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Learn to Measure & Pattern Read! Thurs, July 24, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. -OR- July 31, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. In this 1-hour demonstration class, sewist and pattern designer Paige Plihal guides students through a complete introduction to demystifying sewing patterns. Paige will demonstrate printing and assembling a PDF pattern as well as laying out and cutting a simple tank top. Students will also learn how to read a printed pattern envelope, and leave with a list of resources for beginner garment sewists. Techniques are demonstration only, the last section of class will be Q&A. Come with questions and a place to take notes! Ages 10+ years. Children 8+yrs are welcome to attend with an adult. Beginners welcome. No requirements. This class is a lecture-demonstration class, not a hands-on, project-based workshop. • 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. Visit: Sewing Fundamentals | Pattern Reading 101 San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

No badge required! Nobody gets left behind when Walt Disney Studios’ live-action family adventure LILO & STITCH lands at San Diego Comic-Con International. Fans can celebrate their ‘ohana both inside and outside the convention with interactive experiences - from ‘cool’ photo ops to behind-the-scenes moments with the talented cast and creators who brought this beloved story to life in the new live-action blockbuster. Disney’s LILO & STITCH Activation: A Taste of Paradise in San Diego! WHEN: Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Sunday only) WHAT: Catch the wave with Disney’s LILO & STITCH at San Diego Comic-Con—no badge required! Cool off at this fun, family-friendly activation featuring island-inspired photo ops and a sweet taste of paradise with free shaved ice served daily. Unnecessary cuteness guaranteed! WHERE: Gaslamp Diagonal, adjacent to the Omni Hotel (where Sixth Avenue ends) Disney LILO & STITCH Panel: A Look Inside the Continuing Phenomenon WHEN: Friday, July 25 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. WHAT: The original animated hit LILO & STITCH has become a global franchise, spawning a 65-episode TV series, three direct-to-home entertainment films, a 26-episode anime series in Japan, multiple video games, theme park attractions, comics, books, a certified Platinum soundtrack album – and now, a live-action film inspired by the original. Join cast and creatives including Chris Sanders (creator, writer, and original voice of Stitch), Maia Kealoha (Lilo in the new film), Tia Carrere (original voice of Nani, now playing Mrs. Kekoa), and Sydney Agudong (Nani in the live-action film) as they revisit the franchise’s enduring legacy and offer a closer look at the new movie. The film is currently the #1 movie of the year at the global box office. WHERE: Room 6BCF in the San Diego Convention Center

Join us at the Mission Valley Library in San Diego on June 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an eye-opening evening focused on ocean conservation. At 5:30 p.m., we’ll be screening a powerful documentary on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of marine plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean. The film examines the environmental and wildlife impacts of plastic waste, highlighting how it threatens ecosystems far from shore. Following the screening, stay for a dynamic panel discussion featuring experts from the Scripps Seabird Scientist, the Surfrider Foundation, the Save the Albatross Coalition, and Captain Charles Moore, the pioneering researcher who first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Documentary starts at 5:30 p.m.) Location: Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108 Admission is free | Light refreshments provided We hope to see you there! Please RSVP at: bit.ly/GarbagePatchFilm or scan the QR code on the flyer.

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Get outside, connect with an amazing community, and help bring a new eco-park to life! Join us for a fun and fulfilling morning at Grant Park, where you’ll connect with others, enjoy the fresh air, and make a real difference. This future nature education center and eco-park will provide free STEM and environmental learning experiences to thousands of underserved students per year! Help create a beacon of green space in the heart of Mission Valley by joining your community in vegetation removal and weeding, trash pick-up, graffiti removal, and occasional planting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a flexible schedule to contribute 2 hours of service. Events are held every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. RSVP Here: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1098649 Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: Bring trash grabbers, loppers, hand pruners, shovels, and gloves (if you have them) Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required Other Items to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event There are restroom facilities at this location All ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature. The San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

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