CARLSBAD
Genealogy buffs discuss tax records
The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 27 at Carlsbad City Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave. Melanie McComb, senior genealogist at American Ancestors, will give a presentation virtually on “Using Tax Records in Your Family History Research.” ission is free. To attend virtually, visit nsdcgs.org.
Republican women’s groups hosts speakers
The Carlsbad Republican Women Federated group hosts Brad Dacus, president of Pacific Justice Institute, and Loren Spivack, author and “Free Market Warrior,” at a luncheon meeting May 27 at the Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road. Spivack conducts economic literacy seminars across the country. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the program begins at 11 a.m. Cost is $46; $41 for CRWF . RSVP by 5 p.m. May 22 at carlsbadrepublicans.com.
DEL MAR
Church holds Memorial Day gathering
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual community Memorial Day service ing fallen service at 11 a.m. May 26 at 334 14th St. This year’s speaker will be Navy Lt. Cmdr. Brad DeVore. The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a memorial roll call of of the armed services who died in active duty. The service concludes with the playing of taps. Visit stpetersdelmar.net.
DESCANSO
Parade and Fair
The Descanso Town Hall Association holds the Descanso Days Parade and Fair on June 7 at 24536 Viejas Grade Road. The parade begins at 9 a.m., and the fair starts at 10 a.m. and runs to 4 p.m. There will be live music, food and snacks, a kids fun zone, a silent auction and local vendors. For questions, email [email protected].
EL CAJON
Community can Taps Across America
Community can Taps Across America with a live taps bugle call at 3 p.m. May 26 at the flagpole of First Presbyterian Church, 500 Farragut Circle. Thousands of participants across the country will sound the 24 notes of the most solemn bugle call, taps, to honor and fallen military . All are welcome to attend. Visit firstpres-elcajon.org.
ENCINITAS
Switchfoot Bro-Am concert
Switchfoot Bro-Am returns for its 21st year, with the Benefit Party and then the Beach Fest, celebrating music, surfing and community while raising money for San Diego youth beneficiaries. The Benefit Party will kick off the festivities from 6 to 10 p.m. on June 19, followed by the free, family-friendly Beach Fest from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21 at Moonlight Beach State Beach. Visit broam.org/broam-event.
Peter Sprague concert at library
The Friends of the Encinitas Library presents a free concert, Sunshine of Your Love – Peter Sprague Plays Cream, from 2 to 3 p.m. June 1 at 540 Cornish Drive. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The program features jazz with Brazilian influence. The band features Leonard Patton on vocals, Tripp Sprague on sax and flute, Mack Leighton on bass, Justin Grinnell on bass, Danny Green on piano, Duncan Moore on drums and Peter Sprague on guitar. Visit encinitaslibfriends.org.
EcoFest at park
The Encinitas EcoFest is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 at the Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. The environmental fair shows ways to “go green” while saving money. There will be information from nonprofits, local green businesses, government agencies and schools along with music, food, a beer garden and e-cars and bikes. Visit ecofestencinitas.org.
Spring Holiday Celebration
A Spring Holiday Celebration with Congregation B’nai Tikvah will be at 6:30 p.m. May 30 for the Jewish holiday of Shavu’ot, which hearkens back more than 3,000 years to the giving of the Torah to Moses at Mount Sinai. There will be cheesecake Kiddush to honor the holiday theme. Bring nonperishable food for Interfaith Community Services and jackets for Jonah’s coat drive. The event will be at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church campus, 925 Balour Drive. Call 760-650-2262.
Garden club discusses roses
The San Dieguito Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. May 28 at the 1883 Schoolhouse, 390 W. F St. This month’s presentation is titled “Growing Great Roses.” Master Gardener Beth Van Boxtel, a consulting rosarian, will teach about different roses that do well in the local climate, fragrant roses, rose maintenance, helpful tools, fertilizer and irrigation. The club’s theme is “To cultivate friendship through gardening.” Email [email protected] or show up and introduce yourself.
Post salutes fallen service
American Legion Post 416 hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. May 26 at 210 W. F St. with food and entertainment after the salute to the fallen. Visit sdpost416.org.
Animal shelter seeks foster volunteers
Temporary Foster Care volunteers are sought for pets at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, particularly during the spring and summer when there are many kittens and puppies. The average length of stay in foster care is four to six weeks. Training is required. Call 760-753-6413 or visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., or visit to sdpets.org.
ESCONDIDO
Spring concert at arts center
The Escondido Choral Arts presents a Music in the Springtime concert from 3 to 4:30 p.m. June 1 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. The concert features Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living and other 21st-century composers, performed by the Center Chorale, Pacific Coast Chorale and full orchestra with guest soloists, conducted by John Nettles, artistic director of the Escondido Choral Arts Foundation. Tickets are $36, including fees. Discounts are available for seniors, students, military and children. No fees if purchased at the CCAE Box Office. Visit artcenter.org.
Valley Vibes Fiesta
Valley Vibes, a free, family-friendly fiesta, is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, 12655 Sunset Drive. There will be interactive exhibits, food, crafts and live music courtesy of North Park Rock-n-Blues Band. More than a dozen partner organizations showcase wildlife in the watershed. Visitors can participate in demonstrations of outdoor skills, get up close with reptiles, meet adoptable senior dogs, learn to track wildlife and interact with conservation experts. The event is hosted by the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and the San Dieguito River Park t Powers Authority. Visit [email protected].
Mobile home action group meets
The general meeting of the Escondido Mobile Manufactured Home Positive Action Committee will meet at 11 a.m. May 31 at the Imperial Mobile Home Estates, 2300 E. Valley Parkway. The speaker will be a representative from the Escondido Fire Department with information about the Knox Box System that allows easy access to your home in case of an emergency. They will also give information about fire safety for mobile homes.
FALLBROOK
Annual Vintage Car Show
The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club’s 58th annual Car Show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25 in downtown Fallbrook. This year’s featured car will be the Porsche. Highlights include music, entertainment and food trucks. ission for spectators is free. Visit fallbrookvintagecarclub.org/carshow.
Fallbrook’s Got Talent show
The Fallbrook Woman’s Club presents Fallbrook’s Got Talent at 6 p.m. May 31 at Fallbrook Mission Theatre, 231 N. Main Ave. The performances will deliver an entertaining evening of local vocalists and musicians. Headliners include piano/saxophone duet and accordion/piano solo. Online tickets are $40; $20 for kids and VIP $80, which includes preferred seating and $15 concessions voucher. Tickets are at fallbrookmissiontheatre.com.
Veterans of Foreign Wars holds gathering
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. May 26 at the Masonic Cemetery, 1177 Santa Margarita Drive, followed by lunch at noon at Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 at 1175 Old Stage Road. Visit fallbrookvfw.org.
JULIAN
Memorial observance at cemetery
A memorial observance is from 11 a.m. to noon May 26 at Julian Pioneer Cemetery, at A Street at Farmer Road, weather permitting. A potluck will follow at American Legion Post 468 at 2503 Washington St. Call 760-765-0126 for more information.
LA JOLLA
Tribute to military heroes
The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will honor the nation’s heroes in a tribute event from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 26 at 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive. The event will honor in particular Seaman Lakiba Nicole Palmer and her 16 fellow sailors who lost their lives during the terrorist attack on the USS Cole on Oct. 12, 2000. The ceremony will honor veterans, former prisoners of war, and those still listed as missing in action along with the USS Cole heroes. Command Master Chief of the USS Cole at the time of the attack, retired Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer James Parlier, and the ship’s executive officer, retired Navy Capt. Chris Peterschmidt, will deliver remarks before the names of the 17 sailors will be read. Highlights will include musical performances by Marine Band San Diego, a wreath-laying and a missing-man flyover. Free parking is at Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church and the French American School. Visit memorialdaylive.com.
Free outdoor concert
The La Jolla Music Society free outdoor Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert series presents Helena Holleran with her seven-piece band at 4:30 p.m. May 30 at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. The program blends jazz, soul, R&B, Afrobeat and Brazilian influences. Visit theconrad.org.
LAKESIDE
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
The annual Lakeside Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31 at the Lakeside Historical Society, 9906 Maine Ave and Parkside Street. Cones, sundaes and root beer floats will be $5 each. The event is in partnership with the Miss Lakeside Scholarship Pageant. Visit lakesidehistory.org.
LA MESA
Pancake breakfast fundraiser at fire station
The Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for all ages from 8 a.m. to noon June 8 at La Mesa Fire Station 11, 8034 Allison Ave. There will be pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Proceeds benefit the Heartland Fire Explorers Program. This year’s event will feature emergency preparedness training. The public can receive training in several areas, such as R, basic first aid and crime prevention. There will be training “stations” with information. Firefighters will give cooking demonstrations and answer questions. Cost is $5.
Parkinson’s group meets
The East County Parkinson’s Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 28 at the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Ave. The event is aimed at people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, friends and family. There will be educational information and fun activities. For questions, email [email protected].
Community Resource Center offers class
A free class on “Lasting Benefits in 2025” will be offered by Sharp Grossmont Hospital Community Resource Center from 2 to 3 p.m. May 29 at Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St. This class will offer a checklist of things people can do in 2025 that will provide tax benefits and possible new income streams. Free on-site parking is available. at (800) 827-4277 or visit sharp.com/classes.
LEMON GROVE
Paws in the Park
A Paws in the Park event for Lemon Grove residents will be from 9 a.m. to noon May 31 at Treganza Heritage Park, 3200 Main St. There will be pet vaccines, microchipping, dog licenses and adoptions along with more than 30 vendor booths and food for sale. ission is free. Visit lemongrove.ca.gov.
NORTH COUNTY
Games and book discussion
The North County Widows and Widowers Club holds various social events this month. Here are a few: Fun and Games events are June 1 and June 15 featuring a variety of board and card games; call 404-713-9762. The Book Club Lunch is at noon June 4 with lunch and discussion of this month’s book, “The Boys from Biloxi: A Legal Thriller” by John Grisham. Call 760-436-6425. Visit widowsandwidowersnc.com.
OCEANSIDE
Veterans group puts on car show
The Veterans Association of North County will put on its seventh annual Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14 at the VANC resource center, 1617 Mission Ave. The show will feature a wide range of extraordinary cars, trucks, and vehicles along with live music. All years, makes and models are welcome and trophies will be given to “The Best” in several categories. A pancake breakfast is at 8 a.m. for registrants. Breakfast, lunch and drinks are available for purchase. Parking is limited to the first 110 registrants. Free ission for spectators. Early bird car entry fee is $30 through June 11; $50 June 12-14. Visit vanc.me/car-show.
Memorial Day remembrance
Eternal Hills Memorial Park holds its annual Memorial Day remembrance at 11 a.m. May 26 at Eternal Hills, 1999 El Camino Real. The ceremony includes a commemorative bell toll to honor fallen heroes. The program will close with a benediction followed by a white dove release. A free lunch will be offered. Call 760-754-6600 or visit dignitymemorial.com.
Free movie screening at library
The movie series, A Man Alone, continues at 6 p.m. June 2 featuring a screening of “Dog Day Afternoon” at the Civic Center Library Community Room, 330 N. Coast Highway. Garrett Chaffin-Quiray, author and professor of Cinema Studies at Palomar Community College, will discuss the artistic and sociological character of the film and lead an open discussion afterward. The films focus on morally conflicted characters who are fighting to recover their humanity while facing danger. Light refreshments will be provided. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. Visit oceansidelibrary.org.
Veterans group hosts Marine colonel as guest speaker
The Veterans Association of North County hosts a Memorial Day ceremony from 10 a.m. to noon May 26 in the VANC resource center, 1617 Mission Ave. The guest speaker is retired Marine Col. Willy Buhl, deputy assistant chief of staff for government and external affairs, MCI-West. Free lunch will be served after the program. RSVP is required. Call 760-722-1277. Visit vanc.me/memorial-day-ceremony.
Two free lectures for community
LIFE, MiraCosta College’s Learning is For Everyone group, hosts a free presentation at 1 p.m. May 30 on “Swing, Swing, Swing-Benny Goodman” and at 2:30 p.m. on “Unsustainable Food Production.” The lectures are at MiraCosta’s Oceanside Campus istration Building 1000, at 1 Barnard Drive. Visit miracosta.edu/life.
RAMONA
Ramona Music Fest
Four bands will take the stage when Kiwanis Club of Ramona presents its 16th Ramona Music Fest from noon to 6 p.m. May 31 at Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 421 Aqua Lane. With headliner Ron’s Garage will be Flathead Sixx, Rockhounds, and Rewind Band. Prizes, opportunity drawings, silent auction items, Family Fun Zone, food, beer/wine, soft drinks, kettle corn, and a special drawing for a four-burner Blackstone griddle are among the events. ission is $25 at the door/$20 in advance for adults, $10 for ages 11 to 17, and free for children 10 and younger when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available online at ramonakiwanis.org and from Kiwanis .
Veterans groups hold ceremonies at memorials
VFW Post 3783 will hold ceremonies at 10 a.m. May 26 at Nuevo Memory Gardens, 532 Ash St., 11 a.m. at the World War II Memorial at the Ninth Street ballfield and noon at the Vietnam Memorial off state Route 67 at the Schwaesdall Winery, 17677 Rancho De Oro Drive. Call 760-789-7888 or visit vfw3783.org.
RANCHO BERNARDO
Renaissance Ensemble gives free concert
The Courtly Noyse Renaissance Ensemble will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. May 27 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s second-floor Community Room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The group will perform in Renaissance period costume the music of Shakespeare, including songs and dances from his plays, using a variety of reproduction Renaissance instruments. The concert is part of the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library’s 25th annual Chamber Concert series. ission is free; donations are appreciated. Reservations are not required, but seating is limited. Come early. Visit friendsoftherblibrary.org or email [email protected].
Veterans hold Memorial Day ceremony
A Memorial Day ceremony at the Rancho Bernardo Veterans Memorial begins at 11 a.m. May 26 at Webb Park, 11666 Avena Place. Participants will include of the Brigadier Gen. J.P. Holland Chapter, Military Order of World Wars; Scouts from BSA Troop 685; the Rancho Bernardo High School Madrigals Choir; and Westview High School NJROTC. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Visit rbvma.org.
Pancake Festival
The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society hosts its 18th annual Pancake Festival honoring the military from 8 to 11 a.m. May 26 at Webb Park with live music, a circus demonstration team, a silent auction and face painting. A raffle will be held adjacent to the Veterans Memorial, thanks to Los Rancheros Kiwanis Club. The cost to is $15; free for veterans, active military and children younger than 3. Visit rbhistory.org.
Tropical and Turquoise summer fundraiser
The nonprofit American Cancer Society Discovery Shop features turquoise jewelry, sundresses, sandals, hats and more for summer. Proceeds from the sale of the shop’s gently used, upscale donated merchandise the fight against cancer. The store is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays in the Plaza at Rancho Bernardo, 16787 Bernardo Center Drive. Call 858-385-0479.
SAN DIEGO
Police & Fire Championships
The 58th annual U.S. Police & Fire Championships is from May 31 to June 7 at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive. The California Police Athletic Federation hosts the multisport Olympics-style competition with athletes from across the country representing law enforcement, firefighters, and officers from corrections, probation, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. There will be more than 35 events, ranging from team sports such as basketball and soccer to individual competitions like track and field, swimming, and CrossFit. The event fosters camaraderie, physical fitness and community spirit among first responders from a wide variety of fields. Team fee is $80 through May 30 and $100 May 31 to June 7. Visit af.org/uspfc.
Junior League holds Meet & Greet
The Junior League of San Diego holds a New Member Meet & Greet to learn about the group’s mission and how to make a difference in the community and meet current at 6:30 p.m. June 4 and June 18 at JLSD Headquarters, 210 Maple St. RSVP at jlsd.org/us/application.
Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Monument
A Memorial Day celebration at the Logan Heights Veterans Memorial Monument will be held at 11 a.m. May 26 at the Memorial Monument in the 1900 block of Logan Avenue across from Chicano Park. The program includes taps, raising of the flag, the national anthem, prayers, speakers and the reading of names of past veterans. Guest speakers include former San Diego Chargers linebacker Donnie Edwards, co-founder of Best Defense Foundation, serving veterans. Returning home will be U.S. Air Force veteran Jim Estrada, local award-winning television documentary producer and CEO of Estrada Communications Group.
Mission Beach car show
The Father’s Day Cruise to Belmont Park & Car Show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 at Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd. Highlights include music, food, entertainment. The show is open to all makes, models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will be trophies for classics. $35 per vehicle entry fee due by June 8. Visit carshowcalifornia.com.
Gala aboard the Midway s veterans
Workshops for Warriors, a nonprofit that equips veterans and transitioning service with skills for careers in advanced manufacturing, will host the Forging Futures Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. May 31 aboard the USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive. Highlights include dinner, a live auction, entertainment and testimonials from program graduates. Proceeds the nonprofit, including its instructor certification program, allowing the nonprofit to expand its impact locally and nationwide. Visit wfw.org.
Widows group holds meetups
The San Diego Widows and Widowers group hosts its annual Americana Potluck picnic May 31 in Big Rock Park in Santee. The group will meet for its weekly Saturday walk at 8 a.m. May 31 at Lake Murray, followed by breakfast gathering at a local coffee shop. The group will also gather May 28 at Bully’s East for dinner. For reservations and details, email @wowsd.fun.
Midway Museum holds Legacy Week
A series of events will take place as part of the USS Midway Museum’s annual Legacy Week lineup. Visitors can meet former military aviators and see the planes they flew from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 25. On May 26, there will be a wreath ceremony at 9 a.m. in remembrance of service who died in the line of service. The event will include guest speakers, a flyover and ceremonial tossing of a memorial wreath over the ship in honor of the fallen. Also that day, there will be patriotic music by the ensemble of U.S. Coast Guard Arizona Band at 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. and patriotic entertainment will start at 12:30 p.m. with Bonita Vista High School’s internationally known show choir, Music Machine, performing on the flight deck. A moment of remembrance will be observed with a moment of silence at 3 p.m. Monday on the flight deck to honor those who have fallen while serving in the U.S. military. A remembrance wall and temporary exhibit with photos will be displayed May 23-26 in the Hangar Bay honoring military . Visit midway.org/legacy-week.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Chorale to perform audience favorites
The San Diego Master Chorale concludes this season with a concert, Mixtape, at 4 p.m. May 31 at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Ave., Coronado, and 4 p.m. June 1 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. The program features top-voted selections including the audience’s No. 1 pick, “Yesterday” by The Beatles, “Shenandoah” and Mozart’s “Requiem” — a favorite among both audience and singers. The concerts will also include Billy Joel’s “And So It Goes,” with a special appearance by the San Diego Children’s Choir during the performance in Coronado. The concerts will include “Requests” chosen from more than 50 write-in submissions, along with “Bonus Tracks” and a live audience vote during the concert to select the encore. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and military, $15 for students, and free for children younger than 12 at sdmasterchorale.org/mixtape.
SANTEE
Splash Bash for teens
The Santee Teen Center Splash Bash for Santee teens in grades 5-12, under age 17, is from 1 to 3 p.m. May 31 to swim for free at the Santee Aquatics Center at Cameron Family YMCA, 10123 Riverwalk Drive. SD Nights will provide on-site entertainment after the swim session from 3 to 5 p.m. All teens must be checked in by a legal guardian by 5 p.m. Santee staff supervision will be provided. Online registration is encouraged as on-site registration will be limited. Santee Teen Center hip or proof of residency is required. Visit cityofsanteeca.gov/our-community/city-special-events.
SOLANA BEACH
Annual Fiesta del Sol
The 44th annual Fiesta del Sol celebration is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 31 and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 1 at Fletcher Cove Beach Park. The event will feature live music, entertainment, food, drinks and family-friendly activities. This year’s free beachside festival includes a lineup of artists such as Z-Trip, The White Buffalo, Missing Persons, and Through the Roots, along with other performers. ission is free. Visit fiestadelsol.net.
Classic jazz concert at church
A Classic Jazz in Four Hands concert is at 6:30 p.m. June 10 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 424 Via de la Valle. The concert features Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi playing together on one piano. The duo will perform jazz classics, boogie-woogie and show tunes. A camera focused on the piano from above will allow the audience to see how the couple navigates the keyboard. A courtyard reception follows with free refreshments and a chance to meet the musicians. The event is presented by Concerts at Calvary. ission is free, but donations are appreciated to help cover the cost of the concert and the musicians’ travel. Visit calvarylutheranchurch.org.
Patriotic ceremony with dove release
A Memorial Day ceremony with a dove release will be held from 11 a.m. to noon May 26 in the Veterans Honor Courtyard at La Colonia Community Center, 715 Valley Ave. The Camp Pendleton Young Marines Color Guard will serve as honor guard. The Santa Fe Christian School Band will perform patriotic songs and doves will be released. The Veterans Memorial wall honoring Solana Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars can be viewed. Light refreshments will be available. Call 858-720-2453.
VISTA
Annual Strawberry Festival
The 14th annual Vista Strawberry Festival is from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 25 in historic downtown. The day starts with a 5K run at 7:30 a.m. Highlights include a costume contest, a strawberry pie eating contest and a strawberry ice cream sundae eating contest along with live music and entertainment on several stages, food court, beer garden and a street fair filled with vendors of all types along with a Carnival Zone that opens before the event. Carnival hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. May 23, 2 to 11 p.m. May 24 and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 25 at Vista Magnet Middle School Field. Little Miss Strawberry will be crowned at the event. ission is free. Carnival tickets are $2-$45. There is free parking and shuttles every 15 minutes from Vista High School and the Vista Courthouse. Visit strawberryfest.com.
Event to spotlight Vietnamese, food, culture
The Gloria McClellan Senior Center will host a community cultural event on June 5 that will spotlight Vietnam’s food, history and heritage. The event coincides with the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The event will include a roundtable discussion titled “Vietnam, a Nation at the Crossroads of History” at 10:30 a.m. moderated by journalist Tim O’Leary. An audience Q&A will follow. A Vietnamese-themed lunch will be served after the Q&A at noon. The will include a Vietnam native who emigrated to the U.S., a first-generation Vietnamese American, and two American veterans of the Vietnam War. Thao L. Ha, a sociology professor at MiraCosta College, will be one of the ists. There will be live music. The event is free except for lunch, which is $4 per person for ages 60 and older, or $8 per person for all others. The center is at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Lunch reservations are required. Call 760-643-5288 or visit gmacvista.com.
Veterans groups hold Memorial Day gathering
A Memorial Day Ceremony will be presented by VFW Post 7041 and American Legion Post 365 at 10 a.m. May 26 at Vista City Hall, 200 Civic Center Drive. Lunch will be afterward at the American Legion Post, 1234 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Church hosts talk at senior center
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Carlsbad-Vista holds it annual free talk at 7 p.m. May 27 on “Is Jesus’ Work a Model for Today?” The speaker is Alexandre Fisher, who explains the practical application of Jesus’ teaching in daily life, including through physical healing. The event is held at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Everyone is welcome. Call 760-724-3383.
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