Thursday, May 2
INTERVIEW COACHING — Tips for job interview preparation will be shared during a workshop series designed to jump-start a career from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
PUPPET SHOW — Asian Story Theatre will present a unique puppet show called “Two Dragons” in the Rancho Bernardo Library at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 2. All ages welcome. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Questions? Call 858-538-8163.
RB MEETING — The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2. For meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Friday, May 3
CHAMBER WORKSHOP — The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a “Maximize Your hip Workshop” to help businesses explore the advantages of becoming Chamber at noon on Friday, May 3 in the Poway Library’s Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. Existing can also learn how to optimize their hip benefits. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
MUSICAL — St. Michael’s School will present “The Sound of Music: Youth Edition” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 3 in the St. Michael’s Holy Family Center, 15410 Pomerado Road in Poway. Tickets are $12.50. Buy at tinyurl.com/StMichaels-SOM.
Saturday, May 4
CHALK ART CONTEST — The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will host its 14th annual Chalk It Up sidewalk chalk art contest from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. All ages, from preschoolers to seniors, are welcome to enter the free contest. A bucket of chalk will be provided to entrants, who are also welcome to bring their own chalk. Upon returning the bucket, entrants will receive a gift and refreshments. Prizes will be awarded in various age categories. For questions, email @rbcommunitycouncil.com.
FREE FOOD — LifeBridge Church will offer a food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4 in its lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The food is provided by Buckheart Ranch, an agency of the San Diego Food Bank. Typically, foods include boxed and canned goods, as well as fresh produce. This is held monthly on the first Saturday. For details, email Marty Redman at [email protected].
FOOD DRIVE — Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is holding a drive-thru food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Donations will be given to 4 Community Care food pantry to help families and seniors dealing with food insecurity and living within the Poway Unified boundaries. Each month over 800 families receive assistance. Needed items include boxed cereals; oatmeal; pasta; sweet and/or salty snacks; canned vegetables, fruits, meats, meals and soups; plastic jars of pasta sauce, peanut butter and jelly. To donate money, write checks to “4 Community Care.”
GARDEN TOUR — The Bernardo Gardeners Club will feature seven gardens during its annual spring garden tour from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4. It will be held rain or shine. Cost: $30 per person. Buy tickets in advance at Walter Andersen Nursery in Poway, El Plantio Nursery in Escondido or online at BrownPaperTickets.com. The tour is not handicapped accessible. Walking shoes required. No pets. No restroom use at homes. Children over age 12 welcome. For questions, call 858-449-4240.
STAR WARS DAY — May the Fourth be with you during a “Star Wars” celebration that includes music performed by the Winecreek Ensemble and “Star Wars”-themed crafts from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
BOOK TALK — Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month with a book discussion of “All You Can Ever Know,” by Nicole Chung from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. This memoir is Chung’s story of adoption and the search for her Korean birth family. For details, call 858-513-2900.
MUSICAL — St. Michael’s School will present “The Sound of Music: Youth Edition” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in the St. Michael’s Holy Family Center, 15410 Pomerado Road in Poway. Tickets are $12.50. Buy at tinyurl.com/StMichaels-SOM.
Sunday, May 5
MUSICAL — St. Michael’s School will present “The Sound of Music: Youth Edition” at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 5 in the St. Michael’s Holy Family Center, 15410 Pomerado Road in Poway. Tickets are $12.50. Buy at tinyurl.com/StMichaels-SOM.
FAMILY FUN DAY — Kids and their families are welcome to participate in a Lego Club during a Family Sunday Funday from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
FREE CONCERT — Dave Chamberlin will play songs by Burt Bacharach and the Beatles as a part of Rancho Bernardo Library’s Sunday Piano Concert Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5. All are welcome. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Questions? Call 858-538-8163.
Monday, May 6
GROUP — Dr. Christopher Cheng of Scripps Health will talk about managing sleep disorders during the 10 a.m. to noon Monday , May 6 Parkinson’s Group meeting for all North County Inland communities. It will be held in the San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. It is free for those with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Breakout discussions will be held. Refreshments offered. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.
Tuesday, May 7
BABY STORYTIME — Enjoy songs, fingerplays, books and more with your baby from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. All children are welcome but geared toward pre-walkers. For details, call 858-513-2900.
FOR TEENS — The Rancho Bernardo Library is offering students in sixth to 12th grade an opportunity to make their own Millennium Falcon out of cardboard to celebrate Star Wars. The free activity will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 in the library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Space is limited. Registration required at bit.ly/TeenDIYCardboard. Questions? Call 858-538-8163.
FENTANYL SAFETY — A fentanyl safety workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 in the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. The free workshop will include expert-led discussions, guidance on safe handling procedures and proactive measures to safeguard your family. RSVP at bit.ly/FENTSAFEWORK. It is co-hosted by County Supervisor Joel Anderson, San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, the Poway Recovery Center and Poway Chamber of Commerce.
POWAY CITY COUNCIL — The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.
Wednesday, May 8
GARDEN TOUR — The Seven Oaks Garden Club will feature six local gardens during its annual spring garden tour. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Cost: $15 per person, $5 for Seven Oaks Garden Club . Buy on tour day until noon at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Questions? Call 858-487-4058.
UKULELE CLASS — Learn to play the ukulele or improve your skills from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Bring a ukulele or borrow one from the library. All skill levels welcome. For details, call 858-513-2900.
CHAMBER MEET & GREET — The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a monthly Nonprofit Meet & Greet to allow nonprofit organizations and businesses to meet, network and collaborate with each other at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at the Poway Chamber office, 12222 Poway Road, Suite 27. Non-member guests can attend free of charge for their first event; Chamber hip is required thereafter to participate. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
Thursday, May 9
RESUME WORKSHOP — Get reviews of resumes and learn about certification opportunities during a career workshop series from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
FOR KIDS — A representative from San Diego Chinese Historical Museum will teach kids ages 8 to 12 the ancient art of fan making at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 9 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Space is limited. Registration required at bit.ly/TweenFanMaking. Questions? Call 858-538-8163.
PUSD BOARD — The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in San Diego. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.
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.
