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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

In 2019, Louisiana's fourth graders ranked 50th in the country for reading. Now, they're 16th. Here's how the state, and one rural district, pulled it off.

Come celebrate the journeys—and unstoppable talent—of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Golden Buzzer Winners, Voices of Our City Choir. Your ticket purchase helps San Diegans rebuild their lives out of homelessness. Join us for "Music Brings Us Home," our Soulful Soirée and Benefit Concert on October 26. This year our fundraiser will be held at EVE, a breathtaking new bayfront event space in the heart of downtown San Diego. Mingle and meet the artists while enjoying live jazz, heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Concert features award-winning musicians, original compositions, and Voices’ internationally acclaimed performance ensemble. Voices of Our City uses the transformative power of music and the arts to uplift and empower San Diego's unhoused community. Don’t miss out on this unique experience celebrating an organization San Diego Magazine calls “an inspirational nonprofit.” Join us for the whole evening, or just the concert. Together we can change lives through music! Voices of Our City Choir on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

The Trump administration is looking to build an immigration detention facility at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, and pushing to speed up a review process, according to internal government communications obtained by KQED.

Welcome to Hilton San Diego Bayfront’s second annual BooFront Pet Costume Contest! All donations for our BooFront Pet Costume Contest will go to the San Diego Humane Society. Canine Ambassadors will be in attendance. Come get in a snuggle and learn about the amazing things San Diego Humane Society does all year long. Upon arrival, check-in with your dog in costume. You’ll be entered into our onsite giveaway! You'll also have a chance to connect with the community through local San Diego dog businesses in attendance. ON SITE PRIZES 1st Prize – $100 food & beverage credit at Hudson & Nash 2nd prize - $50 food & beverage credit at Hudson & Nash 3rd Prize - one pet entrée from the pet menu at Hudson & Nash Must be present to win Voting will take place at 12:30 p.m. Pups and their parents should be ready to walk the blue carpet and get their picture taken at Noon Participants and spectators will be given one voting slip. They are to cast one vote in the ballot box. Winners will be announced by 1 p.m. SOCIAL MEDIA PRIZE Chance to win an overnight stay at Hilton San Diego Bayfront on our Treat Your Pet Program. Select images from the event will be displayed on social media by Tuesday, 10/29. Our social media followers will like this post, tag your friend in the comments, and follow #hudsonandnashsd, #hiltonbayfront for a chance to win. Contest from Tuesday, Oct. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 31. Winner to be announced Friday, Nov. 1. Boofront Pet Costume Activities: Walk the doggy runway on the blue carpet. Caricature artist available to capture you and your four legged family member(s). First come, first served. $10 each (sorry, cash only). Grab a pup cup from Starbucks and a drink for yourself. Enjoy 20% off for lunch at our on-property, dog friendly restaurant, Hudson & Nash. Discount cards provided at check-in desk. Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Instagram