Family wins scarecrow contest with Padres-themed entry

CARDIFF

Virtual ‘Harvest of Hope’ fundraiser set

Saint Helen Philoptochos’ virtual event, “Harvest of Hope,” a fundraiser for Feeding San Diego, is set for Nov. 14. The Harvest Boutique will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 11-14 for purchases by PayPal at stsconstantinehelen.com/st-helen-philoptochos. Saint Helen Philoptochos, a local chapter of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, is a ministry of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff. Attend the event via Zoom, goarch.ZOOM.US, ID: 991 9793 9201, Password: 819879. The deadline for sponsor donations for opportunity baskets and orders for Welcome Wine Baskets is Nov. 1.

CARLSBAD
Hero Charity Golf tournament set for Thursday
The 4th annual Golf with a Hero Tournament begins with registration starting at 7 a.m. and runs to 4 p.m. Thursday Oct. 29 on the Champions Course at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd. Tournament start is 9 a.m. and foursome starts will have staggered tee times for social distancing. The event is hosted by the Camp Pendleton Historical Society and benefits the nonprofit historical group’s projects. Each foursome is slated to include an active duty Marine and three other golfers. Registration is $150, including food service and golf carts.
Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-golf-with-a-hero-charity-golf-tournament-tickets-94561567193.

Congregation offers Hebrew reading classes

A free nine-week series of virtual classes on reading Hebrew starts the first week in November sponsored by Congregation B’nai Tikvah via Zoom. The program is open to new and beginning Hebrew readers. A Level 2 class for review and intermediate readers will also begin next month. The class, books/materials and Internet support are covered by a grant, “Read Hebrew Across America,” by the National Jewish Outreach Program. Call (858) 472-0303 or email naomi.gabai.fisher@gmail.com.

Festival of Lanterns slated for Nov. 14

The Festival of Lanterns: A Night of Light & Reflection will be broadcast on the Carlsbad City Library Facebook page at 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Community members can buy a lantern to take home and decorate with pictures and inspirational messages. Lantern pickup and drop-off is until Wednesday Oct. 28 at Alga Norte Aquatics Center, 6565 Alicante Road. Hours are Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $5 per lantern. Return your lantern to Alga Norte Aquatics Center by WednesdayOct. 28 . Visit facebook.com/carlsbadcitylibrary.

Genealogy buffs meet virtually Tuesday

The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will hold a live webinar from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 27. Genealogist Tom Gostin will present “Finding Vital Records Online — Beyond Ancestry and FamilySearch.” Free; registration required at nsdcgs.org. Call (760) 390-4600 or email programs@nsdcgs.org.

DEL MAR

Concerts in Your Cars series at fairgrounds

Aaron Lewis and Sully Erna will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 as part of the “Concerts in Your Cars” series at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. The concert will be broadcast on an FM frequency that attendees can listen to in their cars along with on-stage sound system and four-sided stage with four large video screens. Ticket prices start at $99 per vehicle for each concert, plus service fees, with up to four patrons per vehicle. Mask-wearing and social-distancing are required; 700 vehicle-limit. Tickets are at concertsinyourcar.com/sandiego.

The Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club will be holding a Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.31, with the San Diego Blood Bank at the Lomas Santa Fe Plaza, in the parking lot between Vons & Starbucks, 931 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Register at https://www.mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/44178, or call the blood bank at (619-400-8251).

Free sub for blood donors Saturday

Vons-Jersey Mike’s will host a blood drive with the San Diego Blood Bank from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31 at 2626 Del Mar Heights in the parking lot. Donors will receive a coupon for a free Regular Jersey Mike’s Sub. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

ENCINITAS

Off Track Gallery show features veterans’ work

The Off Track Gallery hosts a show featuring the artwork of veterans through Monday Oct. 26. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 937 S. Coast Highway. Call (760) 942-3636, email pr@sandieguitoartguild.com or visit OffTrackGallery.com.

ESCONDIDO

‘Giving Thanks’ theme of art show next month

The Escondido Art Association will hold its November show, “Giving Thanks.” Take-in of art will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday., Oct. 31st The EAA Artists Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays (closed Thanksgiving Day) at 121 W. Grand Ave. with masks and social distancing. An outdoor reception is being planned for Second Saturday artwalk, 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Visit escondidoartassociation.com.

Patriotic group runs essay contest

The Rincon del Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution holds an American History Essay Contest open to students in grades 5-8. The essay topic is the “250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre.” Students are asked to imagine they witnessed the events March 5, 1770, and describe their family’s discussion about the Boston Massacre and what role it played in organizing the colonists against the British king and Parliament. Essay length should be 300–600 words for grade 5 and 600–1,000 words for Grades 6-8. For information, email Melissa Shaw Bloch at pinkpawpad@gmail.com or Pam Russell at pam@thefullpotential.com. Entry must be student’s original work and must be received by the end of day on Nov. 7. Visit rincondeldiablodar.com.

NORTH COUNTY

Free family health webinar set for Tuesday

A free virtual Family Health Webinar, “Thriving for the Future,” is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. TuesdayOct. 27. Professionals from Aging Purposefully, the Alzheimer’s Association, Edward Jones, Engage Life Care and North County Legal, APC will present information about how to protect the health and welfare of family members. Advance registration is required at mreinmi318@aol.com or (760) 845-2870.

Blood donors sought

at drives this week

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

Vista Village Shopping Center parking lot, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 27th at 401 Vista Village Drive.

Chick-fil-A parking lot, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 27th at 17115 Camino Del Sur Drive, 4S Ranch.

Carlsbad Village, hosted by Engel & Völkers Carlsbad and White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, October 29th at 2965 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad.

Willis Allen Real Estate, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, October 29th at 6024 Paseo Delicias curbside, Rancho Santa Fe.

Caliber Home Loans, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, October 30th in the parking lot at 16745 W. Bernardo Drive, Rancho Bernardo.

Poway Kohl’s parking lot, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 30th at 12880 Gregg Court.; Lomas Santa Fe Plaza, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday October 31st at 931 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach.

San Diego Blood Bank is testing blood donations for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Donors must be 17 and older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Appointment and photo identification are required. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

OCEANSIDE

MiraCosta presents livestreamed play

MiraCosta College Theatre Department presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” via livestreaming from Wednesday October 28 through Nov. 8 via Zoom, directed by Tracy Williams. The story set in the 1930s revolves around a china rabbit given to a young girl, who treats him as a member of the family until he falls into the sea. Eventually, Edward is reunited with the girl, when she is married and has a daughter. Free tickets are available at bit.ly/31C5M1y at mccdrama.com/home/2020/9/15/actors-cast-for-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane-in-miracosta-college-production.

Osider Magazine founder to give talk

An Instagram Live program hosted by the Oceanside Public Library at noon Wednesday Oct. 28 features a conversational interview between an Oceanside librarian and Zach Cordner, photographer, creative director, educator and co-founder of Osider Magazine, about his work, his biggest influences and his photography programs with Oceansde High School students. Visit Instagram @OceansideLibrary, and click on the “OceansideLibrary Live” icon.

SAN MARCOS

Simon Tam gives virtual talk set for Wednesday

California State University San Marcos’ Arts And Lectures Program will host a free virtual talk by Simon Tam, author, musician and activist, titled “Slanted: How an Asian American Troublemaker Took On the Supreme Court,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday October 28th . For tickets, visit bit.ly/34ntXSX eventbrite.com/e/slanted-how-an-asian-american-troublemaker-took-on-the-supreme-court-tickets-115394868157.

GOP women’s group honors veterans

The San Marcos chapter of the Republican Women of California hosts its annual Salute to Veterans dinner Nov. 2. The group will also recognize first responders, police, firefighters and paramedics in attendance. Highlights include Big Band trio the Harmonettes, flag salute and introduction by Capt. Max Robertson, a retired Marine, who now works in the Lake San Marcos Security Patrol. The featured speaker will be San Diego County Undersheriff Mike Barnett. Tickets are $30 by Tuesday Oct. 27; $35 thereafter. Reservations are required at (760) 744-0953 or sglass51@gmail.com.

VISTA

Clinic offers drive-thru flu vaccinations

Vista Community Clinic offers drive-thru flu shots for ages 18 and older in the clinic’s parking lot at 1000 Vale Terrace Drive, with social distancing and personal protective equipment. Upcoming flu shot dates are Saturday Oct. 31 and Nov. 7. Visit vcc.org.

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