COMMUNITY NEWS

CARLSBAD

Carlsbad Rotary Clubs host Oktober-feast

The Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad have partnered with nine local restaurants to create a 31-day celebration starting Thursday titled, Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad Oktober-feast, which will run in place of the 38th annual oneday celebration of Oktoberfest. The restaurants will offer a 15 percent discount on the food portion of dine-in or takeout orders through Oct. 31. Participants include The Landings, Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana, Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse, Tin Leaf Kitchen, Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant, Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, Señor Grubby’s, and Tommy V’s along with Tip Top Meats. Visit rotaryoktoberfest.org/2020-oktober-feast to download a free Oktoberfeast discount ticket or to make a donation to the Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad.

‘How to Be a Hero’ topic of lecture

A virtual Good Life lecture on “How to Be a Hero” led by Karin Muller is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by the Carlsbad Library. Muller went on a three-year quest to find and film everyday heroes and their stories. Muller has created Pbs/national Geographic documentaries about her travels. Email jessica.padillabowen@carlsbadca.gov to receive a Zoom invite.

Senior center hosts investment lecture

The Carlsbad Senior Center hosts a free online investment education lecture from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday on Top Morningstar Articles & Other Special Investing Topics, with a focus on Morningstar’s top 36 mutual funds of 2020. The presenter, Shelley Murasko, shows how to use Morningstar’s mutual fund analyses. Morningstar is a subscription-based program, offered free through Carlsbad City Library and the San Diego County library systems. Registration required at carlsbadconnect.org or (760) 602-4650.

ENCINITAS

Off Track Gallery show honors veterans

The Off Track Gallery will present an annual show featuring the artwork of U.S. veterans from Wednesday through Oct. 26. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 937 South Coast Highway 101. Call (760) 942-3636. Visit Offtrackgallery.com.

ESCONDIDO

‘Flocktober’ event features baby chicks

San Diego-area homesteaders and the Hawthorne Country Store hold the 17th Annual Chick Days, Friday to Oct. 4. The family-friendly “Flocktober” celebration will host more than 50 varieties of baby poultry, and will practice COVID safety and social-distancing measures. The event is 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday in Fallbrook; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Escondido, and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in Santee. Cost is $15, including free signed copy of the book “Little Farmers Learn to Raise Chickens.” For addresses and to RSVP, visit Hawthornecountrystore.com.

Artwork sought for open show

The Escondido Art Association is slated to open the Artists Gallery at 121 Grand Ave. for its October show, titled “Open Show, which means anything goes.” Takein of art will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 5. Curbside take-in will be available for those who have filled out their entry forms. The gallery will adhere to strict enforcement of COVID-19 protocols. The show will run through Oct. 30 and the pickup dates for artwork are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 2. A Gofundme campaign to support the gallery is at gofundme.com/f/ eaa-artist-gallery-survival. Visit escondidoartassociation.com.

NORTH COUNTY

Free webinar on family health

A free virtual Family Health Webinar titled “Thriving for the Future” will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Professionals from Aging Purposefully, the Alzheimer’s Association, Edward Jones, Engage Life Care and North County Legal, APC will present information about how to protect the health and welfare of family members. Advance registration required at mreinmi318@aol.com or (760) 845-2870.

‘Save your Scraps’ webinar Saturday

A free webinar, titled “Save Your Scraps — Food Waste and Organics Recycling,” is 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. The online class focuses on reducing food waste in the kitchen and organics recycling. Registration required at https:// love.cleansd.org/event/saveyour-scraps-webinar/ e299575.

OCEANSIDE

Veterans group hosts food distribution

A food and diaper drivethru distribution for activeduty military, veterans and their families is 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Veterans Association of North County parking lot, 1617 Mission Ave. Registration required by noon Friday at vanc.me/ food. Volunteers also needed. For questions, email lori@vanc.me.

Library hosts interview on Instagram Live

Learn about members of the Oceanside community at noon each Wednesday on Instagram Live, hosted by the Oceanside Public Library. Wednesday’s program features an interview between an Oceanside librarian and Jeridel Banks (@jeridelbanks), writer, artist and creative consultant, speaking about Black Nerds Expo. Visit Instagram @Oceansidelibrary, and click on the “Oceansidelibrary Live” icon.

Reducing waste topic of workshop

The City of Oceanside’s Green Oceanside team hosts a free online community workshop titled “Waste Less, Enjoy More” for Hunger Action Month from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday . Topics include shopping smarter, tricks for storing produce and extending pantry life, and zerowaste cooking tips. Register at https://bit.ly/2fqcuc4, or call into the workshop on Wednesday at 669-900-6833 with Webinar Code ID: 865 3225 0601. The recorded workshop and information will be online at greenoceanside.org after the event.

Brother Benno’s golf fundraiser

Brother Benno’s Auxiliary Annual Golf Tournament is a “Pay It Forward” Golf Fundraiser instead of “community play” event this year. Sponsorships will fund a round of golf for local activeduty service members, as well as help the homeless and community members that the Oceanside nonprofit serves. Sponsored play begins Friday and will continue until all military member sponsorship rounds have been awarded. To view sponsorship options or make a donation, visit brotherbenno.org/golf-2020. For questions, email auxiliary@brotherbenno.org.

Library runs panel discussion online

The Oceanside Public Library and Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego present an online panel discussion about this year’s “One Book, One San Diego” selection titled “They Called Us Enemy,” a graphic novel by George Takei, at 11 a.m. Tuesday. A brief history of San Diego’s Japanese American community will be followed by panelists Jack Kubota and Kay Ochi sharing their stories and comparing their experiences with those described in the book. The panel will include a Q&A and will be moderated by Linda Canada, who served as archivist and past president of the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/yy2welke.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Healthy Aging event kicks off Thursday

The Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center presents the 6th Annual Healthy Aging Conference beginning Thursday and continuing through Dec. 31 online. The free conference is virtual this year and features speakers giving presentations on various health and wellness topics from physical fitness to sleep therapy. Attendees can view the presentations through the end of the year. No registration required. Visit rsfseniors.org and click the “Healthy Aging Conference” tab.

SAN MARCOS

Free virtual event on dance

California State University San Marcos’ Arts And Lectures Program will host a free virtual dance event titled “Raja Feather Kelly: Honest Reactions to Imaginary Situations” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday featuring a performance, lecture and screening by New York City-based choreographer/director Raja Feather Kelly, artistic director of the company The Feath3r Theory. Link to tickets: eventbrite.com/e/rajafeather-kelly-honest-reactions-to-imaginary-situations-tickets-115256836300.

SOLANA BEACH Center helps residents apply for citizenship

The North County Immigration & Citizenship Center at 120 Stevens Ave. is urging legal permanent residents to apply now for citizenship because the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will raise fees significantly as of Friday for many legal immigration applications, including naturalization. The nonprofit center, founded to help local immigrants navigate the way to U.S. citizenship, provides free legal services to most applicants. The bilingual, Justice Departmentcertified representatives help residents through the process, from filing the application to preparing for the interview.

For more information or to sponsor a new U.S. citizen, visit northcountycitizenship.org. Call (858) 509-2589 or email legal@northcountycitizenship.org.