Thursday, March 7
PUSD BOARD — The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in San Diego. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.
RB MEETING — The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7. For meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Friday, March 8
HIP WORKSHOP — The Poway Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Maximize Your hip Workshop” to help businesses explore the advantages of becoming Chamber at noon Friday, March 8 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. Existing Chamber can also learn how to optimize their hip benefits. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
GREAT PHILOSOPHERS — Peter Bolland will present the class “The Great Philosophers: David Hume” at 1 p.m. Friday, March 8 at San Diego Oasis’ Rancho Bernardo Center, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. Hume’s work, known as skepticism, openly questioned the existence of God, a radical stance in the early 18th century. Cost: $16. at SanDiegoOasis.org or call 858-240-2880.
RIBBON CUTTING — Poway Chamber of Commerce member, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 70 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to create awareness of the branch and Club 70’s outreach and community involvement at 4 p.m. Friday, March 8 at the Fleet Reserve Association, 14231 Garden Road, Suite 10 in Poway. Light refreshments with drinks for purchase. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
FISH FRY — Christ the King Anglican Church is offering a complete fish ‘n chips dinner with dessert from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 8. Dine-in or carry out. Suggested donation is $10 for one fillet, $15 for two fillets. The church is at 12730 Elmpark Lane in Poway. For details, visit ctksd.org.
FOLK CONCERT — Fellow Pynins, an award-winning contemporary folk duo in the balladry tradition based in Ashland, Oregon, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. The duo consists of Dani Aubert on claw-hammer banjo and bouzouki, and Ian George on guitar and mandolin. The concert is presented by San Diego Folk Heritage. Tickets: $18 for general ission, $15 for SDFH and free for children 17 and under. Buy tickets in advance at ticketweb.com or at the door. For details, visit sdfolkheritage.org.
Saturday, March 9
ARBOR DAY EVENT – The Poway Valley Garden Club will host an Arbor Day celebration from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Poway Farmer’s Market at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Activities will include rock painting for kids, seed plantings, and give-aways of 50 oak tree seedlings. For details, call the club’s Co-President Donna Payton at 858-204-9070.
HISTORY TALK — Chris Khoury of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy will talk about “The Allure of the San Dieguito River Valley” at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9. Khoury’s presentation is for the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Speakers Series in the Rancho Bernardo History Museum at Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte. ission is free. For details, visit rbhistory.org or call 858-775-5788.
GAME SOCIAL — Christ the King Anglican Church is offering a free monthly board game social from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 so Powegians can get to know their neighbors better. There will be a variety of modern, multiplayer games for all ages and light refreshments. The church is at 12730 Elmpark Lane in Poway. For details and to sign up visit ctksd.org/games.
DROID DAY — Learn about robots with Poway High School’s Team Spyder, enjoy Star Wars music with the Winecreek ensemble, and participate in other science, technology, engineering and math (STEAM) activities during Droid Day at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Sunday, March 10
KIDS WATERCOLOR CLASS — Kids and their families are welcome to learn how to paint with watercolors at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign up is required at the library’s front desk or by calling 858-513-2900.
FREE CONCERT — A new Sunday Pop Piano Concert series by Dave Chamberlin at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10 will feature special guest vocalist Tammy Chao in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. They will perform the music of Cole Porter. For details, call 858-538-8163.
ANOTHER FREE CONCERT — Organist Emma Whitten, who specializes in early Baroque and contempory music, will perform in a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10 in Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church’s sanctuary, 17010 Pomerado Road. ission is free. All are welcome. For details, email [email protected].
SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT — The Kiwanis Club of Poway is sponsoring the 60th annual Miss Poway Scholarship Pageant at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10 in Oak Hall of the Mickey Cafagna Community Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Tickets cost $15 at the door. No-host party will be held after the pageant at Kaminski’s BBQ & Sports Lounge, 12735 Poway Road. Visit misspowaypageant.com/#2024-pageant.
Monday, March 11
FRIENDSHIP CLUB — Adults with all abilities and their caregivers are invited to get together to socialize, make crafts and express their creativity during the new Friendship Club from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 11 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Tuesday, March 12
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS — The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Poway Chamber Connections Group to allow community , organizations and businesses to meet, network and collaborate with each other at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 a Mainstream Bar & Grill, 13385 Poway Road. Fee is $20. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
ART DEMO — Artist Roberta Dyer give a free demonstration on how to use acrylics, mark making and collage during the 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 North County Society of Fine Arts meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. All are welcome. For details, visit ncsfa.org.
COGG TO MEET — ReOpen San Diego founder Amy Reichert will talk about governmental messaging difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic during the 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 Conservative Order for Good Government luncheon at the Broken Yolk Café, 11632 Carmel Mountain Road in Carmel Mountain Ranch. ReOpen San Diego opposed mask and vaccine mandates and pandemic closures. Attendees can order from the menu. Price range is $18 to $25. Non- also pay a $10 attendance fee. RSVP with Blair Lawson at 858-217-6996 or [email protected].
ANTISEMITISM — San Diego City Councilman Raul Campillo will talk about antisemitic flyers being distributed throughout San Diego during the 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive in RB Community Park. Cost: $15, includes refreshments. RSVP with Linda Simon at 858-487-8041. Mail payment to Gerri Brech, 17528 Plaza Otonal, San Diego, CA 92128. Proceeds will benefit the Brandeis University Library.
Wednesday, March 13
GARDEN CLUB – Speaker Diana Roy will give a presentation on Spring Arrangements with Proteas during the Poway Valley Garden Club’s general meeting starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Roy is a business manager at Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers and is experienced in growing proteas and Australian wildflowers. Guests welcome. Meeting begins at 10 a.m. and program starts at 10:30 a.m. For details, call club Co-President Donna Payton at 858-204-9070.
TECH HELP — Learn how to use a smart phone, tablet, laptop and other devices and get help with ing apps and ebooks in addition to learning about emails and internet searching from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. is required. Please sign up at the front desk or call the Poway Library at 858-513-2900.
NONPROFIT NETWORKING — Nonprofit organizations and businesses can meet, network and collaborate at the Poway Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit Meet & Greet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at ReRuns Resale Shoppe, 12511 Poway Road, Suite E. Free for first-time guests but Chamber hip is required thereafter. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
STATE OF THE DISTRICT — San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert is holding her first “State of the District” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at San Diego Oasis’ Rancho Bernardo Center, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. There will be a reception from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring free food from local restaurants, followed by the program from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Von Wilpert will talk about her first term in office and work at City Hall. For questions, call 619-263-6655 or email [email protected].
Thursday, March 14
CELEBRATE NOWRUZ — All are invited to a free Nowruz celebration from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 14 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. There will be a Persian dance performance by a student from Iranian School of San Diego, craft activities, treats and more while supplies last. No registration needed. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Friday, March 15
GOP WOMEN — Jennifer Jacobs, a campaign consultant, strategy adviser and vice-chair of the Transparency Foundation, will speak at the 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday, March 15 Rancho Bernardo Republican Women Federated luncheon. It will be at The Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $35. RSVP by 9 p.m. March 11 at rbrepublicanwomen.org.
FISH FRY — Christ the King Anglican Church is offering a complete fish ‘n chips dinner with dessert from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 15. Dine-in or carry out. Suggested donation is $10 for one fillet, $15 for two fillets. The church is at 12730 Elmpark Lane in Poway. For details, visit ctksd.org.
Saturday, March 16
NATIVE AMERICAN ART — Children ages 5 to 10 years old who are accompanied by an adult can design a “spirit rock,” make a pot, paint a watercolor and create a treasure pouch during the Native American Inspired Art Program from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center, 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail. Cost: $3. Registration required at Poway.org/classes. For details, call 858-668-4781.
BILINGUAL STORYTIME — Songs and stories will be presented in German and English during the German Bilingual Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
AUTHOR TALK — Author Paul Greer will talk about his new book, “Going the Distance: Strategies From the First Stride to the Finish Line,” and sign copies of the book at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Sunday, March 17
IRISH DANCERS — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish dance performance by Clan Rince School at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17 a the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
KARAOKE — The Ed Brown Center for Active Adults is offering karaoke from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17 in the center, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. There will be refreshments. Cost: free for center , $4 for non-. For details, call 858-487-9324.
How to submit your event
Send the details (who, what, where, when, cost and information) in an email to [email protected].
The deadline is noon Friday.
Items run on a space available basis.
Questions? Call 619-806-7305.
