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The world is opening up again, and now’s the best time to dust off your travel journals and memories and learn about travel writing. Have you crossed the country on a motorcycle? Explored Tuscany as a wine expert? Have a great travel memoir to write? Award-winning travel writer/author, Lenore Greiner, will help you develop your area of expertise and choose your travel writing niche. Get practical advice on story angles, deciphering writers’ guidelines, pitching your work, and press trips for free travel. Plus, she’ll cover freelancing and digital opportunities, blogging, social media, authoring your travel memoir and 2025 travel trends. Includes a free workbook with 45 travel writing prompts, examples of travel articles and their structures, ledes, a sample writers guideline, a story pitching guide, and more. If you’re ready to tell your travel stories, then dive in with Lenore and sign up for this popular, engaging class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

In Maryland, more juveniles are tried as adults than in almost any other state. State Sen. William Smith is on a mission to change that.

Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching 70,000 people a month.

Federal health agencies have to slash their spending on contracts by more than a third, on top of the 10,000-person staffing cuts which started this week.

Experience the streets of Emerald Hills with the Urban Collaborative Project and Tree San Diego! Join us for a guided, interactive walk along Kelton Rd, where you’ll explore local trails, discover native trees and plants, and connect with neighbors. Each Tree Trek is led by a certified arborist who will share fascinating insights about tree identification, their benefits, and the rich history of our region. Enjoy real-time tree mapping and eco-benefits info, plus everyone receives a free tree seed packet. Attend more events to earn a sapling or a Tree San Diego t-shirt—grow your knowledge and your community. The Urban Collaborative Project on Facebook Tree San Diego on Instagram

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end. Audience: Young children Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/toddler-and-preschool-storytime-394958

Premieres Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Grammy nominated, singer-songwriter, producer and musician Henry Kapono brings Hawaii's music scene to Solana Beach with island classics, originals and more.

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing Thursday on Juneteenth.

Get ready for a gnarly night of music trivia for a great cause with Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. Join the San Diego nonprofit at 90’s-themed bar Weir Beer in Vista at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18, to take part in a radical partnership that combines the excitement of music trivia with giving back to those in need. Proceeds from this event will go toward Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a local nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of children from around the world through the gift of free reconstructive surgeries and related medical services, and Unbranded for a Fresh Start, a Fresh Start program dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking by providing them with free tattoo removal services and more. Trivia is free to play with a suggested donation of just $10 which will help fund life-changing services and reconstructive surgeries for disadvantaged infants, children and teens and can also help victims of human trafficking find a fresh start. Be sure to study your 90’s bangers, because the top three winning groups will also win exclusive prizes! No need to register in advance, just come prepared with your 90’s knowledge and a winning attitude. To learn more about Fresh Start, visit FreshStart.org. To learn more about Unbranded, visit FreshStart.org/unbranded-for-a-fresh-start. Fresh Start on Facebook / Instagram Weir Beer Event Calendar / Instagram

We’re teaming up with Chula Vista Water Sports to bring you a truly unique adoption experience on the water! Join us on Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 999 Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 for a morning of sunshine, paddleboarding, and the chance to connect with some amazing adoptable dogs. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just looking for a new way to meet your future best friend, this event promises a relaxed, scenic setting where you can interact with pups in a fun, outdoor environment. Come enjoy the views, chat with fellow dog lovers, and maybe even fall in love with your next adventure buddy. Spread the word, bring your friends, and don’t miss this unforgettable morning on the bay! Date: Saturday, May 3 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: 999 Bayside Pkwy, Chula Vista CA 91910 Visit: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/animal-care City of Chula Vista Animal Services on Instagram