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Thursday, May 29
Worldly topics: Retired Ambassador Irving Tragen and William Thayer will talk about the political, economic and social events in Mexico, Central and South America during the 10 a.m. Thursday May 29 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: Learn about safeguarding local land with Preserve Wild Poway during Local Hero Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Flight history: Historian Mark Carlson will talk about the perils of early air races at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29. 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.
Pickleball meeting: A neighborhood forum to discuss a Minor Conditional Use Permit for an existing outdoor pickleball court that includes four 15-foot light poles at 13607 Via Serena will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive.
Friday, May 30
Pancakes fundraiser: The Community Food Connection is hosting a pancakes fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 30 at The Original Pancake House, 14905 Pomerado Road in Poway. A portion of food purchased for dine-in or take-out will be donated to the food pantry in Poway if the event flyer posted on Facebook is shown. To obtain the flyer, visit tinyurl.com/CFC-flyer.
Spring camping: Spend a night out under the stars and enjoy hiking, fishing and nature from 1 p.m. Friday, May 30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road. A showing of the G-rated movie, “Kronk’s New Groove” will start after sunset and popcorn will be available. Fishing permits are not included and can be purchased at The Lookout. Cost is $31 per vehicle. Reservations are required at Poway.org.
Saturday, May 31
Family festival: The Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo’s fifth annual Vines & Vittles Family Festival will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 in Webb Park, 11666 Avena Place in Rancho Bernardo. There will be food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment, artisan booths and shopping. Tickets are $15 for food only or $20 for food and alcohol if purchased by May 30 at vinesandvittlesfestival.com. At the event, food tickets remain at $15, but food and alcohol tickets are $30. Children 12 and under are free.
Dragon Boat Festival: To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Rancho Bernardo Library will hold a free Dragon Boat Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31. It will be presented by The Hong Konger Club. Make a dragon boat and rice-dumpling decoration while supplies last, listen to festive stories in English and Cantonese, enjoy lychee-flavored snacks and more. All ages welcome. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Ohana party: Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music, cultural dance performances, crafts and photos with Ohana characters at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Having a baby? A free birth empowerment class will be offered to those who are pregnant or planning to be. It will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31 in the 4S Ranch Library, 10433 Reserve Drive. Certified Nurse Jenna Woods will explain delivery room terminology, how to prepare and holistic comfort measures. Families are welcome. No registration required. For details, call 858-673-4697.
Billy Joel tribute: Billy Nation will perform an authentic tribute to artist Billy Joel during a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. For tickets visit powayonstage.org.
Sunday, June 1
Dog’s day hike: Bring a leash, treats and water for a dog walk with Docent Anna Gateley-Stanton at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 1 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road. All hikes meet at the bus shelter. For details, call 858-668-4781.
Horse show: The Poway Valley Riders Association is presenting a working equitation show starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 1. Riders complete dressage routines in the morning and face obstacle challenges for speed and accuracy in the afternoon. Spectators and leashed dogs are welcome to watch for free. It will be at the PVRA grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road. For details visit PVRA.com.
Miss RB pageant: The Miss Rancho Bernardo and Miss Teen RB pageant finals will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Doors will open at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at tinyurl.com/MissRB25.
Monday, June 2
group: Lou Ciampi from Acadia Pharmaceuticals will talk about the Parkinson’s hallucination medication Nuplazid during the 10 a.m. to noon Monday, June 2 Parkinson’s Group meeting for all North County Inland Communities. It will be at San Rafael Catholic Church’s Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Free for those with Parkinson’s and their care partners. There will also be breakout discussion sessions. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.
Tuesday, June 3
Open Mic: Adults can share their flash fiction, life stories, essays, poetry, songs and more during the 4S Ranch Library’s 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 Open Mic Night. The free event will be in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. For details, Sergio Ordonez at 858-673-3991 or [email protected].
Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.
Concert: The Poway High School Symphony Orchestra will present its Spring Concert and Awards Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Tickets are $15, sold at the door. The PA is not selling tickets to this event. Email [email protected] for questions.
Wednesday, June 4
Fashion show: The Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club will hold a fashion show during its Thursday, June 5 meeting. The Discovery Shop in RB will bring high-quality resale fashions that are new or used. The fashion show will start at 11 a.m. followed by the noon luncheon in the Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. Cost: $40, payable via check or cash at check-in. RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, June 2 with Sylvia at 858-521-8790 or Sherrill at 858-688-4720.
Like to garden? Justin Daniel from the California Native Plant Society will talk about rare plants of San Diego County during the noon Wednesday, June 4 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 to first-time guests and open to all. For details, call Loretta LaBianca at 858-442-1280.
Thursday, June 5
PUSD Board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.
RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Friday, June 6
Chamber benefits: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a Member Tools & Benefits Drop-in Clinic to offer help with building a Business Directory listing, boosting visibility and business connections, and improving marketing strategies from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, June 6 at the Poway Library’s Community Room 13137 Poway Road. For details, visit Poway.com.
Kids’ Night Out: Kids in grades 1-5 can enjoy a themed night of recreation, games, arts and crafts, presentations and movies from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 6 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Cost: $13 for Poway residents, $26 for non-residents. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 858-668-4671.
Saturday, June 7
Find bargains: Seven Oaks Community Garage Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7. Many houses are participating. For a list of addresses, stop first at the Seven Oaks Community Center parking lot, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Some sellers will also be in the parking lot.
Free food: LifeBridge Church will hold its monthly food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7 in its lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The food is made possible through Buckheart Ranch, a San Diego Food Bank agency. Typically distributed are boxed and canned goods, plus fresh produce. For questions, email Marty Redman at [email protected].
Folk festival: San Diego Folk Heritage will host its annual Sam Hinton Folk Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. There will be music performances, music jams and storytelling. For details about the free event for all ages, visit sdfolkheritage.org.
Horse show: Saturday June 7 . The Poway Valley Riders Association will present a youth and family-oriented Gymkhana show at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the PVRA grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road. It is open to kids and adults riding western or English. Standard Gymkhana patterns will be used. Riders of all levels are welcomed Spectators and leashed dogs are welcome to watch for free. Visit PVRA.com for details.
Casino fun: The Poway Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a casino night starting with happy hour at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7 in the VFW 7907 Post, 12342 Old Pomerado Road in Poway. Enjoy food, drinks and casino games. There will be blackjack, roulette and craps. The dealers are also instructors. There will also be raffle drawings. Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door. To buy in advance call 858-748-7907 or email [email protected]. Proceeds will local veterans and their families in times of need.
Sunday, June 8
Dance recital: Ms. Debbora’s School of Dance will present its 36th annual recital featuring local dancers ages 2 and older performing tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical and acro styles at noon and at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Performances will include a danced version of “The Wizard of Oz.” For details, call 858-748-0505.
Monday, June 9
Spring concert: The Poway High School Band will perform its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, June 9 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Tickets: $15, sold at the door. The PA is not selling tickets to this event. Email [email protected] with questions.
Tuesday, June 10
Connections Group: Attendees of this referral networking group can introduce themselves during a round robin and learn from guest presenters from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Poway Chamber of Commerce, 13029 Danielson St., Suite 120. Details at Poway.com.
Wednesday, June 11
Senior craft: Seniors age 50-plus are invited to make a printed seashell during a monthly Art & Soul craft series from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11 at Community Park – Willow Room 306 at 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. All supplies are provided. Cost: $5. in person at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center front desk. For details, call 858-668-4671.
