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Join HandsOn San Diego on Thursday, March 19, for our first VolunBEERS of 2026! Generous support from the San Diego community helps HandsOn San Diego support over 100 San Diego schools, parks and nonprofits. We would appreciate it if you would consider donating and joining us for VolunBEERS, where you have the opportunity to support our organization. Help give back to our local community through volunteer service while enjoying the best beer San Diego has to offer! We're also excited to share that another silent auction will be taking place. Please note that individuals must be at VolunBEERS to place their bids. Our March VolunBEERS is dedicated to Groundwork San Diego - Chollas Creek. We'll be repotting succulent cuttings and Groundwork will be donating them to elementary students and families that attend their EarthLab events. Volunteers are encouraged to wear green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day and to bring their own pot to plant their succulents in, which will also be donated. General admission is $25 for the Thumbs Up ticket which includes project supplies + one non-alcoholic beverage. Drink deals are $30 for the High Five ticket which includes project supplies + one 7oz pour, or $50 for the Handshake ticket which includes project supplies + up to three 7oz pours . Can't make this event but still want to make an impact? Consider making a $100 donation instead! HandsOn San Diego is funded primarily through donations and corporate sponsors and is fiscally sponsored by Mission Edge San Diego, a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donations help us continue our mission to strengthen communities through volunteer action. Because we believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger. HandsOn San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Nikon Tour is stopping in San Diego, bringing hands-on photography experiences to creators of all levels. Attendees can test-drive the Z5II and Z50II cameras during curated photo walks, workshops, and content creation meetups at iconic local spots. Featured Nikon Creators for the San Diego stop include: - Kirill Umrikhin – award-winning photographer and content creator - Mickey Strand – portrait and product photographer, retired PHC - Weston Fuller – commercial advertising and fine art photographer These Nikon Creators will lead sessions on technique, gear, and creative storytelling. San Diego Area Schedule: Thursday, October 2: Photo Walks at Mission Beach Capture the fast action of beach volleyball with Nikon Creator Kirill Umrikhin for one of three free guided photowalks along the Mission Beach Boardwalk. Friday, October 3: Guided Workshops at George’s Camera Attend one of three free photography workshops at George’s Camera on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard led by photographer Mickey Strand. Saturday, October 4: Photo Walks at Balboa Park Take a stroll through this beautiful park in central San Diego with Nikon Creator Kirill Umrikhin during one of three free guided photowalks. Sunday, October 5: Photo Walks at Robb Field Skatepark Join Nikon Creator Kirill Umrikhin for one of three free guided photowalks at this action-packed skatepark near Ocean Beach. Monday, October 6: Photo Walks at Sunset Cliffs Dramatic coastal landscapes and sweeping ocean views await in these free guided photowalks along the western shoreline of the Point Loma peninsula. Cost: Free (registration required) Register: nikonusa.com/tour NikonUSA on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to Measure & Pattern Read! November 1, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. In this 1-hour demonstration class, sewist and pattern designer Paige Plihal guides students through a complete introduction to demystifying sewing patterns. Paige will demonstrate printing and assembling a PDF pattern as well as laying out and cutting a simple tank top. Students will also learn how to read a printed pattern envelope, and leave with a list of resources for beginner garment sewists. Techniques are demonstration only, the last section of class will be Q&A. Come with questions and a place to take notes! Ages 10+ years. Children 8+ yrs are welcome to attend with an adult. Beginners welcome. No requirements. This class is a lecture-demonstration class, not a hands-on, project-based workshop. • 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: Sewing Fundamentals: Pattern Reading 101 San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Learn to needle felt! November 16, 2-5 p.m. Oh, butterflies! Fluttering bursts of happy colors! In this class, we will be making a butterfly out of wool, using needle felting techniques. Needle felting is a process where wool fibers are pressed together using long, special needles of different sizes, turning wool into felt. Because of the sharpness of the needles, this class is for students 12+ years old, and guards will be provided. During these three hours we will cut out butterflies from wool felt , “paint” the wings with wool, and shape the body dimensionally. Your butterfly can be turned into a brooch or hung on the walls. 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. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Code and play with bots! Discover how engineers, coders, and inventors build our future. This workshop blends creativity, real-world connections, discovery, and joyful career exposure to allow learners to explore future possibilities in a playful and engaging way that nurtures curiosity and build confidence of what tangible options are of interest and realistically available for their future. Registration is highly encouraged. Visit sandiego.librarymarket.com for more information. Audience: This program is recommended for children in grades 3 through 8 Location: Community Room Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Join the Healthy Adventures Foundation for our Fourth Friday series of health and wellness workshops. This unique class combines yoga and Pilates exercises to build strength and gain flexibility. From stretching poses to slow moving exercises, this is a great way to condition your body. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat if you have one. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Cheer on San Diego Super Bloom as they compete in the Western Ultimate League at our 2026 Season home games. Purchase tickets here: https://sandiegosuperbloom.com/tickets $15 for regular admission, $10 for student admission, kids under 10 are FREE. Bring your whole team! Group discount: 25 tickets for $200. Our Organization Established in 2020, Super Bloom Ultimate is a grassroots, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Diego, CA (EIN: 84-4174573). Our mission is to grow the sport of ultimate Frisbee with diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind. We do this by building community partnerships and providing diverse playing opportunities—including high-level competition—for women, trans & nonbinary athletes of all genders, and girls in the Greater San Diego area. In addition, we host skills clinics, recreational tournaments, youth events, community workshops, and more. Our Team San Diego Super Bloom is the professional ultimate team that’s affiliated with our organization. We compete in the Western Ultimate League (WUL) against several other professional teams on the West Coast. Our Sport With over five million participants in the United States and counting, ultimate Frisbee—or simply “ultimate”—is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Ultimate is a non-contact, self-officiated team sport with a heavy emphasis on sportsmanship. In 2014, the International Olympic Committee recognized it as an official sport. Home Game Schedule Game 1: 3/14/26 Game starts at 4 pm, doors open at 3:30 pm Clairemont Mesa High School, 4150 Ute Dr, San Diego, CA 92117 Game 2: 3/28/26 Game starts at 4 pm, doors open at 3:30 pm Clairemont Mesa High School, 4150 Ute Dr, San Diego, CA 92117 Game 3: 4/11/26 Game starts at 6 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave Room 113, San Diego, CA 92109 Game 4: 5/16/26 Game starts at 6 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave Room 113, San Diego, CA 92109 Super Bloom on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a fireside chat with Steve Olive, who served as the last USAID Mission Director for India before the agency’s recent dissolution. Olive is a retired minister counselor with a distinguished career of over 30 years spanning crisis response, regional diplomacy and strategic development across four continents, and he brings unparalleled insights into one of America’s most consequential bilateral relationships at a pivotal moment in history. As India transitions from aid recipient to a strategic partner, and as the U.S. reimagines foreign assistance following USAID’s dissolution, what lessons emerge from the ground? Olive will share what was happening in India during his final year, how Indian partners responded to the evolving relationship, and what USAID’s dismantling means for U.S. strategic partners like India. Drawing on his full career experience, Olive will offer personal reflections on the future of American foreign assistance and how the U.S.-India partnership should evolve as India emerges as a major global power. This is a rare opportunity to hear a candid, insider perspective at a moment when fundamental questions about America’s global role are being asked and answered in real time. This public lecture series is organized by the 21st Century India Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). For more information on India activities, please visit india.ucsd.edu. UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy on Facebook / Instagram

Bring your broken, non-working items—electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, and more—for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you take apart and troubleshoot your item. Even if we can't fix it, you'll learn more about how it was made and how it works. This is a fun event for the whole family, so bring your kids! We are expanding rapidly and will be hosting events all over San Diego County. Click the link below for more information. https://sdfixitclinic.org/ We hope to see you there! San Diego FixIt Clinic on Instagram

This year's course will feature poems by state poets laureate. The responsibility of a State Poet Laureate is essentially the same as the U.S Poets Laureate, “…to make public appearances at poetry readings or literary events and to promote awareness of poetry." 46 states and the District of Columbia have a State Poet Laureate, most appointed for a one or two-year term. Those participating in Poetry For The People XXlll will read selections from these State Poet Laureates and, most importantly, are encouraged to bring to the discussions their own insights, observations and perceptions. Class members’ contributions are a vital part of the class experience. Chuck Kamar received his Bachelor’s from Boston State and his Master’s from Boston University. He taught for 34 years in the Newton Public Schools, the last 20 of which were at Newton North High School. In 1998 he won the Paul E. Elicker Award for Excellence in Teaching. Register to receive reminder emails for this series. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram