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Learn to needle felt! Saturday, July 12, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Have you ever wished you’d stumble upon a tiny fairy house while walking in a deep forest? Join felting artist Sophie Ancel in this 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn to make your own little house using needle felting techniques. Students will use natural wool roving and batting, felt, beads and simple embroidery. The class requires the use of sharp felting needles and we will cover how to safely use felting needles. Guards will also be provided. Each student will have the option of creating a tiny home equipped with a door, window, and decorated with flowers and leaves. This little home can be used as a box as the roof can act as a lid! You will be given a tiny light for added fairy house magic. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • 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

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! All supplies are provided. Audience: Recommended for elementary school-aged children through adults. Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

San Diego's Zohreh and Susie Ghahremani share "Memory Garden," a children's book about a grandmother and granddaughter bonding through stories, culture and gardening.

Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission! This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom. If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com. Audience: This event is recommended for adults. Children are welcome! Location: Seminar Room A Friends of Mission Valley Library on Facebook

Learn to make your own Flower Press Book! Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Embrace the beauty of the season with the timeless tradition of flower pressing! Join us for a laid-back beginner bookbinding class where you’ll craft your very own Traveler’s Flower Press Book—a perfect companion for capturing nature’s blooms. If you have never made a book, don’t worry. This is a beginner book, with no stitching and step-by-step instructions along the way. All supplies are included. This beautiful book features sturdy wooden covers adorned with fine papers from around the world, a bookcloth spine, and six pages dedicated to pressing your flowers. Its compact size and ribbon closure make it the ideal addition to your pack or purse for a scenic walk or hike. Every step of the way, Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie will guide you with expert instruction, teaching you how to create your book and sharing her top flower pressing tips. Plus, we’ll have plenty of time to press a few flowers together to kickstart your collection! You’ll leave with your new handmade Travelers Flower Press Book, flowers that you press, and a fresh joy for connecting to nature. No experience necessary. Ages 15+ years welcome, or 10-14 years with an adult participant. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join an interest list for new class date notifications. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Fresh bread is the best… and add some cheese, oh my! Wednesday, July 9, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Discover the secrets of Brazil’s beloved Pão de Queijo in this hands-on workshop! Learn how to craft these delicious, chewy cheese breads from scratch, exploring traditional techniques and the rich history behind this iconic treat. We’ll also get creative with variations featuring different types of cheeses and unique flavors, taking this classic recipe to new heights. Perfect for food lovers and curious cooks, this experience will transport your taste buds straight to Brazil with samples to try! This workshop is for 10+ years with a participating adult, or 15+ years. All ingredients and materials included. • Military & first responders discounts. • Scholarships available. • 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

For years, Frontwave has benefited from an exclusive agreement that funnels young Marine recruits into the credit union. A previous KPBS investigation showed Frontwave relies on overdraft fees from Marines and others as a key source of revenue.

"One of the Good Ones" is writer Gloria Calderón Kellett's first full-length play and will run at The Old Globe through June 22. Plus, our Midday Movies critics celebrate independent cinema and an upcoming Japanese film series. And finally, your weekend arts preview.

Cinema Junkie joins Midday Movies to spotlight Digital Gym Cinema, a microcinema keeping cult classics, international gems and community film events alive in San Diego.

A new UC San Diego study finds harmful chemicals in the air. And insurance claims after last week’s plane crash could get complicated. Then, a conversation about the impacts of broad government austerity on communities. Also, Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis says the city’s budget fight could be setting up a serious show-down between the city council and mayor. Finally, San Diego Unified is looking for student and family feedback on a proposed policy that would further limit students’ access to their cell phones at school.