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CRY HOLI 2025. Title Sponsors: Miramar Cash & Carry / Rasraj THE MOST COLORFUL, EPIC HOLI CELEBRATION IS COMING SOON! The countdown is on! February is here, and we’re just one month away from the most vibrant event of the year – Holi in San Diego! Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Venue: Hourglass Field, Miramar College located at 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126 Ticket Link: https://events.cryamerica.org/events/sandiegoholi2025/ Adults: $20 Kids: $12 (Includes a color packet. Online prices only. Prices will increase at the venue.) Note: Outside colors are not permitted. Here’s the FUN lineup: Kids’ Performance: 11 a.m. Holi Madness: Kicking off at noon! Dance, laugh, and throw colors to the beats of our Bollywood DJ! Delicious Indian Cuisine: Enjoy tasty treats from Rasraj. 360-Degree Photo Booth: Capture unforgettable moments! Pichkaris (water guns) and Holi colors: Get ready for some colorful fun! For questions, volunteering opportunities, or more information, please reach out to us at sandiego@cryamerica.org Follow Us: • Instagram: @crysandiego • Facebook: CRY San Diego Action Center • CRY Official Website: cryamerica.org Disclaimer: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the event will be rescheduled, and previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date.

Beginning Saturday, March 1, join us in Encinitas for even more ways to interact with contemporary art! Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA North expands on our 2025-2026 exhibition season theme, "On Healing." The exhibitions are part of a year-long exploration of the ways artists address the various socio-cultural wounds revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, the associated programs and events seek to explore how art can serve as a vital tool for mental, physical, emotional, and community wellbeing. Weekly Wellness Saturdays will take place most Saturdays throughout the year during ICA San Diego’s open hours (Noon – 5 p.m.), and includes: 1–2 PM: A rotating healing activity hosted by a local facilitator, including breathwork, yoga, and meditation 2:15–3:15 PM: A complimentary tour of the current exhibition in its Lower and Upper Pavilions, the outdoor garden, and sculpture trail 12–5 PM: An all ages art-making activity related to this year’s On Healing season 12–5 PM: Coffee and snacks for purchase 12–5 PM: Complimentary admission to ICA exhibitions Admission to Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA North is free, and a donation will be suggested for healing activities, and made directly to the facilitator. The current healing activity schedule is as follows: 1st Saturdays (March 1, April 5, May 3): Embodied Dance with Claire Halter About Embodied Dance: Get out of your head and into your body! This experience includes guided facilitation alongside free and intuitive movement and dance. Participants do not need any experience and are encouraged to move in their own authentic way in a safe, supported space. About Claire: Claire is a certified ecstatic dance facilitator and DJ, and she is also a certified Fluentbody (somatic-based movement practice) instructor. She has organized and facilitated gatherings for women and loves creating spaces for women to connect on a deeper level with themselves and others. In the spaces she holds, she hopes that women feel they can be their most authentic selves, as she has found, on her own journey, that her authenticity and vulnerability are her greatest gifts. 2nd Saturdays (March 8, April 12, May 10): Breathwork with Shawna Rogers About Breathwork: Experience the transformative power of transcendent breathwork, a modern, three-part breathing practice paired with evocative music to guide you into a state of deep healing and bliss. This gentle yet powerful technique helps release trapped emotions, harmonize your nervous system, and naturally boost your “happy hormones”. Through proper breathing, you can detoxify your body, reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your overall well-being. Your session concludes with healing reiki, leaving you lighter, clearer, and more energized. Embrace the opportunity to heal in community and unlock your full potential. About Shawna: Shawna is a breathwork facilitator, reiki master-teacher and yoga instructor, teaching empowerment through embodiment practices. She is known for creating a safe space for others to journey deep beneath their layers. As a transformation guide to individuals ready for change, Shawna uses her innovative healing methods to help people get out of their head and into their body — so they can tap into their deepest desires, find clarity, and start living the life they truly want. 3rd Saturdays (March 15, April 19): Sound Healing and Art Making: Sound healing and meditation, followed by creating with paints, collage, clay or mixed media, with Karen Cadiero-Kaplan About Sound Healing: Sound healing and art in the garden: Enter a sound healing among plants and the sounds of crystal singing bowls and harp, then move into intuitive painting expressing your inner wisdom. Please bring a yoga mat or seat cushion and eye covering. All art materials will be supplied. About Karen: Dr. Karen Cadiero-Kaplan brings her 30 years of expertise as a teacher and artist to her sound healing practice. She creates a safe and sacred space that brings all who enter greater peace that opens participants to their inner wisdom and creative voice. 4th Saturdays (March 22, April 26, May 24): Yoga and Meditation with Diana Bamford About Yoga and Meditation: Experience an hour of gentle, mindful yoga and deep meditation, designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and restore your spirit. This soothing practice for all levels invites you to move with ease, breathe deeply, and embrace stillness in a warm and supportive space. About Diana: Di is a certified yoga instructor specializing in Prenatal, Postnatal, and Trauma Informed Yoga, who brings her personal journey as a mother of three and PMADs survivor to create transformative experiences for her students. Since beginning her teaching journey in 2017, she has dedicated herself to providing a safe, inclusive space where practitioners of all levels can explore the mind-body-spirit connection. As a Reiki Master, Intuitive Energy Mentor, and certified Peer Support Specialist, Di combines her expertise in yoga with energy work to help high achievers break through barriers and find balance. Her commitment to Maternal Mental Health is reflected in her active involvement with Thrive Wellness Collective and the Postpartum Health Alliance in San Diego, where she volunteers to support other mothers. Whether leading a yoga class or providing energy mentoring, Di honors each individual’s unique journey while fostering an environment of growth, healing, and empowerment. 5th Saturdays (March 29, May 31): Breathwork with Shawna Rogers These Saturday offerings at ICA North are an evolution of ICA San Diego’s popular C You Saturday! series, a monthly community event where guests enjoy the galleries, participate in art-making, listen in on an artist talk, and more. This year, C You Saturdays! will take place on exhibition opening dates only, including: February 15, afra eisma: hush at ICA Central (Balboa Park) August 16, Las Hermanas Iglesias at ICA North (Encinitas) September 20, Ruben Ulisses Rodriguez Montoya at ICA Central (Balboa Park) ICA San Diego’s locations in Encinitas and Balboa Park are open Thursday – Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA North run from Noon – 5 p.m. (last entry into the galleries is 4:30 p.m.). C You Saturdays! at ICA Central and North run from 4-7 p.m. RSVP to a Weekly Wellness Saturday!

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The North Coast Strings is a dynamic string orchestra program designed for adult learners of the violin, viola, cello, and upright bass. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or rediscovering your passion for playing, this program welcomes musicians of all levels—from beginners to advanced players. Participants enjoy expert guidance, a supportive community, and the joy of making music together in a non-competitive environment. With opportunities to grow your skills, connect with fellow music enthusiasts, and perform a diverse repertoire, North Coast Strings offers a unique and enriching musical journey for every stage of your playing. The spring session offers the following group sections: Beginner 1 Rehearses on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. This section is designed for beginners with minimal or no experience playing a stringed instrument. Focusing on foundational skills, participants will learn basic techniques, how to read music and the joy of ensemble playing in a supportive and encouraging environment. Beginner 2 Rehearses on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. This section is for players who have studied a stringed instrument for a year or two and are ready to take the next step in their musical journey. Participants will build on their foundational skills, improving their technique and musicality while learning to play together as a cohesive group. Orchestra One Rehearses on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. –6:45 p.m. Orchestra One is the intermediate level of the program, perfect for musicians who have been learning their instrument for several years and are comfortable reading music and playing in multiple positions. The repertoire is thoughtfully selected to challenge early- to mid-intermediate players while ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable experience. North Coast Strings Orchestra Rehearses on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The North Coast Strings Orchestra is the pinnacle of our program, led by the inspirational and award-winning conductor Alyze Dreiling. Designed for advanced players, this ensemble offers the chance to perform classical and contemporary repertoire in its original, unadapted form. It's the ideal setting for musicians who want to refine their skills, refresh their techniques, or enjoy making music in a collaborative and non-competitive environment. Whether you're rekindling your passion for playing, maintaining your "chops," or challenging yourself with advanced repertoire, the North Coast Strings Orchestra offers the camaraderie, artistry, and inspiration you're looking for. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/education/ncs-spring-2025

The City of Carlsbad’s popular EGGstravaganza Spring Festival returns. This annual spring event features Carlsbad’s largest egg hunt, an ongoing egg scramble where kids race to collect candy-filled eggs. Don't forget to bring your basket! Face-painting, crafts, cookie decorating, a fun zone, soak the bunny and more. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Activity cards and wristbands can be purchased in advance or at the event to enjoy the activities and fun zone. No registration is needed to attend this event. How the egg scramble works The egg scramble is ongoing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until eggs run out. To keep the scramble fun for all ages, one field will be designated for children ages 6 and over who want to race for their eggs, and an identical one will be for children ages 5 and under. There is also a noncompetitive field for young children, children with special needs, and for families wanting to pose for a photo opportunity. To avoid lines during the event, $8 activity cards and $8 unlimited inflatables wristbands can be purchased in advance at city community centers. The cards can be divided among multiple children for all the activities; however, wristbands are per person. Both can be purchased at these locations Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive Stagecoach Community Center, 3420 Camino de los Coches Alga Norte Aquatics Center, 6565 Alicante Road Pine Avenue Community Center, 3209 Harding St. Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather. Visit: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/programs-and-events/special-events/eggstravaganza

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More showers and thunderstorms were expected for some desert areas in San Diego County, with warmer weather expected to move in by mid-week.

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This dynamic professional development session is designed for all educators, not just art teachers, who are seeking innovative ways to meet California’s new Ethnic Studies graduation requirement. Exploring the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum theme of Identity, participants will explore how visual art can serve as a powerful tool to deepen students' understanding and enhance learning outcomes. Aligned with the National Core Art Standards, this session equips educators with contemporary art resources, creative techniques, and adaptable project ideas that can be seamlessly integrated into various subjects. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to foster student engagement, promote cultural awareness, and build a stronger sense of community in any classroom. *At checkout, use CODE: PD10 to get $10 off of a bundle of three sessions! Visit: Exploring Identity: Integrating Art & Ethnic Studies ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Explore mindfulness-based writing using fun prompts to collectively inspire and deepen your intuitive expression. Participants in this one-session creative writing workshop will be inspired by a series of short, in-class prompts with a poem and pictures. The aim is to boost creativity and deepen each participant’s intuitive expression through contemplative practices. We will start this workshop with a brief mindfulness settling-in exercise—and a poem to accompany the session’s theme. And after each writing prompt, participants will be encouraged to discuss their work in small groups. This intuitive creation process is highly motivating; it enhances self-awareness and the flow of ideas and connection with others. As a creative-writing teacher and published author since 2007, and a trained mindfulness teacher since 2017, I enjoy fostering unique and brave spaces for participants to gather from all backgrounds and walks of life. This course is designed for every type of writer: novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, journalists, essayists, etc., with all levels of experience: from novice writers to seasoned authors. We will focus on the collective inspiration derived from a fresh series of fun and original writing prompts. Just bring a pen and notebook to our online class… And come as you are! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram