Assistance League donates $5,000 to help homeless veterans, seniors at Interfaith Community Services

CARLSBAD

30 meerkat sculptures part of exhibit at mall

The Shoppes at Carlsbad hosts “The Meerkat Meetup,” a monthlong, playful exhibit of oversized, brightly colored meerkat sculptures, through June 28 as part of a national tour, kicking off in Carlsbad. The mall partnered with artist collective Cracking Art to host the free exhibit of 30 nearly 4-foot-tall meerkats made of recyclable plastic. The exhibit can be seen from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily on Level 1 near H&M at The Shoppes, 2525 El Camino Real. Visit theshoppesatcarlsbad.com.

DNA Interest Group hosts live webinar

The DNA Interest Group, sponsored by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will host a live webinar on “Covering Your Bases: Introduction to Autosomal DNA Coverage,” presented by Paul Woodbury from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday., June 19 Admission is free; registration is required at nsdcgs.org.

Mayor, chamber president to speak

Carlsbad Republican Women Federated hosts Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce President Bret Schanzenbach at 11 a.m. June 22 at the Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $32. Register by noon Friday June18 at carlsbadrepublicans.com.Workshops for youths with disabilities

Beacons Inc. offers summer workshops for young adults ages 16 and up with mild/moderate developmental or intellectual disabilities from Monday June 21 to July 29 on Zoom and at the nonprofit’s onsite location, 6150 Yarrow Drive, Carlsbad. Topics range from self-advocacy to dance and motion. Private pay cost is $120 or if eligible, the San Diego Regional Center might pay for up to four workshops. Visit beaconsnorthcounty.com.

CARMEL VALLEY

Free outdoor movie screening of ‘Moana’

One Paseo offers a free outdoor movie screening of ‘Moana’ 7 p.m. Saturday June 19 as part of its Moonlight Cinema series on One Paseo’s lawn, behind Harland Brewery, 3725 Paseo Place. Bring blankets and chairs. Visit onepaseo.com.

ENCINITAS

Library bookstore

holds sale Saturday

The Encinitas Friends of the Library Bookstore will hold a half-price sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19 under the canopy at 540 Cornish Drive. The sale includes fiction for all ages along with biographies, books on spirituality, cookbooks, self help books and more. Visit encinitaslibfriends.org.

Nonprofit gallery holds reception Saturday

An artist reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday June19 at the Off Track Gallery, 937 S. Coast Highway, featuring hand-crafted artworks by the members of the San Dieguito Art Guild. A scholarship award will be presented to a student in memory of former guild board member Jeffrey Brosbe. An awards ceremony will recognize winners of the Summer Small Image Show. Visit offtrackgallery.com.

ESCONDIDO

“Tails & Tales” virtual challenge kicks off

A Summer Virtual Activity Challenge 2021: Tails & Tales for all ages kicks off Saturday June19 and runs through Aug. 8, hosted by the Escondido Library. Highlights include free virtual events and prizes. Registration starts Saturday June 19 at escondidolibrary.org/summer.

Graphic novel club meets June 21

The Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club 1 will discuss “Goodnight Paradise” by Joshua DysartCQ from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 21 at the Escondido Public Library. Membership in the group is limited to no more than 20 people per meeting. Visit escondidolibrary.org.

Hospice holding volunteer orientation

The Elizabeth Hospice holds a free volunteer orientation session from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday June 17 via Zoom. Attendees learn about virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities, ranging from serving as a patient companion, providing caregiver respite and performing aromatherapy to sewing Cuddle Bears and officiating at veteran pinning ceremonies. Information will be provided on the application and training process. Other orientation dates include 4 to 6 p.m. July 8; noon to 1 p.m. July 20; 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 4; 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 17 and 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 1. Register at (800) 797-2050 or volunteer@ehospice.org.

Group observes

Race Amity Day

The Baha’is of Escondido observe Race Amity Day today. June 13Race Amity Day was instituted by the Baha’i National Spiritual Assembly in the U.S. in 1957 to foster racial harmony and was promoted earlier in the 1900s by a founder of the Baha’i faith. Race Amity conferences have been celebrated across the country for more than 100 years to build friendship among diverse people and promote social justice and peace. Call (760) 747-0049.

Library book club meets Saturday

The Rincon Literario Book Club will discuss “Delirium/Delirio” by Laura Restrepo, translated by Natasha Wimmer, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 19 via Zoom. Visit escondidolibrary.org.

Summer art camp for kids starts June 21

The Escondido Art Association runs a Summer Art Camp for Kids ages 5 to 12, starting Monday June21 and continuing through Aug. 16 at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. Eight students per session. Drop-ins accepted if space permits.The deadline for registration is Friday, June 18. Call (442) 317-0980 or visit escondidoartassociation.com.

FALLBROOK

Democratic club

meets Wednesday

The Fallbrook Democratic Club meets at 8 a.m. Wednesday June 16 for an early bird coffee meeting via Zoom. Join in the conversation on local politics and news. Email presidentfallbrookdc@gmail.com.

NORTH COUNTY

Conservancy hosts Next to Nature program

As part of its new Next to Nature program, the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy along with Green Infrastructure Consortium and Condor Visual Media offer a series of webinars on topics ranging from landscape site design, wildfire risk-reduction and water conservation to sustainable gardening and energy management. A webinar on Site Design led by Cody Harrison from Corona Enterprises is set for 4 p.m. June 21. Register at bit.ly/3o8sHLPCQ.

Blood donors will receive Padres T-shirt

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

Ernest Packaging Solutions, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, at 1345 Sycamore Ave., Vista.

Maria Martin RE/MAX Connections, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 at 5810 El Camino Real, Carlsbad

Lowe’s, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 at 155 Old Grove Road, Oceanside.

Oceanside Civic Center during the North San Diego County NAACP Juneteenth Celebration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at 300 N. Coast Highway.

CVS, 1 to 6 p.m. June 21 at 1101 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook.

Donors receive a San Diego Padres blood drive T-shirt while supplies last. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Appointments are required. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

Sleep apnea machines sought for India ASAP

Volunteers from an international nonprofit, India COVID SOS, are collecting used and unused sleep apnea machines (cPAP/BiPAP) to be repurposed as special use ventilators to support breathing issues associated with COVID-19. Drop-off sites include 5583 Willlowmere Lane, Carmel Valley; call (858) 337-1289; and 9420 Mira Mesa Blvd Suite G, MiraMesa (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays); call (858) 271-0600. Visit indiacovidsos.org/equipmentdonation.

Junior golf association holds championship qualifiers

The North County Junior Golf Association holds local qualifiers for the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship with separate qualifier spots for seven boys and seven girls age 14 and older along with three boys and three girls age 13 and younger: Monday and Tuesday June 21-22 at Shadowridge golf course & Arrowood golf course; July 19-20 at Country Club of Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Bernardo Inn and Aug. 2-3 at El Camino Country Club and Encinitas Ranch. Two-day entry fee is $195 Member/$235 Guests. Register at ncjga.com.

OCEANSIDE

Juneteenth Celebration

takes place Saturday

A Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the North San Diego County NAACP is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19 in downtown Oceanside at Pierview Way and Ditmar Street, near the Civic Center. The theme is Independence; Unity; Healing; “Dismantling a Broken System, Together.” Highlights include a community art project, health and dental clinics, food vendors, employment opportunities and tutoring sign-ups. There will be a COVID-19 pop-up Pfizer vaccine clinic for ages 12 and older; appointments are available but not required at (760) 631-5000, ext. 1011. Free entry and parking. Visit nsdcnaacp.org.Wagon rides, country music at farm stand

Cowboy Jack will sing vintage country music and island tunes from noon to 3 p.m. June 20 at Mellano Farm Stand, 5750 N. River Road. Highlights include wagon rides, U-pick strawberries, flowers and fresh produce. Visit hankshow.com.

Free vaccination clinic at plaza Thursday

The San Diego County Department of Public Health will hold a mobile COVID-19 vaccination event from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17 at Civic Center Plaza, 300 N. Coast Highway. Free parking in the Civic Center parking structure. Bring ID. Visit ci.oceanside.ca.us.

Oceanside High School holds all-class reunion

An All-Class Reunion for Oceanside High School is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 27 at Heritage Park, 220 Peyri Drive. Bring your own chair, food and drinks and wear a mask. Cost is $2 donation per person, which goes to the OHS Foundation and Heritage Park. For questions, call (760) 505-6515.

POWAY

Grand opening of community center

A “Grand Bash” celebration of the opening of the city of Poway’s Mickey Cafagna Community Center is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday , June 19at 13094 Civic Center Drive. Highlights include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, free open house with entertainment ranging from magic show and drum circle, music and dance party to arts and crafts, photo booth, board games and snacks, while supplies last. Information on community center rentals is at tinyurl.com/PowayRentals or (858) 668-4400.

RANCHO BERNARDO

Church holds pet donation drive-thru

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church runs a drive-thru pet donation drop-off from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday June 19 at 17010 Pomerado Road. Suggested items include canned and bagged pet food, bedding, new leashes and collars, pet toys, animal treats, small carry cases, clean towels, training pads, kitty litter and paper towels. Checks can be made out to San Diego Humane Society or Helen Woodward Animal Center. Volunteers can unload items from your trunk. Visit rbcommunity.org/events.

Candidate for Senate

to speak at meeting

The Rancho Bernardo Republican Women Federated meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday June 18 outside at the Mainstream Bar and Grill, 13385 Poway Road. The guest speaker is Elizabeth Heng, candidate for U.S. Senate for California. Cost is $20 for brunch. Register at rbrwf.org.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Animal center to hold Spring Fling Gala

Helen Woodward Animal Center holds its 33rd annual Spring Fling Gala, “Imaginarium – Illuminating a More Humane Future,” at 6 p.m. Saturday June 19 at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Road, presented by Whittier Trust and Jim Hooker and Portia Metras at Coldwell Banker. The fundraiser includes dining, drinks, illusions and a live auction. Seats are limited and a virtual streaming option is offered, including home delivery of charcuterie boxes, chocolates and a cocktail kit for two for $75. Virtual streaming alone is free but requires registration. The online auction runs through Monday June 21. Tickets for the in-person event start at $350. Visit animalcenter.org/spring-fling-gala.

SAN MARCOS

Farmers market today with food and music

The San Marcos Farmers Market will feature food and music along with an Artisans Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today June 13 including clothing and jewelry, natural bath and beauty products, home decor and pottery at 251 NorthCQ City Drive. Parking is free. Email melanie@sanmarcoschamber.com.

VISTA

Storytellers present ‘Legends of Scotland’

Members of Storytellers of San Diego present “Tales and Legends of Scotland” from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday June 17 via Zoom in association with the Highland Games in Vista, which will not be back in person until next year. Storytellers will be streaming live, to tell tales of bogles, fairies, valiant clans and legends of the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland. Featured performers include fiddler, Rachel Amov, Marilyn McPhie, Aunt Li-Anne, Mindy Donner, Jonathan Kruk from Hudson Valley, NY, and Laura Kamis Wrang from Denmark. The free event is for ages 12 and older. For Zoom link, go to storytellersofsandiego.org.

Volunteers sought at museum and events

The Vista Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays to serve as tour guides and assist at the museum. Volunteers are also needed for the museum’s booth at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum Showcase, the “Tour of the 20’s” on Saturday, June 19th; and June 26-27 as well as at the Strawberry Festival’s Berry Sweet Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20. Call (760) 630-0444 or email vistahistorical@gmail.com.

Antique Engine & Tractor Show runs two weekends

The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum is running its June Antique Engine & Tractor Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19-20 and June 26-27 at 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave. An Antique Equipment Parade starts promptly at 1 p.m. each day of the event. Highlights include kids games, scavenger hunts and demonstrations of weaving, spinning, blacksmithing and woodwork. Food and drinks will be sold. Kid’s Weekend is June 19-20. Tickets are $8; $7 for seniors; $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for military members and children under age 6. On Father’s Day, June 20, Dad’s get in free. Health protocols will be observed, including masks and distancing. Visit agsem.com.

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