artists who use minimalism, intentional absence, and emotional clarity as their medium of expression.Exhibition Opening: May 3rd, 2025° Location: Chula Vista Center555 Broadway Avenue, Suite 1019, Chula VistaCA, 919112 p.m. to 5 p.m.This is a family friendly event, free admission and parking.Visit: https://www.sdartsociety.com/art-through-the-glass/Art Through The Glass on Instagram

Learn to Knit this Season!Saturdays, May 10, 17, 24, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.In this workshop series students will knit a cowl, work with natural yarns and acquire a lifelong skill. Students will learn knitting basics including casting on, the knit and purl stitches, casting off, simple sewing and finishing techniques. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. Students bring knitting needles, size 15 (10mm) (wood or bamboo recommended); bulky/chunky yarn, about 138 yds (wool or wool blend recommended), and a crochet hook, any size (for picking up dropped stitches).For ideas for purchasing yarn, a great local yarn store, Apricot Yarn, offers super bulky Malabrigo Yarn ‘Rasta’ that works well for this class. Instructor Bianca Rennick will have additional yarn available for purchase.• 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 Knitting Fundamentals CourseSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Asia markets followed Wall Street's gains after Trump announced a pause on higher global tariffs, but investors are still looking to Beijing for reaction.

Learn to Weave with Silk!November 16, 1-5 p.m.No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! In instructor Jeanine Ertl’s class, students will weave together in a space of colorful creativity and openness. She will provide instruction on weaving, a warped lap loom and a rainbow of recycled sari silk ribbon and yarn fibers to ignite your imagination. And we’ll weave together, learning and playing with the basics of the process from start to finish, each creating a unique handwoven that can be hung or draped, according to your desires. Please feel free to bring any items you may want to incorporate into your weaving, like interesting fibers, foraged and gathered natural objects, shells with holes, beads, etc. you may want to incorporate into your weaving.Each Weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind Handwoven Wall Hanging. In addition, if you find that you’re in love with the practice, you will have an option to purchase the loom you are working with, as well as additional fiber and tools to continue at home. Come explore mindfully making in a space of creativity & harmony with others.• Military and sibling discounts• Scholarships available• Homeschool funds accepted• 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.

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when a gun that Alec Baldwin was holding went off on the set of the film in 2021. Last summer, a judge in New Mexico dismissed Baldwin's case for involuntary manslaughter.

Santa Sophia's St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Sale!Saturday, May 109 a.m. - 2 p.m.Fabulous new & used treasures!ALL CLOTHES in the main hall only $1!Home goods, linens, glassware, jewelry, toys, knick knacks, clothes, furniture and more!We have a Vintage/Collectables section and a Boutique!NEW THIS YEAR – a room full of record albums, books & over 1000 CD/DVDs!All proceeds benefit the Santa SophiaSt. Vincent de Paul Food PantryIn the hall behind Santa Sophia Church9800 San Juan StreetSpring Valley 91977Please No Pets, No strollers, Cash OnlyVisit: https://santasophia.org/st-vincent-de-paul-pantry

Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with 8 jurisdictions in San Diego County! This is a self-serve, self-loading and self-haul service, so please bring your own cans/bags, gloves and shovel. If you plan to haul your material in an open truck or trailer, remember to bring a tarp to cover your material. Follow our Facebook event for live updates and location maps: https://www.facebook.com/events/1392738481860957/--May 3: City of San DiegoTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Location: Sunrunner Lot, Mission Bay Park, 5193 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92109Details: City of San Diego residents only.--May 4-10: City of VistaTime: Dawn to DuskLocation: The vacant lot at Vale Terrace Drive and Williamston StreetDetails: City of Vista residents only.--May 4-10: County of San DiegoTime: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Locations:• Spring Valley County Park, 8735 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977• Live Oak County Park, 2746 Reche Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028• Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park, 11055 Moreno Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040 (Mulch) **May 4-8 Only• Collier County Park, 626 E St, Ramona, CA 92065 (Compost and Mulch)• Wilderness Gardens Preserve, 14209 CA-76, Pala, CA 92059Details: Unincorporated County of San Diego residents only.--May 5-9: City of EscondidoTime: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Location given after appointment is scheduled.Details: Schedule an appointment through recycling@escondido.gov or (760) 839-6216.--May 5-10: City of OceansideTime: May 5-9, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Location: El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056Details: City of Oceanside residents only.--May 5-10: City of CarlsbadTime: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Palomar Transfer Station, 5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad CA 92008Details: City of Carlsbad residents only. Check in at the office.--May 5-10: City of La MesaTime: Dawn to DuskLocation: 8152 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942Details: City of La Mesa residents/businesses only. Please do not block the gas pumps.--May 10: City of Chula VistaTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Location: Otay Landfill/Compost, 1700 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91911Details: City of Chula Vista and unincorporated County of SD Republic customers only.

Protesters across the U.S. on Thursday used the international labor day to push back against what they see as an anti-immigrant and anti-worker agenda being pushed by the Trump administration.