Your guide to holiday events in the region
Rancho Bernardo High School’s winter dance concert
will be 7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 13
in the RB High Performing Arts Center, 13010 Paseo Lucido. Performers will include the Tour De Force, junior varsity, intermediate, B-boy, hip-hop and MTDF dancers. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Holiday Nights at the Winery
from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 15. The admission-free event will include carolers, Santa Claus, carriage rides and shopping opportunities. The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Museum will also be open.
The winery is at 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, Rancho Bernardo. Call 858-487-1866.
“Come to Bethlehem, the Story of Those Who Gathered at the Manger”
is this year’s holiday presentation by the Music Ministry of
Hope United Methodist Church
- The three performances, under the direction of Wendy Kallen, will be presented 7:30 p.m.,
Friday, Dec. 13;
5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14
and 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
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Performances take place at the church, 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. For tickets, call the church office at 858-485-5840. A free-will offering will be taken during each performance. Call the church office to arrange for childcare.
The
RB Chorale’s
annual holiday show
“Holly Jolly Celebration”
can be seen at 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14
plus 1 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
in the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. The Sunday matinee is sold out.
Tickets to the remaining shows are $30 for preferred seating; $20 for adults; $18 for seniors, active duty military and students; and $5 for children 12 and younger. Purchase at
or 858-485-7664.
Music of the Christmas season, “Lesson & Carols 2013,”
will be presented by the adult choirs of
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
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The concert will feature seasonal music, both traditional and new carols with an international flavor. The music is set around scripture readings of the season. The choirs, under the direction of Gene Regard, will be accompanied by organists Kathleen Mawanay and Howard McCullough.
A free-will offering will be accepted.
St. Michael’s is at 15546 Pomerado Road, Poway. Call 858-487-4755 for more information.
“Christmas in the Park”
returns this year for more free holiday fun and cheer 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14
in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road.
The community Christmas tree will be lit at 5:15 p.m., and just after, Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by train at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a horse-drawn hayride between 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., get a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, visit the petting zoo, make an ornament and much more.
Free shuttles to and from the event will be available from two different locations. Locations include the Park and Ride lot located at Community and Twin Peaks roads and the Poway Adult School parking lot located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road. Shuttles will run throughout the event, beginning at 3 p.m. and leaving Old Poway Park for the last trip at 9 p.m. For information, call 858-668-4576.
The annual
Holiday Extravaganza at Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center
will be 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Dec. 14
in the center’s gymnasium, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Admission is free. There will be holiday dancers, karate demonstrations, children’s activities and opportunity to visit with Santa.
The optional pancake breakfast starts at 9 a.m. It is $3 per person. For questions, call 858-538-8129.
Bernardo Winery
will hold its annual
Breakfast with Santa
from 10 a.m. to noon
Sunday, Dec. 15
- It will include children’s holiday entertainment, a visit with Santa, breakfast, animal visit from Wild Wonders and a children’s magic show.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 4 to 9 and free to those under 4 years. Buy in advance at
- No tickets will be sold at the event.
The winery is at 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, Rancho Bernardo. Call 858-487-1866.
Celebrate the joy of
Gaudete Sunday
with the combined traditional, contemporary and handbell choirs of San
Rafael Parish
4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
The blessed seasons of Advent and Christmas will be highlighted through their musical offerings which will include beloved hymns, songs and carols of the season, as well as a carol sing-a-long throughout. The concert is free.
San Rafael is at 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. For details, call 858-487-4314 ext. 1225.
PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theater
, presents the hilarious holiday whodunnit
“The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays,”
running through
Sunday, Dec. 15
at 13250 Poway Road. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $18 general admission and $15 for students, seniors and active duty military. For tickets and information, call 858-679-8085, email boxoffice@powpac.org, or visit
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The Poway Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
is holding a
Christmas concert, “O Come Let Us Adore Him,”
6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
at 15750 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo. Prelude music begins at 6:30 p.m. with a community flute choir and the concert begins at 7 p.m., featuring the Rancho Bernardo High School Madrigals, an adult choir and youth choir singing Christmas music. For information, contact Joanne Stohs at
- Concert is free.
The Poway Library
is holding a
Winter Reading Event: Stories With Santa
for young children 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
at 13137 Poway Road.
Visit the library for stories, a craft, and a visit from Santa. Parents, bring your cameras for this photo opportunity. For information, contact the library at 858-513-2900.
The annual
Lunch with Santa at the Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center
will be 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21
at the center, 10152 Rancho Carmel Drive. In addition to lunch, there will be arts and crafts and an opportunity for children to visit with Santa. Parents are advised to bring their cameras.
Tickets are $8. Buying in advance at the center is advised since a limited number of tickets will be available at the event. Call 858-538-8100.
Southern California Ballet
presents
“The Nutcracker,”
1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Tickets range from $18 - $35. Complimentary tickets for children 2 and under can be obtained with purchase of adult ticket. For tickets, call the box office at 858-748-0505 or visit
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