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CARDIFF

Guild hosts craft beer conference Aug. 8

The nonprofit San Diego Brewers Guild will host a Craft Beer Con at 11 a.m. Aug. 8 at MiraCosta College’s San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. The annual half-day conference discusses trends in the local craft beer industry and includes three education tracks, a trade show and beer tastings that start at 4 p.m. Speakers from well-known San Diego breweries will participate in panel discussions. Tickets are $60 for the public; $50 for Brewers Guild members. Visit sdbeer.com/sdcbc.

CARLSBAD

Lagoon foundation

to hold Kids Gala

The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation holds a Kids Gala from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Discovery Center, 1580 Cannon Road. The family-friendly event will feature a magic show, a raptor presentation, a visit from Iron Man and a DNA bracelet craft along with a virtual reality superhero experience for ages 8 and older. Light dinner will be served. Kids can be part of a beautification project at the Discovery Center and can paint tiles for a mural to be unveiled at the gala. Tile painting can be done from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Discovery Center. Tiles can be purchased with gala tickets or separately for kids and adults to paint. Tiles must be completed by FridayAug. 4. Gala ticket prices range from $25 for individuals to $100 for a family of four (two adults and two children) at aguahedionda.org/kidsgala2023.

Betamaxx up next in concert series

Carlsbad’s free TGIF Concerts in the Parks series features Betamaxx with a 1980s rock concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday Aug. 4 at Alga Norte Community Park. The concert site opens at 4 p.m. There’s a 15-minute intermission at 7 p.m. Park, bike valet, shuttle and parking lots close at 9 p.m. Visit carlsbadca.gov.

CARMEL VALLEY

Free concerts at One Paseo

The free Summer Concert Series at One Paseo continues with The Highwayman Show on Saturday Aug. 5 and Sara Petite on Aug. 19. The shows are on the lawn behind Harland Brewing. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit onepaseo.com/events/summer-concert-series.

Free family yoga classes on lawn

One Paseo hosts free 45-minute family yoga classes from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27 on the lawn behind Harland Brewing. The class, led by yoga instructor Jenn Richardson, will focus on strength, balance, flexibility and mindfulness. Visit onepaseo.com.

ENCINITAS

Free jazz concert at library

The Friends of the Encinitas Library present the music of Jazzgrass in a free concert from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday Aug. 6 at 540 Cornish Drive. Jazzgrass features toe-tappin’ music, including bluegrass and Appalachian music and Americana. Visit encinitaslibfriends.org.

Summer Nights continue Thursday

The San Diego Botanic Garden puts on Summer Nights featuring the Euphoria Brass Band from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday Aug.3at the Conservatory Amphitheater Concert. Concerts on the Lawn are free with garden admission; limited seating (reservations recommended). Amphitheater concerts and special presentations will require a separate “special event” ticket. Tickets are at sdbg.org/exhibitions-public-programs/summer-nights.

ESCONDIDO

Free breakfast, lunch for EUSD students

The Escondido Union School District continues to offer free breakfast and lunch to elementary and middle school students as part of the Community Eligibility Provision program under the National School Lunch Program. Visit eusd.org.

Art exhibit on opens

The Escondido Art Association hosts an exhibit on “Consciousness” at the EAA Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. Entry fees for members are $20 for first entry; $5 each for second and third entries; nonmembers, $30/$5 and students, $10/$5. Take-in of art will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday., August 5th A free demonstration by artist David Lesinski will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at Fusion Restaurant, 201 E. Grand Ave. An artists reception is from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 12 to meet the exhibiting artists. Refreshments will be served. Visit escondidoartassociation.com.

Gallery holds 20th anniversary show

Distinction Gallery will put on a 20th anniversary show featuring works by 20 artists from around the world. Each artist created a painting for the exhibit, ranging from oil to acrylic and mixed media. All ages are welcome at the opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 at 317 E. Grand Ave. There will be live music and drinks available for purchase. Visit distinctionart.com.

FALLBROOK

Next week Writers Read group meets at library

The Writers Read group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 11 in the Fallbrook Library’s community room, 124 S. Mission Road. The event features South L.A. author and PEN Fellow Ron L. Dowell, who will read and discuss his short fiction and poetry collection, “Watts Uprise,” which is “a love letter to the Watts community and the people who define it.” The collection was a finalist in the 2022 Press 53 Award for Poetry and a featured poem in the collection “Compton, An Energy-Fueled Dark Star,” was nominated for a 2021 Pushcart Prize. Admission is free. Email [email protected].

Fallbrook Democrats group meets Thursday

The Fallbrook Democratic Club meets Thursday Aug 3 and the first Thursday of every month. Meetings begin with a social time at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. at the Fallbrook Public Utility District Community Room, 990 E. Mission Road. Feel free to bring a snack to share. The meetings offer a hybrid Zoom option at fallbrookdemocrats.org/zoom.

NORTH COUNTY

Upcoming blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold blood drives in the following parking lots:

The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday July 31 at 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.

Ernest Packaging Solutions, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 1 at 1345 Sycamore Ave., Vista.

Dove Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 2 at 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.

City of Poway, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 3 at 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway.

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

Catholic Widows and Widowers group meets

The Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County, which fosters friendships through social activities, will meet for the following activities:

Wednesday:Aug 2 Lunch, Luna Grill, The Shoppes at Carlsbad.

Friday: Aug4 Summer Concert, Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside.

Aug. 10: Walk, Oceanside Strand, with lunch at Toasted Gastrobrunch, Oceanside

Aug. 11: TGIF in the Park, Alga Norte Community Park, Carlsbad.

Aug. 15: Self Realization Meditation Gardens, Encinitas, with meal to follow at Lotus Café, Encinitas.

Aug. 19: Coastal Communities Concert Band, Carlsbad, with meal to follow at King’s Fish House, Carlsbad.

Aug. 22: Dinner, Akai Hana, Rancho Bernardo.

Aug. 24: Races at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Aug. 27: Communal Mass, St. Elizabeth Seton, Carlsbad, with meal to follow at Tin Leaf Kitchen, Carlsbad.

Aug. 30: Lunch, Hoorah Breakfast Buffet and Bar, Rancho Bernardo.

Reservations are required at (818) 665-8150. Visit cwwnc.comCQ.

OCEANSIDE

California Surf Museum nominated for award

The California Surf Museum is one of 20 nominees for “Best Attraction for Sports Fans,” selected by a panel of industry experts and editors at USA Today as part of its 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting is open to the public through Aug. 21. To participate, go to 10best.com/awards/travel/best-attraction-for-sports-fans-2023/california-surf-museum-oceanside-californiaCQ.

Free movie screening at library

A free screening of the movie“Selma” will begin at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway, as part of the Oceanside Public Library’s Find Your Voice: Summer Reading Film Series. The movie is for ages 13 and older. Register at oceansidepubliclibrary.orgCQ.

$114,000 grant for Boys & Girls Clubs

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside received a $114,000 grant from the Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation to upgrade security at its Townsite location. The grant was used for new fences, an electric gate for easier parking access and a keypad entry to enclose the club property and prevent unauthorized access. Visit bgcoceanside.orgCQ.

Free plots available

at community garden

The organic Kelly Street Cooperative Garden on the east side of the North Coast United Methodist Church campus at 1501 Kelly St. offers serious gardeners — including groups — free garden plots to care for their own plants, flowers and vegetables. Members of the garden are only required to maintain their plot. Email David Crockett about availability and access at [email protected]. Visit northcoastumc.orgCQ.

Golf tournament to feature Kelly Slater

The Brother Benno Foundation will host its fifth annual community Charity Golf Tournament starting at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 1 at Goat Hill Park. The event will help Brother Benno kick off their 40th anniversary celebration. The nonprofit has been helping the area’s poor and unsheltered community members since 1983 with food and services, including a drug and alcohol recovery program. There will be a live auction and a silent auction, starting Aug. 25 online, along with raffles. Title Sponsor, Outerknown, and Champion Sponsor, ADP, will provide apparel and golf items for swag bags. Pro surfer Kelly Slater will be participating and sponsoring. Golfer registration is $200. To register to golf, become a sponsor or make a donation, visit brotherbenno.org/golf-2023CQ.

RANCHO BERNARDO

Parkinson’s Support Group meets Aug. 7

The Inland North County Parkinson’s Support Group for people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners meets from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 7 at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, in the Parish Hall. The featured speaker is Jeff Seckendorf,CQ from the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego, who will present “Living with Purpose.” Discussion sessions will follow the presentation. Call (760) 749-8234 or (760) 518-1963.

Drive-thru food collection at church

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church sponsors a drive-thru nonperishable food drop-off from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 5 at 17010 Pomerado Road. The groceries will help the Salvation Army replenish its food pantry in Escondido, which distributes groceries to families in need each Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Items collected include canned soups, meat, fruit, vegetables and sauces, and canned meals along with household cleaning items. Also checks can be made out to the Salvation Army. Visit rbcommunity.orgCQ.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Dog surfing classes are back

The Helen Woodward Animal Center will host dog surf competition training courses, taught by the SoCal Surf Dogs at Del Mar Dog Beach. The classes prepare dogs for the center’s annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon set for Sept. 10. Sessions are Aug. 6 and Aug. 20. Visit animalcenter.org/surf-dog-surf-a-thonCQ.

SAN MARCOS

Democratic club honors founding members

The San Marcos Democrats group will celebrate its 19th anniversary from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 by honoring two of its founding members, Betty Ball and Fran Thomas. The club will also celebrate Ball’s 90th birthday. Highlights include food and music. The event is at Walnut Grove Park’s Red Barn, 1950 Sycamore Drive. Suggested donation is $25 or more. RSVP by Wednesday Aug. 2 at bit.ly/3Kco4wI.

SOLANA BEACH

Community square dancing classes offered

A new Square Dance Class is starting from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 1 at St. James Parish Hall, 625 S. Nardo Ave. There will be modern square dancing with a live caller who sings and calls to various kinds of music, including rock, jazz and western. It is not necessary to bring a partner. Visit sandpiperssquaredanceclub.orgCQ or call (310) 710-7530.

VALLEY CENTER

History Museum installs Wall of Fame

The Valley Center History Museum unveiled a Wall of Fame to honor residents past and present in Valley Center and Pauma Valley who have played a significant part in local, state and world history. About 130 portraits will be on display on the wall in a rotating exhibit. Initial honorees include scientists Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the Salk vaccine, and Donald Shiley, inventor of the prosthetic heart valve; Ambassadors Irving Salomon and Julian Nava; Glen Bell Jr., founder of the taco chain bearing his name; and Lee Atwood, head of the Apollo space program. The museum at 29200 Cole Grade Road is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Visit vchistory.orgCQ.

VISTA

‘Eleanor’ opens at Broadway Theater

“Eleanor” hits the stage Saturday Aug. 5 to Aug. 20 at the Broadway Theater, 340 E Broadway. The play tells the story of the relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and her husband Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $27. Call (760) 728-1002.

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