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Harlequin Heartwarming author Kristi Hong leads this single-session idea workshop about writing your romance novel. We’ll explore the essential elements of a great love story—from character chemistry and emotional tension to classic tropes and satisfying endings. Class will include examples from popular romances, guided exercises, and peer feedback on your ideas. Come prepared to write! (Bring paper, pencils, laptops, etc.) Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-22-love-on-the-page-writing-the-romance-novel-with-kristi-hong/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

On Friday, May 9, 2025, at 8 p.m., join us for a once-in-a-lifetime tribute concert to three of Mexico's most iconic musical figures -- Vicente Fernández, Juan Gabriel, and Rocío Dúrcal -- at the Magnolia Theater in El Cajon. This special concert, titled "Tribute to Three Greats," will feature a stunning performance by Mariachi Champaña Nevin, a world-renowned ensemble led by composer and trumpeter Jeff Nevin, Ph.D., who is widely considered a leading proponent of classical mariachi music. This unforgettable evening will transport the audience through a collection of timeless songs from these legendary artists, each performance evoking deep memories and emotions. With a 14-piece Mariachi accompanied by a 10-piece symphony orchestra, the show promises to be an emotional celebration of Mexico's musical heritage. Mariachi Champaña Nevin, who has been performing together internationally for the past five years, will bring the sounds of Mexico to life in a unique and breathtaking way. This will be the group's first performance in San Diego this year. Producer and promoter Javier Lugo, who grew up listening to the music of Fernández, Gabriel, and Dúrcal, has big plans to take this tribute on the road to share their unforgettable legacy with even more audiences. Mariachi Champaña Nevin's repertoire, which includes original compositions by Jeff Nevin and stunning arrangements of classic mariachi music, will be a fitting tribute to these beloved icons Tickets Available Now

Dixon Trail is the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the United States. Making that a reality for the millions of Californians who already live in harm’s way is a daunting and costly challenge that lawmakers are only just beginning to grapple with.

Knowing how to establish mood is essential to good writing. Hook readers early through the expression of believable feelings and a well-established mood. The best tools to create mood and atmosphere are simple literary elements. We will explore them in this three-hour workshop and write from prompts to try them out and build new stories. SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / 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 June: "The Art of Time": How do writers use time-shift devices to create storylines? How to craft effective memories, thoughts, and flashbacks? When to use summary? Habitual time versus continuous time. We will explore with examples. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-22-june-third-sunday-craft-with-rich-farrell/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Join Us June 7 to Support San Diego's Youth On Saturday, June 7, 2025, we invite you to a night of elegance, inspiration and purpose - San Diego Youth Services' Gala and Benefit Auction. This evening honors the remarkable 25-year legacy of CEO Walter Philips, whose leadership has transformed SDYS into one of San Diego’s largest youth-serving organizations, providing life-saving support to over 14,000 children, teens and young adults each year. Your presence at the Gala will help us raise vital funds for youth facing homelessness, trauma and crisis - giving them a path to safety and success. Event Highlights: - Gourmet 3-course dinner and welcome reception - Live Auction with unique items and experiences - Live Paddle Raise to help support vulnerable youth - Moving stories of hope and resilience - A joyful celebration of past achievements and future possibilities Tickets are available but selling fast - reserve yours today. Together, we can help build futures for vulnerable youth in San Diego. URL: Website: https://sdyouthservices.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=505 Date and Time: On Saturday, 07 June 2025 at 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Venue details: VESPER Venue, 2875 Dewey Road, San Diego, California, 92106, United States Price: General Admission: $250 San Diego Youth Services on Facebook / Instagram

A free 20 minute breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Sarah Ahn is America's Test Kitchen's social media manager and the creator of the Ahnest Kitchen website. She records her experiences on Instagram and TikTok of living with her Korean immigrant parents, chronicling her mother’s cooking, grocery shopping trips, and more. Many of Sarah’s posts have gone viral with 10+ million views, and they have sold grocery stores out of products. She has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, Yahoo News, and Good Morning America. Nam Soon Ahn, her mother, is a former restaurateur whose culinary wisdom and recipes form the foundation of this book. Together, they honor their heritage with love, flavor, and authenticity. Visit: https://creativemornings.com/talks/sarah-ahn CreativeMornings San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations' food and children's agencies in Yemen's capital, detaining at least one U.N. employee, officials said.

Expand your gift for prose to writing fiction from your own life experiences. Craft epics tales of good fiction that slightly drift from “just the facts, ma’am” while getting feedback from other writers as well as your instructor. During each prompt in this three-hour event, participants will unveil layers of wordsmithing prowess by writing vignettes of memory based on life’s experiences, everlasting encounters (good and bad), people and places you vividly recall, and so forth. Transform each memoir into a respectfully reconstructed piece of fiction not confined by autobiographical ‘fact.’ Open to beginners as well as the more experienced writers. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Tired of giving soap or socks to honor the father(s) in your life? Make a personal card to honor your father(s) and gift it! In this workshop, we use tarot cards to explore fatherhood’s energy. We will celebrate our relationship to fathers and fatherhood through writing and a collage project, with room to explore challenging connections and what we’ve learned from them, including looking at connections forged with chosen family as well as blood family. The simple tarot journaling process we will use will help you discover and uncover your connection to fathering energy and how it can best nurture you. And if you wish, create personal tarot card art you can keep for yourself (your Inner Father) or a card for your actual father or person who fathered you. Bring an open heart, paper and pencil, and some photos of the father you are honoring (photos of you or your father(s)), and any images you feel express the gifts and lessons of that relationship. Please feel free to bring your own tarot deck(s) though your instructor will provide a variety of tarot images. Remember you can point the arrow of this inquiry towards your own father, or towards yourself in the role you play with your children or those you parent. All perspectives and experiences welcome; no prior writing or tarot experience necessary. Comes with a PDF for continuing your exploration on your own. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram