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Ballscene House Mother, Grand Dutchess and Miss Montana Two-Spirit Drag Queen Landa Lakes, (J Miko Thomas) will perform traditional Chickasaw Story and Dance that explores the current issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Femmes in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Through the arts of drag, traditional stories and memories of her upbringings, Land Lakes will show what it means to be Chickasaw, and further, a Native American Two-Spirit. This presentation will include dance films, Chickasaw stories, plays and children's dances. Through original music, lip sync and drag performance, Landa Lakes opens the stage for the embodiment of pain and resilience. These performances and offerings are a prayer to heal wounds and bring to light the importance of the intimate and vulnerable Two-Spirit stories. We will conclude with time for a Question-and-Answer session, to discuss Two-Spirit performance, and the futures of Indigenous people’s survivance.    

The Green Living Tour is a bi-monthly, one hour tour at our home base in Encinitas that showcases sustainability in action. On the tour, our knowledgeable Eco Team docents walk you through our worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more simply, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability projects, learn more about Solana Center and our programs, and meet other eco-stewards in your neighborhood! For groups of more than 6, please email volunteer@solanacenter.org to set up a private tour for a nominal fee. For more information visit: solanacenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds.

Join us for a free kids craft! November’s Free Craft: Pom Pom Art! First Friday craft each month from 5 – 6 p.m. Open House & Community Mending from 5 – 7 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP so we have enough supplies on-hand for everyone! *This project is great for children of all ages. Young children may need help from an accompanying adult. Each month the craft changes, so pop in while you’re visiting and get crafty! ABOUT FIRST FRIDAYS AT SAN DIEGO CRAFT COLLECTIVE On the first Friday of every month, the Arts District in Liberty Station is packed with ways to enjoy the best in life! Whether your visit includes a waterfront walk, a picturesque picnic, a bite & drink from one of the great restaurants or public market, or a bit of fun shopping, our doors will be open on First Friday from 5 – 7 p.m., ready to share craft with you, along with: A Free, Family-Friendly Craft for Kids (from 5-6 p.m.) A Studio Tour Visit our Organic Garden Community Mending

Amid sweltering heat waves, classes have resumed in many districts around the country that have outdated heating and cooling systems — or no air conditioning at all.

North Park Salsa Fest is back on Saturday, April 29! Local restaurants will compete to earn bragging rights for "Best Salsa". Join us for salsa tasting, food trucks, and a beer garden featuring local breweries and cocktails. Enjoy performances by the North Park community, including ballet folklorico, world dance, kid activities, musical performances, raffles, and more! Ticket presales start Monday, April 3 for a discounted price of $15. Tickets at the door will cost $20. The event is free to attend, but a ticket is required for salsa tasting. 100% of proceeds from this family-friendly event fund Jefferson Elementary, North Park’s public school. This event is presented by F45 & North Park Main Street and sponsored by Pretzels & Pints, My Point Credit Union, and Noël Wheeler Group.

All kids develop at their own pace. To help kids learn to include others, it helps to take a proactive and positive approach to developing their social skills. Follow these five steps to help your kids become includers.

To adapt to the threats developing countries are facing from climate change, the United Nations says they'll need at least 10 times more money than the public funding they received in 2021.

The city's human resources department will hosting a series of community forums, with one in each of San Diego's nine council districts throughout January.

Matthew Capelouto has been pushing to pass Alexandra’s Law in California for several years. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Escondido, is taking it federal.