Thursday, Nov. 14

National trends: Norma Ojeda, professor in SDSU’s sociology department, will talk about fertility, age structure and demographic trends in the United States at the 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 World Affairs Council North County Chapter meeting. It will be at The Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org

History talk: Historian Mark Carlson will talk about the history of warfare (part 1 covers ancient warfare to the use of firearms) at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. 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 members, $8 for nonmembers. Register at cecrb.com.

Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old are invited to make a basket weaving craft at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

PUSD board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.

Friday, Nov. 15

GOP women: KOGO 600 radio host Mark Larson will speak during the 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 Rancho Bernardo Republican Women luncheon at The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $35. RSVP by 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at rbrepublicanwomen.org.

Russian/Ukrainian war: Pierre Asselin, a history professor at SDSU, will discuss Russias war against Ukraine from an historical and contemporary perspective during the 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. Cost: $15, includes refreshments. For details and to RSVP, call Linda at 858-487-8041. Proceeds will benefit the Brandeis University library.

Bingo: San Rafael Catholic Church Women’s Fellowship is hosting a bingo night on Friday, Nov. 15 in the San Rafael Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Play starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 for eight games with three chances to win each game. Cash prizes. Proceeds go to charity. All adults 18 and up welcome.

Saturday, Nov. 16

Kids free throw contest: Poway Elks Lodge #2543 is holding its annual Hoop Shoot for boys and girls ages 8 through 13 at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Register in advance or that morning at the Sulpizio Branch of the Boys & Girls Club, 12988 Bowron Road in Poway. The contest is free. Snacks, awards and opportunity to advance to district, state, regional and national contests. Parent permission required. For details, call Sandi at 858-602-6236.

Book sale: The Friends of the Poway Library will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

German storytime: Children ages 3 to 5 years old are invited to enjoy books and songs in German and English from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Play or learn chess: The Rancho Bernardo Chess Club will hold free games from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Volunteers will be available to teach participants how to play. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 858-538-8163.

Medicare info: David Wolfe will talk about how to get the most out of Medicare plans at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 in the Seven Oaks Community Center auditorium, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Wolfe is a licensed Medicare broker. The event is free. Adults welcome. For details, call 858-487-4058.

Connect with God: Christ the King Anglican Church will hold a soaking prayer event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the church, 12730 Elmhurst Lane in Poway. Come experience Gods love while listening to scripture and music. Dress comfortably, bring a friend. For details, visit ctksd.org/soaking.

Sunday, Nov. 17

Kids watercolor class: Kids are welcome to learn how to paint with watercolors from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign-up is required. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Poway concert: The Poway Symphony Orchestra will open its 2024-25 season with “A Trip to Spain” featuring The Romeros from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road in Poway. A performance by Hector Berlioz is included. Tickets cost $35 to $45 general admission; $28 to $40 seniors age 65-plus; $18 to $25 students; and $15 child age 12 and younger and are available online at pcpa.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/17801.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Music talk: Musician Lisa Campbell will present music of the ‘70s to ‘90s (part 1) at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19. 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 members, $8 for nonmembers. Register at cecrb.com.

Gentle yoga: All skill levels are welcome to join a free gentle yoga session that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Bring your own mat. Space is on a first-come basis. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Books for kids: The Rancho Bernardo Library’s Kids Book Club will discuss “The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales” by James Bruchac and Joseph Bruchac at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19. This is for students in third to fifth grade. Registration required by 9 p.m. Nov. 18 at sandiego.librarymarket.com. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Grief support: The Grieving With Hope support group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Christ the King Anglican Church’s Parish Hall, 12730 Elmpark Lane in Poway. For details, visit ctksd.org/grief.

Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Library for all: The Rancho Bernardo Library will host its monthly program for adults with special needs to chat, color, play games or make puzzles at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Networking for women: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host the monthly WomenPros Plus Networking Group to allow women in the business community to meet and network at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Koi Zen Cellars Craft Winery, 12225 World Trade Drive, Suite P, in San Diego. Register online at Poway.com.

Book club: Adults are invited to join a discussion of the book, “West with Giraffes,” by Lynda Rutledge at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Thursday, Nov. 21

Thanksgiving tradition: Rancho Bernardo’s 36th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon will begin with an 11 a.m. reception followed by a noon luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 21. It will be held in the Rancho Bernardo Inn’s Bernardo Ballroom, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Cost: $65. Deadline to buy tickets is noon Tuesday, Nov. 19 at tinyurl.com/RBThanks24.

Holiday mixer: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a holiday mixer with holiday treats, drawing prizes, music and the chamber bar from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at San Diego Oasis – Rancho Bernardo Torrey Pine Room, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Free for chamber members and first-time guests; $25 for returning non-members. Register at Poway.com.

Planners to meet: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.

Thanksgiving service: The Poway Interfaith Team (POINT) will hold its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 followed by hospitality time until 9 p.m. at the Community Church of Poway, 13501 Community Road. The theme is “Grateful Connections: Unexpected Friendships.” There will be music, a land acknowledgment, speakers of different faith traditions, cultural performances, special activities and refreshments. Attendees are asked to bring canned, non-perishable food and travel size hygiene items for the homeless. Donations will be given to Interfaith Community Services in Escondido. For details, contact Rev. Abigail Albert at revabigail.afc@outlook.com or 858-487-8885.

Friday, Nov. 22

Make a plan: A free discussion on advance healthcare planning will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 in the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive. There will be materials in English and Spanish. Space is limited. RSVP by emailing AdvanceCarePlanning4Us@gmail.com.

Flu shot clinic: Free flu shots will be available for people ages 6 months and up from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Saturday, Nov. 23

Power walk: Join docent Eric Brewer for a quick-paced hike through Blue Sky Canyon and climb to beautiful Lake Ramona at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Hikers should have a reasonably good level of fitness for this 4.6-mile round-trip hike. Meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot.

Family resource: The nonprofit Empowered Fathers will offer information to support single dads and their families at a resource table from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Play or learn chess: The Rancho Bernardo Chess Club will hold free games from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Volunteers will be available to teach participants how to play. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 858-538-8163.

Editors Note: Send event details (who, what, where, when, cost and contact information) in an email to ehimchak@pomeradonews.com. The deadline is noon Friday. Items run on a space available basis. Questions? Call 619-806-7305.