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Summer Solstice marks the beginning of the new season, the longest day and shortest night of the year. What better way to celebrate than gathering with a group of writers around a traditional Solstice bonfire. For this Solstice celebration let’s take ourselves and our notebooks bayside in San Diego’s beautiful Mission Bay to gather around a fire-ring and write our way into the shortest night. We’ll begin in the still-bright light of day and watch the sun as it descends into the watery horizon and evening begins. Bring your beach chairs and writing materials. Participants will be sent the exact location and directions prior to our gathering. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-20-summer-solstice-celebration-with-judy-reeves/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Agents often share that what makes a memoir stand out in the marketplace is a strong author’s voice. In this workshop we will uncover the soul of the writing with fun and interactive voice techniques to make the storytelling as dynamic as possible. Students will also learn how to craft smooth transitions as well as how to enter and exit a chapter or scene. Participants will gain a better understanding how to create a seamless text that takes the reader between past memories (flashbacks) and present-day experiences and observations. We will work on bringing the theme of the piece to life so that the manuscript will resonate with universal meaning. Symbolism will also be explored as a way to deepen the writing and flesh out the theme of your book. Class structure: Except for the first class, the first hour will be lecture and the second hour will be read and critique where participants can workshop their material or class assignments. Tone of class: We strive to create a supportive, nurturing environment where participants feel encouraged to share, risk and connect to their most creative self. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-06-28-memoir-iv-with-marni-freedman-and-tracy-j-jones/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

You've put in the time training, you made the effort to show up, and you did it, you finished the Rock & Roll Race! Gather your squad and head to the rooftop for some well deserved fuel. Show you bib or medal and receive 25% off brunch food items. Discount available between 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at The Rooftop by STK. *Discount excludes beverages. Visit: https://www.hyatt.com/andaz/sanas-andaz-san-diego/events-and-attractions?id=2b66fc6a-4186-303b-99c4-537e575f5587

Urban Havens: Gardens of Historic North Park and Burlingame—the San Diego Floral Association’s annual “garden tour with a difference,” will feature eight distinctive gardens in the lovely historic neighborhoods of North Park and Burlingame. Burlingame, a ten-block neighborhood between North and South Park, is known for its rose- stained sidewalks and historic craftsman homes and Spanish Revival bungalows. The gardens all surround historic homes, and range in theme from natives, tropicals, edibles, and waterwise exotics to flowering trees and blooming roses. Tickets purchased online before the event are $30. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase on the day of the event for $35. San Diego Floral Association on Facebook

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A state law puts limits on when a county sheriff can transfer an inmate to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, based on their criminal record. Advocates point to records showing San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez might have violated that law in at least one case.

That's how the head of the World Health Organization paid tribute to Nabarro's lifelong public health leadership. A physician, Nabarro was a leading voice in the effort to quash the COVID-19 pandemic.