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April 15 & 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a 1.5-hr break and 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Materials included. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ Instructor Erin Behling Join us in crafting your own woven stool! In this 2-day intensive series, each student will create their own stool from beech wood while learning the basics of woodworking, furniture design and traditional weaving techniques using Danish cord. While getting familiar with the tools in the woodshop during this course, students will learn mortise and tenon joinery basics, cutting joinery, shaping and finishing wood, how to cut tapered legs on the tablesaw, and of course– how to weave that beautiful seat with Danish cord! Methods we use in this class are different from our other woodworking classes, so this series will give you even more knowledge! • All levels are welcome; ages 18 and up. Must be able to attend all 4 classes. No prerequisite is required, but we do recommend taking our machine safety course: Intro to the Woodshop. • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Saturday, April 15 from 1 – 5 p.m. Instructor Jeanine Ertl No experience necessary. Age 15+ welcome! An ancient and eco-centered craft, Natural Dyes offer the creative a place to connect with the beauty and bounty of our planet’s rich offerings while creating with color and using our hands and minds to refresh our homes, our wardrobes and create one-of-a-kind palettes. At this hands-on workshop will teach you how to confidently approach this practice so you’ll be ready to continue on your own in the future. If you’ve ever looked into using Natural Dyes, you may have been intimidated by the many facets of the process (e.g. so many fiber types; why do we scour; what’s mordant; how to figure out quantities…). We’ll cover them all in great detail so you can get to creating with natural color today. All materials included. In this workshop we’ll cover: * a brief history of natural color * the unique habits of different fiber types * how to mordant. * natural dye preparation * natural dye process. * resting & rinsing EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE: * Intro to Natural Dyes booklet. * Samples from the dye pots * 3 scarves to dye (your choice: Chiffon Silk, Habotai Silk or Rayon-Bamboo) • Scholarships available. • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The San Diego Tourism Authority announced recently the success of the 2023 fiscal year.

Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of overworked California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma, pain and grief.

The White House says Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza.

The mundane becomes mesmerizing in David Fincher's dark comedy, which tracks every detail of a hit man's routine: the scheduled naps, the fast-food runs, the yoga stretches he does to stay limber.

March and Ash is proud to partner with Weed For Warriors Project to host a supply drop on Sunday, March 26 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. The supply drop will provide donations for veteran patients as part of SB34. In order to receive the supply drop bag and participate, veterans must show hard copy proof of service, state issued ID, and current California Medical Cannabis Recommendation. There will be a California medical cannabis recommendation station on site or you can visit the Dr. Weedy website to get your recommendation in advance. Event is taking place at March and Ash’s City Heights location, 2281 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego, 92105

Pony kissing booth sponsored by the Bonita Valley Horsemen a 501(3)c nonprofit. Fun for the entire family. Come and kiss a pony in our Easter themed booth. Petting the ponies encouraged! Learn about the fantastic multiuse trails in the Bonita area and how to help maintain them. Our trails are used by Horseback riders, Bikers, Runners and Hikers. The Bonita Valley Horsemen help maintain and acquire trails. Donations to help maintain the multiuse trails accepted and membership forms will available at the event. Small goodies given out for donations while they last. Receipts given upon request. If you would like a photo of your experience we will gladly take one for you with your camera or cell phone.

Join Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at their Grand Opening celebration in Hillcrest at The Hub Hillcrest Market, 1080 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. The newest Handel’s is kicking off their grand opening celebration with the first 100 customers receiving Free Ice Cream for a Year* (purchase necessary). An official ribbon cutting with the Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce will kick off the celebration on March 23 starting at 11 a.m. Guests will also be able to participate in a raffle where they can win a free pint once a month for a Year and more! The Hillcrest Handel’s marks the third for the city of San Diego but joins several other San Diego County locations that have become popular in the market. The Hillcrest store features local flavors including Black Cherry, Buckeye, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Graham Central Station, Oree-Dough, Salty Caramel Truffle, and more. The location offers dine-in, pickup, delivery, and catering. The new store is a 1,383- sq. ft. walk-up window location with nine service windows across the storefront for serving guests. The store hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more information about the Hillcrest Handel’s, visit www.handelsicecream.com/store/hillcrest or follow the Hillcrest store on Instagram @HandelsHillcrest.

Join us for a special evening with renowned Mexican chef Pati Jinich, from PBS series Pati's Mexican Table and La Frontera with Pati Jinich. Pati will be with us for the night to share insights and behind the scenes look into the upcoming season of La Frontera, and her many other works. Reception and refreshments will be hosted at Coasterra's ocean-side terrace with breath taking views of the San Diego skyline. This will be a memorable night you will not want to miss! NO cost to register or attend. SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.