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As the planned giving program manager for KPBS, Brenda Jones has the privilege of working with donors who want to leave a lasting legacy through their estate plans. She provides guidance to individuals and families on a range of planned gift options including gifts through a will or trust, beneficiary designations of retirement assets and charitable trusts. Brenda is passionate about helping donors find a way to support the public media they love and works to ensure KPBS has a secure future for generations to come.

Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us in the woodshop for this 4-hour brush making workshop! We will cover shop safety and how to use various machines such as the bandsaw, spindle sander, edge sander, and drill press. You will hone your carving skills by adding curves and texture to your piece. We will build upon machine knowledge and cover wood shaping using various hand tools such as rasps, files, spoke shaves, hand planes, chisels, and gouges. We will also discuss design principles, functional applications, the properties of wood, and brush materials such as Tampico fibers. At the end of the workshop, each student will leave with a unique brush to be used in the home, the shop, or as a beautiful sculpture or gift. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring their own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a break mid-class. • Military & first responders discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to Carve a Spoon! Sunday, November 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Beginning spoon carving. In this introduction course of carving Woodworker Paul Maschka will be sharing the ancient style of green wood hand carving with simple but very precise hand tools–a small carving axe, straight blade carving knife and a curved hook knife. With proper techniques, green wood can be intricately sculpted into extremely beautiful, functional and unique pieces of art. Paul specializes in Viking-era cutlery. This Scandinavian style is still being crafted around the world. In this workshop, students will be creating a straight tea spoon or straight cooking spoon. This class is designed for the beginner as well as more experienced carvers. There is no prerequisite for this class. All of the necessary tools and materials will be available to students for this class. Tools and chopping blocks will be available for purchase after the class. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome, or 14+ years with an accompanying adult! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Zen Soul Balance invites you to Skylight Venue in San Diego to kick off 2026 with the powerful 1.11 Wellness Activation, the first event in the exciting new Zen Collective series led by a team of amazing practitioners. Step into your power and ignite your best year yet. Zen Collective: 1.11 Wellness Activation is a half-day experience designed to reset your mind, realign your energy, and activate your highest potential. The day begins with a grounding welcome ritual that centers your focus and sharpens your intention. Flow mindfully through gentle yoga followed by breathwork designed to nourish both body and mind. Then, release tension and open space within during a powerful sound healing paired with guided meditation, your gateway to clarity and calm. Awaken your senses and amplify your intentions with an authentic cacao ceremony that fuels connection and presence. Next, dive into the Zen Lounge to engage with curated wellness stations, discover new tools for balance, and connect with like-minded changemakers. The experience closes with a collective circle to seal your commitment and amplify shared energy. Afterwards, celebrate in an energized mingling space featuring local wellness vendors, refreshing mocktails, and live beats because community fuels growth. This is more than an event. It’s your launchpad for 2026 – clear, focused, and unstoppable. Zen Soul Balance on Facebook / Instagram

Lightscape returns to San Diego Botanic Garden this winter! Explore an illuminated mile-long trail glowing with vibrant new installations plus a few returning favorites that continue to enchant. Along the way, enjoy festive music, seasonal bites, and holiday cocktails. Wander beneath glowing archways, twinkling fields, and towering sculptures designed by international artists. From dazzling new displays like Triangulate and the sparkling Meadow of Light, to beloved returning favorites including the iconic Winter Cathedral and the California poppy-inspired Floraison, every twist and turn reveals a fresh wonder. With each step, lights dance to music, colors shift through the trees, and the Garden is transformed into a festive dreamscape perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends. Experience the magic of the holidays like never before at Lightscape! Please check out the ticketing website for exact dates. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Join us in celebrating the opening for "Closing the Distance," a solo exhibit for artist Matthew John Bacher. The exhibit will consist of a series of large scale oil paintings where the artist explores dynamic movement within depictions of the figure. "Closing the Distance" will be on view at Point Loma Nazarene University's Keller Gallery from November 3 to December 1. There will be an opening reception on November 4 from 5 - 7 p.m. and will include light refreshments. The Keller Gallery is free and open to the public. Open hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - Noon. Free Parking is available on campus. Art + Design at PLNU on Instagram

Join New Fortune at the San Diego Central Library for a one-night-only staged reading of "The Dover Panda Trial" starring John de Lancie (the iconic "Q" in Star Trek and co-owner with Leonard Nimoy of "Alien Voices") and an incredible ensemble of actors directed by New Fortune's A.D., Richard Baird. Co-written by John de Lancie (Q) and Kristen Tregar (Ph.D), "The Dover Panda Trial" is a radio-style play based on the actual transcripts and surrounding footage from the 2005 trial, Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School Board—where the school board in Dover, Pennsylvania was sued for requiring the teaching of a new “science” called “Intelligent Design” alongside Darwinian evolution in the ninth-grade science classroom. The reading will be followed by a brief panel discussion and Q&A. There will also be an "American Monkeys" book sale (the first published abridgment of the Scopes Monkey Trial transcripts) to benefit public libraries (paperbacks $20). New Fortune Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

The Trump administration's changes to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are taking an axe to the agency's traditional mission of ensuring people lawfully immigrate and stay in the U.S.

Join in on the "Literature Comes to Life" Halloween program! We read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills. Designed especially for children ages 3 - 5 Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/preschool-storytime-craft-421176

Steam now with KPBS+. The television Christmas special with Al Walser (a most recent TELLY AWARD Winner in Entertainment) features the GRAMMY® Winner showcasing a truly electrifying performance that transports viewers to a magical place set in heaven. The family concert was recorded in front of a multi racial-diverse live audience in the heart of Hollywood.