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Learn to Wet Felt with Wool! Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. - Noon Join us in this 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn the ancient technique of wet felting, where loose wool fibers are transformed into fabric—a process used for thousands of years to create textiles such as rugs, clothing, and even yurts. Instructor Sylviane Collier will guide you step-by-step through the process, offering demonstrations and personalized support as you create your own felted “painting.” Begin by layering richly colored merino wool fibers to design your image, then use water, soap, and gentle agitation with bamboo mats to bind the fibers together. This process is simple and immersive—more wet than messy—and towels will be provided. Each participant will leave with a unique 8” x 8” felted artwork. Inspiration images will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Materials fee: $10 (cash, paid to instructor at the start of class) No prior experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! All materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.

The Best of Rise Resale Blooming April 26! Grow something beautiful this spring. By joining SpringFest, you directly support The Rise Concept, a local nonprofit that helps provide resources for local veterans, survivors, and at-risk youth. Help us tend to the mission of The Rise Concept. SpringFest is free and includes: Unique Venue: Located inside The Stables alongside the beautiful Ramona landscape! Craft Vendors: Come see a variety of individual craft vendors! Rise Resale thrift items: English, French, and Italian inspired vintage antique home decor, jewelry, art, furniture, and more! Inviting and Friendly Vibe: Amazing people, food, drinks, music, kids games and family activities, dog friendly! We can't wait to see you all there! :) Rise Nonprofit and Resale Shop on Instagram

The Spreckels Organ Society presents the 38th Annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, the largest organ festival in the United States, featuring the historic Spreckels Organ, the largest open-air musical instrument in the world, with 5,098 pipes of up to 32-feet long, and nine percussion instruments located throughout the building. The summer-long festival – directed by Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Spreckels Organ Society’s Artistic Director and San Diego’s Civic Organist – takes place in the heart of Balboa Park, from July 13 through Sept. 7. These 90-minute, free admission concerts by acclaimed international artists are brought to the Spreckels Organ Pavilion each Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. by the Spreckels Organ Society. The concerts are free thanks to the support of the Society’s sponsors, donors, members and volunteers. This season, the Monday evening concerts feature artists from five different nations, making it a truly international festival. The variety of concerts is broad with something for everyone. For the full Festival program, visit www.spreckelsorgan.org/summer-organ-festival. Spreckels Organ Society on Instagram

At its three most popular campuses, UC agreed to admit more California students and reduce the number of out-of-state students. The state covered the loss of revenue from nonresident students, who pay three times what instate students pay.

An events fund for San Diego County supervisors raises new questions about money and influence in government. Plus, how accurate is America's melting pot metaphor? And, how reporters are reflecting on Local News Day.

Carlsbad’s mineral springs transformed this once-quiet coastal area into the charming “Village by the Sea” that visitors know today. On this walking tour, you’ll follow the development of this Southern California gem from its founding in the 1880s to its evolution into a beloved coastal destination. The tour starts at the Army and Navy Academy, from where you’ll weave through the heart of the village. I’ll point out Victorian architecture alongside mid-century landmarks, and explain how visionary residents worked to preserve the town’s unique character while embracing change. You’ll stroll tree-lined streets, past boutiques and cafés before reaching the Pacific shoreline, where seven miles of coastline have drawn visitors for generations. The tour ends at the mouth of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Along the way, longtime San Diego residents Mindy and Jerry will tell you Carlsbad Village’s story of transformation. You’ll learn how Captain John Frazier’s discovery of mineral water (remarkably similar to that of Karlsbad, Bohemia) gave the town both its name and its early identity as a health retreat. You’ll also explore how the arrival of the railroad, Highway 101, and eventually Interstate 5 shaped the community and its character. On this 90-minute tour, you’ll have a chance to: - Visit the site of Captain Frazier’s original mineral springs, where the famous Carlsbad alkaline water was discovered in 1882 - Stroll through Magee Park with its historical landmarks, including the 1887 Shipley-Magee House that’s the Carlsbad Historical Society today - Take in St. Michael’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, the city’s first church built in 1894 - See the former Carlsbad-by-the-Sea Hotel, built in 1929 to capitalize on the area’s reputation as a health retreat - Learn the story of the Twin Inns Restaurant, formerly the Schutte Mansion, famous for its chicken dinners that attracted travelers via Highway 101 - Appreciate the 1927 Crystal Theater, Carlsbad’s first movie palace and a community landmark, with its multiple identities over the years - View the Santa Fe Depot in Rotary Park, a testament to the community’s railway heritage - Promenade along the stunning Carlsbad State Beach, with its picturesque bluffs and scenic overlooks that have attracted visitors since the 1950s Whether you’re a history buff, a curious traveler, or a local looking to see Carlsbad in a new light, this guided walking tour will transport you through time. Note: TourFreely.com on demand (self-guided) tours are available 24/7, seven days a week. Just purchase ($14.99), download and go! You will have the tour for life! No clocks. No schedules. Just you or you and your crew! TourFreely on Facebook / Instagram

The series begins on Friday, April 24, at the Scripps Research Auditorium with the return of Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza, of whom Billboard magazine wrote, “She continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders. Her music soulfully reflects, wistfully regrets, romantically woos, joyfully celebrates.” For her newest project, New Moon, she is united with fellow Brazilian guitarist Marcel Camargo and string quartet. Souza has highlighted the expressive power of the guitar in her work for over two decades, most notably through her acclaimed Duos Trilogy—Brazilian Duos, Duos II, and Duos III—all Grammy-nominated recordings. With New Moon, she deepens that journey in an intimate collaboration with guitarist, composer, and fellow São Paulo native Camargo. Both artists share deep musical roots shaped by São Paulo’s vibrant sonic landscape and a lifelong connection to jazz and Brazilian traditions. In this acoustic project, Souza and Camargo reimagine Brazilian classics and debut new co-written songs, with soulful arrangements by Camargo. New Moon reflects their shared desire to uncover what lies in the shadows, offering a sound world rich in texture, subtlety and emotion. For Souza, the addition of strings realizes a longtime dream. For Camargo, who has collaborated with Bebel Gilberto, Michael Bublé, and Gretchen Parlato, it’s a chance to write with clarity and depth. Together, they blend their Brazilian heritage and creative vision to craft music that stirs the soul and lifts the spirit to the “New Moon.” The Luciana Souza & Marcel Camargo “New Moon” concert is generously underwritten by Dr. Irwin Jacobs. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

When extremists began protesting LGBTQ+ inclusive policies at school boards in Temecula, Chino and beyond, this group of mothers dug in to fight back.

A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.

Join us for a family event featuring award-winning author and illustrator LeUyen Pham, in conversation with UC Irvine scholar Long Bui and U.C. San Diego lecturer Anh-Thu Ngo about art and comics.  Registration is highly encouraged at tinyurl.com/missionvalleyleuyen.  Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 9+.