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Thursday, March 19
Cast ballots: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will accept votes in its District E and G elections from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in RB. District E represents Seven Oaks and the Remington Club, while District G includes High Country West, Camino Bernardo, Deerwood, The Falls, The Villas, Tizon and other residential developments within the RB Industrial Park. For details, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.
Pony storytime: Kids can meet a miniature pony during a storytime at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Chamber mixer: Community members, organizations and businesses can meet, network and collaborate at the Poway Chamber of Commerce’s mixer set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Enjoy food, drinks and drawing prizes. Register on the events calendar at Poway.com.
Planners to meet: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.
Friday, March 20
Celebrate spring: Hikers are invited to look for signs of spring during a hike with Docent Celeste Larson from 7:45 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 20 at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road. The vernal equinox occurs at 7:46 a.m. so don’t be late for this season opener. The hike through the reserve and around Poway Lake is a moderate 5.5-mile loop. For details about the free hike, call 858-668-4781.
Saturday, March 21
Native American center: Take a docent-led tour of the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail in Poway. Visitors can experience native gardens, artifacts, a replica Kumeyaay village and ancient bedrock mortars. Tours are free and no registration is required. For details, visit Poway.org.
Movie tunes: The North County Winds Band will present its “Stage and Screen” concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21 in St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway. The 65 musicians will present music from the John Wayne western “The Cowboys,” James Bond, “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Showboat” and several Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals. Cost: $20 for the general public, $15 for seniors and free for students with ID. Buy at the door or in advance at tinyurl.com/NCwinds3-21.
Pokemon party: Celebrate Pokemon’s 30th birthday with games, crafts and fun activities at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Poway Library. 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Teen fun: Teens in grades 6-9 are invited to a laser tag event from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. The first half of the event includes activities that participants rotate through and the second half is an unstructured hangout session where teens can listen to music, complete an art project or play a variety of board, yard and video games. Pizza and dessert are provided. Cost is $6 per person. Register at Poway.org. For details, call 858-668-4671.
Sunday, March 22
Free concert: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church will present a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22 in the church sanctuary, 17010 Pomerado Road. The RB Community Chancel Choir, soloists and professional orchestra will perform parts two and three of Handel’s “Messiah.” All are welcome. For details, email liz@rbcommunity.org.
Classical music: The Poway Symphony Orchestra will present “Mendelssohn Classics” at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22 in the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. It will feature award-winning violinist YuEun Gemma Kim as the guest soloist. Tickets: $45-$55 for general admission, $38-$50 for seniors (65-plus), $18-$25 for students (ages 13-22) and $15 for youths (12 and under). Buy at powaysymphonyorchestra.org.
Tuesday, March 24
Early bird networking: Start the morning with a chance to pitch your business, create new connections and kick-off your workday during the Poway Chamber of Commerce’s Early Bird Network meeting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 at Cully’s Restaurant, 13252 Poway Road. Register on the events calendar at Poway.com.
For women: Debbie Serban from Serban Wellness and Fitness will talk about movement and strength as people age during the 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 Rancho Belles meeting. All are welcome to learn simple, practical ways to improve balance, maintain muscle and keep doing the activities they love. The event is free. It will be held in the Eastview Community Center, 17520 Drayton Hall Way in Rancho Bernardo. For details, email Ranchobelles@gmail.com.
Free concert: Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi will perform klezmer and Romani music at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s second-floor community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The free concert is geared toward teens and adults. Seating is limited, on a first-come basis. The group consists of violinist Yale Strom, vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz, tenor saxophonist and flutist Tripp Sprague, guitarist Fred Benedetti and contrabassist Luke Little. For details, call 858-538-8163. This is a Friends of the RB Library concert.
Wednesday, March 25
Library for All: Trinity Theatre Company will give an interactive presentation of the book “The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever” by Dawn Casey at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Library for All is a monthly arts and crafts program for adults with special needs. People of all abilities are welcome. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Music talk: Musician Vincent Young will discuss the Frank Sinatra era of music at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. 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.
Adult game day: Adults can enjoy an afternoon of trading card, board and video games at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Thursday, March 26
Blood drive: The Red Cross will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign-up is required. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Worldly topics: The North County Chapter of the World Affairs Council will host members retired Ambassador Irving Tragen and William Thayer, who will talk about current Latin American issues at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26. The meeting will be at the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.
History talk: Historian Mark Carlson will discuss the background of the Crimean War at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26. 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.
Local Hero Storytime: Learn about Poway’s Backyard Produce Project and plant a seed to take home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Open mic: FAAB Productions presents “Open Mic … Mostly Halal Edition” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Bahar Indian Restaurant, 10436 Craftsman Way, Suite 120 in 4S Ranch. There is no cover charge, Masala Chai will be free and attendees can purchase from the full Halal menu. The event will be family friendly. First-timers and beginners are welcome to share their talent as performers. Sign up at tinyurl.com/OpenMic3-26. For details, email aqchohansolo@gmail.com.
Friday, March 27
Folk concert: Dulcimer artist Kevin Roth and singer-songwriter Leatea (San Diego native Dylann Jelden) will perform at the 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 San Diego Folk Heritage Concert in Old Poway Park’s Templars Hall, 14134 Midland Road. Tickets: $25 for general admission, $20 for SDFH members and free for youths 17 and under. Buy at the door or in advance at ticketweb.com. There is a nominal online fee. For details, visit sdfolkheritage.org.
Saturday, March 28
Art workshop: The North County Society of Fine Arts is offering a collage workshop inspired by the collections of Henri Matisse from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The instructor will be Robin Douglas, a leader of art classes and lectures at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Cost: $40 for NCSFA members, $50 for non-members. Register and pay in advance at ncsfa.org.
Flower arranging: Learn the art of floral arrangements during an adult craft session at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign-up is required. For details call 858-513-2900.
Worship music: Mesa View Baptist Church will hold its fourth annual International Night Of Worship – Unity in Praise event at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 in the church, 13230 Pomerado Road in Poway. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The event is free. Performers will include the Mesa View Baptist Church Mass Choir, Mesa View IOP Praise Dancers, Victory Praise Dancers, Hālau Ka Lei Kukui Hiʻilani, Zemer Yeshua and members of Kehilat Ariel Messianic Synagogue. For details, call 858-485-6110.
Monday, March 30
Bilingual storytime: A Spanish bilingual baby and toddler storytime is set for 11 a.m. Monday, March 30 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Resources available: A Southern Caregiver resource table will be set up from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, March 30 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Thursday, April 2
For women: “The Hat Lady” will describe the historical significance of vintage women’s hats modeled by club members at the Thursday, April 2 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon in Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Church Road in Poway. Social hour begins at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Cost: $42, payable via check or cash at check-in. Guests are welcome. RSVP by 5 p.m. March 27 by calling 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, April 2. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.