By Linda Mcintosh | linda.mcintosh@sduniontribune.com | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Kids Day at the Cardiff Farmers Market starts at 10 a.m. Feb. 1 at 3333 Manchester Ave. The family event includes Little Buds Nature Club to explore the outdoors, bubbles, arts & crafts and storytime. Visit www.cardiff101.com/events
The Mitchell Thorp Foundation will host its 16th annual Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk & Family Festival starting 8 a.m. Feb. 1 at Carlsbad's Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road. The event supports families with children who have life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders. The festival includes live music, food, games, prizes, T-shirts and finishing medals. Registration fees are $28.74 to $60.83 (free for children 4 and younger) at shorturl.at/rIZGy or visit www.mitchellthorp.org
The San Diego Folk Heritage group presents a Celtic, folk and world music concert featuring the duo "Four Shillings Short" at 4 p.m. Feb. 2 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave. The program offers "American folk, inspired by Indian Raga and Ethnic idioms." Tickets are $18 general admission; $15 for Heritage group members. Visit www.sdfolkheritage.org
The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at Carlsbad's Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave. Guest speaker Dana Leeds will give a presentation on "Tips for Using AI as Your Genealogy Assistant." Free. To attend via Zoom, visit nsdcgs.org
The Carlsbad Newcomers group meets at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Guest speaker is Michael Arms, president/CEO of the Helen Woodward Animal Center and a leader in the animal care community, to speak about the nonprofit center's programs. The free meeting starts at 10:15 a.m. Visit carlsbadnewcomers.org
The Republican Women of California-San Marcos hosts a general meeting and luncheon at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 at Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road. Social time and registration is followed by call to order at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Jim Desmond, San Diego County District 5 Supervisor. Cost is $40. Reservations due by Jan. 27. Email e.laister@hotmail.com.
The city of Chula Vista invites community members to provide input on how housing and community development funds should be spent over the next five years. The federal funding will go toward helping households and improving life throughout the city and could be used for streets, sidewalks, recreation centers, senior programs, childcare and other projects and initiatives. Upcoming meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at Montevalle Recreation Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Road; 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at Chula Vista Woman's Club, 357 G St. and 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at Loma Verde Community Center, 1420 Loma Lane; Spanish translation will be available at the meetings. The online survey is at publicinput.com/x03526?lang=en until Feb. 28.
The Del Mar Rose Society hosts a presentation by John Bagnasco from the "Garden America" radio show and chairman of the California Coastal Rose Society at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 on "Roses Around the World...the universal proposition of saving rose varieties in the 21st century." The event is at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd. Reception followed by lecture at 7 p.m. Visit http://delmarrosesociety.org
The Saps at Sea Laurel & Hardy club present "Laurel & Hardy - Romantic Leads?" in honor of Valentine's Day. Films include "Should Married Men Go Home?" "Our Wife" and "Yes, Yes Nannette" from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at First Lutheran Church of El Cajon, 867 S. Lincoln Ave. Admission is $10 and includes dessert. Free for children 12 and younger. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; the program starts at 5 p.m. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/111118255744315
Wings and Snow exhibit Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop is hosting the Wings and Snow exhibit through Jan. 31 at 140 E. Main St. This year's show blends nature with art, and features bird mosaics, woodland animal paintings and cyanotype feather prints. There will be handmade gift items for sale by local artists. Sophie's Gallery's artists are students of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, a nonprofit that educates and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Proceeds from the gallery go to the nonprofit. The exhibit is free. Visit https://stmsc.org/specialization/sophies-gallery/
The San Dieguito Art Guild is putting out a call for artists for its February "Heart To Art" show. Deadline to apply is noon Jan. 25. Bring in artwork from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Up to two entries per artist. Show winners and entrants will be acknowledged and celebrated at the reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 8 reception at 937 South Coast Hwy 101. Visit sandieguitoartguild.com
The Friends of the Encinitas Library present Jimmy and Enrique in a free show at the Encinitas Library from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 2. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Jimmy and Enrique's musical collaboration has created a world-music and includes guitar passages along with percussive rhythms. Visit https://www.encinitaslibfriends.org/
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce seeks sponsors and exhibitors for its Community Resource Expo slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The free, public event, in partnership with the city of Encinitas, is expected draw several hundred community members and more than 40 local businesses that will give information about their services, goods and attractions. Members of the community can meet exhibitors from local businesses in areas such as fitness, finance, estate planning, health, insurance, real estate, senior services and travel. Email community@encinitaschamber.com or visit encinitaschamber.com
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society's Thrift Shop is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 120 Aberdeen Drive. The nonprofit is accepting donations of unused or gently used items, such as furniture, clothing, housewares, computer equipment, electronics and sporting goods. Folks can shop in person with their well-behaved pets or on eBay. For the nonprofit's wish list, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society's Amazon and Chewy Wish lists at www.sdpets.org (click on "Give" then scroll down to "Wish List").
Love Esco Day to "spread love and kindness to every part of Escondido" is Feb. 1. Community members can volunteer for various community projects to help beautify the city, serve the homeless, care for teachers and support local businesses. The kick-off party is from 8 to 10 a.m. Feb. 1 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Folks can join service projects during and after the kickoff. Highlights include free food, special guest appearances from local Escondido heroes, entertainment from performing arts groups, face painting and balloon art and contests along with interactive activities led by the SD Wave, San Diego Humane Society and San Diego Children's Discovery Museum. Visit https://www.loveesco.org/
The Friends of the Escondido Library bookstore holds a half-price sale through Jan. 31 at the library, 239 S Kalmia St. All items in the store will be 50 percent off (25 cent minimum), including a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, collectors books and DVDs and CDs along with an extensive children's section, with books, DVDs and VHS. Call (760) 839-4832. Visit library.escondido.org.
Free health seminars on degenerative diseases of the spine and joints, organized by Alternative Pain Relief Center of Escondido, are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays at Green Tree Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 1301 S. Hale Ave. Attendees learn the anatomy and pathology of common pain conditions and how to experience less pain and a higher quality of life. The next seminar is Jan. 27. Call 760-566-0505 or visit https://www.alternativepainrelief.center/free-health-seminars
The Hidden Valley Vista City Council of Beta Sigma Phi International will hold its' Queens Court Luncheon, "Cheers to the Queen of Hearts" 11:30 a.m. Feb. 8 at Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Center, 100 Holland Glen. Chapter Queens will be honored. Beta Sigma Phi is a social, cultural and philanthropic International Sorority.Cost is $38. RSVP by Jan. 30 at 760-889-3552.
The Escondido Art Association will hold the "Singing the Blues" exhibit for February. Art for this exhibit will be accepted for take-in from 11 a.m. to 4 on Feb. 1 at the EAA Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. Visit https://lydiamartinart.com/. A free live art demo is from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb 6. A reception is from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at the gallery. The show will remain on exhibit until Feb. 28. Visit www.escondidoartassociation.org
DrumatiX, an award-winning troupe, presents its family-friendly show, Rhythm Delivered, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Grand Ritz Theater, 301 E. Grand Ave. The show with music, dance and theatrics combines tap dance, body percussion and drumming, inspired by global rhythms along with creative storytelling, and audience interaction. The event is aimed at audiences of all ages. Tickets are $22-$43 at bit.ly/drumatix.
The Fallbrook Climate Action Team is hosting a Zoom meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28. The guest speaker is Xiomalys Crespo from San Diego Community Power, who will give an update on its sustainable energy programs in the county. Register for the meeting at FallbrookClimateActionTeam.org
The Seal Society of San Diego will host a harbor seal pupping season Talk N Walk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22 at Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery, 7916 Girard Ave. The free educational lecture will be followed by a walk to the shore to see the seals. Visit https://sandiegosierraclub.org/seal-society/
A free class on Understanding Assisted Living and Memory Care will be offered by Sharp Grossmont Hospital Community Resource Center from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 30 at Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St. The class will discuss how assisted living and memory care works, costs involved, and how to best prepare for the transition. A variety of topics on residential care facilities for the elderly will be discussed. Free onsite parking. Register at (800) 827-4277 or visit www.sharp.com/classes
A group of Lemon Grove nonprofits will hold a community fundraiser for L.A. fire disaster relief from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 1 at Treganza Park. Local clubs will sell food to raise money to help those affected by the fires. Participating clubs include Lemon Grove Lions, Lemon Grove Forward Club, Thrive, Soroptimists International of Lemon Grove, Mt. Miguel High School Alumni and the Lemon Grove Fire Department, among others. For questions, email Silemongrove1958@gmail.com
The Soroptimist International Club of Lemon Grove holds its 3rd annual "Stand Against Human Trafficking" walk for National Human Trafficking Intervention month at 9 a.m. Jan. 25 at 3131 School Lane. The event begins with a presentation by the county District Attorney's Office, and culminates in a walk to raise awareness about human trafficking.
Applications are being accepted for this year's Miss Oceanside Scholarship Pageant, sponsored by the Oceanside Sea Lions, which is part of Lions International. An orientation meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Mission Branch Library, 3861 Mission Ave. Single girls, between the ages of 13-16 who are residents of Oceanside are eligible for the Teen Pageant, and ages 17-25 for the Miss Pageant. Contestants will receive pageant coaching on poise, presentation, interview skills and a question on stage. The annual pageant is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 10 at the Star Theater. Winners become ambassadors of goodwill for the city and for the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and do community service throughout the year. Net proceeds from the pageant go to scholarships for the winners and Lions' charities. Email missoceansidepageant@gmail.com. Visit https://www.oceansidesealionsclub.com/?r
Oceanside Public Library's READS Learning Center, 804 Pier View Way, is hosting a Job Readiness Workshop series in January and February for job seekers and anyone who wants to improve job searching skills. Attendees can join one, or all four workshops. The topic of the Jan. 27 workshop is The Job Search: Get Organized & Be Prepared and runs from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For other workshop topics and dates, visit https://www.oceansidelibrary.org/Home/Components/News/News/554/1028
The Oceanside Public Library will host a series of free monthly movie screenings and discussions through March in the Civic Center Library Community Room at 330 N. Coast Highway. Professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray will discuss a new movie series: Media Circus. The library will screen three films that "explore how celebrity, ego, and satire all contribute to the media landscape of yesterday and today." Chaffin-Quiray, a professor of Cinema Studies at Palomar College, will explain the artistic and sociological character of the films and lead a discussion. No registration is required. The The King of Comedy will be screened at 6 p.m. Feb.3 and The Truman Show 6 p.m. March 3. Chaffin-Quiray is author of Cine-Me (2012) and Under the Tent-Pole: A Primer on Movies: Blockbusters, Oscar Winners, Alternatives, and You (2014). Visit oceansidelibrary.org
The Pt. Loma Parkinson's Support Group will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 28 at Pt. Loma Café, 4865 N. Harbor Drive to "Meet, Greet and Eat." There will be a no host brunch and presentation on "The Parkinson's Association of San Diego," led by the association's executive director, Chris Buscher Send reservations to doloresviolacohenour@gmail.com.
The North County Society of Fine Arts will host a workshop on abstract floral art led by guest artist Kat Furrow. The workshop will be held at the Oasis Center, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan.25. Fee is $50; $40 for members. Register at ncsfa.org
The Camarada Trio will perform at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Rancho Bernardo Library's second-floor community room. The trio of flute, viola and harp will perform a program titled, "Joie de Vivre", which includes music by Debussy and Faure. The concert is part of the Friends of the RB Library's 25th annual Chamber Concert series. Free; cash donations are appreciated. The concert series is supported by sponsors, a grant from the RB Community Foundation and attendee donations. Visit https://friendsoftherblibrary.org/
The 35th annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival runs from Jan. 27-Feb. 8, and will be both in-person and virtual. The festival will showcase a variety of the top contemporary Jewish-related films. More than 30 feature films will be screened at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre in the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus. Ben Mankiewicz will be the keynote speaker at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Garfield Theatre. Mankiewicz, longtime host of Turner Classic Movies and podcasts The Plot Thickens and Talking Pictures, will discuss classic cinema, American politics and his own family history. For schedule and tickets, visit https://www.lfjcc.org/cjc/sdijff.aspx
The nonprofit Muchas Manos de San Diego, a group of stitching enthusiasts, is participating in the nationwide Stitch In Public Day, where folks can show their needlework skills to the community. The event is from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Mira Mesa library, 8405 New Salem St. The group will offer free cross-stitch and embroidery kits to anyone interested in learning to stitch. All stitchers are welcome to join the event. Muchas Manos typically meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Monday. Visit muchasmanos.org
The nonprofit POZabilities holds "A Sweet Affair," a dessert and wine social featuring a silent auction, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Recital Hall at Balboa Park, 2130 Pan American W. Road. Highlights include an array of gourmet desserts crafted by local bakers and a selection of wines. The silent auction will feature a variety of items, ranging from baskets to local art. Proceeds benefit the educational and social support programs of POZabilities, one of the area's oldest HIV/AIDS nonprofits. Tickets are $40 at tinyurl.com/ASweetAffair
The California Retired Teachers Association Division 4 Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships until March 21. Ten $2,500 scholarships are offered to graduating seniors from San Diego Unified District schools who will attend a four-year college or university in the fall. Applicants may access the online application at https://div4.calrta.org/ and click on the Scholarships and Grants heading. For additional information, email sumel4616@gmail.com.
The duo "Four Shillings Short," will present music, poetry & folklore for the Celtic Bonfire Festival of Spring from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 31 in Hall of Nations, at the Balboa Park International Cottages, 2191 Pan American Road, West. The Ancient Celtic Bonfire Festival of Imbolc marked the coming of spring and was celebrated at the beginning of February, marking the half-way point between the winter solstice and spring equinox. The event is sponsored by House of Ireland. Admission is $10-$15 donation. www.houseofireland.org
The nonprofit San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association will give introductory woodworking classes for ages 18 and older at 5360 Eastgate Mall. Participants will learn the basics and create a wooden cutting board and step stool in five four-hour sessions. Class fee of $500 includes supplies, instruction and machine use. The upcoming session is Feb. 1-9. Visit sdfwa.org/intro-classes.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 49, will hold its annual formal Military Ball, a Purple Heart recipient fundraiser, with cocktails, dinner and dancing from 5 to 11 p.m. Feb. 22 at Courtyard San Diego in Liberty Station. Tickets are $125. The event is formal with tuxedos, black tie, dress blues or dress uniforms. Visit sandiegopurpleheart.com.
The Father Joe's Villages Ladies Guild holds its annual fundraiser, themed "Alice in Wonderland," from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at The Dana on Mission Bay, 1710 W. Mission Bay Drive. The event includes a silent auction, lunch, entertainment and an opportunity drawing. Silent auction bidding is online Feb.10-17 at my.neighbor.org. Cost is $65 per person. Free parking is available. Proceeds benefit the children living at Father Joe's Villages. The guild provides school supplies, learning toys and layettes, and funds a shopping trip for parents to shop for Christmas gifts and supports children's birthday and holiday parties and entertainment. Email blanex@aol.com.
The San Diego Blood Bank has a number of donation centers. Here are some -- for more locations, visit mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/centers.
Carmel Valley Donor Center: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays to Wednesdays at 3880 Valley Centre Drive, behind Marketplace Grille in Piazza Carmel Shopping Center (closed Thursday to Saturday), Carmel Valley.San Diego Blood Bank - Chula Vista: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Terra Nova Plaza by the clocktower between Locksmith and D'Lish Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, Chula Vista (closed Sunday and Monday).San Diego Blood Bank - Clairemont Mesa: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays at 3998 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., next to Ross Dress for Less.Coastal Donor Center: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at 1910 Via Centre, Vista.San Diego Blood Bank - Liberty Station: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays at 2850 Womble Road, Building 30, across from the fountain.San Diego Blood Bank - North County: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 358 W. El Norte Parkway, Suite J, Escondido.San Diego Blood Bank - Gateway: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays to Saturdays at 3636 Gateway Center Ave., Suite 100, San Diego.San Diego Blood Bank - East County: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays to Saturdays at 776 Arnele Ave., El Cajon.Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in good health. Photo identification is required. To make an appointment or find more drives, call 800-469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
North Island Credit Union Foundation offers scholarships to college-bound high school seniors and community college students transferring to a four-year university who live in San Diego and Riverside counties. Students must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 to participate. Selection criteria include academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation and an essay submission. Online applications will be accepted through March 7. Visit northisland.ccu.com/studentscholarship
The North County Widows and Widowers Club holds dance classes from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays at Palomar Estates East Mobile Home Park, 650 S Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos; call (858) 610-4816 and the club also holds a book club with discussion and lunch at noon on the first Wednesday of the month at various locations in North County; call (760) 436-6425.
The Vista Community Clinic has changed the location and date of its monthly Poder Popular Food Distribution, which is now from 2 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at the Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Poder Popular is a community-led advocacy group under Vista Community Clinic's Migrant Health Program, which supports health and wellness in the community. For questions, call 760-631-5000 ext. 8075.