Outdoor movie series Saturdays at One Paseo

CARLSBAD

Workshops offered for young adults

Beacons Inc. offers summer workshops for young adults ages 16 and older with mild/moderate developmental or intellectual disabilities from June 21 to July 29 on Zoom and at the nonprofit’s on-site location, 6150 Yarrow Drive. Topics range from selfadvocacy to dance and motion. Cost is $120 or if eligible, the San Diego Regional Center might pay for up to four workshops. Register at bit.ly/34u2rss. Visit beaconsnorthcounty.com.

CARMEL VALLEY

Free Kids Happy Hour kicks off Thursday

One Paseo puts on a Kids Happy Hour from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays at 3725 Paseo Place. The free weekly event series features family-friendly entertainment, such as puppet shows, storytelling and bubbles along with snacks from One Paseo’s restaurants. The series kicks off this Thursday with a puppet show featuring Joe Gandelman. Visit onepaseo.com.

One Paseo is kicking off its free outdoor movie series, Moonlight Cinema, which will be offered at 7 p.m. Saturdays on One Paseo’s lawn, behind Harland Brewery, 3725 Paseo Place. The lineup includes “Raya and the Last Dragon” this Saturday, “Wonder Woman” on June 12, “Moana” on June 19 and “The Princess Bride” on June 26. Bring blankets and chairs. Visit onepaseo.com.

ENCINITAS Art guild holding sale Saturday at gallery

The Off Track Gallery, run by the nonprofit San Dieguito Art Guild, is holding an open house sale with 10 percent off artwork from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at 937 S. Coast Highway. Visit offtrackgallery.com.

ESCONDIDO ‘Travels of the Mind’ show seeks artists

The Escondido Art Association will put on its June Open Show, “Travels of the Mind.” Artists can drop off artwork from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 121 W. Grand Ave.; pickup is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 3. Entry fees are $30 for one piece, $10 for each additional up to two pieces; for members, $20/$10. A reception is planned from 4 to 6:30 p.m. June 12. Visit escondidoartassociation.com.

Library seeks input from public on mural

The Escondido Public Library Foundation commissioned artist Julia Anthony to create a mural on the west exterior wall of the Kalmia

Street library building. Two mural design options are being considered and community members can share their opinions through June 7 at escondidolibrary.org.

Gem and mineral show coming next month

The 66th annual Palomar Gem & Mineral Club’s Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. There will be gems and lapidary art demonstrations. Admission is $5; free for kids 12 and younger. Visit palomargem.org.

NORTH COUNTY Parkinson’s support group meets Monday

A free monthly support group for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday via Zoom. The speaker will be Carol Clupny, a retired speech language pathologist and author. Despite having Parkinson’s, Clupny walked more than 1,000 miles and will talk about her adventure. For the Zoom invite, email hcmaher@cox.net.

Vaccines urged for pet rabbits

Pet rabbit owners are urged by the San Diego Humane Society’s veterinary team to have their rabbits vaccinated against rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus Type 2, a contagious and fatal disease for rabbits that is spreading in Southern California. The Humane Society is also asking for the public’s help in quarantining rabbits before bringing them to a shelter, unless they have been vaccinated for this disease. Rabbits should be kept indoors and separate from other rabbits going outdoors or exposed to wildlife or not living in the same house. Visit sdhumane.org.

Blood drives slated throughout county

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold several blood drives in parking lots in North County:

Sharp Rees-stealy Rancho Bernardo, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at 16899 W. Bernardo Drive.

Dreamtime Dentistry, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at 950 Vista Village Drive, Vista.

The Broken Yolk Cafe, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at 101 S. Las Posas Road, San Marcos.

The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7 at 2525 El Camino Real.

Appointments are required. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

Wildfire preparedness grants available

To raise awareness about wildfire safety and bring resources to underserved communities in high fire-threat areas, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and the California Fire Foundation provide grants for CFF’S Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program. Fire departments and community-based organizations in California can apply for grants to address ongoing wildfire risk. Applications are due by June 18 at cafirefoundation.org/programs/fireprevention.

OCEANSIDE Veterans group runs food distribution

The Veterans Association of North County hosts its monthly food distribution for veterans and activeduty military and their families June 11 at the VANC Center, 1617 Mission Ave.

Registration is required by Friday to pick up food or volunteer at vanc.me/food.

Library Friends hold book sale Saturday

The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library will hold a “Huge Book Sale” fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday behind the Civic Center Library, 602 Civic Center Drive. The Friends are preparing to move from their current book sale facility and need to liquidate most of their inventory of used and donated books and other items. Buyers will be able to fill up a bag of books of their choice for $5 or buy any single book for $1; the sale supports library programs. Call (760) 4355560 or visit oplfriends.org.

Cowboy Jack performs June 6 at farm stand

Cowboy Jack will perform vintage country music from noon to 3 p.m. June 6 at Mellano Farm Stand, 5750 N. River Road. Highlights include wagon rides, fresh produce, U-pick strawberries and flowers. There will be a Luau theme; wear an Aloha shirt. Visit hankshow.com.

Veterans Advisory Committee to meet

The First Monday Veterans Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 1 p.m. June 7 in the VANC Resource Center, 1617 Mission Ave. Speakers include Lori Boody, executive director of Veterans Association of North County (VANC); Ray Flores, executive director of the San Diego Veterans Coalition, and Andréa Griffin, Vets Community Connections coordinator. Interfaith Community Services will provide pizza. RSVP at lori@vanc.me.