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Expand your gift for prose to writing fiction from your own life experiences. Craft epics tales of good fiction that slightly drift from “just the facts ma’am”, while getting feedback from other writers as well as your instructor. During each prompt in this three hour event, participants will unveil layers of wordsmithing prowess by writing vignettes of memory, based on: life’s experiences, everlasting encounters (good and bad), people and places you vividly recall, and so forth. Transform each memoir into a respectfully reconstructed piece of fiction not confined by autobiographical ‘fact’. Open to beginners as well as the more experienced writers. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2026-05-31-writing-autobiographical-fiction-with-michelle-parks/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Come re-discover the meaning of poetry as a vessel for us to feel in a world where we can be numb. This Poetry Workshop is intended for all skill levels. Whether you are new to writing or have several pieces published, with dedicated time for interaction with other like minded peers! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2026-05-30-returning-back-to-poetry-with-addis-sansone/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Hosted by Logan Heights CDC & Greater Logan Heights Small Business Advisory Group Friday, August 1, 2025 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Imperial Avenue (from 19th St to 31st St) Entertainment Space at Gilliam Place – 2835 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102 Join us for a flavorful celebration of culture, community, and local entrepreneurship at the 4th Annual Taste of Imperial Ave! This exciting evening stroll will take you through the heart of Greater Logan Heights, a neighborhood rich in diversity, culture, and creativity. You'll enjoy: - Delicious Tastings (4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) - Stroll Imperial Avenue and sample signature bites from a variety of local eateries. - Entertainment Space at Gilliam Place (6 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Enjoy the Beer Garden, live music stage, and a small business marketplace featuring local vendors and entrepreneurs. Tickets: - $30 - Food only ticket - $40 - Food + Beer Ticket - $110 - Family Group Ticket includes 2 food and beer tickets for adults (21+) and 2 food ticket Logan Heights CDC on Facebook / Instagram

Support local small businesses this Valentine’s Day at Parkway Plaza’s Valentine’s Craft and Vendor Market! Taking place on Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., experience this amazing indoor and outdoor vendor market that brings together local, independent businesses and merchants specializing in food, drinks, jewelry, handmade crafts, home decor, fashion, art, wellness, design, and more. Whether you’re shopping for a Valentine, Galentine, or a little something for yourself, discover unique, handcrafted finds made with love and care. Visit: https://visitparkwayplaza.com/ Parkway Plaza on Facebook / Instagram

The singer-songwriter, who has performed both solo and with his Joel Rafael Band for more than five decades, was convinced to donate his works and archive to CSUSM's special collections.

The fees will range from $2.50 per hour to $16 per day. City residents will get a 50% discount compared to nonresidents, and visitors will also have access to a quarterly or annual parking pass.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, March 7 at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, March 12 at 8 a.m. on KPBS 2 + Monday, March 23 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. The film reveals the explosive implications of women’s economic participation and the critical importance of local businesses to emerging economies. As Gladys, Magatte and Selyna fight restrictive laws to grow their businesses and create job opportunities for women, their stories highlight the role entrepreneurs and small businesses can play in helping women achieve financial independence.

Join via zoom https://sdsu.zoom.us/j/82179705659 This past year has made one thing painfully clear: our youth and women are being deeply influenced—by misinformation, social media algorithms, fake news, AI-generated content, profit-driven podcasters that prioritize money over truth and public well-being. Many young voters and women, especially those in the beauty and wellness industries, are not being given safe, neutral, facts-based education that clearly explains what policies, candidates, and elections actually mean for their lives, their bodies, their families, and their children. Instead, they are being emotionally pulled by viral clips, fear-based messaging, and personalities who benefit financially from confusion and division. I know there are events and debates in young college community but what about the trade school folk. ESPECIALLY IN BEAUTY AND WELLNESS. WE URGENTLY NEED TO empower this large industry on what the reality is of their vote. We urgently need support to build workshops, educational apps, websites, and live community events designed specifically for youth and women—spaces that are free from political manipulation, social media pressure, and financial agendas. These programs would focus on: • Understanding how misinformation and AI influence beliefs • Clear, accessible explanations of policies and real-world consequences FAST AND EASY AND SIMPLE • How voting decisions affect women, children, education, healthcare, and economic stability • Teaching people how to research facts safely and informed w real facts Women in the beauty and wellness industries, in particular, hold enormous influence in their communities. Many are mothers, mentors, and business owners—yet they are rarely given tools to understand how elections directly impact their professions, their autonomy, and the futures of the families they serveIf we do not intervene now, we risk raising generations who believe voting is a popularity contest rather than a responsibility with lifelong consequences. Visit https://www.estheticsbymonica.com/

Amid soaring housing costs, the district wants to build affordable units on excess school property for employees. But there's disagreement over which proposal to choose.

We're thrilled to announce this special concert, pairing classic composer J.S. Bach with modern composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange! Sung by the First UMC of San Diego Chancel Choir and Masterwork Chorale, the concert features Bach’s "Wachet ruft uns die Stimme" (Sleepers wake) and the world premier of L’Estrange’s "San Diego Service Magnificant." Performed in First Church’s breathtaking Sanctuary in Mission Valley and accompanied by the largest pipe organ in San Diego County, the Advent Choral Concert is an annual favorite of many. The concert is intended for all ages and free childcare will be provided. Thanks to the generous support of the church’s Cultural Events Committee, the concert is free to the public – both in-person and via YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSanDiego About Composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange: Joanna Forbes L’Estrange is a British classical/jazz crossover vocalist, choral composer, and choir director with over 25 years of experience. She is one of the Royal School of Church Music’s best-selling composers. She has an entire collection of Christmas choral pieces, which have been recorded by London Voices on the album Winter Light. About The Cultural Events Music Series: First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. Learn more at: https://www.fumcsd.org/ministries/cultural-events-music-series/ First United Methodist of Church San Diego on Facebook / Instagram