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Looking for a way to give back and celebrate the season with gratitude and connection? Share a meaningful experience with family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend. Join Zen Soul Balance and a group of talented sound artists and musicians for a 90-minute sound healing session inside the breathtaking St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego. Set against the stunning backdrop of the cathedral’s architecture and candlelit ambiance, this wellness experience is a soulful invitation to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself in community. Experience the synergy of masterful sound artists, musicians, and healers as they blend crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, didgeridoo, handpan, chimes, stringed instruments, and other therapeutic sounds to create a profoundly restorative journey. Get a sneak peek! Check out our highlights video on YouTube for a glimpse into this amazing experience @ZenSoulBalance Cathedral of Light is more than a personal healing experience – it’s a call to community care. In support of our unsheltered neighbors, we’re hosting a donation drive to benefit Alpha Project for the Homeless, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities through work, recovery, and support services. Want to make a bigger impact? Bring essential items to donate and receive priority seating at the event. See their wish list items below. Support Our Unsheltered Neighbors: As a thank you, guests who bring donations to support our neighbors transitioning from homelessness will receive early entry and priority seating. Your generosity will directly support Alpha Project’s mission to bring lasting change to the lives of those transitioning from homelessness in San Diego. Thank you for helping us make a difference! Please bring your generous donations, including the following: - Toiletry items: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner, body soap, chapstick, body lotion, hairbrush & comb, feminine hygiene products - Clothing (new or gently used): yoga pants, sports bras, tank tops, pajamas, new underwear & socks, casual clothing, shoes - Art supplies: pens, journals, or spiral notepads - Blankets, backpacks, duffel bags, fanny packs - Healthy non-perishable snacks: protein bars, granola bars, travel-size nuts, water bottles Meet Our Featured Artists: - Melissa Chu: Cellist – Resonating heartstrings with celestial sound - Chris Juan: Spiritual Musician – Uplifting spirits through sacred sound - Cindy Cuccia: Sound Practitioner – Exploring the frontiers of sound and consciousness - Teri Wilder: Sound Practitioner – Harmonizing body, mind, and spirit - Jon Freeman: Sound Practitioner – Joyful messenger of good vibrations - Katerina Rini: Vocalist / Sound Practitioner – Channeling the divine through voice and sound - Jeny Dawson: Sound Practitioner – Weaving sonic tapestries to transport and transform Benefits of Sound Healing: - Reduces stress and anxiety - Balances and clears the mind - Lowers heart rate and blood pressure - Supports mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being - Triggers the brain to chemically release natural opiates - Engages the parasympathetic nervous system, initiating calm and peace Beginner friendly, open to all levels and no experience necessary. Zen Soul Balance on Facebook / Instagram

Experience First Fridays at Liberty Station Arts District with a vibrant evening of open studios inside Barracks 16. On the first Friday of every month, artists throughout Barracks 16 open their studio doors, inviting you behind the scenes to see where creativity unfolds. Explore painting, sculpture, mixed media, and works in progress — and connect directly with the artists who create them. Each month offers: - Fresh artwork and new series - Works in progress - Meaningful conversations with artists - A welcoming, creative atmosphere Whether you are a collector, art lover, or simply looking for an inspiring way to spend your evening, Barracks 16 is a place to slow down, connect, and experience art in an authentic way. Visit: https://libertystation.com/events/first-friday-arts-district

Mission Artemis plans to send Americans to the moon for the first time since the Nixon administration.

District leaders want to help more students complete career pathways in fields such as engineering, health science and hospitality.

Local police forces get money every year from the Department of Homeland Security to assist with border patrol operations. This includes the UC San Diego Police Department, which helps monitor for smuggling along the coastline.

Lawmakers put millions toward a state library program aimed at bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to California children. Now the state library and a California nonprofit are under fire for how they spent some of the money.

Ever thought that learning would be more fun with a cold drink in hand? We've got you covered! Suds & Science brings scientists face-to-face with the public at local neighborhood bars for a night of learning, drinking, and community that you won't want to miss! Highlights: - Fun and informative lectures from STEM professionals - Lively discussions between scientists and audiences - Connection with your community in a laid-back environment "Not All Intelligence is Human" Not all intelligence looks like a human brain. Long before humans built machines, evolution shaped nervous systems that could navigate darkness, coordinate without leaders, and control complex movement with remarkable efficiency. In this talk, I’ll explore how scientists and engineers learn from non-human nervous systems - from ants and bees and bats and octopuses - to inspire modern technologies. By looking beyond our own brains, we’ll see how different kinds of minds solve problems in surprising ways, and how these biological strategies are quietly shaping the tools we use every day. About the Speaker Chiaki Santiago is a recent doctoral graduate from UC San Diego, earning her neurosciences graduate degree, investigating inhibitory hippocampal circuit activity during sleep. She is currently a Medical Writer at Precision Medicine Group, where she works at the intersection of science and communication, translating complex neurological concepts into clear, accessible writing. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to Weave! Sunday, September 28, from 2-6 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fiber friendship and camaraderie. Weaving is an ancient craft; it shelters and clothes as well as adorns our spaces, adding texture, color, design and inspiration to our lives. And it is the actual process of weaving, along with selecting fibers, natural objects; guiding weft through the vertical foundation of warp strings; creating pattern/texture as the process unfolds…these steps continue to connect us with the past, and more importantly, with ourselves. Join in this weaving workshop as we weave intuitively and work together in a space of creativity and openness. Instructor Jeanine Ertl will provide guidance in a variety of weaving techniques and will surround you with warped looms to work on, tools to learn with, natural fibers, and foraged and gathered natural objects to incorporate into your weavings. Feel free to bring your own items to weave into your piece, especially if there are any fibers/yarns, stones/crystals, shells, leaves/grasses, etc. that you’d like to experiment with. Each weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind woven textile. We’ll have rods on hand for those who would like to adapt their pieces into wall hangings. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! Materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

NASA is targeting March for the launch of four astronauts on a ten-day mission to circle the moon and return safely to Earth, traveling farther than any humans have ventured in deep space.

Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grades: 1 - 2 Experience the thrill of building your own rocket prototypes! Explore distant planets and create your own mini solar system. Discover what it takes to launch your own air-powered rocket! Price: Members: $280 | General: $340 Visit: https://www.fleetscience.org/events/camps Fleet Science Center on Instagram and Facebook