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Thursday, March 20
Spring hike: Docent Celeste Larson will lead an interpretive hike to observe seasonal changes in habitats and enjoy lovely vantage points around Lake Poway starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 20 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. This is a moderate 5.5-mile loop. Hikers meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot. Bring water.
Worldly topics: San Diego World Affairs Council President David Edick, Jr. will talk about Russia’s wartime economy at the 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20 San Diego World Affairs Council North County Chapter meeting. It will be at the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.
Storytime with horses: A storytime with miniature ponies from Hearts and Hooves Therapy will be hosted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Silver Screeniacs: Adults age 50-plus are invited to a showing of the 2023 movie, “The Boys in the Boat,” from 1 to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at Community Park – Oak Hall East, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Free popcorn.
Planners to meet: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20 in the Bernardo Heights Community Center, 16150 Bernardo Heights Parkway in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.
Friday, March 21
GOP women: Esther Valdes Clayton, an immigration attorney, will speak during the 11 a.m. Friday, March 21 Rancho Bernardo Republican Women luncheon meeting in The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $35. RSVP by 6 p.m. March 14 at rbrepublicanwomen.org.
Saturday, March 22
Find bargains: Mount Olive Lutheran Church and Preschool will hold its annual rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 22 at the church, 14280 Poway Road in Poway. No early shopping. Proceeds will benefit the preschool and local nonprofits like Poway Life Choices pregnancy center. Free coffee and baked good samples provided. For details, call 858-748-3871.
Animal education: Learn about animals that live or work in groups, brush up on your artistic talents with a craft and look for animal teamwork in action during a hike from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Cost: $4 per person. Space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call 858-668-4781.
Art workshop: Collage artist Micki Brown will present an art workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22 for the North County Society of Fine Arts, It will be at San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $40 for NCSFA , $50 for non-. at ncsfa.org/workshops.
Spring concert: The 60-piece North County Winds concert band, under the direction of Vince Hernandez, will perform its “Spring Awakenings!” concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway. Works by Gustav Holst, Alfred Reed, Percy Grainger, John Philip Sousa and others are planned. Cost: $20 for general ission, $15 for seniors and free for students. Buy tickets at the door or at tinyurl.com/NCwinds3-22.
Free concert: Mesa View Baptist Church Music Department will present its third annual International Night Of Worship at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 22 in Mesa View Baptist Church, 13230 Pomerado Road in Poway. The music will celebrate unity in diversity through the universal language of music. For details, call 858-485-6110.
Sunday, March 23
Family fun: A family Funday Sunday is planned at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Romantic music: The Poway Symphony Orchestra will present “Echoes of Romance” at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 23 in the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. It will feature the works of Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Mozart, with pianist Frederick Moyer featured. Tickets are $15 to $45. Buy at powaycenter.com, call 858-748-0505 or at the PA box office.
Monday, March 24
Pokemon activity: Kids can practice reading and math while playing the Pokemon Card game at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 24 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Free movie: “Lilly,” a new movie about equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter will be shown at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 24 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. All are welcome. The screening is sponsored by the Poway-Peñasquitos branch of the American Association of University Women. RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Tuesday, March 25
Tech workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host an educational workshop on artificial intelligence and tech dos and don’ts at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 25 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. This interactive seminar will explore the practical applications of AI across various business functions, demonstrating how it can enhance decision-making, optimize operations, improve customer experiences and fuel innovation. Cost: free for chamber , $20 for non-. at Poway.com.
Estate planning: Attorneys Roberta J. Robinson and Daniel J. Wilson will discuss the latest in estate planning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Pacifica Senior Living of Poway, 12751 Gateway Park Road. There is also a Zoom viewing option. Cost: $6 for CEC , $8 for non. at cecrb.com.
Educational workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual interactive seminar on marketing and how to generate extraordinary results at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 25. at Poway.com. Cost: free for chamber , $20 for non-.
Marketing workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop on targeted marketing for nonprofits to raise awareness, donations, corporate sponsorships and volunteerism at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 in Midland Elementary School’s multipurpose room, 13910 Midland Road in Poway. Cost: free for chamber , $20 for non-. at Poway.com.
Wednesday, March 26
Music talk: Musician Vincent Young will play, sing and discuss some of his favorite music, from jazz to Bach, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Pacifica Senior Living of Poway, 12751 Gateway Park Road. There is also a Zoom viewing option. Cost: $6 for CEC , $8 for non. at cecrb.com.
Thursday, March 27
Blood drive: The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Appointments are needed. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Local hero storytime: Learn about growing plants at a Backyard Produce Project storytime at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
WWII aviation: Historian Mark Carlson will talk about a lost squadron of U.S. Marine aviators during World War II at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Pacifica Senior Living of Poway, 12751 Gateway Park Road. There is also a Zoom viewing option. Cost: $6 for CEC , $8 for non. at cecrb.com.
Night skies: Preserve Wild Poway and Dark Sky San Diego County will host a free presentation on the effects of light pollution on wildlife from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 12342 Old Pomerado Road in Poway. RSVP at @preservewildpoway.org.
Saturday, March 29
Emergency prep: The Poway Fire Department will share information to help people before, during and after a challenging event from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. Learn what supplies to gather before an emergency, what to include in an emergency plan, and what resources to turn to for information. at Poway.org.
Find bargains: The Ed Brown Center for Active Adults will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at the center, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. There will be household goods, antiques, collectibles, furniture and more. Cash and checks only. Cards accepted for large purchases. For details, call 858-487-9324 or email [email protected].
Nowruz celebration: Celebrate the Nowruz Persian New Year with Persian music and dance at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Beatles music: Back to the Garden will perform music of The Beatles at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29 in the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Buy tickets at powayonstage.com or call 858-748-0505.
Sunday, March 30
Blood drive: The Community Church of Poway is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at 13501 Community Road. For details and to schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Poway.” There is an emergency shortage of type O blood. All donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card.
Beatles music: Back to the Garden will perform music of The Beatles at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30 in the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Buy tickets at powayonstage.com or call 858-748-0505.
Tuesday, April 1
Teen Tuesday: Teens can hangout with friends while they play games and make crafts from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Open mic: The 4S Ranch Library will host a free Open Mic Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 in its community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. This is for adults only. Share your poetry, essays, songs, life stories, comedy, flash fiction and more. Participants get three minutes, sometimes more. For details, call 858-673-4697.
Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.
Wednesday, April 2
Like to garden? Greg Rubin from California Native Landscape Design will talk about native plant care and design during the noon Wednesday, April 2 Seven Oaks Garden Club meeting. It will be in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The meeting is free and open to all. For details, call Loretta LaBianca at 858-442-1280.
Thursday, April 3
News media changes: Heather Myers, a former local CBS 8 broadcaster with 22 years of broadcast journalism experience, will speak about “The News Media – Then and Now” at the Thursday, April 3 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon. It will start with a social at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon in Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. Men are welcome to attend too. Cost: $40, payable by check or cash at check-in. RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, March 31 with Sylvia at 858 521-8790 or Sherrill at 858 688-4720.
Mah Jongg: Play a fun and fast-paced game of American or Chinese Mah Jongg from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
