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Join us for a fun still-life oil painting workshop inspired by a colorful summer tea party. All aspects of still-life painting will be covered in this two-day workshop: perspective, composition, color, and accuracy will be taught using a tabletop arrangement of cups, saucers, teapots, and flowers. Bright colors and a square format will encourage experimentation. Grab a coffee; we will begin each morning with a PowerPoint lesson followed by a demo on the painting process and technique. Afterward students will paint independently for the remainder of the morning. As the paintings progress, students will learn through discussion of creative issues and group critique. Pat welcomes students of all levels. Materials: A $5 fee will be paid to Pat on the first day of class. Please bring the following supplies: one square canvas or canvas panel: 10” x 10”, 12” x 12”, or 16” x 16”; half-dozen brushes: white bristle flat or filbert, #2, 4, 6; one medium-size palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail, #2–4; Winsor & Newton Liquin; wooden palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium*, Cadmium Yellow Medium*, Cadmium Lemon*, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White, Cadmium Orange*, Red Iron Oxide or Burnt Sienna; paper towels; Gamsol odorless solvent; container for solvent with lid. *Be sure to purchase true Cadmium colors not Cadmium Hue. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for our upcoming Compost Giveaway Event! This event is available for City of San Diego residents only! Have you ever wondered what happens after you toss yard trimmings and food scraps into your green bin? The organic waste is collected and brought to the Miramar Greenery (located at the Miramar Landfill) where it is turned into compost! This compost is available at no cost to residents of the City of San Diego and can be picked up during normal business hours. To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost Giveaways on select weekends. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost for your garden at no cost. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to give their plants a boost. Swing by and grab some compost to help your garden thrive! Things to bring: - Shovel - Gloves - Containers - Tarp and bungees for truck beds (ALL TRUCK BEDS MUST BE COVERED!) Things to know: - Be prepared to self load compost - All participants are required to sign a release waiver Please be aware, in order to collect compost you are required to sign a waiver. All participants will need to sign a waiver upon entering the event. About the Miramar Greenery: At the Miramar Greenery, compost is made from yard trimmings and food scraps that have been ground, placed in windrows, turned and watered for 70 days. During this time, microorganisms digest the carbon and nitrogen rich mixture, causing the windrow to sustain temperatures of 140-165 F. This process eliminates most weed seeds and pathogens while breaking down the organic material into beneficial soil nutrients. Finished compost is screened to a particle size of one-half inch or less which also removes film plastic from the final product. For more information, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/miramar Practical Application and Benefits: Compost can be used as an amendment to improve soil texture and increase nutrient and water holding capacity. In San Diego, where soil lacks many essential plant nutrients, mixing compost in with the soil is one of the best things you can do for your yard and garden. Note: This event will occur rain or shine, however if severe weather occurs the days leading up to the event, the event will be rescheduled or canceled. If needed, registrants will receive electronic communication as soon as possible before the event. This event is made possible by the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department and facilitated by I Love A Clean San Diego. I Love A Clean San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching 70,000 people a month.

Protein has taken over the packaged-snack aisles at the grocery store. But do you need extra protein in your chips and muffins?

Join us in exploring 14 of San Diego’s finest independent bookstores in honor of this nationwide celebration! This is a 3 day event (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). Keep in mind that each bookstore has its own unique hours. We invite you to visit our store websites or social media channels to see what we’re up to! ------------------------------ PARTICIPATING INDIE BOOK SELLERS: • Bay Books: baybookscoronado.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 435-0070 Address: 1007 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 • Bluestocking Books: bluestockingbooks.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 296-1424 Address: 3817 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 • The Book Catapult: thebookcatapult.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 795-3780 Address: 3010-B Juniper Street, San Diego, CA 92104 • Camino Books: caminobks.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Contact: (858) 925-7078 Address: 12843 El Camino Real, Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92130 • Hey Books!: heybooksorelse.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: info@heybooksorelse.com Address: 921 E. Street, San Diego, CA 92101 • Joyride: joyridebookshop.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact: info@joyridebookshop.com Address: 2750 Historic Decatur Rd., Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92106 • La Playa Books: laplayabooks.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact: (619) 226-2601 Address: 1026 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106 • Libélula Books & Co: libelulabooksandco.com Event Hours: Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 775-4040 Address: 950 South 26th Street, San Diego, CA 9211 • Library Shop: Libraryshopsd.org Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 236-5802 Address 1: 330 Park Blvd, San Diego (Downtown Central Library) Address 2: 925 West Washington Street (Mission Hills) • Meet Cute Romance: meetcutebookshop.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Mon 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact: (619) 228-9548 Address: 8235 La Mesa Boulevard, CA 91942 • Mysterious Galaxy: mystgalaxy.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Contact: (619) 539-7137 Address: 3555 Rosecrans Street, Suite 107A, San Diego, CA 92110 • UC San Diego Bookstore: ucsandiegobookstore.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Mon 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (858) 534-7326 Address: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 (Price Center West) • Verbatim Books: Verbatim-books.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 501-7466 Address: 3793 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104 • Warwick's: warwicks.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • Mon 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (858) 454-0347 Address: 7218 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 *Hours subject to change without notice. Follow the crawl on our official Instagram page for most current information. ------------------------------ Spend $10 or more at any one of the participating indie bookstores to receive a Book Crawl Passport Stamp. Pick up your passport at the first store on your crawl. Earn your EXCLUSIVE 2025 Book Crawl Merch as you add stamps to your passport during the weekend. Merch Prizes are as follows: • 1st store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Passport • 3rd store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Sticker • 5th store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Patch • 8th store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Exclusive Enamel Pin • 11th store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Tote • 13th (last!) store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Mug (All merch are while supplies last.) Share your crawl! Follow & tag on Instagram #sdbookcrawl #indiebookstoreday Updated info: https://www.sdbookcrawl.com/home Good luck Book Crawlers! We look forward to serving you on the best weekend of the year!

Gov. Newsom pledges state funding to maintain The Trevor Project’s 988 hotline option as local advocates warn of rising mental health needs in San Diego.

In a lawsuit filed in late June, former Board of Supervisors Clerk Blanca Acosta accused the county of failing to protect her from the alleged harassment and firing her for reporting the alleged behavior.

Authorities in Brazil, worried that the former far right president is a flight risk, are imposing new restrictions on his movements. The tough surveillance moves come as President Trump continues to voice strong support for the ex-leader who is facing charges of plotting a coup to stay in power.

La Cámara de Representantes dio la aprobación final a la solicitud del presidente Donald Trump de recuperar alrededor de 9.000 millones de dólares para la radiodifusión pública y la ayuda exterior a primera hora del viernes, mientras los republicanos intensificaban sus esfuerzos por apuntar a instituciones y programas que consideran inflados o desalineados con su agenda.

México anunció el viernes la expansión de una tarjeta bancaria, que se puede conseguir en los consulados o pedir por internet, con la que los mexicanos esquivarían el impuesto del 1% a las remesas aprobado por Estados Unidos.