Ocean Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. Beach and street cleanup. Supplies on hand, but volunteers should bring own work gloves, reusable bag/bucket and/or reusable water bottle. Ocean Beach Pier, meet on the grassy area next to the lifeguard tower at the end of Newport Ave just north of the OB Pier, San Diego, 92107. Alicia@SDCoastKeeper.org.


San Diego River Cleanup – 9am-12pm. I Love a Clean San Diego is partnering with the San Diego River Park Foundation and Allied Waste Services to host a San Diego River cleanup. Need volunteers of all ages to help us remove litter from the San Diego River and prevent it from polluting our local waterways. This cleanup will focus on the area near Fashion Valley Mall, but exact meeting point TBD. To sign up, contact Kristina, Community Events Co- ordinator: 619-704-2778 or Kros@CleanSD.org.


Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. Learn how to compost food scraps and yard trimmings. Workshop also covers vermicomposting (worms). Compost bins and worm bins for sale afterward. Taught by Solana Center Master Composters. Free. San Diego Botanical Garden, Compost Demonstra- tion Site, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. Register: 760-436-7986 or SolanaCenter.org.


Harvesting Rainwater for Your Garden – 10am- 12pm. Learn how to save water and money by harvesting and using rainwater in your garden. Register by Jan 19. $25/member, $30/nonmembers. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. Info@SDBGar- den.org. SDBGarden.org.


SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training – Jan 23-Feb 8. 8am-12pm, daily. 200-hr level training in the beach in Mexico. Stay at a private retreat center and have a deep educational experience and a vacation at the same time. Bambuddha Retreat Center, Outside of Alcapulco, Mexico. 401-368-9642. Ellen@Youpho- ria.biz. YogaTeacherTrainingRetreat.com.


Los Jilgueros Walk – 9-11:30am. An easy, 2-mi walk to view ponds and a freshwater marsh. Los Jilgueros Preserve, S13, Fallbrook, 92088. 619-232- 3821 x 4. SDNHM.org/Canyoneers/Calendar.php.


MONDAY, JANUARY 24


Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer – 5:30- 7:30pm. Includes a nutrition video followed by a cooking demonstration and sampling of the food pre- pared. Open to cancer survivors, friends, family, and anyone interested in cancer prevention and healthy eating. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Cooking 4 Life, Inc, 9145 Chesapeake Dr, San Diego, 92123. CancerProject.org. Cooking-4-Life.com/.


TUESDAY, JANUARY 25


The Artist’s Way – Tuesdays, 1:30-4pm or 6-8:30pm. This 9-wk class based on The Artist’s Way will help you rediscover your creativity. Overcome procrastination, tame your inner critic, and gain self- knowledge using expressive arts activities in this safe, supportive group. No artistic ability required. Afternoon or evening classes. $295. Soul of Yoga, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436- 8848. JBalian@Excoveries.com. Excoveries.com.


Decoding Drinking Water – 6:30-8:30pm. Next to air, water is essential for life. Unfortunately, water is not created equal. Bring a sample of tap, and favorite bottled water to test and discover the properties that affect one’s health. Attendance limited. People’s Co-op Community Room, Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market, 4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, 92107. RSVP: 818-489-6843.


WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26


Pain Free Workshop – 5:30-7pm. The Egoscue Method is simple, non-medical pain relief with remarkable results. It is a process which involves a series of stretches and gentle exercises to strengthen specific muscles and bring the body back into proper alignment thereby relieving pain. Attendance limited. People’s Co-op Community Room, Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market, 4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, 92107. RSVP: 619-294-3259.


THURSDAY, JANUARY 27


End of Month Sale – Jan 27-31. 9:30am-6pm, M-F; 9:30am-5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. Check out our end of month sale items. Call for details. Potpourri Thrift & Resale, 1024 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 92054. 760-722-1880. Potpourri@TeriInc.org. TeriInc.org.


Healthy Eating: Stay Healthy, Prevent Cancer & Lose Weight – 7-9pm. A customized, intimate, small group retreat at the Dr. Carolle’s Wellness & Retreat Center. Dr. Carolle and natural food chef, Irene Lang will teach you how to follow the simple steps to healthy eating and preparing quick and healthy meals that you will like. $25. Dr. Carolle’s Well- ness and Retreat Center, near La Mesa, San Diego, 92141. 619-850-5030. DrCarolle@DrCarolle.com. DrCarolle.com.


SATURDAY, JANUARY 29


Lake Hodges 5K Trail Run – 9am. First run in the 3-part San Diego Trail Run Series organized by Sun Strides Foundation. Lake Hodges, Ash Ln and Lake Dr, Escondido, 92029. SanDiegoTrailRun.com.


Lake Hodges Walks – 9am. Explore Felicita Creek or climb Bernardo Mountain. Choose an easy, 3-m walk to explore the creek for 90 mins. The longer option is a 4-hr, 6-mi intermediate hike that climbs the mountain for its views. Lake Hodges, east end, 19100 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, 92127. 619-232- 3821 x 4. SDNHM.org/Canyoneers/Calendar.php.


What’s Wrong with My Plant? – 10am-12pm. Learn to be a plant doctor. No PhD required. Class enables one to recognize what’s plaguing one’s plant and then implement an appropriate cure—without resorting to toxic chemicals. Taught by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth. Pre-registration required by Jan 26. $10/member, $12/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. Info@SDBGar- den.org. SDBGarden.org.


Zentangle Workshops – 1-5pm. See Jan 15 listing. San Marcos. 805-443-2550. PinxLady@gmail.com. SDAdultEd.com.


People’s Winter Art Show & Artists’ Reception – 4-5:30pm. First art show of the year featuring selected works by Irene Corey, Fine Artist and Liz Abbot, Stitchery Artist. Also included will be photographs of Italy by emerging photographer Sally. Music performed by the Chuck Walker Trio, plenty of delicious organic food prepared by the Co-op’s Deli chefs. Exhibit runs through June. Free. Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market, 4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, 92107. 619-294-3259. OBPeoplesFood.coop.


SUNDAY, JANUARY 30


Mount Gower Hike – 9-11:30am. A 4-mi, interme- diate hike through chaparral and oak woodlands in the Mount Gower Open Space Preserve. Involves a moderate climb to a viewpoint. Mount Gower County Open Space Preserve, 17100 Gunn Stage Rd, Ramona, 92065. 619-232-3821 x 4. SDNHM. org/Canyoneers/Calendar.php.


MONDAY, JANUARY 31


All About Acrylic Painting – Mondays, Jan 31- Mar 21. 6-9pm. Fun and informative classes for beginners and experienced painters alike. Learn all the ins and outs of painting from studio artist Cecie McCaffery. $135. San Dieguieto Adult School, 800 Santa Fe Dr, Rm AE 1, Encinitas. 760-753-7073. PinxLady@gmail.com. SDAdultEd.com.


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