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Twenty dance projects from around the country won grants totaling $100,000 dollars each today. These grants are among the most coveted in the dance world, but this round of winners is the last of its kind due to a funding shortage.

KPBS Public Matters initiative with Voice of San Diego recently launched a series all about housing called In Whose Backyard, and reporters Will Huntsberry and Jake Gotta answered questions about housing policy and progress in an AMA on r/SanDiego on Reddit.

Friends of Malcolm X Library Presents: Annual Gift Day 2025 Fundraiser Join us for a day of celebration, culture, and community as we honor Malcolm X’s 100th Birth Year at the Annual Gift Day Fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Malcolm X Library. Family Fun Day (12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Free Admission) Enjoy an afternoon filled with: • Live Music & Dance Performances • Youth Activities • Food, Merchandise & Information Vendors • Spoken Word • Opportunity Drawing & More! Featuring performances by: Brandon Flowers • HUELOVE • D’Style by DDW • Buffalo Soldiers • Errrverybodi Line Dancers • DJ Charles Egypt • Junkyard Dance Crew & more! Evening Soirée (5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Ticket Required) An elegant evening including: • Art Exhibition • Singing by Toot • Fashion Art Walk • Silent Auction • Hors d’oeuvres Tickets: • $30 in advance • $40 at the door Don’t miss this vibrant community celebration filled with art, culture, and entertainment! https://friendsofthemalcolmxlibrary.org/events/ Friends of Malcolm X Library on Facebook

The Giant Dipper in Belmont — along with the park itself — has been through some good, and a lot of bad, times. But after a century, it stands stronger than ever.

Chula Vista, like others in San Diego County, has grappled with building affordable housing for years as the region struggles with low inventory and skyrocketing costs.

At one shelter, kennels are hosed down with dogs inside them and the vast majority of dogs do not have beds, leaving them to sleep on concrete floors.

On September 10 at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET), author Kwame Alexander and ACOUSTIC ROOSTER producers Julius Harper and Nicole Velez will host a webinar for educators, librarians, and stations that celebrates the power of music, storytelling, and the arts in early childhood education! Attendees will learn how ACOUSTIC ROOSTER went from a beloved children’s book to a top-rated new PBS KIDS special and animated shorts, and why jazz education and performing arts are so critical to young children’s development. Attendees will also get access to FREE multimedia resources from PBS KIDS, and lots of fresh ideas on how to incorporate jazz and performing arts activities into their classroom or library story hours. Books by Kwame Alexander will be raffled to five lucky attendees!

Join us in a heartfelt celebration as we honor the lasting impact of Classics 4 Kids. Support access to transformative music education programs! Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Live Music ~ Hosted Cocktails ~ Buffet ~ Wine Bingo ~ Silent Auction Classics 4 Kids on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a transformative, liberating experience through the power of art! This in-person event is designed to help you reconnect with your inner niña and express any feelings that may arise. Through various creative activities, we will explore the feelings inside of us, fostering raw self expression and the experience of being held by community. During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to express yourself freely, using various art mediums and techniques. Possible activities so you can have an idea: watercolor, acrylic painting, playing with clay, oil pastels, collaging, poetry. No prior art experience is necessary – just an open heart and a willingness to explore. Discover the joy of reconnecting with your inner niña and unlocking your creativity. This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking personal healing, self-discovery, or an emotional release. This is a space for people who are seeking to be vulnerable and make genuine connections with others. All art supplies will be provided :) 100% of proceeds will go to TODOS SOMOS MIGRANTES, a local nonprofit that serves the migrant community.

September 28, 1-4 p.m. Come and explore the gorgeous natural blue of indigo in this hands-on natural dye workshop. You will learn a range of shibori dye resist processes in this creative workshop, including tegumo (spiderweb), ori nui (stitched), and itajime (clamped) shibori methods. You will also have the unique opportunity to work on a large and light organic cotton shawl (can be used as a bed cover). This textile will be approximately 40″ x 65″ and you’ll embellish it through shibori methods, followed by dyeing it in a natural indigo vat. You will gain a better understanding of the process and symbiotic relationship between indigo dye and this traditional textile surface design. This is a unique opportunity to learn the basic techniques to continue your journey into creating beautiful, unique textiles. Materials fee: $10 (cash) to be paid to instructor at the start of the workshop. This class is appropriate for ages 14+ years old. This class is designed for beginners as well as returning students. No prior experience necessary. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschool funds accepted: Click here for enrollment details. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram