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Join us for Day Camp at ArtReach! Lean into the season of fall with an engaging art workshop that encourage students to practice and experience gratitude, coziness, and community with their peers during a season of friendship and reflection. Students will be inspired by artists such as Fruit Face, Boba Jelly, David Hockney, and Yayoi Kusama. This session is for elementary age students in grades K through 5th. What to expect at ArtReach HQ: What to bring: Please pack a water bottle, lunch, and snacks for your child. A water refill station is available onsite. When: Art camp will be Monday, November 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Select the Day Camp and Extended Care options for pickup at 5 p.m. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before class. Where: We are located at 1065 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (on the corner of University and Vermont). Parking: We have limited space in our parking lot for drop off and pick up. Seats are limited! If you would like to add on a ticket for a friend, reach out and we will try to accommodate your needs. Running late? If you’re running behind, ArtReach staff members will be ready to catch you up! Something came up and you can’t make it? Please email us. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but credit will be provided for a future class at ArtReach HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. Safety: All participants must sign a waiver before attending a workshop. All students under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Youth drop off: Please plan to drop off students at the start of class. Only adults listed on the waiver may pick students up (with a matching driver's license or ID card).

Social Security employees are feeling "overwhelmed" and wait times for phone services are up as workforce cuts from the Trump administration are being felt throughout the agency.

Reporter Kevin Sack's new book is a history of Charleston's Emanuel AME Church, the oldest Black congregation in the South, where a white supremacist killed nine worshippers a decade ago.

Ahead of a self-imposed April 5 deadline, the Trump administration is close to clinching a deal with Oracle to oversee TikTok's U.S. operations.

They're fun, they're analog and they keep you connected to your loved ones. Journalist and author Rachel Syme explains how to write a great letter and keep up a lasting correspondence.

Become a Master Composter! Join us at the beautiful Water Conservation Garden to gain in-depth composting knowledge to expand your sustainable gardening practices. You can earn a certificate of completion after attending all 5 weeks, then go on to receive the Master Composter certification and badge after completing the additional requirements! Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course. Class size is limited. Attendees must preregister. After completing this 5-week course you will have a better understanding of how to: * Minimize your carbon footprint and reduce your methane emissions by keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill. * Create natural nutrient-rich soil amendments with your food and yard waste that help your garden grow. * Avoid using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. * Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention. The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting through lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The course covers the following topics: * In-depth traditional composting and the basics of composting with worms (vermicomposting) * Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!) * The microbiology of composting, including the role of fungi and bacteria * Bokashi fermentation for saving food scraps to compost * Macro decomposers in your compost pile * A tour of the Water Conservation Garden’s composting exhibit * The environmental impacts of composting * … and much more! Schedule (This class will meet Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.:) * March 15th, 2025 * March 22nd, 2025 * March 29th, 2025 * April 5th, 2025 * April 12th, 2025 How to get certified: Master Composter certification requires attendance at all 5 classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Certification is optional. Residents of unincorporated San Diego County receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. Course Fee: $25* *If this course fee presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Erin Stone at erin@solanacenter.org before registering to inquire. Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego. Thanks to our host, The Water Conservation Garden. Visit: Master Composter Course – El Cajon Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Instagram and Facebook

For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.

The four were part of a group known as the "Hong Kong 47," and were rounded up for taking part in an unofficial primary poll in 2020 that drew more than 600,000 people.

The sweeping Republican bill extends tax cuts while scaling back spending on Medicaid and SNAP. It now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature.

Trump said trading partners will face "reciprocal tariffs" ranging as high as 49% aimed at penalizing them for their trade barriers.