Editor’s 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. Thursday, April 24 Open house: Rancho Bernardo Toastmasters Club is holding a virtual open house from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24 via Zoom. For the meeting link, visit 112.toastmastersclubs.org. History talk: Historian Mark Carlson will discuss the deadly 1820 duel between Commodores Stephen Decatur and James Barron at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24. 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 mini rugs at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900. Data safety: The Rancho Bernardo Library will host a data safety workshop at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 24. Learn how to recognize online scammers and share information online responsibly. This is for all ages, but most appropriate for ages 11-14. Register at bit.ly/DataSafetyAPR25. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163. Chamber mixer: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host its April mixer at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Community members, organizations and businesses can meet and network with refreshments. Free for Chamber members and first-time guests, $25 for returning guests. Register at Poway.com. Friday, April 25 Taste of Oasis: Learn what San Diego Oasis has to offer at its Rancho Bernardo center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 25. There will be free food and beverages, fitness demonstrations (10 a.m. to noon), instructor introductions (12:30 to 1:30 p.m.) and opportunity drawings for Oasis gift cards. Winners need not be present. The RB center is at 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-240-2880. RSVPs not needed. Crafts for adults: Join the 4S Ranch Library staff for an afternoon of crafting from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 25. No experience or special skills required. All materials provided. This is free for adults. For details, call 858-673-4697. Saturday, April 26 Volunteer fair: The city of Poway will host its second annual Volunteer Fair with 35 organizations to give people of all ages an opportunity to volunteer in their community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. For details, call 858-668-4576. Financial literacy: San Rafael Catholic Parish will host a free financial wellness program, open to all in the community, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26 in its parish hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Hear from professionals and trained public educators on a variety of financial topics. Attend one or all seminars throughout the day. This is sponsored by the nonprofit Society for Financial Awareness. For details, call Aida Estrada at 858-487-4314 ext. 1218 or email Aestrada@sanrafaelparish.org. Help babies, tots: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church will hold a drive-thru drop-off collection for infants and toddlers from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Needed are necessities such as diapers of all sizes (but not newborn), wipes, shampoo, other bath needs, baby towels, wash cloths, pajamas, baby blankets, crib sheets, baby powder, Desenex cream, bottles, formula, baby food and crackers. Items will be given to families served by Supporting the Enlisted Project (STEP), Interfaith Community Services, San Diego Rescue Mission and New Day Urban Ministries. Dia de los Ninos: Celebrate children with music by Ralph’s World, face painting and crafts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Every child in attendance can choose a free book while supplies last. For details, call 858-513-2900. Prayer event: Christ the King Anglican Church, 12730 Elmpark Lane in Poway, will hold a “soaking prayer” event at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Listen to scripture and music, dress comfortably. For details, visit ctksd.org/soaking or call 719-492-3091. Sunday, April 27 Arab American event: Celebrate Arab American Heritage month with music, dancing and crafts at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900. Friendship tea: The Poway Woman’s Club will host an Old-Fashioned Friendship Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27 in Templars Hall at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Cost is $20 per person with proceeds benefiting the club’s charitable causes. For details or to sign up, call 858-748-4492. Music performance: Country Montessori School presents CMS-Heart and Harmony: A Musical of Strength and Joy at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Students ages 2.5 to 11 years old will perform a variety of songs in schoolwide, classroom and small groups. For details, call 858-748-0505 or visit PowayCenter.com. Monday, April 28 Caregiver resources: A Southern Caregiver Resource Table will be set up from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 28 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900. Tuesday, April 29 Music writing: Guitarist and songwriter Lisa Campbell will explain the songwriting process at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29. 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. Wednesday, April 30 Día de los Niños: The Rancho Bernardo Library will host a free Día de los Niños celebration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. Make a Pablo Picasso-inspired painted bull or do some scratch art while supplies last. There will also be face painting. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163. Thursday, May 1 Worldly topics: World Affairs Council members David Edick Jr. and William Thayer will talk about tariffs during the 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1 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. Art history: Art educator Julia Fister will speak about pioneering women of art history and the barriers they faced during the Thursday, May 1 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon. The event at Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway, will start with an 11 a.m. social followed by the noon luncheon. Cost: $40, payable via check or cash at check-in. RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, April 28 with Sylvia at 858 521-8790 or Sherrill at 858 688-4720. Apartments opening: A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will celebrate the opening of West Village Poway Apartments from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at 12849 Poway Road. The event includes appetizers and music. RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com. Friday, May 2 Chamber workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce’s new Membership Launchpad: Igniting Opportunity workshop is set for noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 2 at the Poway Library’s Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. Learn about chamber offerings and how to be an industry leader. For details, call 858-748-0016. Kids’ Night Out: Kids in grades 1-5 can enjoy a themed night of recreation games, arts and crafts, presentations and movies during a Kids’ Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 2 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Fee is $13 for Poway residents and $26 non-residents. Registration required at Poway.org or call 858-668-4671. Folk concert: Jeff Berkley and John Katchur will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 2 for San Diego Folk Heritage’s concert at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for SDFH members and free for youths 17 and under. They will be sold at the door and in advance at ticketweb.com. There is a small extra online fee. For details, visit sdfolkheritage.org. Saturday, May 3 Fun with chalk: The 15th annual Chalk It Up chalk art contest will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 in Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive, near the playground. The free event is for all ages, preschool through senior citizens. Prizes to be awarded and free refreshments. Chalk will be provided or bring your own. Wildflower hunt: Search for wildflowers with Docent Carol Simpson and see the wonders of nature after the seasonal rainfall at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Bring water. Meet at the bus shelter. For details, call 858-752-2430. Art festival: The Poway Arts and Crafts Guild will showcase the talent of young aspiring artists at the Kristin Osborn Student Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Engage with students, hear stories behind their artwork and discover the passion behind their pieces. Sunday, May 4 Puppy Pals walk: Join Docent Anna Gateley-Stanton for a fun morning dog walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 4 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Bring leash, treats and water. Meet at the bus shelter. For details, call 858-668-4781. Family fun: Elementary school age children and their families are welcome to participate in Family Sunday Funday from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900. Prayers and peace: The Poway Interfaith Team is hosting a Gathering for Prayers and Peace from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway. Representatives of diverse spiritual traditions – Baha’i, Buddhism, Catholic, Hindu, Islam, Judaism, New Thought and Sikh – will speak about how prayer is used in their tradition. Each faith leader will offer a prayer for peace, both inner and outer peace, in the world. A collective prayer will be read at the end. For details, email Rev. Michelle Ingalls at MyIngalls@yahoo.com. Tuesday, May 6 Teen games: Teens ages 11 to 17 can enjoy video games, board games and other entertainment from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900. PUSD Board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will have a special board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com. Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 in the Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit Poway.org. Wednesday, May 7 Chamber seniors group: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a new Senior Services Group from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at San Diego Oasis-Sycamore Room, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The Chamber will offer guidance on leadership, education, advocacy and networking for those serving an older population. For details, call 858-748-0016. Thursday, May 8 Crafternoon: Children ages 6 to 10 years old are welcome to make crafts after school from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.