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Learn to needle felt! Sunday, September 7, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Experience the magic of wool and learn how to paint using needle felting techniques! In this 3-hour workshop, we will create a marine landscape by layering and felting wool, as well as blending colors together. The addition of yarns will add texture and hues to your creation. Ocean and sunset make wonderful subjects for needle paintings! This class requires the use of sharp needles and you will be provided with fingers guards. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, from 6-8 p.m. Absolute Beginner Crochet: Getting Started! In this crochet workshop, students will learn the fundamental skills of crochet, including starting a project, basic stitches like single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), chain (ch) magic circle, and tying off. This three-week course will allow students to learn and practice the basics in-studio, practice at home, and then return with their questions and learn more. No experience necessary. Students are welcome to bring their own yarn and/or hook, but it is not necessary. We will be using size 4 yarn and between 4.00mm and 6.00mm crochet hooks. You don’t have to bring your own supplies but you are welcome to. All materials included. Ages 12+years welcome, or age 10+ with an adult! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Little Frida is the sunlight of her small Mexican village, where she spends her days carousing through the market, befriending a neighborhood street dog, and playing class clown. When a polio diagnosis casts a cloud over her spirit, she is forced into the solitude of her bedroom. But it’s there that she finds solace in her imagination, a world brimming with color, flowers, and possibilities. When she is finally well enough to reenter the world, it’s this inner spirit that guides her through the hardships in her life. "Hola Frida" recreates the early life of Frida Kahlo with the brightness and whimsy of her famous oeuvre alongside some unexpected plot points (like an athletic training montage!) to paint a portrait of the artist’s childhood. A true Girls’ POV story if there ever was one, this biopic frames freedom, feminism, and the zeitgeist of 20th century Mexico through the eyes of one sparkling, vibrant young girl. On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a newly sober improv comedian, cracks a tooth and lands in the emergency care of Didi, an older no-nonsense dentist. What begins as a routine check-up sparks an unpredictable evening of misadventures. Together, Cliff and Didi fight to overcome being shut out by their families, face their biggest fears, and discover their own surprising and tender connection. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

dr pilates Brings Boutique Pilates to Scripps Ranch with Grand Opening on August 25 Scripps Ranch, CA — The wait is over! dr pilates, a boutique Pilates studio known for its inclusive community and transformative classes, is opening its newest location in Scripps Ranch on Monday, August 25—and you're invited to celebrate. Throughout the day, the studio will hold a full schedule of energizing reformer classes while welcoming neighbors to stop by for tours, meet-and-greets, and exclusive founding member offers. As a special thank-you, all walk-in visitors will receive a complimentary class to use on a future visit—just for saying hello. “We’re passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and connect with their bodies in a supportive space,” says Doug Riccio, founder of dr pilates. “Scripps Ranch is such a vibrant community, and we’re thrilled to become part of it.” The first 50 founding members to sign up will receive 3 months of unlimited Pilates—free of charge, and one lucky visitor will win a free month-long membership through a day-of giveaway. dr pilates offers a wide range of classes designed for all levels, from first-timers to seasoned movers, taught by experienced instructors who prioritize safety, alignment, and results. With its welcoming vibe, sleek studio design, and high-energy classes, dr pilates is redefining boutique fitness—one reformer at a time. Event Details: dr pilates – Scripps Ranch Monday, August 25 Classes all day | Walk-ins welcome from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Whether you're booking a class or just curious to check out the studio, come see why dr pilates is quickly becoming a go-to wellness destination in Southern California. dr pilates on Facebook / Instagram

On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a newly sober improv comedian, cracks a tooth and lands in the emergency care of Didi, an older no-nonsense dentist. What begins as a routine check-up sparks an unpredictable evening of misadventures. Together, Cliff and Didi fight to overcome being shut out by their families, face their biggest fears, and discover their own surprising and tender connection. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

For a century, the tiny Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, has been a wellspring of cultural integrity, innovative music and American ingenuity. (And free concerts.)

Sundays, September 7 & 14, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Steam bending wood is an efficient and environmentally-friendly process that has been used for hundreds of years in the construction of chairs, boats, tools, and countless other wooden objects. In this workshop, students will learn the fundamental process of steam bending wood, from wood selection and preparation, to the actual bending and drying process. Through demonstrations and hands-on exercises, students will each make their own steam-bent flower vase to take home. Materials are included. Students are asked to wear/bring long-sleeved clothing and a pair of thermal or heavy gloves. These are the instructor’s favorite gloves. Ages 18 and up. No experience necessary. Materials included. • Military & first responders discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

This public panel discussion is aimed at educating and connecting the campus and North County communities around the protection and restoration of local water bodies. Hosted by CSUSM's new Climate Action and Sustainability Center, the event reflects the center’s mission to foster climate action and sustainability through community partnerships and student engagement. San Diego Coastkeeper's Executive Director Phillip Musegaas and Jack Gilbert of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, key partners in this effort, will contribute regional expertise in water quality and climate resilience, along with CSUSM faculty experts, Professors Shannon Swanson and Elinne Becket, to explore collaborative solutions. Cal State San Marcos on Facebook / Instagram

Join us to hear from Jim Van Buskirk, author of a new book, "There at the End", on Sunday, September 21, at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. Jim has collected stories from Exit Guides, volunteers who are with people who choose to end their lives to relieve their suffering using do-It-yourself legal methods. This is important for people who do not live in a state where there is legal medical aid in dying or who are not eligible for this help. A Q&A session will follow his talk. This is a free meeting on Zoom. Register and receive your Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V78FENdUS8WCux-06V0TxA#/registration Hemlock Society of San Diego - Website / Facebook

A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others, state authorities said.