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In this course, students will address some of San Diego County’s most pressing community problems by developing a competitive grant proposal for a non-profit organization. Students will learn the golden rules of grant writing; common mistakes made by inexperienced grant writers; and key components of grant proposals, including how to write the program description, evaluation, budget and sustainability sections. We will also discuss how to identify and develop a relationship with grant funders. Finally, students will have the opportunity to review and vet a live grant proposal. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws Monday that feature "some of the strongest ratepayer protections and environmental protections from data center costs in the country," according to the San Diego-area senator who sponsored them.

Handcraft your own lip balms! Select a date: Saturday, Sept 19, from 2-3:30 p.m. or Tuesday, Sept 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. Beginners welcome! Ages 15+years! Join us for a special workshop with Guest Artisan & Instructor Chelsea Lööw, visiting from Sweden and introducing a limited series of workshops with Craft Collective this year! An educational, hands-on workshop for those who want to experience the freedom and creativity of making their own all-natural lip balm from scratch. In this 1.5-hour class, you’ll learn about the properties and benefits of beeswax and our different carrier oils then create a custom batch of lip balm using a selection of organic beeswax, nourishing carrier oils, scents, and even tints. Each participant will leave with several tins of their own lip balm, plus the knowledge to make more at home. It’s Choose Your Own Adventure, Lip Balm Edition! A note about ingredients and sensitivities: This workshop introduces a range of plant-based oils and butters, including sweet almond, apricot kernel, coconut, castor, jojoba, avocado, marula, and moringa oils as well as butters from shea and cupuaçu. Because individual allergies and sensitivities vary, please let us know about any known seed, nut, or botanical allergies when you register. We’ll review the ingredient list and help you choose the ones that best suit you! No experience necessary. Ages 15+ welcome. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: an unbothered, radically different, equal but opposite response to rap's podcast bros.

Join San Diego’s Left Coast Quintet for an engaging concert featuring the colorful sounds of the wind quintet! With a repertoire that ranges from classical favorites to film, Broadway, jazz, pop, and more, LCQ brings a fun and approachable energy to every performance. Come experience the versatility of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon live at Cuyamaca College on November 5! Left Coast Music on Facebook / Instagram

Teamsters Local 481 represents around 1,800 workers at the Zoo Wildlife Alliance, ranging from retail and concessions to wildlife care specialists and horticulturalists, according to a union statement.

Join us in the City of Carlsbad for a spooky SD Fixit Clinic on October 24! Bring your gently used Halloween costume to swap it for a new one as well as broken items for repair. Coaches are ready to help repair your costume and stuff between 10 a.m. - 1p.m. Learn how to: • Mend your favorite outfit • Repair road and mountain bikes • Fix lighting, gadgets, and small appliances Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011 bit.ly/SDFC-Carlsbad (Walk-ins welcome. Arrive at least one hour before closing) Please Note: We do not operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registered guests receive priority, and repairs are matched to the appropriate fixer. Wait times may vary. Thank you for your patience. San Diego FixIt Clinic on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego County officials have launched an online informational resource to provide county residents with up-to-date information and tools to prepare for what's expected to be one of the strongest El Niño seasons in history, it was announced Friday.

On KPBS Roundtable, we talk about the impact of state and federal Medicaid cuts that could double California's uninsured rate over the next four years. Plus, why San Diego caregivers are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen wages. And, why communities are rallying against data center development in Southern California.

A monthly afternoon bluegrass jam at Duck Foot Brewing Miramar from 1-3 p.m., musicians and listeners welcome to join! Join us at Duck Foot Brewing Company for a lively afternoon of bluegrass music with talented musicians from the San Diego Bluegrass Society, Sunday 1-3 p.m.! Sip on our delicious selection of craft beers while tapping your toes to the upbeat tunes and enjoying the company of fellow music and beer lovers Duck Foot Brewing Company on Facebook / Instagram