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Wherever you are in the writing process, submitting your work can be a helpful light at the end of the tunnel. But the world of literary magazines and small publishers is so expansive and diverse, it’s hard to know where and how to send your work out for publication. In this workshop with Dennis James Sweeney, author of "How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses", we’ll talk about the landscape of literary magazines and small presses, strategies for achieving your publication goals, and how to navigate the vulnerability of sending out the writing you’ve worked so hard on. You’ll leave the class with next steps for submitting your latest piece of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or hybrid work. This informational class will also include written reflection, group discussion, and Q&A time. Join us if you’d like company in the exciting but daunting process of sending out your writing. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-14-how-to-submit-with-dennis-james-sweeney/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

The city’s third annual art festival returns Saturday, joined by the newly opened Casa Casillas cultural art center. Local artists and vendors will gather outside City Hall.

In this 2-hour intermediate sewing workshop, sewist Paige Plihal guides students through a complete introduction to hemming simple woven pants and skirts. Students will bring items to learn on and hem, exploring how to measure inseam, calculate hem allowance, and finally turn, press and hem their too-long garments. Paige will give a demonstration on a blind hem and hemming denim as well, these techniques will be for discussion only. Students should bring 2-4 pieces of clothing to explore hemming. Expect to hem ONE pair of pants/skirt, or potentially more if time allows. Appropriate types of clothing: woven, unlined (NOT knit) garments from stable fibers such as cotton, linen and viscose. No denim (jean fabric) or slippery, silky fabrics. This is a beginner class, familiarity with threading and basic functions of a sewing machine is required. This class is ideal for ages 14+ years. Requirement: Students must have sewing experience, be familiar with how to wind/load a bobbin and sew basic stitches, and/or have taken an introductory sewing class at Craft Collective, like Sewing Fundamentals | Meet the Machine or Family & Beginner Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics. Visit: Intermediate Sewing | Learn to Hem San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Alexandria's Mayor Alyia Gaskins discusses how a "housing first" approach has helped her city — and why President Trump's executive order on homelessness could hurt efforts to house people.

Celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Friday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. National Carousel Day is a FREE community event presented by Forever Balboa Park, offering free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase. Event Schedule: Noon – 1 p.m.: Young Lions Jazz Conservatory 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Kathryn the Grape 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Mariachis and Folklorico Dancers 2:39 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Opera for Kids Balboa Park’s historic Herschell-Spillman Carousel was built in 1910 and still spins on its original General Electric motor to music played on its original military band organ. It is one of only 12 known remaining carousels in North America that feature a brass ring game. The Balboa Park Carousel is currently owned and operated by Forever Balboa Park. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Two years after passengers hoping for a glimpse of the Titanic wreckage died in the Titan submersible implosion, the Coast Guard issued a scathing report, saying the tragedy shouldn't have happened.

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 June: "The Art of Time": How do writers use time-shift devices to create storylines? How to craft effective memories, thoughts, and flashbacks? When to use summary? Habitual time versus continuous time. We will explore with examples. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-22-june-third-sunday-craft-with-rich-farrell/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Mission Valley, an open-air shopping center located in San Diego, California, invites the community to its “Valley Vibes” summer concert series featuring a lineup of some of the area’s most talented musicians with performances on Mondays and Wednesdays (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturdays (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) now through September 1st in the AMC Theatres Court. Artists include popular performers such as David Shyde, Helena Holleran, Whitney Shay, Rachel Jay, Kai Kalama, Jemille Vialet, Fredie Walton, Jesse Ray Smith, Lee Coulter, and more, each sharing their own unique styles of rock, pop, blues, contemporary, easy listening and jazz music. Retailer promos will be available during select concerts. August 30th: Adam Bergoch Visit: https://www.acousticspottalent.com/event/mission-valley-adam-bergoch Adam Bergoch on Instagram and Facebook

Alicia Villarreal on August 30th at The Magnolia. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B006288982F10C8 Alicia Villarreal on Instagram

Mission Valley invites the community to its “Valley Vibes” summer concert series featuring a lineup of some of the area’s most talented musicians with performances on Mondays and Wednesdays (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturdays (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) now through September 1st in the AMC Theatres Court. Artists include popular performers such as David Shyde, Helena Holleran, Whitney Shay, Rachel Jay, Kai Kalama, Jemille Vialet, Fredie Walton, Jesse Ray Smith, Lee Coulter, and more, each sharing their own unique styles of rock, pop, blues, contemporary, easy listening and jazz music. Retailer promos will be available during select concerts. August 23: Whitney Shay Visit: https://www.acousticspottalent.com/event/mission-valley-whitney-shay-1 Whitney Shay on Instagram and Facebook