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Join us at Artreach HQ for a Beadmaking workshop! Express yourself through bead-making and 3D design! Create beautiful patterns and designs through the processes of creating “canes” with colorful polymer clay. Working on a smaller scale, this process teaches pattern and design sculpturally that can be achieved through cutting and slicing. Perfect for making small items and jewelry. Visit: Polymer Clay Beadmaking ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? How about mend an old piece of clothing? Join our sewing 101/102 class to learn the basics of sewing and working with textile in a low stress environment. In this workshop, you can get acquainted with the mechanics of a sewing machine, learn mending techniques and learn how to create basic forms like a quilt square, tote bag, or stuffed sculpture. Visit: Sewing 101/102

Join us at ArtReach HQ for Mixed Media Weaving. A key process in textile creation, learn the basics of weaving on small looms. Weave geometric designs, patterns, or even imagery with mixed media fibers! This class is intended for adults only. Seniors can get $10 off their ticket by using code SENIOR10 at checkout. Visit: Mixed Media Weaving ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at Artreach Studio HQ for art book journaling! Art Journaling is the practice of visual and expressive journaling, rather than just writing down thoughts. With your journal as a place to explore, question, and experiment, this mixed media workshop is a safe space for introspection, reflection, experimentation, and fun with many different art mediums such as collage, painting, drawing, and printmaking! Visit: Art Book Journaling ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This February, choose the Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina as the perfect Valentine’s Day destination! What better place to plan a romantic escape, than our secluded Shelter Island paradise which features stunning scenery, two waterfront pools and jacuzzi’s, tennis courts, and spacious accommodations with luxury amenities. Bundle up and enjoy evening conversation at our poolside fire pits, stroll along our private marina, and enjoy water views from Blue Wave Bar & Grill. Make reservations for Blue Wave’s stunning 3-course Valentine’s Day menu that is guaranteed to enhance your romance. Visit: https://www.islandpalms.com/our-hotel/event-calendar/valentines-day-special#anchor Best Western Plus Island Palms on Instagram and Facebook

If you’ve never heard a flute choir perform, you’re in for a treat! A flute choir is a unique ensemble that includes all sizes of flutes, from the tiny piccolo to the bassoon-sized bass flute. We invite everyone to join Avanti Flute Choir for an afternoon of music by diverse composers...from the drama of Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma” to the Magic Kingdom’s “Baroque Hoedown” and many more. It is a program that will be sure to delight all ages! Admission is free and be sure to stay for the treats at the reception afterwards! Visit: St. Dustan's Episcopal Church

El Paso County District Attorney James Montoya said that his decision in the prosecution of Patrick Crusius was driven by a majority of victims' relatives who wanted the case behind them.

Presented by Nature Collective and San Diego County Parks and Recreation, and supported by the City of Encinitas Community Grant, join this annual festival celebrating our feathered friends at San Elijo Lagoon! Look for local birds that live in the lagoon all year and for birds that visit from faraway places. All ages can enjoy bird-themed activities, live animal presentations, face painting, nature crafts, and more. This event follows a zero-waste approach to maximize recycling, minimize waste, and reduce consumption, ensuring that items provided at the event are either reusable or recyclable. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own cup. Complimentary coffee and fruit will be offered. Bird Tours will occur at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. All are welcome, best suited for children aged 12 and younger; rain or shine event. Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate good fortune this Lunar New Year, a holiday recognized throughout many East and Southeast Asian countries. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, and those born during this zodiac year are known for being intuitive, thoughtful, loyal, and intelligent. Join us for Lunar New Year and Wild Weekend: Asian Rainforest at the San Diego Zoo. Discover fun activities for the whole family—where we hope you’ll leave feeling inspired by the conservation work you make possible in our Asian Rainforest Conservation Hub and filled with good wishes for the future! Visit: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/tickets San Diego Zoo on Instagram and Facebook

Opening Reception: February 1st, 2025 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. The FRONT Arte y Cultura Gallery (147 W Hall Ave, San Ysidro) Free entrance --- In this exhibition, Nanzi Muro expresses gratitude for the opportunity to present their solo exhibition at The Front Gallery, marking the culmination of her journey in higher education. Reflecting on this experience, she acknowledges both the rewarding moments and the difficult challenges encountered along the way, choosing to embrace the positive aspects. She emphasize the importance of celebrating this milestone in a venue that has long served as a platform for community artists to voice their struggles. The gallery holds deep significance as a space for healing and resilience in the face of life's challenges. The artist is pleased to share her work and to contribute to a community dedicated to ongoing healing, learning, and growth as they embark on the next chapter of her life as an artivist. Visit: What of a Journal | Lleno de Resistencia Solo Exhibition by Nanzi Muro The Front Arte & Cultura on Instagram and Facebook