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THURSDAY, FEB. 23 DONATE PRODUCE – Backyard produce to help local families can be donated 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo, and The Connection Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Poway. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 858-485-5449. POWAY KIWANIS CLUB MEETS – County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister talks to the Poway Kiwanis Club about the local economy. The meeting begins at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at The Hamburger Factory, 14122 Midland Road. For more information, visit www.powaykiwanis.org. HEARTSAVER FIRST AID – This class provides instruction on the general principles of first aid, as well as medical, injury, and environmental emergencies. This $45 class goes from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Pomerado Hospital, 15615 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes. RB ROTARY MEETS – Ambassadorial Scholar Monica Ingarevalo discusses her experiences in San Diego compared to Ecuador at a meeting of the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club noon on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo. More information can be found at www.rbrotary.org. WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETS – Dr. Alexander DeVolpi discusses the events that led up to World War I at the World Affairs Council, North County Chapter meeting 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 23 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. CURBING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Superior Court Judge Christine Goldsmith discusses domestic violence and how the courts deal with it at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. The cost is $5 for CEC members, $7 for nonmembers. RB TEA PARTY – Woody Woodrum talks about “How to Win in 2012” at the RB Tea Party meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. Everyone welcome, refreshments will be served. BEREAVED FAMILY SUPPORT – A free monthly meeting for bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents and close friends of families that have lost a child of any age, Bereaved Parents of the USA, San Diego North Inland Chapter, is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 and every fourth Thursday at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. RSVP at bpsdni.bpchapter.org. FRIDAY, FEB. 24 JOB FAIR – Find a job at the Spring Job Fair 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 24 in the Poway Community Center auditorium, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Hosted by Rep. Duncan D. Hunter, San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, the Poway Chamber of Commerce and the North and East County Careers Centers. ‘VEGGIETALES’ MOVIE – A premiere showing of the “VeggieTales” movie, “Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men” is 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at Living Way Church, 13609 Twin Peaks Road, Poway. This free event includes dinner, photos, games and crafts. For more information, call 858-486-1441. SATURDAY, FEB. 25 RUMMAGE SALE – The VFW Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a rummage sale to benefit their organization. The event goes from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the VFW Post 7907, 12342 Old Pomerado Road. For more information, call 858-748-7907. GUIDED HIKE – Join docent Mike Thacker on a hike at Piedras Pintadas and learn about the natural history and early Kumeyaay culture. The hike goes from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Bernardo Bay Natural Area. To reserve a spot, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . LESSON ABOUT KUMEYAAY INDIANS – Learn about the rich, cultural heritage of the Kumeyaay Indians from Judy Alvarez. This event goes from 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Rancho Bernardo Glassman Recreation Center. RSVP by calling 858-674-2275, ext. 14. RUMMAGE SALE – Maranatha Chapel is hosting a rummage sale to benefit youth missions. The sale starts at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25 in the church Fellowship Hall, 10752 Coastwood Road, 4S Ranch. For more information, call 858-613-7800. HEALTH, FITNESS FAIR – Health screening, classes, free lunch and a special presentation by certified personal trainer Alex Signorello are among the activities at the Health & Fitness Fair 12:30  to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Ed Brown Senior Center, 18402 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. RSVP by Feb. 20 to 858-487-9324. RB AAUW MEETS – “Tea and Mrs. Roosevelt,” a one-act play written and produced by PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre for Rancho Bernardo AAUW in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Eleanor Roosevelt’s death, will be presented at the RB AAUW meeting 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo. Cost is $30. Guests welcome. To register for brunch, call 858-451-0728. HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING – The Elizabeth Hospice seeks those interested in volunteering in hospice care. Volunteer training is 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, Saturday, March 3 and Saturday, March 10 at The Elizabeth Hospice Administrative Office, 150 W. Crest Street, Escondido. Call 760-737-2050 to reserve a spot. SUNDAY, FEB. 26 THE KUMEYAAY – PAST TO PRESENT – Join docent John Kordela on a hike to learn which plants and animals were, and still are, used by the Kumeyaay Indians. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot. MONDAY, FEB. 27 RB DEMOCRATIC CLUB – Mike Garcia speaks about the events and goals of the Occupy San Diego movement at a meeting of the Rancho Bernardo Democratic Club 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. The public is invited. KNITTING GUILD – “Adjusting Patterns for Size” is the topic at the San Diego Knitting Guild meeting 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Hand-knit red scarves will be donated to the American Heart Association. Guests welcome. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. TUESDAY, FEB. 28 STRATEGIC PLANNING – Gary Rossi discusses strategic planning working with the Malcolm Baldridge school of Performing Excellence. This free lecture begins at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. JOIN FRIENDS OF SIKES ADOBE – The Steering Committee of the soon to be formed “Friends of Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead” invites the public to an introductory membership meeting. This meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Remington Club, 16925 Hierba Drive. For more information, visit www.sdrp.org. DEAD MEN TELL MANY TALES - San Diego County Chief Medical Examiner Glenn Wagner, M.D., discusses how pathologists find clues to how a person died. This event, sponsored by the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. The cost is $5 for CEC members, $7 for nonmembers. More details at www.cec.org. NATIVE PLANT CLUB – Cactus wren conservation and habitat restoration in San Diego County is the topic of Sara Motheral of the San Diego Safari Club at a meeting of the Lake Hodges Native Plant Club 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17100 Bernardo Center Drive. For more information, visit lhnpc.org or call 858 487 6661. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29 INCREASED SCHOOL CHEATING – Former USD Dean of Arts and Sciences, Pat Drinan, Ph.D., explores the reasons why cheating has increased in school. This event, sponsored by the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, begins at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. The cost is $5 for CEC members, $7 for nonmembers. DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – Join the 4S Ranch Library in celebrating author Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The event is from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the 4S Ranch Library, 10433 Reserve Drive. For more information, call 858-673-4697. EXPLORE RELIGIONS – Buddhism is the topic of Dr. Karma Lkeshi Tsomo, associate professor of Theology and Religious Studies at USD, during Lenten University 2012 at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. A soup supper is served at 6 p.m. No charge. Free-will offering. For details, call 858-487-2159. THURSDAY, MARCH 1 POWAY KIWANIS CLUB MEETS – Member Lee Haviland discusses his volunteer efforts in Baja California with the Poway Kiwanis Club. The meeting begins at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 1 at The Hamburger Factory, 14122 Midland Road. For more information, visit www.powaykiwanis.org. RB ROTARY – The RB Rotary Club holds a meeting where Rotary Past District Governor Larry Scott discusses the Rotary’s “Don’t Wait – Vaccinate” program. This meeting begins at noon on Thursday, March 1 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway. More information can be found at www.rbrotary.org. RB WOMAN’S CLUB – Jo Dee Jacob, CEO of Girl Scouts San Diego, will speak at the Rancho Bernardo Woman’s club luncheon 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Guests are welcome. Cost is $26. Make reservations by Monday, Feb. 27 by calling 858-385-9073. CEC AT RB – The Volante Chamber Players perform pieces by five European composers and explain their styles at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. The cost is $5 for CEC members, $7 for nonmembers. FRIDAY, MARCH 2 CITY OF HOPE – Tina Malka, assistant director of the Anti Defamation League, discusses the neo Nazi group, “California Reich,” also known as the “National Socialist Movement” in Escondido, at 1 p.m. Friday, March 2 in the Rancho Bernardo Library meeting room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Refreshments will be served. Send $10 reservation to Enid Harris, 12868 Camino de la Breccia, San Diego, CA 92128 before the meeting, since the library does not permit paying at the meetings. KIDS’ TURN GOLF TOURNEY – A golf tournament and spa day to benefit Kids’ Turn San Diego begins at noon Friday, March 2 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The day ends with an awards dinner and auction. To register and for more details, visit www.birdeasepro.com/kidsturn. SATURDAY, MARCH 3 “LOOK AND SEE” HIKE – Join docent Carol Crafts on a slow paced hike around Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at the south end of the parking lot off Espola Road in Poway. For more details, call 858-668-4781. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 EXPLORE RELIGIONS – Islam is the topic of Dr. Bahar Davary, associate professor of Theology and Religious Studies at USD, during Lenten University 2012 at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. A soup supper is served at 6 p.m. No charge. Free-will offering. For details, call 858-487-2159. THURSDAY, MARCH 8 DIAMOND GATEWAY WOMEN – World War II veteran and local resident Dom “Monte” Montemarano talks about Honor Flight San Diego, a nonprofit that funds visits by veterans to Washington memorials, at the Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at Mt. Carmel Church of the Nazarene, 10060 Mt. Carmel Road, Rancho Penasquitos. For more details, call 858-484-4022. FRIDAY, MARCH 9 RB TRAVELERS – A travelogue on Bhutan is presented by Tom Sterling when the Rancho Bernardo Travelers meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 9 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Guests over 18 welcomed. For more details, call 858-451-3964. SATURDAY, MARCH 10 ANTIQUES APPRAISAL – The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Antique Appraisal Faire is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at their museum in the Bernardo Winery. Appraisals by certified appraisers are $10 per item with a maximum of three items per person. For reservations, call 858-485-0387. SHARING NATURE WITH CHILDREN – Join docent Dave Meier on an interactive hike to introduce children to the wonderful world of nature at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the south end of the parking lot off Espola Road in Poway. For more details, call 858-668-4781. FREE CONCERT – Musician Mandobasso performs at a free concert as part of the Acoustic Showcase. This concert begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. SUNDAY, MARCH 11 BLUE SKY HIKE – Bring a camera and capture the beauty of the landscape, flowers, and wildlife on a nature photography hike with docent Bob Kiang in the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 11 at the south end of parking lot off Espola Road in Poway. For more details, call 858-668-4781. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – “Finding Out What Is Available to You” is the topic at a caregiver support group meeting 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14 at Poway Adult Day Health Care Center, 12250 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway, in the business park. Complimentary adult day care is available during the meeting. To arrange care, call Liz Landram at 858-748-5044. THURSDAY, MARCH 15 POWAY KIWANIS CLUB MEETS – Marketing expert Ron Weinberg speaks to the Poway Kiwanis Club at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 15 at The Hamburger Factory, 14122 Midland Road. For more information, visit www.powaykiwanis.org. SATURDAY, MARCH 17 BLUE SKY HIKE – Engage all the senses on a hike in the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve with docent Teresa Bullock. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 17 at the south end of the parking lot off Espola Road in Poway. For more details, call 858-668-4781. SUNDAY, MARCH 18 RBHS PROM EXPO – The Rancho Bernardo High School PTSA presents their third annual Prom Expo and Fashion Show 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18 in the school’s Main Quad, 13010 Paseo Lucido. See the latest prom fashions at this fundraiser for this year’s Grad Nite. Tickets are $2 to $10 and are available at www.rbhspromexpo.org. Free admission to those who donate a prom gown in good condition. BLUE SKY’S FLORA, FAUNA – Explore the animals and plants of the habitats in the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve with naturalist Ale Franklin. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 18 at the south end of the parking lot off Espola Road. For more details, call 858-668-4781. SUNDAY, MARCH 25 KUMEYAAY BUILDING MATERIALS – Join naturalist John Kordela to learn how the Kumeyaay found shelter and food while living at what is now the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 25 at the south end of the parking lot off Espola Road in Poway. For more details, call 858-668-4781. SATURDAY, MARCH 31 BIRDWATCHING HIKE – Join docent Teresa Norris to check out the feathered friends at the Blue Sky. Ecological Reserve. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 31 at the south end of the parking lot off Espola Road in Poway. For more details, call 858-668-4781. SATURDAY, APR. 14 FREE CONCERT – Musician Harold Payne performs at a free concert as part of the Acoustic Showcase. This concert begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. SATURDAY, MAY 12 FREE CONCERT – Musician Nathan James performs at a free concert as part of the Acoustic Showcase. This concert begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. No related posts. Short URL: http://www.pomeradonews.com/?p=21748 Posted by Barbara Norton on Feb 22 2012. Filed under Calendars. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry

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