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Creative Storytime with Ms. Katia Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:30 a.m. The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is thrilled to announce its newest offering for young families: Creative Storytime with Ms. Katia. This new program, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., is designed to introduce children to the magic of storytelling while fostering an early love for music, art, and literature. Geared for ages 2–5, Creative Storytime is a free, interactive experience featuring songs and stories that celebrate creativity and imagination. After the program, families are invited to stay and explore the Athenaeum’s extraordinary children’s collection, a treasure trove of books on music and art. This collection highlights the library’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of readers and creators. About Ms. Katia Creative Storytime will be led by Katia Graham, a passionate librarian, storyteller, and advocate for literacy. Based in San Diego, Graham brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the Athenaeum. She is a member of the Freedom to Read Statement Taskforce for the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association and has served as Youth Services Librarian at La Jolla/Riford Public Library and Children’s Librarian at Coronado Public Library. Graham is the founder of Librarian on the Go, an initiative dedicated to promoting literacy and information access. She has a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Southern California, a second master’s in broadcast journalism from Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Barnard College. A former reporter, Graham honed her storytelling skills in newsrooms, including KYMA, NY1 News, and ABC World News Tonight. In addition to her other programs, she proudly leads a bilingual storytime and developed San Diego Public Library's initiative to combat the Spanish disinformation crisis. Discover the Athenaeum’s Children’s Section The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s children’s section is a hidden gem in La Jolla, offering an exceptional selection of books on music and art for young readers. Whether it’s introducing a budding musician to the works of Beethoven or sparking an early appreciation for Picasso, our collection has something for every young mind. This resource complements the library’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of the arts. For more information, call us at (858) 454-5872. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

The Global Business Travel Association San Diego chapter (GBTASD) invites you to an afternoon of fun and compassion, featuring delicious food, great networking, a vibrant atmosphere and special furry guests! They'll be hosting their second annual fundraiser to support the community work of GBTASD and San Diego Humane Society. Their fundraiser features an online and live auction, so get ready to bid on airline tickets, hotel stays and more fantastic travel-related gifts. You don't have to be a member to register and support this wonderful cause — everyone is welcome! Event Highlights: Online Auction opens ahead of the event — stay tuned for special announcements! Live Auction Items available at the event Special Guests (furry and human friends alike!) Donation Drive: Help us make an even bigger impact by bringing a donation for the Humane Society! Suggested items include: - Non-refrigerated pet food - New pet supplies - New or gently used blankets, towels, bedding, or toys Let’s come together to celebrate, bid, and give back to our four-legged friends. We can’t wait to see you there! Lunch Meeting Agenda: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Registration, Network, Welcome Reception 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Plated lunch, Online & Live Auction continues and perhaps a chance to play with a pooch! Location: Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Drive Carlsbad CA 92008 Parking: Complimentary Menu: To Be Announced San Diego Humane Society on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Business Travel Association on Instagram

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A free 20 minute breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Claire Johnson is CEO of San Diego Magazine and SDM Studios, and co-founder of Del Mar Wine and Food Festival. She and her husband, Troy, acquired the media company in 2021–it has now been in business for 76 years. Originally from New York, she graduated from Loyola University with a journalism degree. Claire started her media career at NBCUniversal, where she worked in advertising and helped develop its Peacock platform before acquiring San Diego Magazine. Also a published photographer in publications like Vogue (and, of course, San Diego Magazine), Claire and her family live in Ocean Beach, San Diego. CreativeMornings San Diego on Facebook / Instagram