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Hop on over to Piper at The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa on April 20 for an oceanfront Easter Brunch including Easter Egg Hunts and photo opportunities! Enjoy a curated spread featuring fresh seafood, premium carved meats, seasonal sides, and an array of house-made pastries and desserts. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance for early risers at 7:30 a.m., followed by Easter Egg Hunts at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., complete with photo opportunities. To wrap up the holiday fun, join the Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt at 2 p.m.! MAKE A RESERVATION The Seabird Resort on Instagram and Facebook

The northern regional capital has become a frequent target of Russian drones, missiles and guided bombs. Now, Ukraine's top general says at least 50,000 Russian troops have massed across the border.

Get ready for an exciting day at the Farmers Market designed just for kids! Saturday, April 5, for Kids Day, a fun-filled event with activities the whole family will enjoy. Special appearance from the Cardiff Fire Station! The event will feature: Little Buds Nature Club – Explore nature in a fun and engaging way! Elizabeth Yves Photography – Face Painting! Let your imaginations run wild. Fire Truck - Explore this impressive firetruck and meet the brave firefighters who keep our community safe. Bubbles, Arts & Crafts – Spark creativity and have some bubbly fun Storytime – A special book reading! Come out and enjoy a day filled with laughter, creativity, and community spirit. Whether you're crafting, exploring, or just soaking in the fun, there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the market! We can’t wait to see you there! Visit: https://www.cardiff101.com/ Cardiff 101 Main Street on Facebook / Instagram

Casa de Amparo’s 28th Annual Meet the Chefs event will bring together nearly 300 food enthusiasts and San Diego's finest chefs for an unforgettable culinary experience on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Hilton Del Mar. This highly anticipated event, which raises over $150,000 annually, supports Casa de Amparo’s transformative programs for foster youth in San Diego County. This year, a new addition to the event will be the Pre-Event Reception, starting at 1 p.m. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Pamplemousse Grille, along with fine wines and champagne provided by Vinera Wine Society. The reception will feature a silent auction and exclusive wine auction, allowing attendees to bid on rare, curated selections before the Chef’s Tastings event begins at 2:30 p.m. The main event will include unlimited tastings from premier local chefs, a live auction, and live music, all set poolside at the Hilton Del Mar. Visit: https://www.casadeamparo.org/meet-the-chefs Casa de Amparo on Instagram and Facebook

Healthy living doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled with figuring out what actually matters, staying consistent, or feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle, this interactive session will give you a new approach. Whether your goal is to lose weight, improve health markers, exercise more, eat better, or simply feel better in your body, the "FITT" framework will help you break through common barriers and build lasting habits. You’ll walk away with clear next steps to make prioritizing your health easier and more effective—without burnout, frustration, or unrealistic expectations. Esther Avant is an author, speaker, and health industry veteran with over 19 years of experience helping people unlock their full potential by prioritizing their health. Through her bestselling book, "To Your Health", podcast by the same name, and her work as a coach, Esther teaches individuals how to use health as the foundation for achieving lasting success in all areas of life—whether it’s losing weight for good, boosting career performance, or fostering personal growth. With a focus on her signature "FITT" framework and the 3 Cs of success, she empowers her clients to build sustainable habits that lead not just to better health but greater confidence, success, and happiness. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/your-health-book-talk-34384 Esther Avant on Instagram and Facebook

Sundays, April 27 & May 4, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Steam bending wood is an efficient and environmentally-friendly process that has been used for hundreds of years in the construction of chairs, boats, tools, and countless other wooden objects. In this workshop, students will learn the fundamental process of steam bending wood, from wood selection and preparation, to the actual bending and drying process. Through demonstrations and hands-on exercises, students will each make their own steam-bent flower vase to take home. Materials are included. Students are asked to wear/bring long-sleeved clothing and a pair of thermal or heavy gloves. These are the instructor’s favorite gloves. Ages 18 and up. No experience necessary. Materials included. • 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. Visit: Steam Bending Wood Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Make Tiny Ceramics! April 13, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. -OR- April 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join us in the land of miniatures. You will learn how and get to create tiny pottery on a mini pottery wheel. No previous pottery experience necessary! In this 2-hour class, you will learn to create 1-3 tiny pots and can add some color if you would like to. You will learn how to center the clay and open it up to form tiny pots, bowls, or plates. This class is a great way to learn the basics of a wheel on a small scale. It is less intimidating and is an accessible way to throw and center clay. Grab a friend or family member who’s been curious about ceramics and come join me in creating tiny pottery! This class includes clay, under glazing and firing of the clay. The clay cannot be taken home at the time of the class because it must be kiln fired. The turn around is 1-2 weeks for drying, glazing, and firing before you pick up your miniature creations. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome! • 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. Visit: Tiny Ceramics Wheel Throwing San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Learn to needle felt! Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Have you ever wished you’d stumble upon a tiny fairy house while walking in a deep forest? Join felting artist Sophie Ancel in this 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn to make your own little house using needle felting techniques. Students will use natural wool roving and batting, felt, beads and simple embroidery. The class requires the use of sharp felting needles and we will cover how to safely use felting needles. Guards will also be provided. Each student will have the option of creating a tiny home equipped with a door, window, and decorated with flowers and leaves. This little home can be used as a box as the roof can act as a lid! You will be given a tiny light for added fairy house magic. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • 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. Visit: sandiegocraft.org

A fundraiser for California History & Art Program presented by Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. Enjoy the warm spirit of hospitality that Leo Carrillo made famous at his ranch by attending the Fiesta at the Rancho. Guests will enjoy an evening with live entertainment, a hosted bar and a delicious meal set outdoors amidst the tranquil beauty of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. This special evening benefits the California History & Art Program at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Over 1,200 local fourth-grade students will have the opportunity to visit Carrillo Ranch, to share in Leo’s vision of early California life and participate in an interactive art lesson. Your support and fundraising proceeds allow this award-winning program to be offered to all fourth-grade students in the City of Carlsbad at no cost. All tickets include: Signature cocktail and beverages from the hosted bar Dinner and live entertainment Expansive silent auction featuring unique items from local businesses Events may modify or cancel due to inclement weather. Visit: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/programs-and-events/special-events/fiesta-at-the-rancho Leo Carrillo Ranch on Instagram and Facebook

Whether you're fascinated by physics, architecture, or infrastructure, join us to uncover the science and engineering behind building bridges that last. About the Speaker: Prior to coming to UC San Diego, Palermo was a professor in structural Engineering at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, which he joined in 2009. He started his career as a Faculty in 2005 as Assistant Professor (tenured) at Politecnico di Milano, Department of Structural Engineering. Palermo has three patents, over 400 publications in international journals and conference proceedings. Palermo is a member of several associations and is a Fellow of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), Engineering New Zealand, the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE). He served as President of the Concrete NZ Learned Society in 2021-2022 and New Zealand Head Delegate of the fib (Federation International du Beton) 2015-2023. Palermo is a passionate teacher and received several awards at the University of Canterbury. In 2021 Palermo was awarded as the “Most Influential International Accelerated Bridge Construction Person of the Year Outside U.S.” in Academia at the 2021 Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference in Miami. Learn More: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/sv-hold-34227 Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram