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Wednesdays from 5 – 7 p.m. This three-class series taught by Maria Tsagalakis serves as an introduction to wheel thrown ceramics where students will learn the important steps of throwing, trimming, and glazing. Each week a different step is taught. Within this 3-week course, students learn how to create functional pottery pieces while exploring their creativity! Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class. No experience necessary. Ages 13+ welcome! .• Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This workshop teaches the basics in Stained Glass. No previous glass experience is needed. During the workshop, students will complete a small project using glass they select from a variety of colors and textures. Different patterns are available to choose from. Students will learn how to handle glass, cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder pieces together. Glass is included in the class price and all tools are supplied. Material fee: $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The city has already ramped up enforcement on the roads. Now, they’re asking Carlsbad residents to pledge to create safer streets together.

From the debt ceiling to Disney, basketball and a very colorful creature, a lot happened this week. Did you catch it all? Find out with NPR's new foray into the news-quiz space.

Los primeros resultados de las primarias apuntan a un número récord de mujeres en la Legislatura de California después de las elecciones de noviembre.

Weaving is an ancient craft; it shelters and clothes as well as adorns our spaces, adding texture, color, design and inspiration to our lives. But it is the actual Process of Weaving that has caught the attention of so many as we’ve stepped into this new century. The practice of selecting fibers + natural objects; warping a loom; guiding weft through the vertical foundation; creating pattern/texture as the process unfolds…. These steps continue to connect us with the past, and more importantly, with ourselves. Join in this Weaving Workshop as we weave intuitively and work together in a space of creativity and openness. I will provide guidance in a variety of Weaving Techniques and will surround you with warped looms to work on, tools to learn with, natural fibers, and foraged and gathered natural objects to incorporate into your weavings. Feel free to bring your own items to weave into your piece, especially if there are any fibers/yarns, stones/crystals, shells, leaves/grasses, etc. that you’d like to experiment with. Each Weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind Woven Textile. I’ll have rods on hand for those who would like to adapt their pieces into Wall Hangings. And, if you find that you’re in love with the practice, you’ll have an option to purchase the loom you are working with, as well as additional fiber and tools to continue at home. I’ll have tea and water on-hand, as we explore mindfully making in a space of creativity & harmony with others. Materials included. No experience necessary. Age 14+ SOCIALS: Facebook & Instagram

Don’t miss the free Downtown Chula Vista Block Party on Friday, July 8, from 4 to 9 p.m. on historic Third Avenue between E Street and Park Way. This kick-off to summer event will feature a low rider car show, multiple vendors, live music, entertainment, children’s fun zone, and more. A highlight of the event will be recognition of Chula Vista Champions for their diverse contributions to the community at 5 p.m. on the Main Stage near E Street. The City will recognize more than 3,000 individuals/groups for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other community, scholastic and athletic achievements. In addition to the above activities, at 6:40 p.m., there will be a San Diego Padres Watch Party on a giant screen located on the corner of Third Avenue and Davidson Street. The Padres vs Giants game also will be aired in many Third Avenue businesses. Several food and snack trucks will be on hand for food purchases or visit one of the many restaurants or breweries along Third Avenue. The Sesame Place Children’s Fun Zone will have activities for the little ones and a Prize Patrol will be giving random lucky winners two free tickets to Sesame Place. You better know your Sesame Street trivia to win! City of Chula Vista on Facebook + Instagram

Weaving is an ancient craft; it shelters and clothes as well as adorns our spaces, adding texture, color, design and inspiration to our lives. But it is the actual Process of Weaving that has caught the attention of so many as we’ve stepped into this new century. The practice of selecting fibers + natural objects; warping a loom; guiding weft through the vertical foundation; creating pattern/texture as the process unfolds…. These steps continue to connect us with the past, and more importantly, with ourselves. Join in this Weaving Workshop as we weave intuitively and work together in a space of creativity and openness. I will provide guidance in a variety of Weaving Techniques and will surround you with warped looms to work on, tools to learn with, natural fibers, and foraged and gathered natural objects to incorporate into your weavings. Feel free to bring your own items to weave into your piece, especially if there are any fibers/yarns, stones/crystals, shells, leaves/grasses, etc. that you’d like to experiment with. Each Weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind Woven Textile. I’ll have rods on hand for those who would like to adapt their pieces into Wall Hangings. And, if you find that you’re in love with the practice, you’ll have an option to purchase the loom you are working with, as well as additional fiber and tools to continue at home. I’ll have tea and water on-hand, as we explore mindfully making in a space of creativity & harmony with others. Materials included. No experience necessary. Age 14+

Councilmember Joe LaCava (District 1) will be speaking at the La Jolla Community Center in a live event on Wednesday November 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. A San Diego native and civil engineer by trade, Joe LaCava has lived in La Jolla since 1985, where he and his wife Lorene, a kindergarten teacher, raised their two daughters. Joe has been a dedicated community advocate over the past 15 years and sat on nearly 30 civic boards, local planning groups and commissions addressing the city budget, land use, infrastructure, public safety, and the environment. In La Jolla, Joe was the Chair of the La Jolla Community Planning Association, was named the honorary Mayor of La Jolla by the Town Council for his civic engagement, and currently sits on the board of Enhance La Jolla. Joe’s city-wide priorities include tackling our infrastructure backlogs, implementing San Diego’s Climate Action Plan, supporting local businesses to jumpstart the economy, and providing sustainable solutions to homelessness. Joe’s priorities for La Jolla and District 1 include providing superior constituent services, reducing emergency response times, and protecting our open spaces. Councilmember Joe LaCava is on Facebook + Instagram + follow @JoeLaCavaD1 on Twitter La Jolla Community Center on Facebook + Instagram

Get creative this October! Join us as we launch Kids Free San Diego at the Center with a museum open house and pottery workshop. Journey through the museum on a family-friendly Archaeology Quest. Use your excavation skills to uncover the past, then examine and record your findings in our Field Lab – just like a real archaeologist! Create your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Can’t make the date? Throughout October, you can present your Kids Free San Diego coupon to receive free admission to the Center and a take-home pottery kit for kids 12 and under.