Community Calendar – Issue of Feb. 2, 2012

THURSDAY, FEB. 2

RB WOMAN’S CLUB MEETS – The Toe Tappers, a senior women’s dance troupe, performs at the Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive. The cost is $26 and reservations can be made by Monday, Jan. 30 by calling 858-385-9073.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL – Join columnist Ruben Navarrette as he discusses the people, politics, and priorities of modern day Mexico at the World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 2 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo.

OPERA EXPERIENCES – Ian Campbell, the general and artistic director of the San Diego Opera, discusses his stories and experiences in the opera world at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive. Cost is $5 for CEC members, $7 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.cec.org.

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT, LUNCH – Lillian Palmer and Michael Ruhl entertain during Prime Time, entertainment and luncheons for seniors, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, Rancho Bernardo. Cost $7/person. For more details, call 858-487-0811, or visit www.rbcpc.org/prime-time.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

‘MEMORIES FROM GETTYSBURG’ – Annette Hubbell presents “Memories from Gettysburg” at a meeting of City of Hope, Rancho Bernardo Chapter, at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at the Stewart Glassman Recreation Center in Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18448 West Bernardo Drive. Send $10 check to Enid Harris, 12868 Camino de la Breccia, San Diego, CA 92128.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

HARP CONCERT – Musician Amy Lynn Kanner performs an eclectic mix of Celtic to Classical harp pieces. This free concert begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For more information, call 858-513-2900.

YOUTH FISHING DERBY – Join the City of Poway and Captain Ron Baker for a great day of fun and prizes 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at the annual Youth Fishing Derby at Lake Poway. The lake is stocked with 2,000 pounds of rainbow trout. The derby ends at noon followed by a barbecue lunch and an awards ceremony.

SUPPORT LITTLE LEAGUE – A fundraiser walk and field games to support Poway National Little League begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Pomerado Elementary School, 12321 Ninth St., Poway. Poway Kiwanis pancake breakfast starts at 8 a.m.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5

SOUPERBOWL OF CARING FOOD DRIVE – The Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Middle School Youth, Boy Scout Troop #680, and the Carpenters Fellowship are collecting cans of non-perishable food to help feed the needy. Collections will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 5 as well as before or after 6 p.m. services Saturday, Feb. 4 at the church, 17010 Pomerado Road.

SIGNS OF SPRING – Join docent Mary Glass to explore the signs of spring. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot..

MONDAY, FEB. 6

“A SURVEY OF YIDDISH” – Temple Adat Shalom presents “A Survey of Yiddish,” a historical lesson about the Yiddish language and analysis of Yiddish literature. This 8 week class, taught by Dennis Masur, goes from 7:30-8:30 p.m. beginning on Monday, Feb. 6 and ending on Monday, April 2 at the Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado Road. To learn more about the class, visit www.adatshalom.com or call 858-451-1200.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

LEARN MORE ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE – Matt Alavi, L.Ac., explains the advantages of the natural form of medicine known as acupuncture. This free meeting goes from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

HEARTSAVER CPR – This class provides CPR certification for those who are interested. The $40 class goes from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Pomerado Hospital, Conference Room C/D, 15615 Pomerado Road. To register visit www.pph.org/classes.

HEALTHIER IS WEALTHIER – Anesthesiologist Jonathan Smith combines insights into human behavior to provide solutions to many of today’s personal and business issues. This free lecture begins at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road.

PROTEST, POLITICAL CHANGE – Learn the motives, reasons, and occurrences of the various Middle Eastern political opposition movements. This event, sponsored by the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive. The cost is $5 for CEC members and $7 for nonmembers.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

BRAIN HEALTHY FOODS – Diane Darby Beech of the Alzheimer’s Association discusses Brain Healthy Foods from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Temple Adat Shalom, 15905. For more information or to make reservations, call Melinda Wynar at 858-674-1123.

BLOOD DRIVE – Kaiser Permamente San Diego Blood Donor Center is asking those that are 17 years or older, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds to donate blood. The blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the UltraStar Cinemas Poway 10 parking lot, 13475 Poway Road. Donors will be given a complimentary UltraStar Cinemas movie pass.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – A free caregiver support group meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Poway Adult Day Health Care Center, 12250 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway. The topic will be “Figuring Out What Questions to Ask.” To RSVP for the complimentary adult day care accompanying the support group, call Liz Landram at 858-748-5044.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

POWAY DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING – The Poway Democratic Club is hosting a movie night for “Crude,  The Real Price of Oil,” the epic story of one of the most controversial environmental lawsuits on the planet. This meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 in the Creekside Plaza’s Community Room, 13495 Poway Road. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.PowayDemocraticClub.org.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETS – Dr. John E. Reilly discusses President Obama’s foreign policy. This event, sponsored by the World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, is from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 9 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive.

RB TEA PARTY MEETS – “Education from K-12” is the topic of Professor Cliff Sumrall when the Rancho Bernardo Tea Party meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. He will cover costs and results, school systems and charter schools.

DIAMOND GATEWAY WOMEN – Learn basic flower arranging from local artist Elma Garcia at a meeting of the Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Mt. Carmel Church of the Nazaren, 10060 Carmel Mountain Road, Rancho Penasquitos. For more information, call 858-484-4022.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10

OCEANS IN GLASS – The Oaks North Travel Club hosts a meeting to learn about the behind the scenes of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This meeting begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the Oaks North Community Center, 12578 Oak North Drive, Rancho Benardo.

RB TRAVELERS MEET – The Rancho Bernardo Travelers is hosting Sid and Mary Lee Nolan presenting “Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean.” The meeting begins at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 in the auditorium of Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Guests over 18 years are welcome to join. For more details, call 858-451-3964.

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

BLUEGRASS CONCERT – Bluegrass band Old Town Road is playing at an Acoustic Showcase Concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For more information, call 858-513-2900.

VALENTINE’S DAY TEA – Relax with family and friends at the Sikes Adobe Valentine Tea from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at 12655 Sunset Drive, Escondido. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 760-432-8318 or e-mail anne@sdpr.org.

KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT – Discover the natural world with docent Dave Meier in an engaging children’s scavenger hunt around the Blue Sky Preserve. The event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SUNDAY, FEB. 12

ORGAN CONCERT – Organist and composer Thomas Mellon brings his amazing talent and musical pieces to concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. This free concert, sponsored by the San Diego Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Music Fraternity, is at the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road.

MONDAY, FEB. 13

BEAT BACK PAIN – Join Orthopaedic Surgeon Paul Kim, M.D., as he discusses causes, proper diagnosis, and the latest treatment options for back pain relief. This free class goes from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at the Pomerado Hospital, Conference Room C/D, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETS – Both men and women are welcome to the Rancho Bernardo Unit of the League or Women Voters’ meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in the Gateway-TV Room, 12751 Gateway Park Road, Poway. The topic of discussion is State Banks.

BREATHE BETTER – Learn about oxygen supplies, how to care for them and what to expect of them from Cheryl Harris of LifeCare Solutions at a Rancho Bernardo Better Breathers meeting 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in the Seven Oaks Community Center Auditorium, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Meetings are free and open to anyone with lung disease, their spouses and caregivers. Call 858-487-7739 for more details.

TUESDAY, FEB. 14

IDENTITY THEFT SOLUTIONS – Mel Robinson discusses identity theft and how businesses can avoid it. This free lecture begins at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road.

THE RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE – Learn about the various candidates running for the U.S. President in the 2012 election. This event, sponsored by the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive. The cost is $5 for CEC members and $7 for nonmembers.

BRANDEIS DAY OF MUSIC – Cantor Lori Frank presents a Day of Music at the Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Oaks North Community Center, 17528 Oaks North Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Cost is $15. For more details and to RSVP, call 858-673-2082.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

SYNTHETIC DRUG FORUM – The Poway Unified School District and the Poway High School PTSA present a forum on synthetic drugs for parents and teens 6:30-8 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Open to parents and teens throughout the district.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

COUNTY SEEKS SENIOR IDEAS – San Diego County’ Aging and Independent Services is holding public hearings to gather information important to local seniors. A meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway. Lunch is available for a suggested donation of $4 for those 60-plus.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE – Jeff Tien, L.Ac., discusses traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture and Chinese herbs for a wide variety of skin ailments. This free class goes from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETS – Dr. James Larrimore discusses “Nuclear Iran in Perspective.” This event, sponsored by the World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, is 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 16 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo.

RB LADY LIONS MEET – A fundraising card and table games party to support charities is being held by the Rancho Bernardo Lady Lions at noon Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Oaks North Community Center, 12578 Oaks North Drive, Rancho Bernardo. This is the only fundraiser held each year by the club. Reservations, $15 per person, $60 per table, can be made by calling 858-613-5298.

PI BETA PHI – A Valentine’s potluck supper for Pi Beta Phi North County Alumnae Club members, spouses and partners is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at a Rancho Bernardo residence. For more details, call 858-613-1143.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

BLUE SKY HIKE – Engage all the senses on a hike with docent Teresa Bullock. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SUNDAY, FEB. 19

HEALTHY HEART FORUM – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church is hosting  “Healthy Heart Forum” for those interested in learning how to achieve and maintain a healthy heart. This free lesson begins at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 16275 Pomerado Road. For more information, call 858-487-2159.

PLANTS OF BLUE SKY – Explore Blue Sky’s flora on a hike with naturalist Ale Franklin. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

MOZART CONCERT – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church presents Mozart’s “Requiem,” 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. The entire Requiem will be performed with a full orchestra, soloists and choir. There will be a $10 donation accepted at the door. For more information, call 858-487-2159.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

10 SIGNS OF DEMENTIA – Join Diane Darby Beach as she discusses the difference between normal aging and dementia as well as early warning signs. This $5 class goes from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

HEARTSAVER CPR – This class provides CPR certification for those who are interested. The $40 class goes from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Pomerado Hospital, Conference Room C/D, 15615 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

ROTARY SPEECH CONTEST – The Rotary District 5340 holds its annual Four-Way Speech Contest. This contest begins at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP TEA – The Aviva Chapter of Hadassah is hosting its Life Membership Tea to honor Life Members. To become a Life Member, call Pearl Cutler at 858-487-7285. The event begins at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the home of Ruth Slonim, 12955 Guacamayo Court. Life Members call 858-451-9228 to make reservations.

COAST GUARD BOATING CLASS – The Coast Guard Boating Class is being offered for novice and experienced boaters. The class begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 720 N. Broadway. The cost for the class, text and materials is $40. For more information, call 760-741-5905.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

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.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETING – Dr. Alexander DeVolpi discusses the events that led up to World War I. This event, sponsored by the World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, is from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 23 at The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive.

CURBING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Superior Court Judge Christine Goldsmith discusses the causes of 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.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

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.

ELIZABETH HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING – The Elizabeth Hospice seeks those interested in volunteering in hospice care. The annual Winter Volunteer Training is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 as well as Saturday, Mar. 3 and Saturday, Mar. 10, at The Elizabeth Hospice Administrative Office, 150 W. Crest Street, Escondido. Contact the Volunteer Department at 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.

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.

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.

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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

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. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

SHARING NATURE WITH CHILDREN – Join docent Dave Meier on an interactive hike to introduce children to the wonderful world of nature. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

FREE CONCERT – Musician Mandobasso performs at a free concert as part of the Acoustic Showcase. This concert begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 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. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 11 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

BLUE SKY HIKE – Engage all the senses on a hike with docent Teresa Bullock. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 17 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

BLUE SKY’S FLORA AND FAUNA – Explore the animals and plants of Blue Sky’s habitats with naturalist Ale Franklin. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 18 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

KUMEYAAY BUILDING MATERIALS – Join naturalist John Kordela to learn how the Kumeyaay found shelter and food while living at Blue Sky. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 25 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

BIRDWATCHING HIKE – Join docent Teresa Norris to check out the feathered friends at Blue Sky. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 31 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

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, Apr. 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.

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