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Exploring versatile running stitches The technique of decorating a fabric surface with running stitches can be found in many cultures. In this class students will learn 2 types of stitching: Sashiko, which means “little stabs” in Japanese, and Kantha, which translates to “rags” in Sanskrit. The primary function of the stitching was to mend and reuse old but treasured fabric; to gather layers of fabric which then provided warmth and insulation; and/or strengthen the fabric for heavy usage. However, the decorative aspect of this timeless practice became just as important and valued, and its rich “vocabulary” translates into endless pattern variations. Learn traditional Sashiko patterns using simple grid-based stitches such as “zigzag,” “field of flowers,” and traditional patterns using curves such as “ocean waves,” and “rising steam.” We will also cover the organic and flowing art of Kantha stitching. Students will create a beautiful personalized linen table runner or 2 placemats. $15 material fee payable to the instructor at the start of class This class is appropriate for ages 12 years and older. • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The Federal Trade Commission said pharmacy benefit managers created a "perverse drug rebate system" that artificially inflated the cost of insulin.

Deadly attacks reported in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan. Abortions are up two years since the Supreme Court revoked federal abortion protections.

Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop, operated by St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, will host its 12th Annual Alley Cat Art Walk, a free family-friendly art event in the Historic El Cajon Downtown Arts District, on Friday, September 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local art galleries, art studios, a museum, and other local small businesses invite the public to discover the arts in Downtown El Cajon while enjoying fine art, crafts, live music, and refreshments. There will be several fine art shows during the event, including The Music in Me at Sophie’s Gallery - a collection of hand-painted musical instruments, musical-inspired prints, and mosaic art; Color at Silver Creek Fine Art & Gallery; Beyond Impressionism at The East County Art Association; and a display of contemporary Native American themed art at the Wieghorst Museum. This year, Sophie’s Gallery is excited to feature artwork from artbrutkorea, a collective of South Korean artists on the autism spectrum who are participating in the group show, The Music in Me. Along with the collection of hand-painted instruments, the show also includes unique instrument prints, up-cycled CD weavings, hand-embroidered iron-on patches, kumihimo braided guitar & bag straps, and more. The Historic Downtown El Cajon hosts many events, small businesses, restaurants, galleries, museums, and murals all within walking distance, making for a memorable visit. Alongside many food and drink options, the festival will also feature beer tasting hosted by the El Cajon German American Societies Inc. Sophie’s Gallery & Gift Shop is a program of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, which serves more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized, innovative programs. Its mission is to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Intellectual and developmental disabilities include autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other cognitive disorders.

Stereophonic, a new play on Broadway with music by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, tracks the volatile creation of a rock and roll album over the course of a year in the 1970s.

SDSU School of Art & Design welcomes you to “Conjunto,” the MFA Graduate Review Show running October 10 to November 2 in the Flor y Canto and Everett Gee Jackson Galleries at SDSU. Opening reception will be Thursday, October 19 from 4-7 p.m. The show includes 18 artists working in a range of media including woodworking, ceramics, photography, painting, textile art, collage and mixed media. Related links: SDSU Art Galleries website | Instagram

Celebrate the strange, the inexplicable, the other-worldly with the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. Hear stories of terror, mystery, and suspense in the opulent Music Room of the Palace of the Arts. Presented by Write Out Loud in Partnership with Friends of Villa Montezuma. Visit: writeoutloudsd.com/poefest/ Write Out Loud San Diego on Facebook

Neighbors in Greensboro say Ryan Routh, the man accused of pointing a rifle at the golf course where Donald Trump was playing, wasn't someone they knew well. But he was well-known to law enforcement.

Going to the gym is a great way to get exercise — once you get into your gym duds and motivate yourself to start working out. But in other parts of the world, there's a different way to stay fit.

Join San Francisco-based artist Joshua Moreno as we investigate ideas of cultivation and familial histories by making terrariums. Like the Japanese-Californian citrus that appears in the work of artist Kelly Akashi, some plants are hybridized and carefully cultivated, while others, like weeds, sprout resiliently on their own. Akashi explores these ideas through her sculpture, investigating plant life as a metaphor for family. Schedule | • Tour of "Kelly Akashi: Formations" • Create a terrarium and leave with new memories About Joshua Moreno | Moreno examines the overlapping relationship between the natural and human-made environment, highlighting patterns and systems of efficiency. He re-evaluates everyday spaces and objects through installation, drawing, and film, with attention to elemental phenomena. Moreno was born and raised in Watsonville, California. He received his BFA from the University of California, San Diego and an MFA from Stanford University in 2022. Since 2012, Moreno has been working in education, teaching art history, filmmaking, and art courses. Presently, he teaches drawing at Stanford University. What is a terrarium? | A terrarium is a miniature, self-contained ecosystem enclosed within a transparent container, typically made of glass or plastic. It houses small plants, moss, or succulents, creating a visually appealing and low-maintenance indoor garden. The enclosed environment allows for a natural water cycle, with moisture evaporating from the plants and then condensing on the container walls, sustaining the plants within the sealed space.