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Please pre-register here to attend! Composting on your farm, ranch, or large property is an ideal way to manage crop residues, manures, and other organic waste while creating a stellar soil amendment. During this three-week course, we will address the unique strategies, challenges, and opportunities that arise through medium-scale composting. This course does not address typical residential composting or large-scale commercial composting. It is intended for those mid-sized systems that fall in between, particularly horse ranches and small farms. Course Dates: Saturday, June 10, 10 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Saturday, June 17, 10 A.M.– 1:30 P.M. Saturday, June 24, 10 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. In this course, we’ll cover the following topics: - Neighbor-friendly composting best management practices, scaled to farms - Compost basics, e.g. recipe considerations, feedstocks, and bulk density - Compost management, e.g. site considerations, odor, dust, and rodent/vector control - What is permissible on farms without permits - Composting/water saving benefits Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option. Course Deposit: $25*: The course requires a deposit of $25, refundable upon successful completion of the course. *If this course deposit presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Erin Stone before registering to inquire. This course has been made possible through generous funding from the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Thanks to our site host, Pauma Tribal Farms.

The San Diego Public Library has partnered with the nonprofit Home Start to offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Appointments are required! Call Home Start's Appointment Number at 619-952-7684 or email to make an appointment or for more information. Audience: Adults

You are invited to the Intersections Concert featuring Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi (10.24.23). Join UC San Diego for our Intersections Concert Series at Park & Market in the Guggenheim Theatre hosted by UC San Diego and New York-based violinist Yale Strom, one of the world’s leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Romani music and history. Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi is a U.S.-based klezmer ensemble that was started in 1982. The original line up was Strom (violin), Andy Statman (clarinet and mandolin), Mark Dresser (bass), Ismail Butera (accordion) and Seido Salifoski (percussion). Concurrently, Strom led a klezmer ensemble based in California, originally called Zmiros, later Klazzj. Members included Jeff Pekarek, Fred Benedetti, Tripp Sprague, Gene Perry. Since 2006, both ensembles have been called Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi, but the website's lineup reflects the current New York based lineup: Peter Stan (accordion), Norbert Stachel (Eb, Bb, and bass clarinets, C and bass flutes, soprano & tenor saxophones, oboe, English Horn, ethnic winds), Elizabeth Schwartz (vocals), Sprocket (bass), Klezmatics co-founder David Licht (percussion) and Strom (violin and bandleader). Other artists appear as featured guests on the ensemble's 21st Century recordings, including panflutist Damian Draghici, Andy Statman, accordionist Lou Fanucchi, accordionist Ismail Butera, bassist Marty Confurius, bassist Mark Dresser, bassist Jim Whitney, trumpeter Bud Burridge, percussionists Benny Koonyevsky and Jim Mussen, pianist Diane Moser, Klezmatics co-founder Lorin Sklamberg, tsimbl player Alexander Fedoriouk and others. In October 2012, the ensemble released the book "Shpil: The Art of Playing Klezmer" (Scarecrow Press), a book that includes not only instruction for the individual - professional and amateur enthusiast - but a detailed history, suggested recordings and bibliography, and personalized instruction for violin (Yale Strom), accordion (Peter Stan), bass (Jeff Pekarek, from Strom's West Coast ensemble), reeds (Norbert Stachel), percussion (David Licht) and a rare chapter on how to sing klezmer vocals (Elizabeth Schwartz). What sets Hot Pstromi apart from other klezmer bands is much of the repertoire comes from Strom's many years of ethnographic research he has conducted in Eastern Europe. Many of the klezmer melodies and Yiddish songs come from Jews and Roma who played before and after the Holocaust that Strom interviewed and performed with. Strom's academic research can be found in his books: "The Book of Klezmer: The History, The Music, The Folklore from the 14th Century to the 21st, "Shpil: The Art of Playing Klezmer," "Dave Tarras: The King of Klezmer," and "The Absolutely Complete Klezmer Songbook." More info: The Intersections Concert is a new interdisciplinary event series, presented by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, taking place at the multi-tenant, mixed-use business, arts, and educational office building in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Intersections offers new, diverse takes on traditional ideas and forms in a variety of disciplines, from artistic performances to educational lectures will take place at Park & Market’s state-of-the-art Guggenheim Theatre. Hosted by UC San Diego and New York-based violinist Yale Strom, one of the world's leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Romani music and history.

You are invited to the Intersections Concert Series featuring Souls on Fire and Hot Pstromi: Exploration of flamenco and Sephardic dance and music Join UC San Diego for our Intersections Concert Series at Park & Market in the Guggenheim Theatre hosted by UC San Diego and New York-based violinist Yale Strom, one of the world’s leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Romani music and history. Lakshmi Basile began performing at the age of six with her parents’ band “The Electrocarpathians.” She studied dance at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts during elementary and high school. She grew up in the flamenco community of San Diego, where her passionate artistic character began to form. After performing as a flamenco dancer in California and studying classical dance at the University of California Santa Barbara, Lakshmi travelled to Spain at the age of 20 to complete her flamenco studies. She was fortunate to be quickly embraced by artists and find work in tablaos and flamenco private events alongside great artists such as La Toná, La Familia Amaya, Pepe Torres, Joselito Méndez, Antonio Moya, La Tana, Carmen Ledesma, Antonio Rey and Manuel Molina. She was nicknamed La Chimi, which is simply her own name repronounced. In recent years, Lakshmi Basile “La Chimi” became one of the first and only foreign artists in Spain to win a highly regarded national prize in, Concurso de las Minas de La Unión, 2011. She also won an award in another primary contest, Concurso Nacional de Arte Flamenco de Córdoba. There she surprised flamenco critics and received great praise: “un desgarrador homenaje a los románticos de lo jondo” (a heart wrenching homage to the romantics of pure flamenco), Alberto García Reyes, ABC. In fifteen years, Lakshmi consolidates her career in Seville, the cradle of flamenco. She performs daily as a soloist at the tablao “El Palacio Andaluz” in Seville, Spain. She works alongside significant artists in private events and festivals internationally, such as, Great Britain, Denmark and Uruguay. She has produced her own show in Spain, named, “Zarabanda, Lo Que Duerme en el Cuerpo de los Gitanos”, (Zarabanda, What Sleeps in the Gypsies’ Body). She is also sought after as a teacher by flamenco students in Spain. Lakshmi Basile has found her substantial artistic career as a flamenco dancer, because that is what she is in her soul and heart. “Su baile es de una alegría conquistada” (Her dance is one of conquered joy) – Félix Grande, poet and flamencologist. “La única cosa americana que tiene es su pasaporte”, (The only American thing she has is her passport) – Ángel Ojeda, former Minister of Culture of the Junta de Andalucía. More info: The Intersections Concert is a new interdisciplinary event series, presented by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, taking place at the multi-tenant, mixed-use business, arts, and educational office building in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Intersections offers new, diverse takes on traditional ideas and forms in a variety of disciplines, from artistic performances to educational lectures will take place at Park & Market’s state-of-the-art Guggenheim Theatre. Hosted by UC San Diego and New York-based violinist Yale Strom, one of the world's leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Romani music and history.

Pop group and dance ensemble KIDZ BOP will be touring extensively across America once again in 2023. The 38-date trek kicks off June 24 in Stamford and extends into September hitting markets like Charlotte, Boston, Wantagh, Toronto, Irving, Inglewood, Phoenix and San Diego. Like in previous years, fans can expect another version of the Daddy Dance Off giving dads the chance to show off their best dance moves on stage to a mashup of Y2K hits. Tickets are on sale NOW - Use special code 1114RK15 to get 15% off! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Lakehouse Hotel and Resort is excited to kick off its 2023 Wellness at the Lake series with Move & Mimosas! Head to Lakehouse on Sunday, February 26 at 11 a.m. for a 45 minute workout and meditation class led by MUV Meditations, followed by mimosas by the pool and 20% off Lakehouse Hotel’s elevated pub-style restaurant, The Grill. Tickets are $35 for full access including the workout class, cocktails, a discounted lunch at The Grill and a day pool pass that will give access to the resort’s two sparkling pools and spa tubs. If you’re not interested in pool access, tickets are $25 and for anyone 12 years or younger, tickets are $15. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This art class is designed for children ages 5-10 at any level and of all backgrounds. The objective is to engage participants in the culture and heritage of Yiddishland through art. Activities include: – creating art inspired by Yiddish words, music, and stories – exploring art as a form of communication across cultures – finding ways to preserve Yiddish language and culture through art Please note that phones and tablets will not be allowed in the classroom. In this class you will use: Colored pencils, crayons, makers, mixed media, beads. Skills you will learn: Painting, drawing, sketching, basic jewelry making, and book making. Instructor: Annie Macpherson

Republican candidates seeking the nomination for the 2024 presidential nomination took the stage Wednesday night in Miami. But once again, in his absence, frontrunner Donald Trump commands attention.

The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) is hosting its 13th annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival from Feb. 2 to 9. On February 2, MOPA will be holding an exclusive screening and reception of "Clarissa's Battle" (2022) by Tamara Perkins. Single mother and organizer Clarissa Doutherd is building a powerful coalition of parents. They’re fighting for childcare and early education funds, desperately needed by low and middle-income parents and children across the United States. This reception and Q&A will feature director Tamara Perkins, and film participant Clarissa Doutherd, the executive director of Parent Voices Oakland. Human Rights Watch on Facebook / Instagram

Grab some friends and join us February 7th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Storyhouse Spirits for some nerdy bar trivia with the San Diego Public Library! Put your knowledge of random factoids to the test and compete for prizes that go beyond mere bragging rights while enjoying the food, drinks, and cozy atmosphere of Storyhouse Spirits. Storyhouse Spirits is located at 1220 J St, San Diego, CA 92101. We will be on the second floor.