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Aloha! My name is Anh Pham, founder of a sustainable surfboard company called Earth Fan Surf. We are excited to host the first annual *Paepo'o Classic* surf competition, featuring eco-friendly, all-wood bodyboards and surfboards. Our goal is to raise awareness about the impact of cheap foam bodyboards that break and pollute our beaches, posing a significant threat to wildlife and marine ecosystems here in San Diego. This contest invites surfers to reconnect with the global roots of surfing by competing on traditional wooden boards in a classic Hawaiian-style surf competition. We will provide over 20 traditional Hawaiian-style Paepo'o bodyboards for contestants, thousands of dollars in prize money, and the prestigious title of *Earth Fan Paepo'o Classic Champion* for both Men's and Women's categories. Additionally, there will be an exciting Bodysurfing Shootout contest all to benefit the non-profit animal rescue group, SurfersForStrays.org! We hope you will help us spread the word and join us for this free charity surf contest highlighting a healthy Mother Ocean! Event Details: - Date: April 5th, 2025 - Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Location: La Jolla Shores, California - Hosted by: Earth Fan Surf - Contact: Anh Pham, Founder of Earth Fan Surf - Sponsored by: REC Innovation Lab, Staynomcean, El Fish Artistry Visit: https://onstarrr.wixsite.com/earth-fan Earth Fan Surf Co. on Instagram and Facebook

Learn Broom Making! Students will learn about knots, culture heritage, creativity, and functional earth art. Together we will get a better sense of logical and practical craft works, as well as how to use the broom for spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Everyone will end the session with their own hand made broom/besom. Each person will learn how to use and care for their broom as a household tool and expand their awareness into the ritual of cleansing spaces. Ages 12+ years and up is recommended. Materials fee: $10 (cash) to be paid to instructor at the start of the workshop If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Watch "Wonka" at Potrero County Park With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. Movie Rating PG Bring a picnic and your favorite movie snacks! Concessions are not available at this location. Chairs and blankets are encouraged. Pre-Movie Activities: Come early to enjoy the summer kickoff carnival! There will be a bounce house, arts & crafts, and carnival games with prizes. Park Policy: This is a smoke-free park. Pet Policy: All dogs must be on leash. Parking Info: There is ample parking in the day-use area. Please park in paved parking spots only. Parking is $3. Visit: https://www.summermoviesinthepark.com/moviecalendar/wonka-potrero-county-park/ Summer Movies in the Park - San Diego on Facebook

It’s good news for California’s water supply. There are 64 feet of snow in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, which will eventually melt into the state’s rivers and reservoirs. In other news, the condition of San Diego's streets is getting worse, and as the cost of road maintenance keeps going up, some advocates are asking for a new approach. Plus, students from San Diego's underserved mid-city neighborhoods are using performing arts to improve their mental health and self-confidence.

In New York, a young group of community organizers recently pulled together a week-long celebration of Mexican restaurants. They stress it's about the workers as much as the food.

Guests are invited to unleash their inner diva at “Pride: Songs that Slay”—a concert and celebration of pride anthems. From show tunes to Beyoncé, Lady Gaga to Lilith Fair, this premiere event will showcase the iconic songs that have become anthems of pride and liberation. Join us as we raise our voices, dance with abandon, and celebrate the vibrant diversity of the LGBTQ+ community through the power of music. Get ready to slay the night away with unforgettable performances from some of San Diego’s favorite performers that will leave you feeling proud, fierce, and fabulous! Produced in partnership with Blindspot Collective. For more information visit: artpower.ucsd.edu

Join us for our Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, giving the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Note: This is a two-part workshop. The uppercase alphabet will be taught on a separate date, and you will need to purchase the ticket separately. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover The basics of pointed pen calligraphy How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen Materials included Beginner calligraphy pen Calligraphy nibs Sumi ink Cancellation Policy All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com Visit: https://www.strengerstudio.com/product/uppercase-modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-workshop-sept-7-/312?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Strenger on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for our Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, giving the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Note: This is a two-part workshop. The uppercase alphabet will be taught on a separate date, and you will need to purchase the ticket separately. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover The basics of pointed pen calligraphy How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen Materials included Beginner calligraphy pen Calligraphy nibs Sumi ink Cancellation Policy All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com Visit: https://www.strengerstudio.com/product/lowercase-modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-workshop-sept-6-/311?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Strenger Studio on Instagram and Facebook

The festive and fiery SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off promises everything a person could want in a fun day including craft beer, wine, shopping music and chili! Chili + beer + holiday shopping + kids fun fest = one perfect Sunday in December. Mark your calendar for the annual SoNo Fest & Chili Cook Off. This festive and fiery event, held at the confluence of two neighborhoods battling for hipster bragging rights, promises everything a person could want in a fun day out in the neighborhood: Set in a charming North Park business district at 32nd & Thorn Streets featuring local restaurants competing in a chili smackdown and serving chili tastings local handmade vendors with the perfect holiday gifts for shoppers local craft beer and wine garden. Kids Fun Fest area with bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, hair-dos and more live stages featuring local bands plus kids entertainment food trucks and vendors to keep the culinary options varied. The event is free to attend. It's all for a good cause - proceeds benefit the McKinley Elementary School foundation. So you can drink, eat, shop and play in the name of education! Visit: SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Bodhi Day and… National Violin Day?? This is a season of so many reasons to celebrate, with music from Arlo (Guthrie) to Zavateri: holiday classics old and new! The Hutchins Consort plays on the eight scaled violins designed and built by luthier Dr. Carleen Hutchins, whose research into the acoustic properties of string instruments resulted in an innovative process called free-plate tuning; a precise method of refining the top and back plates of a violin before it is assembled to bring it to peak acoustic performance.The fruits of her labor are the eight Hutchins violins, ranging in size from the 18.5-inch treble to the 7.2-foot contrabass. Like all violins, these instruments capture the emotional element of the music. But they have the additional advantage of being crafted as a complete set with the same harmonic DNA giving them the ability to produce a unique array of sounds that add a new dimension to the works they perform. Visit: https://givebutter.com/e8lRk3 The Hutchins Consort on Facebook