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Explore Handbuilding with Clay Thursday, September 5, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Ages 12+ welcome! Join us for Clay Chimes & Good Times — the next edition of Clay Happy Hour! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your very own ceramic bell using simple yet satisfying hand-building techniques. Start by pinching a clay bowl to form the bell’s body, then roll and shape a slab to craft the clapper. Add textures, playful details, and your own creative touch to make it uniquely yours. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for a new way to unwind, this open studio setting is a great chance to get your hands messy, meet new people, and let your creativity ring out. All materials are provided, and you’ll get to take home your handmade creations after they’re fired and ready for pick-up in 3-4 weeks. Grab a friend, enjoy some clay therapy, and discover the joy of crafting with clay! Just be sure to arrive before Clay Happy Hour ends at 7pm so you have enough time to complete your project! All materials are provided. No beverages are served–just clay and a good time! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • 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

Preserve Greater Golden Hill to Host “March & Roll” in South Park Family-Friendly Event Aims to Spark Conversation About Housing Policies On Sunday, September 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the 28th Street Playground in South Park, neighbors from the South Park and Golden Hill communities will gather for a “March & Roll”—an inclusive, lively, family-friendly walk-ride-and-roll event designed to bring neighbors together, raise awareness, and start conversations about how current state and local housing legislation is affecting the safety, affordability, livability, and future of San Diego’s neighborhoods. The event will begin in South Park, where participants can meet, mingle, and decorate their walking shoes, strollers, scooters, bicycles, and wagons. At noon, the group will follow a set route through the neighborhood, showcasing community spirit and solidarity while enjoying South Park’s tree-lined streets and historic charm. Organizers say the goal is not just to voice concerns but to encourage informed dialogue about how to balance growth with preserving what makes each neighborhood unique. Participants are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles, sun protection, signs, and festive decorations for themselves or their wheels. What: South Park “March & Roll” When: Sunday, September 7, 2025 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: 1612 28th St, San Diego, CA 92102 Who: Families, friends, neighbors, and community supporters Event Details: Free of cost About the Organizer: Preserve Greater Golden Hill is a grassroots, non-partisan neighborhood organization of South Park and Golden Hill residents who want to promote awareness of housing legislation and its local impacts. The event’s focus is on community engagement, respectful discussion, and civic participation. For more information about the organization, visit PreserveGreaterGoldenHill.com and @preservegreatergoldenhill on Instagram.

Join us for a free monthly meetup for health, wellness + fitness professionals in San Diego looking to expand their referral network. Our free monthly networking meetup is the perfect opportunity to: ᐧ Build strong professional relationships: Connect with other industry leaders and potential collaborators. ᐧ Expand your client base: Discover new referral sources and strategic partnerships. ᐧ Gain valuable insights: Learn from the experiences of guest speakers and other successful practitioners. ᐧ Boost your visibility: Increase your brand awareness within the local community. Who should attend: ᐧ Functional medicine doctors ᐧ Naturopathic and homeopathic doctors ᐧ Psychotherapists and counselors ᐧ Reiki / energy healers ᐧ Personal trainers ᐧ Nutritionists ᐧ Physical therapists ᐧ Yoga and fitness instructors ᐧ Massage therapists ᐧ Acupuncturists ᐧ Tarot / human design readers and astrologers ᐧ Chiropractors ᐧ Health, wellness + spiritual coaches --- Event Details: Date: First Tuesday of the Month 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meditation (optional) – led by Seaside Center for Spiritual Living 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Wellness Marketing Insights + Discussion – led by Locally Well San Diego 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Networking Locally Well San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

First, 200 Affordable Housing units land in Mission Valley. Plus, why the Marine Corps has now changed its relationship with an Oceanside credit-union. Then, in conversation with Voice Of San Diego we take a deeper dive into the major factors impacting the housing crisis in San Diego.

Upcycle Your Own Item! Learn to Carve & Block Print! Thursday, September 4, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Have you ever wanted to print your own designs on shirts and bags?! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of relief printing! Students will learn to design and carve their own linoleum stamp and block print an image onto fabric. We invite you to upcycle fabric from your own wardrobe or home for this class, so grab a well-loved favorite item or something that could use a fun refresh and begin imagining some fun designs you might carve and print! Because this class focuses on upcycling, please bring your own fabric to block print on. This can be clothing, a tote bag or something else. You may bring more than one item and the instructor can help you choose which to print on in class. We recommend you avoid fabrics that are especially thin, like satins and silks. All other tools and materials needed for this class will be supplied for use. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • 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

Join us this Saturday, August 30, from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.! Learn to create your own one of a kind ceramic air plant holders in this 2.5 hour workshop! There are many variations of designs for these vessels, and many options for surface design. We will explore texture using tools and objects to create unique designs and shapes that will dazzle your plants and bring the beauty to your home. Each student may create up to three holders. Your pieces will then be fired as-is (no glaze) for a natural, earthen aesthetic. If you’d like to make more than three plant holders during class and have time remaining, additional holders can be made for a $5 fee. Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after class. No experience necessary. All materials and tools provided. Ages 12+ years or 6+ years with an adult. We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • 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

6-Week Series to Build Your Skills! Sundays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 & 19, from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 10 a.m. – 1p.m. Learn the fascinating and ancient art form of ceramics with Meg, a full time potter, in this 6-week wheel series. Whether you’re a beginner or intending to deepen your relationship, all are welcome to experience the world of clay in this fun and friendly environment. By focusing on techniques to confidently create functional and aesthetic pottery, we will learn creative design, how to throw on the wheel, trimming and glazing! Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • 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

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Thursdays, August 28, September 4, 11, 18, October 2, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. In this 5-week wheel-throwing course, Ceramicist Briena Chavez guides students looking to build a solid foundation in ceramics while progressively developing their skills. This class is perfect for beginners and those who want to refine their techniques through a guided approach. Throughout the course, students will learn fundamental throwing techniques, trimming, altering forms, and glazing, gaining confidence on the wheel while creating functional pottery. Each week introduces a new skill that builds on the previous one, ensuring steady growth and mastery of key pottery concepts. Students gain hands-on experience with throwing and understanding of clay behavior from start to finish, as well as confidence in being on the wheel and a deeper knowledge of glaze choices and surface treatments. Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • 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. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Join us to hear from Jim Van Buskirk, author of a new book, "There at the End", on Sunday, September 21, at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. Jim has collected stories from Exit Guides, volunteers who are with people who choose to end their lives to relieve their suffering using do-It-yourself legal methods. This is important for people who do not live in a state where there is legal medical aid in dying or who are not eligible for this help. A Q&A session will follow his talk. This is a free meeting on Zoom. Register and receive your Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V78FENdUS8WCux-06V0TxA#/registration Hemlock Society of San Diego - Website / Facebook

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Wednesdays, August 27, September 3, 10, 17, October 1 From 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Learn the fascinating and ancient art form of ceramics with Meg, a full time potter, in this 5-week, weekday evening wheel series. Whether you’re a beginner or intending to deepen your relationship, all are welcome to experience the world of clay in this fun and friendly environment. By focusing on techniques to confidently create functional and aesthetic pottery, we will learn creative design, how to throw on the wheel, trimming and glazing! Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • 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