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BONSALL

Woman’s club to meet

at community center

The Bonsall Woman’s Club will start the new club year Sept. 2 with a special program at the Bonsall Community Center, 31505 Old River Road. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for a social hour with the business portion starting at 10 a.m. Music will be by The Journeybirds. Attendees can order snacks via email by Thursday at bonsallwomansclub@gmail.com.

CARLSBAD

The North County African American Women’s Association presents their 24th annual Gentlemen’s Gourmet event, “Color the Night” 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Omni Resort La Costa, 2100 Costa del Mar Road. The annual, signature, scholarship fundraiser, features tastings from amateur and professional chefs. Entertainment will be by Peak Experience Jazz Ensemble, featuring jazz & blues vocalist Barbara Morrison. Attendees in colorful, cocktail attire will gather on the Luna Lawn at the venue. This event routinely sells out. Free parking and handicap access are available. Ticket is $75 per person at ncaawa.org.

Genealogy buffs meet virtually Tuesday

The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will host Paula Stuart Warren for a live webinar, “Controlling Chaos: Organizing Your Genealogical Materials,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The webinar is free; registration is required at nsdcgs.org/webinars. Later that day the Legacy Users Group will meet virtually via GoToMeeting from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Email legacyusersgroup@nsdcgs.org.

Group to discuss genetic networks

A DNA Foundations Class, organized by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will be in live webinar format at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Stacey Sanders will discuss “Genetic Networks and Clustering.” The webinar is free; register at nsdcgs.org/webinars.

DEL MAR

Volunteers needed

to drive seniors

Del Mar Community Connections is seeking volunteers to drive seniors and residents with disabilities to medical and other essential appointments. Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and insured vehicle. Call (858) 792-7565.

ENCINITAS

Taste of Encinitas

will be held Aug. 31

The 32nd annual Taste of Encinitas is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 31, with live music, along Coast Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas, hosted by the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association and presented by Compass. A $40 ticket gets participants tastes from a number of local restaurants and wine and beer samples at Sip Stops. There will also be sparkling water, soda and juice. Tickets include food and 10 drink samples. Same-day tickets are $50, if any are left. Visit shopencinitas101.com or the Encinitas 101 office, 818 S. Coast Highway 101.

ESCONDIDO

Submarine veterans

to meet Saturday

The United States Submarine Service Inc. Scamp Base meets at 10 a.m. Saturday at Charlie’s Family Restaurant, 210 N. Ivy Street. The veterans group is open to submarine crew who have qualified to wear the warfare specialty pin, the dolphins. Others can apply to become associate members. Visit ussvi.org.

Virtual Author Chat series continues

The Escondido Public Library hosts a Virtual Author Chat for teens and adults from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday featuring author Brianna Bourne. Visit facebook.com/escondidolibrary.

FALLBROOK

Theater to screen movie for fundraiser

The Fallbrook Mission Theater presents a Fallbrook Historical Society Fundraiser from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday featuring a screening of the classic 1939 film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” directed by Frank Capra and starring Jean Arthur and James Stewart, at the theater, 231 N. Main Ave. Social hour is at 5 p.m.; a brief history presentation on Capra, who had lived in Fallbrook, is at 6 p.m. and the movie starts 6:30 p.m. Early bird pricing for the movie is $10 online and to those who are purchasing at Sun Realty, 431 S. Main Ave., until noon Friday; $12 at door. Visit fallbrookmissiontheater.com.

NORTH COUNTY

Technology program

seeks volunteers

San Diego Oasis is bridging the technology gap for seniors through its Digital Divide Program by providing free Samsung tablets, Internet for 12 months and training sessions for eligible older adults to boost tech skills and reduce social isolation. Oasis is looking for tech-savvy volunteers to train older adults to use their devices, which are given through various community organizations. To volunteer, call Jolyn Parker at (858) 353-0439.

S.D. Humane Society has job openings

The nonprofit San Diego Humane Society is hiring and has more than 50 career opportunities in various fields, including animal care, veterinary care, humane law enforcement, philanthropy, volunteer engagement and communications. Positions that qualify for a signing bonus of up to $1,000 are listed on sdhumane.org/careers.

Blood drives coming up

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold several blood drives in parking lots in North County:

24 Hour Fitness Corporate, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at 1265 Laurel Tree Lane, Carlsbad.

Office Depot, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at 1018 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas.

Saint Francis Catholic Church, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at 525 W. Vista Way, Vista.

San Diego Humane Society, Escondido Campus, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 31 at 3500 Burnet Drive.

Donors receive a limited-edition Marvel “Black Widow” T-shirt and Comic-Con retro pins while supplies last. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

OCEANSIDE

Library Friends hold book sale Saturday

The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library will hold a Used Book Sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday behind the Civic Center Library, 602 Civic Center Drive. The Friends are moving from their current book sale location and need to liquidate their inventory of used and donated books and other items. Friends members can shop early from 9 to 10 a.m. Membership applications will be on-site. Proceeds go to library programs. Visit oplfriends.org.

Literary festival

set for Saturday

The annual Write On, Oceanside! literary festival to celebrate and inspire local authors is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday outside the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 300 N. Coast Highway, and 3 to 4 p.m. online. The free event, including Local Author Showcase and Book Fair, is hosted by the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation and Oceanside Public Library. Visit ocaf.info/write-on.

Sponsors sought

for golf fundraiser

Brother Benno’s Auxiliary will host its third annual “Pay It Forward” Charity Golf Fundraiser at the Camp Pendleton Marine Memorial Golf Course on Oct. 5 and seeks sponsors. A range of sponsorship levels are offered including for civilian golfers and businesses. Proceeds and donations benefit the work of the Brother Benno’s Foundation, helping the area’s working poor and homeless. Sponsorships range from $150 to $5,000 and include golf carts, breakfast, lunch and game of golf..Visit brotherbenno.org/golf-2021.

Library expands hours

The Oceanside Public Library has expanded its hours. The Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway, and Mission Branch Library, 3861-B Mission Ave., are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays to Saturdays. The Bookmobile is at El Corazon Senior Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Country Club Lane Senior Center from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; John Landes Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; and Rancho del Oro Park 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. The Adelante Bookmobile is at Balderrama Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Mondays; Melba Bishop Recreation Center from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; Crown Heights Resource Center from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; and Libby Lake Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Call (760) 435-5600 or visit oceansidepubliclibrary.org.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Free Concert on the Green this evening

The ninth annual free Concert on the Green is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22, presented by the Village Church. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and food for a twilight picnic. Live music will be performed by jazz musician Dante Fire on the lawn across from The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on the corner of Avenida de Acacias and La Flecha. For questions, email janf@villagechurch.org.

Church collecting backpacks, supplies

Village Church is collecting backpacks and school supplies for homeless and underserved children in grades K-6 across the county. Backpacks with supplies will be distributed to the church’s mission partners countywide. Supplies sought include pencils, colored pencils, wide-ruled paper, notebooks, index cards and insulated water bottles that can be placed in backpacks. The deadline to drop off donated items is Aug. 22 at the Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias. Also, checks can be sent to the Village Church specifying “backpacks” on the memo line. Email alycenn@villagechurch.org.

Shelter to Soldier hosts annual fundraising gala

Oceanside-based nonprofit Shelter to Soldier hosts its ninth annual “Be the Light” fundraising gala, which will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday , at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea Del Cielo. The gala benefits the nonprofit, which adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Event highlights include small bites, beverages and a silent auction, followed by seated dinner with a veteran testimonial and live auction emceed by auctioneer Clint Bell along with live music by K. Emeline. Cox Communications is the presenting sponsor. Tickets are $250 at bit.ly/bethelight9.

SAN MARCOS

‘Lions Gift of Sight’ event set for Saturday

A “Lions Gift of Sight” service event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 410 W. California Ave., hosted by San Diego North County Lions Club, San Marcos Lions Club, Harbison Canyon Lions Club, The Pride of Vista Lions Club and the Encinitas Lions. There will be free eye screenings and glaucoma testing with trained volunteers and free refurbished prescription and reading eyeglasses for those in need in Vista and surrounding communities such as San Marcos, Fallbrook, Oceanside and Escondido. Donations and volunteers also sought. Email lionarminda@yahoo.com or send a check to “Lions Gift of Sight” and mail to P.O. Box 713, San Luis Rey, CA 92069, or call (760) 405-7385.

Writers’ group meets Tuesday afternoons

The San Marcos Writers’ Critique Group meets at 1 p.m. Tuesdays via Zoom for three hours for writers to critique each other’s writings. Basic requirements include a computer with video, audio and Internet and a commitment to participate every week for four months. The group splits the $16 monthly cost between members. Participants read their pieces and receive constructive critique. Email rmdellorfano@gmail.com.

SOLANA BEACH

Outdoor movie night features ‘Finding Nemo’

A Beach Blanket Movie Night at Fletcher Cove, 111 S Sierra Ave., is from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, featuring “Finding Nemo” with pre-movie live music by Jackstraws Surf Band. Admission is free; bring cash for food. Health protocols will be observed. Call (858) 720-2453.

Brawley to perform final concert of season

The free summer Concerts at the Cove hosted by the city of Solana Beach and the Belly Up Tavern is from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Fletcher Cove Park. Brawley will perform the final concert of the season. Bring beach chairs and picnics; no alcohol, tobacco, pets or personal barbecues. Visit cityofsolanabeach.org.

VISTA

Family History Center holds class Thursday

The Vista Family History Center, 1310 Foothill Drive, will present a free class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. . The subject is “Become A Family Tree Forest Ranger.” The discussion will cover notes, sources and making a plan to locate family records. Visit familysearch.org/wiki/en/Vista_California_Family_History_Center.

Club holds poker tournament Saturday

The Boys & Girls Club of Vista is putting on its third annual Rock & Roll Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday to benefit the club’s music programs. Doors open at 5 p.m. with food, drinks, a tour of the clubhouse and live music by the Music Maniacs. Tickets cost $100, including dinner, two drink tickets and entry into the tournament. Dinner ticket alone is $50, also including two drinks and entertainment. The event is for
ages 21 and older. Visit bgcvista.ejoinme.org/tickets.

Vendors needed

for fall festival

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is planning its 13th Fall Fun Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at 1270 Vale Terrace Drive. The free event includes scarecrow contest, kids’ crafts and activities, a plant sale, music by Vic (guitar and song), craft vendors, and food vendors, including the Amigos de Vista Lions BBQ lunch. Vendor booth space is $40; register by Oct. 1. The vendor application for the festival is at altavistabotanicalgardens.org under Events/Fall Fun Festival.

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