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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

With teens, it doesn't help to just say no to screen time. Instead, experts suggest teaching them to be smarter viewers of content, and learn to recognize how influencers and algorithms can manipulate them.

The Trump administration's actions toward some news outlets "paint a really alarming picture of deteriorating media freedom in the U.S.," says Katherine Jacobsen of the Committee to Protect Journalists

CREATE A UNIQUE BANDSAW BOX! Bandsaw boxes are beginner-friendly and have a variety of uses. Once you make one you can make many! In this one-day workshop, students will create a box made from a single block of wood using the bandsaw. We will cover shop safety and methods for cutting and gluing your box. Students will also learn sanding best practices and how to achieve a perfect finish using beeswax. We welcome all makers, from beginners to advanced. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring your own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a short break mid-class. ABOUT WOODWORKING FOR WOMEN & NON-BINARY The Woodworking for Women class series is designed to empower women & nonbinary individuals in a supportive and educational woodshop environment which is predominantly a male-dominated space. In this series, most workshops and classes are project-based. The series covers the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on various tools and machines. Most classes also introduce various machines, sanding, glue-up methods, and finish techniques for finishing your project. Choose from a variety of classes and projects to develop your skills. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • 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

The Yachtley Crew Block Party at Music Box! Yachtley Crew has come a long way since they sold out Music Box a record-setting 8 times. They've since sold out The Sound in Del Mar and toured nationally. For Music Box's 9th anniversary we are closing India Street and putting on a block party. We would like everyone who has ever geeked out to YC to wear their best white nauticals and join us for a 4000 person yacht rock sing along to reflect on what's become of Yachtley, and whats become of Music Box! Visit: Yachtley Crew Yachtley Crew on Instagram and Facebook

When you think of Coachella, you probably picture the festival. But there's much more to know about the place it calls home.

The Music Company (TMC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit music studio located in the heart of Pacific Beach, offers innovative programs and services to empower local musicians and build a thriving community of independent artists. As part of its commitment to San Diego’s vibrant music scene, TMC hosts Women’s Night Jam Sessions, every other Thursday evening throughout the year. Women’s Night Jam Sessions are free, and offer a safe and inclusive space for women to connect, share ideas, and express themselves through music. These sessions foster conversation and creativity, strengthening the presence of women in music. For more information about Jam Sessions and other TMC programs, or to support TMC and local artists with a tax-deductible donation, Visit: The Music Company Hosts Ongoing Women’s Nights Jam Sessions The Music Company on Instagram and Facebook

The International Memoir Writers Association (IMWA), in collaboration with Executive Producers Marni Freedman and Tracy J. Jones, are thrilled to present the 10th annual San Diego Memoir Showcase on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at The David and Dorothea Garfield Theater in La Jolla. This touching, powerful, funny and just plain brilliant one-night-only theatrical event will be full of compelling true stories based on the theme “But I Did It Anyway!” Visit: https://www.lfjcc.org/about/boxoffice.aspx International Memoir Writers Association on Facebook

For generations of Black workers, federal government jobs have provided a path into the middle class. The Trump administration's workforce cuts are now throwing that sense of stability up in the air.

A few of these global soups have unusual ingredients: A chicken that hasn't yet sung, waterleaf with dew drops, a zebu organ. Don't worry, we've got subs. And prep time for some is as short as 1 hour.