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Some scenes are harder to write than others. Maybe they’re deeply personal. Maybe they stir up complicated emotions. Or maybe they just feel impossible to get right. In this supportive, hands-on workshop, writers will learn how to move through emotional resistance and finally write the scenes they’ve been avoiding. Blending mindfulness with craft, we’ll create a calm and focused space for exploration. Writers will leave with a 500-word discovery draft, practical editing tools for emotionally intense prose, and grounded strategies for moving forward. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-10-22-writing-the-hard-parts-with-april-davila/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a celebration of CWSL Professor Shawn Fields’ latest book, "The New Public Safety: Police Reform and the Lurking Threat to Civil Liberties." Featuring: A welcome reception followed by guest speakers and book signing Books will be available for purchase at the event, or you may order ahead at: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/the-new-public-safety/paper Use promo code UCPSAVE30 at checkout for 30% off. Featured Speakers: Professor Jamelia Morgan, Northwestern University School of Law Professor Nadia Banteka, Florida State University College of Law California Western School of Law on Facebook / Instagram

Each week, the focus will be on some technical aspect of novel writing—from premise to point of view, plot & structure to methods of characterization. In addition to the weekly lesson, there will be curated readings and assignments which you may post for instructor feedback. Additionally, in the last two weeks, you will be allowed to post up to 2000 words of your work-in-progress for critique. This is a flexible course, which you can “do” at your own pace, though ideally you will follow along week by week. There are no live sessions and no Zoom, so if you have to miss a week or two, the lesson will still be there waiting for you when you come back! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-10-03-write-that-novel-with-t-greenwood/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Michelin-trained pastry chef and Netflix and Food Network star Christophe Rull will open his first namesake bakery, Christophe Rull Patisserie, at North City in San Marcos, CA on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Located at 251 North City Drive, Suite 121, the patisserie will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can expect Chef Christophe’s signature French pastries and breakfast items, blending refined French technique with his creative, approachable style. Pull-apart cinnamon rolls, buttery croissants, quiches, and handcrafted macarons will headline the menu, served in an inviting café designed by Sangita Wahi of We Design. The grand opening festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and include: -Ribbon Cutting Ceremony -Live DJ entertainment -Raffle giveaways featuring pastries, coffees, pastry classes, tasting experiences, gift cards, and more With a career spanning over 20 years, Chef Christophe has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens in France and held top roles at luxury hotels including Park Hyatt Aviara, where he grew to love San Diego and built a local following, and most recently, Hotel Bel-Air, where he led the pastry program that was ranked number 5 on The World’s 50 Best World Class Patisseries list in 2025. His work blends classical French training layered with a Southern California point of view. He has won several Food Network competitions, including Halloween Wars and Holiday Wars, and was featured in the reality television baking series Bake Squad on Netflix. Earlier this summer, he appeared on Food Network’s new series Super Mega Cakes, hosted by Duff Goldman. North City is a vibrant community that offers a curated collection of housing, shopping, dining, offices, public art, family entertainment, community events, and everything in between. Come visit and enjoy a diverse retail mix, including A Lo Fresco, Buona Forchetta, Copa Vida, Draft Republic, J Brix Wines, Maya’s Cookies, Mesa Rim, Milonga Empanadas, Umami Japanese, Union CoWork, Wynston’s Ice Cream, the weekly San Marcos Farmers Market, and more coming soon. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/christopherullpatisserie/?hl=en Christophe Rull on Instagram and Facebook

Writing Your Memoir: Vulnerability vs. Exposition (Part II) Please note that this is the second part of a previously offered workshop, but you do not need to have attended the earlier workshop to join this one! We’ll go over: – How & where to start your memoir? – The fears around naming names – More powerful memoir examples – Opportunity to share your excerpts or memoir ideas (only if comfortable doing so) Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-10-12-writing-your-memoir-vulnerability-vs-oversharing-part-ii-with-michelle-poveda/ San Diego Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

ProXimo at AVANCE Global is the nation’s premier Latino business and cultural event, bringing together over 6,000 professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for four days of transformative programming, networking, and inspiration. From wealth-building and venture capital to tech innovation, media, sports, and real estate, this event highlights the powerful intersection of digitization and Latino demographic growth across major industries. The 2025 conference features an expanded agenda, curated networking, and powerhouse speakers representing Fortune 500 companies, breakthrough startups, and global cultural movements. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, ProXimo is your gateway to opportunity, legacy-building, and cultural impact. Visit: https://avanceproximo.com/register/ AVANCE Global on Instagram and Facebook

In this talk, Dr. Feldman will discuss his research on the epidemiology, natural history and experimental therapeutics of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Dr. Feldman is professor of neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego. He was appointed director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study in April 2016. He received his MDCM degree from McGill University in Quebec, Canada in 1978. Dr. Feldman has contributed to discoveries and clinical research studies in aging, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and frontotemporal dementia. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/copy-sdis-monthly-lecture-series-450824

Join San Diego based author Calvin Naraghi for a special meet and greet and book signing. Calvin will be signing copies of his gothic horror thriller "The House Rules," a recent bestseller in suspense and science fiction. Praised for its slow-burn suspense with the pace of a thriller, Naraghi's debut invites readers to enter Blythorne manor, where secrets hide behind every corner and horrors below every floorboard. Come chat with the author, grab a personalized copy, and learn about the upcoming sequel, "The Family Rites", set to release this fall. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/calvinnaraghi_writer/ Calvin Naraghi on Instagram and Facebook

Our Afternoon Art Classes invite students to explore a wide variety of mediums—including drawing, watercolor, collage, and painting—while also learning about contemporary artists and diverse cultures from around the world. Guided by Teaching Artist Ms. Aiza, students will not only build artistic skills but also strengthen Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through creative expression, collaboration, and self-reflection. Each session includes both skill-building lessons and fun one-off projects designed to spark imagination, confidence, and connection. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1605115?day=2025-10-15&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Imagine a place where the thrill and joy of dance is truly accessible to all — this is the heart of Dynamic Inclusive Dance (DID, an expansion of WDO Wheelchair Dancers Organization). Every year, DID/WDO hosts an annual showcase fundraiser to share their talented dancers with the greater San Diego dance/arts community while raising critical funds to support their mission-driven work. This year’s SHINE + SOAR Showcase features choreographic themes of joy and hope! Join us in fundraising to celebrate 17 YEARS of artistic empowerment through the transformative power of inclusive dance! - Who: Dynamic Inclusive Dance (Wheelchair Dancers Organization) performers - What: SHINE + SOAR 2025 Showcase Fundraiser - When: Sunday October 05, 2025 (12 p.m - 3 p.m., 11 a.m. doors open) - Where: Champion Ballroom Academy (4255 Ruffin Rd #200, San Diego, CA 92123) - Tickets: $15 at the door – but visit our website for discount ticket deals! - Website: https://www.DynamicInclusiveDance.org DID/WDO notable performances include the San Diego County Fair and Jason Mraz Foundation’s Kaleidoscope. DID/WDO offers classes (in-person and online) in styles such as Ballroom, Latin, Bollywood, Hip Hop, Afro-Caribbean Fusion, Ballet, and more – and DID/WDO continues to provide reduced-cost access to our inclusive classes through scholarships and tuition waivers! Visit our website for our class schedule: www.DynamicInclusiveDance.org DID/WDO has been offering inclusive, physically integrated movement opportunities to all ages, abilities, and mobilities since 2008. Our story began with Beverly Weurding, who was 55 when she was diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. In order to continue pursuing her lifelong passion for dance, Beverly founded Wheelchair Dancers Organization to create and share inclusive classes and performance opportunities with the greater disabled community. DID/WDO’s artistic empowerment continues to impact hundreds of lives today. Wheelchair Dancers Organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Wheelchair Dancers Organization on Facebook Dynamic Inclusive Dance on Instagram