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Ideal for ages 8-12, students in this course will build essential sewing skills using both hand-sewing techniques and the sewing machine. Over six weeks, they’ll learn safety practices, stitching basics, machine navigation, and troubleshooting while growing confident in their technical abilities. As they explore idea development and practice foundational skills, students will create both functional and decorative pieces. The class wraps up with fun and functional final projects that showcase their creativity and growth. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in our space during the class while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for the 6th Annual Barrio Logan Snow Day y Mercado! Join us at Mercado del Barrio in the heart of the Barrio Logan Cultural District for a free, family-friendly celebration that brings winter magic to the Barrio. Experience the joy of 10 tons of real snow! Meet Santa Claus for festive photos, enjoy free toy giveaways, free kids face painting and workshops, and explore a lively mercado filled with local artisans, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. The celebration continues all day with music, art, community, and free kids’ activities that capture the spirit and creativity of our vibrant community. Come ready to shop local, play in the snow, and celebrate the holidays Barrio Logan style; full of warmth, culture, and community! Bring your family, bring your friends and let’s make memories at Barrio Logan Snow Day y Mercado 2025!

This workshop is for all writers who’d like to get a sense of the where in their writing. Through readings and writing prompts, we’ll explore how environments influence story and character, from the natural world to cityscapes to climate. We’ll discuss tips for creating setting and atmosphere, including research, and do plenty of in-class writing. Whether you’d like to generate new work or enhance your work-in-progress, this workshop will help you dive deeper into fictional and/or poetic surroundings and enhance a sense of place in your work. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

NAHREP San Diego—founding chapter of the nation’s largest Hispanic business trade organization—hosts its annual Board of Directors Installation Gala, bringing together more than 350 top real estate and business leaders. The evening includes keynote remarks from Former Los Angeles Mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa and NAHREP Founder & CEO Gary Acosta. The event celebrates leadership, advocacy, and NAHREP’s mission to advance sustainable Hispanic homeownership. Who: Antonio Villaraigosa — Former Mayor of Los Angeles; CA gubernatorial candidate (media interviews available during event) Gary Acosta — NAHREP Founder & CEO 2026 NAHREP San Diego Board of Directors, including incoming Vice President Chula Vista Mayor John McCann (VIP attendee) Chula Vista Councilman Michael Inzunza (VIP attendee) 350+ real estate and business professionals When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 Event: 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Villaraigosa VIP Meet & Greet: 6 p.m.–6:30 p.m. On-site media interview window: During the event (coordinate timing at check-in) Where: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center: 1000 H St., Chula Vista, CA 91910 Why: The Installation Gala is NAHREP San Diego’s signature annual event—highlighting the organization’s leadership, celebrating the growth and economic impact of Hispanic homeownership, and bringing together key voices in business, real estate, and public policy.

Blood drives have a strong history in the LGBTQIA+ community. During the AIDS epidemic, when queer AMAB folks were rendered ineligible to donate blood, lesbians stepped up to fill the need with the creation of the Blood Sisters. The San Diego Blood Sisters held regular blood drives to help ensure blood was available for folks who need it, and Gossip Grill has been keeping that tradition alive. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. While about 60% of the population is eligible to give, only about 3% do. Donating blood takes about an hour from the time you check in until you are all done having a snack at the end, and there's always some sort of a cool donor incentive to say thank you. Most importantly, your donation can save up to three lives! Donors must be 17 years or older (or 16 with a signed parent permission). Please see redcrossblood.org for more details!

Join the San Diego Botanic Garden for its annual Candy Cane Conservatory! On Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a special appearance inside the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory! Surrounded by greenery and festive decor, families are invited to soak up the spirit of the season and capture the magical moment with a keepsake photo with both Santa and Mrs. Claus. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

The drumbeat of distressing news can feel like an assault, even to the steeliest among us. But experts say the barrage of bad news does more than fray nerves. It can harm our health.

Move over, Santa—the true Queen of Christmas is coming to town! Join RuPaul’s "Drag Race All Stars 10" Winner Ginger Minj for a holiday extravaganza that is sure to get your bells jingling. Known for her quick wit, powerhouse vocals, and undeniable Southern charm, Ginger is trading her spotlight for a sleigh to deliver a night of non-denominational, all-inclusive festive cheer. Ginger Minj on Facebook / Instagram

The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the depths; the image of creative rebirth; the eternal cycle of change within us; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker seeks to know. — Joseph Campbell In this transformative four-week writing workshop, we will use the universal framework of the Hero’s & Heroine’s Journey to unlock the structural secrets of compelling narrative. We go beyond formula to explore how this blueprint shapes stories of transformation and change. We will bring the Monomyth to life by viewing its stages through the lens of an art exhibition, examining illustrated myths and stories using classical paintings, prints, sculpture, and iconic movie stills from Star Wars. The 4-Week Mythic Map This class applies the heroic structure through diverse narrative studies: Week 1: The Epic Founder. We begin with the foundational myth: Homer’s Odyssey. Week 2: The Forest and the Fear. We explore the framework through Russian and German Fairy Tales, focusing on female protagonists. Week 3: The Trickster’s Call. We study an international perspective with a Tlingit Origin Myth, examining the journey through the unconventional protagonist, Raven. Week 4: The Wrong Kind of Hero. We conclude by analyzing the ultimate complication: heroes whose journey leads to tragedy, studying Oedipus alongside Luke Skywalker from Star Wars. You will learn to apply these timeless archetypes directly to your work-in-progress, ensuring your plot is structurally sound and your character’s emotional journey is profound. This class is ideal for writers of fiction or screenplay looking to infuse their work with mythic power and universal resonance. The Writer’s Journey Map Your Story: The Hero’s and Heroine’s Journey Through Art and Myth “The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the depths; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker seeks to know.” — Joseph Campbell Ready to write stories that resonate across time? In this 4-week workshop, we reveal the universal structure of powerful storytelling (The Hero’s and Heroine’s Journey) using visual illustrations and storytelling. We explore this framework through diverse global narratives, illustrating every step with classical paintings, sculpture, prints, and iconic movie stills from Star Wars. You will study the journeys of: Homer’s Odyssey (The Epic Founder) Complex female protagonists from Russian and German Fairy Tales (The Forest and the Fear) The unconventional journey of the Raven from Tlingit Origin Myth (The Trickster’s Call) The tragic flaws of heroes like Oedipus and Luke Skywalker (The Wrong Kind of Hero) Learn how these mythic structures inform your own manuscript. Perfect your plot, deepen your characters, and discover the true power of the Monomyth. Four Sessions – Mondays, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 & 2/2 (1-3 p.m.) ZOOM (LIVE) San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram