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.
WILD WEST CONCERT — The North County Winds, under the direction of Vince Hernandez, is presenting its “Wild Wild West” concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16 in St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway. The concert features music inspired by the great American West, including film music from “Wyatt Earp” and “The Big Country.” Tickets: $20 for general public, $15 for seniors and free for students. Buy in advance at ncwinds.org or at the door with cash or credit card.
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.
Monday, March 18
ADULT CRAFT — The Rancho Bernardo Library is offering a pressed flower lantern workshop for adults from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 18. The workshop is free. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Call 858-538-8163. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive.
Tuesday, March 19
BUSINESS EXPO — Local businesses can showcase themselves and what they have to offer at the Poway Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Hiring Event at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall East, 13094 Civic Center Drive. A hiring event is included for those seeking employment. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
Wednesday, March 20
BRAIN BALANCE — The Rancho Bernardo Library is offering a free workshop for adults on how to have a strong brain and body at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20. During the class participants will practice using their sensory-motor skills, balance, coordination, processing skills and more to enhance cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being. No registration is required. Space is limited. Call 858-538-8163 for details. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive.
FOR WOMEN — Soroptimists of North San Diego will hold their annual awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. Women from RB, Poway and surrounding areas are welcome as the club’s guests. The club will present over $40,500 in grants at the event. RSVP by March 17 with Debby Swanson at [email protected].
NETWORKING FOR WOMEN — Women in the business community can meet, network and collaborate at the Poway Chamber of Commerce’s WomenPros Plus Networking Group at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at Takhrai Thai, 12265 Scripps Poway Parkway, B116-118. Free for first-time guests but Chamber hip is required thereafter. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
BOOK CLUB — Adult book club participants will discuss “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” by Betty Smith at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Thursday, March 21
VERMICULTURE — The Green Valley Garden Club will host a presentation on vermiculture with tips for using worms to enrich the soil at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21 at the home of Pat Roth, 13636 Jackrabbit Road in Poway. For details, call Jane Rathjen at 858-485-0221.
CITRUS THREAT — David Ross, senior manager at Walter Andersen Nursery, will talk about the Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing disease, which is threatening local citrus trees at the 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 Bernardo Gardeners meeting. It will be in the RB Swim & Tennis Club’s Castille Room, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $5 for non-. For details, call 858-586-0358 or visit bernardogardeners.org.
HOLI CELEBRATION — The Rancho Bernardo Library is hosting a free Holi celebration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 21. Holi is the Hindu festival of colors. Participants can decorate the sidewalk with chalk, create a paper pichkari (water gun), make a card and get face painting while supplies last. Some activities begin after 4 p.m. All ages welcome. No registration necessary. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Call 858-538-8163 for details.
FREE CLASS — The Wranglers Square Dance Club is offering a free introductory square dance class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. No dancing experience necessary. Easy to learn. No partner needed. For details, visit Squaredancewithus.com or thewranglers.org.
PLANNERS TO MEET — The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.
Friday, March 22
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 22. 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 — Acoustic Eidolon will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 in Templars Hall at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. The Colorado-based duo consists of Joe Scott on double neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello. The concert that will blend Celtic, Americana, world and flamenco musical influences is presented by San Diego Folk Heritage. Tickets are $18 for general ission, $15 for SDFH and youths 17 and under are free. Buy tickets in advance at ticketweb.com or at the door. For details, visit sdfolkheritage.org.
Saturday, March 23
BOOK SALE — Friends of the Poway Library will host a Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP — Mesa View Baptist Church Music Department is holding its second annual “Night of International Worship” at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in the church, 13230 Pomerado Road in Poway. There will be a concert with songs in English, Spanish, Yoruba, Hebrew and Arabic, including psalms, hymns, spirituals, contemporary gospel singing and dance. For details, call 858-485-6110.
IRISH STORIES, SONGS — Poway resident Judy Carlstrom is hosting a program of Irish storytelling and song at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. The presenter will be Màirtin de Cògàin, an internationally-famed actor, singer and musician originally from Cork, Ireland. Cost: suggested donation of $20 for adults, $5 for youths under 18. This is an event for the whole family. To reserve a seat, RSVP by emailing [email protected].
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.
