Community Calendar: Issue of Feb. 5, 2015

FRIDAY, FEB. 6

ONE-ACT FESTIVAL — Del Norte High’s Drama Department is presenting its One-Act Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7 in the DNHS Performing Arts Center. The student-written and produced plays are “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War,” “The Voice,” Hamlet’s Despair” and “Pop.” The latter is a musical preview of the school’s upcoming spring musical “The Wedding Singer.” Tickets are $5, sold at the door.

SATURDAY, FEB. 7

CRAFT MARKET — The Poway Arts & Crafts Guild will hold its Boardwalk Craft Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 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.”

TEA TIME — The fifth annual Valentine’s Day Teas at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead are returning. Tea will be served at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 14 and 21. It includes tea, a plate of treats and goodies, and tour of the 1880s farmhouse at 12655 Sunset Drive in Escondido. Cost: $12 per person. Seating is limited and walk-ins will not be accepted. RSVP at anne@sdrp.org with date, seating time and number in your party. Reservations will be confirmed. For questions, call 760-432-8318.

PHI BETA PHI PARTY — A Valentine party and dinner for Phi Beta Phi alumnae, husbands and guests will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Call 858-613-3926 for more information.

MUSICAL FLASHBACK — “Flashback, It Might Get Loud” will be presented by the Rancho Bernardo High School Musicians’ Club at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $7 pre-sale or $10 at the door. Email rbmusicansclub@gmail.com for more information.

ONE-ACT FESTIVAL — Del Norte High’s Drama Department is presenting its One-Act Festival at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 in the DNHS Performing Arts Center. The student-written and produced plays are “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War,” “The Voice,” Hamlet’s Despair” and “Pop.” The latter is a musical preview of the school’s upcoming spring musical “The Wedding Singer.” Tickets are $5, sold at the door.

SUNDAY, FEB. 8

MISS POWAY PAGEANT — An orientation meeting for the 2015 Miss Poway and Miss Teen Poway Scholarship Pageant is being held for potential contestants and their parents at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8. The pageant is open to girls between the ages of 13 and 24 who attend a school in the Poway Unified School District, or who live in the 92064, 92127, 92128 or 92129 ZIP codes. Another meeting will be held on Feb. 15 for those who cannot make this meeting. For information, contact Sharon Gruber at misspoway@gmail.com.

HELP NEEDED — Do trail maintenance in the San Dieguito River Park from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. Volunteers will be led by SDRP Ranger David Hekel. Meet at the Bernardo Bay Natural Area, which is on West Bernardo Drive, just north of the Rancho Bernardo Community Park driveway and across from Casa de las Campanas. RSVP at leana@sdrp.org or 858-674-2275 ext. 14.

MONDAY, FEB. 9

BREATHE EASY — The Poway-Rancho Bernardo Better Breathers will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 at the Ed Brown Senior Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Valerie Naegele will speak on “How to Stay Motivated with C.O.P.D.” Call 858-487-8307 for details.

TUESDAY, FEB. 10

POLICE CHIEF IN RB — San Diego Police Department Chief Shelley Zimmerman will be the speaker for the 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Conservative Order for Good Government luncheon. It will be at Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $25 for non-COGG members. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 6 with Carol Prendergast at 858-676-6186 or carol@cuprendergast.com.

LIKE CHOCOLATE? — The Rancho Bernardo Chapter of Brandeis National Committee will host its “Chocolate Extravaganza” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. DeAnna Manley will perform her “Great American Songbook” and there will be lots of chocolate and non-chocolate refreshments served. Cost: $15. RSVP by sending a check to Trudy Holleb, P.O. Box 270158, San Diego, CA 92198. Questions? Call Linda at 858-487-8041.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11

MAKE A DOLL — The Aviva Chapter of Hadassah will hold an Adopt-a-Doll stuffing session at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 in the Eastview Community Center, 17520 Drayton Hall Way in Rancho Bernardo. Community volunteers are welcome. All supplies are provided. The dolls are given to hospitalized children in San Diego and Jerusalem. For details, call Rose Greenberg at 858-487-5882.

GO BOWLING — The second annual SuperBOWL fundraiser benefitting the Ed Brown Senior Center will be held in two sessions — 3 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. — on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Poway Fun Bowl, 12941 Poway Road. Cost: $20 per individual or $70 for a team of four. Reserve your lane at https://edbrownsuperbowl2015.eventbee.com or call 858-487-9324.

THURSDAY, FEB. 12

WOMEN’S GROUP — Storyteller Marilyn McPhie will tell tales about love, wine, chocolate and Valentine’s Day during the 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization meeting. It will be held at the Mount Carmel Church of the Nazarene, 10060 Carmel Mountain Road in Rancho Penasquitos. For details, call Dael at 858-484-4022.

FRIDAY, FEB. 13

DATE NIGHT — The Real Marriage Ministry at The Church at Rancho Bernardo is offering a “Marriage Date Night and Kids Night Out” activity from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. Couples get dinner and dessert and night of entertainment by stand-up comedian and impressionist Scott Wood. Cost: $30 per couple. Childcare is also available. This is a community event. To register for date night, contact Pam Ingold at pam@thechurchrb.org or 858-592-2434 ext. 306. To register for childcare, contact Lisa Kadel at lisak@thechurchrb.org.

TRAVEL PROGRAM — The RB Travelers will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at the Seven Oak Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Local photographer and travel guide Bill Williams will present a program on Guatemala. Refreshments will be served. You must be over 18. Call 858-943-1309 for information.

SATURDAY, FEB. 14

TEA TIME — The fifth annual Valentine’s Day Teas at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead are returning. Tea will be served at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 and 21. It includes tea, a plate of treats and goodies, and tour of the 1880s farmhouse at 12655 Sunset Drive in Escondido. Cost: $12 per person. Seating is limited and walk-ins will not be accepted. RSVP at anne@sdrp.org with date, seating time and number in your party. Reservations will be confirmed. For questions, call 760-432-8318.

RENEW YOUR VOWS — All Faith Center invites couples from all faiths to renew their vows at a ceremony to be held at sunset on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the home of Rev. Dr. Abigail Albert, 17762 St. Andrews Drive, Poway. Group ceremony, certificate, group and couple photographs, a walk in the labyrinth, cake and refreshments are included in the $35 per-couple fee. Reserve by Feb. 10 by calling 858-487-8885.

SWEETHEART DANCE — The San Diego Marriage Encounter’s annual Sweetheart Dance will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the St. Michael’s Holy Family Center, 15546 Pomerado Road, Poway. Open to married couples. $50 per couple. Silent auction. Suggested $2 donation for drinks. Details at www.wwme-sandiego.org.

SUNDAY, FEB. 15

MISS POWAY PAGEANT — An orientation meeting for the 2015 Miss Poway and Miss Teen Poway Scholarship Pageant is being held for potential contestants and their parents at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15. The pageant is open to girls between the ages of 13 and 24 who attend a school in the Poway Unified School District, or who live in the 92064, 92127, 92128 or 92129 zip codes. For information, contact Sharon Gruber at misspoway@gmail.com.

MUSIC CONCERT — Dean Ratzman brings his “The Swingin’ with Dean Show” to the Ed Brown Senior Center for its next “Sunday Afternoon @ 3” event. Ratzman will perform a smooth compilation of ‘40s swing; big band; jazz standards; ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s jazz; blues; rock and soul at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 in the center, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. All ages welcome. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. For details, call 858-487-9324.

TUESDAY, FEB. 17

TROUBLE SLEEPING? — Dr. Jose S. Loredo will present “Why can’t I sleep? Changes in sleep with age” at the Tuesday, Feb. 17 American Association of University Women Rancho Bernardo Chapter meeting. It will start with at brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by the program at 1 p.m. in the RB Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Loredo is director of the UCSD Sleep Medicine Center and practices pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine at the San Diego Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. For details, call Mary Ellen Stampfli at 858-487-4135.

BUSINESS MIXER — Rancho Bernardo Business Association is holding its 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 mixer at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. Cost: free to RBBA members, $15 for non-members. RSVP by Feb. 13 at mary@rbbaconnect.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18

GIVE BLOOD — The San Diego Blood Bank will accept donations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Cymer, Inc., 17075 Thornmint Court, Rancho Bernardo. Call 1-800-4MY-SDBB for information.

THURSDAY, FEB. 19

SICK LEAVE EXPLAINED — Paul Neumann and Jennifer Woo Burns from Pacific HR Alliance will talk about what employers need to know about California’s new paid sick leave law at the 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 Professional Development Forum. The North San Diego Business Chamber event will include a full breakfast. Cost $25 for NSDBC members, $45 for non-members. RSVP at www.sdbusinesschamber.com or 858-487-1767.

DINE WITH THE DOCS — Palomar Health will host a dinner and program on atrial fibrillation with Dr. Win-Kuang Shen from the Mayo Clinic Arizona starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at Vintana (Crystal Ridge Room), 1205 Auto Park Way. Escondido. $40 per person. Visit www.palomarhealth.org/class or call 800-628-2880 to register.

GARDEN CLUB MEETS — The Poway Valley Garden Club meets at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at Lutheran Incarnation Church, 16889 Espola Road, Poway. Nan Sterman will present her “Tour of Provence and the Original Mediterranean Garden.” Visit www.powayvalleygardenclub.org or call 858-204-9070 for information.

FRIDAY, FEB. 20

LENTEN ROSARY — San Rafael Catholic Church is inviting everyone to a Lenten Sung Contemplative Rosary at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 in the church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. It will feature the Sorrowful Mysteries and include scriptural references, songs and icons reflecting the events of Christ’s passion and death. Call 858-487-4314.

SATURDAY, FEB. 21

LIKE TOMATOES? — Roy Wilburn, horticulture manager at Sunshine Care, will talk about tomatoes, from seeding through harvesting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. He will talk about the different varieties, soil preparation, planting, staking, pruning, fertilizing and pest control. Before coming to Sunshine Care Wilburn was a commercial tomato grower for 20 years. The presentation is free. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered. Sunshine Care is at 12695 Monte Vista Road in Poway. A shuttle will take attendees to the lecture site. RSVP at 858-472-6059 or roy@sunshinecare.com.

TEA TIME — The fifth annual Valentine’s Day Teas at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead are returning. Tea will be served at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. It includes tea, a plate of treats and goodies, and tour of the 1880s farmhouse at 12655 Sunset Drive in Escondido. Cost: $12 per person. Seating is limited and walk-ins will not be accepted. RSVP at anne@sdrp.org with date, seating time and number in your party. Reservations will be confirmed. For questions, call 760-432-8318.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25

COMMON CORE 101 — Parents who are confused about Common Core and how it will impact their children are invited to a free workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive. It will include how Common Core will help children, tips on helping your children with Common Core homework, online resources and more. Questions? Call 858-538-8181.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27

STATE OF THE REGION — North San Diego Business Chamber will hold its annual State of the Region luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at Sony Electronics, 16535 Via Esprillo in Rancho Bernardo. The keynote speaker will be Diane Harkey, the Fourth District Board of Equalization member. Cost: $49 for NSDBC members, $69 for non-members. RSVP at www.sdbusinesschamber.com or 858-487-1767.