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The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Imelda could intensify as it approaches the East Coast. South Carolina's governor declared a state of emergency.

Last Tuesday of each month: July 29 & August 26, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Meet up once a month with other fiber friends in this crochet club! Crochet club is a space for those who are completely new to crochet, to seasoned crocheters that would like help with a tricky pattern, or would just like to work alongside others. All are welcome! Crochet Club at SDCC is more than a space to crochet with others, but a space where you can get help and guidance with your project from Martina, who is an avid crocheter. So come with questions and patterns that you would like to try out! Bring your own hook & yarn! No experience necessary. Ages 12+ years welcome, or age 7+ with an adult. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschool funds accepted: Click here for enrollment details. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. Film Forum Coronado Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (in the Winn Room) (619)-522-7390 Free Film and Discussion Adults Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. "THE QUIET AMERICAN" (1958. 120 min. PG.) - Joseph Mankiewicz directs Graham Greene’s eerily prophetic snapshot of the U.S. meddling in Vietnamese politics in the turbulent 1950s. A world-weary British journalist (Michael Redgrave) and a liberal American aid worker (Audie Murphy) vie for the heart, mind and body of a Saigon woman (Georgia Moll). Largely shot on location in Saigon. FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, on the first and third Wednesdays, with a brief introduction before the film and a discussion afterward, led by Ralph DeLauro. FILM FORUM CORONADO is presented by Coronado Public Library, the Friends of the Coronado Library and Coronado Island Film Festival.

Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. Film Forum Coronado Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (in the Winn Room) (619) 522- 7390 Free Film and Discussion Adults Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. “MIDNIGHT SPECIAL” (2016. 112 min. PG-13) - Jeff Nichols fires the imagination in this shape-shifting, genre-defying sci-fi road movie. A father (Michael Shannon), his mysterious friend (Joel Edgerton), and his son (Jaeden Lieberher), with supernatural abilities, go on the run to uncover the truth behind the special gifts, all the while pursued by shady government forces. Co-starring Adam Driver, Kirsten Dunst and Sam Shepard. FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, on the first and third Wednesdays, with a brief introduction before the film and a discussion afterward, led by Ralph DeLauro. FILM FORUM CORONADO is presented by Coronado Public Library, the Friends of the Coronado Library and Coronado Island Film Festival.

Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a special bilingual (Spanish-English) Cesar Chavez Day nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails: * The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks. * The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats. * The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park. These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year. Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen are also recommended. Walks are canceled if raining. Visit: mtrp.org/events/ Mission Trails Regional Park on Facebook

This weekend in the arts: San Diego ballet teams up with Gilbert Castellanos; Robert Xavier Burden unveils “The Alien Painting”; Burn All Books and Scanners Archive screen indie films; "Empty Ride" at the Globe; Moxie Theatre launches a new playwriting festival; Daygo Eatz; plus live music picks and more.

President Trump is authorizing the deployment of troops to "protect" Portland and ICE facilities there from "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more U.S. cities.

No one show swept this year — and it turns out, that's a good thing.

Learn to Weave with Silk! Saturday, July 26, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Beginners welcome! Learn to weave with colorful recycled sari silk in this hands-on, weaving workshop! Weaver, Dyer Jeanine Ertl will guide students through a variety of weaving techniques on warped lap looms using a rainbow of silk ribbon and yarn fibers to ignite the imagination. You’ll learn and play with the basics of the process from start to finish, each creating a unique handwoven that can be hung or draped, according to your desires. Please feel free to bring any items you may want to incorporate into your weaving, like interesting fibers, foraged and gathered natural objects, shells with holes, beads, etc. Each Weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind silk textile that can be hung as a Wall Hanging or finished as a square and used in a variety of creative ways. In addition, if you find that you’re in love with the practice, you will have an option to purchase the loom you are working with, as well as additional fiber and tools to continue at home. Come explore mindfully making in a space of creativity & harmony with others. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's Scott Simon recalls a First Amendment case from the late 1970s involving the rights of a neo-Nazi group to march through a predominantly Jewish suburb of Chicago.