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Schools are grappling with how to prepare students for the possibility of gun violence without traumatizing them.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Kaori Fukuyama, Kelly Nipper and Kim Manfredi at Et Galerie; the San Diego-Tijuana Jazz Festival; "Suffs” the Musical; San Diego Symphony's “French Fairytales”; Joy Guidry; Kids Free October; Small Press Nite and more.

Robin's Nest Rescue will host its third annual Rockin' Robin Music Festival & Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a fantastic line-up of local musical acts across two stages, as well as food trucks, a live auction, cute farm animals, face painting, and more! Put on your dancing boots! We'll have a fantastic line-up of 12 musical acts, including local San Diego and Ramona favorites Ash & the Mondays, Dirty Confetti, Farm Truck, Michael Dean Goodrich, Sun Valley String Band, Zavala Sol, Jeff Berkley, Jessie Lark, Calamity Trio, Chloe Lou, and Elizabeth Bowersox. Guest artist Eddy Green, who hails from Chicago, will return to the stage as well. Tickets for this family-friendly event range from $10 - $125. Robin's Nest Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and all proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit our animal sanctuary and therapeutic programs. Visit: https://www.robinsnestrescue.com/rockin-robin-2025 Robin’s Nest ~ Kimber Williams on Instagram and Facebook

Monday & Tuesday, December 22 & 23 from 1 – 4 p.m. Ages 13+ years welcome! This Woodworking Camp is all about designing seasonal ornaments in wood! We will cover shop safety and how to use a scroll saw, as well as best practices for sanding and finishing. Students will choose from a template to transfer to their wood, to create multiple pieces depending on their own speed. At the end of the camp, each student will leave with their own collection of ornaments as keepsakes or to share as gifts. This camp is recommended for teens ages 13+ years. OPTIONAL | Crafty Lunch Hour: Click here to read more & add the lunch break. Need a full day of Camp support? Visit The Music & Arts Center — The MAAC — to see other camps in our building! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a Family-Friendly Day! Discover the captivating journey of a seed to grow into a plant, just like those thriving within the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. But here’s the exciting part-you’ll get to plant your own native seed to take home! Our Nature Collective ambassadors will guide you through an engaging, hands-on activity that explores the various ways native seeds are dispersed, from wind to animals and bursting. Plus, learn about the vital role you can play in protecting Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Hosted by San Diego Parks and Recreation and supported by Nature Collective Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Best-suited for children age 9 and younger (Registration Required) San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center (2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/family-fun-day-december-7-2025/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon: where fresh water and saltwater meet and mix, migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and many animals find a home. This guided tour will inspire all to watch and listen for various birds that rest in – and fly across – the salt marsh and mudflats. No matter the season, you can enjoy, photograph, and identify a host of native plants. The Nature Center Loop Trail is accessible, providing fun for all. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 9+ (Registration Required) San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center (2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/discovery-tour-december-6-2025/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Three new pro-development appointees at the powerful Coastal Commission are trying to remedy its poor reputation among housing activists and Democratic leaders.

Thailand and Cambodia have signed an expanded ceasefire agreement during a ceremony attended by President Donald Trump.

The pigeon population has exploded — a result of people feeding the birds. For some it's a holy duty and a way to connect to nature. Critics point to health risks tied to exposure to pigeon droppings.

The creation of a Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery in California is a first-in-the-nation step toward moving reparations from theory to reality.