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Join us for the Summer Open House at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (registration and information tables open at 9:30 a.m., program starts at 10 a.m.). Explore a dynamic program designed for individuals aged 50 and older, featuring engaging lectures, interactive workshops, our popular active Theatre World group, and social events like field trips, community outings, lunches, and dinners. Experience the benefits of learning in modern, comfortable classrooms conveniently located near transit centers. Discover the enriching opportunities available with our Quarterly or Annual Memberships and connect with our vibrant community. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and thrive! The Open House will take place in person at our new building located at 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive and via Zoom. RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Parking available. Visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/olli

Sunday, June 22, 9 p.m. - 11:30 a.m. This 2.5-hour workshop will advance your skills and you will carve a small bowl. Each student will be provided a wooden blank ready to power carve. The instructor will show how to form a bowl with power carving tools, as well as creating a unique and personal design to implement into each project. Material fee: $5 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. This is an intermediate Power Carving workshop. Students must have completed either the Intro to Power Carving | Sculptural Art &/or Intro to Power Carving | Carving a Spoon before enrolling in this workshop. This workshop is appropriate for ages 18 and older. Prior experience is mandatory. All materials included. • Military & first responders discounts: Email us for more information. • 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. Visit: Intermediate Power Carving | Carving a Bowl San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Inspired by the varied stitching techniques featured in "Fashioning An Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design," join us for monthly, self-guided stitching workshops held at the George Nakashima table in Mingei's Founders Gallery. Each month, engage in a unique project centered around the textiles on view in "Fashioning an Icon." All skill levels are welcome! Visit: https://mingei.org/events/workshop/stitch-together-5 Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump and Republicans made big inroads with Hispanic voters in Texas last year. Now, a newly approved redistricting plan will test whether those gains are locked in for good.

George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring “Star Wars” music filling the room.

"Not everything powerful is loud," Brittany Howard says when asked what the reunited band members wanted to explore with their new music. "Not everything quiet is vulnerable."

One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.

Sunday, June 15, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Come and explore the gorgeous natural blue of indigo in this Fiber Fest Sunday workshop. Students will learn a range of shibori dye resist processes in this hands-on, creative workshop, including tegumo (spiderweb), ori nui (stitched), and itajime (clamped) shibori methods. We will be using a natural indigo vat to dye a bamboo scarf and better understand the process and symbiotic relationship with indigo dye and this traditional textile surface design. Students will acquire the basic techniques to continue their journey into creating beautiful, unique textiles. This class is appropriate for ages 14+ years old. No prior experience necessary. All ages welcome! All materials included. This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s 2nd annual Fiber Fest! Join in the main day of festivities on Saturday, June 14th, for a day filled with fiber fun! It’ll be a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. On June 14th, we’ll host a live demonstration of sheep shearing, more live artist-artisan demonstrations, interactive craft for families, artist vendors, food and more. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Learn more here! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available Visit: Natural Indigo Dye & Shibori Techniques Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

A gunman opened fire in a New Hampshire country club on Saturday, killing one person and wounding several others, authorities said.

At a summit meeting in Washington, D.C., on Monday, the U.S. and South Korean presidents will discuss modernizing their 71-year-old alliance and fleshing out a trade deal reached last month.