‘El Corazon’ and ‘Dance Reflections’ lectures

Christmas Choral Celebration on Dec. 2

The International Chorus Champions Masters of Harmony and award-winning Pacific Coast Harmony chorus will present “Christmas Joy! A Choral Celebration” at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave. Seating is limited; sellout expected. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Parking is free. Tickets are $25 at stsconstantinehelen.ludus.com with a $2 fee per ticket.

Author to give free talk at Miracosta campus

The LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) group at San Elijo holds a free community lecture from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the San Elijo Campus of Miracosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave., Room 204. Robert Pacilio, author and an award-winning teacher in San Diego, uses rock ‘n’ roll lyrics and films to help students unlock the power and mystery of literature. In his latest book, “It Was Never About the Books,” he shares vignettes of students who touched his heart, and whose paths he, in turn, changed inexorably. Pacilio will talk about the process of transitioning from teaching to writing and share examples of his work. Books will be available for sale. Admission is free. Visit miracosta.edu/life.

CARLSBAD Annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale

The Ladies of the Altar Society of St. Patrick Church at 3821 Adams St. will hold its annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19. There will be a large selection of Christmas decorations, new and used unique gifts and decorative items, and homemade baked goods. Proceeds benefit the church community.

Community service camp for children

A “Praise, Gratitude & Service” camp will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 2022 at Alga Norte Park for ages 5 to13. The camp will include art, games and a community service project. Participants bring their own lunch. This event is sponsored by the local Baha’i Faith community. Register at cutt.ly/gratitudecamp.

Group to discuss cemetery research

The “Learning from Members” series, sponsored by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, continues at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the City of Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Center. Past Society President Carol Baird will present “City of Stones: Cemetery Research.” Admission is free; reservation not necessary if attending in person. To attend virtually, register at nsdcgs.org.

Genealogy buffs gather Saturday

The DNA Interest Group, sponsored by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Genetic genealogist Carol Rolnik, who aids law enforcement across the U.S. and Canada, will present “An Investigative Genetic Case Study,” about a homicide case that was unsolved for 29 years until solved by genetic genealogy. To attend remotely, visit nsdcgs.org.

CHULA VISTA Genealogy group meets Tuesday

The Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a free Genealogy Education Meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Bonita Library Community Room. This month’s class will focus on the U.S. census as a source for ancestor discoveries. The last portion of class will concentrate on “genealogists helping genealogists.” Walk-ins are welcome. Register at chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org.

ENCINITAS Holiday Street Fair takes place Nov. 19

The 39th annual Encinitas Holiday Street Fair is from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 with 450 vendors, plus a beer garden, three stages, and rides for kids. Coast Highway 101 will be closed from D Street to J Street, from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m. The beer garden

Dozens of residents of all ages joined a Breast Cancer Walk for Prevention and Wellness Fair at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, before the mall opened on a recent Saturday. The mall hosted the Escondido-based Helen Knoll Foundation for its first such 5K event and wellness fair with a celebration presented by the United Breast Cancer Foundation. The walk raised money for early breast cancer screening and detection services supported by the Helen Knoll Foundation.

will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Parking is at Moonlight Beach, City Hall and side streets. Electra Bike sponsors a free bike valet service at each end of the festival at D and J streets. Visit encinitas101.com.

Tibetan monks visiting from Nov. 19 to Dec. 3

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery in southern India will be visiting North County from Nov. 19-Dec. 3 as part of an 18-month tour of the United States. The primary purpose of the tour is to share their Sacred Earth and Healing Arts, to raise money for the daily needs of 1,700 monks and to provide for their university temples. While in Encinitas, the monks will construct a labor-intensive sand mandala at the Seaside Center of Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive. The monks will be in the sanctuary from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays. The public is welcome to watch the monks work on the mandala and ask questions. They will set up their arts and crafts tables in the sanctuary. Donations are appreciated. Visit sacredartsoftibettour.org.

ESCONDIDO Fair features Afghan culture and art

The Escondido Public Library hosts Afghan Culture & Art as part of its Cultural Fair Series for all ages from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at 239 S. Kalmia St. Meet with Afghan professionals, enjoy Afghan live music and dance, and learn about Afghan women’s clothing. Create your own traditional artwork and visit the professional art exhibit. Visit library.escondido.org.

‘Composers Then and Now’ concert on tap

Escondido Choral Arts Foundation will present a concert, “Composers Then and Now,” featuring the works of two composers from different eras, Joseph Haydn, classical, and John Nettles, contemporary, at 7 p.m. Friday at the Ritz Theater on Grand Avenue. The concert features an orchestra, the Center Chorale, the Pacific Coast Chorale and soloists. Tickets are $25; $20 for seniors and military and $10 for students. Visit escondidochoralarts.com.

Billy Nation, Fleetwood Max to perform show

San Diego-based tribute bands Billy Nation and Fleetwood Max will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ritz Theater featuring renditions of the hits of Billy Joel and Fleetwood Mac. Tickets start at $25 at thegrandescondido.org.

Library bookstore holds monthly half-price sale

The Friends of the Escondido Library bookstore is holding its monthly halfprice sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Call (760) 839-4832.

LA MESA Parkinson’s group meets Wednesday

The San Diego East County Parkinson’s Support Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Ave. The event is open to those with Parkinson’s disease and their

care partners, friends and family. There will be educational information and activities. For questions, email altamura13@myyahoo.com.

Free Caregiver Support Group class offered

A free Caregiver Support Group class will be offered by Sharp Grossmont Hospital Community Resource Center from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Grossmont Healthcare Health and Wellness Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. The class is led by licensed social workers and is designed for caregivers to share resources and experiences. Free on-site parking. Register at (800) 827-4277 or visit sharp.com/ classes.

NORTH COUNTY Assistance League recruiting members

The Assistance League of North Coast invites interested retirees to attend a monthly informational meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday at Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, in Vista. The group provides shoes, clothing, books and health kits to children in need in Oceanside, Vista, and Carlsbad as well as to children of activeduty military families at Camp Pendleton. The guest speaker is Whitney Deweese, a school counseling coordinator in the Vista Unified School District, who will speak about how the Assistance League’s Winter Warmth program helps students. The program provides coats and blankets to local school children each year. Attendance is free. RSVP by Tuesday at krista.ross.al@gmail.com.

OCEANSIDE Literary festival Saturday at library

The Oceanside Public Library and the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation host the annual Write On, Oceanside! literary festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to celebrate, showcase and inspire local authors. This year’s event at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 330 N. Coast Highway, features dramatic readings, craft activities for kids, and workshops on blogging with Kristi Hawthorne, director of the Oceanside Historical Society, and writing memoirs with Oceanside memoirist and poet Sandy Carpenter. Attendees can add their own lines to a “Never-ending Story.” The event will showcase 20 authors and their books. Visit ocaf.info.

Free author event in honor of Veterans Day

The Oceanside Public Library hosts a free author event at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mission Branch Library, 3861-B Mission Ave., in honor of Veterans Day. The event will feature Jo Joslyn, author of “Unmistakable Errors, the Travel Club Mystery,” a novel based on the backstory of water contamination at the Camp Lejeune Marine base in North Carolina. Visit oceansidelibrary.org.

Crafters sought for Holiday Bazaar

Crafters are sought to participate in a Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at North Coast United Methodist Church, 1501 Kelly St. Booth fees are $20 and $40, which will be used to promote the event and provide free activities for kids at the bazaar. Items should be handmade by you or someone you represent. Visit northcoastumc.org or call (760) 500-9325.

Miracosta College’s LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) group presents two free community lectures Friday at Building T200 on the Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive. At 1 p.m., “MCC Dance Reflections 2023” will be presented by Dave Massey, artistic director of the Miracosta Dance Department, and Miracosta students. At 2:30 p.m., “El Corazon — The People’s Park” will be led by Joan Bockman, president of Friends of El Corazon, who will discuss what is ahead for the 465-acre park in the center of Oceanside. Visit miracosta.edu/life.

Republican Club hosts speakers Wednesday

The Republican Club of North County hosts Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey and former Project Veritas chief investigative reporter Christian Hartsock at its meeting at noon Wednesday at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. Bailey will discuss key San Diego County issues in the 2024 election, and Hartsock will give an inside look at a unique media organization. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost is $40; $35 for RCNC members. Cash or check at the door. For questions, call (760) 212-9995.

PINE VALLEY Camp Christmas festival starts Friday

Pine Valley Camp Christmas, a holiday festival for all ages, starts Friday and runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays in November, and Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 and 19-23 at 8668 Pine Creek Road. Festivities include the “Lights & Sounds of the Season” attraction featuring the trees of Pine Valley with thousands of lights and Christmas songs, a colorful dancing water show, hayrides and train rides. There will be a game room, bounce houses and a Holiday Theater featuring a presentation of “The Christmas Guest.” Visit pinevalleycampchristmas.com.

POWAY Christmas at Barn shopping event

A holiday shopping event is today and Thursday through Nov. 19 hosted by The Barn Redefined, known previously as Poway Countryside Barn, at 14051 Midland Road. Also, the Christmas-themed festival “The 12 Days of Christmas” will feature holiday decorating ideas and 20 themed Christmas trees on display. Each year, Santa makes an appearance. Visitors can bring new toys for Anvil of Hope, a nonprofit helping families in need. Visit thebarnredefined.com.

RANCHO BERNARDO GOP women’s group holds luncheon

The Rancho Bernardo Republican Women group holds a luncheon meeting from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday at The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway. There will be a holiday fashion show. Cost is $35 for a two-course lunch. The new Board of Officers for 2024-2025 will be installed. RSVP by 9 p.m. Monday at rbrepublicanwomen.org.

RANCHO SANTA FE Center hosts annual Jingle & Mingle event

The Encinitas-based nonprofit Community Resource