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Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is taking its craft beyond bonbons and bars this summer with the launch of its Seabreeze Pastry Pop-Up, a limited-time series of small-batch, handcrafted pastries dropping twice weekly. Every Monday and Thursday at 11 a.m., chocolate lovers can discover an exclusive creation made in-house and available for one day only. Each pastry spotlights Seabreeze’s signature chocolate or house-made fillings, crafted with ethically sourced cacao through direct trade partnerships. From rich brownies and delicate tartlets to decadent cupcakes and soufflés, every item is thoughtfully made and brimming with dark chocolate. Upcoming Pastry Drops: June 9: Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread July 10: Dubai Chocolate Sandwich Cookies August 7: Honeycomb Apple Peach Puff Tartlets August 21: Dark Chocolate Soufflé Led by Pastry Chef John Kwiatkowski, the pop-up will showcase a rotating lineup of can’t-miss treats, with each release announced on Instagram. Quantities are limited; early arrival is encouraged!

Much of the federal government is now shut down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to agree on a funding plan to keep the government open.

Established in 2014, join us for the annual 10X Emmy Nominated San Diego Film Awards, the only local show recognizing filmmakers at every level – students, independent creators, and professionals – across all roles, from actors to crew. Held at Parq Nightclub and broadcast on KPBS, the event makes San Diego’s filmmaking talent accessible to everyone for a night of city-wide celebration. Produced by Film Consortium San Diego, this year’s 11th Anniversary event on June 29 at Parq Nightclub in Downtown San Diego promises a glamorous and exciting evening honoring San Diego’s best film work. Ticket types: We’ve dropped the ticket prices for this year’s event! Make sure to join us for this very special occasion! - General Admission Ticket $75 before June 18 - General Admission Ticket $95 after June 18 - VIP Admission Ticket* $125 before June 18 - VIP Admission Ticket* $145 after June 18 - VIP Booth* (8-Person) $1,200 before June 18 - VIP Booth* (8-Person) $1,400 after June 18 - VIP Booth* (7-person) $,1050 before June 18 - VIP Booth* (7-person) $1,200 after June 18 - VIP Booth* (6-Person) $900 before June 18 - VIP Booth* (6-Person) $1,050 after June 18 *VIP Admission and VIP Booth tickets include Exclusive VIP Reception (5 p.m. - 6 p.m.) with deluxe small bites and early Red Carpet Access, VIP swag bag and early access to select premium seating. VIP booths are sold as a group, not on a per person basis. Film Consortium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join as we celebrate fathers everywhere! From 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. we will have crafts for the littles and board games for families to play and socialize. We will also have donuts and coffee! Come spend some quality time with dad at the Beckwourth Library! Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library on Facebook

Coffee growers are facing climate change, labor shortages and incomes below the poverty line. On International Coffee Day, we take stock of the industry behind the beverage.

Something happened. A series of events shaped your life. Now you want to write about them. But what format will you choose? In this in-depth workshop, we’ll investigate whether to take real-life events and use them as the basis of a memoir or a work of fiction–and how to make the right choice for your story. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

What: Flower Crown Making + High Tea When: Sunday, July 13, 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Extraordinary Desserts, 1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 Limited Spots Available! We are so excited to announce a NEW workshop collaboration with sweet-treat pioneers, Extraordinary Desserts! This two part workshop is a dream afternoon: start by making your own whimsical flower crown; then, don your crown and enjoy a magical high tea service! This experience is perfect for all-skill levels. Snag your friends, or come alone to learn and build community! Ticket Includes: -All tools and supplies to make a flower crown -Professional instruction from Native Poppy florists -Your beautiful flower crown to take home -High tea service from Extraordinary Desserts including: loose leaf tea, savory toasts, and seasonal sweet selections. Option to upgrade with bubbles on-site! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

This course will help aspiring memoirists differentiate between vulnerability and exposition. We’ll learn what the difference between the two are and what makes an author’s memoir resonate with its readers. Excerpts from a variety of memoirs will be examined and time will be allotted for students to explore which topics they’d like to write about, why they want to write about them, and how memoir differentiates from journal writing. This course is for those looking to expand their understanding of memoir writing, or those looking for a place to start. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

When it all feels like too much, how do you keep writing? This class offers tools to navigate creative blocks, whether from community crises or personal overwhelm. Blending therapeutic insight with practical strategies, we’ll explore ways to reconnect with your voice, sustain your creative practice, and write from the heart—for yourself and the world around you. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Award-winning writer Lenore Greiner will show you how to bring your writing to life by creating a sense of place through journaling. Whether a novelist, non-fiction writer, or travel writer, discover the tools and techniques for capturing your experiences and thoughts and enriching your writing. A powerful way to unlock your creativity, learn how journal-keeping helps you capture your thoughts, feelings, lessons, and experiences, transforming your journal into a valuable resource for your future writing. Discover how to chronicle it all with dictation, video, water-resistant journals, or simply a pen. Lenore also provides you with powerful writing prompts to inspire your journaling. And she’ll teach you about the most important things to include in your notebook while on the road. Don’t miss this opportunity to create a sense of place through journaling. SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook