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Thursday, Feb. 27
Hero storytime: Celebrate African-American Heritage Month with a storytime hosted by the African-American Association of County Employees at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Navy history: Historian Mark Carlson will discuss the history of aircraft carriers at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. 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 mixer: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Brigantine Restaurant, 13445 Poway Road. Community , organizations and businesses can enjoy Cajun inspired food during a Mardi-Gras themed mixer while they meet, network and collaborate. at Poway.com.
Saturday, March 1
Musical craft: Children can explore Native American culture by making a variety of musical instruments from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1 at the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center, 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail in Poway. Up to 25 children can participate at a cost of $6 per person. at Poway.org/classes. For details, call 858-668-4781.
Free food: LifeBridge Church will distribute food from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1 in its lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The food distribution is made possible through Buckheart Ranch, a San Diego Food Bank agency. Typically given are boxed and canned goods, and fresh produce. For questions, email Marty Redman at [email protected].
Art for tweens: Rancho Bernardo High School Art for All Club will lead a beaded flower art project for ages 8 to 12 at noon Saturday, March 1 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. This is free. Registration is required by Feb. 28 at bit.ly/TweenArtMAR2025. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Dr. Seuss Day: The birthday of Ted Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, will be celebrated by reading a Dr. Seuss book and a children’s craft at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Sunday, March 2
Free concert: Pianist Dave Chamberlin will play great hits of the 1950s at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s second-floor community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The free concert is for adults and teens. Seating is limited, on a first-come basis. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Chinese New Year: Celebrate the holiday with vibrant performances, traditional Chinese Kung Fu, dance and music during an American Chinese Culture and Education Foundation event at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. For tickets, call 858-869-3678.
Monday, March 3
group: Dr. Brenton Wright, a neurologist, will talk about preparing for hospitalization during the 10 a.m. to noon Monday, March 3 Parkinson’s Group Meeting for all North County Inland communities. It will be in the San Rafael Catholic Church’s Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. This is a free gathering for those with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. There will also be breakout sessions. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.
Fun for little kids: Dr. Seuss Storytime will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 3 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Children ages 2 to 6 can enjoy stories by Dr. Seuss followed by a free craft related to the books. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Tuesday, March 4
Art for teens: Students in sixth to 12th grades can decorate a glass candle holder with sand at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The event is free, but registration is required at bit.ly/SandArtMAR2025. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.
Wednesday, March 5
Like to garden? Mike Atkinson will explain how to grow plumerias during the noon Wednesday, March 5 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.
Tech help: Get help with ing apps, e-books, emails, internet searching and more from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. is required at the branch or call 858-513-2900.
Thursday, March 6
For women: Singer Celeste Barbier will perform her “Tribute to Patsy Cline” during the Thursday, March 6 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon at Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. It will start with an 11 a.m. social followed by noon lunch. Cost: $40, payable via check or cash at check-in. RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, March 3 with Sylvia at 858-521-8790 or Sherrill at 858-688-4720.
RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Friday, March 7
Reading fun: Children ages 6 to 10 years old and others can read to dogs during a Love on a Leash program from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 7 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Saturday, March 8
Books and more: Friends of the Poway Library will host a book and media sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8 on the Poway Library’s patio, 13137 Poway Road. There will be a wide selection of gently-used fiction and nonfiction books for all ages, including bestsellers, children’s books, cookbooks, history and self-help. There will also be DVDs, CDs, LPs and comics. Paperbacks and juvenile fiction are 25 cents or five for $1. Adult hardcover and trade paperbacks start at 50 cents. For details, call 858-513-2862.
History talk: Kay Ochi, president of the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego, will present “The Campaign by Japanese Americans for Redress/Reparations and the Civil Liberties Act of 1988” at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8 in the Rancho Bernardo History Museum in Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte in RB. ission is free to the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Speakers Series presentation. For details, visit rbhistory.org.
Free concert: The Poway Community Choir, directed by Brooke Yang, will present “Echoes of Spring” at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s second-floor community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. ission is free. This is part of the library’s Discovery Concert Series. Seating is limited, on a first-come basis. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Oz performance: Local students work with professional Missoula Children’s Theatre actors and directors to stage “The Wizard of Oz” featuring the Munchkins and Glinda at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. For details, call 858-748-0505.
Sunday, March 9
Gaming class: Youths ages 8 to 17 can learn about gaming PCs, multiplayer games, customization options and more during the free “Ultimate Gaming PC Class with IT Computer Wiz Kids” It will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Space is limited. Registration is required at tinyurl.com/UGPCMAR2025. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Monday, March 10
Knitting group: Spend the afternoon with fellow knitting enthusiasts from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, March 10 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. All are welcome, including beginning knitters, although no formal instruction is provided. This is in partnership with the San Diego Knitting Guild. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Tuesday, March 11
Chamber networking: Attendees of the free Poway Chamber of Commerce’s Connections Group will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and listen to a guest speaker from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. For details, visit Poway.com.
Police chaplain: Shelly Pinomaki, San Diego Police Department chaplain, will talk about her experiences with SDPD during the 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 Rancho Bernardo Chapter of Brandeis National Committee meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive in RB Community Park. Cost: $15, includes refreshments. RSVP with Linda at 858-487-8041. Proceeds benefit Brandeis University.
Caregiving for caregivers: Learn how to prevent caregiver burnout during a free, informative program at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Learn about caregiver burnout’s signs, how to manage it and where to find . For details, call 858-538-8163.
Wednesday, March 12
Historic women: Local author and actress Annette Hubbell will present “Women Warriors” during the 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 American Association of University Women Poway/PQ branch meeting. Hubbell will focus on Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mary McLeod Bethune and Gladys May Aylward. The meeting will be in the Eastview Community Center, 17520 Drayton Hall Drive in Rancho Bernardo. ission is free, open to the public and light refreshments will be served. RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Nonprofit networking: Poway Chamber of Commerce nonprofit and business are invited to connect and share their current projects, needs and opportunities during a Nonprofit Meet & Greet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at the Community Church of Poway, 13501 Community Road. Registration required at Poway.com.
Thursday, March 13
Book club: Discuss “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 13 with other readers in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Open house: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a free volunteer open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at the Chamber’s office, 12222 Poway Road, Suite 27. For details, call 858-748-0016.
PUSD Board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.
