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Join Janice Smith, VMF’s Education Coordinator and Certified Forest Therapy Guide, on a guided Forest Bathing walk at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center in Julian, CA. Forest Bathing, also called Shinrin-Yoku, is a practice that supports healing and wellness through guided sensory immersion in forests and other natural environments. It is not a hike with a destination or goal, rather a series of guided open invitations aimed at slowing down and taking time to wander and notice nature. Shinrin-Yoku originated in Japan in the 1980’s to address a spike in stress related illness during the new tech boom. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest” and yoku means “bath.” So Shinrin-Yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere or taking in the forest through your senses with the intention of receiving therapeutic benefits. The walk ends with a tea ceremony, using foraged local plants made by the guide. Note: This experience is for adults only and is limited to 10 participants. Must Register at www.VolcanMt.org/August-2025-Shinrin-Yoku Location: VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, Julian, CA Cost: $35 per person Volcan Mountain Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Police Department will host a drive- thru gun exchange event this weekend.

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. ‘’21st Century Impressionist Paintings” After 150 years of Impressionism, artists today still use the “fleeting moment” of sensation to create spectacular painting results. We will use a broad spectrum of techniques to achieve these optic phenomena. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

As famine plagues Gaza, NPR exclusive reporting looks at the U.S. role in the humanitarian crisis. Many former officials NPR interviewed share a common refrain: Did we do enough to prevent this?

Spark your imagination this summer during Discovery Days at The Forum Carlsbad! This complimentary summer series will be held every Thursday morning in July from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Garden Area near YETI. On July 24, join us for interactive pirate training and stories with a local pirate! Adult supervision is required. Also enjoy special activations by participating retailers. - Snack Station by Jimbo's - Coloring Books by Rylee + Cru - Refreshments by YETI - Samples by Tubby Todd Bath Co. Visit: https://theforumcarlsbad.com/events/the-forum-carlsbad-discovery-days-ahoy-matey-pirate-day-2025 The Forum on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at OMA on June 6 for Street Level x Art Walk! Discover musicians, artists, and craftspeople from across your street to all across Southern California. This month we are featuring Celeste Barbier, a singer and sound healer with a voice that blends vintage charm and modern elegance. Her background in classical music, jazz, and contemporary favorites allows her to create an atmosphere of warmth, and sophistication. We will also have an artist tour of Mary Jhun’s Exhibition, "In Losing Sleep I Painted," at 6 p.m. and local artists and craftspeople selling their work on our terrace and in the OMA store. Bring your family, meet new friends, or roll in with your crew to create your O’riginal experience with artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs at OMA’s biggest social events of the summer. Street Level is open to all ages and admission is FREE for all guests in partnership with Oceanside Art Walk. Drink tickets are an additional fee. Adults 21+ who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages must show ID. Reserved Tables are available for sale to accommodate our music lovers. Reserve yours now! ($100 to reserve table for 4) Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

FREE | NO BADGE REQUIRED |18+ Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27 Prepare to be pulled into the terrifying world of Alien: Earth, FX’s newest sci-fi horror series. This summer, FX transforms the Hilton Bayfront Lawn into “The Wreckage,” an immersive, two-part fan experience inspired by the wreck of the USCSS Maginot—complete with interactive missions, mysterious alien specimens, and chilling surprises. Activation Schedule: Thursday, July 24 The Wreckage: 11 AM – 4 PM The Wreckage: Code Red (night mode): 4:30 PM – 8 PM FX Insider Drop Site: 11 AM – 4 PMFriday, July 25 The Wreckage: 10 AM – 4 PM The Wreckage: Code Red: 4:30 PM – 10 PM FX Insider Drop Site: 10 AM – 4 PMSaturday, July 26 The Wreckage: 10:00 AM – 4 PM The Wreckage: Code Red: 4:30 PM – 10 PM FX Insider Drop Site: 10 AM – 4 PMSunday, July 27 The Wreckage: 11 AM – 3 PM FX Insider Drop Site: 11 AM – 3 PM

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon: where fresh water and saltwater meet and mix, migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and many animals find a home. This guided tour will inspire all to watch and listen for various birds that rest in – and fly across – the salt marsh and mudflats. No matter the season, you can enjoy, photograph, and identify a host of native plants. Our Nature Center Loop Trail is accessible, providing fun for all. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 9+ – Registration Required RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/discovery-tour-september-6/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

For more than six decades, The Beach Boys’ music has been an indelible part of American history. Their brilliant harmonies conveyed simple truths through sophisticated, pioneering musical arrangements. The Beach Boys transcended their music and have come to represent Californian culture. They provided fans around the world with a passport to experience love, youthful exuberance and surf culture. The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. (Note: This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks; the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.) The Beach Boys on Facebook / Instagram

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon: where fresh water and saltwater meet and mix, migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and many animals find a home. This guided tour will inspire all to watch and listen for various birds that rest in – and fly across – the salt marsh and mudflats. No matter the season, you can enjoy, photograph, and identify a host of native plants. Our Nature Center Loop Trail is accessible, providing fun for all. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 9+ – Registration Required RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/discovery-tour-august-2/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram