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Each month, join KPBS Kids and the Children's Museum of Discovery for a costume character meet-and-greet and hands-on workshops. Join us at the museum for a visit by the costume character*, a special story time, book giveaway, and special activities throughout the Museum. The price of KPBS Kids Events is included in Museum admission. For Museum admission pricing, please visit our Admission & Pricing page. See the full 2026 Event Schedule *Note: Costume character meet-and-greets are subject to availability. Costume characters are selected for specific events, given availability. Access to the meet-and-greet portion of the event may be restricted based on attendance This project is a partnership between KPBS and the Children’s Museum of Discovery, made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation. KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University. Visit KPBS on Facebook + Instagram Visit the Children's Museum of Discovery on Facebook + Instagram

Start 2026 with Intention: Local Wellness Leader Jill Thiry Hosts New Year Workshop in Imperial Beach Step into the new year with clarity, calm, and purpose at "Set and LIVE Your New Year's Intention," a hands-on wellness workshop led by Imperial Beach resident Jill Thiry, founder of Club Change. This special event will be hosted at the Yoga With Shawna studio, also a local women-owned business, on Saturday, January 17, from 12-3 p.m. at 720 Highway 75, Imperial Beach. Jill brings years of experience guiding participants in yoga, chanting, meditation, movement, sound healing, and journaling. Her approach is gentle, interactive, and empowering, helping people turn insights into daily practices that bring clarity, presence, and joy. Whether through a single mantra or a consistent practice, Jill supports each participant in discovering their own path with kindness and ease. When she is not teaching in Imperial Beach: she leads classes at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico for up to 20 weeks each year, and at her retreats in Montara, CA and Sturgeon Bay, WI, or via her weekly Zoom sessions-all details at jillthiry.com. During this workshop, attendees will: - Reflect and explore personal insights through journaling - Create visionary word boards that map out their intentions and practices - Meditate and envision the year ahead - Select personal practices that support meaningful change Her tools have worked for hundreds. One recent client just told her "I found my notes from two years ago and was amazed! Jill, your process really works!" Participants will leave with a simple, practical guide to living as their intended self in 2026. All you need is a journal or pen and paper-and the intention to show up fully for yourself. Dress comfortably for some possibly gentle movement as well. Bring any props if sitting on the floor doesn't work for you. "This is more than a workshop-it's a space to pause, nurture yourself, and plant seeds for a year of purpose and presence," says Jill Thiry. "Even if you already feel like you have it all, this is a chance to step in, reflect, and receive something truly meaningful, and practicable!" Workshop Fee: $40 | Yoga With Shawna Members: $30 -Payment Methods: PayPal, Zelle, or Cash Reserve your spot online at jillthiry.com/reserve-a-class. For more information about Jill Thiry, Club Change, and wellness offerings in Imperial Beach visit jillthiry.com URLs: Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3375715-2?pid=5498 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClubChangeNow Instagram: www.instagram.com/clubchangenow/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jillthiry/ Date and Time: On Saturday, 17 Jan 2026, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Venue details: Yoga With Shawna, 720 California 75, Imperial Beach, California, 91932, United States Category: Community | Religion and Spirituality | Meditation and Yoga Price: General Admission: $40

We bring you Thanksgiving cooking tips from a local chef and YouTuber. Plus, for the cooking-averse — tips for eating out on Thanksgiving.

Experience a journey of solo flute pieces spanning different cultures and times with musician Pam Vliek Martchev. She will be featuring the flute, alto flute, and piccolo, as well as composers like Marin-Marais, Bozza, Karg-Elert, and more. Pam Vliek Martchev served as principal flute with the Boulder Philharmonic in Colorado for 10 seasons, and has been a guest principal flutist of the San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Santa Barbara Symphony, Reno Chamber Orchestra, California Chamber Orchestra, and Long Beach Opera. She has been featured on many chamber music series such as La Jolla Summerfest, Art of Elan, Jacaranda, Chamber Music Unbound in Mammoth, Blanco Performing Arts in Texas, the Tannahill Arts Festival in Scotland, Le Salon de Musique, Bruman at UCLA, Dilijan, and LACMA Sundays Live. She is currently a member of the woodwind quintet Presidio Winds. You may have heard her on movie soundtracks, CD recordings, television specials, and in the San Diego pit for broadway shows such as King and I, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and My Fair Lady. A native of Long Island, NY, she began attending the Manhattan School of Music pre-college program at age 12, and continued another four years for her Bachelor of Music - her primary teachers were Harold Jones and Linda Chesis. During her student years, she won prizes in many competitions, was a soloist with the Long Island and Massapequa Philharmonic, and was featured on WQXR’s Young Artist Showcase. She has been a guest teacher at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC); University of Oregon, Eugene; University of Nevada, Reno; and Manhattan School of Music. Her students have auditioned successfully for conservatory degrees across the country, top prizes in national competitions including the NFA High School Soloist, the National Youth Orchestra, and CA All-Southern and All-State ensembles. She is a Haynes Artist, and is the flute professor at San Diego State University, Pt. Loma Nazarene University, the University of San Diego, and San Diego Summer Music Institute (SDSMI) Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

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We hear from Kumeyaay leaders about ways they're honoring and preserving their cultural heritage. Plus, a new coalition forms to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous people in San Diego.

The measure will allow the state to redraw its congressional districts to open up more seats for Democrats, countering Republican moves in Texas.

We speak with with Jean Twenge, a local researcher and author, about "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World."

Freedom Dogs gives veterans and active military members a lifeline through service animals. But a delay in federal funding could force the organization to cut its program in half.

Immigration lawyers who have little experience with habeas corpus petitions are turning to informal networks and a software developer from Chicago to help them with their cases.