Editor’s Note: Send event details (who, what, where, when, cost and information) in an email to [email protected]. The deadline is noon Friday. Items run on a space available basis. Questions? Call 619-806-7305.
Thursday, March 6
PUSD meeting: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on the topic of Governance Workshop at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.
Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old can make a craft with clay models at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Friday, March 7
Chamber hip: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a hip Launchpad: Igniting Opportunity event to help businesses explore the advantages of becoming chamber at noon Friday, March 7 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. can also learn how to optimize their hip benefits. at Poway.com.
Reading fun: Children ages 6 to 10 years old and others can read to dogs during a Love on a Leash program from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 7 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Saturday, March 8
Discover native plants: Naturalist Carol Simpson will identify some of the many plants found in Blue Sky Ecological Reserve and how they were used by the Kumeyaay Native Americans at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at the reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Hikes meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot. Bring water.
Books and more: Friends of the Poway Library will host a book and media sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8 on the Poway Library’s patio, 13137 Poway Road. There will be a wide selection of gently-used fiction and nonfiction books for all ages, including bestsellers, children’s books, cookbooks, history and self-help. There will also be DVDs, CDs, LPs and comics. Paperbacks and juvenile fiction are 25 cents or five for $1. Adult hardcover and trade paperbacks start at 50 cents. For details, call 858-513-2862.
History talk: Kay Ochi, president of the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego, will present “The Campaign by Japanese Americans for Redress/Reparations and the Civil Liberties Act of 1988” at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8 in the Rancho Bernardo History Museum in Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte in RB. ission is free to the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Speakers Series presentation. For details, visit rbhistory.org.
Game social: Christ the King Anglican Church is hosting a free Community Game Day Social from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8 in the church, 12730 Elmpark Lane in Poway. There will be strategy, party and multiplayer games for all ages. Light refreshments will be served. For details, call 719-492-3091 or visit ctksd.org/games.
Free concert: The Poway Community Choir, directed by Brooke Yang, will present “Echoes of Spring” at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s second-floor community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. ission is free. This is part of the library’s Discovery Concert Series. Seating is limited, on a first-come basis. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Oz performance: Local students work with professional Missoula Children’s Theatre actors and directors to stage “The Wizard of Oz” featuring the Munchkins and Glinda at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. For details, call 858-748-0505.
Sunday, March 9
Gaming class: Youths ages 8 to 17 can learn about gaming PCs, multiplayer games, customization options and more during the free “Ultimate Gaming PC Class with IT Computer Wiz Kids” It will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Space is limited. Registration is required at tinyurl.com/UGPCMAR2025. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Monday, March 10
Knitting group: Spend the afternoon with fellow knitting enthusiasts from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, March 10 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. All are welcome, including beginning knitters, although no formal instruction is provided. This is in partnership with the San Diego Knitting Guild. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Tuesday, March 11
Chamber networking: Attendees of the free Poway Chamber of Commerce’s Connections Group will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and listen to a guest speaker from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. at Poway.com.
Art talk: Artist Julia Fister will discuss the art and life of Grandma Moses at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Pacifica Senior Living of Poway, 12751 Gateway Park Road. There is also a Zoom viewing option. Cost: $6 for CEC , $8 for non. at cecrb.com.
Art demo: Collage artist Micki Brown will demonstrate creative ways to apply collage through layering during a free 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 workshop. It will be during the North County Society of Fine Arts meeting in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. All are welcome. For details, visit ncsfa.org.
Police chaplain: Shelly Pinomaki, San Diego Police Department chaplain, will talk about her experiences with SDPD during the 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 Rancho Bernardo Chapter of Brandeis National Committee meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive in RB Community Park. Cost: $15, includes refreshments. RSVP with Linda at 858-487-8041. Proceeds benefit Brandeis University.
Caregiving for caregivers: Learn how to prevent caregiver burnout during a free, informative program at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Learn about caregiver burnout’s signs, how to manage it and where to find . For details, call 858-538-8163.
Wednesday, March 12
Irish craft: That’s Sew Crafty monthly craft series for adults age 50-plus will host a clay shamrock bowl craft activity from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12 at Community Park – Oak Hall East, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Cost is $3 per person, all materials provided. at Poway.org.
Historic women: Local author and actress Annette Hubbell will present “Women Warriors” during the 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 American Association of University Women Poway/PQ branch meeting. Hubbell will focus on Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mary McLeod Bethune and Gladys May Aylward. The meeting will be in the Eastview Community Center, 17520 Drayton Hall Drive in Rancho Bernardo. ission is free, open to the public and light refreshments will be served. RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Nowruz event: The Rancho Bernardo Library will hold a free Nowruz celebration at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 12. Attendees can make crafts, enjoy traditional treats and check out the Haft Seen table. All are welcome. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Nonprofit networking: Poway Chamber of Commerce nonprofit and business are invited to connect and share their current projects, needs and opportunities during a Nonprofit Meet & Greet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at the Community Church of Poway, 13501 Community Road. Registration required at Poway.com.
Thursday, March 13
Book club: Discuss “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 13 with other readers in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.
Open house: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a free volunteer open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at the Chamber’s office, 12222 Poway Road, Suite 27. For details, call 858-748-0016.
PUSD Board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.
Saturday, March 15
Plants and habitats: docent Eric Brewer on a slow-paced interpretive plants and habitats tour of Blue Sky Ecological Reserve at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 15 at the reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Hikes meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot. Bring water.
Droid Day: Celebrate “Star Wars” with a musical performance by Winecreek Ensemble during a Droid Day event at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. A robotic demonstration will be given by Poway High School’s Team Spyder and children can participate in a craft activity. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Sunday, March 16
St. Patrick’s event: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a dance performance by the Rose Academy of Irish Dance and crafts at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.
Tuesday, March 18
Music talk: Musician Lisa Campbell will play and sing the music of Don McLean and the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 18. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Pacifica Senior Living of Poway, 12751 Gateway Park Road. There is also a Zoom viewing option. Cost: $6 for CEC , $8 for non. at cecrb.com.
Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.
Wednesday, March 19
Networking for women: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host the WomenPros Plus Networking Group to allow women in the business community to meet, network and collaborate at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Yanni’s Bar & Grill, 12015 Scripps Highlands Drive in San Diego. online at Poway.com.
Thursday, March 20
Storytime with horses: A storytime with miniature ponies from Hearts and Hooves Therapy will be hosted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.
Planners to meet: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20 in the Bernardo Heights Community Center, 16150 Bernardo Heights Parkway in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.
