Editor’s Note: Send event details (who, what, where, when, cost and contact information) in an email to [email protected]. The deadline is noon Friday. Items run on a space available basis. Questions? Call 619-806-7305.

Thursday, Oct. 3

Storytime: Actors from Trinity Theater will read and perform “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Children will be encouraged to participate through mimicking and answering questions. This is geared for ages 2 to 6. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Ukraine war: Retired Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul Lebidine will talk about Ukraine battlefield strategy during the 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo dinner meeting. It will be at The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $30. All are welcome. RSVP with Mike Fuqua by emailing [email protected]. For details, visit rbrotary.org.

Friday, Oct. 4

Books and more: The Seven Oaks Community Library will hold its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. All types of books, DVDs, music and jigsaw puzzles will be sold. Most items are $1 or less. Cash only. For details, call 858-487-4058.

Have you made plans? A free workshop on advanced healthcare planning will be offered by Compassion and Choices from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Presenters will be Dr. Mitsuo Tomita and end-of-life doula Eva Navarrete. Materials will be available in English and Spanish. Space is limited. RSVP by sending an email to [email protected].

Saturday, Oct. 5

Free food: LifeBridge Church will distribute food from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in its lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Buckheart Ranch, a San Diego Food Bank agency, provides the food. It is typically boxed items, canned goods and fresh produce.   For details, email Marty Redman at [email protected].

Food drive: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a drive-thru food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Donations will go to the Salvation Army in Escondido, which distributes food three days per week. Items needed include canned soups, meals, fruits and vegetables; pasta and sauces; plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly; boxed pastas, potatoes, cereal, oatmeal and snacks; pop-top canned meals, beans or Cup-A-Soup.

Books and more: The Seven Oaks Community Library will hold its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. All types of books, DVDs, music and jigsaw puzzles will be sold. Most items are $1 or less. Cash only. For details, call 858-487-4058.

Rendezvous in Poway: The city of Poway will present its annual Rendezvous in Poway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. History comes to life as attendees walk back in time to the 1820s to 1890s and interact with period correct historical encampments and meet mountaineers, cowboys and pioneers. Pan for gold along the banks of Rattlesnake Creek, ride the train, shop at the Artisan Market for handmade crafted items, and visit the Nelson House and the Heritage Museum. For details, call 858-668-4576.

Sunday, Oct. 6

Safety fair: Rancho Bernardo’s 14th annual Safety, Health and Wellness Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 in Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. This is a different location than previously announced. There will be displays, vendors, a chili cook-off and San Diego Blood Bank blood drive (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Chili tastings are $5. To donate blood, schedule an appointment at SanDiegoBloodBank.org or call 619-400-8251. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Fall festival: Vendors, food and drink, kids activities, live music, a classic car show, and a beer and wine garden will be set up at the 2024 Poway Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Oct. 6 on Midland Road between Poway Road and Hilleary Place. For details, email Mike Leland at [email protected].

Succulent pumpkins: Make a succulent pumpkin for fall decoration from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. All supplies provided. Registration is required for this ages 18 and over event. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Free concert: Pianist Dave Chamberlin will play Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Seating is first-come. Children 12 years older may attend with an adult. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Monday, Oct. 7

Zumba: Dance and get fit with instructor Julie Clemmons from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Adults of all abilities are welcome to participate in this activity that is presented in partnership with Love Wins Center for Inclusive Arts. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Support group: Doris Flood, co-owner of and physical therapist at Personally Fit, will talk about managing medications with movement during the 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 7 Parkinson’s Support Group meeting for all North County Inland communities. It is free to those with Parkinson’s and their care partners. It will be in the San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will also be breakout discussion sessions. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.

Job skills workshop: Looking for a new job or career? Learn skills to improve your job search process during a workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Attendees can bring their job history, learn interview skills and get one-on-one interview practice. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Chamber networking: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Poway Chamber Connections Group to allow community members, organizations and businesses to meet, network and collaborate with one another at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road. Register online at Poway.com.

Dia de Los Muertos: Artist Julia Fister will talk about the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Dea de Los Muertos at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Pacifica Senior Living of Poway, 12751 Gateway Park Road. There is also a Zoom viewing option. Cost: $6 for CEC members, $8 for nonmembers. Register at cecrb.com.

Ballot measures: Jeanne Weidner from League of Women Voters will present a non-partisan, unbiased evaluation of the November ballot’s state and local measures and propositions at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. She will speak at the Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive in RB Community Park. Bring your election materials to follow along. Cost: $15, includes refreshments. RSVP with Linda Simon at 858-487-8041. Proceeds will benefit the Brandeis University Library.

Meet fire chief: San Diego Fire-Rescue’s new chief, Robert Logan II, will speak about combating wildfires during the 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Rancho Bernardo Town Hall. It will be in the RB Library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. RSVP at [email protected]. This is sponsored by the Rotary Club of RB, RB Lions Club, San Diego Oasis and Continuing Education Center at RB.

Wednesday, Oct. 9

Film discussion: Film critic Ralph Delauro will show and discuss the movie “Stolen Identity” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo class will be held at Pacifica Senior Living of Poway, 12751 Gateway Park Road. There is also a Zoom viewing option. Cost: $6 for CEC members, $8 for nonmembers. Register at cecrb.com.

Nonprofit networking: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Nonprofit Meet & Greet to allow nonprofit organizations and businesses to meet, network and collaborate with one another from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Community Church of Poway, 13501 Community Road. Register online at Poway.com.

Ballot props: Get a non-partisan, unbiased overview of the November ballot’s state and local propositions from Jeanne Weidner with the League of Women Voters at the 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. Poway/PQ American Association of University Women meeting. It will be at the Eastview Community Center, 17520 Drayton Hall Way, in Rancho Bernardo. Bring your election materials to follow along. All are welcome. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Thursday, Oct. 10

PUSD board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.

Friday, Oct. 11

Fall festival: St. Michael’s Catholic Parish will hold its annual fall festival from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at its Holy Family Center, 15546 Pomerado Road in Poway. There will be food, a talent show, games and raffle with a car as the grand prize. For details and to purchase raffle tickets, visit smpoway.org.

Oktoberfest: The Knights of Columbus Valley of Angels Council #9170 at San Rafael Catholic Church are holding their annual Oktoberfest celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 in the parish hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will be food, entertainment, raffle prizes and a Bavarian costume contest. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults (19 and older), $10 for children (ages 6-18) and free for children 5 and under. Proceeds will benefit charitable causes. For details, call 858-487-4314.

Saturday, Oct. 12

Benefit sale: The Gogo Grandmothers will hold a large sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Green Valley Church, 12395 World Trade Drive in Carmel Mountain Ranch. There will be jewelry, household decor, clothing, kitchen items, working office electronics, craft materials, collectibles, power tools, toys, books, handbags, succulent pumpkins and more. All proceeds will go to provide corn seed and fertilizer and support the group’s feeding program for 2,500 orphans at 20 preschools in Malawi, Africa.

Knife, tool sharpening: The Seven Oaks Woodworking Club will sharpen knives, serrated knives, scissors, and garden and hand tools on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Drop off items between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Pick up late Saturday or Monday, Oct. 14. Cash or check. No chainsaws, power tools or saws. For details, call 858-487-4058.

Fire department tour: The Poway Fire Department will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the department’s training tower, 12355 Crosthwaite Circle. Free entertainment with demonstrations, a bounce house and hands-only CPR lessons. Visit the kids’ fire safety education trailer and take home information about home hardening/defensible space from the Poway Fire Safe Council.

History talk: The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Speakers Series presents Robert Holton and Heidi Marc-Aurele, docents at the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center of Poway, speaking on how the Kumeyaay lived in harmony with nature for the past 12,000 years. Their talk will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 in the Rancho Bernardo History Museum in Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte. Admission is free. For details, call 858-775-5788 or visit rbhistory.org.

Trade careers: The Kiwanis Club of Los Rancheros is presenting a skilled trades fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The free event is for high school students, their parents and other interested adults. Meet with reps from several union trades to learn about apprenticeship programs, training, pay, healthcare benefits and testing assistance.

Succulent pumpkins: Make a succulent pumpkin for fall decoration from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. All supplies provided. Registration is required for this ages 18 and over event. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Fall festival: St. Michael’s Catholic Parish will hold its annual fall festival from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at its Holy Family Center, 15546 Pomerado Road in Poway. There will be food, a talent show, games and raffle with a car as the grand prize. For details and to purchase raffle tickets, visit smpoway.org.

Spooky music: The Poway Symphonette will give a “Spooktacular” performance at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s children’s area, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.