The best things to do in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch: Nov. 27-Dec. 10

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.

Friday, Nov. 28

Hike: Join docent Celeste Larson on a post-Thanksgiving Day hike to Ramona Dam. The event begins at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28 and will conclude around 11 a.m. The moderately strenuous hike is about 5 miles round trip, with an 800-plus feet elevation gain. No registration required. Hikers are to meet at the bus shelter in the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Bring water. For details, call 858-668-4781.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Nature activity: Teens (ages 12-17) are welcome to make a seed ball that can be planted at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 Teen DIY: Seed Ball Workshop in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. They will also learn about winter and spring veggies and discuss what seeds need in order to grow well. Space is limited. Registration required at bit.ly/3LHdEIO. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Take the mic: The 4S Ranch Library will hold an Open Mic Night for adults from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. Share your flash fiction, life stories, essays, poetry, songs, comedy and more. The event is free and only open to adults due to subject matter. For details, contact Sergio Ordonez at 858-673-4697 or sergio.ordonez@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Poway turns 45: There will be a celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Poway becoming an incorporated city. The free celebration will be held at Poway City Hall, 13325 Civic Center Drive. There will be dessert, fire trucks, Sheriff’s vehicles and more.

Council to meet: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 in the Poway Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive. For the agenda, visit poway.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Tech help: Adults, especially those ages 55-plus, can get help with downloading apps, e-books, emails, internet searching and more from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign-up required by calling 858-513-2900 or stop by the library.

Holiday event: The Rancho Bernardo Library will present a Holiday Music Show featuring Hooray Miss Marae at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Those of all ages can join Miss Marae and her playful puppet friends on a silly holiday adventure filled with music, laughter and surprises. This is a joyful, non-religious celebration of the season. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Tree lighting: The Rancho Bernardo Christmas tree and menorah lighting event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Lucia Capital Group, 16789 Bernardo Center Drive in RB. The free family event will include kids crafts, live music, a photo booth, food trucks, dance performances, cookies, hot chocolate and visits with Santa. The performances start at 4 p.m. The lighting ceremony is at 5:30 p.m. This is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo. For details, call 800-644-1150.

Thursday, Dec. 4

For women: The Rhapsody Singers will perform holiday songs during the Thursday, Dec. 4 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon. It will be at Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. The social starts at 11 a.m., with lunch at noon. Guests are welcome. Cost: $40, payable via check or cash at check-in. RSVPs due by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 by calling Sylvia at 858-521-8790 or Sherrill at 858-688-4720.

Holiday mixer: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will hold its holiday mixer at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: Free for chamber members and first-time guests; $25 for returning guests. RSVP at poway.com.

RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Craft fair: The annual Seven Oaks Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. It will feature 70-plus local artists and artisans offering a wide range of handicrafts, fine art, jewelry, potted plants, baked goods and more. Families are welcome, but no pets. Admission is free. For details, visit sevenoakscraftfair.com.

Toy drive: The Poway Cruisers will host their third annual Holiday Toy Drive Car Show from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the In-N-Out parking lot, 12890 Gregg Court in Poway. Admission is free to all car owners and spectators, but attendees are asked to donate a new, unwrapped toy that will be given to a local child in need. For details, call 858-774-4346.

School musical: St. Michael’s School is presenting Disney’s “Moana Jr.” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 in St. Michael’s Holy Family Center, 15410 Pomerado Road in Poway. Tickets: $13.50. Buy in advance at tinyurl.com/SMS-Moana. For details, call 858-485-1303 or email theater@smspoway.org.

Free movie: Watch “The Polar Express” in Old Poway Park, 14132 Midland Road. The free event will include the movie (starts at sunset), and from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 photos with Santa, milk and cookies. Train rides have a nominal cost. Bring blankets to keep warm during the movie. For details, call 858-668-4576.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Hike with dogs: The “Happy Paws, Happy Dogs” hike will start at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 in Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. The roughly 2-hour hike will be led by docent Anna Gateley-Stanton. Bring leash, treats and plenty of water. Hikers are to meet at the bus shelter in the Blue Sky parking lot. For details, call 858-668-4781.

School musical: St. Michael’s School is presenting Disney’s “Moana Jr.” at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 in St. Michael’s Holy Family Center, 15410 Pomerado Road in Poway. Tickets: $13.50. Buy in advance at tinyurl.com/SMS-Moana. For details, call 858-485-1303 or email theater@smspoway.org.

Monday, Dec. 8

All holidays: The Rancho Bernardo Library will celebrate winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Yalda and Kwanzaa, at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. There will be free cookie decorating, a lantern craft, holiday card making and photo booth. All ages are welcome. Activities are while supplies last. The event will be in the library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

Antisemitism speaker: Fabienne Perlov, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of San Diego, will talk about the rise of antisemitism in San Diego during the 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee meeting. It will be in the Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Cost: $15, includes refreshments. RSVP with Linda at 858-487-8041. Proceeds will benefit the Brandeis University Library.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Tech help: Adults, especially those ages 55-plus, can get help with downloading apps, e-books, emails, internet searching and more from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign-up required by calling 858-513-2900 or stop by the library.

Be a game maker: The Rancho Bernardo Library will offer “Game Making for Kids” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 for youths in third grade and higher. They will work alongside an instructor to design a main character, add movement and create simple challenges, then watch their game come to life. Registration is required at bit.ly/4paRo8Q. The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, call 858-538-8163.