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Printmaking has a long history as a tool for raising awareness about social issues and inspiring others to action. During this 2.5-hour workshop session, participants will be encouraged to experiment with simple printmaking techniques to create a print that raises awareness and expresses a personal statement about what they care about most. Get inspired as we creatively engage together! Desiree will share examples of how artists combine activism and printmaking to invite others to engage in social justice topics. Participants will be able to take home a finished artwork. Desiree Aspiras (she/her) is an educator, therapist, and printmaker in San Diego who deeply values how art can transform us and connect us to meaning. Her printmaking and book arts projects have been exhibited in spaces in San Diego, including the Athenaeum Art Center. She is the founder of Printmakers Against Racism, a project she started which engages printmakers across the world to make and sell prints and donate their proceeds to support racial justice. She is also a mindfulness facilitator and founder of Deep Breath Network, where she hopes to create diverse and welcoming spaces to share contemplative practices to support personal and social transformation with change-makers here in San Diego and beyond. She currently teaches at University of San Diego and Bastyr University California. She earned her Masters in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego and BA in Political Science from UCLA. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The U.S. Defense Department said troops spared civilians during a celebrated 2019 raid against the leader of ISIS, but NPR has uncovered new details that challenge the U.S. claims.

Although many Alaskan students are familiar with salmon fishing, raising them gives them a new perspective on writing, science, math and art.

A hard-hitting exclusive study on workplace issues within the federal judiciary finds fault with the courts’ efforts to police themselves, including a lack of oversight and little record-keeping.

Running uninterrupted for 66 years, the Solana Vista/Skyline Elementary Schools’ Halloween Carnival in Solana Beach! The Solana Vista and Skyline Elementary Schools’ 66th Annual Halloween Carnival will take place at Solana Vista Elementary School located at 780 Santa Victoria in Solana Beach on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Proudly offered for sixty-six consecutive years, a long-beloved community Halloween Carnival is back in-person at Solana Vista School. This year’s Carnival will feature an array of games, activities, and performances for children of all ages as well as delicious food from local restaurants and lots of sweet treats and snacks for all tastes. In addition to the wide array of games offered, families can enjoy pony and “unicorn” rides, a petting zoo, bouncies and inflatables, and lots of great family Halloween fun.Costumes are not required, but are encouraged, and the event is open to the entire community. Proceeds from the Carnival benefit the Solana Beach Schools Foundation and provide essential funding for STREAM, Technology, Art, and supplemental Physical Education Discovery Lab classes at both Solana Vista and Skyline Schools. For media inquiries, please call Carnival Chair Kristen Villasenor at 858-922-5107. About the Solana Beach Schools Foundation: The Solana Beach Schools Foundation (SBSF) is a non-profit organization that funds inquiry-based, engaging learning opportunities in the Solana Beach School District’s weekly Discovery Lab Classes bridging the gap between vital school needs and state funding. The vision of the SBSF is to ensure optimal educational opportunities for every student in the district.

Florida is at the center of the fight over abortion. As the state faces new restrictions and a November ballot question on abortion rights, Democrats see potential where they haven't in years.

The deployment raises the potential for the North Koreans to join Russian forces in Ukraine and suggests expanded military ties between the two nations as Moscow seeks weapons and troops.

About this event The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts is pleased to invite you to the screening of Prof. Nicole Miller’s film, To the Stars, on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Mosaic 113 Auditorium in the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood. About the Film The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts will be screening "To The Stars" by Department of Visual Arts Associate Professor Nicole Miller. "To the Stars" is an immersive exploration of identity, voice, pain, and possibility. The film, originally commissioned by SFMOMA in 2019, examines the transformative capacities of practice, rehearsal, and collaboration through scenes with prominent figures of color including Alonzo King's LINES ballet, NASA astronaut Yvonne Cagle, opera singer J'Nai Bridges, and others. Biography Nicole Miller is an associate professor in the Department of Visual Arts at UC San Diego. Miller is a conceptual artist known for her inventive uses of video, often incorporating documentary-style methods into evocative mixed-media installations that deal with self-representation and the experience of looking. Location The Mosaic 113 Auditorium is located in the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego (Mosaic Building). Parking The closest visitor parking is located in the Scholars Parking underground parking structure. Weekend parking is $2/hour. Questions Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

Join us for a festive evening at the Rancho Bernardo Christmas Tree Lighting event! Get ready to witness the magic as we illuminate the magnificent Christmas tree at 16789 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA. Bring your family and friends to this exciting in-person gathering and kick off the holiday season in style. The atmosphere will be filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer. • Lighting of the Menorah and Christmas Tree • An appearance by Santa Clause • Seasonal music by local choirs with audience participation • A brief ecumenical invocation Don't miss out on this wonderful celebration! Mark your calendars and let's make unforgettable memories together. See you there!

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