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Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers April: The Art of Dialog: We will examine how, when, and why writers use dialog, as well as look at techniques to make our dialog more compelling. Concepts will include direct vs. indirect dialog, gestures, pauses, silence, and when to use (or not to use) colloquial speech! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Together for 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Economic Empowerment The Bloom Together Brunch, hosted by Women’s Empowerment International (WE), is a springtime fundraiser in celebration of International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month, and the kick-off to the organization’s 20th anniversary of grantmaking. The event will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Links at Lakehouse in San Marcos. Come join us for a delicious brunch, words of empowerment from Poet Sunny Rey and San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones, beautiful views, music, opportunity drawings, fun, and inspiration from 20 years at WE. The event will raise grant funds for economic empowerment programs for women facing poverty in San Diego County and around the world. Tickets: $55 Register Now: https://womenempowerment.org/event/bloom-together-brunch/

Join the House of Ireland in Balboa Park to celebrate Irish heritage and culture on St. Patrick's Day this year. The Cottage will be hosing the lawn program in the Houses of Pacific Relations green space in Balboa Park on March 17. Irish stew and treats will be available from 11 a.m. until sell out. Lawn program with traditional Irish music, Irish dance, and singing will be on stage from 2 - 3 p.m. Wear your green, arrive early, bring sunscreen and a chair, and claim a spot for the family fun. It's a great way to celebrate Irish hospitality. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

In support of their critically acclaimed album 'Strangers No More' released last year, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors will headline Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on May 12th with opener Donovan Woods. It has been a banner year for Holcomb and his band who gave “Find Your People” its late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this year. This follows the band’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut on November 23rd performing “Find Your People” on the Ignitng Memories Solo Stove float. In July they returned to CBS Saturday Morning to perform “Find Your People” along with “All the Money in the World” and “Fly,” and they made their first ever appearance on Live with Kelly & Mark on October 3rd, returning to the show in December to perform “Dance With Everybody.” On the live front, the band returned to Bonnaroo on June 18th, spent the summer on the road as direct support for Darius Rucker, and spent the fall both headlining and supporting The Head and The Heart. In addition, Holcomb did a solo tour of Europe in January 2024 making a stop to perform at the Americana Music Association UK Awards, and outside of their annual Neighborly Christmas Shows, Drew and his wife Ellie Holcomb spent February on the road together for their Feels Like Home tour. For more information visit: ticketweb.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join Jojo Wang and Riri Tamura, both San Diego-based lettering artists, for a workshop on lettering principles at Strenger Studio! This workshop is designed for individuals interested in learning the art of lettering. We will start the class by learning basic lettering principles and utilize Posca pens to learn 2 different lettering styles: sans serif and script. By the end of the workshop, you will have the chance to personalize your own journal cover, applying the techniques learned throughout the session. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your creativity and elevate your lettering skills! Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructors: Riri Tamura Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? This class is for students of all levels - interested in lettering techniques. In this 4-hour session we will cover: Basic lettering principles Difference between calligraphy vs. lettering How to create san-serif and script lettering Materials included: - Lettering practice sheets - Lettering reference sheets - Tracing paper - Kraft journal notebooks - Pencils & Posca pens - Goodie bags to take home! Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV Stream now with the PBS app. In the 1950s and '60s, the U.S. government conducted a series of nuclear tests in the Nevada desert. The resulting fallout would kick off a decades-long debate over cancer rates, the costs of patriotism, and the responsibility of a nation to protect its citizens. The film chronicles the history of the testing program, and shares the stories of Utahans who lived downwind from the Nevada site.

Join us in the fellowship of Light to commune with the Divine and each other in love, conducted by Internationally Renowned Author and Spiritual Teacher Dimitri Moraitis. There has never been a better time to pursue your soul’s growth. As exciting as new technological wonders have been, you have an even more vital opportunity to develop your spiritual nature and unveil some of the mysteries of life that have been hidden for so long. The event will consist of: - An inspirational talk, from direct clairvoyant insights, on how the Divine sees world dynamics and what humanity is going through. - Understanding the relationship between the information age and the upcoming age of illumination, from the metaphysical perspective - Transformative meditations with Divine Light - Sending light and prayers to others in our consciousness, and to the trouble spots of the world. - Soulful classical music performed by concert pianist, Anna Prakina - For those attending in-person, refreshments and fellowship following the event. We welcome you in the great spiritual adventure! Dimitri Moraitis is cofounder and executive director of the renowned Spiritual Arts Institute. An accomplished metaphysical teacher, Dimitri has lectured across the country, appeared on numerous radio shows and leads workshops and training classes offered at the Institute with Barbara. Barbara Y. Martin is considered one of the foremost clairvoyants and spiritual teachers in the world. Born with the gift of seeing the aura in all its subtleties, she is a pioneer in the field of metaphysics having taught thousands how to better their lives by working with the aura and spiritual energy. Martin and Moraitis are the award-winning authors of Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, the highly acclaimed The Healing Power of Your Aura, Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution and the new release of 25th anniversary edition of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life. For more information visit: spiritualarts.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Take an out-of-this-world journey inside the portable planetarium! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. This program includes special effects, such as lasers and music. Registration is required! Visit here for more information. Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 9-12

Time to get weird at "The New Flesh Party", a film screening and music event where body horror meets dance at Digital Gym Cinema in East Village, San Diego on May 4th This unique event will kick off at 5pm with a screening of David Cronenberg's iconic masterpiece VIDEODROME, setting the tone for an evening where television is reality, and reality is less than television. After the screening, our film themed dance party will start in the lobby with acid house, disco and dark wave beats with an opening set by Eric Leonardis and a headlining set by the legendary DJ Mark E. Quark, with dancers provided by the legendary Les Girls Theater. We call on film aficionados, body horror fanatics, and dance music enthusiasts to celebrate the bizarre and the uncanny with us in the theater and on the dance floor. For more information visit: filmgeekssd.eventive.org

After his father was killed by Israeli settlers raiding his village in the central West Bank, he says, 15-year-old Noor Assi sometimes envies other teens, but says, "I have a family to take care of."