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For many working adults, the summer can often feel the same as the rest of the year. So, maybe our idea of a "summer read" should encompass a wider swath of books? Here are a few out this week.

After Hurricane Katrina, many New Orleans charter schools united in a mission to send more students to college. Today, some of those students, now adults, wish they'd been given more options.

The former rescue feline joined the British diplomatic service in 2016 and gained a large following online for fulfilling his duty with charisma. He retired in 2020 but is back in action now.

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Ocean Landscapes Using a variety of wet media we will capture the energetic movement of the ocean on canvas. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Visit: Taste of Art Workshop | Ocean Landscapes Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. "Luminosity in Paintings" from Rubens to Van Gogh to the California Impressionists In this studio create iridescent paintings that effectively glow with sunlight, moonlight and/or electricity. Explore unique color sensibilities. New materials and processes are introduced every month. All materials included. Drinks and light snacks provided. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.

Want to skip the traffic and parking headaches? Here are three car-free ways to get to San Diego Comic-Con.

Join Classics 4 Kids for an afternoon of music, mingling, and giving back! Enjoy a hands-on ukulele group class with a Classics 4 Kids instructor, sip on your choice of wine, beer, or a tropical mocktail, and indulge in a delicious island-inspired buffet. Learn to play a classic song by the end of your lesson while supporting music education! This class is designed for beginners, but all levels are welcome. Instruments will be provided during the class, or bring your own. Participation in the ukulele group class is optional. All funds raised at this event will build our new Ukulele Scholarship Program to bring skilled Classics 4 Kids instructors into under-resourced schools, giving students the chance to experience the joy of music-making and the accomplishment of learning and performing a song! Learning to play an instrument builds confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for music. The ukulele is the perfect gateway instrument, offering students an accessible, hands-on way to develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression. Classics 4 Kids on Facebook / Instagram

How can you get involved with earth justice issues right here in San Diego? Why should persons of faith care? And how are youth stepping up to create a better future for all of us? This panel presentation features leaders from a variety of local organizations. Hear their personal stories, learn what inspires these eco-activists, and uncover concrete steps you can take to make a difference. They’ll discuss four key issues facing San Diego and beyond: • Fossil fuel divestment • Toxic pesticides • Transportation justice • Banning oil extraction in California This event is hosted and sponsored by the San Diego School of Christian Studies, whose purpose is to create meaningful experiences that challenge the community to deepen their faith while broadening their knowledge. It’s open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs. Visit: https://www.fumcsd.org/event/23701608-2025-02-01-sdscs-the-power-to-act-earth-justice-in-san-diego/ First Church San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The world's highest concentration of data centers is in Virginia. Many residents are not happy about that.