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Create handmade cards to send to children in the foster care system. For 5 years, the founder of Song in Motion has contributed to an annual Cards For Cubs fundraiser by creating and donating over 250 handmade cards. Song in Motion is inviting the community to attend our FREE card making event where attendees ages 8+ can create their own cards to send to children in the foster care system! All supplies are provided. Last year, we welcomed 26 attendees who created over 100 cards in support of the Cards for Cubs* annual fundraiser. This year, we are setting an ambitious goal of 150 cards! Help us reach this goal by attending this FREE event. All supplies and materials are included, all you have to do is show up and get crafty! February 22, 2026 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. You are not required to stay for the full event, come and go as at convenient time for you. Location: Seaside Arts Center 11130 E Ocean Air Dr. San Diego, CA 92130 *Not a drop off event, all minors must be supervised by a guardian at all times* Learn more at Songinmotion.org Song In Motion on Facebook / Instagram

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A celebration of seasonal flavors and new beginnings. Ring in the New Year with an extraordinary evening at Valle, where Chef Roberto Alcocer presents a special multi-course tasting menu inspired by Mexico’s vibrant ingredients and the spirit of celebration. Experience an unforgettable night of coastal elegance as we toast to the year ahead with exceptional cuisine, curated wine pairings, and Valle’s signature hospitality. Welcome 2026 surrounded by ocean views, candlelight, and the flavors that define our MICHELIN-starred kitchen. Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2025 Location: Valle Restaurant, Oceanside, CA Experience: Seasonal tasting menu + optional wine pairings Price: $250 plus tax and gratuity* Celebrate the final night of the year with us — a culinary journey to remember. Valle on Facebook / Instagram

Chris Blanco’s conceptual photographs delve into the complexities of human emotion, crafting beautiful, surreal narratives that reflect our most powerful inner experiences. Visit our immersive installation and step into his latest captivating scene—capture your own moments and experience his inspiring vision firsthand. This specially crafted installation will consist of a new scene Chris will build within the gallery. The installation will feature some of the props used in past projects to transform the gallery into a space of wonderment and awe. Chris will host the gallery during his Opening Reception on January 17, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., giving guests and collectors the chance to get to know Chris, his process, and even take photos within the installation. The exhibition will go live in the gallery beginning January 7, and end on January 25. During this time patrons can visit the gallery and experience this unique installation during our regular business hours. Art Scene West on Facebook / Instagram

Sen. Alex Padilla was never officially in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, but his national profile led many to believe that he’d be a favorite to win.

Learn some basic sewing skills to mend your clothes. Instructors from the Visions Museum of Textile Art will teach you how to sew on a button, repair a hole or a tear in a shirt or sweater. Bring an item of clothing you would like to mend, and we will show you how fix it or patch it. You may also learn how to make and attach a creative decorative patch or embellishment to your, shirt, jacket or jeans. You may also practice sewing a button onto a heart or star shape and learn some basic sewing stitches to make a simple gift ornament. Supplies will be provided. Event is open to ages 12-18. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Instagram

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room

Candidate Laura Fernández won a resounding victory, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation's politics started by her predecessor.

Beginning spoon carving. In this introduction course of carving Woodworker Paul Maschka will be sharing the ancient style of green wood hand carving with simple but very precise hand tools–a small carving axe, straight blade carving knife and a curved hook knife. With proper techniques, green wood can be intricately sculpted into extremely beautiful, functional and unique pieces of art. Paul specializes in Viking-era cutlery. This Scandinavian style is still being crafted around the world. In this workshop, students will be creating a straight tea spoon or straight cooking spoon. This class is designed for the beginner as well as more experienced carvers. There is no prerequisite for this class. All of the necessary tools and materials will be available to students for this class. Tools and chopping blocks will be available for purchase after the class. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome, or 14+ years with an accompanying adult! Visit: Woodworking | Beginner Spoon Carving San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Several lawmakers around the state — including L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn and state Senator Shannon Grove, who represents a large swath of the Central Valley — have called for César Chávez Day to be renamed “Farm Worker Day” in light of the allegations.