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Thursday, Oct. 15

Worldly topics: North County Chapter of the World Affairs Council member Bill Thayer will talk about how the U.S./China relationship is evolving during the group’s 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 meeting. It will be at the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.

Storytime: One Book, One San Diego Storytime will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The story will be “Books on Bikes” by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell. This is for ages 3-6 and their caregivers. There will be additional stories and songs, followed by Stay and Play. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Teen craft: Teens in grades 6-12 can make a succulent pumpkin at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Planners to meet: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.

Learn to dance: The Wranglers are offering an introductory square dance class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. No partner or experience needed. Your first class is free. For details, visit squaredancewithus.com.

Friday, Oct. 16

GOP women: Author, Florida radio personality and community organizer Ian Hamilton Trottier will speak at the 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 Rancho Bernardo Republican Women luncheon meeting. It will be at The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $40. RSVP by 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at rbrepublicanwomen.org.

Oktoberfest: The San Rafael Parish Knights of Columbus Valley of Angels Council will host its annual “Evening in Bavaria” at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 in the San Rafael Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will be lots of German food, a German band, kids activities, a raffle and more. Cost: $25 for adults, $10 for ages 6-18 and free for age 5 and under. Buy at the door. Proceeds will benefit various charities.

Line dancing: The 4S Ranch Library will host a free line dancing for adults only from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 in the library, 10433 Reserve Drive. For details, call 858-673-4697.

Saturday, Oct. 17

For poodles: The annual Poodle Palooza Extravaganza will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 in Webb Park, 11666 Avena Place in Rancho Bernardo. This is for poodles and poodle mixes that do not shed. There will be a parade, entertainment, contests, demonstrations, a silent auction, Canine Good Citizen testing and novice trick testing. Cost: $25 per poodle. Register in advance at tinyurl.com/RBpoodles26 or at the event. Spectators, including well-behaved leashed dogs, are free. Proceeds will benefit 4 Paws of Love pet therapy. For details, visit 4PawsOfLove.org.

Adult craft: Adults can create a succulent pumpkin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign-up is required. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Watercolor class: Kids can learn how to paint with watercolors at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Space is limited. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Free concert: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church presents a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. The New City Sinfonia, under the direction of Alyze Dreiling, will perform “Mysterious Mountain” by Alan Hovhaness and the “Mother Goose Suite” by Maurice Ravel. Piano soloist Helena Wei will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto in C Major, K. 467 the “Alvira Madigan.” All are welcome. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 17010 Pomerado Road. Questions? Email liz@rbcommunity.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Learn about Tchaikovsky: Mehdi Sarram will talk about Russian composer Pyotr ilyich Tchaikovsky at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Gateway Park Senior Living, 12751 Gateway Park Road. Cost: $6 for CEC members, $8 for nonmembers. Register at cecrb.com.

Young professionals: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting of the Young Professionals Group to connect emerging leaders, rising talent, and early- to mid-career professionals at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the chamber’s office, 13029 Danielson St., Suite 120. The group provides a welcoming space to build relationships, share ideas and grow professionally. Non-member guests can attend free of charge for their first event. Register at Poway.com.

Poway council: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit poway.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Free distribution: The North Inland Substance Use Prevention organization will provide information and distribute free naloxone from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Networking for women: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting of the Women Pros Plus Networking Group at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at UVAS Winery, 14053 Midland Road. The networking group is focused on connecting women in the business community. Non-member guests can attend free for their first event; chamber membership required thereafter to participate. Register at Poway.com.

Adult book club: Adults can discuss the book, “The God of the Woods,” by Liz Moore at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Thursday, Oct. 22

Dia de los Muertos: Learn about the history and traditions of the Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

History talk: Historian Mark Carlson will talk about Hoover Dam at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Gateway Park Senior Living, 12751 Gateway Park Road. Cost: $6 for CEC members, $8 for nonmembers. Register at cecrb.com.

Come celebrate: The Rancho Bernardo Library will host a free Filipino American Heritage Celebration at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 in the library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Make a macaque (monkey) craft and a torn paper flag while supplies last. Enjoy music by Filipino American artists. All ages welcome. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Teen craft: Teens in grades 6-12 can make Halloween slime at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

October mixer: The Poway Chamber of Commerce’s October mixer will include food, drinks, a silent auction and a chance to win the Rollover Jackpot at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at The Hop Stop, 14055 Midland Road. Free for chamber members and first-time guests; $25 for returning guests. Register at Poway.com.

Friday, Oct. 23

Age well: The community is invited to “Healthy Living – Optimal Aging” hosted by Rancho Bernardo Community Church from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at the church’s Fellowship Center, 17010 Pomerado Road. Gain insights and encouragement from a panel of experts highlighting four key pillars essential to wellness: physical fitness, nutrition, hearing and legal/financial planning. Lunch will be served. Cost: $15. Register and pay by Oct. 19 at the church office or tinyurl.com/RBhealthyliving. For questions, email homer.kathryn@gmail.com.

Play bingo: The San Rafael Catholic Church Women’s Fellowship is hosting a bingo night on Friday, Oct. 23 in the Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with play at 7 p.m. Cost: $10 to play eight games with three chances to win each game. Cash prizes and all proceeds go to charity. Light refreshments. Men and women ages 18 and up welcome.

Saturday, Oct. 24

Yard sale: The San Diego North County Inland Gogo Grandmothers will hold a big yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at 16740 Martincoit Road in Poway. There will be lots of home decor, small furniture, toys, books, holiday items, vintage treasures, jewelry and more. Proceeds benefit the Gogo Grandmothers who are raising their orphaned grandchildren in Malawi, Africa. Cash, Venmo and credit cards accepted. For details, call melody at 661-972-7999 or visit gogograndmothers.com.

Halloween carnival: The National Charity League will host a Halloween carnival at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Kids can enjoy fun carnival games and a haunted hallway. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Halloween fun: Old Poway Park will be the home of “Once Upon a Hallowe’en” from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. There will be a “Nightmare Before Christmas” zone, Trunk-or-Treat, haunted house, carnival rides and trips on the Poway Midland Railroad for a nominal fee. Food and drinks will be sold. Check-in for the costume parade at 3:30 p.m. The park is at 14134 Midland Road. For details, call 858-668-4576 or visit tinyurl.com/PowayOnceUpon26.

Sunday, Oct. 25

Cultural celebration: A Filipino American History Month celebration is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Share books and more: The Rancho Belles will hold a book and knickknack exchange during its 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 gathering. Bring gently-loved books and knickknacks to swap for something new-to-you. Admission is free. It will be held in the Eastview Community Center, 17520 Drayton Hall Way in Rancho Bernardo. RSVP by emailing Ranchobelles@gmail.com.

Jazz concert: The Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library will have the Peter Sprague Trio perform for its 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Chamber Concert Series in the library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The trio will perform jazz stylings of samba, bebop and Americana ballads. The concert is free, but cash donations will be accepted. Seating is on a first-come basis. For details, visit FriendsOfTheRBLibrary.org or call 858-538-8163.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Art workshop: Artist Noreen Ring will lead a North County Society of Fine Arts workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Ring will instruct how to complete neurogenic drawing, doodling and watercolor for whimsical paintings with an other world feeling of  universality. The workshop will be at the Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center, 10152 Rancho Carmel Drive. Cost: $45 for NCSFA members, $55 for non-members. Register in advance at ncsfa.org.

Music talk: Musician Vincent Young will talk about the Broadway music of Richard Rodgers at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Gateway Park Senior Living, 12751 Gateway Park Road. Cost: $6 for CEC members, $8 for nonmembers. Register at cecrb.com.

Halloween fun: The Rancho Bernardo Library will host a Halloween celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. There will be a Halloween craft while supplies last, face painting after 4 p.m. and a musical performance by The Microphone Doctors at 4 p.m. Wearing costumes is highly encouraged, just keep them fun and appropriate for the setting. All ages welcome. For details, call 858-538-8163.