DONATE BACKYARD PRODUCE – The Backyard produce collection to help families in need in 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo and the Connection Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Poway. For more details or help with picking, email jradatz@att.net or call 858-485-5449.
DISCOVERY OF DIAMOND MINES – Chris McCarthy of Ben Bridge Jewelers discusses the recent discovery of diamond mines in Canada, making them the third largest producer of diamonds in the world, at a meeting of the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club at noon Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16006 Bernardo Heights Parkway.
WAR IN IRAQ – The book “Iraq: The War That Shouldn’t Be, You Decide” is discussed by the author Magetta M. Chantiloupe at a meeting of the World Affairs Council at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. For more details, call 760-855-1641.
HOLIDAY NIGHTS – Bernardo Winery’s Holiday Nights begins a four-night run 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15-18 at the winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano, Rancho Bernardo. A tradition of strolling carolers, carriage rides, music, twinkling lights and Santa and Mrs. Claus fill the village.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
‘BETHLEHEM VILLAGE’ – North City Presbyterian Church, 11717 Poway Road, Poway, presents “Bethlehem Village” 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17. The free event recreates first century Bethlehem including the census, Roman guards, nativity show, petting zoo, llama rides, kids activities and music. For more details, call 858-748-4642 or visit www.northcitychurch.com/bv/.
TIMELINE UNVEILING – The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society timeline is unveiled at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at the museum in the Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano, Rancho Bernardo. This is part of Rancho Bernardo’s 50th anniversary celebration.
RB CHORALE HOLIDAY SHOW – The RB Chorale presents its annual holiday show, “Tis the Holiday Season,” 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Featured is christmas flowers canada , Hanukkah and patriotic music, along with the traditional “Hallelujah Chorus.” Tickets are $5 to $30 and are available at www.rbchorale.org. Proceeds support the chorale’s scholarship fund.
POWAY WINTERFEST – An artificial ice skating rink, snow on Saturday, food, arts and crafts and entertainment will fill Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive, during Winterfest 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Sunday, Dec. 18 and Monday, Dec. 19. For more information, visit www.poway.org.
ZUMBA CLASS – A free Zumba Gold class 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. All welcome.
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
LUNCH WITH SANTA – Have lunch with Santa 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center, 10152 Rancho Carmel Drive. The event includes lunch, arts and crafts and a photo with Santa. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 858-538-8100.
COUPONING WORKSHOP – Learn how to use coupons to get big bargains at a free couponing workshop 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.
BLUE SKY HIKE – Engage all senses while exploring the Blue Sky Reserve with docent Teresa Bullock. The hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Meet at the south end of the parking lot on Espola Road, near Old Coach in Poway. For details call 858-668-4781.
SUNDAY, DEC. 18
CHANUKAH FUNZONE 2011 – Chabad of Poway presents Chanukah Funzone 2011, offering fun for all ages, is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 18-21 at 16934 Chabad Way. This year’s event features giant inflatables, arts and crafts, fresh hot food, a Chanukah Superstore, kids entertainment and more. For more information, visit www.ChanukahFunZone.com or call 858-212-2292.
PLANTS ON THE WILD SIDE- Learn about the nature of wild plants from docent Ale Franklin on a hike through the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Meet at the south end of the parking lot on Espola Road, near Old Coach in Poway. For details, call 858-668-4781.
TUESDAY, DEC. 20
THE GIVING OFFICE – Curtis Dadian, founder of The Giving Office, explains how combining buying office supplies with charitable giving has changed his life at the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary meeting at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, Rancho Bernardo. More details at www.rbsunrise.org.
THURSDAY, DEC. 22
A LOOK AT PAKISTAN – Don Gragg reviews the book “Pakistan: A Hard Country” by British journalist Anatol Lieven at a meeting of the World Affairs Council at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. For more details, call 760-855-1641.
HEARTSAVER FIRST AID – Learn the general principles of first aid, and how to handle injury and other emergencies at a class offered by Palomar Pomerado Health 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at Pomerado Hospital, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. Fee: $45. To register, call 800-628-2880 or visit www.pph.org/classes.
THURSDAY, DEC. 29
ISLAMIZATION OF EUROPE – The book “The Dark Side of the Crescent Moon: The Islamization of Europe” is discussed by author Georgy Gounev at a meeting of the World Affairs Council at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. For more details, call 760-855-1641.
SATURDAY, DEC. 31
HIKE TO RAMONA DAM – Join naturalist Celeste Larson for a 4.3-mile round-trip hike through the Blue Sky Reserve to the Ramona Dam. The hike begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Meet at the south end of the parking lot on Espola Road, near Old Coach in Poway. For details call 858-668-4781.
SUNDAY, JAN. 1
DOG WALKING HIKES – Start the new year by hitting the trail with man’s best friend starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road, Poway. Walks will occur the first Sunday of each month through March. Dogs must be well-behaved and restrained on a leash. For more information, call 858-668-4781.
MONDAY, JAN. 2
SHAPE UP BY HIKING – Join other hikers at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve for their annual Six Weeks to Ramoma Dam weekly hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2. Distance and fitness level will gradually increase over six weeks, culminating in a hike to Ramona Dam. Meet in the south parking lot off Espola Road in Poway. For more information, call 858-668-4781 or email bluesky@poway.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4
DIVORCE CARE – A divorce recovery program, Divorce Care, starts a 13-week session 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. The program includes guest speakers live and on video, workbooks and testimonies. Sign up with Debbie Covington at 858-673-1252.
THURSDAY, JAN. 5
WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS – A self-defense class for women 16 and over is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Poway Community Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Participants will learn important safety tips and easy to use self-defense techniques. Cost is $10 for Poway residents and $20 for non-residents. For more information or to register, call 858 668-4595 or go to www.poway.org.
RB WOMAN’S CLUB – Q4TAY, a women’s barbershop quartet of Sweet Adelines International entertain at a Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Guest welcome. Cost is $26. Make reservations by Monday, Jan. 2 by calling 858-385-9073.
SUNDAY, JAN. 8
POST-HOLIDAY CONCERT – A concert of Renaissance sacred music celebrating the season will be present by the vocal ensemble Pacific Camerata at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at San Rafael Catholic Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 858-487-4314, ext. 1225.
MONDAY, JAN. 9
BETTER BREATHERS CLUB – The Better Breathers Club’s monthly meeting features speaker Susan Mann discussing diagnostic testing for chronic lung disease at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 in the auditorium of the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Call Dale Swank at 858-487-7739 for more information.
SATURDAY, JAN. 14
SHRED-A-THON – Rancho Bernardo High School PTSA is hosting a Shred-A-Thon and Free E-Waste Drop-Off Fundraiser 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at the lower parking lot at Casa De La Campanas, 18655 West Bernardo Drive. Donations benefit programs sponsored by the RBHS PTSA.
POWAY CERT TRAINING – A nine-session Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for Poway residents begins Saturday, Jan. 14 and runs through March 24 at Fire Station #3, 14322 Pomerado Road and the training tower, 12335 Crosthwaite Circle. Times are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. To apply, call 858-668-4460.
SUNDAY, JAN. 15
MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT – Enjoy five rounds of mah jongg, continental breakfast, lunch, favors and prizes at a Mah Jongg Tournament starting at 8:45 a.m. at Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado Road, Poway. Register on or before Jan. 6 for $36; Jan. 7-13, $40. No walk-ins on day of event. For more details, visit www.adatshalom.com, email info@adatshalom.com or call 858-451-1200.
SUNDAY, JAN. 22
MISS SAN DIEGO PAGEANT – The Miss San Diego Pageant and Scholarship Association is hosting its 2012 competition at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15948 Espola Road. Tickets are $31. For tickets, email tickets@misssandiego.org or call 619-985-6415.
THURSDAY, JAN. 26
RB COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING – Rancho Bernardo Community Council holds its monthly full board meeting featuring a representative from the Burn Institute at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at a new location, the Oaks North Community Center, 12578 Oaks North Drive. All meetings are open to the public christmas flowers canada blogs .
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