Community mural project seeks artists

CARLSBAD

Congregation offers Passover workshop

A free series of four Passover classes sponsored by Congregation B’nai Tikvah will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. Mondays, beginning in March. The classes will cover topics about the Passover Haggadah. There will be a repeat session on Thursday evenings. The class, books/ materials and Internet support are covered by a national grant, “Read Hebrew Across America,” by the National Jewish Outreach Program. Register at naomi.gabai.fisher@gmail.com or (858) 472-0303.

Curbside service offered at library

Carlsbad libraries offer curbside service from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Mondays through Saturdays and computer and account service from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays 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) 602-2049 or email librarian@carlsbadca.gov. Visit carlsbadlibrary.org.

ENCINITAS

Nominations sought for senior of year award

The city of Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission and Encinitas Rotary Club are accepting nominations for Senior Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award, which is new this year. Anyone can nominate a senior citizen by filling out a form and mailing it to the City of Encinitas, Senior Citizen of Year Award, Parks and Recreation Department, 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024 through March 18 or by emailing it to encinitasparksandrec@encinitasca.gov. Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 18, and emailed submissions are due by 4 p.m. March 18. Nomination forms will not be accepted in person this year because of the pandemic. Nomination forms are at encinitasca.gov/ recognition. For questions, call (760) 943-2251 or email cgoodsell@encinitasca.gov.

Nonprofit artists’ gallery offers discount

The Off Track Gallery will give a 10 percent discount on artwork sold Saturday and April 3. Art ranges from glass, gourd, mosaic and wood to paintings and photographs. The gallery is run by the San Dieguito Art Guild, a nonprofit including 200 local artists. The gallery is at 937 S. Coast Highway 101. Call (760) 942-3636 or visit offtrackgallery.com.

Animal shelter helps seniors care for pets

The Rancho Coastal Humane Society offers a new “Veterinary Care Assistance Program for Seniors” that provides financial assistance, resources and support to senior pet parents (ages 60 and older) facing economic hardship in providing veterinary care for their pets. Applicants must be on a fixed or limited income. Financial documentation and a written estimate and treatment plan from an accredited San Diego County veterinarian are required. Visit rchumanesociety.org/senior-vet-care-program or or email vetcareprogram@sdpets.org.

Donations sought for thrift store

The Assistance League Rancho San Dieguito thrift store is asking community members to drop off donations of gently used clothing, accessories and household items from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the back door of the shop, 1542 Encinitas Blvd. The nonprofit continues to serve local families during the COVID-19 crisis and its main source of funding for programs is the thrift shop. Call (760) 634-1091. Visit alrsd.org.

ESCONDIDO Deadline nearing to apply for scholarship

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 in scholarship money 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 a Scholarship Application/entry

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). The drop-off dates are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday or 4 to 6 p.m. on the deadline drop-off date of March 8 at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. The show will run from March 10 through April 3. Visit escondidoartassociation.com.

Esco Alley Art, a community event that kicks off this spring to promote Escondido as an arts destination, is looking for local artists to create a series of temporary murals on the brick wall in the alley between South Broadway and Maple Street on 8-by-8-foot square panels or 4-by-8-foot rectangular panels. These panels will then be mounted to the alley wall. The first phase of 10 murals is scheduled to start this spring. The mural project is organized by the Escondido Art Association and Escondido Downtown Business Association, and funded by community donations. More information will be posted soon on the Events page at downtownescondido.com.

NORTH COUNTY Chicktopia show set for Saturday

The Hawthorne Country Store hosts its annual spring

Chicktopia Peep Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Escondido, Fallbrook and Santee. The celebration will host more than 115 varieties of baby poultry and will follow COVID-19 safety and social-distancing measures. The event is only available for advance ticket purchasers who reserve a specific time to enter Chicktopia. Each reservation group will receive an expert “chickpicker” to assist and educate throughout the visit. Tickets are $50 for a household or pod of one to five members and includes five vaccinated baby chicks and a bag of chicken goodies. Visit hawthornecountrystore.com.

Upcoming blood drives throughout the county

The San Diego Blood Bank holds several mobile blood drives in parking lots in North County this week and next:

San Diego County Sheriff ’s San Marcos Station, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 182 Santar Place, San Marcos.

City of Encinitas, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at 160 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas.

Home Smart Team Adams, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 9 at 2776 Gateway Road, Carlsbad.

Vons, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 9 at 10016 Scripps Ranch Blvd., Scripps Ranch.

The Broken Yolk Café, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 at 101 S. Las Posas Road, San Marcos.

Blood donations will be tested for SARS-COV-2 antibodies. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Appointments are required. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

Toastmasters host virtual open house

The Voyagers Toastmasters Club hosts a free open house from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday via Zoom. Register for free at bit.ly/2pfhbfb.

Library offers program for high school diploma

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.

Oasis provides online classes for seniors

The nonprofit San Diego Oasis offers a variety of online classes for adults ages 50 and older. Most of the classes and events are either free or low-cost. A list of March classes and events can be viewed at sandiegooasis.org.

Marine wife of year award seeks nominees

The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation is accepting nominations for the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife

Recognition Award. Retired Marine Maj. Glenn Ferguson, 99, an Escondido resident who served as a pilot in World War II and the Korean War, founded the award 10 years ago in memory of his wife. The award, also known as Marine Wife of the Year, honors the resiliency, strength and dedication of the wives of active-duty Marines. The nominee’s husband must be an active-duty Marine who serves in a unit having a home base located in the Marine Corps’ Southwest Region. Nominations are due by March 19. Friends and family members can submit online nominations. Visit flyingleathernecks.org/ about-us/programs/marinewife-award.

OCEANSIDE

Elks club meets virtually Tuesday

The Oceanside Elks Lodge #1561 meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. Visit elks.org/lodges/lodgefacilities.cfm?lodgenumber=1561 or call (760) 433-1561.

Free online lectures aimed at older adults

The Oceanside Public Library is partnering with Miracosta LIFE (Learning is For Everyone) to offer a free series of online lectures via Zoom at 1 p.m. Fridays aimed at older adults in North County. Registration is required at forms.gle/umnrvjrnnnfhecnva or email life.miracosta@gmail.com to join the LIFE group.

SAN MARCOS ‘Algorithms of Oppression’ talk set

California State University San Marcos’ Arts And Lectures Program will host a free talk, “Algorithms of Oppression with Safiya Noble,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 11. Safiya U. Noble, an associate professor at the University of California Los Angeles in the Department of Information Studies, is the author of a best-selling book on racist and sexist algorithmic bias in commercial search engines, called “Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism.” For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/algorithms-of-oppression-tickets-138355939339.

VISTA Bird club meets virtually Saturday

North County Aviculturists, a club for pet bird owners and breeders, hosts Nicole Perretta for a presentation on “Bird Calling Stories” at 4 p.m. Saturday. The meeting is free to members and by arrangement to visitors. Email ncabirdclub.com. LINDA MCINTOSH • U-T

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