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FREE writing workshops are open to writers with any experience level and working in any genre. We’ll look to Nature to guide our process and be inspired by ideas from Ross Gay’s Inciting Joy and adrienne maree brown’s Emergent Strategy. We’ll set goals, share supportive feedback, and build a sustainable writing practice through autonomy and accountability as we build community. Bring your laptop, journal, or other favorite writing tools (pens and paper will be provided). Come for each class or drop in as you are able. We’ll celebrate our work in a public reading. Held in partnership with San Diego Writers, Ink.

Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New 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. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. Open to writers of all genres. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Come check out Second Tuesday Explorations! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers. Members may also purchase a discounted bundle of six months for $186 total. April: Suspense & Tension: We will explore ways to sustain tension and create suspense in your writing. If you are working on a story, this is a good class to bring in a draft and do some rewriting! Techniques we will study will include setup, seed-planting, delay, image patterning, and complications. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Asian Story Theater presents “Where We Lay Our Sorrows Down,” a one-act play with puppets and soundscape by ARTS (A Reason to Survive) that explores grief and the healing power of Nature. Written by Thelma Virata de Castro, the play is part of her Far South/Border North Cultivating JOY social justice campaign. Content Advisory: Grief, death, implied suicide. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

In 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A Los Angeles judge is holding the first hearing to reexamine the case.

Asian Story Theater presents “Where We Lay Our Sorrows Down,” a one-act play with puppets and soundscape by ARTS (A Reason to Survive) that explores grief and the healing power of Nature. Written by Thelma Virata de Castro, the play is part of her Far South/Border North Cultivating JOY social justice campaign. Content Advisory: Grief, death, implied suicide. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Asian Story Theater presents “Where We Lay Our Sorrows Down,” a one-act play with puppets and soundscape by ARTS (A Reason to Survive) that explores grief and the healing power of Nature. Written by Thelma Virata de Castro, the play is part of her Far South/Border North Cultivating JOY social justice campaign. Content Advisory: Grief, death, implied suicide. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Holiday Inn Carlsbad - San Diego, an IHG Hotel! Get ready to immerse yourself in all things wedding as we showcase the latest trends, ideas, and inspiration for your big day. From stunning bridal gowns to exquisite floral arrangements, our event will have it all. Meet talented vendors, sample delicious food, and sip on bubbly while you plan your dream wedding. Whether you're a bride-to-be or simply love weddings, this showcase is a must-attend! Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with joy, laughter, and wedding magic. See you there! Complimentary Bubbly Sponsored by Exclusive California Makers. Fashion Show by Designer Osmar Naranjo of Cynderella Brides.

Do you want to see your writing in magazines? Would you like to receive a check for what you write? If your goal is to write personal essays and get paid for them, this is the class for you. We will go through idea generation, how to find publications that are right for your idea, and how to pitch to editors and locate their e-mail addresses. You will finish the class with several ideas for essays, where to pitch them, and with a list of resources to build those bylines! Note: We are offering TWO scholarships for writers who self-identify as having financial need. If you are interested, please contact Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org. Thank you! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Please join us for a powerful evening of healing and transformation. The solar eclipse is a time of new beginnings in which spiritual power is magnified, so it is the perfect opportunity to initiate the changes that you desire. The topic that we’ll focus on is prana and breath. The eastern schools of metaphysics have long spoken of the importance of breath. They considered proper breathing essential to healthy living. The evening will consist of: - A short talk on how the breath draws in the essential prana that helps us to rebuild the physical body. - Breathwork exercises - You will be seated in small groups of 3 recipients per certified healer, each with a minimum of 5 years of metaphysical training, - Specific divine light rays will be directed into your chakras to release negative energies. - The divine light will then be used to uplift your consciousness wherever it is needed. - The healers will then work on your nervous system to release blockages and revitalize your nerve body. Whether you are seeking physical, mental or emotional transformation, Divine Light healing is a full-spectrum aura therapy. It offers spiritual upliftment in every area of life including a greater sense of self-reliance and self-confidence, release of past traumas and negative habits, accelerated development of talent and abilities and greater harmony in all types of relationships. “Spiritual energy is the single biggest key to building and sustaining health, because it connects you to your source of health.”- Barbara Martin & Dimitri Moraitis – The Healing Power of Your Aura The aura is crucial to healing because it is the place where you generate the spiritual energy to manifest health. Built on the clairvoyant experiences of renowned teachers Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis, these healing techniques have been endorsed by medical luminaries C. Norman Shealy and Dr. Richard Gerber. NEIL MINTZ is a certified Divine Light Teacher through Spiritual Arts Institute, with 12 years of intensive study in metaphysics and healing. Neil currently volunteers his fulltime to serving the Institute as Director of Events and Outreach, on the Board of Directors, and teaching workshops and classes. Neil’s teaching style is open and accessible. He focuses on helping students understand how to apply the teachings in their everyday lives. For more information visit: spiritualarts.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Theme: Mindfulness Centered on the Body Talk topics: understanding sensations and perceptions, understanding our body, understanding our stories This six-week class will provide an introduction to mindfulness meditation as a practice that offers an opportunity to experience the mind as free from reactivity. Such freedom produces a well balanced mind. The goal of the class is to teach you how to be mindful of the present moment so as to live a full and fulfilling life. The class is recommended for ages 18 and up. Everyone is welcome to drop-in on any class during the series. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com