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Community Calendar: Issue of April 16, 2015

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FRIDAY,APRIL 17

CITY OF HOPE — “We’ll Always Have Paris” author Jennifer Coburn will talk during the 1 p.m. Friday, April 17 City of Hope meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. Cost: $12 (includes refreshments). To RSVP, send a check to Enid Harris, 12868 Camino de la Breccia, San Diego, CA 92128. For questions, call Harris at 858-487-7343.

GOP WOMEN MEET — Debra Rosen, president and CEO of North San Diego Business Chamber, will speak at the 11 a.m. Friday, April 17 Rancho Bernardo Republican Women Federated meeting in StoneRidge Country Club, 17166 StoneRidge Country Club Lane, Poway. Lunch starts at 11:45 a.m. Cost: $23 for members, $25 for non-members. RSVP by April 14 at luncheonrbrwf@gmail.com.

FREE CONCERT — The YPO Soloists Ensemble will be performing a free concert featuring the works of Nordic composers Jean Sibelius and Carl Nielsen at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17 at the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Rd. The concert is free and open to the public.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

DONATION DRIVE — A Salvation Army Community Donation Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 in the south parking lot off titan Way, at Poway High School. Donations of gently used clothing, furniture and other household goods will be accepted.

PARKING LOT SALE — The Community Food Connection will hold a parking lot sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at The Connection Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Road in Poway. They will be selling artwork, appliances, antiques, tools, furniture, household items, DVDs, CDs and more. Proceeds will go to support the program, which provides free food to needy families in the area.

SELF DEFENSE — The Church at Rancho Bernardo is offering a free women’s self defense and safety awareness workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. It is open to ages 16 and older. It will focus on the top strategies, tactics and techniques presented in the best reality and street smart self defense courses. RSVP with Joyce Bruggeman at joyce@thechurchrb.org or 858-592-2434 ext. 347.

GARDEN TOUR — Bernardo Gardeners Club is holding its spring garden tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18. It will feature six gardens among Rancho Bernardo and Poway. Tickets are $20. Buy in advance at Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court in Poway, or on tour day at 14473 Trailwind Road in Poway. Questions? Contact Diane Scharar at 858-485-0288 or bernardogardenersclub@gmail.com.

RECYCLE AND SHRED — Rancho Bernardo High Grad Nite will benefit from an e-waste and shredding event set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18 in the Sears Outlet parking lot, 12080 Carmel Mountain Road in Carmel Mountain Ranch. Electronics will be accepted for free. Computer hard drive destruction will be $10 if out of the computer or $20 for removal and destruction. On-site paper shredding will be $5 per file box. Also accepted will be cans/bottles, printer cartridges, corrugated cardboard, plastic, light bulbs, alkaline batteries and smoke detectors.

LIKE CHILI PEPPERS? — Jim Duffy, owner of Refining Fire Chiles, will explain different techniques to grow and care for many pepper varieties at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18. He has traveled the world in search of the rarest and hottest chiles and is a producer of hot sauces, powder blends and salsas. The free presentation will be at Sunshine Care’s garden, 12695 Monte Vista Road in Poway. Refreshments, door prizes and shuttle available. Plants and seeds can be purchased. RSVP with Roy Wilburn at 858-472-6059.

GOLF FOR AUTISM — The Community Association of Bernardo Heights’ annual golf tournament will benefit the Autism Society of San Diego County. It will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16006 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $80 per player (includes guest fee, cart and reception). Register with Debbie Kurth at 619-206-2569 or debbiekurth@bsiincorp.com.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED — Windermere Homes & Estates and STEP (Support the Enlisted Project) are hosting a Community Service Day Carnival from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Hilltop Park, 9711 Oviedo Way in Rancho Penasquitos. It is a day to give back to the community. All volunteers are welcome. RSVP at 858-386-4802. For details, go to stepsocal.org.

SUNDAY,APRIL 19

KIDS, GET CARS READY — The Church at Rancho Bernardo is offering a free car-cutting workshop from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19 to help children get ready for the church’s annual AWANA Grand Prix. That will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. AWANA car kits are $6. For details, send an email to lisak@thechurchrb.org or call Morgan at 858-592-2434 ext. 304.

JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL — Enjoy food from around the world based on time-honored family recipes at the San Diego Jewish Food Festival, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado Road, Poway. Tickets at www.sdjewishfoodfest.com.

DONATION DRIVE — A Salvation Army Community Donation Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 in the south parking lot off titan Way, at Poway High School. Donations of gently used clothing, furniture and other household goods will be accepted

MONDAY,APRIL 20

SUPER SHREDDERS — Poway Super Shredders will be holding a fundraising shredding event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 20 at Poway Elks Lodge, 13219 Poway Road. A shredding truck will be on site to shred documents. This event is open to the public, donations accepted.

TUESDAY,APRIL 21

BUSINESS MIXER — Rancho Bernardo Business Association’s 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 mixer will be pool side at The Remington Club, 16925 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: free to RBBA members, $15 for non-members. RSVP by Friday, April 17 at mary@rbbaconnect.com.

CLASS FOR PARENTS — Poway Unified is offering “Parenting with Second Step: Skills for Academic and Social Success at Home,” geared toward parents of children ages 5 to 11. The four-class series will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 28, May 5 and 12 at Chaparral Elementary, 17250 Tannin Drive in Poway. Cost is $39 per person or $69 per couple plus $15 per book. Advance registration required. Call 858-668-4084 or go to www.theparentworkshops.com.

WEDNESDAY,APRIL 22

DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TEENS — Poway Unified is offering the free workshop “What Every Parent Needs to Know About Drug and Alcohol Abuse” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at Bernardo Heights Middle School, 12990 Paseo Lucido in Rancho Bernardo. Register in advance at 858-668-4084. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come basis.

THURSDAY,APRIL 23

CELEBRATION — Oak Valley Middle School and Del Norte High School will benefit from the proceeds from a first anniversary party, to be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at Sky Facial Plastic Surgery, 16918 Dove Canyon Road, Suite 208, in 4S Ranch. Opportunity drawings, chair messages, makeup sessions and more. RSVP at 858-381-4801.

HAVE A TEENAGER? — Poway Unified is offering its “Active Parenting of Teens” series that gives parents the skills they need to use effective discipline, teach responsibility and community with their teens on topics such as drugs, sexuality and peer pressure. The four-class series will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 23, 30, May 7 and 14 at Black Mountain Middle School, 9353 Oviedo Street in Rancho Penasquitos. Cost is $39 per person or $69 per couple plus $15 per book. Advance registration required. Call 858-668-4084 or go to www.theparentworkshops.com

BLOOD DRIVE — The San Diego Blood Bank will accepted donations from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at Starbuck’s Coffee, 10625 Scripps Poway Parkway, Scripps Ranch. Free beverage with donation. Visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org to reserve a time.

FRIDAY,APRIL 24

BINGO — San Rafael Catholic Church Women’s Fellowship is welcoming adults (no kids) to a bingo party on Friday, April 24 in San Rafael’s parish center, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for eight games. Prizes will be gift cards. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds support the parish’s outreach projects. Call Mary Van Hee at 858-674-1242.

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