ALPINE

Community pays tribute to veterans on Wall of Honor

The Alpine Community Center, at 1830 Alpine Blvd., welcomes local veterans to visit its Veterans Wall of Honor. More than 600 names are engraved on the Wall of Honor, which was dedicated on Memorial Day in 2011. The wall is a place to pay tribute to those who have served the country or are currently serving and offers a place for reflection. Community members can order a plaque for a currently serving military member or retired veteran. The Alpine Community Center, where the wall is located, is a nonprofit. Call (619) 445-7330 or visit alpinecommunitycenter.com.

CARLSBAD

Symphony gives pops concert

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “Look! Up in the Sky!” pops concert at 2:30 p.m. July 13 at La Costa Canyon High School Theater, 1 Maverick Way. The performance includes music from movie favorites “Superman,” “Star Wars” and “E.T.” as well as Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks.” The orchestra was founded in 1947 and will be conducted by Jordan Kuspa. Admission is $15, general, $12 for seniors, students and military, and free for children 18 and younger. Visit northcoastsymphony.com.

Family walk at lagoon July 20

Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation volunteers will lead a free family walk at 10 a.m. July 20. The docents will discuss the lagoon’s history and talk about the species that live there along with the plant communities of the lagoon. The 1-mile hike is open to all ages. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Bring binoculars. Registration is required at batiquitoslagoon.org.

Dino Day at the mall

The Forum Carlsbad Discovery Days, a free summer series for all ages, continues from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 12 with Dino Day at the mall, 1923 Calle Barcelona. Highlights include a dinosaur egg craft and an interactive performance featuring a paleontologist and a baby dinosaur. Adult supervision is required. Visit theforumcarlsbad.com.

CHULA VISTA

Shark & Ray presentation at Living Coast

The Living Coast Discovery Center hosts a Shark & Ray experience from 2:30 to 3 p.m. July 12 at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive. Participants can learn about loggerhead sea turtles, leopard sharks, rays and more. The center holds talks Wednesdays through Sundays. Visit thelivingcoast.org.

Summer Sundays with music and car show

The Summer Sundays “Hot Bands, Cool Cars and Family Fun” is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays through July 28 featuring a different band and car club every week at Village Walk at Eastlake, 884 Eastlake Parkway. There will be food and product samples from Village Walk businesses and activities for kids, including free craft activities, balloon sculptures and face painting. Visit shopvillagewalk.com/special-events.

Kids car seat safety check

The Chula Vista Fire Department offers free car seat installation checks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13 and Aug. 10 at Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Road, near the Macy’s, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 31 in the Macy’s parking lot at the Chula Vista Shopping Center, 555 Broadway. Attendees can bring their car seat to learn proper installation from a technician. The service is offered in an effort to reduce injury from improperly installed car seats. No registration is needed; just stop by. Visit chulavistaca.gov.

Golf and high school reunion

The Sweetwater High School Alumni, Friends and SUHI Foundation hold the second Golf and Dinner Reunion Dinner on Aug. 2 at the Chula Vista Golf Course, 4475 Bonita Road. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. with registration starting at 11 a.m. Cost is $100 per player; $30 for dinner only. Call (619) 352-8886.

EL CAJON

Fortunate Son to perform concert

A free concert is from 6 to 8 p.m. July 5 featuring Fortunate Son at the Prescott Promenade, 200 E. Main St. The concerts, known as Dinner & a Concert, are Fridays through Sept. 27. Visit downtownelcajon.com/dinner-and-a-concert-shows.

Cajon Classic Cruise Car Show continues

The Cajon Classic Cruise Car Show continues from 5 to 7:30 p.m. July 10 at Magnolia Avenue and Main Street. The event features classic cars and typically draws crowds from across Southern California. This week’s theme is “Celebrating American Muscle.” There are restaurants along the street to grab a bite. Visit downtownelcajon.com/cajon-classic-cruise-car-shows.

ENCINITAS

Moonlight Beach concerts continue

The free Moonlight Beach Concert Series features a performance by Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys from 3 to 5 p.m. July 14 at 400 B St. The opening act is Bach 2 Rock House Band from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. Enzo & Layse, who won second place in the Leucadia 101 Battle of the Bands, will play from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. Visit encinitasca.gov.

ESCONDIDO

Live raptor presentation at Daley Ranch

A live raptor will be featured at Daley Ranch’s Discussions With Friends at 11 a.m. July 14 at the Daley Ranch House. The free presentation, sponsored by the Friends of Daley Ranch, will be followed by an informational hike with a birder from Sky Hunters, a nonprofit that educates the public about raptors, birds of prey and raptor conservation. Attendees will see a live bird of prey, learn about its habitat, life span and diet and find out how Sky Hunters rehabilitates raptors that are injured. Participants can hike up to the Ranch House or ride a free shuttle starting at 9:45 a.m. from the parking lot at the La Honda parking area. RSVPs are required at [email protected] with number of guests and the number requiring shuttle service.

Free concert features Ukrainian music

The Escondido Public Library hosts its free 2nd Saturday Concert featuring U3zub from 3 to 4:30 p.m. July 13 at  239 S. Kalmia St. U3zub is known as an ethno-rock band that showcases Ukrainian musical culture. The concert will also be livestreamed on the library’s Facebook page. Visit escondidolibrary.org.

Art group puts on art demo, reception

The Escondido Art Association puts on its July exhibit, themed “Outer Limits: Art from the Great Beyond” from July 10 through Aug. 2 at the EAA Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. A free Live Art Demo is at 6:30 p.m. July 11 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. The gallery reception for the show will be from 4 to 6 p.m. July 13 at the EAA Gallery. Visit escondidoartassociation.org.

Community Education Series

The Hospice of the North Coast and Senior Service Council of Escondido host five free seminars from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Monday of each month at 728 N. Broadway. The next session is July 15 on Fall Prevention and Hydration. Aug. 19 is on Caregiver Burnout & Dementia. Register at (760) 480-0611 or bit.ly/3xr4MQG.

Senior Service Council seeks volunteers

The Senior Service Council is looking for reception desk volunteers who can spare three hours per week. Since 1972, the council has provided various services, support groups, tech tutoring and healthcare counseling for seniors in the community. Call (760) 480-0611 or visit escondido-senior-services.org.

Grief Support Group meets twice a month

The Senior Service Council Escondido hosts a Grief Support Group from 1 to 2 p.m. July 11 and July 25 in the Oak Room, 728 N. Broadway. The group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Call (760) 480-0611.

FALLBROOK

Flamenco music and dance at library

The Fallbrook Library hosts Ecos de España: Spanish Classical & Flamenco Music & Dance from 2 to 3 p.m. July 20 at 124 S. Mission Road. Flamenco dancer Susana Elena will perform a variety of dances from Spain and Gypsy Spain, and solo classical guitarist Randy Pile will play compositions created for the Spanish guitar. There will be audience participation and at the end children can perform a simple flamenco dance performed with scarves. Elena will show how to use the Spanish castanets and will give an introductory flamenco workshop. Admission is free. Visit susanaelena.com  or  randypile.com. Call the library at (760) 731-4656.

Author Talk focuses on WWII and Donut Dollies

The Friends of the Fallbrook Library’s free Author Talk is from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 14 at the library, 124 S. Mission Road. Luis Alberto Urrea, a bestselling author of 19 books, will talk about his latest book, “Good Night, Irene.” The book is based on his mother’s Red Cross service as one of the Donut Dollies. After the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, the Red Cross sent aid to wounded soldiers. Urrea describes how the Donut Dollies ran mobile Army clubhouses that brought a bit of home to soldiers in the form of doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate along with clean socks. Urrea will speak and answer questions from the audience. A live auction and raffle will follow. Book sales and author signing will conclude the event. Visit fallbrooklibraryfriends.org.

LAKESIDE

Library Friends group holds book sale

The nonprofit Lakeside Friends of the Library celebrates “Christmas In July” with various sales. Through July 13, customers who buy one cookbook, get two free. The bookstore, at 12428 Woodside Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. The store is closed July 4. Visit lakesidecafriends.org.

OCEANSIDE

Author of ‘Waikiki Dreams’ to give talk

The California Surf Museum hosts a book talk with author Patrick Moser on “Waikiki Dreams: How California Appropriated Hawaiian Beach Culture” at 6:30 p.m. July 24 at 312 Pier View Way. Moser’s new book picks up where his previous book, “Surf & Rescue: George Freeth and the Birth of California Beach Culture,” leaves off, and tracks California beach culture from 1920 to World War II. Doors open at 6 p.m. Visit surfmuseum.org.

Quilting enthusiasts host talk, workshop

El Camino Quilters Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. July 9 at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive. The guest speaker is Mary Tabar, who will give a presentation on “The Comparison of Art Quilts and Traditional Quilts.” Guest fee is $10. Tabar’s workshop, “Water Color Strip Quilts” will be held July 10 at the Quilt in a Day shop in San Marcos. The workshop fee is $55. The nonprofit El Camino Quilters donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups, including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups. Visit elcaminoquilters.com.

Church welcomes new pastor with celebration

North Coast United Methodist Church hosts a communitywide welcome celebration for its new pastor, the Rev. Sylina Kidd, after the 10 a.m. service July 7 at 1501 Kelly St. There will be lunch, crafts and games. Visit northcoastumc.org.

Library offers summer lunch program

The Oceanside Public Library offers a free Lunch at the Library program this summer for kids up to age 18 weekdays from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway, and from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Landes Community Center Library, 2855 Cedar Road, and Joe Balderrama Park, 709 San Diego St. Visit oceansidelibrary.org.

RANCHO BERNARDO

Historical society holds author talk

The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Speakers Series presents Russell Low, speaking on his new book, “A Willow Tree Becomes a Forest: The Story of Hop Lee,” a celebration of the immigrant American experience in the face of anti-Chinese laws and biases, at 11 a.m. July 13 the Rancho Bernardo History Museum in the Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte. Admission is free. Call (858) 775-5788 or visit rbhistory.org.

Republican women’s group meets July 19

The Rancho Bernardo Republican Women Federated group will hold an educational luncheon and Transparency Foundation workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 at The Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway. Jennifer Jacobs, senior White House reporter for Bloomberg News, will show the “art of persuasion versus the art of argument, winning the argument without losing friends and what it means to be a Conservative woman.” The cost for the two-course luncheon and combination seminar will be $85; $50 for members. RSVP by July 12 at rbrepublicanwomen.org.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Clothing, household items collected for refugees

The Village Church is collecting donations of new and gently used clothing and household items for newly arrived refugee families as part of its Christmas in July event. Items will be collected from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot at 6225 Paseo Delicias. Items needed include shoes, furniture and kitchen wares along with toys. The donations will help support the ongoing work of the Alliance for African Assistance and its Safari Seconds Thrift Store in San Diego. The group is currently assisting Ukrainian and Afghan refugees. Financial donations are also welcome. Visit villagechurch.org/christmas-in-july.

SAN DIEGO

Marine Band to perform summer concert

The Little Italy Association of San Diego hosts the Marine Band San Diego Summer Concert at 7 p.m. July 13 at the Piazza della Famiglia, which will come alive with music and entertainment. The event will feature the local ensemble Sound Strike. Visit littleitalysd.com.

East Village Block Party on July 13

The East Village Block Party is from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 13 on J Street, from Seventh to 10th avenues, to celebrate the San Diego Padres. Highlights include a walk-through Tribal Car Show, a selection of beer and cocktails, offerings from local food vendors, caricature artists, photo opportunities and appearances by local sports teams such as SD Wave, San Diego FC and San Diego Legion. Visit eastvillagesandiego.com/events/east-village-block-party.

Twilight in the Park Concert Series

The free Twilight in the Park Concert Series continues from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 9-11 at Balboa Park Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Road. The event is held Tuesdays to Thursdays through Aug. 29. For the schedule, visit balboapark.org/twilight-concerts.

Air & Space Museum celebrates historic moon landing

The San Diego Air & Space Museum and International Air & Space Hall of Fame host “Fly Me to the Moon: An Evening with Legends” to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing on July 20, 1969. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. July 20. Speakers include Buzz Aldrin, original moonwalker and Apollo 11 lunar module pilot; Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 moonwalker and Apollo 10 and 11 capsule communicator; and Gerry Griffin, legacy flight director for Apollo Missions and Apollo 11 Gold Team leader. Dinner and the program start at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $750. Proceeds will go toward updating the museum. Visit sandiegoairandspace.org.

Fleet Science Center joins Museums for All program

The Fleet Science Center has joined the Museums for All program to encourage people of all backgrounds and financial resources to visit the museum. The access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services is administered by the Association of Children’s Museums. The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits visiting the Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, in Balboa Park, and allows them gallery admission for a minimal fee of $3 per person with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer card at the ticket counter. Visit fleetscience.org/deals-discounts.

Sunset Luaus at Mission Bay

The annual Sunset Luaus at Mission Bay, a celebration of Polynesian cuisine, island music, and dance, are from 5:30 to 9 p.m. July 9 and 12, 22 and 26) at 3999 Mission Blvd. Highlights include an all-you-can-eat buffet, lei greeting, mai tais and entertainment. Dance performances will be given by the local luau group Pride of Polynesia, featuring hula and torch dancers. A Kids Corner will include lei making, crafts, luau-themed coloring and stick-on tattoos. Tickets are $55-$165. Visit catamaranresort.com/sunset-luaus.

Point Loma Summer Concerts

The 22nd annual Point Loma Summer Concerts are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, July 12 to Aug. 9, at Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd., with junior bands starting at 5:30 p.m. and headliners at 6:15 p.m. The July 12 concert features the Fleetwood Mac Tribute band. There is entertainment for all ages, a raffle that benefits school music programs, and food vendors. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Admission is free. Visit pointlomasummerconcerts.org.

Dog adoption event with crafts

The nonprofit Cantu Foundation hosts a puppy/dog adoption and craft event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13 at San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 106. There will be dog-themed Make & Take crafts such as a macrame pet collar, dog-themed tote bags and dog-themed string art. There will also be dog-themed crafts for kids. Proceeds will be split to benefit the Cantu Foundation and San Diego Craft Collective. Tickets are free to $20. Visit sandiegocraft.org/product/cantu-puppy-craft.

Balboa Park Horticultural Tour

A free Balboa Park Horticultural Tour focusing on Australian Flora in San Diego is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 13 starting at the Balboa Park Visitors Center, 1549 El Prado. The tour, led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, looks at the collection of trees from Australia that are in Balboa Park. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that explore the park’s biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Visit foreverbalboapark.org/experience/visitors-center/#tours.

Free museum admission offered

Along with free general admission to the exhibits at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park on the third Tuesday of each month for San Diego County residents, the museum offers another free day on the second Thursday of each month for all visitors, regardless where they live. The next such free days are July 11 and July 23. Also, students, veterans and active-duty military can now get in the museum free any day with valid identification. Service members can bring one guest for free. Visit sdmart.org.

Barrio Star and Paws4Thought dog adoption event

Barrio Star is partnering with Paws4Thought Animal Rescue for a “fusion of Mexican Soul Food and adoptable pups” from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 13 at Barrio Star, 2706 Fifth Ave. Paws4Thought is an all-breed animal rescue focusing on saving at-risk dogs from euthanasia and getting dogs off the street and adopted. Visit barriostar.com.

Valley Vibes summer concerts continue

The Valley Vibes summer concert series continues through Sept. 2 at Mission Valley mall, 1640 Camino del Rio. The free concerts are from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 3 to 6 p.m. Saturdays. No tickets are needed.  Visit mission-valley.com.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Upcoming blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold blood drives in the following parking lots (unless otherwise noted):

• Starbucks, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6 at 4227 Genesee Ave., San Diego.
• USS Midway Museum, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 6, parked on North Harbor Drive side of Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego.
• North County Mall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 6 at 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido.
• Escondido Promenade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 6 at 1200 Auto Park Way, Escondido.
• St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 7 at 1147 Discovery St., San Marcos.
• St. Margaret Catholic Church, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 7 at 4300 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside.
• First United Methodist Church, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 7 at 1200 E. H St., Chula Vista.
• Windmill Farms, 1 to 6:30 p.m. July 8 at 6386 Del Cerro Blvd., San Diego.
• Sundt Construction, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 at 1660 Hotel Circle North, San Diego.
• Petco, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8 at 8501 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa.
• Boys & Girls Club of South County, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 9 at 847 Encina Ave., Imperial Beach.
• Cameron Family YMCA,  8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 10 at 10123 Riverwalk Drive, Santee.
• Hazard Construction, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 10 at 10529 Vine St., Lakeside.
• TC Construction,  7 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 at 10540 Prospect Ave., Santee.
• Carlsbad Brewing, noon to 5 p.m. July 12 at 6133 Innovation Way, Suite 101, Carlsbad.
• Town Center Encinitas Ranch, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 13 at 1018 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas.
• Newbreak Church, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 14 at 10791 Tierrasanta Blvd., San Diego.
• St. Brigid Catholic Church, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 14 at 4735 Cass St., San Diego, parked curbside on Missouri Street.
• Skyline Hills Branch Library, 1o a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 16 at 7900 Paradise Valley Road, San Diego.
• Albertsons, 1 to 6 p.m. July 16 at 1459 Main St., Ramona.
• Hazard Center, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 17, , near theater marquee at 7676 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego.

Donors must be 17 and older, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in good health. Photo identification is required. To make an appointment or find more drives, call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Free online parenting class

The Jewish Family Service of San Diego hosts a free online class on parenting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 11, 18 and 25 as part of the Positive Parenting Program. The three-part webinar offers tips and strategies on raising happy, confident children and covers topics such as creating positive learning environments, setting rules, managing misbehavior and encouraging good behavior. Call Magda Villarreal at (858) 345-7106 or email [email protected]. Visit jfssd.org/positive-parenting-program.

SANTEE

Summer concerts series continues

The 40th Santee Summer Concerts series continues with the Sea Monks from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 11 at Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive. The concerts are held Thursdays through Aug. 15 Visit cityofsanteeca.gov/calendar.

SOLANA BEACH

Concerts at the Cove run through Aug. 8

The city of Solana Beach and the Belly Up Tavern host the free summer Concerts at the Cove series from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 8 (except July 4) featuring local musicians at the Fletcher Cove Park stage, 111 S. Sierra Ave. The next concert on July 11 features the Coronado Big Band/Swing Orchestra. Visit cityofsolanabeach.org.

VISTA

Community clinic helps with opioid use disorder

The Vista Community Clinic started its Medication Assisted Treatment program to provide support and treatment for community members struggling with opioid use disorder. The program offers medication management by a primary care clinician to control withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings coupled with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a whole-patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. The program is open to patients 18 years or older who have a diagnosis of opioid use disorder. Call (844) 308-5003 or visit vcc.org.

Cat Cuddle Hour

A Cat Cuddle Hour at Love Your Feral Felines is from noon to 5 p.m. July 13-14 at the LYFF Adoption Center, 1929 W. Vista Way. The cage-free adoption center is open to the public on the weekends for Cat Cuddle Hours. Visitors can cuddle and play with up to 30 cats and kittens for an hour. Cost is $10 donation; $5 for children. Proceeds go to the center’s mission of continuing to rescue cats and animal welfare education. Walk-ins are welcome, but weekends are busy, so reservations are recommended. Visit loveyourferalfelines.com/lyff-adoption-center.

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