CARLSBAD
‘Stellaluna’ staged this week at Flower Fields
New Village Arts presents “Stellaluna,” based on the book by Carlsbad author Janell Cannon, from Thursday to Aug. 22 outdoors at The Flower Fields. The production, adapted by Aleta Barthell and directed by Samantha Ginn, features teens and young adults with neurodiversity. The one-hour show is at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 2 p.m. Aug. 22. Tickets are $10; $5 for students. Tickets must be purchased online at least six hours before showtime; no in-person sales. Seating will be assigned based on the order of the reservation and ticket level, and will follow household social-distancing policies. Masks must be worn at all times and ticket holders are asked to stay home if they are feeling sick in any way. Visit newvillagearts.org.
DNA genealogy subject of webinar Saturday
“I Received My DNA Results: Now What?” will be presented by Thomas MacEntee in webinar format to the DNA interest Group, sponsored by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The webinar is free; registration is required at nsdcgs.org/webinars.
‘Welcome Back Shabbat’ event set
Congregation B’nai Tikvah hosts a free community “Welcome Back Shabbat at the Beach” at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Oceanside Harbor Beach. Cantor Larry Kornit will lead in song and there will be a beach barbecue. Bring something to share for the dinner and canned goods for Interfaith Community Services. Visit bnaitikvahsd.org or call (760) 650-2262.
Republican club holds luncheon Aug. 24
Carlsbad Republican Women Federated will hold a luncheon at 11 a.m. Aug. 24 at the Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road. The group will host a number of candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in the Sept. 14 special election, including John Cox, Steve Chavez Lodge, Joseph Luciano and Anthony Trimino. Melanie Burkholder, candidate for the 76th Assembly District, will moderate the forum. Candidates will present their platforms, followed by questions from the audience. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; program begins at 11 a.m. Cost is $32 per person; advance reservations are required. Reserve and pay online by noon Friday at carlsbadrepublicans.com. For questions, call (760) 415-7006.
DEL MAR
Wildfire preparedness workshop offered
Business and property owners along with residents on San Dieguito Drive, Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Racetrack View Drive and Oribia Road are invited to join a virtual Neighborhood Wildfire Preparedness Workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The workshop provides information and gathers input for developing a neighborhood-specific wildfire evacuation plan. A citywide workshop is planned for the fall. Register at bit.ly/3rWlPmG. View livestream at www.delmar.ca.us/359/Watch-Meetings-Live-On-Demand/watch.
ENCINITAS
Cruise Night
set for Thursday
Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association’s free Encinitas Cruise Nights with classic cars and live bands is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, featuring the Secret Car Club, North County Cruisers and Heartbeat Classic North County SD Car Club with live music from The Sea Monks, Tower 7 and The Retro Rocketts. All classics are invited. There will be three half-street closures on F, G and H streets; reserved space for car clubs along South Coast Highway 101. The event, sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts, is held on the third Thursday of each month through September. Visit encinitas101.com.
Vegan food festival
slated for Saturday
The monthly Encinitas Vegan Food Popup is back from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the e101 Marketplace lot, 459 S. Coast Highway 101. The event features 20 plant-based food vendors from throughout the county. Several nonprofits will provide information. Visit veganfoodpopup.com.
ENCINITAS
Donations sought for League’s thrift shop
The nonprofit Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito seeks donations of clean clothing, decorator items, art and jewelry at its volunteer-run thrift shop, 1542 Encinitas Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Proceeds support philanthropic outreach assistance programs in North County. Call (760) 634-1091 or visit alrsd.orgCQ.
Taste of Encinitas coming up
The 32nd Annual Taste of Encinitas is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 31, with live music, along Coast Hwy 101 in downtown Encinitas, hosted by Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association and presented by Compass. A $40 ticket, gets participants tastes from a number of local restaurants and wine and beer samples at Sip Stops. There will also be sparkling water, soda and juice. Tickets include food and 10 drink samples. Same-day tickets are $50, if any are left. Tickets often run out ahead of timeVisit shopencinitas101.com or the Encinitas 101 office, 818 S. Coast Hwy 101.
ESCONDIDO
Gun owners group holds annual picnic
San Diego County Gun Owners hosts its annual communitywide summer picnic from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Mike’s BBQ, 1356 W. Valley Parkway. The event includes updates on the group’s advocacy, educational and training efforts, along with information on events, gun safety classes and new gun laws. Admission is free. Nonmembers are welcome. Visit sandiegocountygunowners.com.
NORTH COUNTY
Virtual update on Alzheimer’s research
The Alzheimer’s Association hosts a virtual Town Hall meeting 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday online via Zoom led by Dr. Claire Sexton, director of scientific programs and outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association. Topics include “How Close are we to a cure” and ‘Can a blood test tell me I have Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear’ along with discoveries in Alzheimer’s and dementia research and brain health. Register at bit.ly/researchupdate2021.
New hours at San Diego Public Library branches
The San Diego Public Library has new hours at the 26 branch libraries with in-person services from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Visit sandiego.gov/public-library/in-person-library-services.
Blood donors to receive ‘Black Widow’ shirts
The San Diego Blood Bank will hold several blood drives in parking lots in North County:
Palomar Medical Center Escondido, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 2125 Citracado Parkway.
City of Poway, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at 13325 Civic Center Drive.
The Island at Carlsbad, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at 5806 Van Allen Way.
Albertsons, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at 1459 Main St., Ramona.
CVS, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at 1101 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook.
Donors receive a limited-edition Marvel “Black Widow” T-shirt and Comic-Con retro pins while supplies last. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.
Goodwill San Diego holds Hiring Tuesday events
Nonprofit Goodwill San Diego holds Hiring Tuesday Events 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where folks can be interviewed in-person at a number of Goodwill retail locations throughout San Diego County, including North County in Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo and Vista. Applicants must apply online at sdgoodwill.org before the event and bring a printed copy of the application to the interview. Goodwill uses the revenue from the sale of donated goods at its retail stores, outlet centers and online at shopgoodwill.com to fund job training programs, employment services and community resources. Visit sdgoodwill.org.
OCEANSIDE
Operation Appreciation to thank local military
The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce hosts Operation Appreciation 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 21 to thank local military and their families. Active-duty military from Camp Pendleton and other local military bases are invited for free food, live entertainment featuring the Kenny Marquez Band and a Fun Zone for their children. The event will be in a street fair setting on Pier View Way just east of North Coast Highway. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. with a Marine Corps Color Guard presenting colors. A free trolley sponsored by the Riverside Sheriff’s Department will offer rides to the event from the SALT parking structure on North Cleveland Street and the Transit parking garage, Cleveland and Seagaze Streets. Bring military ID.Civilians can buy tickets for food and fun zone. Visit OceansideOperationAppreciation.com.
Brother Benno’s seeks sponsors for golf fundraiser
Brother Benno’s Auxiliary will host its 3rd annual “Pay It Forward” Charity Golf Fundraiser at the Camp Pendleton Marine Memorial Golf Course Oct. 5 and seeks sponsors. A range of sponsorships levels are offered including for civilian golfers and businesses. Proceeds and donations benefit the work of the Brother Benno’s Foundation, helping the area’s working poor and homeless. Sponsorships range from $150 to $5,000 and include golf carts, breakfast, lunch and game of golf. Visit brotherbenno.org/golf-2021.
POWAY
Poway Americana Festival coming
The annual Poway Americana Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 22 on Midland Road. The free festival presented by the Poway Chamber of Commerce features the Madame Mechanic Classic Car Show, a variety of food choices from local vendors, crafters, entertainment, beer garden and kid zone, typically drawing some 10,000 attendees. New this year will be the Poway Community Heroes area, celebrating local public safety agencies with vehicle tours, information and giveaways from the Sheriff’s Unit, Fire Department and others. Visit poway.com/index.php/spring-family-festival.
Thrift store holds opening celebration
ReRuns Resale Shoppe, a boutique resale shop that benefits the Friends of Poway Seniors, will celebrate its store opening with a free ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday at 12511 Poway Road. Refreshments will be served. Visit bit.ly/3jQres0.
RANCHO BERNARDO
Clothing drive for youths at church
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church holds a drive-thru school clothing drop-off from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at 17010 Pomerado Road to benefit Solutions for Change, homeless students attending the Monarch School and low-income students in Poway Unified School District. Items sought include pants in kid/youth sizes 5-18, leggings, athletic shorts, tops for girls, T-shirts for boys, hooded sweatshirts, underwear, socks and shoes. Gift cards are also appreciated. Visit rbcommunity.org/events.
Republican women’s club holds brunch
Rancho Bernardo Republican Women Federated will hold a Membership Brunch meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Broken Yolk Cafe, 11630 Carmel Mountain Road. Cost is $25. The guest speaker is Carl DeMaio, chairperson of Reform California. Register at rbrwf.org.
RANCHO SANTA FE
Garden club hosts
talk on care of roses
The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club hosts a presentation by Master Consulting Rosarian Frank Brines at 10 a.m. Monday at 17025 Avenida de Acacias. Brines will share his know-how on the care and feeding of roses. The event will include a plant exchange and attendees are encouraged to bring succulents, cuttings, bulbs, and seeds to swap. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. Entry is $15; free for members. Space is limited; reservations are required at [email protected]
Shelter to Soldier
to hold annual gala
Oceanside-based nonprofit Shelter to Soldier hosts its ninth annual “Be the Light” fundraising gala from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea Del Cielo. The gala benefits the nonprofit, which adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Event highlights include small bites, beverages and a silent auction, followed by seated dinner with a veteran testimonial and live auction emceed by auctioneer Clint Bell along with live music by K. Emeline. Cox Communications is the presenting sponsor. Tickets cost $250 at bit.ly/bethelight9.
Church collecting backpacks, supplies
Village Church is collecting backpacks and school supplies for homeless and under-served children in grades K-6 across the county. Backpacks with supplies will be distributed to the church’s mission partners countywide. Supplies sought include pencils, colored pencils, wide-ruled paper, notebooks, index cards and insulated water bottles that can be placed in backpacks. Drop off donated items by Aug. 22 at the Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias. Also checks can be sent to the Village Church with a note “backpacks” on the memo line. Email [email protected]; Visit villagechurch.org.
Free Concert on the Green
The 9th annual free Concert on the Green is 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday Aug. 22, presented by the Village Church.
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food for a twilight picnic. Live music will be performed by jazz musician Dante Fire on the lawn across from The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on the corner of Avenida de Acacias & La Flecha. For questions, email [email protected].
SOLANA BEACH
Concert at the Cove Thursday
The free summer “Concerts at the Cove” series hosted by the city of Solana Beach and Belly Up Tavern are from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 26, at Fletcher Cove Park. Rolf Olsen will perform this week. Bring beach chairs and picnics; no alcohol, tobacco, pets or personal barbecues. Visit cityofsolanabeach.org.
VISTA
‘Chorus Line’ opens this week at Moonlight
The Broadway musical “A Chorus Line” will hit the stage at the Moonlight Amphitheatre from Wednesday to Sept. 4. Director and choreographer Hector Guerrero will restage the original choreography. The first two weeks of performances are Wednesday through Sunday nights. The third week is Wednesday through Saturday. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for dining and picnicking; curtain rises at 8 p.m. A socially distanced seating area will be in the theater’s “great lawn.” Patrons in any of the other seating areas must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the performance. Face masks are required. Tickets are $17-$59 at moonlightstage.com or (760) 724-2110.
VISTA
Toe Tappers troupe recruiting dancers
The Toe Tappers are seeking tap dancers older than 55 who are interested in performing with a senior tap dance troupe. Dancers must be available to rehearse twice weekly from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays in Vista. The group performs throughout North County. Call (760) 845-5705 or visit toetappers.org.
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