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Thursday, Jan. 30
Snaps ’n’ Scraps: Poway’s Twelve Days of Festivities for adults 50 years-plus is wrapping up by creating a community memory book during a free Snaps ’n’ Scraps activity from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall East, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Staff will be available to assist with scrapbooking, and photos, pages and materials will be provided. For details, call 858-668-4671.
Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 are welcome to make a fuse beads craft from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Basic First Aid: Poway Fire Department staff will lead lessons in basic First Aid training that cover skills such as bleeding control, immobilization of fractures and burn care from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Poway Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive in Poway. These skills can help save a life by providing immediate intervention before the arrival of first responders. Register for the free class online at Poway.org.
Free food: LifeBridge Church will hold its monthly food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 in its lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. from West Bernardo Drive. This is made possible through Buckheart Ranch, a San Diego Food Bank agency. Usually given are boxed and canned goods, as well as fresh produce. For questions, email Marty Redman at [email protected].
Sunday, Feb. 2
Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Snake with red envelopes, crafts, face painting and cultural performances from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. A performance by the Lion Dancers is set for 3 p.m. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Free concert: Pianist Dave Chamberlin will perform the music of Duke Ellington and Harold Arlen at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Children 12 and older are welcome if accompanied by an adult. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Monday, Feb. 3
Support group: Ed Hunter from Abbvie will present “Vyalev – 24-hour continuous Levodopa” during the 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 3 Parkinson’s Support Group meeting for all North County Inland Communities. It will be in the San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. This is for those with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. There will also be breakout discussion sessions. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.
For little ones: Actors from Trinity Theatre Co. will read “The Biggest Valentine Ever” by Steven Krol, then perform the story as a play at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. This is for children ages 2-6. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Culture and biology: Henry George will talk about how culture and social changes transform biology at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4. 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 members, $8 for nonmembers. Register at cecrb.com.
For teens: The Rancho Bernardo Library is offering a free Teen DIY: ValenSlime activity at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4. This is for students in sixth to 12th grade. Space is limited. Registration required at bit.ly/ValenSlime2025. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Lunar New Year: The 4S Ranch Library will celebrate “The Year of the Snake” from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4. The free event will include a Lucky Lion Dance at 5:30 p.m. The library is at 10433 Reserve Drive. For details, call 858-673-4697.
Grief support: If you have lost a loved one and are navigating the lonely journey of grief, Christ the King Anglican Church is offering a Grieving With Hope support group. It will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 in the church’s parish hall, 12730 Elmpark Lane in Poway. For details, visit ctksd.org/grief or call 719-492-3091.
Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Like to garden? Andrea Burgan from Critter Encounters will talk about rodent control with owls and raptors during the noon Wednesday, Feb. 5 Seven Oaks Garden Club meeting. She will bring owls, hawks and other predators that help with rodent control. The meeting 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.
Wine history: Wine educator Matilda Parente will discuss California’s wine industry at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. 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 members, $8 for nonmembers. Register at cecrb.com.
Tech help: Get help with downloading apps, ebooks, emails and internet searching from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign-up required at the branch or call 858-513-2900.
Seniors group: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual meeting of the Senior Services Group at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. The purpose is to support the chamber’s mission to build and strengthen relationships for members and the business community through leadership, education, advocacy and networking for those serving an older population. For details, email [email protected]. Register at Poway.com.
Open mic: The 4S Ranch Library will hold its free Open Mic Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in its community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. Adult writers, poets, comedians and musicians are invited to share their flash fiction, life stories, essays, poetry and music for up to three minutes. For details, call 858-673-4697.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Worldly topics: Robert Ning will talk about “Judeo-Christianity in Transition” at the 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 World Affairs Council North County Chapter’s meeting. It will be in the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.
California wines: Matilda Parente, a certified wine specialist, will talk about the California wine industry over the past 50 years during the Thursday, Feb. 6 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon. It will start with an 11 a.m. social followed by lunch at noon in the Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. Guests are welcome. Cost: $40, payable via check or cash at check-in. RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 with Sylvia at 858-521-8790 or Sherrill at 858-688-4720.
PUSD budget: The Poway Unified School District trustees will hold a budget workshop to discuss the district’s budget and potential cutbacks at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in the district office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch.
Teen crafts: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old are invited to make a craft from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 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, Feb. 6. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Learn to square dance: The Wranglers Square Dance Club is offering a free intro to square dance class and dance from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. No dancing experience, ability or partner needed. For details, visit thewranglers.org.
Friday, Feb. 7
Concert: Ratpack Reborn will perform classic hits from the 1950s and 1960s during a 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 concert at San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Tickets are $30 per person. For details, call 858-240-2880.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Food drive: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Needed are canned fruits and vegetables, cereals, pasta and pasta sauces, soups and canned meals. No fresh produce. Donations will be split between Interfaith Community Services and New Day Urban Ministries. Cash and checks (in envelopes, not around the food) will be donated to New Day Urban Ministries.
Local history: Laura White, USS Midway Foundation president, will talk about the USS Midway and Freedom Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 in the Rancho Bernardo History Museum at Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte. Admission is free. For details, visit rbhistory.org.
Play games: Christ the King Church will host a free community game day social from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 in its parish hall, 12730 Elmpark Lane in Poway. There will be strategy and party games for all ages. Light refreshments. For details, call 719-492-3091 or visit ctksd.org/games.
Adult craft: Adults are invited to make a candle at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Space is limited and sign-up is required by calling the library at 858-513-2900.
