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Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end. Audience: Young children Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

The San Diego Public Library has partnered with the nonprofit Home Start to offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Appointments are required! Call 211 to make an appointment or for more information. Audience: Adults Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body co-ordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Senior Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

KPBS presents One Small Step in partnership with StoryCorps. This initiative brings strangers with different beliefs and backgrounds together for a conversation - not about politics - but to get to know each other as people. Together with StoryCorps, we’ll be matching participants and recording conversations. Take One Small Step towards each other and be part of the solution. To apply for an opportunity to be matched for a conversation, click here.

A network of cameras scans and records vehicle license plate information, and an algorithm flags vehicles deemed suspicious based on where they came from, where they were going, and which route they took.

Investor-owned utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is selling the Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk to San Diego County five years after it bought it.

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the biggest KPBS stories of the year with the reporters who covered them.

First, federal workforce reductions by the current administration are putting the prevention of ship fires in jeopardy. Next, they are looking for volunteers for January’s Point-In-Time count. Then, a training for first-responders around driverless vehicles. Also, for three months in a row the San Diego Humane Society has set records for the number of adult dogs in their care. Lastly, some weekend events, happening this holiday weekend.

Whether you're shopping for a foodie, a trendsetter or an explorer, we've organized the list by the type of person you’re gifting to make browsing easier.