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The Brick Hotel, nestled in the heart of downtown Oceanside is extending a limited-time opportunity for locals to experience a memorable weekend getaway during the months of January and February. For just $350, guests can enjoy a two-night stay at The Brick Hotel, which includes a plethora of enticing perks: A $100 gift card to indulge in culinary delights at Cococabana or Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Welcome drinks for two, creating the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing stay. Complimentary coffee for two at Succulent Coffee, ensuring a delightful start to each day. Access to free fitness offerings, with a choice between invigorating F45 sessions or rejuvenating Delve Yoga classes. To take advantage of this limited-time offer, interested individuals should contact Tom at tom@osideproperties.com. Please note that the reservation is valid for two people, excluding holidays, and is subject to room availability. Bookings are non-modifiable and non-refundable, adding an element of exclusivity to this enticing package. Given the extraordinary value of this offer and its availability only during weekends in January and February, we encourage you to act swiftly. The Brick Hotel is an exquisite destination, and this exclusive deal is a perfect way for locals to experience its charm. For more information, visit thebrickhotel.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Tuesday, February 6 — 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Are you ready to bring your hand lettering skills to the next level, but feeling held back by your less-than-perfect handwriting? You're not alone! Many adults struggle with their handwriting, but the good news is that it can be improved with practice. In this class, we will focus on techniques for proper grip and posture, exercises to improve muscle memory and fine motor control, and tips for letter formation and spacing. The workshop will also cover the basics of handwriting styles and the use of different writing utensils. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? Whether you're a student, a professional, or just looking to improve your handwriting for personal reasons, this workshop will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to write more confidently. In this 3-hour session, we will cover: - Anatomy and spacing of letterforms - Basic Monoline italic alphabet Materials provided: - Black ink gel pen - Spiral grid notebook Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing us the name and email address of the new participant. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Saturday, January 27 — 10 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Join us in learning about the basic tools and techniques needed to create your own hand-lettered chalkboard. We will explore various lettering types (including modern calligraphy style), how to design a layout, tips for keeping your lettering straight and aligned, and even how to add decorative elements to your design. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages Space is limited, so be sure to register early Instructor: Alex Hirsch of Signs of Our Lives Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? - This class is encouraged for students of all levels; including someone who has never taken a lettering or calligraphy class before, or someone who wants to level up their basic knowledge and skills. In this 2.5 hour session, we will cover: - The basics of hand lettering - How to design and letter on your own chalkboard Materials included: - 8”x10” chalkboard - Chalk lettering supplies Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing us the name and email address of the new participant. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

A federal court recently blocked most of a key DeSantis measure, the Stop WOKE Act. Courts have ruled against a number of the governor's conservative initiatives.

Meet New York Times Bestselling Author & Illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky as she shares her newest nonfiction book for children What’s Inside a Bird’s Nest? at a series of story time events across the SDPL system. Perfect for young nature fans in grades K‑3, this title includes gorgeous images and interesting facts for bird enthusiasts! The Library Shop SD presents this story time series, which is FREE and open to all. A book signing will follow each presentation. March 13: 10 a.m. at the City Heights/Weingart Branch Library 2 p.m. at the Mission Valley Branch Library 4 p.m. at the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library March 14: 11 a.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library About the Book: Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud with a touch of humor and compassion for our friends with wings in the sky! Find out more from the moment they hatch, to how they create their homes in this perfectly detailed and soon-to-be springtime favorite read! Rachel Ignotofsky’s beautiful, distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about birds, eggs, and nests in this nonfiction picture book series. About the Author: Rachel Ignotofsky is the author and illustrator of many nonfiction books, including the New York Times bestseller Women in Science and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. Rachel grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of cartoons and pudding. After graduating from Tyler School of Art and Architecture, she began creating illustrations that make learning exciting. Rachel hopes this book will inspire kids to ask questions about their world and to explore science and nature! Stay Connected with Rachel Ignotofsky! Facebook | Instagram | X

Join us for an energizing morning Pilates session with local instructor Vanessa Mayer on the picturesque grounds of La Jolla Woman's Club. After the class, head next door to Orli's private courtyard to recharge under the olive trees and sip a mimosa and juice from Suja Juice.

To celebrate the Month of the Francophonie, the Quebec Office in Los Angeles is sponsoring our French Film Club featuring two Quebecois films. Come join us for an evening of networking over hors d'oeuvres, and immerse yourself in the inspiration, emotion, and enlightenment brought by these movies. 6:30 p.m. Social gathering with hors d'oeuvres and drinks* 7:25 p.m. Forewords by David Ruiz, Director, Public Affairs and Cooperation at the Délégation générale du Québec Los Angeles 7:45 p.m. Short film - La Main Gauche (The Left Hand) 8:00 p.m. Feature film - L'Audience (The Hearing) - Hors d'oeuvres* prepared by "Stage your Food" with the support of Eurofood Depot. - The buffet includes: various appetizers, assortment of cheeses and cold cuts (charcuterie), crackers & bread. veggies, fruits and cookies. - Drinks: soft drinks, coffee and tea. - Movies in French with English subtitles. Short film: La Main Gauche (The Left Hand) -2022- 14 min - PG Young Maxime's mother starts worrying about her son when he is declared "not normal" by his 2nd grade teacher. After a distressing visit to the hospital, she decides to confront the teacher, only to see the whole situation in a new light when the most trivial misunderstanding occurs. A short movie about gender, especially when it's projected on others. Feature film: L'Audience (The Hearing) - 2023 - Documentary - 93 min - G / all ages admitted After crossing 11 countries irregularly to seek asylum in Canada, Peggy, Simon and their three children are waiting for the hearing that will determine whether they get refugee status or not. Having fled political repression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the family tries to rebuild a peaceful life in Montreal, in spite of the constant threat of deportation. Between ghosts from the past, hopes for the future and a complex legal maze, the film delves into the struggle of the Nkunga Mbala family to remain in Canada. Offering unprecedented access to their hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board, the film unveils the opaque process of claiming asylum in Canada. For more information visit: afsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The previous men's champ, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, didn’t attend the competition this year over a sponsorship tiff.

We eat food, but what do the women and girls who pick it have to endure? This Saturday, a large mixed media installation opens illustrating struggles of campesinas/female farmworkers. Centered around a colorful family banquet table with place settings featuring quotes from campesinas, the intricately researched and visually captivating “Because We Eat - How Growing Our Food Affects Farmworkers,” is shown in conjunction with the Centro Cultural de la Raza’s, “Connecting en la Cocina: Empowerment, Resistance & Wisdom-Keeping.” Artist / activist (Artivist) Antonia Davis says of her installation, “Farmworkers most often work under dangerous, unjust and oppressive conditions. Every stitch sewn in this installation reflects our respect for the hours farmworkers spend, the distances they travel, the heartaches they endure and the strengths they embody.” Other Connecting en la Cocina exhibits include “Ancestral Roots” by Mariana Raquel and “Sacred Altars of MMIW - 7 Peaks for 7 Sisters” by Way of the Sacred Mountain, Artist Teyana Viscarra, and works from other local artists. Opening celebration/fundraiser: This Saturday, from 6 to 10 p.m., Centro Cultural de la Raza celebrates the International Day of Women at the opening of Connecting en la Cocina, curated by Jenn Frost Moreno and Norell Martinez, with mixed media artists plus music and performances. It is fundraiser with two related purposes. First, it focuses on the kitchen as more than a space for cooking but a powerful site of empowerment, resistance, and wisdom-keeping. Second, to raise funds to remodel Centro’s kitchen, which for decades has been a hub for community creation and organization and increasingly links with food trucks. Opening/fundraiser music by Bunny the Selector, Niomie Soulfly, DJ Ana Brown. Performances by Claudia Ramirez en colaboracion con Inés de la Crass y Panqui Blue in Cuerpa y Canto, and Mujeres en Resistencia. Vendors, sponsors include Mujeres Mujeres Brew House. Suggested donation $10 to $15. RSVPs through Eventbrite requested but not required. Connecting en la Cocina: Empowerment, Resistance & Wisdom-Keeping Opening Tickets, Sat, Mar 2, 2024 at 6 p.m. | Eventbrite All exhibits on display from Saturday March 2, 2024 through Sunday April 7, 2024, Noon to 5p.m., closed Mondays, suggested donation $5 at the door. Visit: https://centrodelaraza.com/ View this event on Facebook

The Right-do-Die Film Series presents a free public screening and discussion of "The Farewell Party," an award-winning offbeat comedy/drama about a group of elderly members of a retirement home who build a euthanasia machine. Rated 94% by critics on Rotten Tomatoes. For more information visit: hemlocksocietysandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook