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Are you a plant lover who needs to elevate your propagation station? Or a forager who often finds yourself carrying home a bit of nature? Whether this describes you, or if you are looking to enhance your woodworking skills and make a thoughtful gift for someone, this workshop is for you. In this 1-day workshop, students will leave with a pair of bud vases 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. 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 snack for a short break mid-class. About Working For Women | 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.

It's been more than two months since the COVID emergency food benefits ended in California, and some San Diegans continue to face food insecurities. In other news, the San Diego City Council Monday appointed a group of community volunteers to review and investigate allegations of police misconduct, after a recent KPBS investigation found community oversight of SDPD has come to a halt in recent months. Plus, San Diego County’s wine industry saw an 11% increase in sales last year.

Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is free! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. Stay Connected on Facebook

Vino & Vinyl is an immersive wine and music listening experience. Vino & Vinyl is hosted by iconic Southern California DJ, musician and songwriter, Cathryn Beeks from Listen Local Radio. Vino & Vinyl takes place the last Saturday of each month at Common Grounds Café at TERI’s picturesque Campus of Life in San Marcos, California. Vino & Vinyl features a pop-up record store, custom curated wine flights and ½ price bottles of wine. Vino & Vinyl showcases various genres of music from one city or region of the world with enchanting sounds of vinyl albums and offers a delightful one-of-a-kind monthly sensory experience. Listen and learn music history, stories about the artists behind the music and their influences, while sipping a special collection of wines in the tranquil Twin Oaks Valley. Vino & Vinyl celebrates the sounds of a city or region and offers music lovers a transformative sensory journey!

Discover the Art of the Chinese brush! Experience the energy and beauty of ink and color on rice paper. Members are local San Diego artists. Exhibition and sale. Artist Reception on Saturday September 30th at 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. For more information visit: chinesebrushsd.blogspot.com

Calling all lovers of good times and golden hour! With the arrival of autumn on the horizon, Seaport Village will welcome a new bi-weekly Sunset Concert Series to its Lighthouse District. Every other Saturday, the free, family-friendly events will feature live musical performances by standout San Diegan talent and bands including the Manny Cepeda Orchestra, The Clay Colton Band, and Sue Palmers Motel Swing Orchestra. Attendees can enjoy a picnic-style up surrounding the stage, complete with tasty bites, complimentary sipping samples, and sweeping sunset views along the waterfront. For a full date night, girls’ night, or family night experience, grab a glass at San Pasqual’s pop-up wine bar, enjoy some burgundy beef from Crack Taco Shop’s newest outpost, jam out on the deck at Mike Hess Taphouse, or opt for a sit-down dining prelude at Malibu Farm! Stay Connected on Facebook

Michael Sanchez was testing out his new camera when he happened upon a feathered subject. The blue rock-thrush he photographed on the coast of northern Oregon last week has excited the birding world.

The bill which was previously passed in the House in 2019 and 2022 but blocked in the Senate, aims to end race-based hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.

Four states so far have passed laws prohibiting the use of public money for no-strings cash aid. Advocates for basic income say the backlash is being fueled by a conservative think tank.

What a new bridge over Baltimore's Patapsco River will look like is still very much a matter of speculation. But one design stands out.