Community Calendar: Issue of May 28, 2015

FRIDAY, MAY 29

BIKE TO WORK — The annual Bike to Work Day, postponed from its original date due to rain, will be held on Friday, May 29, with more than 100 pit stops throughout San Diego County. Pit stop hosts will be providing refreshments plus other goodies from 6 to 9 a.m., though some may open earlier or also offer treats during the afternoon commute. For a list of pit stops, go to tinyurl.com/BikeToWork-2015map. For other details, go to tinyurl.com/bikepledge15.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

PHS ALUMNI DINNER — The Poway High School Alumni Association is holding its annual dinner to honor new inductees into the Hall of Fame from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. Tickets are $35 and are available online at powayhighfoundation.org/hall-of-fame.html. The event includes a buffet dinner and a no-host bar.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

BOCCE CLINIC — The 4S Bocce Club will be hosting a free clinic for special needs youths and adults from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31 at the club, 15031 Dove Creek Road. No experience required. Caregivers may stay and play if interested. Contact Sam Caeti at 619-887-4960 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

WRITER WORKSHOP — The Church at Rancho Bernardo is hosting the first installment of its three-week “So You Want to Write” workshop featuring local author Susan Meissner at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. Remaining sessions will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 10 and 17. This free workshop will have Meissner sharing her writing skills, knowledge and wisdom for the creative writer, aspiring author, poet or person who just wants to harness the power of the written word. It will be at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. All are welcome. No registration required. Contact Joyce Bruggeman at joyce@thechurchrb.org or 858-592-2434 ext. 347.

BLOOD DRIVE — The San Diego Blood Bank will accept donations from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 in the Poway City Hall parking lot, 13325 Civic Center Drive. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit wwwsandiegobloodbank.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

ELDER ABUSE EXPERT — Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood, a nationally-known expert on elder abuse, will speak at the 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon. It will be at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Cost: $26. Guests are welcome. RSVP with Fern at 760-741-6620.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

CRAFT MARKET — The Poway Arts & Crafts Guild will hold its Boardwalk Craft Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 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.”

DINNER FUNDRAISER — The PoVa Theraputic Riding Center will hold a fundraiser dinner, auction and raffle to benefit the center and its programs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Kaminski’s Sports Lounge and Barbecue, 12735 Poway Road. No ticket is needed for dinner, special dinner options to benefit the center will be available. Music will be provided by The Grateful Dads and Friends. There is no cover charge. For information or donations, call 858-231-7889, contact ingrid@povatrc.org or visit www,povatrc.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

RB ALIVE! — The 27th annual RB Alive! Expo is returning with lots of activities for the anticipated 35,000 attendees. The admission-free street fair is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7 along Bernardo Center Drive in the community’s business district. Over 300 vendors are expected, along with a food court, live music and activities for children.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

IMPERIAL RUSSIA — David Edick, San Diego World Affairs Council president, will present “Putin the Terrible: How the U.S. is coping with a resurgent imperial Russia” at the 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 Conservative Order for Good Government luncheon. It will be at Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16006 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $25 for non-COGG members. RSVP by Friday, June 5 with Rose Marie Dishman at 858-676-6186 or RoseMarie@COGGrb.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

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, June 11. 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, JUNE 12

BROADWAY TUNES — RB Chorale will present its 41st annual spring concert, “RBC Goes to Broadway,” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12 in the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Tickets are $31 for preferred seating; $22 for general admission; $20 for seniors, students and military; and $7 for up to age 12. Purchase at www.rbchorale.org or 858-458-7664.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

PERSONAL SAFETY FOR WOMEN — St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church is holding a personal safety class for women from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway. The class is free, donations accepted. To register, visit www.stbartschurch.org.

HONOR BUSINESSES — North San Diego Business Chamber will hold its annual Celebration of Business dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road in Escondido. During the event the Business Achievement Awards will be presented. Cost: $110 for members, $145 for non-members. Register at sdbusinesschamber.com or call 858-487-1767.

BROADWAY TUNES — RB Chorale will present its 41st annual spring concert, “RBC Goes to Broadway,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13 in the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Tickets are $31 for preferred seating; $22 for general admission; $20 for seniors, students and military; and $7 for up to age 12. Purchase at www.rbchorale.org or 858-458-7664.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

SAVE YOUR TEEN’S LIFE — A free assessment of teenagers’ risk for fatal cardiac arrest will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14 at Rancho Bernardo High School, 13010 Paseo Lucido. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without symptoms or warning signs. In San Diego County, three to five teens die annually from it. The abnormality in the heart’s electrical system that causes SCA can be detected with an EKG, which is not included in the annual well-child exam or sports physical. The screening is free, there are no needles involved or X-ray exposure. Register for an appointment at EPSaveaLife.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16

BUSINESS MIXER — Rancho Bernardo Business Association will hold its 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 mixer at Bernard’O Restaurant, 12457 Rancho Bernardo Road in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: free to RBBA members, $15 for non-members. RSVP by Friday, June 12 at Joyce@rbbaconnect.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

CRAFT MARKET — The Poway Arts & Crafts Guild will hold its Boardwalk Craft Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20 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.”