Drive-thru recycling event set for Jan. 16

The Knights of Columbus at St. Elizabeth Seton Church will hold a drive-thru recycling event Jan. 16 in the church’s lower parking lot, 6628 Santa Isabel St. Bring recyclable CA redemption cans and bottles and toss them in the bin from your car. Helpers will be on hand for larger loads. The event benefits programs for the area’s homeless. All social distancing will be respected; wear a mask. Visit facebook.com/knightsofcolumbusst.elizabethannsetoncouncil9022.

Library offers curbside service, book clubs

Carlsbad libraries offer curbside service Mondays through Saturdays and computer and account service Mondays and Wednesday at the Georgina Cole Library and Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Dove Library and Learning Center. Online resources are 24/7 at Library@home. Call (760) 6022049, email librarian@carlsbadca.gov or visit carlsbadlibrary.org. The library also offers six virtual book clubs for adults, one for teens and one for children. Visit carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/library/events/bookclubs.asp.

ESCONDIDO

Art association seeks scholarship applicants

The Escondido Art Association offers its 2020-2021 Art Scholarship Program for graduating seniors enrolled in an Escondidobased high school. A total of $1,000 will be awarded: $500 for first place, $250 for second place, $150 for third place, and two $50 honorable mention awards. To compete, students must fill out an application form; obtain a letter of recommendation from their scholarship coordinator/art teacher; write an essay about their interest in art; and submit three pieces of artwork (at least one original). Completed packages must be submitted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 or 4 to 6 p.m. on the deadline dropoff date of March 1 at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. Visit escondidoartassociation.com.

Curbside pickup offered at library

The Escondido Public Library offers curbside pickup and reference services via phone, email and text from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. No overdue fees will be charged while the library is closed. All items can be returned in the outdoor book drops in the library parking lot, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Items will be checked in after a five-day quarantine period. Visit library.escondido.org/curbside.

Library hosts virtual concert, book talk

The Escondido Public Library hosts a live concert featuring Astra Kelly at 3 p.m Saturday on Facebook. Also, at 9 a.m. that day the library hosts a Virtual Author Chat with Crystal Maldonado (“Fat Chance, Charlie Vega”) and Olivia Dade (“Spoiler Alert”). Visit facebook.com/ escondidolibrary.

NORTH COUNTY Blood donors receive anniversary T-shirts

The San Diego Blood Bank holds a number of mobile blood drives in parking lots across North County this week. Blood donations will be tested for SARSCOV-2 antibodies. Donors will receive a limited-edition San Diego Blood Bank 70th Anniversary T-shirt (while supplies last). Appointments and photo identification are required. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

La Costa Glen Retirement Community, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at 1950 Silverleaf Circle, Carlsbad.

Grocery Outlet, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 1516 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido.

Synergeyes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at 2232 Rutherford Road, Carlsbad.

Airspace Technologies, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at 5909 Sea Otter Place, Carlsbad.

Brookwood Mangement Partners, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 12 at 2121 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad.

Parkinson’s group meets virtually

A free monthly meeting for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers will be held at 10 a.m. Monday via Zoom. The featured speaker is Marty Acevedo, who will present “A protocol for people with Parkinson’s to ensure they receive medications on time during hospital stays.” To receive the Zoom invite, email hcmaher@cox.net.

High school diploma program offered

The San Diego County Library continues to accept enrollment into Library High School, which provides an accredited high school diploma for adults age 19 and older. Visit libraryhighschool.org.

OCEANSIDE

Church holds new online services

North Coast United Methodist Church holds new online Sunday and Tuesday services on Facebook, Youtube and Zoom, along with Sunday Drive-in services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at 1501 Kelly St.; reserve a parking place by the previous Thursday. Visit northcoastumc.org.

Friends of Library marks 50 years

The nonprofit Friends of the Oceanside Public Library marks its 50th anniversary this year. As part of its celebration and fundraising efforts, the group offers new membership opportunities for Oceanside businesses. For 2021 only, local businesses can become annual members for $50, a new level that will be called the 50/50 Club, which can be renewed in future years. Additional memberships range from Business Bronze for $100 to Business Platinum, $1,000 and above. New Business Friends of the Oceanside Public Library will have their businesses listed in the See Gull Newsletter, library handouts, and website and social media postings. New members also receive a certificate, and a sticker or window cling for posting at their place of business. The promotion and anniversary commemoration kick off with a mayoral proclamation at the City Council meeting Wednesday. Sign up at oplfriends.org. For questions, email friendsofoceansidepubliclibrary@hotmail.com.

Club continues free lunch, snack program

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside is continuing to offer its free, curbside Emergency Food Program over the holiday break. Lunch and snacks are available for youths under age 18, and they do not need to be club members. Two lunches and two snacks will be provided for pickup from noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the clubhouse, 401 Country Club Lane. Visit bgcoceanside.org.

Applications due Friday for City Council seat

Applications are being accepted for the Oceanside City Council District 1 seat. Applicants must be District 1 residents older than 18 and registered to vote. Applications are online at ci.oceanside.ca.us and at the City Clerk’s Office and may be submitted electronically, by mail or in person by 4 p.m. Friday. District 1 is in the northwest part of the city. For questions, call (760) 435-3000 or email cityclerk@oceansideca.org.

Elks club meets virtually Tuesday

The Oceanside Elks Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. The club recently donated $750 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside and $500 to Lifeline of North County. Visit elks.org/lodges/lodgefacilities.cfm?lodgenumber=1561.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road,

holds a “You Can Be a Veterinarian Camp” from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Jan. 10 for ages 9 to 16. Kids can practice veterinary skills and interact with animals. The program follows COVID-19 safety precautions. Cost is $80 per child. Visit animalcenter.org/programs-services/education/ vet-camp. For questions, call (858) 756-4117, ext. 318

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