San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
Smartphone and computer tutoring
Thanksgiving bash with rescued animals
The nonprofit Lions Tigers & Bears hosts a Thanksgiving bash at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday at the sanctuary, 24402 Martin Way. Watch the rescued big cats and bears eat their Thanksgiving feast. Donation for entry is $60; $35 for children age 12 and younger; $30/$15 for members. Feed with a Keeper is $160 or $130 for members (ages 18 and older). Visit lionstigersandbears.org.
ENCINITAS Fees lowered for Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Rancho Coastal Humane Society celebrates Adopt a Senior Pet Month in November. Adoption fees for senior dogs and cats age 7 or older are only $75. With the Seniors-for-seniors adoption program, the adoption fee is paid by a benefactor when senior citizens age 60 or older adopt senior pets. For more information about pet adoption, call (760) 753-6413, visit sdpets.org, or meet the animals at 389 Requeza St. Hours are Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday by appointment.
The Senior Service Council Escondido is accepting reservations for smartphone and computer tutoring held at 728 N. Broadway. The oneon-one tutoring is for PC, tablet and smartphones (Android and iphone). Fee is $5 for each one-hour meeting. Call (760) 480-0611.
Church holding Thanksgiving drive
New Vintage Church is partnering with local nonprofit A Step Beyond to provide 150 Thanksgiving meals for underserved families in the Escondido area. Money raised will be used to buy 150 frozen turkeys at wholesale for families to pick up this week. The turkeys must be ordered in advance. Visit gofundme.com/f/nvc-thanksgiving-drive.
FALLBROOK Village Artisan Faire will be held Saturday
A Village Artisan Faire is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday during the Saturday Farmers Market in downtown Fallbrook featuring locally handmade artisan goods, art, live music, holiday treats and free photos with Santa. Admission is free. Visit fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.
Gem & Mineral Society’s museum open
Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society’s free museum and its gift shop are open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays
The Gloria Mcclellan Senior Center hosted a program honoring veterans, which drew more than 100 guests, including local leaders. Pictured are some of the veterans being honored for Veterans Day.
at 123 W. Alvarado St. The group’s meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society meeting room. from September through May, except for the third Thursday in February. The next meeting is Dec. 14. Visit fallbrookgemandmineralsociety.wildapricot.org.
LA MESA
The San Diego East County Parkinson’s Support Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Ave., for people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, friends and family. There will be educational information and activities. For questions, email altamura13@myyahoo.com.
SAN DIEGO Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll on Saturday
The eighth annual Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll is from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Highlights include holidaythemed cocktail tastes and sweet treats at 25 independently owned retail stops along Adams Avenue, from University Heights through Normal Heights and into Kensington. Stroll tickets are $35. Visit adamsavenuebusiness.com.
Event today benefits Alive San Diego
Festival of Trees will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Insideout, 1642 University Ave., benefiting Being Alive San Diego, a local nonprofit that provides HIV/AIDS and related services throughout San Diego County. The event will feature decorated and donated artificial trees
A family-friendly community dance is from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday at St. James Parish Hall, 625 S. Nardo Ave. A caller will teach modern Western square dancing. Enjoy refreshments and fellowship with the Sandpipers Square Dance Club. Donation is $10; free for children. No need for a partner or dance experience; fun introduction for new dancers. Wear casual attire. For more information, visit sandpiperssquaredanceclub.org or call (310) 710-7530.
to be auctioned off and delivered to winners’ homes. It also features a silent auction and travel raff le. General admission is $45. Visit festivaloftreessd.org.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
The Rock Church will host free distributions of groceries along with diapers and supplies for community members in need during November and December. Here are dates and times:
• 10 a.m. Tuesday and Dec. 19 at Rock Church El Cajon Campus, 808 Jackman St., El Cajon.
• 10 a.m. Dec. 21 at Rock Church City Heights Campus, 4001 El Cajon Blvd., San
Diego, and Rock Church Chula Vista Campus, 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista (Otay Ranch Town Center).
The distribution lasts until supplies run out. Volunteers begin setup two hours before the distribution. If you would like to receive groceries and supplies or if you’d like to volunteer, partner or donate to the Provisions Ministry, visit sdrock.com/ministries/ provisions.
SAN MARCOS Music Men Chorus gives concerts
The Music Men Chorus presents a 90-minute program of Christmas favorites sung barbershop style at 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419
Grand Ave., and 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave. The concerts include a guest performance by the “Behind the Barn” Quartet. Suggested donation for each concert is $10. Visit musicmenchorus.org.
VISTA ‘Keeping the Keys’ topic of talk at senior center
The Gloria Mcclellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, is hosting a “Keeping the Keys” AAA driving presentation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Preregistered guests age 60 and older are invited for a free lunch at noon. Lunch options include a soup and salad bar or paella. A $4 contribution is suggested
for guests not registered for the presentation and an $8 fee for guests 59 and younger. RSVP by Nov. 22 at (760) 643-5288.
Vista Wishing Tree set up for community
The annual Vista Wishing Tree is back through Jan. 1 at the corner of Beverly Drive and Wolverine Way for anyone to “share their hopes, dreams, faith and gratitude as a way to spread joy.” The tree was set up two years ago by a Vista resident as a place where love, joy, hope and kindness can be shared and witnessed. It is a place where words of gratitude are always welcome. There are tags and markers in the containers on the table by the tree. Folks can write their message on the tag and hang it on the garland or branches of the tree.
Heroes of Vista nominations sought
Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Heroes of Vista Gala. The event honors “people doing great things for the Vista community,” including educators, community members and businesses. The Vista Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations by 5 p.m. Dec. 15 in the business categories, which include a businessperson, small business, large business, new business and nonprofit. Selfnominations are also being accepted. All nominees must be current Vista chamber members in good standing. Visit vistachamber.org.