CALEXICO—A series of three poetry workshops for youth aged 13-19 will be held in the Camarena Memorial Library in Calexico. Where: Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231 When: 3:30 pm to 5 pm, Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 For details, see: calexicolibrary.org/ For questions, please contact: Workshop leader, Donna Castañeda, dcastaneda@sdsu.edu
SANTA ROSA—When wildfires strike, the cremated remains of loved ones are often left behind in the rush to evacuate. After the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Sonoma County, archaeologists and forensic canine teams found a way to recover cremains from the wreckage of destroyed homes. An oral history project has documented these recovery efforts. Discover more […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—MariNaomi (they/them) is an acclaimed author and illustrator, known for their award-winning work I Thought You Loved Me (Fieldmouse Press, 2023), among other titles. Their comics and paintings have been showcased in prestigious institutions, including the Smithsonian, the de Young Museum, the Cartoon Art Museum, the Asian Art Museum, and the Japanese American National […]
YUBA CITY—Join us for pizza and a movie! Bring a blanket, wear your jammies, and get cozy in the Museum. We will be watching A Ballerina’s Tale, and the movie is recommended for ages 9 & up. The film explores themes of challenge, perseverance, and success seen in the upcoming Black History in Yuba-Sutter exhibit […]
CARPINTERIA—The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History is hosting a free Family History Day that will feature fourteen interactive stations ranging from using a vintage apple press, making rope, and completing then/now timelines, puzzles, and games to experiencing a one-room schoolhouse, testing stereoviewers, and operating cameras from past eras. The event will include hands-on learning and […]
MORENO VALLEY—This event will showcase local authors from the Mexican, Guatemalan, and Samoan communities, as well as other authors who want to participate. Come by to meet local authors, learn about their writing tips and tricks, discover new books, and more! Where: Moreno Valley Public Library, 25480 Alessandro Blvd When: 10 am, November 9, 2024 […]
SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en la Plaza de la Biblioteca Central en nuestro Mercado de Raíces y Sueños, ¡donde celebraremos la creatividad y la cultura! Emprendedores de todas las edades venderán artículos artesanales hechos a mano. Disfruta de la exhibición de Oaxacreations, que presentará sus coloridos monos y bailarines. Además, tendrás la oportunidad de crear tu propia […]
SAN DIEGO—HOME COURT, by director Erica Tanamachi, screens at the 25th San Diego Asian Film Festival. Ashley Chea is a Cambodian American basketball phenom. HOME COURT, filmed over three years, is a coming-of-age story that relays the highs and lows of her immigrant family, surmounting racial and class differences, as well as personal trials that […]
Davis, CA — Join us for this second annual fall gathering. We are building a community that is committed to learning the responsibility and discipline of healing and restoring right relations with the Yolo bioregion. Native Californian cultural practitioners Diana and Christina Almendariz and guests will share traditional ecological knowledge across generations. The event will […]
ALAMEDA—Eden Athletic Club, a non-profit Japanese youth basketball league fostering sportsmanship and lifelong friendships with the love of basketball, hosts a screening of HOME COURT. HOME COURT, from director Erica Tanamachi, is the story of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball phenom. Filmed over three years, the film is a coming-of-age story that relays the […]