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Let's move away from the mass-produced and make our own set of handmade, functional pieces. In this beginner-friendly course, students will learn hand-building techniques to create functional pottery, including but not limited to cups, bowls, and plates. Starting with these simple forms, students will learn the basics, develop their technique and get creative! The possibilities are endless and students will be able to create their own set, unique to their preferences and home use. The last class will be reserved for glazing. While this is a beginner-friendly course, intermediate students may join. Materials: Students must purchase a rolling pin; we'll use these to roll out slabs. Please bring an apron, hand towel, and notebook to keep track of wonderful ideas. Students may also bring their own tools or purchase a standard tool kit if they wish, but not required. The $30 materials fee includes clay, glazes, firings, and the use of basic studio tools. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/52 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Local LGBTQ+ groups are bracing for policies targeting the transgender community, from a possible military ban to bans on gender-affirming care for youth. How will this legislation and the incoming Trump administration impact trans and nonbinary San Diegans?

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. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: Mission Valley Branch Library

U.N. officials say many people in Gaza are experiencing "famine-like conditions." Health experts who have studied past famines warn that the fallout can reverberate across generations.

Come see new painting and photography by a dozen members of La Jolla Art Association. Reception Saturday March 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (located inside La Jolla Community Center) Featured artists are: Concetta Antico, Nicole Caulfield, Ann Chaitin, Albert Dean, Victoria Gist-Towner, Julia Hiebaum, Peggy Hinaekian, Stephen Housley, Jeannine Romero, Mark Sherman, Dottie Stanley, and Laura Wheeler. La Jolla Art Association is a community of artists based in the San Diego area. Please visit if you are an art lover or join our group if you are an artist. La Jolla Art Association is a non-profit association of artists established in 1918. La Jolla Art Association on Facebook / Instagram

The Cold War-era test was a staple of school gyms for half a century before the Obama administration replaced it. Trump says his focus on childhood fitness is for both physical and patriotic reasons.

This weekend in the arts: Avia Rose Ramm; LGBTQ+ dance performances; Cami Árboles; Shakespeare's "All's Well That Ends Well"; "Lottery Day"; Acoustic Evenings; North Park Music Fest; John Singletary; Artivál; Anne Mudge; and the SDPL Summer Reading Program.

Also on TV this week, a new season of Nine Perfect Strangers premieres on Hulu, and new episodes of Couples Therapy debut on Paramount+ with Showtime.

The original proposal would have mandated phonics instruction in K-12 classrooms. The latest version makes that optional.

Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.