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Looking to enhance your woodworking skills? Curious about using hand tools and shaping wood? In this one-day workshop, students will learn about the properties of wood and how different wood species need to be approached when sanding and finishing. We will cover shop safety and how to use various machines such as the bandsaw, spindle sander, edge sander, and drill press. The skills learned in this course will allow you to elevate your future projects by adding curves and texture. We will build upon machine knowledge and cover wood shaping using various hand tools such as rasps, files, spokeshaves, hand planes, chisels, and gouges. Whether you’re new to the woodshop or have extensive woodworking experience, we welcome you to join us for an afternoon of shaping wood! 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 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. • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts

The Hausmann Quartet and Maritime Museum of San Diego are excited to partner to present the eighth season of "Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime", a quarterly concert series performed aboard one of the Museum’s historic world-class vessels, the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley that operated for 60 years on San Francisco Bay. Four concerts will be performed throughout the year at the Maritime Museum February 26, May 21, September 17 and November 19. All concerts are Sundays at 2:30, and include an intermission for a total length of under two hours. Each creative program will also include informative and entertaining commentary between selections from noted UC Santa Barbara musicologist Derek Katz. The Hausmann Quartet would like to recognize the support of pH Projects, The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego’s Community Enhancement Program. KPBS is the exclusive media sponsor of "Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime". ADMISSION: Tickets are from $10-$100 Advanced Tickets: $55 VIP Reserved seating $30 General Admission $25 Maritime Museum members $10 students/military $40 Package deal for museum + concert admission Save on season subscriptions (4 concerts): $190 Reserved seating, $100 General Admission Tickets at the door (day of concert): $60 VIP Reserved seating $35 General Admission $25 Maritime Museum members $12 students/military $45 Package includes museum + concert admission SOCIAL MEDIA The Hausmann Quartet: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Maritime Museum of San Diego: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A deal was reached Sunday to end a week-long strike that had shut down a major shipping artery in the Great Lakes, halting the flow of grain and other goods from the U.S. and Canada.

Warner Bros. and Mattel set out to create a movie marketing machine — including more than 100 brand collabs and viral social media campaigns — to build excitement for the film's July 21 release.

The wildfires that killed more than 100 people in Maui are the deadliest to hit the U.S. in more than a century. Here's a look back at some of the country's most lethal blazes and lessons learned.

The county Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday to waive county document fees for residents affected by severe winter storms and flooding in late January.

Charlie Puth has proven to be one of the industry’s most consistent hitmakers and sought-after collaborators. Puth has amassed eight multi-platinum singles, four GRAMMY nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, a Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. His 2018 GRAMMY-nominated LP, Voicenotes, was RIAA Certified Gold only four days after its release and has logged over 5.6 billion streams worldwide. Recently, Puth released his highly anticipated third studio album CHARLIE via Atlantic Records. Featuring hit singles “Left and Right [feat. Jung Kook of BTS],“ "That’s Hilarious” and “Light Switch,” the “expertly crafted collection” (Rolling Stone) has surpassed 1 billion global streams and received critical praise around the world. Following the release of CHARLIE, Puth set out for his "One Night Only" tour, welcoming fans around the world up close and personal as he shared his latest album and his greatest hits. In 2020, Puth’s collaboration with Gabby Barrett on their “I Hope” Remix earned him his fourth top 10 track on the Billboard Hot 100, hit number one on the Billboard “Adult Pop Songs” chart, and won a 2021 Billboard Music Award for “Top Collaboration.” Puth also co-wrote and produced The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s record-breaking single, “Stay,” which quickly become one of the biggest songs of 2021; "Stay" holds the title for the longest-reigning No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and the first to lead it for double-digits – spending a total of eleven weeks at the top of the chart. Note: The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this performance. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

3-WEEK KNITTING FUNDAMENTALS COURSE 3 Saturdays | April 22, 29, & May 6 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. In this workshop series students will knit a cowl, work with natural yarns and acquire a lifelong skill. Students will learn knitting basics including casting on, the knit and purl stitches, casting off, simple sewing and finishing techniques. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

"Extreme Lives" Wednesday, March 26 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. on KPBS2. From giant eagles to miniature falconets, meet the many species of raptors. Explore how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and undergo epic migrations. Their superpowers of flight, sight, hearing and smell give them dominance over the skies.

California health officials say granting the licenses prevents the eviction of hundreds of residents from their homes and provides oversight provisions — including a two-year monitoring period.