Thursday, Oct. 24
History of books: Historian Mark Carlson will discuss why people since ancient times have written down their history, culture and other information at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. 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.
Flu shot clinic: Free flu shots are available for people ages 6 months and older from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old are invited to explore their creativity and make a monster pillows craft at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 in the Community Room of the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Chamber mixer: Enjoy an evening of networking, collaboration and making business connections during the Poway Chamber of Commerce’s October Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Junction Bar & Grill, 9860 Carroll Canyon Road. Food, drinks, drawing prizes and a chance to win the $800 Rollover Jackpot are available. Free for Chamber and first-time guests; $25 for returning guests. at Poway.com.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Save a life: The Community Church of Poway is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 26 in its parking lot, 13501 Community Road. To schedule an appointment or details, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Poway.” Donors eligible for a $10 Amazon gift card and chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.
Kids nature hunt: Explore with docent Carol Simpson as she searches for some of the hidden treasures in Blue Sky Ecological Reserve starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Blue Sky Reserve, 16275 Espola Road. Guided hikes are free and no registration is required. Meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot. Bring water.
Garden open house: An open house plant and homemade salsa sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Abraxas High School garden, 12450 Glen Oak Road in Poway. Students will give tours of the garden and sell plants, salsa, baked goods and handmade gifts.
Art workshop: The North County Society of Fine Arts is presenting a hands-on workshop by abstract artist Mike Lafata from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Learn the delicate balance of translucent and opaque textures when creating art. Cost: $40 for NCSFA , $50 for non-. at ncsfa.org/workshops.
Bat hike: the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and the Living Coast Discovery Center for a free, guided sunset bat hike from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Meet at the Bernardo Bay Trails staging area on West Bernardo Drive, across from Casa de las Campanas. All ages welcome. RSVP at tinyurl.com/BatHike-1026.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Filipino celebration: Celebrate Filipino American History Month with cultural performances, crafts and entertainment at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Monday, Oct. 28
Pokemon games: Kids can practice reading and math while playing the Pokemon Card game at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Please do not trade Pokemon cards. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
WWII history: Jack Kubota will talk about how at age 13 in 1942 his family was uprooted in the Imperial Valley and placed behind a barbed-wire fence in Arizona, one of the U.S. Internment Camps for Japanese at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Interviewing Kubota will be historian Linda Canada. 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.
Chamber concert: Peter Sprague and Blurring the Edges will perform at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The free concert is presented by Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library. A free-will offering will be accepted. Children 7 and older are welcome if accompanied by an adult. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Tech help: Get help with ing apps, e-books, emails, Internet searching and more from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. is required. For more information, call 858-513-2900.
Celebrate Diwali: The Rancho Bernardo Library will hold a free Diwali celebration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Paint a clay diya or make a hanging Ganesh craft. There will also be a henna artist, snacks and candy while supplies last. All ages welcome. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Chamber networking: The Poway Chamber of Commerce presents the monthly WomenPros Plus Networking Group to allow women in the business community to meet, network and collaborate at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at AleSmith Brewing Co., 9990 AleSmith Court in San Diego. Non-member guests can attend free of charge for their first event. at Poway.com.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Pokemon scavenger hunt: Youths age 17 and younger are invited to find the Ghost type Pokemon all day Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Find all of them and win a prize! While supplies last. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Local hero storytime: Children are invited to a storytime with Poway City Councilmember Anita Edmondson at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old can make a Halloween origami craft at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Friday, Nov. 1
Chamber workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a Maximize Your hip Workshop for and non- from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. This information workshop will teach people how to navigate and implement all the tools and resources the Chamber provides. Bring a laptop and learn about member benefits, events and promotional opportunities. For details and to , visit Poway.com.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Free food: LifeBridge Church will distribute food from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 in its lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Buckheart Ranch, a San Diego Food Bank agency, provides the food. It is typically boxed foods, canned goods and fresh produce. For details, email Marty Redman at [email protected].
Sunday, Nov. 3
Canine-friendly hike: docents and other hikers for an easy trail hike with your dog(s) at 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road. Free and no registration is required. Meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot. Bring a leash, treats and plenty of water for you and your canine companions.
Celebrate Diwali: Celebrate Diwali with fun activities including a performance, crafts and Mehndi tattoos from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Editor’s Note: Send event 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.
