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ArtHatch is excited to announce our 11th Annual Art-A-Thon, a marathon of artistic creation to benefit the non-profit art center’s teen program. 20+ artists from San Diego County will join together to create artwork for 24 straight hours. Completed artworks will be auctioned off starting at $100. Proceeds from art sales will be divided between the artists and ArtHatch to help support the center's free art education program for local teens. The reception is Jan 8, 2022 from 6-10 p.m., but the exhibit runs through Feb 4 at Noon. Entry is free, all art is auctioned off starting at $100 Visit arthatch.org or call 760-781-5779 Address: 317 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Countries are scrambling to salvage a deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, after Russia said it pulled out indefinitely, a decision that risks worsening global hunger.

Jurassic Quest is North America’s largest and most realistic Dinosaur event. Guests walk through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic Periods and experience for themselves what it was like to be among dinosaurs of all kinds. Jurassic Quest exhibits also allow future paleontologists to dig up fossils, ride their favorite life-sized dinosaur, enjoy walking dinosaur and baby dinosaur shows, and enjoy a dinosaur themed play land in addition to face painting, crafts and much more. You can enjoy Jurassic Quest San Diego at the O'Brien & Bing Crosby Halls in Del Mar Fairgrounds on the following schedule: • Friday, January 21 | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. • Saturday, January 22 | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. • Sunday, January 23 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Get tickets here! Kids unlimited rides: $36 Kids standard admission: $22 Adult admission: $22 Senior admission: $19 Must come during your selected arrival time. Last entry is one hour prior to closing. For more information, please visit jurassicquest.com/events/san-diego-ca or call (833) 486-3466.

Pope Francis asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to "stop this spiral of violence and death" and called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "be open" to serious peace proposals.

A debut six-track music album by Matrida and the St. Luke's Choir takes listeners on a global tour with festive songs in Swahili, Kibembe, and English sung by a former refugee from the Congo and a diverse choral cast. Date | Sunday, Deember 19 from 1 p.m. to 1 p.m. Location | St. Luke's North Park This is a free event open to the public. Donations are appreciated. For more information, please visit stlukesnorthpark.org/krismasi.

In our current drought, saving water is more important than ever, but did you know that water conservation can help reduce pollution in our oceans? During our What to Know about H2O webinar, you’ll learn about where our water comes from, some easy tips for conserving water, and how to prevent pollution in our neighborhoods and local waterways. We’ll also discuss money saving rebates offered by the City of San Diego that can help your home become more water wise, and answer any questions you might have about the specifics of these programs. Date | Tuesday, February 8 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location | Online Register here for free! Please register to receive the Zoom link. This is a free event open to the public. For more information, please visit cleansd.org/event/what-to-know-about-h2o/.

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Indigenous Foods and Native Subsistence: Living off the Sustainable Landscape,” featuring Richard Carrico. He will detail how for thousands of years, the Kumeyaay people of San Diego County were more than simple hunters and gathers. Instead, they developed a healthy sustainable cuisine based on native plants, seafood and land animals. Richard Carrico, a Warner Springs resident and wine maker, is a lecturer in the Department of American Indian Studies at San Diego State University and an adjunct professor in the Behavioral Sciences Department at San Diego Mesa Community College where he teaches anthropology. In addition to more than 30 publications in professional journals, Richard is the author of Images of America Series: Ramona; Strangers in a Stolen Land: The Indians of San Diego County from Prehistory to the New Deal and History of the Wineries of San Diego County. He has also authored stand alone chapters in three academic books. Date | Saturday, January 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location | San Diego Central Library This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit chsandiego.org/public-meetings.

Across the U.S., many hospitals have become wealthy, even as their bills force patients to make gut-wrenching sacrifices. This pattern is especially stark for health care systems in Dallas-Fort Worth.

NOTE: This event will now be outdoors and feature music and speaker Shane Harris. The event will now be from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr is one of the most respected African-American leaders in history, this celebration is to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Even fifty-one years after his presence, his messages keep being relevant in the United States of America and all around the world. Worldbeat Cultural Center, located in Balboa Park, is celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr with a family festival. With live music, dancing, vegan food, an outdoor cultural arts & craft vendors marketplace, and more. The celebration will feature multi-cultural performances and special guest speakers. This is a family event for everyone! Those who have grown up with Martin Luther King’s ideas and youth who keep conveying his spirit of unity through the years, join us to keep his dream alive. Date: Jan. 17, 2022 Time: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Worldbeat Cultural Center Cost: Free For more information visit https://events.worldbeatcenter.org/event/33rd-annual-martin-luther-king-day-celebration/

Cutwater Spirits Tasting Room & Kitchen will unveil its innovative and festive holiday cocktail menu featuring seasonal classics with a tropical twist. Each recipe on the merry menu was created by Laura Price, beverage ambassador, and features Cutwater’s award-winning bottled spirits, house-made ingredients and plenty of holiday cheer(s)! Featured event activities: • Cookie decorating kits available for purchase to make at the table • Launch of incredible and unique holiday cocktail menu – all can be made in the mug except for the new 2021 Limited Edition Tiki Mug ($35) • Photo opps (huge holiday tree, backdrop, tiki/holiday décor throughout) Date | Satuday, December 4, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Location | Cutwater Tasting Room & Kitchen (9750 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA 92121) For more information, please visit cutwaterspirits.com/visit or call (858) 672-3848.