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The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Finding Nuance”, juried by award-winning artist, Krentz Johnson. The water-based media exhibition runs Dec 1-28, 2024, at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, Dec 6, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Visit: https://www.sdws.org/shows.php?ID=24 San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook

County officials said helicopter larvicide drops will be done next Wednesday and Thursday, if necessary, to cover nearly 1,400 acres of hard-to- reach potential mosquito breeding areas.

All staff were put on leave at the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Congress created the entity in 1987 and, among other things, it helped drive down veterans homelessness.

Premieres Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Alaska Native villages fighting for survival against climate change. With the Howard Center at ASU, why communities are relocating, and struggling to preserve their traditions. Also: an investigation into Russian atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine.

Learn to Hem Your Pants or Skirt today! December 8, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. In this 2-hour intermediate sewing workshop, sewist Paige Plihal guides students through a complete introduction to hemming simple woven pants and skirts. Students will bring items to learn on and hem, exploring how to measure inseam, calculate hem allowance, and finally turn, press and hem their too-long garments. Paige will give a demonstration on a blind hem and hemming denim as well, these techniques will be for discussion only. Students should bring a 2-4 pieces of clothing to explore hemming. Expect to hem one pair of pants/skirt, or potentially more if time allows. Appropriate types of clothing: woven, unlined (NOT knit) garments from stable fibers such as cotton, linen and viscose. No denim or slippery, silky fabrics. This is a beginner class, familiarity with threading and basic functions of a sewing machine is required. This class is ideal for ages 14+ years. Requirement: Students must have sewing experience, be familiar with how to wind/load a bobbin and sew basic stitches, and/or have taken an introductory sewing class at Craft Collective, like Sewing Fundamentals | Meet the Machine or Family & Beginner Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. Visit: Sewing Fundamentals | Learn to Hem San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The National Labor Relations Board told employees Wednesday that DOGE staffers would be assigned to the agency, one day after a whistleblower alleged DOGE may have removed sensitive NLRB data.

Attention Business Owners! The Port of San Diego is continuing its annual workshop series, How to Do Business with the Port, with the third session on Wednesday, December 18. The third and final workshop, "Meet the Project Managers," will be an in-person only session and is a unique opportunity for business owners to connect directly with Port project managers and waterfront businesses seeking professional services. The Port collaborates with a wide range of vendors and service providers from industries such as construction, project management, engineering, special event services, and more. This workshop is open to all trades and industries, offering insights into how businesses can become successful partners with the Port. We look forward to working with you! WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: -Stability of multi-year contracts. -Learn about the Port’s needs and upcoming projects, and how your business can help. -Learn how to bid on available business opportunities. -Learn how to receive contract opportunity notifications. -Meet with Port project managers from a variety of departments. -Light refreshments will be available. Visit: https://www.portofsandiego.org/events/port-sponsored-events/how-do-business-port-workshop-3?utm_source=free_event_listing&utm_medium=kpbs&utm_campaign=how_to_do_business_workshop3&utm_id=how_to_do_business_workshop3 Port of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra for a musical feast for Thanksgiving with Beethoven's beloved Pastoral Symphony. The concert also includes Bach’s solo aria, "Ich esse mit Freuden mein weniges Brot" from Cantata 84, duet "Der ewig reiche Gott" from Cantata BWV 192, featuring soprano Emily Ortlieb and bass Andrew Garrett. Admission is free with free-will donation at the performance. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Registered audience receive directions to free parking. Visit: Thanksgiving Blessings

Katherine Maher, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the White House proposal to eliminate federal funding for public media.

An independent vaccine advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met to discuss and vote on vaccine policy for the first time since the change in administrations.