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We are very excited to announce our first ever Parents’ “Write” Out event! On October 17, Friday, drop the kids off at G3 Point Loma from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., then walk over to Inspirations Gallery to join fellow parents/writers for a well-deserved evening of in-person writing. We will be providing the space, some optional prompts or quiet time, and a bit of socialization at the beginning/end you bring the laptops, notebooks, and creativity! Drop in whenever. The writing session is free and you do not need to enroll your kids in the G3 event to attend. About G3: You can feel good leaving your child in a safe, fun environment complete with gymnastics, games, pizza, and a big-screen movie. G3 Point Loma is offering member pricing of $55 per child and $100 for 2-3 children ($4/child additional charge for pizza). San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join Lou Lou’s Jungle Room at the LaFayette Hotel for a night of soulful magic from Haley Reinhart on Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. and 10pm. Reinhart, a double platinum-certified, Chicago-born singer and songwriter, was introduced to the world in 2011 when she landed third place and became a fan favorite on season 10 of American Idol. Her dynamic presence has powered her four solo albums on her self-owned label, Reinhart Records, and has taken her cover of ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ to over 400 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views, just within a few years of its release. Haley Reinhart is a classic in the making, with a voice that outlasts eras. Join Lou Lou’s for an amazing performance and an unforgettable night! Visit: https://loulous.turntabletickets.com/shows/3946/?date=2025-10-16 Haley Reinhart on Instagram and Facebook

Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us in the woodshop for this 4-hour brush making workshop! We will cover shop safety and how to use various machines such as the bandsaw, spindle sander, edge sander, and drill press. You will hone your carving skills by adding curves and texture to your piece. We will build upon machine knowledge and cover wood shaping using various hand tools such as rasps, files, spoke shaves, hand planes, chisels, and gouges. We will also discuss design principles, functional applications, the properties of wood, and brush materials such as Tampico fibers. At the end of the workshop, each student will leave with a unique brush to be used in the home, the shop, or as a beautiful sculpture or gift. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring their own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a break mid-class. • Military & first responders discounts. • Scholarships available. • 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. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to Carve a Spoon! Sunday, November 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Beginning spoon carving. In this introduction course of carving Woodworker Paul Maschka will be sharing the ancient style of green wood hand carving with simple but very precise hand tools–a small carving axe, straight blade carving knife and a curved hook knife. With proper techniques, green wood can be intricately sculpted into extremely beautiful, functional and unique pieces of art. Paul specializes in Viking-era cutlery. This Scandinavian style is still being crafted around the world. In this workshop, students will be creating a straight tea spoon or straight cooking spoon. This class is designed for the beginner as well as more experienced carvers. There is no prerequisite for this class. All of the necessary tools and materials will be available to students for this class. Tools and chopping blocks will be available for purchase after the class. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome, or 14+ years with an accompanying 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. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Book and lyrics by Timothy Mason Music by Mel Marvin Original production conceived and directed by Jack O’Brien Additional lyrics by Theodor S. Geisel Additional music by Albert Hague Original choreography by John DeLuca Directed by James Vásquez "Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 28th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Celebrate the holidays as the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash. Running time: One hour and 20 minutes. There is no intermission. Age RequirementsFor Ages 3+: Children under the age of three will not be permitted to performances of "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" with the exception of 10:30 a.m. All-Ages Performances. Each individual attending an afternoon or evening performance must have a ticket for their own seat for admission. Minors ages 12 and under are not permitted unaccompanied in the theatre, and they must be seated with an accompanying adult. 10:30 a.m. All-Ages Performance - Children under the age of three will be admitted to 10:30 a.m. all ages performances ONLY. At the 10:30 a.m. performances only, free lap tickets may be requested for any child under the age of three who will occupy the same seat and sit on the lap of a parent or guardian in attendance. Regardless of age, each audience member, including babes in arms, must have a ticket to be admitted into the theatre. Free lap tickets for children under three must be obtained from the Ticket Services Department at (619) 234-5623. (Please note: free lap tickets are not available for children three-years-old and up or for any afternoon or evening performance.) ASL-Interpreted Performance: Friday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Open-Caption Performance: Friday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season as Santa visits Mantra Sukha. Families, children, and guests of all ages are invited to step into a cozy, festive atmosphere in the heart of Carlsbad Village. The space will be filled with holiday cheer as guests can enjoy sounds of live cello music from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and sip warm hot chocolate. Drop in anytime from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 14 for photos with Santa, beautiful live music, and more holiday magic. This gathering is donation based and contributions of any size are appreciated to help support future events at Mantra Sukha. For more information please check out @Mantrasukha on Instagram. Come share in the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season. We look forward to celebrating with you.

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Can I quote song lyrics in my manuscript? Or talk about how much my main character enjoys eating at McDonald’s (TM)? What if I want to write about real people? Can I be sued for defamation? And what about publishing contracts? Are there red flags I should look out in contracts with agents and publishers? This session will answer these questions and more, in a user-friendly accessible manner. You will learn what to worry about and more importantly what NOT to worry about, and when (and how) to find affordable legal assistance if you need it. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram