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April 15 & 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a 1.5-hr break and 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Materials included. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ Instructor Erin Behling Join us in crafting your own woven stool! In this 2-day intensive series, each student will create their own stool from beech wood while learning the basics of woodworking, furniture design and traditional weaving techniques using Danish cord. While getting familiar with the tools in the woodshop during this course, students will learn mortise and tenon joinery basics, cutting joinery, shaping and finishing wood, how to cut tapered legs on the tablesaw, and of course– how to weave that beautiful seat with Danish cord! Methods we use in this class are different from our other woodworking classes, so this series will give you even more knowledge! • All levels are welcome; ages 18 and up. Must be able to attend all 4 classes. No prerequisite is required, but we do recommend taking our machine safety course: Intro to the Woodshop. • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Saturday, April 15 from 1 – 5 p.m. Instructor Jeanine Ertl No experience necessary. Age 15+ welcome! An ancient and eco-centered craft, Natural Dyes offer the creative a place to connect with the beauty and bounty of our planet’s rich offerings while creating with color and using our hands and minds to refresh our homes, our wardrobes and create one-of-a-kind palettes. At this hands-on workshop will teach you how to confidently approach this practice so you’ll be ready to continue on your own in the future. If you’ve ever looked into using Natural Dyes, you may have been intimidated by the many facets of the process (e.g. so many fiber types; why do we scour; what’s mordant; how to figure out quantities…). We’ll cover them all in great detail so you can get to creating with natural color today. All materials included. In this workshop we’ll cover: * a brief history of natural color * the unique habits of different fiber types * how to mordant. * natural dye preparation * natural dye process. * resting & rinsing EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE: * Intro to Natural Dyes booklet. * Samples from the dye pots * 3 scarves to dye (your choice: Chiffon Silk, Habotai Silk or Rayon-Bamboo) • Scholarships available. • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

March and Ash is proud to partner with Weed For Warriors Project to host a supply drop on Sunday, March 26 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. The supply drop will provide donations for veteran patients as part of SB34. In order to receive the supply drop bag and participate, veterans must show hard copy proof of service, state issued ID, and current California Medical Cannabis Recommendation. There will be a California medical cannabis recommendation station on site or you can visit the Dr. Weedy website to get your recommendation in advance. Event is taking place at March and Ash’s City Heights location, 2281 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego, 92105

Pony kissing booth sponsored by the Bonita Valley Horsemen a 501(3)c nonprofit. Fun for the entire family. Come and kiss a pony in our Easter themed booth. Petting the ponies encouraged! Learn about the fantastic multiuse trails in the Bonita area and how to help maintain them. Our trails are used by Horseback riders, Bikers, Runners and Hikers. The Bonita Valley Horsemen help maintain and acquire trails. Donations to help maintain the multiuse trails accepted and membership forms will available at the event. Small goodies given out for donations while they last. Receipts given upon request. If you would like a photo of your experience we will gladly take one for you with your camera or cell phone.

Join Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at their Grand Opening celebration in Hillcrest at The Hub Hillcrest Market, 1080 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. The newest Handel’s is kicking off their grand opening celebration with the first 100 customers receiving Free Ice Cream for a Year* (purchase necessary). An official ribbon cutting with the Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce will kick off the celebration on March 23 starting at 11 a.m. Guests will also be able to participate in a raffle where they can win a free pint once a month for a Year and more! The Hillcrest Handel’s marks the third for the city of San Diego but joins several other San Diego County locations that have become popular in the market. The Hillcrest store features local flavors including Black Cherry, Buckeye, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Graham Central Station, Oree-Dough, Salty Caramel Truffle, and more. The location offers dine-in, pickup, delivery, and catering. The new store is a 1,383- sq. ft. walk-up window location with nine service windows across the storefront for serving guests. The store hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more information about the Hillcrest Handel’s, visit www.handelsicecream.com/store/hillcrest or follow the Hillcrest store on Instagram @HandelsHillcrest.

Join us for a special evening with renowned Mexican chef Pati Jinich, from PBS series Pati's Mexican Table and La Frontera with Pati Jinich. Pati will be with us for the night to share insights and behind the scenes look into the upcoming season of La Frontera, and her many other works. Reception and refreshments will be hosted at Coasterra's ocean-side terrace with breath taking views of the San Diego skyline. This will be a memorable night you will not want to miss! NO cost to register or attend. SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

From the organizers: When Remy, a Black man, finds himself not only the owner of his late husband’s drive-in, but also the guardian of his straight, white teenage son, the two forge a relationship around the classic horror movies they regularly screen for the public. However, the grief they harbor over their shared loss threatens to fracture their bond just when they need each other the most. Written by San Diego’s most exciting emerging playwright, this haunting, funny, and loving story about race, sexuality, and family reveals the monsters and saviors we discover in each other. Visit: www.diversionary.org/monsters-of-the-american-cinema Diversionary Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Saturday, April 1 Choose Your Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Instructor Rene Rubalcava Appropriate for ages 12+ or children 6-11yrs if accompanied by an adult. Create a professional arm rod and mouth puppet of your very own. We guide you from start to finish, as you cut, hot glue, and assemble your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with the selection and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Hop on over to the San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm (formerly called the Children’s Nature Retreat), a 20-acre farm in Alpine, to celebrate Easter with the animals and participate in one of four Easter Egg Hunts. The annual egg hunts are a tradition at the Farm and this year, there will be one hunt per day from Thursday, April 6 through Sunday, April 9. The Easter Egg Hunts will begin at 11 a.m. each day. Tickets are $12, plus admission per child; the price includes one Easter basket and a total of up to 12 eggs. More than 4,000 eggs will be filled with plush animals, toys, and candy, spread out across the 20-acre farm. The Farm’s sweet bunnies will be there too in their brand-new location. Lastly, the Easter Bunny will be there every day at 11 a.m. for pictures and cuddles!

Learn the intuitive process of making your own oracle cards with SoulCollage®! Come explore the depths of your soul through imagery. In this workshop, you will learn the process, create cards, and experience a synergistic, creative environment. This workshop includes: - A detailed explanation of the SoulCollage® process - Materials to make 4 cards, including a reusable composition frame - An envelope to take home materials/imagery - A booklet with a detailed explanation of the SoulCollage® process including how to make cards, how to use cards, and card spreads. - Snacks & sips