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Hosted by: Lorraine Cote Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, restrooms are available. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: oma-online.org/membership/ Visit: oma-online.org/events/plein-air-paint-out-with-oma-artist-alliance-oceanside-harbor/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Local and federal officials in LA say recovery from January's deadly wildfires is on pace to be the fastest in modern California history. Scientists worry that toxic debris isn't getting cleared.

Nearly 200 officials from public radio stations across the country are descending on Capitol Hill to seek to convince lawmakers to maintain funding for public broadcasting despite President Trump's campaign against it.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media don’t have to be difficult. This class will teach you how to cruise through the murky waters of hashtags, @ signs, and tweets. We’ll cover how to: set up an account write an effective bio post quality content find organic followers take stellar photos create your personal hashtag market yourself or your brand on major platforms avoid being shadowbanned how analytics prevent your posts from garnering likes truncate URLs to fit Twitter and much more don’t be intimidated. It’s much easier than you think…and fun! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-08-social-media-for-beginners-with-maggie-espinosa/https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-08-social-media-for-beginners-with-maggie-espinosa/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Crank up the volume—Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego is celebrating 10 years of empowering the next generation of girls and non-binary youth with its 10th annual GXRLS ROCK! Summer Camp, happening June 9–14, 2025. Campers will spend five days at Montgomery Middle School in Linda Vista learning instruments, writing songs, and forming bands, all leading up to a live performance of their original music at Music Box in Downtown San Diego on Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m. Friends, family, and community members of all ages are invited to experience the energy and creativity of the campers at this exciting showcase. This year’s 10th Anniversary Camper Showcase promises to be a vibrant celebration of music, confidence, and community. With special touches planned in honor of the milestone, the event is a can’t-miss for families, music lovers, and champions of youth empowerment. Come join the celebration—tickets are on sale now! Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Whether writing about our companion animals or about wild places, portraying nature and non-human animals requires honing our senses and deepening our empathy. In this three-hour workshop, we’ll look at the role of nature and non-human animals in stories and learn how to render both with compassion and authenticity. Through examples and writing prompts, we’ll examine ways you can reveal the natural world in your writing, including establishing setting, doing research, and capturing sensory detail. We’ll also look at how to authentically portray non-human animals in ways that honor their individuality and true selves. This workshop is for all writers who love the natural world and would like to incorporate its wonders into their work. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-09-13-writing-wild-with-midge-raymond/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-08-17-august-third-sunday-craft-with-rich-farrell/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

“Hybrid” writing is becoming part of main stream literature. This lively class will explore unusual, interesting forms of writing–ideal for writers of both poetry and prose. Each week will focus on one experimental form. Craft lessons will introduce each form, and we will read aloud and discuss several examples. Prompts will allow students to practice and experiment with that week’s form, and sharing will be encouraged but not required. Additionally, each class will include opportunities and considerations for publication submission. Classes may be purchased individually or as a group. Ideal for anyone looking for a safe, supportive environment to try on new forms and expand one’s writing! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-05-24-experimental-forms-with-joyce-hayden/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Is private philanthropy an option to fill the gaps in funding for universities seeing federal funding threatened or frozen? NPR asks New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer.