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There are many ways of dyeing with indigo, but its magic can be experienced in its most direct way by simply using fresh indigo leaves, water, and air! This workshop is a unique opportunity to work with indigo from the “ground up” and understand the beautiful chemistry of indigo and create a beautiful silk scarf in the setting it was grown. This workshop is held at an off-site location, at the inspirational Ranchito Milkyway farm in Bonita. This class is appropriate for ages 12+ years old or 8+yrs with an accompanying adult. OFF-SITE WORKSHOP LOCATION: Ranchito Milkyway, 7275 San Miguel Rd, Bonita, CA 91902 Visit: Fresh Indigo Natural Dye | From Leaf to Fiber San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Generally offered at 1 p.m. on the 4th Sunday of the month, plus some Fridays from late May to late August. This walking tour focuses on the Presidio de San Diego, buried underground below the Serra Museum. Learn about the historical significance of this site going back to deep time, how the unique river and marine environment attracted people to the site since time immemorial. Discover how archaeologists and historians have been able to understand what buildings and structures were there, and reconstruct what they may have looked like. Afterwards, browse around the new exhibition inside the Serra Museum. Hear from Kumeyaay people today, the people that lived along the river’s edge since time immemorial, as well as the stories of people that came to settle the area, and why the Presidio continues to be a significant site. Led by SDHC staff or volunteers, this tour is offered regularly at the Serra Museum, and is also available by appointment for groups. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Youtube

Beginners and families welcome! In this workshop, you will learn about essential oils and ways to use them in daily life. This is the perfect workshop for a child (or teen) and adult who love exploring new creative crafts together! Create your own personal blend to take home with you, and a new understanding on how to implement them into your routine! Note that the price is per person making a blend, so please add to your order as many as will participate in making their own project. If adult and child will make a perfume together, purchase one space. If both adult and child would like to make their own perfumes, sign up for two spaces. If you’d like to dive deeper into perfume making, explore more in Natural Perfume | Make your own Essential Oil Blend. And learn to make your own essential oils with Audrey in Essential Oils | Distill and Blend your own Hydrosol Toner. No experience necessary. All materials included. This class is appropriate for ages 8+ years and older with an adult who will help handle and pour ingredients. Visit: Family Perfume Making | Make your own Essential Oil Blend San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

In this first beginner sewing class students will learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, sew a straight stitch and pivot a corner. We will construct a pillow case together. You will also learn some very basic info about fabrics. If time allows for each student you will also learn how to finish your raw edges of the fabric using a zigzag stitch. You will leave class with a finished pillowcase. All materials are included. It’s best to learn on your own sewing machine, but you may also borrow one of ours. Please note, if bringing your own sewing machine it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. You will need all the cords, the manual, the presser foot, at least 1 bobbin and the bobbin case. Check this ahead of time. ***If you’re attending with your child, and participating only as support, just purchase 1 enrollment. No experience necessary. Adults and age 7+ (with adult) welcome! Please be punctual to this class. Students who show up more than 15min late will not be able to catch up, and will be turned away to keep the class on schedule. Plan ahead for traffic and parking. Visit: Family & Beginners Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Discover Balboa Park’s rich history through a walking tour celebrating influential women, including Kate Sessions, the Mother of Balboa Park. Tour will begin at 10 a.m. from the Bea Evenson Fountain on the east end of the Park. This free tour series is brought to you by the San Diego History Center, Women’s Museum of California and Forever Balboa Park. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

UC San Diego researchers are trying to find out why women are at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, a KPBS investigation found out that San Diego’s highest paid city employees are cops that work lots of overtime. San Diego’s police chief said they plan to rein in overtime hours and spending. And a new TikTok trend is influencing San Diego Unified students to damage their school-issued Chromebooks.

DaCosta has directed blockbusters like Candyman and The Marvels. Her latest is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play, Hedda Gabler, recasting the main character as a queer, mixed-race Black woman.

Guided Tasting and meet & greet hosted by Jim Obergefell, Gay Rights Icon and Co-Founder of Equality Vines Limited spots—reserve now! Time & Location Jul 16, 2025, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sabre Champagne & Wine Bar, 560 J St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA About the event: - Tickets: $40 per person, $10 of each ticket sold directly benefits Family Equality - Jim Obergefell signed wine bottles available for purchase: $100/signed bottle, $50 of every bottle sold directly benefits Family Equality - Limit 20 seats Visit: https://www.sabrewinebar.com/event-details/private-tasting-with-jim-obergefell-equality-vines Sabre Champagne and Wine Bar on Instagram and Facebook

Beverly Thorn, a psychologist and certified End-Of-Life Doula will discuss her new book, "Before I Lose My Own Mind: Navigating Life as a Dementia Caregiver," telling her own personal story of caring for her husband with dementia, from the lens of a psychologist and death doula. The book is aimed at caring for the caregiver, who often gets overlooked in terms of their own care needs. Knowledge about the disorder provides a coping base, and planning and ongoing conversation provides the glue to hold the caregiver together during this long trajectory. The crisis of a dementia diagnosis is sobering, but also an opportunity. Since dementia is not an all or nothing thing, there is time before one loses decisional capacity to consider and talk about their life values, healthcare and dementia care preferences along the dementia trajectory, and their end-of-life wishes. Planning and communication are key in a society where no one wants to talk about dementia or death. Loved ones and potential caregivers also need to be in the know so that they can make life-altering decisions once the person with dementia is no longer able to do so. Visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aXlx0Bk7TyamYyJ7guIMQw#/registration Beverly Thorn on Instagram and Facebook

This class is a continuation of the Family and Beginner Sewing 102. In this next series you will learn how to sew a zippered pouch with a lining from beginning to end. You will learn to install a zipper, add lining and construct a pouch. You will apply the skills you learned in series 101 and 102 to this class to help you with all the finished touches of your pouch. It’s best to bring your own sewing machine, but you may also borrow one of ours. If bringing your own machine you MUST have a zipper foot to use with your sewing machine. Please note if bringing your own sewing machine it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. ***If you’re attending with your child, and participating only as support, just purchase 1 enrollment. Adults and age 7+ (with adult) welcome! Please be punctual to this class. Students who show up more than 15min late will not be able to catch up, and will be turned away to keep the class on schedule. Plan ahead for traffic and parking. REQUIRMENT: If you are new to using a sewing machine, you must take Family & Beginner Sewing 101 & Family & Beginner Sewing 102 first. In order to enroll in 103, a student must know how to thread and use a/their sewing machine, have a basic understanding of fabric cutting and iron pressing techniques, and be comfortable with beginner sewing techniques. Visit: Family & Beginners Sewing 103 | Zippers, Linings & More San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook