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Thursday, June 5
Zumba class: Instructor Kay Yep will lead a Zumba class at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. The weekly class is being rescheduled from Mondays to Thursdays. For details, call 858-513-2900.
PUSD Board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.
RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Friday, June 6
Book bargains: The Friends of the 4S Ranch Library is holding a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 6 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. There will be gently-used fiction, non-fiction and children’s books; DVDs and more. 4S Library Friends can enter at 9:30 a.m. hips are $15, payable at the event or 4SranchFOL.org.
Chamber benefits: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a Member Tools & Benefits Drop-in Clinic to offer help with building a Business Directory listing, boosting visibility and business connections, and improving marketing strategies from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, June 6 at the Poway Library’s Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. For details, visit Poway.com.
Kids’ Night Out: Kids in grades 1-5 can enjoy a themed night of recreation, games, arts and crafts, presentations and movies from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 6 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Cost: $13 for Poway residents, $26 for non-residents. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 858-668-4671.
Saturday, June 7
Find bargains: Seven Oaks Community Garage Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7. Many houses are participating. For a list of addresses, stop first at the Seven Oaks Community Center parking lot, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Some sellers will also be in the parking lot.
Intergenerational Garden: The County’s Aging and Independence Services is sponsoring a project to turn an “eyesore” at the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults into a welcoming space, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Volunteers will be tearing out the old garden to get it ready for a new one with native, medicinal and edible plants. The center is at 18402 W Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Volunteers of all ages are needed for Saturday and for the replanting on Saturday, June 21. For more information, Chris Meador at [email protected].
Free food: LifeBridge Church will hold its monthly food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7 in its lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The food is made possible through Buckheart Ranch, a San Diego Food Bank agency. Typically distributed are boxed and canned goods, plus fresh produce. For questions, email Marty Redman at [email protected].
Food drive: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church will hold a drive-thru grocery collection from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Items will go to New Day Urban Ministries, which helps those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity while rebuilding their lives. Needed are canned meals, meats, fruits, soups, chili, and vegetables; boxed pasta; cereals; oatmeal; snacks and plastic jars of peanut butter, jelly, and pasta sauces. Donations of cash or checks written to “New Day Urban Ministries” appreciated.
Book bargains: The Friends of the 4S Ranch Library is holding a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. There will be gently-used fiction, non-fiction and children’s books; DVDs and more. The $1 bag sale will begin at 1 p.m. 4S Library Friends can receive a free bag of books from 1 to 4 p.m. hips are $15, payable at the event or 4SranchFOL.org.
Folk festival: San Diego Folk Heritage will host its annual Sam Hinton Folk Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. There will be music performances, music jams and storytelling. For details about the free event for all ages, visit sdfolkheritage.org.
Horse show: Saturday June 7 . The Poway Valley Riders Association will present a youth and family-oriented Gymkhana show at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the PVRA grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road. It is open to kids and adults riding western or English. Standard Gymkhana patterns will be used. Riders of all levels are welcomed Spectators and leashed dogs are welcome to watch for free. Visit PVRA.com for details.
Casino fun: The Poway Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a casino night starting with happy hour at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7 in the VFW 7907 Post, 12342 Old Pomerado Road in Poway. Enjoy food, drinks and casino games. There will be blackjack, roulette and craps. The dealers are also instructors. There will also be raffle drawings. Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door. To buy in advance call 858-748-7907 or email [email protected]. Proceeds will local veterans and their families in times of need.
Sunday, June 8
Movie screening: Chabad of Poway will host a pre-release screening of “Guns & Moses” at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8 at 16934 Chabad Way in Poway. The movie tells the story of a small-town rabbi who becomes an unlikely gunfighter after a violent attack on his community. ission is free, with options for $36 preferred seating and $180 “seat-sponsor” packages. RSVP at ChabadPoway.com/gunsandmoses.
Dance recital: Ms. Debbora’s School of Dance will present its 36th annual recital featuring local dancers ages 2 and older performing tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical and acro styles at noon and 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Performances will include a danced version of “The Wizard of Oz.” For details, call 858-748-0505.
Monday, June 9
For adults: A free DIY Patriotic Wreath Workshop will be offered to adults at 5 p.m. Monday, June 9 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. All supplies will be provided. Registration required at bit.ly/AdultDIYJune2025. Walk-ins allowed, if space is available. Call 858-538-8163.
Spring concert: The Poway High School Band will perform its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, June 9 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Tickets: $15, sold at the door. Email [email protected] with questions.
Tuesday, June 10
Connections Group: Attendees of this referral networking group can introduce themselves during a round robin and learn from guest presenters from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Poway Chamber of Commerce, 13029 Danielson St., Suite 120. Details at Poway.com.
Art history: Artist Julia Fister will discuss the art of Peter Paul Rubens at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 10. 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, June 11
Senior craft: Seniors age 50-plus are invited to make a printed seashell during a monthly Art & Soul craft series from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11 at Community Park – Willow Room 306 at 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. All supplies are provided. Cost: $5. in person at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center front desk. For details, call 858-668-4671.
For women: A luau-themed event will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 when the Poway/PQ branch of American Association of University Women holds its last general meeting of the year. It will be at the Eastview Community Center, 17520 Drayton Hall Way in Rancho Bernardo. There will be bingo, snacks and more. Guests are welcome. RSVP by June 9 by emailing [email protected].
Nonprofit networking: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a Nonprofit Meet & Greet to allow nonprofits and businesses to meet, network and collaborate at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 at Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center, 15529 Sycamore Canyon Road in Poway. at Poway.com.
Thursday, June 12
Blood drive: The American Red Cross will collect blood from donors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Registration is required online at RedCrossBlood.org. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Worldly topics: Wendy Bashant will talk about teaching China’s new generation during COVID during the 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12 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.
Friday, June 13
Teen party: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old are invited to play laser tag at a Teen After Hours Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 858-513-2900.
Saturday, June 14
Flag ceremony: The Poway Veterans Park Committee in partnership with the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 70, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Elks Lodge and the American Legion will host a free annual flag retirement ceremony from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at Poway Veterans Park, 14134 Midland Road. For details, call 858-668-4576.
Law talk: The San Diego Alliance of Braver Angels will host a thought-provoking discussion on the tension between the Judicial and Executive branches of the U.S. government from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details or to RSVP, email [email protected].
History talk: Javier Gonzalez-Meeks, an assistant professor of history at Grossmont College, will present “Explore Medieval Spain Through the Life and Adventures of El Cid” at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14. The free talk is part of the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Speaker Series. It will be at the Rancho Bernardo History Museum in Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit rbhistory.org.
Summer program: An Adult Summer Reading Program will include a free concert featuring protest music from the 1960s through the 1990s at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Family campout: A family-friendly campout will be hosted by the city of Poway from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14 to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 15 at Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road. Activities include guided evening hikes, campfire with s’mores and a magic/comedy show by Extreme Rahim. Bring your own camping equipment, dinner supplies to barbecue and grill/charcoal. Fishing and boating will be available for an extra fee. Cost: $65 per vehicle for Poway residents, $78 per vehicle for non-residents. at Poway.org/campouts.
Tuesday, June 17
Classic rock music: Musician Lisa Campbell will play and discuss the music of Led Zeppelin and Journey at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 17. 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.
For teens: Students entering grades six to 12 can make a free birdhouse at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Limited supplies, including birdseed, will be provided. Registration required at bit.ly/TeenDIYJune25. Walk-ins allowed, if space is available. Call 858-538-8163.
PUSD Board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 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, June 17 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.
Wednesday, June 18
Story fun: Park Ranger Storytime will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Listen to a California State Parks Ranger read a story and talk about how to access free park resources. All ages welcome. Seating is on a first-come basis. Call 858-538-8163.
Thursday, June 19
Planners to meet: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19 in the Bernardo Heights Community Center, 16150 Bernardo Heights Parkway in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.
