The best things to do in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch: Jan. 15 – 28

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

Thursday, Jan. 15

Worldly topics: Mehdi Sarram will talk about global waste management and what is stopping countries with nuclear power plants from developing nuclear waste repositories during the 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 World Affairs Council North County meeting. It will be at the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.

Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old can make a craft with fuse beads from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Planners to meet: The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in RB. For the agenda, visit RBPlanningBoard.com.

Friday, Jan. 16

Bingo: The San Rafael Catholic Church Women’s Fellowship is hosting a bingo night on Friday, Jan. 16 in the Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Play starts at 7 p.m. Cost: $10 to play eight games with three chances to win each game. Cash prizes. Proceeds go to charity. All men and women ages 18 and up welcome.

Folk concert: Dave Nachmanoff and Omar Musisko will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 in Old Poway Park’s Templars Hall, 14134 Midland Road. This is a San Diego Folk Heritage concert. Tickets: $25 for general admission, $20 for SDFH members and free for ages 17 and under. Buy at the door or in advance at ticketweb.com. There is a nominal online fee. For details, visit sdfolkheritage.org.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Plant hike: Join Docent Celeste Larson to see how many plant sprouts you can spot on a fun-paced hike to Ramona Dam from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road. The moderate 5-mile hike is free. For details, call 858-668-4781.

Basic first aid: This public safety workshop offered by the Poway Fire Department offers lessons in basic first aid such as bleeding control, immobilization of fractures and sprains, and burn care from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Fire Station No. 1 administrative offices at 13050 Community Road. This free course is for anyone age 16 or older who wants to be prepared to handle a medical emergency at home. Space is limited. Register early at Poway.org.

Clothing drive: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a drive-thru outerwear collection from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Needed are new and gently-used men and women’s clothing of all sizes, such as jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, pants and other warm clothing. Items will be distributed to non-profits serving those living in shelters or are currently unsheltered. To donate money, write checks to any of the following: San Diego Rescue Mission, New Day Urban Ministries, Interfaith Community Services or Veterans Village of San Diego.

Sharpening offered: The Seven Oaks Woodworking Club will sharpen knives, serrated knives, scissors, garden tools and hand tools on Saturday, Jan. 17 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. Pay by cash or check. No chainsaws, power tools or saws. For details, call 858-487-4058.

Friends to meet: The Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 in the RB Library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Jodi Gallen, director of growth and development at San Diego Oasis-Rancho Bernardo, will talk about “Thriving at Every Age: The Oasis Approach to Healthy Aging.” All are welcome. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Interpretive Center open: Docent-led tours are offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center, 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail in Poway. Visitors are invited to explore this archeological site to experience native gardens, artifacts, ramadas, a replica Kumeyaay village, and ancient bedrock mortars. Tours are free. For details, visit Poway.org.

Health fair: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host its free Community Health & Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 in the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak & Sycamore Halls, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Meet a variety of local health and wellness providers, including fitness/gyms, medical health, mental well-being and more. Also learn helpful tips and resources to be your healthiest, find sports and family activities, win prizes and more. RSVP at poway.com.

Improv and silent disco: Teens in grades 6-9 are invited to play games, listen to music and complete an art project from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Fee is $6 per participant and registration is required at poway.org.

Sunday, Jan. 18

Be artistic: A kids watercolor class will be offered at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 in the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Participants will learn how to paint with watercolors. Space is limited. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

For young pros: The Poway Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group will meet at noon Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the chamber office, 13029 Danielson Street, Suite 120. Connect with emerging leaders, rising talent and early- to mid-career professionals in and around Poway. Free for chamber members and first-time guests. Register at poway.com.

Poway council: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit poway.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Math made fun: The Poway Library will hold “STEAM Kids: Pokémon Card Game Math” at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Kids can practice reading and math while playing the Pokémon card game. There will be no card trading. The library is at 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

For women: The Poway Chamber of Commerce’s WomenPros Plus Networking Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Barrel Riot, 16765 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite O1 in Rancho Bernardo. Free for chamber members and first-time guests. Register at poway.com.

Book club: Adult book club members can discuss the book, “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Thursday, Jan. 22

Storytime: Author and Olympic bobsledder Riley Tejcek will present “Local Hero Storytime” at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 in the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Memory book: Adults age 50-plus are invited to make a community memory book from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall East at 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. The keepsake will be placed in the lounge for all to see. Photos, pages and scrapbooking materials will be provided. For details, call 858-668-4671.

History talk: Historian Mark Carlson will talk about the history of the telegraph at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. 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.

Business mixer: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will hold a mixer at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Mainstream Bar & Grill, 13385 Poway Road in Poway. Enjoy food, drinks, networking and drawing prizes. Free for chamber members and first-time guests; $25 for returning guests. Register at poway.com.

PUSD board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 in the district office’s community room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit powayusd.com.

Sunday, Jan. 25

Free concert: Nationally-recognized, award-winning classical guitarist Kyle Khembunjong will present a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 in the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church sanctuary, 17010 Pomerado Road. His program will include works by Bach, Couperin and Debussy. All are welcome. For details, email liz@rbcommunity.org.

Monday, Jan. 26

For caregivers: There will be a Southern Caregiver Resource Table at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 in the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Make connections: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host an Early Bird Network event at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Cully’s Restaurant, 13252 Poway Road in Poway. Free for chamber members and first-time guests. Register at poway.com.

Jazz concert: Flutist Lori Bell and guitarist Ron Satterfield will perform at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s second-floor community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. They will present their original approach to jazz standards, Brazilian jazz and original compositions. While the concert is free, donations will be accepted to support the Friends of the RB Library’s 26th annual Chamber Concert Series. Space is on a first-come basis. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Library for all: The Rancho Bernardo Library will host a free arts and crafts program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 geared toward adults with special needs, but all are welcome. The craft will be making a washcloth teddy bear. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Music talk: Musician Vincent Young will play, sing and discuss the works of George and Ira Gershwin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. 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.

Trading cards: The Poway Library will host a trading card game day at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Participants can bring their favorite TCG deck or borrow one from the library at 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.