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This four-class series taught by Maria Tsagalakis serves as an introduction to wheel thrown ceramics where students will learn the important steps of throwing, trimming, and glazing. Each week a different step is taught. Within this 4-week course, students learn how to create functional pottery pieces while exploring their creativity! Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The San Diego World Affairs Council is proud to present a new series called "Dinner with Diplomats." The first of this special dinner and lecture series will be held March 30, 2023 and will feature Ambassador Kenneth Juster, a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He has over forty years of experience as a senior government official, senior business executive, and senior law partner. He recently completed service as the twenty-fifth U.S. ambassador to the Republic of India (2017–2021). He previously served in the U.S. government as deputy assistant to the president for international economic affairs, on both the National Security Council and the National Economic Council (2017), undersecretary of commerce (2001–2005), counselor (acting) of the State Department (1992–1993), and deputy and senior advisor to Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger (1989–1992). In the private sector, Juster has been a partner at the global investment firm Warburg Pincus (2010–2017), a senior executive at Salesforce.com (2005–2010), and a senior partner at the law firm Arnold & Porter. Ambassador Kenneth Juster will discuss the many challenges and roles India faces and plays today from its vital strategic center in S. Asia, including the US-India partnership. As always, our Q&A session will provide our members with a first-hand opportunity to pose their questions. This Dinner with Diplomats Series is being sponsored in partnership with The San Diego Indian-American Society (SDIAS) and the event is being generously underwritten by Royal India Restaurant in San Diego. Thanks to their generous support we are able to offer this event at the rate of $20 for the lecture and dinner for SDWAC Members and $40 for dinner and lecture for non-SDWAC members. 6-6:30 p.m. mingling event and cash bar. 6:30- 7:15 p.m. dinner. 7:15- 8 p.m. lecture. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Howl at the Moon with us for an exciting Full Moon Hike Wednesday, April 5 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.! Our Full Moon Hikes are fun for all ages and most hiking levels – plus our hikes are pet approved! Our energetic group always has a memorable time filled with awe, laughter, and many photos. Join us as we enjoy San Diego from another point of view and hike to the summit of Iron Mountain during the Full Wolf Moon! Register now and hike with us - we’ll provide the Glow Sticks!

Finding Peace During Life's Waves with Laurie Hallihan Saturday, April 8, 9:30-11 a.m. This mindfulness workshop is a great starting point for beginning a regular mindfulness practice or to inspire your current practice. Laurie will provide an experiential, safe environment to practice these powerful tools that can help with reducing stress, depression, anxiety and many other chronic conditions. There will be plenty of time for questions and comments within the workshop.Note: Please bring a yoga mat, and optional seating cushion. Chairs and small foam pads can be provided. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

WHEN | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 8 p.m. - Doors at 7 p.m. WHERE | Belly Up Travern ADMISSION | Ticket Price: $25 advanced / $25 day of show / $44 reserved loft seating (available over the phone 858-481-8140 or in person at our box office) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

WHEN | Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 8 p.m. - Doors at 7 p.m. WHERE | Belly Up Travern ADMISSION | Ticket Price: $20 advanced seat / $25 day of show seat / $35 reserved loft seating (available over the phone 858-481-8140 or in person at our box office) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

WHEN | Friday, September 22, 2023 at 9 p.m. - Doors at 8:30 p.m. WHERE | Belly Up Travern ADMISSION | Ticket Price: $25 advanced / $28 day of show / $44 reserved loft seating (available over the phone 858-481-8140 or in person at our box office) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Trinity Theatre Company continues their 11th Grown Up Stage (GUS) season under the guidance of Artistic Director, Sean Boyd with their first New Works Festival. The New Works Festival celebrates the works of 10 Emerging New Playwrights from across the county. TTC received 400 submissions from across the country. From those they chose 25 finalists and ultimately 10 new plays that are produced as staged readings using local talent from San Diego’s vibrant arts community. Trinity Theatre Company performs in Community Actor’s Theatre space. The 10 New Plays Showcased in Trinity’s New Works Festival are: "Mama, It's Me" Written by: Sharonfaith Horton (San Diego, CA) Directed by: Austyn Myers "Lobster Man" Written by: Jonathon Cook (South Carolina) Directed by: Cody Bray "Fireworks" Written by: Ross Tedford Kendall Directed by: Erica Kahn "The Unicorn Horn" Written by: Mike Byham (Dallas, TX) Directed by: Tyler Hewes "SAA (Not That One)" Written by: Luis Roberto Herrera (South Florida) Directed by: Jaeonnie Davis-Crawford "Give Up the Ghost" Written by: Andrew Martineau (Springfield, VA) Directed by: Hannah Meade "My Dad Was Kinda, Sorta in the Mob" Written by: Lauren Miller (Cape Coral, FL) Directed by: Bobby Imperato "Bovine Existential" Written by: Brian C. Petti (Hudson Valley, NY) Directed by: Courtnee Dempsey "Lady in the Moon" Written by: Tom Chin (Ocean City, NJ) Directed by: BJ Robinson "Spit in Your Face" Co-written by: Paul Heller (San Francisco, CA) and Alberto Lomnitz Directed: Estefania de la Torre Local Directors Include: Bobby Imperato, Courtnee Stagner, Hannah Meade, Estefania de la Torre, Tyler Richards Hewes, Jaeonnie Crawford, Austyn Myers, Cody Bray, Erica Kahn, and BJ Robinson Local Actors Include: Phoebe Appel, Charlotte Baltzer, Marley Bauer, Connor Boyd, Joshua Christopher, Gretchen Conrad,Andy Elden, Zahara Farrar, Abi Hood, Sharonfaith Horton, Arturo Ibarra, Angelina Janelle, Wes Jensen, Sashank Kanchustambam, Ellen Kaz, Valentine Marie, Alana Marshall, Melanie Mino, Amy Oliverio, Bruce Dylan Patton, Kayla René, Ruth Russell, Steve Schlam,Samantha Schmidt, Jonny Taylor and Kimmy Weinberger

Join highly-sought after scholars and teachers Dr. Christopher Carter and Dr. Seth Schoen for Grounding in Racial Resilience, a 3-session interactive virtual anti-racism seminar rooted in compassion and contemplative practice. Through facilitated conversation, guided contemplation and reflection, and experiential exercises, we will explore how compassion can motivate and sustain our efforts to confront systemic racism and be actively anti-racist. We will also deepen our understanding of how race and racism function in U.S. society and develop a sense of grounded awareness of the world around us and our interior movements around these challenging issues. Join us for these crucial conversations and let compassion lead the way to an anti-racist future!

The City of Carlsbad’s popular EGGstravaganza Spring Festival returns. This annual spring event features Carlsbad’s largest egg hunt, an ongoing egg scramble where kids race to collect candy-filled eggs Face-painting, crafts, cookie decorating, a fun zone, soak the bunny and more Food and beverages are available for purchase Activity cards can be purchased in advance or at the event, to enjoy the activities and fun zone No registration is needed to attend this event How the egg scramble works The egg scramble is ongoing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until eggs run out. To keep the scramble fun for all ages, one field will be designated for children ages 6 and over who want to race for their eggs, and an identical one will be for children ages 5 and under. There is also a noncompetitive field for young children, children with special needs, and for families wanting to pose for a photo opportunity. To avoid lines during the event, $5 activity cards and $5 unlimited fun zone wrist bands can be purchased in advance at city community centers. The cards can be divided among multiple children for all the activities; however, wristbands are per person. Both can be purchased at these locations Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St. Stagecoach Community Center, 3420 Camino de los Coches Alga Norte Aquatics Center, 6565 Alicante Road Pine Avenue Community Center, 3209 Harding St. Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather.