“Mr. Encinitas” mural installed at the Encinitas Visitor Center …events in the North County community

The Italian group meets to cook on Fridays

The North County Italian Association has its annual Paste e fagiole cookout at 5:30 p.m. Friday, January 20 at the Episcopal Church of St. Michael Edy Hall. The menu consists of various types of pasta and Fagiole soup, salad, bread, desserts, soft drinks, wine and water. Cost is $15 per person. Proceeds go to the NCIA scholarship fund. Visit northcountyitalianassociation .org. Confirmation must be confirmed by Wednesday, January 18 to scomouche@gmail.com.

“Avoiding Fallacies in Family History: A Key to Research Success” will be presented by genealogy professor and author Jean Wilcox Hibben in a hybrid format at the North San Diego County Genealogical Society from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, in person at the Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave. Free. Registration is not required if we attend in person. To attend virtually, visit nsdcgs.org for the GoToWebinar link. Later that day at 1:00 p.m., the legacy user group will meet via Zoom. Email legacyusersgroup@nsdcgs.org.

The art exhibit includes the Coast-to-Crest Trail

Paper tapestry on display in the library

An art exhibit, titled “Exploring the Coast-to-Crest Trail” is on view through January 25 at the Dove, Library, 1775 Dove Lane. The exhibit features 20 works by Carmel Valley artist Sue Britt. Britt calls the pieces “Paper Tapestry,” in which she weaves stories out of paper. Dove Library is open from 10 a.m. at 7 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 1775 Dove Lane. Visit papertapestry.net.

The genetic genealogist makes the presentation on Saturday

“Endogamy Explained” will be presented in hybrid format by genetic genealogist Kathleen Fernandez at the North San Diego County Genealogical Society 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Fernandez will explain how to deal with endogamy (the practice of intermarriage in a limited group over many generations) in genealogical research. Social time is at 12:30pm. No registration required if attending in person. To attend via GoToWebinar, visit nsdcgs.org for the link.

The Carlsbad Federation of Republican Women club hosts guest speaker Jordan Gascon, executive director of the Republican Party of San Diego County, for a presentation titled “Building 2022: A Path to Victory in 2024” at 11 a.m. a.m. Jan. 17 at the Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road. The group will welcome outgoing Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall with a tribute to his service to the community. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $42; $37 for club members. Luncheon reservations are required by noon Tuesday at CarlsbadRepublicans.com. For questions, please email CRWFEvents@gmail.com.

Volunteers were sought at The Flower Fields

Carlsbad Fields of Flowers offers volunteer opportunities, such as giving walking tours for elementary school children. Duties include greeting classes and touring the children through art, music, composting, music and growing stations. Volunteers must enjoy working with children and interacting with teachers and chaperones. Other general volunteer work includes greeting visitors, helping out at events and workshops and welcoming The Flower Fields. Volunteers must be able to stand for periods of time and enjoy working with people outdoors. Training will take place in January and February, with volunteer shifts starting March 1st and running through May 14th. No experience is required and volunteer hours are flexible. Call Joni Miringoff at (760) 930-9123, ext. 118.

Escondido Mobilehome Positive Action Committee welcomes former mayor

Jerry Harmon, former mayor of Escondido, is scheduled to be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Escondido Mobilehome Affirmative Action Committee meeting. through Jan. 28 at the Imperial Estates Mobilehome Park clubhouse, 2300 East Valley Parkway. Harmon will discuss the history of mobile homes in North County. Refreshments will be served. To become a member, a $12 donation can be sent to EMPAC, 1670 East El Note #9, Escondido, CA 92027.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Dick Nash Chapter 1147, meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the American Legion Post, 230 E. Park. Vietnam-era veterans are invited to attend. After the meeting, the group will help interested attendees obtain a lifetime membership for $50, which includes a subscription to “The VVA Veteran” magazine. If you are already a VVA member, transfer forms are available at the chapter meeting. For questions, email John L. Gonzalez, Chapter President, at jggonzo0327@gmail.com or call (760) 755-9695 or J.M. Furler, Vice President at jmfurler@yahoo.com or call (760) 579-1621.

The weight loss support group meets on Fridays

The Escondido TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) club meets Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. in the parish hall of Trinity Episcopal Church, 845 Chestnut St. This chapter of the Healthy Weight Loss Support Group started over 60 years ago and has members of all ages. . Drop in or email wceichler@hotmail.com for information.

Amics de la Biblioteca hosts new art exhibitions

The Friends of the Fallbrook Library is hosting two new free art exhibits starting Tuesday, January 17th and running through March 3rd. The mural art, “Black and White Only” in the community room is a monochromatic display. Art includes drawing, pen and ink, photography, printmaking, painting and textile art. “Anthropomorphic Congregations” in the Reading Yard features Helen Shafer Garcia’s ceramic creatures parading through the yard. Each creature tells a story. The reception to meet the artists is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday January 20. The library is located at 124 S. Mission Road.

The San Diego Bank of San Diego will be holding blood drives in the following parking lots:

Carlsbad Island from 10 a.m. at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 at 5806 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad.

St. John’s Catholic Church from 1 to 6.30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, January 18 at 1001 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas.

Plaza Lomas Santa Fe from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at 931 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach.

Town Center Encinitas Ranch from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 21 at 1018 North El Camino Real, Encinitas.

Catholic Church of Saint Patrick from 8.30 to 1.30 pm. Jan. 22 at 3821 Adams St., Carlsbad.

City of Poway from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at City Hall in front of the parking lot, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway.

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

The group of widows and widowers holds social events

Widows and Widowers of North County offers social networking and events open to new and prospective members at various meetings. Upcoming events will be Friday 1/13 and January 27th for dinner dances at Vista and Oceanside Elks, Sunday January 22nd Brunch at Oceanside Broiler and January 24th Lunch at Brigantine Restaurant in Escondido. Please RSVP at (760)420-3775. Visit WidowsandWidowersNC.

The Oceanside Public Library, in partnership with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, hosts Mary Ann Horton, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Jan. 22 in the Community Rooms at the Mission Branch Library, 3861-B Mission Ave. Horton will give a brief introduction to what it means to be transgender and share some of her personal stories as a trans woman in America and discuss her new book. , “Trailblazer: Lighting the Path for Transgender Equality in Corporate America.” Horton, PhD, transgender activist, computer systems architect, Internet pioneer, entrepreneur, author, and speaker, will take questions after the presentation. His book will be available for purchase at the event. Visit oceansidepubliclibrary.com.

The Bliss Tea and Treats event celebrates author Jane Austen

Oceanside Public Library Celebrates the Life and Works of Jane Austen 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21 at the local tea room, Bliss Tea and Treats, 301 Mission Ave. in downtown Oceanside, co-hosted by the Jane Austen Society of North America San Diego Chapter. Nicole Odwazny, regional coordinator of the local Jane Austen Society, will host a conversation about Austen’s iconic works of literature and life in Georgian-era England. Tea and scones will be provided by the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library at Bliss Tea and Treats. Registration is required for this free event. Visit oceansidepubliclibrary.org.

New arrivals & The group of friends organizes Meet and Greet

Oceanside Newcomers & Amics is organizing a “Meet and Greet” at 1:00 p.m. Jan. 26 at Oceana IV Clubhouse; 4282 Spoonbill Way. A short program will provide information on a variety of activities offered by the club, ranging from lunches, card groups, local travel excursions and golf outings to a book club. Dessert will be served. RSVP at (760) 722-7445.

The veteran writing group meets on Saturday

The San Diego County Veterans Writing Group will host its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Saturday 01/21/23 at the North County Veterans Association, Mission 1617. Veterans, dependents and active duty military are welcome to this free event. Coffee and snacks will be served. All writers can meet in person from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Zoom. A women’s group meets from 10 to 11 a.m. For questions, email vwgsdcounty@gmail.com or frenchshara@gmail.com (for Zoom information).

Police & Meeting of the Fire Commission on Thursday

Oceanside’s Police & The Fire Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, January 19 in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, North City Hall, 300 North Coast Highway. The Commission serves as an advisor to the City Council on policy matters relating to public safety issues involving the Oceanside Police and Fire Departments. For meeting agendas and minutes, visit ci.oceanside.ca.us/services/comms/pfc.asp.

The Republican club hosts Carl DeMaio

The Republican Club of North County is hosting Carl DeMaio, president of Reform CA and KOGO radio host, as the keynote speaker at a noon meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18, at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. DeMaio will present, “An Overview of the 2022 Election and Where We Go From Here!” Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The price is $35; $30 for club members. Membership is $20. Cash or check at the door only (no credit cards accepted). For questions, call or text (760) 212-9995.

Brother Benno Thrift Shop benefits the homeless

The Brother Benno Thrift Store is open from 10 a.m. at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at 3955 Mission Ave. Donations accepted at the store from 10 a.m. at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit brotherbenno.org or call (760) 967-7505.

Buena Vista Audubon is looking for nature guides

Buena Vista Audubon is looking for volunteer nature guides to provide a short lesson and small group walks on the lagoon’s nature trails. School children come to the nature center for free guided tours on topics such as the birds, insects and animals of the lagoon. All training and materials are provided and the time commitment is flexible. Email bvaudubon@sbcglobal.net.

Traveling exhibit honoring the arrival of the military in Poway

A traveling exhibit honoring military service members will stop at Old Poway Park on Tuesday, January 17th. The Rincon del Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting Tuesday’s Wreaths Across America mobile education exhibit, and Poway Mayor Steve Vaus will be the honoree. guest for the opening ceremony at 10 a. m. The 48-foot-long mobile exhibit is equipped with a 24-person screening room that showcases various aspects of the mission of the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America via video. Public tours of the exhibit are offered from 10 a.m. at 4 p.m. Jan. 17 by Old Poway Park, 14038 Midland Road. Tours take about 30-60 minutes. Visit https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

The church organizes the collection of toiletries

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a toiletry drive for survivors of human trafficking from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, January 21 at 17010 Pomerado Rd. Throughout the month of January, the church has partnered with the Alabaster Jar Project and Generate Hope, two non-profit organizations that work to provide shelter and support to survivors of human trafficking. Regular sized toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, soap and toothpaste. Donation checks can also be made out to Alabaster Jar Project or Generate Hope. Visit rbcommunity.org.

Ovation Theater Stages the Musical “Into The Woods”

Ovation Theater presents Steven Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical “Into The Woods” Friday-January 22 January 20-22 and January 27-29 at the Howard Brubeck Theater at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Tuesday and 2 p.m. sundays Tickets are at ovationtheatre.org.

Gun Owners of San Diego County, a political action committee that advocates for Second Amendment rights, meets Tuesday, January 17th from 6-8pm at the North County Shooting Center, 1440 Descanso Ave. Topics will include updates on the group’s education and advocacy efforts. , gun safety training classes, recent legal rulings, and the six recent San Diego County Gun Violence Reduction Listening Sessions that included public testimony for a regional community needs assessment of reduction of armed violence. The meeting is free and open to the public. Visit sandiegocountygunowners.com.

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