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2 Tuesdays and 1 Thursday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. January 7, 9, and 14 (3 days, 9 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio How do you like your coffee? Made with your own two hands! Let's move away from the disposable cup and make something that lasts. In this beginner-friendly course, students will learn hand-building techniques—pinch, coil, and slab—to create functional drinking vessels. We will give special attention to coffee cups to encourage students to enhance their own morning coffee rituals; however, any favorite beverage will fit. We will learn to handbuild: mugs (cups with handles) tumblers (cups without handles) espresso cups matching saucers matcha bowls pour over coffee drippers While this is a beginner-friendly course, intermediate and advanced students may join. Students will learn how to: Wedge clay Roll out slabs using a rolling pin and wooden guides Utilize hand-building techniques for form and function Use templates Compress & strengthen clay to reduce air bubbles, cracks, and warping during the drying process Make handles Trim and carve into leather hard clay Apply decoration and texture Glaze vessels and reduce mishaps Materials: Clay will be provided. Please purchase a standard-size rolling pin and beginner’s pottery tool kit. Tools can be purchased locally at Freeform Ceramics in National City. We will also learn how to improvise tools with common household items. Please bring a notebook / sketchbook to class to keep track of wonderful ideas. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/53 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. February 4–25 (4 Weeks, 12 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio Experience the fun in “fun-ctional” ceramics! Learn and develop your hand-building pottery skills with three projects, such as a set of nesting plates, a berry bowl, and your own custom mug. Each class will introduce a new project to work on, which will require practicing different techniques to get to the final assembled piece. The last class will be reserved for glazing all the work produced during the class. At the class's completion, you will take home your glazed projects, finished and ready to be used. Beginning to intermediate students are welcome. Materials: The materials fee includes clay, glazes, firings, and the use of basic tools. It is recommended that students bring an apron and a hand towel for cleanup, as well as a notebook and pencil to write down instructions and sketch ideas. Max students: 10 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/52 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 7–February 11 (6 weeks, 18 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio (Includes model) This is a unique opportunity to study with two accomplished and warmhearted artist-educators in the same course. Ken and Stephanie are both well known for their ability to help each person find their own unique drawing abilities. Each week there will be a life model. On day one, Ken will introduce a simplified approach to gesture drawing and the fundamentals of figure and head construction. During Weeks 2 and 3, Ken will go deeper into the importance of gesture drawing in relation to constructing and composing longer poses. During the final three weeks, Stephanie will continue to build on Ken’s lessons but will include longer poses that will allow students time to incorporate the basics into an actual process of drawing or painting more finished figures and portraits. Materials: You do not need to buy everything on this list. Only buy materials that relate to the medium you plan to work with, or if you are more advanced, bring your own supplies. On day one you will only need newsprint, a drawing board, vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and one colored pastel for accents. Charcoal: Soft vine charcoal; 4B charcoal pencil; kneaded eraser; smooth newsprint; drawing board; rags or paper towels. If you prefer graphite: 2B, 4B, and 6B graphite pencils; kneaded eraser; 18˝ x 24˝drawing pad or 18˝ x 24˝ smooth newsprint; drawing board. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/51 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The Kurdish militant group announced a historic decision Monday to disband and disarm, after four decades of armed conflict. It comes days after it convened a party congress in northern Iraq.

From San Diego FC: SDFC fans can celebrate the launch of SDFC’s inaugural home jersey from Dec. 13-15. The weekend kicks off on Friday, Dec. 13, with fans getting the first chance to purchase the jersey at Eighteen Threads, San Diego FC’s official retail shop at Mission Valley Mall – before it’s available anywhere else in-store. The festivities culminate on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the home of SDFC, Snapdragon Stadium, with the Chrome Ball Cup, featuring 5v5 tournaments for men’s, women’s, and youth teams, with cash prizes for the winning teams in each division. Fans in attendance will also have the opportunity to purchase their inaugural home jersey on-site at the Chrome Ball Cup. A special Koy Sun-designed logo patch and T-shirt will be available at Snapdragon on Sunday. Chrome Ball Cup San Diego - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Snapdragon Stadium Thrive Park 5v5 Soccer Tournament: Divisions – Mens, Womens Elite, Womens Open, Youth (2011-2018) DIRECTV Players Lounge San Diego FC Chrome Ball SDFC Merchandise Trailer – Inaugural Home Kit Available for Purchase Partnership Activations Soccer Darts Food Trucks, DJ Beto, Future is Color+ more! San Diego FC on Instagram

Ukraine and European allies had demanded Russia accept a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday before holding talks, but Moscow effectively rejected the proposal and called for direct negotiations instead.

Duterte has been in custody of the International Criminal Court awaiting trial for crimes against humanity. That hasn't stopped him from running for mayor of his southern Davao city stronghold.

Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Join us for TAP’s 4th Annual Tinsel & Tails Holiday Extravaganza, a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer, paws, and fun! This family and dog-friendly event is free to enter and open to the public. Whether you’re looking for a fun outing with the family or just want to celebrate the season with your furry friends, this is the place to be! Event Highlights: * FREE Goodie bags valued at $100 for the first 50 attendees * Pawliday Market featuring local vendors with gifts and treats for both humans and pets including … Puppy Picnic Co — Pure Pawsh — Teressa Lane Jewelry — Kiki’s Pawtique — Spread Pawzitivity — Dog Devoted Vintage — Hera The Dog Vodka — Dexter’s Deli — Poisonousme Caricatures and more! * Food Trucks offering delicious bites from Pacific Island Crave, Prince St Pizza, We Be Grubbin, and Sabor Piri Piri * $5 Drinks to keep the holiday spirits flowing * Exciting Raffle and Silent Auction with amazing prizes * A Puppy Party for endless cuddles and cuteness * Festive Photo Booth to capture your memories * Music All Night with beats by DJ C-Riz to keep the party going * Fun for ALL ages! Kids crafts, face painting, hair stylist, magician, and the one and only DOG MAN will be there handing out some free Dog Man swag Mark your calendars and come celebrate with The Animal Pad. It’s a night of fun, festivities, and fundraising, all while supporting our mission to save dogs in need! The Animal Pad on Facebook / Instagram

School is back in session and many students are in dual-language or bilingual programs. We hear from educators about the wide-ranging benefits of bilingual education.

Singer/Songwriter Kate Russell performs a gritty rendition of her chart singles with her all star band. As Ben Fong Torres ( Founding Managing Editor of Rolling Stone Magazine) says "Like all my favorite artists Kate Russell is musically all over the place and in command wherever she goes." Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Du7RL8qLSaZO3lE9SgVZx Kate Russell on Facebook