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Retired engineer and volunteer docent Ron Peterson guides visitors around the Tijuana Estuary by teaching them to rely on their other four senses.

As Part of the Far South Border North Grant Katie Ruiz, The founder of the Pompom Project engaged the community throughout the city of San Diego in Craft making- Pompom workshops. Ruiz's ongoing Pompom Project engages diverse communities in a collaborative creative process. The experience of coming together to create with one's hands and working towards a shared goal promotes investment and pride in community and shared spaces. Through the communal act of making, strangers come together to work for a common goal resulting in relationship building and community care. Hundreds of participants produced over 1000 pompoms during 8 public workshops over the last four months. The free workshops offered lessons on "Craftivism" a term coined by Betsy Greer in 2003 which refers to craft and activism coming together through art. The Pompoms have been installed in two locations; Sew Loka, a textile store in Logan Heights that focuses on slow fashion and community building, and Villa Merced, senior community room, a branch of Casa Familiar. Sew Loka comprises partners Claudia Biezunski Rodriguez and Manny Biezunski, both of whom are artist. Claudia makes one of one clothing items from recycled and reclaimed materials. Manny is a videographer and marketing person who created a documentary of the pompom project FBSN grant process. The reveal of the public facing art installation and the documentary will be on view at the reception on May 25, 2024 from 12 - 6 p.m. During the reception you are invited to view the new Pompom installation, watch the documentary of the process, make your own pompom, and view one of a kind Sew Loka fashions. For more information visit: katieruizart.com Stay Connected on Instagram

Mission Valley farmers market is back, and it will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held in Civita Park and will feature a diverse range of vendors. It’s a must-visit if you’re looking for fresh fruits and vegetables from certified local growers. Bring your appetite because there will be baked goods, coffee, espresso, and much more. It’s a beautiful place for a picnic and a stroll through the park after a day at the farmers market.

The Ocean Beach Farmers Market is open every Wednesday rain or shine between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Our organization is proud to be a Certified Farmers Market (CFM) through the California Department of Agriculture. This certification ensures a high quality and fresh produce is brought to the market and allows the community to experience a diverse market with the opportunity to meet the farmers and learn how their food supply is produced. This eclectic open-air market and relaxed feel has made the Ocean Beach Certified Farmers Market located in the heart of Ocean Beach the place to be on Wednesday evenings for decades. The market is located on the 4900 block of Newport Avenue. Every Wednesday you will find Farmers Market favorites such as fresh flowers, plants, local produce, freshly baked breads, desserts, kombucha, green juice, honey, hot food, and much more. You will find our Farmer's Market team at the Information booth in the center of the market on the southside of the street. The OBMA team enjoys answering questions about the community and local merchants. The Ocean Beach Farmers Market has over 100 vendors including certified farmers, artisans, and crafters, pre-packaged food, hot food featuring cuisine from around the world, and lots more. Come out and experience everything the OB Farmers Market has to offer and explore this eclectic market and community.

The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.

The award-winning documentary short "The Endless Mile” presents the captivating journey of 85-year-old Jimmie Barnes as he endeavors to set a World Record by walking 114 miles in 48 hours. "The Endless Mile" delves into the essence of life’s fragility, the strengthening bonds within a family, and the universal thread of human connection. The story traces Jimmie’s path from his home in Alabama to the United Kingdom, where he competes in a World Championship ultra-marathon, buoyed by the unwavering support of his wife and daughters. An unexpected medical condition jeopardizes his attempt to complete the challenge in the UK, and the goal appears to slip definitively out of reach. A profound realization unfolds: Pursuing this most extraordinary achievement may not be confined to a distant competition—but it could lead him back home. Marathon Media is thrilled to announce the West Coast premiere of this award-winning documentary. The event promises to be an evening of curiosity, inspiration, and meaningful conversation. The entire production crew (Director/Producer/DP/Editor and Graphic Designer) are San Diego County residents, most members of the queer communities in San Diego and North County (Encinitas and Leucadia, specifically). Barnes attended the Marine Corps Recruit Depot - San Diego and was stationed at Camp Pendleton. Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Time: Doors open 4:30 p.m. Screening 1: 5:00-6:00 p.m. (Documentary short: 33 minutes; Q&A: 15 minutes) Screening 2: 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Documentary short: 33 minutes; Q&A: 15 minutes) Location: Digital Gym Cinema 1100 Market St, San Diego, California 92101 Through powerful storytelling and compelling visuals, the documentary offers a fresh perspective on resilience and grief and invites viewers to reflect thoughtfully. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the entire cast and crew, allowing attendees to gain further insights into the making of the documentary. “The Endless Mile” has been included in three international film festivals: the Gasparilla International Film Festival, the Bare Bones International Music & Film Festival, and the Buenos Aires Running Film Festival. In Gasparilla, it was chosen as the Audience Choice for best Documentary Short. Attendance to this exclusive screening is limited, so interested individuals are encouraged to reserve their seats early via the following link: https://theendlessmile.eventcube.io For more information and to view the trailer, please visit: www.theendlessmilemovie.com

Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine.

With 11 nominations for Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé now has more than any artist in Grammy history. Her competition this year includes Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Post Malone.

President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk in charge.

A 2021 state law has radically changed the housing equation in San Diego.