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Thursday, April 9

Worldly topics: San Diego World Affairs Council President David Edick Jr. will talk about Russia’s wartime economy during the 10 a.m. Thursday, April 9 North County Chapter of the World Affairs Council meeting. It will be in the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.

Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old are invited to make cream glue keychains at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Friday, April 10

Safety hike: Park Ranger Yoly Cohen will lead a hike while offering safety tips such as how to identify poison oak at 9 a.m. Friday, April 10 at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road. All hikes meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot. Remember to bring water.

Saturday, April 11

Tool sharpening: The Seven Oaks Woodworking Club will sharpen knives, serrated knives, scissors, and garden and hand tools on Saturday, April 11 at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Drop off items between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Pick up late Saturday or Monday, April 13. Cash or check. No chainsaws, power tools or saws. Questions? Call or text 336-587-9000.

Solving crimes: Monica McCall, a DNA criminalist with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Regional Crime Lab’s Forensic Biology Unit, will talk about how forensics are used to solve crimes at the 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11 AAUW Poway/PQ branch meeting. It will be in the Eastview Community Center, 17520 Drayton Hall Way in Rancho Bernardo and open to the community. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by emailing aauwboard@gmail.com by April 9.

DAR to meet: Alan Myers will talk about women of the American Revolution during the 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11 Rincon del Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting. It will be at The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Prospective members are welcome. Cost: $35. RSVPs required at escondido.californiadar.org.

History talk: Steve Freers will give an historical overview of Rancho Guejito for the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society’s free speaker series at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11. It will be in the RB History Museum at Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte. Freers is a recognized authority on Native American rock art and archaeological and historic analyst for Rancho Guejito’s management. For details, visit rbhistory.org.

Free concert: The Rancho Bernardo Library’s free 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11 Discovery Concert will feature rising young stars Ashwika Nittoor, Hannah Carrasco, Arianna Lee and Tate Haslam. The concert will be in the library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Seating is limited, available on a first-come basis. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Sunday, April 12

Earth Day: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will host its 10th annual RB Earth Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 12 in Webb Park, 11666 Avena Place. There will be vendors, kids’ activities, seed starter kits, a family-friendly scavenger hunt, face painting, opportunity drawings, live entertainment and more. Admission is free.

Watercolor class: Kids can create a watercolor craft at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Poway pageant: The 62nd annual Miss Poway Scholarship Pageant will start at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Twenty contestants will compete for eight royal titles. Doors open at 3 p.m. Admission is $15 per person. For details, visit MissPowayScholarshipPageant on Facebook.

Monday, April 13

College night: A Poway High School College Presentation Night will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 13 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Free admission. For details, call 858-748-0505.

Tuesday, April 14

Summer camp sign-ups: Registration for summer camp begins for Poway residents from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at the Poway City Hall Community Services Department, 13325 Civic Center Drive. Poway residents have priority registration before it opens to non-residents on Wednesday, April 15. For details, call 858-668-4570 or visit poway.org/classes.

Meet the author: Poway author Gregg Brandalise will discuss his latest book, “The Death of Us All” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 in Poway Community Church, 13501 Community Road. The book was inspired by the life of Sister Dorothy Stang. Light refreshments will be served.

Art talk: Artist Julia Fister will discuss Dutch still life painting at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14. 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.

Art demo: Award-winning artist Rose Irlan will demonstrate her palette, waves in action and how she captures light and compositions during the North County Society of Fine Arts meeting. It will begin with a social at 11:30 a.m., followed by the meeting. The demonstration will be 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. All are welcome. For details, visit ncsfa.org.

Ensuring justice: Amy Kimpel of the California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic will speak at the 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. The Justice Clinic provides representation to individuals wrongly convicted of a crime, with the goal of getting them released from prison. Cost: $15, includes refreshments. RSVP by calling Linda at 858-487-8041. Proceeds will benefit the Brandeis University Library.

Teen game day: Teens in grades 6-12 can play video, role-playing and trading card games at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Wednesday, April 15

STEAM Kids: Children can learn about bird feeders at a science, technology, engineering, arts and math activity at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Networking for women: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a WomenPros Plus Networking Group at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Villa de Vida, 12341 Oak Knoll Road. The chamber hosts this monthly event to allow women in the business community to meet, network and collaborate with each other. Non-member guests can attend free for their first event. Register at Poway.com.

Book club for adults: Adults can discuss the book, “The First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Thursday, April 16

Planners to meet: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.

Friday, April 17

Spring camping series: Hike a trail, catch some fish or enjoy the beauty of the outdoors during a spring camping series offered by the city of Poway from 1 p.m. Friday, April 17 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road. A presentation of the movie, “A Bug’s Life,” rated G will start after sunset and popcorn will be available. Reservations are required. The fee is $31 per vehicle. Fishing permits are not included but may be purchased at The Lookout. For details, call 858-668-4772.

GOP women: Brad Hunsaker, former director of legal services for the Anthony Robbins Companies, will talk about the Bill of Rights during the 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday, April 17 Rancho Bernardo Republican Women luncheon at The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $40. RSVP by 6 p.m. Friday, April 10 at rbrepublicanwomen.org.

Talent show: The third annual “Sing Out Poway” talent show will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 17 in the Old Poway Park gazebo, 14134 Midland Road. The contestants will be local youths and teens, ages 6 to 18, who are singers or in bands. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $35 for VIP seating, with a 15% discount being offered on menu items from the Hamburger Factory. Tickets can be purchased at the event. For details, email John Wismont at john2sart@gmail.com. The competition is being hosted by the Poway Woman’s Club and John Wismont Productions.

Saturday, April 18

Cinderella ballet: The Southern California Ballet will bring to life through music and dance the story of Cinderella at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. For details, call 858-748-0505.

Heritage discussion: Ahmad Joudeh will give a presentation on Arab American Heritage at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Sunday, April 19

Explore Wild Horse Trail: Get outdoors and enjoy nature by joining Preserve Wild Poway on a guided hike along the scenic Wild Horse Trail starting at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, April 19 at the Iron Mountain Trailhead at state Route 67 and Poway Road. This 3.8-mile loop features rolling hills, peaceful ponds and chances to spot local wildlife all in the heart of Poway’s open space. Plan for about 1.5 to 2 hours on the trail. Leashed dogs are welcome. Be prepared for some rocky terrain with sturdy shoes recommended. Parking is limited so arrive early. For details, email contact@preservewildpoway.org.

Monday, April 20

For teens: The Rancho Bernardo Library’s Teen Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 20 in the library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Teens can learn about opportunities to volunteer for projects and events while developing leadership skills and earning credit hours. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Tuesday, April 21

Opera talk: Mehdi Sarram will discuss “The Barber of Seville” and other operas by Gioachino Rossini at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21. 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.

Poway council: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit poway.org.

Wednesday, April 22

Music talk: Musician Vincent Young will play and discuss his favorite tunes from across genres, including symphonic jazz and light classical, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. 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.

Earth Day volunteer event: Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to the land. Join Preserve Wild Poway and the Friends of Metate Meadows from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the Metate Meadows South Poway Staging Area, 13299 Metate Lane off Community Road in Poway. Volunteers will remove invasive artichokes and support healthy native habitat in Poway’s open spaces. The hands-on project includes light digging and bending on natural terrain so come prepared for some activity. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes or hiking boots. Bring gloves and a shovel if you have them. For details, email contact@preservewildpoway.org.

Thursday, April 23

History talk: Historian Mark Carlson will discuss British Royal Navy Adm. Horatio Nelson’s naval tactics at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23. 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.

PUSD board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23 in the district office’s community room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit powayusd.com.