Community Calendar: Issue of Oct. 1, 2015

FRIDAY, OCT. 2

BOOK SALE — The Seven Oaks Community Library is holding its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at the center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will be books of all kinds plus movies, audio books and puzzles. Most items are $1 or less. Everyone over 18 is welcome.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3

BOOK SALE — The Seven Oaks Community Library is holding its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will be books of all kinds plus movies, audio books and puzzles. Most items are $1 or less. Everyone over 18 is welcome.

FALL FESTIVAL — The Seven Oaks neighborhood will hold its annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 in its community center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will be craft items for sale. Food trucks will be there from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Only those 18 and older may attend.

BLESS YOUR PETS — St. Michael’s Catholic Church will provide the annual Blessing of the Animals in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi. All pets, of all shapes and sizes, are welcome to come receive a special blessing at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 on St. Michael’s School’s south campus field, 15546 Pomerado Road in Poway. The event is free and complimentary coffee and donuts will be served.

FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE — The City of Poway’s fire department will be holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Fire Department Training Tower, 12335 Crosthwaite Circle.

RENDEZVOUS IN POWAY — Take a trip back in time with this free, family-friendly old-fashioned event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Interact with period correct historical camps, experience mock train robberies, meet pioneers and much more. Free and open to the public. For details, call 858-668-4576.

HANK WILLIAMS TRIBUTE — The Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes,” celebrating the life and music of country music legend Hank Williams, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the PCPA, 15498 Espola Road. Tickets range from $39 to $54, with dinner on the patio an additional $28. For tickets and information, call 858-748-0505 or visit www.powaycenter.com.

SUNDAY, OCT. 4

RENDEZVOUS IN POWAY — Take a trip back in time with this free, family-friendly old-fashioned event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Interact with period correct historical camps, experience mock train robberies, meet pioneers and much more. Free and open to the public. For details, call 858-668-4576.

THURSDAY, OCT. 8

DEMOCRATS MEET — The Poway Democratic Club will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at Mainstream Bar & Grill, 13385 Poway Road. Kali Gochmanosky from the Citizens Trade Campaign will discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Visit www.powaydemocraticclub.org or call 858-212-9191.

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, Oct. 8. 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.

FOR THOSE 50-PLUS — The Church at Rancho Bernardo is offering a free “Thriving in the Third Act” seminar for anyone age 50-plus. The second of the four-part event will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 in room 21 at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. Other sessions will be on Oct. 15 and 22. Topics will include spiritual growth/career shifts, money/security, health/well-being and caregiving. Pre-registration is required at tinyurl.com/CRB3rdAct. For details, contact Bob Meissner at 858-592-2434 ext. 311 or bob@thechurchrb.org.

IT’S MAGIC —”Joe Mystic’s Magic Show” will highlight the next meeting of the Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at Mt. Carmel Church of the Nazarene in Rancho Penasquitos. The magician has 40 years of experience and is a member of the Hollywood Magic Castle. For details, call 858-484-5464.

FRIDAY, OCT. 9

NEW GOLF EVENT — The VFW Post 7907 Men’s Auxiliary will hold its first golf tournament starting a noon, Friday, Oct. 9 at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Golf Course.

Entry fee is $100 per person or $375 per foursome. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Sponsorships, raffle prizes and auction items are needed. Call Brad Cotton at 760-801-4165 or email him at brad@missionpools.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 10

HISTORY TALK — Author Tom Leech will prseent “Tales from the Trails: San Diego’s Rich Outdoors History” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 in the Rancho Bernardo History Museum at Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, Rancho Bernardo. The event is free. Copies of Leech’s book, “Outdoors San Diego: Hiking, Biking and Camping” will be available for purchase. For details, go to RBHistoricalSociety.org.

BEER FESTIVAL — The fourth annual Rancho BEERnardo Festival and Tasting that features India Pale Ales will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, 12655 Sunset Drive in Escondido. The event that will also have food, music and more is organized by the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club. Tickets are $40 per person for 15 tastings or $70 for two attendees. The no-tasting designated driver admission is $10. To purchase, go to ranchobeernardofestival.com.

OPEN HOUSE — Country Montessori School will hold an open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 12642 Monte Vista Road, Poway. Classrooms will be open and representatives will be present to answer questions. Call 858-673-1756, ext. 107 for details.

SUNDAY, OCT. 11

FREE PERFORMANCE — Local actors Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter will present “Mystery & Mayhem” featuring hair-raising tales by Edgar Allan Poe and other writers at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. It is the next installment in the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults’ “Sunday Afternoons @ 3” series. Also performing will be concert pianist Jacquelyne Silver. Admission is free for this all-ages event. The center is at 18402 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. For details, call 858-487-9324.

MONDAY, OCT. 12

BREATHE BETTER — Valerie Haegele from Tri-City Hospital will speak at the Poway-Rancho Bernardo Better Breathers meeting at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 in the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. All with breathing issues or their caretakers are welcome. For details, call Mary Gardner at 858-487-8307 or Nancy Koehler at 858-748-4307.

TUESDAY, OCT. 13

MAIENSCHEIN AT COGG — Assemblyman Brian Maienschein will give an update on what is happening in Sacramento at the 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Conservative Order for Good Government luncheon. It will be at Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $25 for non-COGG members. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 9 with Rose Marie Dishman at 858-486-0119 or RoseMarie@coggrb.com.

RESCUE RECOUNTED — Retired Navy Capt. Mark Cedrun will share his first-hand account of the 2009 rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips from Somali pirates at the 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Brandeis National Committee Rancho Bernardo Chapter meeting. It will include a dessert bar and be held in the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $16. RSVP with Linda at 858-487-8041.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14

BUSINESS MIXER — North San Diego Business Chamber will hold its 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Regional Connect mixer at the new Petco Corporation headquarters, 10850 Via Frontera in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $35 for non-members, members can send up to five employees for free if they register by 3 p.m. on Oct. 13 or pay $10 at the door. Register at sdbusinesschamber.com or call 858-487-1767.

AAUW MEETS — The Poway Penasquitos American Association of University Women will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the RB Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive. U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant and Superior Court Judge Laura Birkmeyer will discuss their careers and the juvenile court system. Prospective members joining that night will receive a special discount rate. More information at www.powayarea-ca.aaue.net.

THURSDAY, OCT. 15

BUSINESS BRANDING — Ric Militi will present “Mirror, Mirror: How personal brand reflects company brand” for the 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 North San Diego Business Chamber Professional Development Forum. It will be in the chamber office, 10875 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 104 in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $29 for members, $49 for non-members. Registration required at sdbusinesschamber.com or call 858-487-1767.

FOR THOSE 50-PLUS — The Church at Rancho Bernardo is offering a free “Thriving in the Third Act” seminar for anyone age 50-plus. The third of the four-part event will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 in room 21 at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. The last session will be on Oct. 22. Topics will include spiritual growth/career shifts, money/security, health/well-being and caregiving. Pre-registration is required at tinyurl.com/CRB3rdAct. For details, contact Bob Meissner at 858-592-2434 ext. 311 or bob@thechurchrb.org.