Community Calendar: Issue of Aug. 13, 2015

THURSDAY, AUG. 13

POWAY DEMOCRATS — The Poway Democratic Club is holding a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 at Mainstream Bar and Grill, 13385 Poway Road. Representative Scott Peters will speak on current congressional legislation and listen to club members’ concerns and issues. For more information, call 858-212-9191 or visit www.PowayDemocraticClub.org.

CHAT WITH COUNTY REP — San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts provides a monthly opportunity for his Third District constituents to meet with him in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. He is available on the second Thursday of each month between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The next opportunity is Thursday, Aug. 13. No appointment is needed, but if you’d like one, call 619-531-5533. The Third District includes Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Sabre Springs and Rancho Penasquitos.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14

RB TRAVELERS — Lin Craft, local photographer, lecturer and marine biologist, will present a program on the Red Rock Country during the 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 RB Travelers meeting in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Guests over 18 are welcome and first timers are the group’s guests. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 858-943-1309.

SATURDAY, AUG. 15

CRAFT MARKET — The Poway Arts & Crafts Guild will hold its Boardwalk Craft Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Admission is free. Offerings are connected to traditional arts and crafts done at the turn of the 20th century and feature a variety of mediums, such as wood, metal, glass, clay, fabric, fibers, painting, drawing, soap making and photography. For details, call 858-486-3497 or go to www.poway.org/oldpowaypark and click on “Boardwalk Craft Market.”

FREE MOVIE — “Finding Nemo” will be shown for free at dusk on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Rolling Hills Neighborhood Park, 11171 Almazon Street in Rancho Penasquitos. The 2003 Disney/Pixar animated film is rated G. It is one of many films being shown for free in the area as part of the ninth annual Summer Movies in the Park series. For a complete list of movies and dates, go to SummerMoviesinthePark.com.

PHS CLASS REUNION — Did you graduate from Poway High School in 1995? A 20th class reunion is being held on Saturday, Aug. 15 in the Bristol Hotel, 1055 1st Ave, San Diego. Cost is $65. The reunion weekend also includes a pre-party at Kaminski’s Barbecue and Sports Bar in Poway on Friday, Aug. 14 and a Family Beach Day on Aug. 16. For more information, visit www.phs95reunion.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 17

HELP WITH PROJECT — Tabitha Ministries is running out of balls of plarn (plastic yarn), used to make sleeping mats for the homeless. Making plarn balls is easy, just requires scissors and plastic grocery bags. All ages can join this monthly community service project. The next session is 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 at Living Way Church, 13609 Twin Peaks Road in Poway. For details, email Josie Abernethy at tabitha.mats@gmail.com.

GOLF TOURNAMENT — The Poway Veterans Organization will hold its inaugural charity golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 17 at StoneRidge Country Club, 17166 StoneRidge Country Club Lane in Poway. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. All-American lunch and awards follow the tournament. Cost is $100 per person. Contact Nick Yorio for PVO Golf Tournament sponsorship information at 858-602-6888 or visit www.powayveterans.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19

WEAR YOUR TEAM COLORS — Attendees of the 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Rancho Bernardo Business Association mixer are encouraged to wear their favorite team’s shirt for “Tailgating in the Parking Lot.” The annual themed event will be held at Carvers Steaks & Chops, 11940 Bernardo Plaza Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: free to RBBA members, $20 for non-members. RSVP at joyce@rbbaconnect.com.

THURSDAY, AUG. 20

LEARN ABOUT CATHOLICISM — Interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? St. Michael’s Catholic Church is holding an informal gathering at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at the church, 15546 Pomerado Road. For more information contact Deacon John Charron at deaconjohn@smpoway.org or 858-705-5114.

SATURDAY, AUG. 22

WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is offering a free water-wise landscape workshop at its 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility, 16595 Dove Canyon Road. The workshop will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by tours of the facility at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (each is about 45 minutes). Topics will include methods to reduce outdoor water use and increase irrigation efficiencies. The tour will show how the facility operates, turning wastewater into recycled water. There will also be refreshments, music and children’s activities. Register at www.olivenhain.com/events.

NETWORKING LESSONS — Liz Goodgold will present “How to Network Gooder” from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at the North San Diego Business Chamber office, 10875 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 104 in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $29 for NSDBC members and $49 for non-members. Event includes a full breakfast. Registration is required at sdbusinesschamber.com or call 858-487-1767.

ARCHEOLOGY LECTURE — The San Diego County Archeological Society will be holding a free lecture on an unusual archaeoastronomical site in San Diego, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, off Black Mountain Road. The program will be held outdoors, so bring your own seating and warm clothing. For directions or more information, call 858-538-0935 or visit www.sdcas.org.

KEG & CORK — The Poway Kiwanis Club is holding a “Keg & Cork” event to raise money for its Holiday with Heroes program, starting at a 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 in the Poway Auto Group headquarters, 13864 Poway Road. Local beer, wine and food tastings, plus silent and live auctions. Tickets: $50. Buy online at www.powaykiwanis.org.

FREE MOVIE — “Maleficent” will be shown for free at dusk on Saturday, Aug. 22 in Patriot Park, 10502 Paseo de Linda in 4S Ranch. The 2014 Disney film is rated PG for sequences of fantasy action and violence, including frightening images. It is one of many films being shown for free in the area as part of the ninth annual Summer Movies in the Park series. For a complete list of movies and dates, go to SummerMoviesinthePark.com.

SUMMER SCREENING — “Guardians of the Galaxy” will be shown for free at dusk on Saturday, Aug. 22 in Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. The 2014 Marvel action adventure, sci-fi film is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language. It is one of many films being shown for free in the area as part of the ninth annual Summer Movies in the Park series. For a complete list of movies and dates, go to SummerMoviesinthePark.com.

MONDAY, AUG. 24

KNITTERS MEET — The San Diego Knitting Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 at the Poway Senior Center. The program will be “Techniqques for Knitting Lace.” Guests are welcome.Visit www.sandiegoknittingguild.com for details.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26

GET AN ADVANTAGE — North San Diego Business Chamber will present “Leaders of Change: Your Competitive Advantage” at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Sony Electronics, 16535 Via Esprillo in Rancho Bernardo. Panelists will be San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, Sharp Health Plan CEO Melissa Hayden Cook, Harrah’s Resort Regional President Janet Beronio and San Diego Symphony CEO Martha Gilmer. Cost: $49 for NSDBC members and $69 for non-members. Register at sdbusinesschamber.com or 858-487-1767.

FRIDAY, AUG. 28

FREE MOVIE — “Up” will be shown for free at dusk on Friday, Aug. 28 in Rancho Bernardo Community Park on Field 6, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. The 2009 Disney/Pixar animated film is rated PG for some peril and action. It is one of many films being shown for free in the area as part of the ninth annual Summer Movies in the Park series. For a complete list of movies and dates, go to SummerMoviesinthePark.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 29

RB TASTINGS FESTIVAL — Sample local foods, wines and craft beers during the fifth annual RB Tastings Festival, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, Rancho Bernardo. There will also be live music, a classic car show and artwork on sale. The event benefits the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the event. Purchase at rbtastings2015@gmail.com or call 858-775-5788.

SAFETY FAIR — The Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps is hosting a safety fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Learn how to survive and prepare for emergencies, see a demonstration of how amateur radio functions in an emergency, get information and much more. Fair is free to attend and open to the public.