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This weekend in the arts: Diana Benavidez at Athenaeum Art Center; "Many Happy Returns" at Light Box Theater; "Small Acts" at City Gallery; Camarada at the Mingei; an open house at The Conrad and Backyard Renaissance's production of "Abigail's Party."

Create a unique Bandsaw Box! In this one-day workshop, students will create a bandsaw box with a pivoting lid. Students will leave this workshop with a bandsaw box of their own and the skills to begin creating their own designs. In this class we will cover shop safety and use of the bandsaw, spindle sander, edge sander, drill press, as well as various hand tools. In addition, we will cover the mixed media process of flocking. Students will also learn sanding best practices and how to achieve a perfect finish. We welcome all makers, from beginners to advanced. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring your own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a break mid-class. Woodworking for Women classes are designed to empower women & nonbinary individuals in a supportive and educational woodshop environment which is predominantly a masculine space. In this project-based series of classes, we will cover the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on various tools and machines. We will also introduce machine and hand-sanding as well as methods for finishing your piece. Choose from a variety of classes and projects to develop your skills. • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The festive and fiery SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off promises everything a person could want in a fun day including craft beer, wine, shopping music and chili! Chili + beer + holiday shopping + kids fun fest = one perfect Sunday in December. Mark your calendar for the annual SoNo Fest & Chili Cook Off. This festive and fiery event, held at the confluence of two neighborhoods battling for hipster bragging rights, promises everything a person could want in a fun day out in the neighborhood: Set in a charming North Park business district at 32nd & Thorn Streets featuring local restaurants competing in a chili smackdown and serving chili tastings local handmade vendors with the perfect holiday gifts for shoppers local craft beer and wine garden. Kids Fun Fest area with bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, hair-dos and more live stages featuring local bands plus kids entertainment food trucks and vendors to keep the culinary options varied. The event is free to attend. It's all for a good cause - proceeds benefit the McKinley Elementary School foundation. So you can drink, eat, shop and play in the name of education! Visit: SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off

The new federal budget will put $156 million toward fixing and expanding the plant, but some say it's not nearly enough.

Campaign finance experts question the spending.

Alida Cervantes, Angélica Escoto, Carlos Castro and Cog•nate Collective will show new works in an exhibition celebrating the annual San Diego Art Prize. The cohort represents the binational vitality of the region's art scene.

All are invited to the Gathering of Nations, an annual event that celebrates indigenous culture and features crafts, food, storytelling, and educational resources. The gathering is held on traditional Kumeyaay lands in the Sweetwater Valley at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center and the Bonita Sunnyside SD County Library. The gathering highlights craftspeople, storytellers, food and educational resources. The events are free and open to the public. The event will be opened by Kumeyaay Bird Singers. The cultural bird songs, of which there are 300 in the takut cycle, are a metaphor for life. On stage find presentations and regalia from “Eagle Spirit Dancers” dancers, presentation of powwow culture. Hands-on activities for visitors, free books, vendors and food will be at the event. In the museum find educational resources from Kumeyaay College and a new exhibition curated by Kumeyaay artist Johnny Bear Contreras. Artists in the exhibition include Johnny Bear Contreras, Chuck Contreras, Rita Reed, Juan Reynoso and Aurelia Ojeda Melendrez. Event sponsor, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/gathering-of-nations/ Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

California’s snowpack, a big source of water for the state, is still below average for this time of year, but a major winter storm is expected to make up some ground. There is still a chance snow levels will be at average levels by April 1.

The water area at a beach in Del Mar was closed to swimmers and surfers Monday.

Taylor Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Frances Tiafoe, also of the U.S., to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.