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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) offers a number of free virtual activities and resources that are available to the community, including GIA’s Knowledge Session webinars, where experts offer their knowledge on all things gems and jewelry. Different experts will engage with online participants weekly on diverse topics in gemology today. To watch past episodes or register for an upcoming webinar, visit gia.edu/knowledge-sessions-webinar. Children can learn about the study of gemstones at GIA’s GemKids website, gemkids.gia.edu.
Library offers eight virtual book clubs
The Carlsbad Library offers six virtual book clubs for adults, one for teens and one for children. Visit carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/library/events/bookclubs.asp.
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Virtual family songs, storytimes Wednesdays
The Carlsbad Library hosts 30 minutes of stories and songs in English and Spanish at 10 a.m. Wednesdays with a different theme each week, led by Ms. Angelica at facebook.com/carlsbadcitylibrary/live.
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Drive-in ‘Nutcracker’ ballet set for Saturday
City Ballet of San Diego performs “The Nutcracker” at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday Dec. 19 as part of the Holidays in your Car drive-thru entertainment program at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Tickets are $99-$279. Visit holidaysinyourcar.com.