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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Choose from: Saturdays: September 6, 13, 20, from 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Explore woodworking in our 15-hour immersive Handmade Stool Workshop. Learn time-honored techniques with hand tools like the block plane, chisels, and more. Guided by experts, you will learn to shape, cut, and assemble wood using traditional methods. Leave with your own stool and a newfound appreciation for woodworking. Join us for a fulfilling experience crafting furniture by hand! Ages 18 and up. No prerequisite is required, but we do recommend taking our machine safety course: Intro to the Woodshop &/or having some experience in the woodshop. 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. Visit: Hand Tool Joinery | 3-Legged Stool San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Join the Women’s Museum of California and the San Diego History Center for free family-friendly activities to commemorate Women’s Equality Day! Women’s Equality Day is a national day that celebrates the importance of the women’s suffrage movement and the work to secure and expand equal voting rights today. Learn about the San Diego women who fought for the right to vote through hands-on activities like button-making, poster design, and more! Families welcome to drop in anytime between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit: sandiegohistory.org/event/history-explorers-womens-equality-day/ San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

At this time of year, the flor de izote blooms in Los Angeles. The Salvadoran-American chef Karla Tatiana Vasquez says the flowers are both a delicacy and a connection to her identity.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last twenty-five years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music. They continue to thrill audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing, their near-telepathic understanding and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music. Visit: alasdairandnatalie.com/home Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas on Facebook

Join us for Day Camp at ArtReach! Experience the world of using our art to spread joy, belonging, and generosity to our community! Students will be inspired to create like famous artists such as Kieth Haring and Jean Michel Basquiat, and Faith Ringgold, whose legacy of art brought people and communities together through Social and Environmental Justice. What to expect at ArtReach HQ: What to bring: Please pack a water bottle, lunch, and snacks for your child. A water refill station is available onsite. When: Art camp will be Monday, December 23 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Select the Day Camp and Extended Care options for pickup at 5 p.m. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before class. Where: We are located at 1065 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (on the corner of University and Vermont). Parking: We have limited space in our parking lot for drop off and pick up. Seats are limited! If you would like to add on a ticket for a friend, reach out and we will try to accommodate your needs. Running late? If you’re running behind, ArtReach staff members will be ready to catch you up! Something came up and you can’t make it? Please email us. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but credit will be provided for a future class at ArtReach HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. Safety: All participants must sign a waiver before attending a workshop. All students under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Parent/Guardian Waiver Youth drop off: Please plan to drop off students at the start of class. Only adults listed on the waiver may pick students up (with a matching driver's license or ID card). Visit: Art Day Camp, Mon, December 23, grades K - 5 ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Caitlin McGurk's Eisner Award-winning book offers a perceptive biography and a gorgeous collection of Shermund's cartoons.

In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.

Ride the hidden, unridden, and forbidden San Diego to support pancreatic cancer research! Cycle through scenic areas of San Diego on November 8th to support pancreatic cancer research in the 12th Annual Jim Krause Memorial Charity Cycling Ride the Point. The ride starts and ends at Liberty Station and includes exclusive routes through Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Mission Bay La Jolla, Torrey Pines, and Sorrento Valley. This ride takes participants through historic neighborhoods and past some of the most scenic areas of San Diego, some that are only open once a year for this event. The event has hundreds of volunteers along the route, SAG, and five fully stocked rest stops to support the riders. Ride the Point has three distances to accommodate diverse levels of cycling experience. The 5-mile Family Fun Ride is a relatively flat course on bike paths along beautiful San Diego Bay and is perfect for cruisers, beginning riders, challenged athletes, and families. The 25 and Metric Century are street rides with exclusive routes and challenging climbs around scenic San Diego. This is a boutique ride limited to 600 riders to ensure an unforgettable experience. The public is invited to the free healthy lifestyle expo at Oggi’s in Liberty Station from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with local vendors, music, and refreshments. Visit: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/CA/SanDiego/RideThePoint