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Thursday, April 30

Storytime: Poway Onstage will host a fun Local Hero Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Friday, May 1

Spring camping series: Hike a trail, catch some fish or relax and take in the beauty of the outdoors starting at 1 p.m. Friday, May 1 and continuing through 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2 at Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road. The movie “Bolt” rated PG will begin after sunset and popcorn will be available. Fee is $31 per vehicle. Reservations are required and spots are limited. Fishing permits are not included but can be purchased at The Lookout. For details, call 858-668-4772.

Learn more: San Diego Oasis will hold its “Aloha to Adventure! Taste of Oasis Catalog Pick Up Party” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 1 at its Rancho Bernardo location, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. The Hawaiian-themed free event will include refreshments, mini fitness classes, instructor previews and opportunity drawings. For details, call 858-240-2880.

Kids Night Out: Kids in grades 1-5 can enjoy a themed night of recreation games, arts and crafts, movies and presenters from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 1 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center-Oak Hall, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Dinner and a snack are provided. Fee is $13 for Poway residents and $26 for non-residents. Space is limited. Registration is required. For details, call 858-668-4671.

Saturday, May 2

Chalk art: The 16th annual Chalk It Up chalk art contest will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2 in Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18488 W. Bernardo Drive. All ages are welcome to participate. It is free to enter. Prizes will be awarded. For details, visit rbcommunitycouncil.com.

Horse show: The Poway Valley Riders Association is hosting the American Horse Association All Breeds Horse show at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2 at the PVRA grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road in Poway. Spectator admission is free. Leashed dogs are welcome. A food truck will be available. For details, visit pvra.com.

Free food: Lifebridge Church will hold its monthly food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2 in its lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The food distribution is made possible through Buckheart Ranch, a San Diego Food Bank agency. Recipients usually receive boxed and canned goods and fresh produce. For questions, email Tom Rogers at btrogers2014@gmail.com.

Food drive: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a drive-thru food collection from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Donations will be given to the 4 Community Care food pantry that serves families and seniors living within the Poway Unified boundaries dealing with food insecurity. Needed items include cereal; pasta and pasta sauces; rice; jam; canned meals like stew, soups, chili; and canned fruit, beans and meats. Cash and checks are appreciated, written to Penasquitos Lutheran Church with 4CC in the memo section.

Art festival: The Kristin Osborn Student Art Festival will showcase creativity and celebrate the talent of young aspiring artists from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Hosted by the Poway Arts and Crafts Guild, attendees can engage with students and hear stories behind their work.

Garden tour: The Bernardo Gardeners Club will hold its annual spring tour from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2. It will feature four gardens in Poway, two in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $30 per person. Buy tickets in advance at Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court in Poway, and El Plantio Nursery, 1322 San Pasqual Valley Road. Buy on tour day, with cash or check only, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edelweiss Bakery’s patio, 11639 Duenda Road in Rancho Bernardo. For questions, call 858-405-2051 or email bernardogardenersclub@gmail.com.

For tweens: The Rancho Bernardo High School Art for All Club will lead kids ages 8-12 in making a colorful watercolor flower bouquet. The free activity will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2 in the library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Registration is required at tinyurl.com/tweenart5-2. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Sound healing: Adults are invited to attend a session of sound healing with Liz Myers to alleviate anxiety and promote a deep sense of relaxation through a variety of percussion instruments at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Sunday, May 3

Riding show: The Poway Valley Riders Association is hosting the SoCal Ranch Riding show at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3 at the PVRA grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road in Poway. Spectator admission is free. Leashed dogs are welcome. A food truck will be available. For details, visit pvra.com.

Zumba: Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Pasifika Zumba class at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Monday, May 4

Support group: Jessica Romero from Southern Caregiver Resource Center will talk about free services for caregivers during the 10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 4 Parkinson’s Support Group meeting for all North County Inland communities. It is for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. It will be in the San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will also be breakout sessions. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.

Injury prevention: Dr. Henry Chambers will discuss simple strategies to protect your shoulders, knees and tendons when playing pickleball to prevent common injuries at 11 a.m. Monday, May 4 during a San Diego Oasis class. It will be in Oasis’ Rancho Bernardo center, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive.  Cost: $15. Register at SanDiegoOasis.org with class # 2135. For details, call 858-240-2880.

Baby storytime: Children can enjoy a baby storytime with HOPE: Infant Family Support Program at 11 a.m. Monday, May 4 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Tuesday, May 5

Poway Chamber Open House: Meet the Poway Chamber of Commerce’s staff, board members, local business owners and city officials while learning about what the Chamber has to offer during an Open House from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 at 13029 Danielson St., Suite 120. Light refreshments will be served. For details, visit Poway.com.

For teens: The Rancho Bernardo Library is offering a free air plant craft activity for ages 12-17. It will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 in the library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Participants will use colorful beads and wire to design a decorative hanging air plant or an air plant secured to a rock. Registration required at tinyurl.com/53953ktd. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Poway council: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit poway.org.

Wednesday, May 6

Open house: Positive Toastmasters Rancho Bernardo will hold an open house from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive in RB Community Park. Light refreshments will be served. Come learn how Toastmasters can help improve your speaking and leadership skills. For details, call 858-527-8831.

Thursday, May 7

Worldly topics: Robert Ning will talk about fossil fuel powered desalination plants providing ample water supply at the 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7 North County Chapter of the World Affairs Council meeting. It will be at The Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.

For women: Vocalist and guitarist Mike Chamberlin will perform a program of “Music Through the Decades” at the Thursday, May 7 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon. It will be held at Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach 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. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. May 1 with Sylvia at 858-521-8790 or Sherrill at 858-688-4720. Do not send a text.

Senior Services Group: Attend a meeting of the Poway Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Services Group from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at the San Diego Oasis at Rancho Bernardo Innovation Center, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. The purpose of this group is to support the Chamber’s mission to build and strengthen relationships for members and the business community by providing leadership, education, advocacy and networking for those serving an older population. For details, visit Poway.com.

RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.

Friday, May 8

Find gifts: San Diego Oasis will hold its Spring Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 8 at its Rancho Bernardo facility, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. Admission is free. Local artisans will showcase their handmade goods, such as jewelry and home decor. All ages welcome. The event is dog friendly. For details, call 858-240-2880.

Saturday, May 9

Crafts fair: Bernardo Winery will hold its 49th annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9 on the winery grounds, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte in Rancho Bernardo. Admission and parking are free. No pets allowed. For details, visit BernardoWinery.com.

Patriotic women: The Rincon del Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9 in The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Marilyn McPhie will talk about Ina Coolbrith, the first California poet laureate. Cost: $35. Prospective members are welcome. Reservations are required. For details, visit escondido.californiadar.org.

Adult craft: Adults can learn about Ikebana at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign-up is required. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Sunday, May 10

Morning hike: Moms can skip breakfast in bed and join Docent Celeste Larson on a 5.5-mile loop through Blue Sky Ecological Reserve at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 10 at the reserve, 16275 Espola Road. Enjoy a coffee break at The Lookout at Lake Poway before the group circles back. All hikes meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot. Remember to bring water.

Crafts fair: Bernardo Winery will hold its 49th annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 10 on the winery grounds, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte in Rancho Bernardo. Admission and parking are free. No pets allowed. For details, visit BernardoWinery.com.

Mother’s Day celebration: Enjoy a tea party with the Poway Symphonette at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Light refreshments will be available on the patio. For details call 858-513-2900.

Tuesday, May 12

Art demo: The North County Society of Fine Arts is inviting the public to a free art demonstration. Award-winning artist Susan Berkowitz will show how to create a collage using found objects during the Tuesday, May 12 NCSFA meeting in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. A social with refreshments is at 11:30 a.m., the general meeting at noon and demonstration goes from 12:30 to 2 p.m. For details, visit ncsfa.org.

Helping survivors: Keelin Washington, program specialist with Generate Hope, will talk about its efforts to help survivors of sex trafficking heal, find housing, trauma therapy, education and vocational support during the 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive, in RB Community Park. Cost: $15, includes refreshments. RSVP by calling Linda at 858-487-8041. Proceeds will benefit Brandeis University.

Thursday, May 14

PUSD board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14 in the district office’s community room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit powayusd.com.