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Thursday, May 1
Worldly topics: World Affairs Council David Edick Jr. and William Thayer will talk about tariffs during the 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1 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.
Apartments opening: A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will celebrate the opening of West Village Poway Apartments from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at 12849 Poway Road. The event includes appetizers and music.
RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Friday, May 2
Chamber workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce’s new hip Launchpad: Igniting Opportunity workshop is set for noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 2 at the Poway Library’s Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. Learn about chamber offerings and how to be an industry leader. For details, call 858-748-0016.
Kids’ Night Out: Kids in grades 1-5 can enjoy a themed night of recreation games, arts and crafts, presentations and movies during a Kids’ Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 2 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Fee is $13 for Poway residents and $26 non-residents. Registration required at Poway.org or call 858-668-4671.
Folk concert: Jeff Berkley and John Katchur will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 2 for San Diego Folk Heritage’s concert at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Tickets are $20 for general ission, $15 for SDFH and free for youths 17 and under. They will be sold at the door and in advance at ticketweb.com. There is a small extra online fee. For details, visit sdfolkheritage.org.
Saturday, May 3
Fun with chalk: The 15th annual Chalk It Up chalk art contest will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 in Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive, near the playground. The free event is for all ages, preschool through senior citizens. Prizes to be awarded and free refreshments. Chalk will be provided or bring your own.
Wildflower hunt: Search for wildflowers with Docent Carol Simpson and see the wonders of nature after the seasonal rainfall at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Bring water. Meet at the bus shelter. For details, call 858-752-2430.
Food drive: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a drive-thru food collection from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Food will be given to the 4 Community Care food pantry, which serves seniors and families living within the Poway Unified boundaries who are dealing with food insecurity. Needed are canned meals, soups, fruit, vegetables and meats; pasta and pasta sauces; macaroni and cheese; peanut butter; jelly, cereal and oatmeal. Cash and checks written to “PLC” with “4 Community Care” on the memo line welcome.
Art festival: The Poway Arts and Crafts Guild will showcase the talent of young aspiring artists at the Kristin Osborn Student Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Engage with students, hear stories behind their artwork and discover the ion behind their pieces.
Sunday, May 4
Puppy Pals walk: Docent Anna Gateley-Stanton for a fun morning dog walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 4 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Bring leash, treats and water. Meet at the bus shelter. For details, call 858-668-4781.
Family fun: Elementary school age children and their families are welcome to participate in Family Sunday Funday from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Prayers and peace: The Poway Interfaith Team is hosting a Gathering for Prayers and Peace from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway. Representatives of diverse spiritual traditions – Baha’i, Buddhism, Catholic, Hindu, Islam, Judaism, New Thought and Sikh – will speak about how prayer is used in their tradition. Each faith leader will offer a prayer for peace, both inner and outer peace, in the world. A collective prayer will be read at the end. For details, email Rev. Michelle Ingalls at [email protected].
Free concert: The Poway Symphonette will perform its “Classical Delights for Spring” concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4 in Incarnation Lutheran Church, 16889 Espola Road in Poway. ission is free. For details, visit powaysymphonette.com.
Monday, May 5
group: Mickey Burke, owner of Cerebral Motion, will talk about healthy exercise for the young at heart during the 10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 5 Parkinson’s Group meeting for all North County Inland communities. It is for those with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. It will be in the San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will also be breakout discussions. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.
Tuesday, May 6
Teen games: Teens ages 11 to 17 can enjoy video games, board games and other entertainment from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Sweet treats for teens: The Rancho Bernardo Library’s Teen Culinary Club will make candy sushi at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 in the library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Students in sixth to 12th grade will make sushi out of Rice Krispy treats, Gushers, Fruit roll-ups and more. at bit.ly/CandySushiMay25. Walk-ins are welcome, if space is available. For details, call 858-538-8163.
PUSD Board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will have a special board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.
Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.
Wednesday, May 7
Chamber seniors group: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a new Senior Services Group from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at San Diego Oasis-Sycamore Room, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The Chamber will offer guidance on leadership, education, advocacy and networking for those serving an older population. For details, call 858-748-0016.
Thursday, May 8
Book club: The Rancho Bernardo Library’s Thursday Morning Book Club will discuss “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchet at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8 in the library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Limited copies are available for check-out at the front desk. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Crafternoon: Children ages 6 to 10 years old are welcome to make crafts after school from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Saturday, May 10
Flower show: The Poway Valley Garden Club will host its 46th annual Flower Show and Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. A variety of plants and flowers will be displayed, and plants and garden accessories will be sold. Show entries are welcome. For details, visit PowayValleyGardenClub.org.
Pups and pints: San Diego Oasis will host the Frosted Faces Foundation, which will bring senior dogs ready to find their forever homes from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10. It will be in Oasis’ Rancho Bernardo center, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. Complimentary craft beer will be served. Also learn about the Seniors for Seniors program that provides financial assistance to care for a senior dog. For details, call 858-240-2880.
Free concert: Pianist Helena Wei and her students will perform “The Joy of Piano Rediscovered” at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 for the Rancho Bernardo Library’s Discovery Concert Series. It will be in the second-floor community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. ission is free, on a first-come basis. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Sunday, May 11
Mom’s hike: Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a Mom’s Day Wakeup Hike at 6 a.m. Sunday, May 11 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road. Docent Celeste Larson for a 5-mile loop through Blue Sky and around Lake Poway. Bring water. Meet at the bus shelter. For details, call 858-668-4781.
Tea party: Celebrate mothers with music by the Poway Symphonette and light refreshments during a Mother’s Day Tea Party at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Monday, May 12
Foundation event: The Poway Community Foundation will host a free ribbon-cutting celebration at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 at the corner of Midland Drive and Temple Street. The event will continue at the Hop Stop following the ceremony. at Poway.com.
Tuesday, May 13
Chamber connections: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a monthly Connections Group for community , organizations and businesses to network at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 13 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. at Poway.com.
Music and conversation: The women’s a cappella group “Bella Voce” will perform during the 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 Rancho Bernardo Chapter of Brandeis National Committee meeting. It will be at the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. Cost: $15, which includes refreshments. RSVP with Linda at 858-487-8041. Proceeds will benefit Brandeis University.
Chamber office opening: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a free open house to celebrate its new office location from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at 13209 Danielson St., Suite 120. Attendees can meet staff, board , local business owners and city officials. at Poway.com.
Wednesday, May 14
Seniors craft: Adults age 50-plus are invited to make shrink art jewelry at the Art & Soul craft activity from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 at Community Park-Willow Room 306, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Fee is $5 per participant and registration is required at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center front desk. For details, call 858-668-4671 or visit Poway.org.
Wildfire workshop: Learn how to better protect your home and your family from wildfire with low-cost home retrofits, best practices for creating defensible space, and what to do before, during and after an evacuation during a free Wildfire Safety and Evacuation Awareness workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. online at Poway.org.
Thursday, May 15
Movie series: Adults age 50-plus are invited to watch the movie, “Sleepless in Seattle,” during the Silver Screeniacs monthly movie series from 1 to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at Community Park – Oak Hall East, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Complimentary popcorn available. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For details, call 858-668-4671.
PUSD Board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.
Planners to meet: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 in the Bernardo Heights Community Center, 16150 Bernardo Heights Parkway in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.
