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.
Friday, Nov. 29
Blue Sky hike: Skip the Black Friday shopping and a traditional post-Thanksgiving hike led by Docent Celeste Larson starting at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. The free hike to Ramona Dam is about 5 miles roundtrip with 800-plus feet in elevation gain. Meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot and bring water.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Watercolor class: Kids can learn how to paint with watercolors from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. is required either at the library front desk or by calling 858-513-2900.
Monday, Dec. 2
Adaptive dance: Adults of all abilities are invited to dance and get fit with instructor Julie Clemmons from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
group: The Parkinson’s Group for all North County Inland Communities will hold its free monthly meetings from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 2 at San Rafael Catholic Church’s Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. It is for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. The speaker will be Erin Angelo, talking about ballroom dancing for people with Parkinson’s. Breakout sessions will be held. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Open mic: The 4S Ranch Library is inviting all writers, poets, comedians and musicians to its 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Open Mic Night. This is for adults only. Participants get three minutes to share their flash fiction, life stories, essays, songs, poetry and more. The event will be in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. For details, Sergio Ordonez at 858-673-3991 or [email protected].
Grief : Grieving With Hope, a new group, will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 in the Christ the King Anglican Church’s Parish Hall, 12730 Elmpark Lane in Poway. For details, visit ctksd.org/grief.
Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
For women: Double Take, featuring Nathan Fry and Janet Hammer, will sing holiday songs during the Wednesday, Dec. 4 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon. It will begin with an 11 a.m. social followed by a noon luncheon in The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Guests are welcome. Cost: $35, payable via check or cash at check-in. RSVP’s required by 5 p.m. Dec. 2 with Sylvia Kahn at 858 521-8790 or Sherrill Horn at 440-785-1494.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Worldly topics: World Affairs Council member Bob Ning will present “World Peace: Contribution of Secular Chinese Culture” at the 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 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.
Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old are invited to make snow globes at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Friday, Dec. 6
Book sale: Friends of the 4S Ranch Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. Friends can get early access at 9:30 a.m. and a free bag of books during the $1 a bag sale the next day. New can sign up at the door. For details, call 858-673-4697.
Make a plan: A free discussion on advance healthcare planning will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive. There will be materials in English and Spanish. Space is limited. RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Chamber workshop: Poway Chamber of Commerce and non- are invited to a “Maximize Your hip Workshop” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. Learn how to use the tools the chamber provides to help a business grow and prosper. For details, call 858-748-0016.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Free food: LifeBridge Church will hold its monthly food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in the church’s lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Food is provided by Buckheart Ranch, a San Diego Food Bank agency. Typically, food includes boxed and canned goods and fresh produce. For details, email Marty Redman at [email protected].
Book sale: Friends of the 4S Ranch Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. Friends can get a free bag of books during the $1 a bag sale set for 1 to 4 p.m. New can sign up at the door. For details, call 858-673-4697.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Happy paws: Bring your pooch to explore the sights, sounds and smells of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve with docent Anna Gateley-Stanton at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Bring leash, treats and water. Meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Chamber connections: The Poway Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly Connections Group to allow community , organizations and businesses to meet, network and collaborate with one another at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. for the free meeting on the events calendar at Poway.com.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Tech help: Get help with ing apps, ebooks, emails, internet searching and more from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Nonprofit networking: The Poway Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly Nonprofit Meet & Greet to allow nonprofit organizations and businesses to meet, network and collaborate with one another from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, 13219 Poway Road. online at Poway.com.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Blood drive: Appointments are needed to donate blood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
