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Radio Free Asia is laying off about 90 percent of its staff. It says it can no longer pay people after its funding was cut off by the Trump administration.

2025 is coming in hot! Get ready to dance your way into the New Year! Welcome 2025 with live DJs spinning non-stop, two stages, good friends, good drinks, and even better times! Tickets & VIP Tables will sell fast; get yours ASAP! This is a 21+ Event Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email us at team@sdmelanin.com Follow us on social at @SDMELANIN Visit: https://www.sdmelanin.com/events/new-years-eve-2024

Join Revision for a day of handmade shopping on our patio with amazing local vendors! Joyride Bookshop joins us alongside macrame artists, ceramicists, jewelry makers, visual artists, and more! Inside shop sales benefit Artists with Developmental Disabilities, as part of our Creative Arts Program. Neurodiverse entrepreneurs have items on display to promote their individual creative businesses. Come by between 12-4! View this event on Instagram

A collaboration between local Amnesty International Group 471 & Rancho Buena Vista HS Amnesty Club to join the 10 million volunteers worldwide to write letters to advocate for human rights. Free to the public, inspiring speakers, refreshment, donation drive. Write a letter, change a life

This December, learn this history of Victorian Christmas traditions as you take a self-guided tour through the decked halls of the Davis-Horton House! Keep an eye out for hidden nutcrackers along the way—find them all, and win a prize. And don’t forget to grab your special-edition commemorative sticker before you leave! Victorian Christmas is available during standard museum hours throughout the month of December. You can purchase your tickets at the museum's ticket window or in advance through our website. MUSEUM HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Explore ceramic handbuilding & funky glazes! From 6-8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 12 In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with underglazes, slips, glaze, and various experimental materials. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course with an artistic and creative approach to decorative designs. Inspired by printmaking, painting and drawing, we will explore image transfers, mark making, layering, stencils, and more! Through the use of technique and materials, students will explore the fusion of 2D art and 3D form. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors through the course. The instructor will have a wide array of custom decorative materials for use and sale. All materials provided. Additional materials available via the instructor for a fee. Ages 15+ welcome! • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

Celebrate the Holidays and Learn with a Loved One! Saturday, December 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Create a beautiful, handcrafted holiday decoration! Join us for a fun and festive workshop where you’ll learn how to make a charming macrame snowflake ornament. Whether you’re a beginner or have some macrame experience, this class is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit while learning a relaxing craft. No experience necessary. Ages 10+ welcome! All materials included. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

Explore clay surface design techniques — Sgraffito & Stencils! From 6-8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 & February 11 In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with underglazes and slips. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course while applying handmade stencils and layering techniques with colorful patterns as well textured colorful designs using the sgraffito technique. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors through the course. All materials provided. Ages 15+ welcome! • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

Don your pajamas for our Polar Express Family Day! Join us for a day at the museum to watch the classic film, "The Polar Express," participate in crafts, and enjoy our exhibits. Film showing times: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A special appearance from Santa from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Goodie Bags with a silver bell, golden Polar Express Ticket, and train activity book, available while supplies last. Make your own Holiday Cards, Ornaments, and more! Polar Express Family Day is included in museum admission and the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. Get your general admission ticket for December 21 now: https://www.sdmrm.org/polarexpress Thank you to our event sponsor, First 5 San Diego! Polar Express Family Day and the activities and giveaways were made possible by First 5 San Diego.

Absolute Beginner Crochet: Getting Starting! Choose from 2 upcoming series: Dec 5, 12, 19 & Jan 7, 14, 21 from 6-8 p.m. In this crochet workshop, students will learn the fundamental skills of crochet, including starting a project, basic stitches, and tying off. This three-week course will allow students to learn the basics, practice at home, and then return with their questions and learn more. No experience necessary. Students are welcome to bring their own yarn and/or hook, but it is not necessary. We will be using size 4 yarn and between 4.00mm and 6.00mm crochet hooks. You don’t have to bring your own supplies but you are welcome to. All materials included. Ages 12+years welcome, or age 10+ with an adult! • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.