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First hour: Class discussion on monthly topic. Hour 2: Q&A for basic tech questions in the final hour. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/valencia-park-malcolm-x-library Valencia Park/Malcom X Library on Facebook

Mark your calendars for our Summer Artisan Market & Wine Tasting on Saturday, August 9 at the Mission Bay Beach Club (2688 E Mission Bay Dr)! The market is free entry and runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with local vendors—perfect for shopping. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy 10 wine tastings on our scenic bayside patio, with live music and delicious food and drinks available onsite. Tickets are limited, don’t miss out! Mission Bay Beach Club on Facebook / Instagram

For newly diagnosed patients, as well as those going through or having completed breast cancer treatment, Scripps offers this Spanish-language support group as a safe space to find emotional support, understanding, new coping skills and encouragement. Group members share experiences, knowledge, hopes and strengths in a relaxed and confidential setting. Hosted by Scripps Cancer Center, this free support group is offered either in-person or virtually through Microsoft Teams or phone. Advance registration required, at 619-394-0792 or lugo.sabrina@scrippshealth.org.

'Summer Sessions' Backyard Bash returns for its 6th volume on Sunday, August 24 from noon–3 p.m. at Pali Wine Co.’s Little Italy outpost, celebrating their release of this year’s Neighborhood Winery ‘Summer Sessions’ natural wines. Guests will enjoy plentiful pours of five fresh, limited-edition summer blends, like the zesty Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc “Convertible” and juicy red “Gone Fishing,” paired with thoughtfully curated bites from local culinary talents, including chefs from Paradisea, Cellar Hand, The Friendly, Michi Michi Bakery, and more. The afternoon also features DJ sets by Pink Panther Project and Max Trzcinski, plus limited-edition merch supporting food sustainability nonprofits Berry Good Foundation and Zero Footprint. Tickets are $75 and include all food, wine, tax, and gratuity, with discounted pricing for Pali Wine Co. Wine Club Members. These bottles sell out every year, so it’s the perfect chance to sip, snack and snag your favorites before they’re gone! Pali Wine Co. on Facebook / Instagram

From 60s rock n’ roll to 2000s anthems, get ready to test your music knowledge with Decades Music Trivia Night at Coomber Craft Wines! Complete with delicious wines and captivating prizes, this friendly competition will benefit children in need thanks to local nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. A suggested donation of $10 will go directly towards Fresh Start’s mission of transforming the lives of underserved youth through no-cost reconstructive surgeries and medical care, as well as providing care for survivors of human trafficking. You can be a part of this worthy cause by showing up and showing out with your best music knowledge! Prizes available to winning groups! To learn more about Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and their life-changing work, visit FreshStart.org. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Facebook / Instagram

The Coronado Historical Association is delighted to host noted historian, author, and SDSU lecturer Richard Carrico for the final installment of the Fall 2025 Wine & Lecture Series. Mr. Carrico will be covering the buried history of San Diego's lost city: El Presidio Real de San Diego. Established in 1769 and abandoned by 1835, El Presidio was the first permanent European settlement on the Pacific coast and was the base for all the Spanish missions that spread throughout California. Come explore the history and hidden remnants of this National Historic Landmark through this fascinating lecture! Join us Thursday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available now by clicking Register Now above! Member ($15 each) Non-Member ($20 each) Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted. If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242. About the Speaker: Richard L. Carrico, writer and educator, is a U.S Army veteran. He is a lecturer in the Department of American Indian Studies at San Diego State University and lives in Warner Springs. He is a well-respected scholar, public speaker, and researcher who has made significant contributions to our understanding of local Native American culture. His primary area of research is the Indian people of southern California and northern Mexico followed closely by the Spanish colonial period in San Diego County. Richard was recently presented with the prestigious Norman Neuerburg Award for Outstanding Contributions Towards the Study and Preservation of California’s Missions, Presidios, and Ranchos. In addition to more than 30 publications in professional journals, Richard is the author of an award-winning true crime book "Monsters on the Loose" (2024), "History of Wines and Wineries of San Diego County" (2016); Ramona and other books including the revised "Strangers in a Stolen Land: The Indians of San Diego County" (2018). Beyond the academic realm Richard has authored historically or archaeologically based articles for the San Diego Union, California Magazine, Ranch and Coast Magazine, San Diego Home & Garden, and other popular magazines. He also has authored stand-alone chapters in four academic books. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

Spookiness meets the heat in our mash-up of a summer celebration and Halloween! Get ready to turn up the heat and the haunt! Join us for Summerween, where spooky season meets summer fun in the ultimate adults-only costume party. Whether you’re a beachside vampire, a poolside witch, or just a ghoul looking for a good time, this is your night to slay. Tickets include: - Guaranteed entry - First Drink - Entry into costume contest - Access to photo stations - Access to free Summerween craft station to make a momento to take home Tiny Kitten Coven will be on-site with some scarily cute cats and kittens available for adoption and to pet and play with throughout the event as well! What's a witch without their familiar? We will also be having a few Summerween themed vendors join the event so you can browse, sip and shop! Serpentine Cider & Smokehouse - Website / Facebook / Instagram

Whether you’re looking at placement options now or planning ahead, learn about the different types of residential settings, what they cost, and how to choose what’s best for your situation. FREE & open to the community! For more information or to pre-register visit alzsd.org/classes or call (858) 492-4400.

Applicable to comedy, drama, and reality, this unique course is designed for creative aspiring writers with no prior experience—as well as those with screenwriting experience—who seek to break into television writing. Learn in an interactive environment the basics of creating, writing, and presenting your first television script for both drama and/or comedy, including how to take your idea to the next step and create a complete half-hour or one-hour television script. Beginning and professional writers are welcome. Prior screenwriting experience is not required. Students will be emailed several TV scripts (shooting drafts) in PDF format prior to the first-class session (and more during the course) to be read in advance if possible. We’ll also be viewing videos related to the topics throughout the course. This course will also include special guests, including WGA writers and producers working in television today. Students will get the opportunity to ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look into how television is made, learning about the different career paths to becoming a professional television writer and what showrunners, producers, creative executives, and fellowship competitions are looking for from writers working today. Note: Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Be sure to sign up today! SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Your story isn’t meant to sit quietly on the page. It’s meant to breathe. To move. To make people lean in and forget to blink. In this 6-week creative “play shop,” you’ll bring your writing, your wild ideas, your lived experiences, and your talent—and together we’ll transform them into a performance that grabs an audience by the heart. Every week, you’ll share your works-in-progress, get real-time feedback, and watch your material rise to a whole new level. And because this is me, we’ll do it with laughter, play, and a whole lot of “Wow, I didn’t know I could do that.” By the end? You won’t just have a piece you’re proud of but a performance ready for our LIVE in-person showcase that will leave your audience talking about you long after the curtain falls. All levels welcome. Whether you’re new to performing or a seasoned pro ready to stretch yourself, you’ll be seen, supported, and challenged to shine. Note: There will be no session on October 2. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram