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No experience necessary. Ages 16+ welcome! This 2-part workshop is designed to teach students the basics of woodworking with hand tools. Students will construct a wooden plant stand using half-lap, dowels, and notched joinery. Students learn how to safely use chisels and a mallet, along with other hand tools such as a hand saw, card scraper, block planes, and spokeshaves. We will show sharpening techniques for chisels and how to apply finish to the plant stand. Materials will be provided. This class is open to all levels, however taking Intro to the Woodshop first is recommended, but not required. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This class is taught by women to empower women & non-gender conforming individuals in the woodshop. We cover the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on the chop saw, including miters, angled cuts, and how to properly cut joinery for them. Other machines will be introduced as well such as the router, biscuit jointer, and drill press. We’ll show you how to properly sand, and finish your piece with an easy, non-toxic, traditional finish. Each attendee will make a wall-hung shelf to take home. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This workshop teaches the basics in Stained Glass. No previous glass experience is needed. During the workshop, students will complete a small project using glass they select from a variety of colors and textures. Different patterns are available to choose from. Students will learn how to handle glass, cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder pieces together. Glass is included in the class price and all tools are supplied. Material fee: $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

First, a conversation about the impacts of the weekend weather on the county and the effect of all this rain and snow on drought conditions in the state. Then, sewage spills originating in Tijuana have forced the closure of beaches in Imperial beach and south toward the border for most of this winter. What will a recent settlement between the federal International Boundary and Water Commission and the cities of Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and the San Diego Port Authority do to prevent sewage from reaching the Pacific Ocean in the future? Next, a San Diego nonprofit that helps support young people who’ve aged out of the foster care system is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Then, the state is requiring residents and businesses to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to the landfill. We have more details on San Diego’s new organics recycling program. And, a story about how raising the height of the Shasta Dam in Northern California would impact the sacred land of the Indigenous Winnemem Wintu people. Finally, a profile of San Diego artist, Andrea Overturf who has a career as a symphony musician and also creates multi-media sculptures from items from the swap meet that many would dismiss as junk.

Stream with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the culture war that erupted over the rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs, disco unseated rock as America’s most popular music by the late 1970s. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco as shallow and superficial. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” at a baseball game in Chicago.

It's a nod to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.

Join Solana Center’s experienced educators for this free workshop where you will learn the basics and many benefits of raising chickens at home. From producing beautiful, high-quality eggs, assisting in keeping waste out of the landfill, to protecting your garden from pests – chickens have a lot to offer! Plus, they are fun pets that are guaranteed to make you smile. Now that’s something to cluck about! This workshop will cover: - Local regulations for keeping backyard chickens - Basic requirements for making a home sweet chicken home - Feeding and keeping hens healthy and happy - Local and online resources All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a FREE kitchen scraps caddy, courtesy of the County of San Diego. Cost: Free Topics: chickens, composting, soil, soil management Made possible through generous funding by: County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling Thanks to our host: Ramona Ranch Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Customers can expect some relief soon from January’s unprecedented natural gas prices. We also have some tips on how you can lower your bill. In other news, a San Diego County contractor has been ordered to hire back some janitors who were trying to unionize. Plus, San Diego is in desperate need of more workforce housing, to keep essential workers in the region.

We've got the PERFECT way to celebrate Mother's Day this yeAR! It's our BOXES & BLOOMS event! Join us for this fresh, Spring-like take on our classic Centerpiece Box workshop! Enjoy crafting a beautiful 16" centerpiece box, personalized with the design of your choice. Use your favorite paints and [non-toxic] stain colors from our wide selection! You'll then complete this look with fresh BLOOMS to fill it! {Simply gorgeous!!!} Registration for one - $79 Better yet, bring Mom! - $149 (for two) (registration fee includes all materials, supplies and instruction) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

We've got the PERFECT way to celebrate Mother's Day this yeAR! It's our BOXES & BLOOMS event! Join us for this fresh, Spring-like take on our classic Centerpiece Box workshop! Enjoy crafting a beautiful 16" centerpiece box, personalized with the design of your choice. Use your favorite paints and [non-toxic] stain colors from our wide selection! You'll then complete this look with fresh BLOOMS to fill it! {Simply gorgeous!!!} Registration for one - $79 Better yet, bring Mom! - $149 (for two) (registration fee includes all materials, supplies and instruction) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram