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.
Thursday, Jan. 2
Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 are welcome to make shrinky dinks and button making crafts from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 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, Jan. 2. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Friday, Jan. 3
Wellness presentation: Adults age 50-plus are invited to attend a free enlightening presentation on how to make the most of life while actively pursuing personal fulfillment and happiness from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center-Oak Hall East at 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. For details, call 858-668-4671.
Folk concert: Guitarist and singer/songwriter Tyler Grant, a national flatpicking champion, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 in Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. The concert is presented by San Diego Folk Heritage. Tickets: $18 for general ission, $15 for SDFH and free to youths 17 and under. Buy at the door or ticketweb.com. There is an online service fee. For details, visit sdfolkheritage.org.
Saturday, Jan. 4
Food drive: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is holding a drive-thru grocery collection from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Food will go to the 4 Community Care Food Pantry, which provides groceries to families and seniors dealing with food insecurity living within the Poway Unified School District boundaries. Needed are canned fruits, vegetables, meals, meats, soups and pasta sauces; boxed cereals, oatmeal, potatoes, rice and snacks. Cash or checks can be written to “PLC” with 4 Community Care in the memo section.
Sunday, Jan. 5
Painting lessons: Children are welcome to learn how to paint with watercolors from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. is required either at the library’s front desk or by calling the library at 858-513-2900.
Monday, Jan. 6
Hiking series: People of all fitness levels are invited to meet new friends, de-stress and connect with nature during a hike from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Distance and elevation will gradually increase over six Monday mornings in January and February except no hike is scheduled on Jan. 20. Meet in the parking lot. For details, call 858-668-4781.
Craft for seniors: Adults age 50-plus can make a winter tree tapestry craft from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan 6 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center-Oak Hall East at 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Participants will be provided with fabric and paint to bring a dreamy wintry scene to life. For details, call 858-668-4671.
group: The Parkinson’s Group for all North County Inland Communities will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 6 in the San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Kendra French from 101 Mobility will talk about creating a safe home. There will also be breakout sessions for those with Parkinson’s and their care partners. The meeting is free. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Animal history: Henry George will talk about the process of animal domestication at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. 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.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Sewing craft: Adults ages 50-plus are invited to make a whimsical felt snowflake mobile from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center-Oak Hall East, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. All supplies are provided for a $3 per person fee. Space is limited. Registration is required in person at the community center’s front desk. For details, call 858-668-4671.
Film discussion: Film critic Ralph Delauro will show and discuss the 1963 film “Murder at the Gallop” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 8. 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.
Like to garden? Donna Payton will talk about gardening eco systems and local wildlife during the noon Wednesday, Jan. 8 Seven Oaks Garden Club meeting. It will be in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The meeting is free and open to all. For details, call Loretta LaBianca at 858-442-1280.
Chamber networking: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Nonprofit Meet & Greet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 14068 Stowe Drive in Poway. Nonprofit organizations and businesses can meet, network and collaborate with one another. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Worldly topics: Meshack Simati will talk about electoral rules, elections, election violence and judicial independence in Sub-Saharan Africa at the 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 World Affairs Council North County Chapter meeting. Simati is an associate professor at California State University Sam Marcos in the Political Science and Global Affairs Department. The meeting will be in the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.
For women: Singer and guitarist Robert Hardaway III will perform popular songs during the Thursday, Jan. 9 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon in Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. The social hour begins at 11 a.m., lunch is served at noon. Cost: $40. Pay with cash or check at check-in. RSVPs required by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 with Sylvia at 858 521-8790 or Sherrill at 858 688-4720.
Climate change: Brandeis University professor Sabine von Mering, a climate activist who focuses on and fights right wing climate change, will speak at the Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee’s annual University on Wheels luncheon. It will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 in the Broken Yolk Café, 11630 Carmel Mountain Road in Carmel Mountain Ranch. Cost: $35. RSVPs required by Jan. 2 by calling Linda at 858-487-8041. Proceeds will benefit the Legacy of Louis Brandeis – Inspiring Inquiry Fund at Brandeis University.
Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 are welcome to make friendship bracelets from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Friday, Jan. 10
Taste of Oasis: San Diego Oasis will hold its free “Taste of Oasis” event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at its Rancho Bernardo center, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. Adults can learn what classes and other activities the center offers for adults ages 50-plus. There will be fitness demonstrations from 10 a.m. to noon and lifelong learning presentations from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. There will also be free refreshments and opportunity drawings. For details, call 858-240-2880 or visit san-diego.oasisnet.org.
Winter Festival: The city of Poway is hosting a free Winter Festival with sledding, roasting marshmallows, ice skating on a synthetic rink, photo booth and more from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at the Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. For details, call 858-668-4671.
Folk concert: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Gregory Page will perform the music of Leon Redbone at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 in Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. The concert is presented by San Diego Folk Heritage. Tickets: $18 for general ission, $15 for SDFH and free to youths 17 and under. Buy at the door or ticketweb.com. There is an online service fee. For details, visit sdfolkheritage.org.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Clean out your closets: The Seven Oaks Community Center will hold a donation drop-off benefitting The Salvation Army from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Needed are new or gently-used clothing, shoes, accessories, home décor, household items, kitchen supplies, jewelry, bedding, small appliances and personal electronics, sporting goods, bicycles, DVDs, CDs, video games, books, toys and games. No large or bulky items, building materials or fixtures, or items that are hazardous or have safety issues. Items should not be broken, torn, stained or in need of repair. The Seven Oaks center is at 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, call Pennie Mitten at 602-501-8405.
Local history: Certified professional arborist Dan Simpson will present “The Fruitful History of San Diego County” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 for the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Speakers Series. ission is free. It will be in the RB History Museum at Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte. For details, visit rbhistory.org.
Fire safety: A Poway Fire Department representative will speak about fire safety in and outside your home at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church & Preschool, 14280 Poway road. ission is free. For details, email [email protected].
Special festival: The city of Poway is inviting the special needs community to a special edition of the Winter Festival from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Guests will need to check in upon arrival to receive their event wristband. Wristbands are required for early event access to: Snow Hill, skating rink, arts and crafts, photo booth, life-sized Winter Wonderland board game, face painting and bounce house. For details, call 858-668-4671.
Free concert: Pianist Homa Massih Yazdani will present the music of Iranian composer Emanuel Melik Aslanian during the 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 “Music and Tale” concert as part of the Rancho Bernardo Library’s Discovery Concert Series. ission is free. Seating is limited. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Winter Festival: The city of Poway is hosting a free Winter Festival with sledding, roasting marshmallows, ice skating on a synthetic rink, photo booth and more from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. For details, call 858-668-4671.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Winter dance: So Cal Dance will present its annual winter dance recital with this year’s theme of Aladdin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Dancers ages 2 years and up will perform dance routines in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop while telling the story of Aladdin. For details, call 858-748-0505.
Concert: Enjoy bluegrass, blues, rock, Americana, and a blend of traditional and original tunes during a Sunny Side Strings concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Art talk: Artist Julia Fister will discuss the impact of Pablo Picasso at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. 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 connections: The Poway Chamber of Commerce hosts a free monthly Connections Group to allow community , organizations and businesses to meet, network and collaborate at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. on the events calendar at Poway.com.
