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President Trump has touted apprenticeships as part of his promise of a golden era for American workers. But are his administration's investments enough?

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Mission Brewing - East Village. Serving the San Diego community since 1913, Mission Brewery has a rich history and delicious craft beer. We’re excited to share our legacy with you. Mission Downtown is dog friendly and kid friendly. Under 21 policy: Please contact Mission Brewing - East Village for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/mission-brewing-east-village Happens on the following Dates: Jun 19, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jul 17, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug 7, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bonsai Bar on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the season by the water as Hilton San Diego Bayfront transforms into a coastal winter escape filled with sparkling lights, waterfront cheer, and festive moments for all ages. From November 14 through December 8, Father Joe’s Villages hosts its 2nd Annual Holiday Villages at the Bayfront: A Cause to Celebrate, showcasing beautifully decorated Christmas trees and sharing the organization’s impact across San Diego. Throughout December, guests and locals can enjoy a lineup of signature holiday happenings, including pictures with Santa (Saturday, December 6, 4-7 p.m.) and storytime with Mrs. Claus (Saturday, December 6, 6-7 p.m.), live carolers fill the air with classic holiday tunes from 4-6 p.m. Guests can also enjoy breakfast with Santa (Sunday, December 7, 9-11 a.m.) at Hudson & Nash, where families can share a meal (and a wish) with Santa himself. On display daily, a life-sized gingerbread house will be decked out in a San Diego-style theme. During the visit, children can craft a letter to Santa from November 29 to December 25 and leave it in the magic mailbox, which delivers it directly to the North Pole. Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Instagram

Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work. This course is designed to inform and empower aspiring engineers and designers to unleash their creativity while sharpening their technical skills. This is an in-person program for youth in Grades 3 - 5. Registration is encouraged. Carmel Mountain Ranch Library on Facebook

Premieres Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. In South Korea, Milk Street finds a recipe that will change the way you cook chicken noodle soup: Korean Hand-Torn Noodle Soup with Chicken (Sujebi). Then, we make a quick Korean Spicy Stir-Fried Pork, which offers a lesson in working with Korean pantry staples. Finally, we learn how to make Korean Stir-Fried Chicken with Rice, inspired by communal dining at South Korea's dakgalbi restaurants.

In this 2.5-hour introductory workshop, students are provided with a wooden spoon blank to power carve. The instructor will cover safety, basic carving techniques, and spoon design fundamentals. Functional and decorative spoons are fun to use and display! The instructor will share her tips on achieving beautiful curves within a design. This workshop is designed to teach you how to safely craft your own spoon through power carving. Material fee: $5 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. This is an introductory workshop in Power Carving. Another intro class offered is Intro to Power Carving | Sculptural Art. Once an intro class has been taken, students are invited to explore Intermediate Power Carving with Intermediate Power Carving | Carving a Bowl. This class is appropriate for ages 18 and older. No experience needed. All materials included. Visit: Intro to Power Carving | Carving a Spoon San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The Poway Symphony Orchestra will open its 2025-2026 concert season with "Dvořák in America" on Sunday, Nov. 16, 202,5 at 4 p.m. at the Poway Center for Performing Arts. Under the baton of Conductor John LoPiccolo, the orchestra will present Dvořák's sweeping masterpiece, Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World") and his passionate Cello Concerto, with acclaimed cellist Cello (Qiele) Guo as guest soloist. This concert promises to capture the heart of Dvořák’s time in America — filled with warmth, spirit and unforgettable melody. Visit: https://pcpa.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19149 Poway Symphony Orchestra on Instagram and Facebook

Newsom ya ha prometido rechazar una iniciativa de ley que impondría un impuesto sobre el patrimonio del 5% a los multimillonarios del estado para reforzar Medi-Cal. Los legisladores progresistas y sus aliados en los sectores laboral y de la salud parecen tener la esperanza de que Newsom apoye una idea de financiación diferente y poco viable.

In celebration of America’s historic Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) in 2026, the Pacifica Quartet presents a program featuring works by Ives, Korngold, and Dvořák—a rich musical collage inspired by themes from the American experience. Visit: Pacifica Quartet Pacifica Quartet on Instagram and Facebook