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With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In Southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade: the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

In today's episode, we sit down with Chama, a Venezuelan exile who made her way to the U.S. via Tijuana. Chama shares her odyssey out of Venezuela as she searched for a new home to reunite her family with her estranged husband in California.

Kenneth Liao, violin Experience the artistry of Kenneth Liao, a distinguished violinist with the San Diego Symphony. Originally from Maryland, Kenneth studied at USC and The Juilliard School. He has performed with the Royal Swedish Opera, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and at venues including Carnegie Hall and Walt Disney Hall. A passionate chamber musician, he brings vibrant energy and deep musical insight to every performance. The City of Encinitas is excited to present the 2026 Music by the Sea Season in partnership with the San Diego Music Society. Join us for six unforgettable Friday evening concerts featuring world-class performers in the intimate and acoustically rich Encinitas Library. From dazzling concerto masterpieces to virtuosic chamber works and captivating solo artists, this season promises artistry, inspiration, and musical magic from January through June. All concerts are held at the Encinitas Library on Fridays starting at 7 p.m. City of Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

Vanessa Fountain, harp An enchanting evening of heavenly music for harp. Dr. Vanessa Fountain is an award-winning harpist, composer, and educator known for her captivating performances across classical, jazz, pop, rock, and Celtic traditions. This concert marks her debut with Music by the Sea. The City of Encinitas is excited to present the 2026 Music by the Sea Season in partnership with the San Diego Music Society. Join us for six unforgettable Friday evening concerts featuring world-class performers in the intimate and acoustically rich Encinitas Library. From dazzling concerto masterpieces to virtuosic chamber works and captivating solo artists, this season promises artistry, inspiration, and musical magic from January through June. All concerts are held at the Encinitas Library on Fridays starting at 7 p.m. City of Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.

Join us for a hands-on morning of reflection, storytelling, and creative making in celebration of the Centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art. Inspired by SDMA 100 Years, on view January 24 in Galleries 14/15, this workshop invites participants to explore memory, history, and personal connection through bookmaking. The workshop will guide you through the creation of a memory scrapbook inspired by the archival scrapbooks that have preserved and documented 100 years of SDMA’s history. Participants will learn basic bookbinding techniques, including how to bind pages, create a cover, and customize a scrapbook designed to hold memories collected throughout the year. Participants are encouraged to bring photographs or small mementos to incorporate into the cover or title pages of their scrapbook, making each book a personal and meaningful keepsake. All materials will be provided. Please RSVP to save your spot. Registration is limited to 15 people. Entry to The San Diego Museum of Art Library is near the Panama 66 restaurant entrance. Registration is limited to 15 people. Workshop held during Resident Free Tuesday, which grants free admission to San Diego County Residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. Museum admission for nonresidents not included. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

This First Friday, kids will explore their creativity while making their own craft. Each child will work on an individual art project celebrating the theme of the month. On February 6th, kids will create a "Things I Love" Craft! We offer a new craft each month. First Friday Free Kids Crafts are a wonderful way for kids to develop their fine motor skills, artistic expression, and confidence in a supportive, fun environment. We can’t wait to see you here on Friday, February 6th! RSVP below so we have enough supplies for everyone! *This project is great for children of all ages. Young children may need help from an accompanying adult. Each month the craft changes, so pop in while you’re visiting and get crafty! Visit: https://sandiegocraft.org/product/first-friday-free-kids-craft/ San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Our annual Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy is Sunday November 17th! Experience the enchantment of the Land of Sweets at PAW’s Nutcracker Tea, hosted by the Sugarplum Fairy and friends from the Performing Arts Workshop! Children of all ages are invited to dress up in their finest hats and enjoy a magical holiday date complete with a performance, treats, a meet and greet with the beloved Nutcracker characters, and a gift from the Sugar Plum Fairy! Children under 3 are free! Watch a captivating showcase featuring beloved characters like the Snow Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, Rat Queen, Marzipan, Coffee, and the Nutcracker. Attendees can engage in delightful conversations with the cast while enjoying a spread of tea and scrumptious desserts, see a dancing showcase by the sweets, take a picture with the characters, and receive a gift from the sugar plum fairy. This event offers a taste of the magic that awaits at the full Nutcracker performance in December. Don’t leave without getting a photograph with the cast! Fancy tea attire, gloves, and hats are heavily suggested. Kids under 3 are free! Visit: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/dancepaw/PAWsugartea25 Performing Arts Workshop on Instagram and Facebook

Grand finale for the 20th Annual Coterie Summer Chamber Music Festival Concert. Program includes Telemann’s "Sinfonia," Beethoven’s Piano Quartet, Op. 16, Mozart’ s "Kegelstatt" Trio, Arnold Mendelssohn’s Trio for two violins and piano, Reger’s Serenade for flute, violin, and viola, Op. 77a, Poulenc Trio for trumpet, horn, and trombone, and more. All ages welcome. Free parking. Refreshment at intermission. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/all-events/ for program updates. Greater San Diego Music Coterie on Facebook / Instagram