Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Apple Valley, CA. Get involved locally.
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ReflectSpace presents ReCoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage through Language , an exhibition that considers the complicated relationship between language, social justice, and cultural heritage. The codex is the historical name for a book, this becomes the starting point for the artists to re-create.
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance...
Free lunches and activities for ages 0-18. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, as supplies last. Activities provided during the lunch period include STEM projects, art, crafts, homestead projects, nutrition, music lessons and sensory play. Family health and wellness services will also be.
Step into a world where towering figures feel less like strangers and more like quiet companions. Gentle Giants presents a gathering of tall, hand-formed characters who share the space with a calm, watchful presence. Each giant stands as part of a loose “family,” connected not by a...
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of...
Do you like to crochet or knit? Bring your own crochet, knitting or hand craft sewing project and meet other local stitchers in this informal drop-in group. Skills are not taught here, but anyone can practice and socialize. We meet weekly from 6:00-7:55 PM on Tuesdays.
Make designs like a sailboat, penguin, frog, or samurai helmet using colorful paper. Then decorate your origami with markers! This is a self-directed program in which all supplies and instructions are made available. A staff member or volunteer will be available for assistance. Registration...
If you enjoy reading and would like to share your thoughts with others in an informal setting, the 1 st Tuesdays Book Club is for you. This book club reads from a variety of genres, and the discussions are lively! We meet the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a preselected title. During this...
An exhibit showcasing historic and contemporary works from the Festival’s Permanent Art Collection.
Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.
Feel free to showcase your ongoing DIY projects at the library, whether it's knitting, drawing, stitching, painting, home improvement, or any other creative endeavor. Our adult programs are inclusive and open to all regardless of ability. We welcome you to bring your projects/hobbies and meet...
Let's learn about engineering together in a hands-on way! We'll be building towers with common art supplies, practicing both our engineering and teamwork skills as we learn to create tall, sturdy structures.
For more information, contact Robert via email at rbroadstone@pvld.org or call 310-377-9584 x215
Join DrawBridge Crafts in making Paper Bag Puppets! Create your own creatures and characters with a wide assortment of materials. What stories will your puppets act out? All materials provided. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA
Join the Melrose Adult Crochet Club for all levels, beginners to advanced. Learn how to crochet basic and advanced stitches, and get assistance when you need it. Share your work with others and get new project ideas. Teach others to crochet!
What to expect: brief guided meditation, art making, reflective journaling, and optional group sharing and insights. You may want to bring a 9x12 spiral bound watercolor pad to use as an art journal.
Join us weekly on Wednesdays for the library’s open sewing time! Bring your own fabric, explore our scrap bin and work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary....
Join the San Carlos Library’s fiction book club as we explore world literature one translation at a time. Each month, we will dive into a translated book originally written in a language other than English, with a special focus on works from the 21st century. Our selections will highlight diverse...
Discover the world of rockets! Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle.
This hands-on, in-person program at the Casa Verdugo Library is designed to introduce 5 - 12 year-olds to different art techniques and materials. Often we will learn about the elements of art by exploring the works of famous artists. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our...
Do you love food and love to read? Join our monthly Adults Book Club where we read novels and cookbooks, try recipes, and broaden our experiences through food. Eat at your own risk. Registration is required. Funded by San Ramon Library Foundation. August 4: " Sandwich " by Catherine Newman
Come for the crafts and stay for your new best friend in our summer Craft ’n Chat series held at Burbank Public Library! Have you ever thought about how hard it is to make friends as an adult? You are not alone, but the Burbank Library is here to help and what better way than with the shared...
Do you need to talk to someone about your latest read? Are you in a reading slump and need some tried and true recommendations? Come together with your fellow book lovers and discover your next literary adventure at our monthly Book Club, facilitated and led by Angie McGowan. Everyone is welcome to.
The Vacaville Town Square Writer's group is on a quest to write the best books we can and to help other authors realize their dreams of getting their books published. They have delved into all of the aspects of the craft of writing, including structure, character development, scenes, point of view,.
Bilingual Music and Movement in English and Vietnamese is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities both in English and Vietnamese. Music and Movement is a fun and...
Come enjoy a fun night to explore the world of geodes. In this program, you will learn the various types of geode formation, inside colors, as well as the challenges and rewards of geode hunting. Cumulating excitement is a live demonstration of breaking open geodes to reveal the hidden beauty of...
A monthly discussion of the best in mystery fiction. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 am. This month's book is Wild Dark Shore , by Charlotte McConaghy. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to.