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Walden Family Services will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the “There’s No Place Like Home” Gala on April 30, 2026, at the historic Thursday Club in San Diego. Set against an ocean-view backdrop, the evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, and partners to benefit housing and supportive services for foster youth. Inspired by the "Wizard of Oz," the gala will feature themed décor, live entertainment including performances by Mariam T and her queens, and a menu by Behind the Scenes Catering. Proceeds will support Transitional Age Youth as they move toward independence, providing stable housing, life skills, and critical resources. The event honors five decades of impact while investing in the future of youth aging out of foster care. Tickets are $250, with tables of 10 available for $2,500. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit waldenfamily.org/spring-event. Walden Family Services on Facebook / Instagram

If you’ve been considering enrolling in a homeschool or alternative education charter, we invite you to this open house where several charters will be present. Visit sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital for more information. Audience: This program is recommended for adults. Children are welcome.

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. In celebration of the Big Read in partnership with Oceanside Public Library, this April’s Art For All draws inspiration from "The Seed Keeper." Participants will create native plant clay seed bombs. These are small, sculptural clay forms filled with local, pollinator-friendly native seeds. These unfired clay shapes can be placed in your yard or garden, where the clay will naturally break down and allow the seeds to take root in the soil. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. All levels welcome! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side. Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it. Food Paintings What’s better than food AND painting? At this workshop, you’ll create a visual delight in paint using heavy-bodied pigments and modeling paste. Food items will be provided not only as inspiration for your artwork but to be eaten as well! This one is sure to sell out fast. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Ticket Prices: Adult: $65 Member: $50 Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Hangar 76 OMA Artist Alliance members and their guests are invited to gather each month for a lively social meetup hosted at rotating venues throughout San Diego and North County. These informal get-togethers offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and build community while exploring a range of hotspots across the region. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting someone new, each gathering encourages conversation, collaboration, and camaraderie within the Artist Alliance network. This is a no-host event, attendees are welcome to purchase their own food and beverages. Learn more about OMA Artist Alliance here: oma-online.org/artist-alliance/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a family event featuring award-winning author and illustrator LeUyen Pham, in conversation with UC Irvine scholar Long Bui and U.C. San Diego lecturer Anh-Thu Ngo about art and comics.  Registration is highly encouraged at tinyurl.com/missionvalleyleuyen.  Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 9+.

Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild!  This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided. Registration is required at sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital. Questions? Please let us know! Audience: This event is recommended for children ages 8+ Location: Homeschool Resource Center

In "Hail Mariam," local author Huda Al-Marashi draws from her own experiences as the sole Muslim girl attending a Catholic school. Then, a preview of the Oceanside International Film Festival. And finally, your weekend arts preview.

Volunteers are organizing community patrols to monitor ICE activity in their communities. Plus, why more public transit riders are avoiding fares. And, a familiar voice for San Diego soccer fans previews the upcoming SDFC season.

First, State Senator Steve Padilla is calling for a pause to a data center project in Imperial County. Next, scientists say they’ve discovered a way to redesign Fentanyl and lessen the potential risk of an overdose. Also, we tell you about a new fundraising and awareness campaign recently launched in the county. Lastly, a curator at the San Diego Natural History Museum is calling it a career.