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Learn to Carve a Spoon! Sunday, December 21, 10 a.m. - 3 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

Create your own floral-themed works of art. Great for families, youth, and creatives of all ages, the Garden of Activities delivers hands-on fun during Art Alive weekend. Bring the entire household to view the inspiring floral exhibition then enjoy the popular Garden of Activities, a floral-themed hands-on space led by Museum educators. This activity space is held in both the SDMA Sculpture Garden and inside an SDMA gallery. Experiment with a new skill by participating in individual or collaborative art-making activities. All materials provided. The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram / Facebook

Join Senior Curator Michael Brown, PhD, for a talk on The San Diego Museum of Art’s unprecedented touring exhibition of European paintings, which made stops in Japan and Korea. Dr. Brown will share a behind-the-scenes look at this monumental undertaking, detailing the logistical challenges, unexpected hurdles, and, ultimately, the joys of fostering new partnerships with global audiences. Following the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a guided tour led by our docent team. The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram / Facebook

Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. Visit: https://www.alz.org/sandiego

In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, the American pope said a "moral renewal" was necessary in legislatures and public life to ensure respect for the inherent dignity of all people.

Bilal Bikile is an Ethiopian-American writer, curator, and multidisciplinary artist based in San Diego. He's the founder and curator of Deixis Gallery, a contemporary art gallery and community hub, and the founding editor of Deixis Journal, a multidisciplinary literary magazine. He also runs Salon de Deixis, a weekly gathering featuring guest speakers and open discussions on art, culture, and ideas. His work spans fiction, mixed media, photography, film, and electronic literature. He created the digital piece "Lost Inside: A Digital Inquiry," which has been exhibited internationally in Norway, Denmark, and Poland. He authored the photobook "Al-Ghayb (The Unseen)" and wrote the short film "Bekele," which continues to screen at festivals nationally. Bikile holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature from San Diego State University and will begin his MFA in Creative Writing at UCSD in Fall 2026. He was also a 2024 Writer-in-Residence at The Grunewald Guild, where he completed his short story collection "I Don't Know What's Wrong with Me." CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

April is National Head and Neck Cancer Month, and Scripps Cancer Center will host a support group specifically for patients affected by these cancer types. This includes cancers of the lip, mouth, upper throat (nasopharyngeal), middle throat (oropharyngeal), lower throat (hypopharyngeal), voice box (laryngeal), salivary gland and metastatic squamous neck cancer. The virtual support group is planned for Thursday, April 9 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and advance registration is required by calling 858-626-5059, or emailing fidler-johnson.christina@scrippshealth.org.

The City of Carlsbad is celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday, April 25, by partnering with local volunteers to plant trees at Poinsettia Community Park. This marks the city's 22nd consecutive year as a Tree City USA, a designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation recognizing Carlsbad’s commitment to tree care and urban forest sustainability. Plant trees at Poinsettia Community Park - Volunteer registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a tree planting demonstration at 8:30 a.m. - Check in at the Parks & Recreation table. - Explore tree maintenance displays and information booths from event sponsors. - Tools and snacks will be provided. Please wear work gloves, a hat, sunscreen and closed-toe shoes. - Bring water to stay hydrated. If you plan to attend, RSVP by April 23. Please email Kalyn Autry at kalyn.autry@carlsbadca.gov for any questions. Volunteer tree planting Saturday, April 25 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (registration opens at 8 a.m.) Poinsettia Community Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road

The 7th Annual San Diego Writers Festival takes place Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Coronado Public Library. FREE and open to the public, the full-day literary celebration features 80+ speakers and 34 events, including panels, workshops, and readings across genres. Headlining the main stage is #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult, joined by NYT bestsellers Katherine Woodward Thomas, Matthew Quirk, Jonathan Maberry, and Caitlin Rother, alongside local voices, debut authors, and industry insiders. San Diego Writers Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Short-form clips of long interviews and shows are taking over the internet. But behind the sea of social media clips are marketplaces offering freelance clippers money per view.