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San Diego farmers and farms are the focus of "California Grown, Plein Air" exhibition at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center May 17 – June 20, 2025. In the Spring of 2025, plein air painters from around San Diego County painted at farms, documenting the diverse types of farms in the region. Juror Katie Stokes, the editor of Edible San Diego Magazine, will select her favorite artworks during the reception, Saturday May 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Edible San Diego magazine has been celebrating local food in farms and gardens for 17 years. Our region's many beautiful valleys, hills, creeks, rich history and diverse plant and animal life make it a haven to grow food or enjoy the harvests of farmers, ranchers and fishers. We are delighted to support this show and the Bonita Historical Society to share the artists' perspectives and talents on this delicious topic."- Katie Stokes Artists in the exhibition include: Liz Abeyta, Andrew ‘Drew’ Bandish, Lorraine Marie Cote, Brian Gibson, Rose Irelan, Margaret Larlham, Chrysanne Lowe, Frankie Martin, Doreen Mattingly, Carmelita Molina, Michelle Montrose, Kathryn Peterson, Nina Pierson, Indu Ramkumar, Elisabeth Refn, Jenny Rivera, Sarah Sullivan, Valorie Thompson, Joyce Trinh and Mehl Lawson Sketchbooks by members of San Diego Urban Sketchers will also be featured in the exhibition. Farms and regions featured in the exhibition include: Coastal Roots Farm, Highland Valley Oranges, Stein Family Farm, Rafferty Farms, Rancho del Sol, Point Loma Lighthouse Keeper's Kitchen Garden, San Diego Lavender Fields, Poway Farmers Market, Wild Willow Farm, Tierrasanta Community Garden, Coastal Garden, Kitchen Garden on the Pier, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Rohr Park A Paint-Out in Bonita will be with artist Mehl Lawson on Friday, May 16th. Participants can meet at the museum at 9 a.m. to find maps and coffee for the paint-out. Artwork from the paint-out will be displayed for sale in the “wet gallery”. Artist Rose Irelan will be leading a plein air painting workshop on Friday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required through the museum website on the exhibitions page. Participants can also register by calling 619 267-5141. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is located at 4355 Bonita Road in Bonita California. Hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking at the museum. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/ca-grown-plein-air-2025/ Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Pumpkins are a harvest symbol and part of our nostalgia for a simpler time. But while the word "pumpkin" has been around for centuries, the plant dates back thousands of years.

Carnival Rides Tamale Festival Music & Dancing Picnic Areas Games Chili Cook-off Vendors & Food Beer Garden Car Show Farmers Market & more! We’re excited to announce our lineup of events for the 75th Anniversary. Lineup of events for Western Days 2025 The Western Days Festival is located at the Valley Center Community Hall & Park 
28246 Lilac Rd.
, Valley Center. Friday, May 30, 2025 ◦ Western Days Festival 
Locals Night! 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Support Local. 
Local Bands & Local Businesses. ◦ Guns & Hoses Chili Cook-off 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
 @ Festival Grounds ◦ Western Days Carnival (rides) 5 p.m. -10 p.m.
 @ Festival Grounds Saturday, May 31, 2025 ◦ Western Days FFA Pancake Breakfast 6 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 29115 Valley Center Rd. 
 ◦ Valley Center Trails 5k Fun Run 8:30am-9:30am 
Along the parade route 
 ◦ Western Days Parade 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Along Valley Center Rd. Start at Cole Grade Rd. End at Lilac Rd. 
 ◦ Western Days Car Corral – Car Show 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Festival Grounds
 ◦ Western Days Festival 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. ◦ Western Days Carnival (rides) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Festival Grounds Sunday, June 1, 2025 ◦ Western Days Tamale Festival 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Festival Grounds ◦ Western Days Carnival (rides) 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
 @ Festival Grounds Visit: Valley Center Western Days Festival & Parade Valley Center Western Days on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “Printmaking on Hand-Made Paper" Create a variety of “papers” using multiple natural materials. The second step will be to print on the newly created paper, wet or dry, to create dream like images with atmospheric qualities. A possible poem or saying may enhance the finished product. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~studio-arts-w-robin-douglas?tab_5151=id%3A22693 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

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Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “The Flash and Sparkle of Mickalene Thomas” Sequins, buttons, beads, collages, and stencils are the trademark of Thomas. We will glue certain small objects in some areas of the painting to emphasize the passion for sparkle in our lives. These joyful creations will speak to the heart. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. ‘’21st Century Impressionist Paintings” After 150 years of Impressionism, artists today still use the “fleeting moment” of sensation to create spectacular painting results. We will use a broad spectrum of techniques to achieve these optic phenomena. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

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