CARLSBAD
Smaller Carlsbad Village Street Faire coming July 25
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will hold a smaller version of the Carlsbad Village Street Faire 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25, 2021 in Carlsbad Village around State Street and Grand Avenue. Highlights include a food court and vendors selling arts and crafts, antiques, unique clothing and items from around the world.
, a food court, and more. https://carlsbad.org
shuttle lots located at The Shoppes at Carlsbad and the Poinsettia Train Station. CDC recommendations for gatherings in a crowded outdoor setting, people who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to do so, or wear a mask. This event is sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center.
San Diego County Gun Owners hosts its monthly North County meeting starting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, at Gunther Guns, 2717 Loker Ave. West, Suite B, Carlsbad. The free meeting is open to the public. Meeting topics will include updates on SDCGO’s advocacy, educational and training efforts, as well as information on shooting socials, gun safety classes and new gun laws. For more information, visit www.sandiegocountygunowners.com.
Ceramics group meets at senior center
Ceramics Wednesdays, 1–4 p.m., 106, The ceramics group meets 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Attendees work on their own projects and bring their own supplies. Free. Call 760) 602-4650. Visit carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/adults-50.
CARMEL VALLEY
Piazza Carmel puts on free Movie Nights 6:30 p.m. July 22 and 29 at 3810-3890 Valley Centre Drive. Pre-movie activities include a free weekly craft for kids, ages 12 and younger and drawings for a chance to win prizes from the center’s merchants. No reservations needed. There is seating or you can bring your own lawn chair. “Sonic the Hedgehog” will be shown July 8. Visit Piazza Carmel’s Facebook page.
July 22: Dora the Exlorer (youtube.com/watch?v=gUTtJjV852c)• July 29 Raya and the Last Dragon (movies.disney.com/raya-and-the-last-dragon)
Kid’s Happy Hour is Thursdays
One Paseo puts on a Kid’s Happy Hour, 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays at 3725 Paseo Place. The free weekly event series features family friendly entertainment, such as puppet shows, storytelling and bubbles along with snacks from One Paseo’s restaurants. Visit onepaseo.com.
ENCINITAS
Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s 2nd annual Rescue Pet Summer Olympics start July 23rd and continue through August 5th. While human athletes compete in Tokyo, Rescue pets will be competing here in the United States. Categories include Swimming, Gymnastics, and Track & Field.
These are virtual Olympics. You don’t need to wear a mask and you don’t even need to stand six paws apart. Send us videos of your pets showing off their athletic ability (even if it’s by accident.) For more information log on to www.sdpets.org or call 760-753-6413.
JULY21 Alison Luedecke And Margaret Tait Cellist Margaret Tait and pianist Alison Luedecke will perform works by Bach, Dvořák, Fauré, and Bartók.
Wednesday, July 21, 12pm, free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive encinitasca.gov/Concerts.
ESCONDIDO
The United States Submarine Service Inc. Scamp Base meets at 10 AM: July 24, 2021 at Charlies Family Restaurant, 210 North Ivy Street, Escondido, CA. 92025, The veterans group is open to submarine crew who have qualified to wear the warfare specialty pin, the dolphins (Silver or Gold). Others can apply to become associate members. Visit ussvi.org.
The Escondido Public Library runs a Virtual Crafting Culture Series featuring Stick Dice Games 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24 via Zoom.
Participants learn to make a stick dice game with Cathleen Chilcote Wallace, Luiseño storyteller, teacher, and writer. Highlights include a brief presentation of local native history and traditional storytelling. Register and pick up a craft kit at the library before the event for the bilingual crafting event;translations will be provided by members of Rincon Literario. Early registration required at smartbooking.escondido.org/Events/EventInfo?EventID=218&mc_cid=0288b58104&mc_eid=3b64fe67de. Visit escondidolibrary.org.
Hospice holds volunteer orientation
The Elizabeth Hospice holds a free volunteer orientation session noon to 1 p.m. July 20 via Zoom. Attendees learn about virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities, ranging from serving as a patient companion, providing caregiver respite and performing aromatherapy to sewing Cuddle Bears and officiating at veteran pinning ceremonies. Information will be provided on the application and training process. Other orientation dates include 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 4; 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 17 and 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 1. Register at (800) 797-2050 or [email protected].
NORTH COUNTY
UCSD Osher Lifelong LearningWednesdays, July 7–28, 9:30–10 a.m., FreeUCSD Osher recorded lectures offer lifelong learningwith weekly group discussions every Wednesday. • July 21: The Federalist Papers (Part 2)• July 28: Charlie Chaplin – The Early Days of Film 1889 – 1977A link to the lecture will be sent after the discussion to all registered students. Register https://extension.ucsd.edu/olli/search-results?searchtext=The+Federalist+Papers&all=1
Blood donors to receive Comic Con T-shirts
The San Diego Blood Bank will hold several blood drives in parking lots in North County:
Mission Square Shopping Center, Oceanside 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at 1062 Mission Ave, Oceanside 92054-Parking Lot.
Grocery Outlet, Fallbrook 1 to 6 p.m. July 26 at 1101 S Main Ave, Fallbrook 92028-Parking Lot. All donors will receive a Comic Con Limited-Edition t-shirt (while supplies last, sizes subject to availability.)
Panera Bread ‑ Escondido Monday, July 26, 2021 from 9:00 am – 2:00pm 1286 Auto Park Way donors will receive a Comic Con Limited-Edition t-shirt (while supplies last, sizes subject to availability.)
Office Depot ‑ Encinitas is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the
San Diego Blood Bank.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 10:00 am ‑ 3:30 pm
WHERE: 1018 North El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024-Parking Lot. All donors will receive a Comic Con Limited-Edition t-shirt (while supplies last, sizes subject to availability.)
Donors will receive a Comic Con limited-edition T-shirt, while supplies last. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Appointments are required. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.
The San Diego Humane Society offers a 50 percent discount on adoption fees for small animals July 13-18 as part of its “All the love, half the price,” promotion. The half-off adoption fee applies to rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and rats. The animal shelter has more than 200 such small animals currently in its care. Fees are $15 for rabbits and guinea pigs and $5 for hamsters and rats. Visit sdhumane.org/adopt.
OCEANSIDE
The Oceanside Sea Lions sponsors a golf tournament 1 p.m. July 23 at Emerald Isle Golf Course, 660 S El Camino Real. Net proceeds will benefit Rady Children’s Hospital for childhood cancer. There will also be a raffle with prizes. Register at oceansidesealionsclub.com.
Supervisor Jim Desmond to speak at republican club meeting
The Republican Club of Ocean Hills hosts Jim Desmond, San Diego County Supervisor District 5, as keynote speaker noon Wednesday at Enzo’s BBQ, 4111 Oceanside Blvd. Supervisor Desmond will offer his thoughts on Lunch is $25 and includes an entrée, salad, and drink. Cash or check only at the door (credit cards not accepted). Email Rep[email protected] or call (760) 497-6117. Visit republicanclubofoceanhills.com.
Watermelon fest at farm stand
Mellano Farm continues its Watermelon Weekend Festival 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at 5750 N River Rd., with a harvest of red and yellow watermelon, tractor rides, concerts, vendors and strawberry u-pick field along with produce, flowers, honey and herbs. Visit facebook.com/mellanofarmstand.
RANCHO SANTA FE
Church collecting clothing, furniture, toiletries for SD Rescue Mission
The Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe is collecting clothing, shoes, small electronics, toys, furniture and toiletries among other items July 25 to support the thrift shop that funds the San Diego Rescue Mission. Item can be dropped off 8 a.m. to noon in the church’s lower parking lot, 6225 Paseo Delicias. Monetary donations also appreciated; donation receipts provided upon request. Visit villagechurch.org or email [email protected].
Comic-Con International is including the rescue facility in its virtual July programming with a Center-hosted panel entitled Animals in Graphic Novels and Games as part of Comic-Con @ Home. The virtual panel discussion, is on July 25 at 11 a.m., features Chris Ryall and Keith Arem and is hosted by Robert Rice from Omniscape. The panel look at the unique and special qualities that animals bring to the world of superheroes. Helen Woodward Animal Center is throwing a PAWmicon-themed Weekend including pop-culture-named orphan pets, giveaways, photo opportunities and the PAWSplay Costume Competition. On Saturday, July 24 at 9:30am, PAWSplay Costume Competition returns in-person, to the Center’s education pavilion. Those who wish to participate can sign up here: https://my.animalcenter.org/event/pawmicon-2021/e346864. The entry fee is $10 per pup proceeds support programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Cosplayers will serve as judges and be available for photo opportunities after the contest. A Comic-themed Kid’s Craft for younger attendees.
Pop-culture-named orphan pets, Comic-themed giveaways and photo backdrops for adopters July 23-25. animalcenter.org.
SOLANA BEACH
Concerts at the Cove return
The free summer “Concerts at the Cove” series hosted by the City of Solana Beach and the Belly Up Tavern are from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 26, featuring Billy Watson this Thursday July 22 at Fletcher Cove Park. Bring beach chairs and picnics; no alcohol, tobacco, pets or personal BBQ’s. The lineup includes Billy Watson and Salty Papa this month. Visit cityofsolanabeach.org
July 29: Salty Papa
August 5: The Sully Band
August 12: Bayou Brothers
August 19: Rolf Olsen
August 26: Brawley
VISTA
“Beauty and the Beast,” hits the stage at the Moonlight Amphitheatre
Moonlight Stage Productions’ 40th anniversary summer season features Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” 8 p.m. July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1 and August 3-7 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for dining and picnicking. A socially distanced seating area will be in the theatre’s “great lawn.” Patrons in any of the theatre’s other seating areas must be fully vaccinated or have a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours of the performance. Facemasks required. Tickets are $17-$59 at moonlightstage.com or (760) 724-2110.
The Vista Family History Center, 1310 Foothill Drive, will present a free class July 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.:
Turbo charge your genealogy research with Google – tips and tricks. Learn to use a variety of Google tools along with Google search to research your family tree, find your ancestors and stay organized. Visit familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Vistafhc.
Vista Community Clinic offers HIV counseling and testing and HIV health care and support services. Preventative services include HIV and STI education, rapid HIV and HCV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and alcohol and drug treatment. “CHATncsd,” a branch of the clinic’s outreach programs focuses on high-risk youth. (760) 631-5000 x 7000.
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