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When Stacia was 21, she was struggling with severe depression. A stranger's simple question gave her safety during a time she needed it the most. Now, it's an example she's tried to follow ever since.

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) This month, attendees will learn the art of memoir writing. Are you seeking a way to transform the stories of your life into a compelling, page-turning memoir? Join Tracy J. Jones, developmental editor and writing coach, for a fun, interactive writing workshop that will educate and inspire your own memoir-writing journey. Topics include: - The difference between a memoir, a personal essay, and an autobiography - Identifying your memoir's container - What's your character arc? - How to identify your memoir's theme - A checklist for effective scene writing This event will take place via zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/write-your-story-39857 Tracy J. Jones is a content writer, developmental editor, writing coach, and International Memoir Writers Association president. She co-produces the San Diego Memoir Showcase and co-edits the award-winning anthology, "Shaking the Tree": brazen. short. memoir. Tracy is a co-instructor for the Memoir Certificate program at San Diego Writers, Ink, and runs three writing groups. She is currently working on her memoir, "Starting Over at Ground Zero." Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

On the second Sunday of every month, the museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Second Sunday admission. From 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., explore "Alex Katz: Theater and Dance," "Yan Pei-Ming: A Burial in Shanghai," The Sculpture Garden, and what's on view in The Collection Galleries. Play Day 11 a.m.: Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our family series, Play Day! Public Tour 2 p.m.: Join a free tour with an MCASD Educator, where attendees pick the theme. The Shop Presents: Soul Sunday 2 p.m.: Enjoy an all-ages, family friendly music event that features Soul Sunday hosted at MCASD. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Experts worry liberal California will be blacklisted from federal homelessness dollars, effectively counteracting recent progress.

In this film, Taylor Lane, an impassioned surfer, creates a functional surfboard with 10,000 littered cigarette butts collected from California beaches. “The Cigarette Surfboard” takes Lane around the world to learn from professional surfers who are working to protect and restore the health of the oceans through science, education, art, business, and political activism. Inspired by this global cast of characters, Lane returns home to California and uses the board to generate uproar on the environmental, human health, and economic impacts of cigarette butts. This immersive documentary gives viewers an up-close experience of the ocean through surfers' eyes to amplify a message of urgency and possibility regarding the well-being of our oceans. A moderated Q&A with Lane and filmmaker Ben Judkins will follow the screening. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the Ciggy Board exhibit and refreshments. A moderated Q&A with Lane and the filmmaker, Ben Judkins, will follow the film, and speaking time will be provided to community partners, starting at 6:45 p.m. Cal State San Marcos on Facebook / Instagram

The firing of Kevin Struthers is the latest in a line of dismissals and resignations at the D.C. arts behemoth.

Through the Comic-Con Artist Intensive program, students ages 14 to 22 get a three-day crash course in comic-making — and a chance to pitch to professionals.

The Poway Artisan Market features unique, beautiful and useful items created by local artists in the Arts & Crafts tradition. Open to all, every Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. September through December 2025. Poway Arts and Crafts Guild on Facebook and Instagram.

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and gentle instruments designed to help you unwind and restore balance. This autumn-inspired sound bath invites you to slow down, release tension, and realign with the peaceful rhythm of the season. What’s Included: Yoga beds, pillows, blankets, bolsters and weighted scented eye masks provided for your comfort Water, tea, Date: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Meditation Nook — 4710 Ruffner St, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92111 A serene evening of sound, stillness, and seasonal renewal. Parking: Free parking is available in the lot in front of The Meditation Nook and along Ruffner Street. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/falling-into-stillness-sound-bath-tickets-1950065240629?aff=oddtdtcreator The Nook on Instagram and Facebook

The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland remain unresolved.