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Substantial, long-term funding has eluded local public health departments and with a spotlight on the pandemic, some argue now is the time to change that. Then, San Diego County supervisors last week approved a $7.2 billion budget with funding for mental health services and the pandemic recovery. And for the first time, an Indigenous woman has been appointed to serve on California’s Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Plus, a national homelessness expert says San Diego needs to coordinate efforts among agencies and find more permanent housing solutions if it wants to see fewer unsheltered people on the streets. Finally, a new arts campaign intended to boost vaccination rates among Latinos in California’s Central Valley.

Kick off your weekend with a fun crafting experience! Looking for something fun and creative to try with mom, your besties, or your family? Curious about the glazing process? Join us Saturday, June 18 for an outdoor workshop decorating and glazing pottery bowls. This is a great opportunity for you and your loved ones to spend some quality time together. This workshop will be taught by clay artist, Lydia Kardos. She will demonstrate decorative techniques in glazing. She’ll show you how to get lovely colors and teach creative techniques for customizing your bowl. The bowls we prepare for you to glaze are made from high quality, mid-fire clay, which is food-safe and will last for years and years. Fun for all ages and skill levels. Projects will be ready for pick up 1 – 2 weeks after the class. Facebook & Instagram

Join us for a fun origami class where you will make Mandala Aretê Flower inspired by Falk Brito, a Brasilia-based artist whom invented the Mandala. All materials are provided. Students will learn how to fold origami flowers using contemporary origami techniques. No experience necessary. Recommended for Ages 12+ or 9 yrs if accompanied by an adult. Facebook & Instagram

Twitter's former security head is accusing the company of ignoring major security vulnerabilities and misrepresenting the number of fake accounts on the platform.

Councilwomen Jen Campbell, Monica Montgomery Steppe and Vivian Moreno will defend their seats in November.

Oolong Gallery opens a new group exhibition, "Sunblock 5000," Aug. 28 through Oct. 9, 2022. Featured artists: Amelia Baxter Victor Castaneda Taylor Chapin Martha Colburn Robert Gutierrez Jerry Hsu Sam Keller Brian Lotti Meredith Morrison Mauricio Munoz Colin Oulighan Ivan Rios-Fetchko An opening reception will be held Sunday, Aug. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Related links: Oolong Gallery on Instagram

The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative announced Wednesday that it has created the program in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Amazon will host a two-day “Shop Local” event to support ten San Diego-based small businesses selling in Amazon’s store this holiday season. The event will be held at Sparks Gallery, a locally owned art gallery, featuring ten local small businesses. Local residents are able to enjoy holiday favorites like hot cocoa and cookies as they discover and shop from each business which will showcase their brands and selling their products. Date | Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location | Sparks Gallery This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Sparks Gallery at info@sparksgallery.com or call (619) 696-1416.

A spectacular family holiday concert, Carols by Candlelight, will take place December 10 & 11 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Now in its 32nd year, proceeds from this holiday country concert will go to Rady Children’s Hospital. The two-night concert will feature country music stars singing their hits and favorite holiday songs. This year’s headliner is Mark Wills, making his Carols by Candlelight debut. Wills, a member of the Grand Ole Opry, has eight Top 10 Country Singles, three Top 10 Country Albums and has been named Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist. Other headliners, and Carols by Candlelight veteran performers, include Jamie O’Neal, Anna Vaus, and Steve Vaus (2010 Grammy winner). O’Neal, an Academy of Country Music Award Winner, and multi-Grammy Nominee, has three Top 10 Country Singles. Anna Vaus was recently named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country; she also just received the Miranda Lambert Award and ASCAP Award. Also appearing in this year’s line-up is Back to the Garden, a Woodstock tribute band, recreating the music of the era, featuring the music of the Byrds, the Doors, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Mamas and the Papas, Carole King, the Eagles, and more. Following the on-stage performances, to close the evening, the audience and stars meet in the courtyard and sing “Silent Night” by candlelight. In addition to the live entertainment, the benefit also features a live auction offering autographed guitars and other items, as well as silent auction items and raffle prizes, donated by sponsoring organizations. To learn ways to get involved or become a donor, visit http://www.carolsbycandlelight.com/our-donors/. VIP Orchestra seating, first 16 rows, is $94 per ticket, while the standard orchestra is $70 per ticket. Tickets are available (starting at $18) through the Box Office at (800) 988-4253. Active-duty military and first responders may purchase tickets at the box office at 50% off regular prices (ID required). The California Center for the Arts is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd in Escondido (92025). For more information, visit www.CarolsByCandlelight.com.

Happy Holidays! Many times, viewing art is a contemplative, awe inspiring, scholarly exercise. But we believe it can also be entertaining! Come with us on a docent-guided visit to the Timken Galleries with a light-hearted step and a pair of red and green colored glasses, keeping in mind the ideas of fun, family and the meaning of Christmas! THIS EVENT IS HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. When: Dec. 9, 2021 @11:00am Where: Virtual Zoom Link How Much: Free For more information on this event and for zoom link registration please visit HERE!