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Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than 30 water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of Athens.

Meet on Thursdays — 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 25, May 2, May 9, May 23, May 30, and June 6 (*no class on May 16) Join us in our 6-Week Copperplate Calligraphy workshop for beginners. Copperplate is the most commonly recognized traditional calligraphy script, making it a must-have for every calligrapher. Even if you are a lover of Modern calligraphy, learning Copperplate will help you to develop your own style! Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Modern calligraphers who want to learn the basics of Traditional Copperplate calligraphy. Lefties are welcome :) In this 6-week session, we will cover: The basics of pointed pen calligraphy. How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen. Step-by-step instructions on the Copperplate alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase. Materials included: Beginner calligraphy pen Calligraphy nibs Sumi ink Workbook/practice sheets Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com Strenger Studio on Facebook / Instagram

SDRVC monthly Walk N Talk from Sikes Adobe to the base of Bernardo Mountain. Come join SDRVC staff for our monthly Walk N Talk, Thursday April 11th, starting at the beautiful Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead. We will be taking a leisurely stroll to the base of Bernardo Mountain, enjoying the fresh air and scenic views along the Coast to Crest Trail. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise, learn about the local area from San Dieguito River Park Ranger, and meet new people! Don't miss out on this chance to explore the outdoors with us as a part of the Year 7 Coast to Crest Trail Challenge, completing this hike as a group or on your own brings you one hike closer to the Year 7 C2C Challenge completion which earns you an EXCLUSIVE patch and Certificate! Stay after the hike to enjoy a tour of the Historic Sikes Adobe Farmstead! For more information visit: sdrvc.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The weather system previously known as Hurricane Debby was not quite done with parts of the U.S. Sunday as flood warnings remained in effect in North Carolina and thousands were without power in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

A team of NPR reporters and editors reviewed the transcript of last Thursday's news conference and found at least 162 misstatements, exaggerations and outright lies in 64 minutes.

Kamala Harris has long voiced support for action on climate change, during her career in California and as vice president. Environmentalists hope that background signals she'd take major steps if elected.

U.S. women cruised to victory in the 4 by 400 relay in Saint-Denis, France. American men, meanwhile, prevailed in a hard-fought relay at the same distance, beating Botswana.

In a photo finish, Masai Russell of the U.S. captured a gold medal in the hundred-meter hurdle sprint, beating a French runner by 0.01 seconds.

Now that Vice President Harris is the Democratic presidential nominee, Donald Trump’s polling advantage is erased, his messaging is upended and a campaign focused against President Biden has to adapt.

Thursday, April 18 — 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Learn the easiest way to paint beautiful florals and garden friends using the simple technique of brushstroke painting! It all comes down to exactly how to load your brush and then apply that to your surface. I will show you how to get that opaque look using a series of basic strokes that you build up together to get one cohesive look. In this class, you will learn how to use a round brush for every stroke to create pansies and a dragonfly. We will practice on my special reusable worksheets, and then move on to our project surface of a wooden Easter egg that you can display to showcase your work! All materials are included to complete the class. Come learn a new skill and bring out your creative side this year! Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructor: Lisa McCague of Beautiful Day Calligraphy Class Size: 8 students Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com