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Join us on Sunday, December 3 for the Members' Holiday Party in front of the Museum! -Festive refreshments -Art-making activities -Seasonal DJ tunes -Joy, art, and seaside views! Also, mingle and be merry with family as the parade makes its way through the village. Grab a spot along Strauss Plaza to watch the annual La Jolla Christmas Parade, which ends in front of the Museum. Plus, Members get one more chance to take advantage of a double discount in The Shop! Peruse and splurge on something you've been eyeing - 'tis the season! Schedule: 1:30 p.m. – Parade Begins at Kline & Girard 2 p.m. – MCASD Festivities in Strauss Plaza Not yet a Member? Join The Community at mcasd.org/join For more infromation visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org

We are so excited to offer our first succulent arrangement class of the year. The best part? The planters are a beautiful heart shape! Create a beautiful succulent arrangement in a lovely heart shaped planter at Terra Bella Nursery. Every ticket includes all materials to create one lovely arrangement. This DIY Class is intermediate level and open to all ages! This workshop has two rice variations to reflect the different Heart Planter options to choose from: • Variation A – To make a 6" Heart Planter. Supplies include one 6" terra cotta heart shaped planter, three succulent plants (rooted), moss, decorative Rocks, terra bella blend potting mix, live instruction, and care card. • Variation B – To make a 10" Heart Outline Planter. Supplies include one 10" terra cotta heart outline planter, eight 2" succulent plants (rooted), moss, decorative rocks, terra bella blend potting mix, live instruction, and care card. Date | Saturday, January 29 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location | Terra Bella Nursery Get tickets here! Ticket rices vary from $35 – $45. This workshop will be held outdoors. For more information, please visit the Heart Planter Workshop Eventbrite page or call the venue at (619) 585-1118.

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond said the tax is hurting families and businesses, leading to people leaving California. He wants the state to suspend the upcoming gas tax increase.

Musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand.

Adelle Waldman's novel is a workplace ensemble set in a Costco-like store. But, because Help Wanted is a group portrait, it tends to visit, rather than settle in with, its working class characters.

Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. April 13 Tour: Kate Sessions and Balboa Park, Part 1 (Tour begins at Kate Session Statue on West Mesa) Named the “Mother of Balboa Park,” Kate Sessions had a major impact on the flora of San Diego at the turn of the century and continues to influence the plants seen today. This walk explores one of her “hidden gardens” from when she had a nursery/experimental demonstration garden in Balboa Park. Along the way her remarkable accomplishments in shaping the landscape with plants brought from around the world will be discussed. A citizen scientist, entrepreneur, and horticulturalist, Sessions devoted her life to learning and disseminating knowledge. Meet at the Kate Sessions Statue located one block east of 6th and Laurel Street.

Discover healing and transformation through the Compassion Practice! This accessible 3-week online course will introduce you to the Compassion Practice, and how you can integrate this meditative practice into your daily life. During our three sessions on November 27th, December 4th, and December 11th (6:30 - 8:00 p.m. PT), we'll gather virtually to explore the foundational principles behind the Compassion Practice and discover practices you can use to start making compassion a way of life. Led by Dale Suggs, MDiv, Certified Facilitator of the Compassion Practice, Certified Spiritual Director, and Co-Founder of the BELOVED Compassion Network. For more information visit: belovedcompassionnetwork.org

Three years ago, the emergency declaration enabled certain tools for fighting the pandemic and protecting Americans. Now that it's expiring, here's what is changing — and what's not.

Experts and educators are worried about students who miss big chunks of the school year, but a new NPR/Ipsos poll shows parents aren’t quite sure what it is.

We’re inviting our San Diego community to join us to kick-start our mission. FundaMental Health provides funding for, and connection to, high-quality mental health providers and services. Enjoy a highly-regarded brunch menu, bottomless mimosas (of course), a fine wine and craft beer tasting, and scenic views at Viewpoint Brewing Co. Plus, you'll hear personal stories from our founder and our luminary speaker, Elyn Saks, on the impacts and importance of access to mental healthcare. We are currently offering individual tickets and corporate sponsorship tables. Each gala ticket covers the cost of the event as well as a donation to FundaMental Health. Proceeds from the event will go towards FundaMental Health’s operations and grant program – focused on connecting individuals with high-quality mental health providers from our network and covering the costs of their treatments. For more information visit: fundamental.health Stay Connected on Facebook