‘Forcing paperwhites and amaryllises’ class
Saturday, Nov. 14

For this free gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will teach techniques for stimulating bulb growth.These flowers are great for holiday decorating on your mantel or dining table. The Mission Valley/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations. This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit ArmstrongGarden.com for more information.

California’s End of Life Options law discussion
Sunday, Nov. 15

The Hemlock Society of San Diego will host a free, public meeting at the Scottish Rite Center at 1:30 p.m. to discuss our state’s new End of Life Options Law. The law was signed by Governor Brown on Oct. 6 and is expected to go into effect some time in 2016. It permits physician aid in dying for terminally ill patients. Speakers will include:

• George Eighmey – attorney and former legislator who coordinated the Oregon Death with Dignity Law for 12 years after its package in 1997.
• Dr. Glenn Panzer – Medical Director of Elizabeth Hospice in San Diego.

Visit hemlocksocietysandiego.org for more information.

Acupuncture treatment to quit smoking
Thursday, Nov. 19

In honor of the American Cancer Society’s “Great American Smokeout,” Dr. Lori Gritz and Pacific Center of Health (2615 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 201, Mission Valley) are offering free acupuncture treatments to help smokers quit. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Optional $5 donations to the American Cancer Society will be collected and matched. Call to schedule an appointment: 619-542-0884 or visit quitsmokingwithacupuncture.com for more information.

‘Growing cool-season veggies and herbs’ class
Saturday, Nov. 21

For this free gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will give tips for planting vegetables and herbs in the late fall, winter and early spring. The Mission Valley/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations. This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit ArmstrongGarden.com for more information.

‘Santa Barbara wreath make and take’ class
Sunday, Dec. 6

For this gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will guide attendees through the assembly of a festive make-and-take item – a Santa Barbara wreath. Registration and fee required. The Mission Valley/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations. This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit ArmstrongGarden.com for more information.