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Tuesday–Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 25 – 27 (3 Days, 18 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Geoff begins all classes with lessons in watercolor handling, notably the relationship between brush mixture and paper moisture and the concept of connection. During the daily demonstrations, the class will cover color mixing, brush handling, and contour drawing skills. Painting from life gives you the opportunity to observe directly from nature different forms of light and surfaces. There will be a focus on impressionistic interpretations of fruit and flowers through the use of watercolor techniques to express form: wet on wet, wet on dry, dry brushing, splattering, lifting, and most importantly adding water. Ideally students will learn to see nature in a new way. Materials: Geoff will share a materials list after registration. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/19 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Come enjoy Tropical Night with San Diego’s professional volleyball team, the San Diego Mojo, on Thursday, February 20, as they take on the Omaha Supernovas! Dress up in your most vibrant and bold tropical wear to cheer on the Mojo at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University. Show up early to be one of the first 1,000 Mojo fans to get a tropical Mojo shirt! You can cheer on the Mojo by sporting your SPIKEtacular island wear. With tickets starting as low as $15 before taxes and fees, everyone can enjoy an exhilarating night of professional volleyball. San Diego Mojo Pro Volleyball on Instagram and Facebook

Knowing how to establish mood is essential to good writing. Hook readers early through the expression of believable feelings and a well-established mood. The best tools to create mood and atmosphere are simple literary elements. We will explore them in this three-hour workshop and write from prompts to try them out and build new stories. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-02-23-mood-and-atmosphere-with-aimee-truchan/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Interested in writing your own series? You’re in luck. Writers will learn all the basics, including what information to repeat in subsequent books (and why), how to make every volume a stand-alone, and how and when to conclude a series. Join us for this fun, interactive program! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-02-22-serious-about-series-with-robin-r-d-kardon/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-02-16-february-third-sunday-craft-with-rich-farrell/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego’s professional volleyball team, the San Diego Mojo, invites you to Jorts and Sports night on Friday, February 7, to witness their battle on the court against the Vegas Thrill! Located in Viejas Arena at San Diego State University, come cheer with Mojo Nation in your dashing denim jorts to get the players of San Diego Mojo amped up. Be one of the first 1,000 fans for a chance to receive a stylish Mojo bucket hat, the perfect accessory to any pair of jorts. Invite your friends and family to dress out for a thrilling Friday night showdown — a game you won't want to miss! San Diego Mojo Pro Volleyball on Instagram and Facebook

Hybrid writing is a popular creative writing approach used by contemporary writers. This lively class will explore unusual, interesting forms of writing–ideal for both prose and poetry writers. Craft lessons will introduce each specific form, and we will read aloud several examples. Prompts will allow students to practice and experiment with that week’s form, and sharing will be encouraged but not required. Additionally, the final class will include opportunities and considerations for publication submission. Classes may be purchased individually or as a group (for a package discount). Ideal for anyone looking for a safe, supportive environment to try on new forms and expand one’s writing! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-02-08-winter-writing-experimental-forms-with-joyce-hayden/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Can I quote song lyrics in my manuscript? Or talk about how much my main character enjoys eating at McDonald’s (TM)? What if I want to write about real people? Can I be sued for defamation? And what about publishing contracts? Are there red flags I should look out in contracts with agents and publishers? This session will answer these questions and more, in a user-friendly accessible manner. You will learn what to worry about and more importantly what NOT to worry about, and when (and how) to find affordable legal assistance if you need it. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-02-09-publishing-law-101-with-jacqui-lipton/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

Here, five takeaways from a week when the Trump administration has had to deal with the Signal chat leak, announced new tariffs and made more deportations.