Community Calendar - Issue of Sept. 19, 2013

THURSDAYSEPT. 19

BERNARDO GARDENERS

• See how donations by the Bernardo Gardeners to the Penny Pines Reforestation program in the Cleveland National Forest are being put to use by a program representative at a meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in the RB Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. For more details, call 858-668-6999 or visit www.bernardogardeners.org.

RB ROTARY -

REBOOT, a program geared to assisting military in transitioning back to civilian life, is discussed at the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club meeting at noon Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club. For more details, visit www.rbrotary.org.

CEC AT RB

• “The Paradoxes of Pornography,” historical, philosophical and legal perspectives, is presented by Dr. Dennis Rohatyn at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Part II is Sept. 19. Cost is $5 for member, $7 for nonmembers. More details at www.cecrb.org or 858-487-0464.

WORLD AFFAIRS -

An economic comparison of Spain and South Korea, which have around the same population, is presented by Bill Thayer at the World Affairs Council meeting 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. All welcome. For more details, call 858-592-6087.

POWAY KIWANIS MEET

• Travel agency owner Bobbie Findlay is the guest speaker is the guest speaker at the Poway Kiwanis Club meeting 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Hamburger Factory on Midland Road in Old Poway Park. For details, visit www.powaykiwanis.org.

BRANDEIS MEETS

• Child abuse prosecution is discussed by prosecutor Tracy Prior at a meeting of the Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee, which has its own social justice program for child abuse victims. The meeting is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at San Rafael Catholic Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, and will be followed by a light lunch. Cost is $12. Proceeds benefit a Brandeis University research and scholarship fund. RSVP to 858-673-2082.

COMMON CORE FORUM

• Citizens for Quality Education in the Poway Unified School District hosts a forum on the new Common Core national standards that are being implemented in U.S. public school at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. Interview with state superintendent candidate Lydia Gutierrez will be followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Free, open to the public.

GET GOVERNMENT BUSINESS -

How to do business with local municipalities is the topic at San Diego North Chamber of Commerce’s 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 Business 4 Breakfast event at the Broken Yolk, 11630 Carmel Mountain Road, Carmel Mountain Ranch. Cost: $25 for SDNCC members and $40 for non-members who register by noon Wednesday, Sept. 18 and $45 for everyone at the door. Space is limited. Register at www.sdncc.com or 858-487-1767.

FRIDAYSEPT. 20

SUPPORT PHS MUSIC

• Prepare meals for you and your family and support Poway High music at Dream Dinners, 12218 Poway Road, Poway 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. PHS music programs will receive 30 percent of your order. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare three meals. RSVP to phsmb.rsvp@outlook.com.

ROBERT CRAY CONCERT

• Grammy-winning blues musician Robert Cray performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, part Poway Days. Tickets, $43 and $53, are available at www.powayarts.org.

SATURDAYSEPT. 21

A TASTE OF COUNTRY -

Get “A Taste of Country” music and food at the inaugural event, sponsored by the Poway Chamber of Commerce, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Poway Valley Riders Association Grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway. Buy a selection of food truck cuisine to enjoy along with some adult beverages, while listening to the Kanan Road Band. Entry tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. To order tickets, visit the chamber website at www.poway.com.

SHRED-A-THON

• The Poway High PTSA is holding a shred-a-thon 8 a.m to noon Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Poway High School north parking lot, 15500 Espola Road. Cost per box is $5. No need to remove staples or clips. For details, email pgpta1@yahoo.com or call 858-776-9388.

KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT

• Search for hidden treasures in the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve on a fun adventure with docent Dave Meier at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The reserve is located off Espola Road in Poway. For details, call 858-668-4781.

MOVIES IN THE PARK

• “Wreck-It Ralph” will be shown at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 in 4S Ranch Community Park, 16118D 4S Ranch Parkway. Free, open to all.

SUNDAYSEPT. 22

POWAY RODEO TRAIL RIDE

• Ride your horse and play a hand, or more, of poker during the Poway Rodeo Trail Ride 9 a.m. to noon leaving from the Poway Valley Riders Association grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway. Cost is $20, which includes a catered barbecue lunch. To purchase tickets and for more details, visit PowayRodeo.com.

MONDAYSEPT. 23

NATIVE PLANT CLUB

• Leana Bulay, interpretive manager at the San Dieguito River Park, talks about managing and monitoring the park’s greenscape at a meeting of the Lake Hodges Native Plant Club 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive in the Community Room. Guests are welcome. For more details, call 858-487-6661 or go to lhnpc.org.

TUESDAYSEPT. 24

RB SUNRISE ROTARY

• State Assemblyman Brian Maienschein talks about “What’s Happening in Sacramento” at the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary meeting 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. Stay for breakfast for $15. For more details, visit www.rbsunriserotary.org.

FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP -

Get tips on how not to trip from Dr. Nick Yphantides at a free fall prevention workshop 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the North County Inland Center at Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado Road, Poway. The event includes a light breakfast. Open to the public. To register, call 858-674-1123.

CEC AT RB -

Israeli Prime Minister Gold Meir is portrayed by impressionist Peter Small at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Cost is $5 for member, $7 for nonmembers. More details at www.cecrb.org or 858-487-0464.

THE JOURNEY NORTH

• A study of the issues of unaccompanied youth crossing the border is discussed by Linda Sanchez of SDSU, who conducted the study, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at a San Diego County Archaeological Society meeting at the Los Penasquitos Adobe off Black Mountain Road. For details, call 858-538-0935 or visit www.sdcas.org.

WEDNESDAYSEPT. 25

POWAY-SCRIPPS ROTARY -

Take a virtual tour of the San Diego Children’s Museum with Executive Director Javier Guerrero at the Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps meeting noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Poway Brigantine, 13445 Poway Road. For details, call 858-231-3619.

THURSDAYSEPT. 26

HEARTS TO YOU CRAFT FAIR -

Fall, Halloween and Christmas decorations, plus gifts and baked goods, are among the handcrafted items available at the Hearts to You craft fair opening Thursday, Sept. 26 and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 28 at Hope United Methodist Church, 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo. Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit the church’s preschool ad children’s ministry.

PREPARE FOR WILDFIRES -

Fire safety and preparedness are among the topics of San Diego Fire Chief Javier Mainar at the Rancho Bernardo Community Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in the second-floor community room of the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. (Use the second-floor street entrance.) For details, visit www.rbcommunitycouncil.com.

DONATE PRODUCE

• Donate backyard produce to help local families in need. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Collection sites are the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo, and The Connection Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Poway. For more details, contact jradatz@att.net or 858-485-5449.

CEC AT RB

• “The Paradoxes of Pornography,” historical, philosophical and legal perspectives, is continued by Dr. Dennis Rohatyn at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Cost is $5 for member, $7 for nonmembers. More details at www.cecrb.org or 858-487-0464.

RB ROTARY

• Congressman Scott Peters gives a personal view of a freshman congressman and how his thoughts on President Obama at the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club meeting at noon Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club. For more details, visit www.rbrotary.org.

MEDICARE BENEFITS

• A free seminar to help Medicare beneficiaries choose among plans is 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Rancho Bernardo Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite K-14, presented by Patty Ann Born and Jill Lackey. Seating is limited. Make reservation by calling 858-487-2640.

WORLD AFFAIRS -

“The Syrian Civil War: If when and how it will end?” is the topic of Dr. Farouk al-Nasser at the World Affairs Council meeting 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. All welcome. For more details, call 858-592-6087.

POWAY KIWANIS MEET

• Dick Shope from the sheriff’s department Senior Volunteer Patrol is the guest speaker at the Poway Kiwanis Club meeting 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Hamburger Factory on Midland Road in Old Poway Park. For details, visit www.powaykiwanis.org.

MEET YOUR REPS

• San Diego North Chamber of Commerce holds a meet your elected officials reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. Participating officials include state Senators Joel Anderson and Mark Wyland, Assemblyman Brian Maienschein, County Supervisor Dave Roberts and Poway Mayor Don Higginson. Free to SDNCC members, $10 for their additional company representatives and $45 for non-SDNCC members. RSVP at www.sdncc.com or 858-487-1767.

IMPACT OF OBAMACARE

• Learn how the Affordable Health Care Act will affect the cost, availability, quality and expectations of health care in California from Dr. Theodore Mazer of Sharp Hospital at a seminar at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Rancho Bernardo Library community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. RSVP to 858-521-7060.

FRIDAYSEPT. 27

POWAY RODEO

—The 41st annual Poway Rodeo opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 and continues at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the PVRA arena. Dance to Savannah following evening rodeos for those 21 and over. Ticket information at www.powayrodeo.com.

PLAY BINGO -

San Rafael Catholic Women’s Fellowship holds a “Friday Night Bingo Fundraiser” starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 in the Parish Center, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. A $10 donation includes snacks, prizes and lots of fun and camaraderie. For more details, email HmMaryKay@aol.com.

SATURDAYSEPT. 28

POWAY RODEO

—The 41st annual Poway Rodeo continues at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Poway Valley Rodeo Association arena. Dance to Savannah following evening rodeo for those 21 and over. Ticket information at www.powayrodeo.com.

MEDIEVAL MUSIC

• The Renaissance 40-piece revival group Courtly Noyse plays Medieval music at a concert 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs, 13075 Evening Creek Drive South. Free. For more details and to RSVP, call 858-486-5020.

WATER, ENERGY FAIR

• Learn about the latest water, energy, landscaping and green remodeling solutions from nonprofits, utilities and businesses at Sustainable Scripps Ranch’s Activate Your Energy & Water Solutions Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Scripps Ranch Community Center, 11885 Cypress Canyon Road. Details at www.scrippsranch.org.

SUNDAYSEPT. 29

MINI GOLF FOR GOOD -

Play a round or two of indoor miniature golf during Mini Golf for Good noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado Road, Poway. The second annual event supports the San Diego Civic Dance Arts Association and the Temple Adat Shalom Men’s Club. Entry fee is $5. For more details, visit www.minigolfforgood.org.

BLUE SKY’S FLORA, FAUNA

• Explore the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve on a fun hike with docent Ale Franklin and discover the animals and plants in the habitats at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. The reserve is located off of Espola Road in Poway. For details, call 858-668-4781.

VETERANS BENEFIT CONCERT

• Country music artist Amy Scruggs and singer/songwriter Bobby Chitwood headline a veterans benefit concert 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at In Cahoots, 5373 Mission Center Road, Mission Valley. Presale tickets are $20, $30 at the door, with a $5 discount with military ID. All proceeds go to Wounded Warrior Homes. For tickets, visit www.woundedwarriorhomes.org/events. Sponsored by Oakwood Escrow and New American Funding.

WEDNESDAYOCT. 2

POWAY-SCRIPPS ROTARY -

Learn about Fleet and Family Services and how they assist military families from Family Life Consultant Tricia Coates at the Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps meeting noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Poway Brigantine, 13445 Poway Road. For details, call 858-231-3619.

THURSDAYOCT. 3

RB WOMAN’S CLUB

LUNCHEON

• The Toe Tappers entertain at the Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon noon Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Social begins at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $26. Make reservations by Monday, Sept. 30 by calling 858-487-6942.

POWAY KIWANIS MEET

• Meet new President Jeff Wilson at the Poway Kiwanis Club meeting 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Hamburger Factory on Midland Road in Old Poway Park. For details, visit www.powaykiwanis.org.

SATURDAYOCT. 5

POWAY FIRE OPEN HOUSE

• The Poway fire department holds an open house 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the fire training tower, 12335 Crosthwaite Circle in the business park. Activities include rescue and firefighting demonstrations, kids safety house, tours and a chance to use a fire hose.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

• A traditional St. Francis Blessing of the Animals is 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 on the patio of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. The event includes prayers for the evening and treats for the pets. The Escondido Humane Society will bring some pets for adoption.

SUNDAYOCT. 6

TOUR DE POWAY BIKE RIDE

• The 28th annual Tour de Poway Fun Bike Ride returns on Sunday, Oct. 6. Choose among five routes ranging from 18 to 100 miles. Visit www.tourdepoway.com for details and registration.

BOWLING FOR ANIMALS

• The Spay Neuter Action Project presents Bowling for Animals 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Poway Fun Bowl, 12941 Poway Road. Registration is $25 which includes shoes, ball, two games and a vegan buffet. Proceeds benefit the Neuter Scooter and a future spay station. To register, call 619-507-3913 or visit www.snap-sandiego.org.

LOCAL WILDLIFE

• Learn about San Diego’s wild birds and wildlife from Project Wildlife volunteers and Poway residents Carol Crafts and Teresa Norris at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. Free.

WEDNESDAYOCT. 9

MEDICARE BENEFITS

• A free seminar to help Medicare beneficiaries choose among plans is 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Rancho Bernardo Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite K-14, presented by Patty Ann Born and Jill Lackey. Seating is limited. Make reservation by calling 858-487-2640.

POWAY-SCRIPPS ROTARY -

How sleep disorders can be treated is the topic of specialist Dr. Brad Eli at the Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps meeting noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Poway Brigantine, 13445 Poway Road. For details, call 858-231-3619.

THURSDAYOCT. 10

RB ROTARY

• State Senator Joel Anderson will share his ideas for the future at the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club meeting noon Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club. For more details, visit www.rbrotary.org.

POWAY KIWANIS MEET

• Learn about natural and raw foods from author Mimi Kirk at the Poway Kiwanis Club meeting 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Hamburger Factory on Midland Road in Old Poway Park. For details, visit www.powaykiwanis.org.