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We invite you to explore themes of guilt, love, betrayal, and ultimate family loyalty with New York Times bestselling author Ann Napolitano at the Carlsbad City Library as she discusses her debut novel (in a special re-release edition), "Within Arm’s Reach", which centers around the emotional story of three generations of an Irish-Catholic family as they are forced to confront ghosts of both their past and present. Registration for this event is not required, as it is free and open to the public. However, copies of "Within Arm’s Reach" are available for pre-sale below to be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. Note: This event will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly! Limited seating is available so make sure to arrive early to receive one of the Free event tickets that the Library will be distributing prior to the event. For more information visit: adventuresbythebook.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread! You will learn all about sourdough, and how to make your first loaf of sourdough bread with organic flour and local sourdough starter. Nothing tastes quite like fresh-baked, naturally leavened bread! Learn: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods Demo: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making naturally-leavened bread yourself at home! Taste: We’ll have a variety of sourdough bread flavors and will bake bread fresh during the workshop Do It Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own dough (to be baked the next day!) Class duration is 2.5 hours. Note: You will also need to turn your dough for about 2 hours after the class to prepare it for baking! Includes your own sourdough starter and take-home loaf of sourdough bread! For more information visit: fermentersclub.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join the community in celebrating the culinary flavors and locally crafted libations that make the downtown Cardiff district so unique. Come enjoy food, drinks, and live music at Taste of Cardiff! Cardiff's restaurants will be crafting decadent tastes to win your vote for the 2024 Morgan Mallory Golden Fork Award, while local businesses host Sip Stops stations. Each stop provides a sample of North County’s finest foods, craft beers, wines, spirits, and/or kombucha! Local favorites and performing artists will be located throughout the event in downtown Cardiff and Restaurant Row! For more information visit: cardiff101.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Avian Behavior International on Friday April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Avian Behavior International will be introducing our guests to their owls! The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more! Included with Museum admission. No registration required. Opportunities to pet the animals are limited and timed-tickets will be provided upon checking in. **Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals' well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to pet the animals. For more information visit: sdcdm.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Garibaldi will be offering a luxurious wine pairing dinner with renowned Northern Italian winemaker, Pio Cesare. Garibaldi’s al fresco bayfront setting, located on the 3rd floor rooftop of the InterContinental San Diego, offers the perfect ambience to enjoy an evening of Mediterranean food and wine. This special one night only dinner at Garibaldi will showcase some of Pio Cesare’s most notable wines alongside fresh and flavorful Mediterranean dishes from Garibaldi.

Join local author Laura McNeal, author of the 2019 Coronado Community READ, The Practice House, as she discusses her new book, The Swan’s Nest. The novel brings to life the unlikely love affair between two great 19th-century poets, Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. The Historical Novel Review calls it a “fitting tribute to the power of love and poetry” and Guernica says “It’s hard to imagine history more irresistibly told.” Books will be available to purchase courtesy of Bay Books Coronado. The author will sign books following the event. For more information visit: coronado.librarycalendar.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, 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! 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 April: The Art of Dialog: We will examine how, when, and why writers use dialog, as well as look at techniques to make our dialog more compelling. Concepts will include direct vs. indirect dialog, gestures, pauses, silence, and when to use (or not to use) colloquial speech! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Who are your characters? How do readers get to know them? Create distinct character voices by expressing who your characters are using what makes them unique—their experiences, their motivations, their influences. Our characters, whether fictional or non-fictional, have history, goals, and secrets that determine who they are and how they express themselves in their daily behaviors and interactions with others. This prompt-driven workshop will assist you in fleshing out your voices for new characters or existing WIP. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's Roundtable, we take a look at the outlook for San Diego energy prices in 2024. Plus, a KPBS investigation looks into how credit unions chartered in California have been relying on overdraft fees for revenue. Then, California voters could soon see a ballot initiative that would make it easier to prosecute overdose deaths as homicides.

Brain Balance is a brain wellness program designed to improve focus, behavior, social skills, anxiety, and academic performance. This workshop will discuss neuroplasticity, which is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization. No matter what age, profession, or stage in life you are in, learn the top pillars of brain health and best practices to enhance your cognitive, physical, social, and mental wellbeing for optimal functioning.