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We are thrilled to bring you our annual fundraiser, “The Next 45: Building a Sustainable Legacy”. This evening event will celebrate the San Diego Diplomacy Council’s storied past, evolving present, and hopeful future. We hope you will join us on our mission to connect people and improve the world. Each year, the San Diego Diplomacy Council holds one event to raise funds in support of our mission. In a world where conflict continues to run rampant, diplomacy plays a crucial role in building meaningful connections and mutual understanding. By supporting our annual fundraiser, your are contributing to initiatives that build global peace, facilitate cross-cultural exchange, and empower the next generation of global leaders. Help us do the work, and create a more unified and inclusive future. We are honored to be hosting high school students from Kiribati in San Diego, who will be joining us at this event. As a nation with a young population and uncertain future, Kiribati is investing in its young leaders, ensuring they have tools and opportunities to rise above their uncertain prospects. As we celebrate 45 years of the San Diego Diplomacy Council and look toward the next 45 and beyond, we want to be intentional about what it means to build a sustainable legacy. Not just for our organization, but for global leaders everywhere. Visit: “The Next 45: Building a Sustainable Legacy”, presented by the San Diego Diplomacy Council San Diego Diplomacy Council on Instagram and Facebook

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of herbalism with the “Seeds of Herbalism” course, designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in the art and science of herbal practices. This six-week program offers an immersive experience for individuals eager to integrate herbs and nature into their daily lives. Visit: https://everydayplantmagic.com/seeds-of-herbalism-class-beginning WorldBeat Cultural Center on Instagram and Facebook

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 discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Wooden Brush Making San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.

A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday in an embezzlement case and barred her from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect. Le Pen's lawyer said she would appeal.

Kami Rita Sherpa first climbed to the top of the world's highest mountain in 1994. He has climbed Everest nearly every year since the 1990s — sometimes more than once in a single season.

The death toll rose to at least 184 after a nightclub roof collapsed early Tuesday in the Dominican capital during a concert attended by politicians, athletes, and others.

A new White House executive order says the exhibition is an example of how the Smithsonian portrays "American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."

The plans include the demolition of Old Trafford, the team's iconic 115-year-old stadium.

Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 9 (Special note: this is the first day of the Daylight Saving Time [DST].) (1 Day, 5 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio $100/120 + $10 materials fee paid to instructor The metamorphosis of a butterfly is a profound and intricate process that beautifully illustrates our own transformation and growth. This remarkable journey underscores the inherent challenges that accompany our evolution, ultimately leading to a complete and awe-inspiring rebirth as a butterfly. In this soul-searching book arts workshop, we will engage in introspective guided writing prompts and indulgent improvisation to transform the enigmatic shifts in our lives into a book structure, handcrafted from a single sheet of paper. These creations will unfold like butterfly wings illustrated with found-imagery collage and text. By attuning to our hearts and quieting our minds, these collaged books will help us make sense of our life experiences. This process will enable us to explore new poetic avenues and gain fresh creative insights. Collage is a calming and meditative practice, suitable for all skill levels. Materials: Bring your journal; scissors; X-Acto knives; glue stick; collage ephemera; and high-quality magazines—nature, art, science, fashion—to share and to cut up. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/2 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook