San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
Virtual program for tweens Monday
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CARLSBAD
Foundation puts on virtual holiday mixer
The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation hosts a virtual at-home charcuterie and wine tasting event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday via Zoom for foundation members and guests to mingle virtually and learn about the CCF upcoming grant cycle and ways to maximize its impact. Speakers include past grant recipients and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education Rising Star Program. The event will include an optional bottle of red or white wine and a charcuterie board supplied by Bread and Cheese Catering for a $25 contribution for non-foundation members, which can be picked up 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Carlsbad Windmill. RSVP is required by Wednesday at lhough@sdfoundation.org. Visit sdfoundation.org/programs/ regional-affiliates/carlsbad.
The Carlsbad Library presents a weekly program of rotating topics such as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), games and a handson activity for tweens in grades 4-6 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Dec. 14 via Zoom. Visit carlsbadca.gov/ services/depts/library.
Library offers curbside service
Carlsbad libraries offer curbside service Mondays through Saturdays and computer and account service 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.
DEL MAR Indoor/outdoor arts and crafts show
The annual Del Mar Harvest Festival will be presented this year as an indoor/outdoor Harvest Holiday Art & Craft Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, O’brien Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. The event features American handmade and embellished arts and crafts, following current COVID safety protocols, including masks and social distancing. Admission is $7, valid for three days; $4 for kids ages 13-17; free for ages 12 and younger. Check website for event updates and possible event cancellation. Online tickets cost $5 at harvestfestival.com/home.
ESCONDIDO Free holiday craft kit for adults
The Escondido Public Library offers patrons an “Artsy Adults Holiday Craft Kit” that can be picked up at the library’s information desk, 239 S. Kalmia St., starting Wednesday, while supplies last. The kit includes instructions to assemble a snow globe ornament. Call (760) 839-4684.
Library hosts virtual piano concert Saturday
The Escondido Public Library presents a virtual, live performance of Dmitry Kirichenko on piano at 3 p.m. Saturday on Facebook. Visit facebook.com/escondidolibrary.
NORTH COUNTY
A free online meeting for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners is set for 10 a.m. Monday via Zoom. The speaker is Mina Nilchian, a dementia care consultant, who will discuss “Things we can do to stimulate our brain.” Email hcmaher@cox.net.
‘Better Money Habits’ topic of online series
Goodwill San Diego is teaming up with Bank of America to provide a free virtual workshop series, “Better Money Habits,” held in English and Spanish. The workshops discuss skills to improve budgeting, meet savings goals and build credit. The first is “Budgeting” at 3 p.m. Thursday; the next is “Savings” at 3 p.m. Jan. 14 about the importance of a savings account and how to use a budget to grow savings. The third workshop is on “Credit” at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 on the importance of a good credit score, how to establish credit, improve credit, and maintain credit. To register for one or all three workshops, visit sdgoodwill.org/ jobs/community-employment-centers/free-workshops.
‘Co-parenting Through a COVID Holiday’ talk
A free virtual program, “Co-parenting Through a COVID Holiday,” in an interview-style talk is set for 6 to 7 p.m. Monday hosted by locally based Primus Family Law Group and Kids’ Turn San Diego on Facebook Live.
Visit facebook.com/primusfamilylawgroup.
OCEANSIDE Republican women’s group hosts luncheon
The Republican Women of California-oceanside will hold a luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday outside at El Camino County Club, following safety protocols. Natalia Riabova, organist at Star of the Sea church, will play music. The group is collecting Toys for Tots donations and holding a Cookies & Brownies Sale. Reserve
at (760) 842-8735. The group is also accepting membership applications. Call (760) 533-0362.
Winter break camp for kids kicks off Dec. 21
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside runs its annual winter break camp from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Dec. 21. Holiday activities, lunch and snack will be offered each day at the Townsite Clubhouse, 401 Country Club Lane. The club will close at 3 p.m. Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Cost is $100 for Dec. 21-24; $100 for Dec. 28-31 and $125 for Jan. 4-8. A 10 percent sibling discount and scholarships are available. Space is limited. Register at (760) 433-8920.
POWAY Chamber running healthy challenge
The Poway Chamber of Commerce’s Health & Wellness Committee runs a community challenge to be “Healthy Through the Holidays” through Dec. 21. The public is encouraged to participate by sharing ways they are being healthy, via social media using #powayhealthy and @powayhealthy tags. Local participation winners are selected each week and awarded prizes donated by chamber members. Participation is free. Visit powayhealthy.com.
RANCHO SANTA FE
Church holds food, clothing drive
The Village Church hosts a food and clothing drive from 10:30 to noon Saturday in the church’s lower parking lot, near the preschool, 6225 Paseo Delicias. The church will collect canned food, pasta and cereal, along with used clothing for men and women served by New Day Urban Ministries based in downtown San Diego. The group is also asking for new underwear for men sizes 3036 and new men’s sneakers in sizes 9-12. Participants receive a free ice cream from the Sweet Treats gourmet ice cream truck. For questions, email Nealp@villagechurch.org.
VISTA
Cardiology services offered at clinic
Vista Community Clinic will offer cardiology services beginning Dec. 14. Dr. Mehran Moussavian and nurse practitioner Lisa Alvarez will be at the clinic’s Vale Terrace location, 1000 Vale Terrace Drive, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays for cardiology consultation and management of cardiovascular disease. Call (760) 6315000 or visit vcc.org.
Museum seeks donations for repairs
The Vista Historical Society seeks donations to help pay for repairs at the Vista Historical Museum resulting from a leak in the water line leading to the museum. Visit vistahistoricalsociety.com.
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