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KPBS Staff picks for where to hike, camp, birdwatch, bike and make the most of San Diego's sunshine and open spaces.

On Display Now! The private world of author Mary Jane Parkinson Exhibition runs November 21 @ 11 a.m. - December 31 @ 5 p.m. For information about attendance at the Mary Jane Parkinson Legacy Reception on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, contact: ecaa@eastcountyart.org Mary Jane Parkinson is a name synonymous with Arabian horses. She is the author of several books about the Arabian horse including: "The Kellogg Arabian Ranch: the First 50 Years" (1975) "The Tersk Heritage: in Recognition of the History and Future of the Arabian Horse" (co-author) (1986) "And Ride Away Singing (1989) The Romance of the Kellogg Ranch (1990)" "Gladys Brown Edwards: Artist, Scholar, Author" (2006)“ Janey” served for over twenty (20) years as Editor of the Arabian Horse World Magazine, becoming a leading voice and authority in the industry. Please join us for a tribute to this 99 year old chronicler of the Arabian horse in America. The Wieghorst Museum and the Botanical Garden are open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are open on other days by appointment. Please note: If you are coming from any distance, call (619) 590-3431 in advance to confirm the Museum is open. The Museum is staffed by volunteers only and occasionally we may be closed when volunteers are not available.

Family-owned and operated, we take pride in upholding the tradition of excellence that has been enjoyed for over 50 years. Shop a vast collection of local makers and small business owners all in one place! Community driven and artisan inspired, it's truly a unique experience! With hundreds of handcrafted and mindfully curated art & crafts featuring photography, fine jewelry, specialty food, blown glass, wood art, metalwork, vintage wares and more! Three days for the price of one ticket - you won't find a better bargain! Visit: https://harvestfestival.com/del-mar#

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court changed the way California treats people with severe mental illness. We spoke with dozens of participants to learn how it’s working.

Help us show a little extra love to the animals in our care during the holidays! You and your young family members are invited to stop by our San Diego Campus anytime between 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and help with any (or all!) of our various project stations. Projects may include making meatballs for dogs, decorating hiding boxes and cardboard toys for cats, putting together hay burritos for our small pets and more! Registration is open to the first 50 families — just one registration per family is needed. Visit: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=830cc00f-67d2-4f9e-b5d4-55d4fbb64d43&ApplicationFormNumber=3 San Diego Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook

Investor-owned utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is selling the Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk to San Diego County five years after it bought it.

Can I quote song lyrics in my manuscript? Or talk about how much my main character enjoys eating at McDonald’s (TM)? What if I want to write about real people? Can I be sued for defamation? And what about publishing contracts? Are there red flags I should look out in contracts with agents and publishers? This session will answer these questions and more, in a user-friendly accessible manner. You will learn what to worry about and more importantly what NOT to worry about, and when (and how) to find affordable legal assistance if you need it. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Travel disruptions continued across the country on Sunday, with over 1,600 flight delays and nearly 500 cancellations.

Hawk Watch is an informative educational Biologists Talk and Q&A with falconry or ambassador raptors for you to see up close and personal! The outdoor program lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (restrooms available) and is followed by an option for additional roadside observations of wild raptors and other wildlife including a Bald Eagle nest where you'll drive your own car less than 2 miles on paved roads and come and go at your leisure. Biologists and local expert volunteer observers will help you spot and identify birds and show them to you through our high-powered professional telescopes. In the event of rain, we will still have the educational program inside the Art Barn Gift Shop, but the usual falconry flight displays will not occur in the barn. There is no hiking portion of Hawk Watch, but we recommend wearing sturdy shoes for uneven terrain and going on your own to the nearby Ramona Grassland Preserve hiking trail after the program. Hawk Watch is wheelchair accessible, and we recommend using one if walking on uneven terrain could be a safety hazard for you. We hope you can make it! Wildlife Research Institute on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to Carve a Spoon! Sunday, December 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Beginning spoon carving. In this introduction course of carving Woodworker Paul Maschka will be sharing the ancient style of green wood hand carving with simple but very precise hand tools–a small carving axe, straight blade carving knife and a curved hook knife. With proper techniques, green wood can be intricately sculpted into extremely beautiful, functional and unique pieces of art. Paul specializes in Viking-era cutlery. This Scandinavian style is still being crafted around the world. In this workshop, students will be creating a straight tea spoon or straight cooking spoon. This class is designed for the beginner as well as more experienced carvers. There is no prerequisite for this class. All of the necessary tools and materials will be available to students for this class. Tools and chopping blocks will be available for purchase after the class. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome, or 14+ years with an accompanying adult! • 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