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Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Learn to arrange flowers like your favorite Native Poppy designers in this entertaining, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop, part of our in-person Color Play Series. This foundational class introduces the core mechanics of flower arranging while inviting you to explore how color shapes balance, mood, and composition. Each workshop features a curated seasonal palette, with hands-on guidance in how we work with color through flower choice, placement, and overall design. Every month in 2026 highlights a new color palette inspired by our signature mood boards. August's Floral Color Palette: pastel rainbow! Missed the January - July classes? No problem! This workshop can be taken as a stand-alone class or as part of a series throughout the year. Instruction is tailored to your skill level, making it a welcoming and engaging way to build confidence, creativity, and floral design skills. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build our signature classic arrangement - Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Complimentary refreshments Plus: the arrangement you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Floral Sourdough Scoring Workshop When: Saturday, Aug. 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers and flour take center stage in this workshop, where hand-tied floral design meets the art of floral sourdough scoring. Floral forms and patterns become the inspiration for scoring designs, translating botanical beauty into edible art. This collaborative workshop begins with hand-tied flower arranging, where you’ll learn how to create a beautifully wrapped floral bundle using fresh seasonal blooms. With guidance from one of Native Poppy’s professional florists, you’ll explore balance, color pairing, and foundational techniques. The workshop continues with floral sourdough scoring led by Katrina of The Sourdough Mama. Using a prepared sourdough loaf, you’ll translate floral forms and patterns into a scored design before taking your loaf home to bake and enjoy—no baking experience is required. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

On August 20, 2026, the Samuel Lawrence Foundation will host "A San Onofre Symposium: Nuclear Waste to Clean Energy." The symposium will convene policymakers, scientists, researchers, business leaders, and community stakeholders to address both the unresolved challenge of spent fuel stored at San Onofre and the accelerating transition toward clean, safe, and affordable energy alternatives. This event will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers, expert panels, and a networking lunch, creating an unparalleled platform for dialogue. Check out our website to learn more! Tickets: Students with a valid .edu email will receive a complimentary ticket. Please email admin@samuellawrencefoundation.org to claim. Non-Profit/Govt/Academic: $35 Standard Admission: $75 Sponsorship Tiers: Bronze - $500 Silver - $1000 Gold - $5000 Samuel Lawrence Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

This fun-filled event pairs animated film with live solo piano to introduce classical music to children ages 3–8. The main feature, "The Magic Piano," follows Anna and Chip-Chip on a magical journey aboard a flying piano. It is presented alongside "The Chopin Shorts," a collection of 2–3-minute films set to Chopin etudes, offering a vibrant exploration of his piano works. Together, these colorful, enchanting films create a near-complete overview of Chopin’s music for young audiences. The program has been performed at leading venues across the globe, including Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Don’t miss seeing it at The Conrad featuring award-winning pianist Derek Wang, First Prize winner at the 2021 New York Liszt Competition! Colorful, engaging, and joyful, this concert is the perfect first classical experience for young families. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

At $842 a month, they’ll cost a fraction of the average San Diego studio apartment.

Join us for a journey through the stars like never before as we take The Sky Tonight on the road to the Palomar Observatory! With a private tour of the Palomar Dome, an engaging lecture from a local astronomer, and stargazing from the historic Palomar Mountain, this is an adventure you won't want to miss. Chartered bus, meal, and beverage included. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

The Taste of Encinitas is a culinary extravaganza that transforms the streets of downtown Encinitas into a food lover's paradise. Hosted by Encinitas 101 Main Street, the event typically takes place in August in the charming historic district, creating a seamless blend of delicious flavors and the town's distinctive ambiance. Local restaurants, cafes, and eateries come together to showcase their culinary prowess, offering attendees a taste of the diverse and delectable offerings that define Encinitas' culinary landscape. The Taste of Encinitas is happening Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Encinitas along S Coast Hwy 101. Tickets are $60 and provide access to food and drink samples from over 35 local restaurants and 35+ Sip Stops, plus live music throughout the district!

Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Monday in California in preparation for what state officials said could be a historic El Niño season, directing agencies to stage equipment, protect infrastructure and prepare communities for severe winter weather.

This activation takes place at Museum Park, across the street from The New Children’s Museum at 200 W Island Ave San Diego, CA 92101. Join us for Nickelodeon’s "Fun Flows Here," a larger-than-life outdoor activation taking over Museum Park during Comic-Con week! Enjoy live entertainment, games, music, character-drawing demonstrations, DJ sets, raffles, giveaways and hands-on activities inspired by "PAW Patrol," "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and more. Make your own slime, play with bubbles, snap photos and watch select guests get drenched in Nickelodeon’s iconic green slime! Guests are welcome to stop by anytime and are not expected to stay for the entire event. The Museum itself will be closed from July 21–26.

The bridge project is part of an agreement with the city of San Diego that also led to the development of SDSU Mission Valley.