Genealogy buffs hold free webinar Tuesday SAN MARCOS ‘Harvest of Hope’ fundraiser Saturday

Saint Helen Philoptochos’ virtual fundraiser, “Harvest of Hope,” benefiting Feeding San Diego, is set for Saturday. The Harvest Boutique will be open 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday for purchases by Paypal at stsconstantinehelen.com/st-helen-philoptochos. Attend the event via Zoom, goarch.zoom.us, ID: 991 9793 9201, Password: 819879.

CARLSBAD

Virtual Festival of Lanterns Saturday

The Festival of Lanterns — A Night of Light & Reflection will be broadcast on the Carlsbad City Library Facebook page at 6 p.m. Saturday. The lanterns made by the community include pictures and inspirational messages. Visit bit.ly/36awj2b.

Concert features The Salty Suites

The “Live From My Living Room” concert series continues with a performance from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 by The Salty Suites trio featuring Scott Gates on mandolin, Chuck Hailes on stand up bass and Chelsea Williams on guitar. The group will play and sing original songs and traditional music from bluegrass and country to swing and classical with a current edge. Visit facebook.com/carlsbadcitylibrary/live.

The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will hold a live webinar from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Marianne Meth will present “Genealogical Resources at State Archives.” The event is free, but registration is required at nsdcgs.org. For questions, email membership@nsdcgs.org or call (760) 390-4600.

DEL MAR Donations sought for fashion boutique

St. Peter’s Thrift Shop will hold an open-air fashion boutique and Christmas shop with holiday décor and gifts Dec. 5, in lieu of its usual, annual Fashion Show. Donations of gently used designer and formal wear for the fundraiser are sought by Nov.15 at the shop, 334 14th St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call (858) 481-1945 or visit stpetersdelmar.net.

ENCINITAS Thrift shop kicks off series of Friday sales

The Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito will hold three separate Black Friday sales, spaced out among three Fridays in response to the pandemic, with 50 percent off beginning Friday and continuing Nov. 20 and 27 at Fabulous Finds thrift shop, 1542 Encinitas Blvd. Hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with up to 10 shoppers at one time allowed in the shop. Visit alrsd.org.

ESCONDIDO Light up a Life ceremony next week

Light Up a Life, a candlelighting ceremony celebrating the memory of loved ones, is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 15 hosted by The Elizabeth Hospice, with social distancing and face masks required. Attendees will stroll through a lit pathway of luminaria. Highlights include music, inspirational messages and candle lighting at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Admission and parking are free. Suggested donation of $50 benefits the nonprofit hospice; donation of $100 includes keepsake ornament; $250, includes personalized ornament. Sponsorships are offered. Registration is required at elizabethhospice.org/light.

Hospice offers support group for caregivers

The Elizabeth Hospice offers a new support group to provide adult family and friend caregivers with an opportunity to meet with others who are in a similar situation, learn caregiving tips and reduce their feelings of isolation. The group meets Tuesday and the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. To enroll, call (760) 737-2054.

Volunteers sought to paint fire hydrants

Volunteers are needed to give fire hydrants a fresh coat of paint from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday with COVID safety protocols. Sign up at volunteer.escondido.org.

‘Giving Thanks’ theme of art show this month

The Escondido Art Association holds its November show, “Giving Thanks.” The EAA Artists Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (closed Thanksgiving Day) at 121 W. Grand Ave. with masks and social distancing. An outdoor reception is being planned for the Second Saturday Artwalk from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Visit escondidoartassociation.com.

NORTH COUNTY Blood donors sought at drives this week

A number of Mobile Blood Drives with the San Diego Blood Bank will be hosted this week, including:

Brookwood Mgmt Partners, LLC, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday in the parking lot, 2121 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the city of Vista, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot at 200 Civic Center Drive.

Office Depot, 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot, 1018 El Camino Real, Encinitas.

Donors must be 17 and older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Appointment and photo identification required. Schedule at (800) 4697322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

Ellen Page featured in center’s virtual gala

The North County LGBTQ+ Resource Center will stream its free virtual gala, “Autumn of Abundance,” from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Special guest appearances include “Rupaul’s Drag Race” star Chad Michaels and actor Ellen Page. The center hopes to raise money to keep its essential services running throughout the pandemic, which include support groups for youths, seniors, military service members, HIV/AIDS testing and prevention, counseling, civil rights advocacy, classes, and workgroups. RSVP or donate at avstream.me/northcounty.

OCEANSIDE Nominees for Martin Luther King, Jr. award

The city of Oceanside is seeking nominees for the 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award. The annual award recognizes residents of the city who have made a significant contribution of time to improve community life, promote positive community development and enhance the lives of residents. The award is also open to members of the U.S. armed forces stationed at Camp Pendleton. Nomination forms are at www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/ns/housing/ mlksa.asp. The deadline to return nomination forms is Dec. 7. For questions, email mlkserviceaward@oceansideca.org or call (760) 435-5044.

Veterans group seeks turkey donations

The nonprofit Veterans Association of North County is hosting a food distribution and turkey giveaway for active-duty military and veterans later this month and seeks donations of turkeys. Folks can drop off their donated turkey from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the VANC Resource Center, 1617 Mission Ave,. or donate $20. Donations can be made online at cognitoforms.com/allmavenagency/donateaturkey.

GOP women’s group meets Veterans Day

The Republican Women of California-oceanside will hold a luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday with author Don Jans at the El Camino Country Club. Reserve at (760) 842-8735. The group is also accepting membership applications, Call (760) 533-0362.

Native American heritage program

A virtual presentation on “The Acorn Maiden Story” by the Rincon Youth Storytellers is at 1 p.m. Saturday hosted by the Oceanside Library. The story revolves around three Acorn Maidens from the Spirit World sent to Earth by the Creator to become food for the people. Join the Acorn Maidens as they weave “hats” to get ready for their journey. Artwork and narration are created and presented by the Rincon Youth Storytellers. A question and answer session will follow. Register at forms.gle/ h5fz7kde2iaq1brk8.

Festival of Trees benefits seniors

The Foundation for Senior Wellbeing holds a virtual Festival of Trees from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 21 with holiday entertainment, opportunity drawing and silent auction featuring custom-crafted Christmas trees along with other holiday gifts, decorations and treats. Tree bidding begins Saturday and closes at 5 p.m. Nov. 21. Trees, gifts and “party in a box” may be delivered to North County locations or purchased for a senior in need. Proceeds support the Senior Information Resource Center at the Foundation for Senior Wellbeing. Visit fswb.org or call (760) 891-8176.

VISTA Lions Club holds virtual Novemberfest

The Amigos De Vista Lions Club is holding a virtual Novemberfest fundraiser seeking donations from the public since the club is not hosting its usual Novemberfest at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens because of COVID restrictions. For each $25 donated, a raffle ticket will be earned, and in early December the club will hold the raffle. Prizes will include beer/ wine/mead tastings and lunch or dinner vouchers. Send donation to the Amigos de Vista Lions Club, P.O. Box 2679, Vista, CA 92085-2679 or email davisjd4@cox.net.

Library holds flu shot clinics for ages 9, up

The Vista Library is hosting two free flu shot clinics with Palomar Health from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Palomar Health nurses will provide the regular influenza vaccine by injection to children and adults 9 and older. The f lu shot clinics will take place outside the library, with social-distancing measures in place. Masks or facial coverings are required. The library is at 700 Eucalyptus Ave. For questions, call (760) 643-5100. LINDA MCINTOSH • U-T

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