The best things to do in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch: Sept. 25-Oct. 9

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Thursday, Sept. 25

Senior scams: Assemblymember Darshana Patel will host a free Senior Scam Stopper Seminar from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo Community Park.In-person seating is limited. To attend in person or virtually, register at tinyurl.com/SrScams25. For questions, call 858-675-0760.

Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old are invited to create Talavera art at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Saturday, Sept. 27

Dancing: Children are invited to a dance party storytime at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.

Art workshop: Guest artist Robin Sanford Roberts will demonstrate contour drawing and how to incorporate it into a collage during the 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 North County Society of Fine Arts workshop. All are welcome. It will be at San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $40 for NCSFA members, $50 for nonmembers. Register in advance at ncsfa.org.

Healing with sound: Experience relaxed breathing with a variety of instruments during a sound healing activity with Liz Myers at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Sunday, Sept. 28

Kids art: Children can learn a new art technique and create their own masterpiece at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Monday, Sept. 29

PUSD board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet in a special board workshop to discuss facilities at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 30

Games for teens: Teens in grades 6-12 can spend time with friends at a Teen Game Day from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

Free concert: Camarada Ensemble will present “A World of Sound from American Blues to Spanish harmonies” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s second-floor community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted to support the series presented by Friends of the RB Library. Seating is on a first-come basis. For details, call 858-538-8163.

Wednesday, Oct. 1

Weekly hike: Join Docent Lisa Higbee from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 for a 2- to 3-mile hike through Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road. Pace is dependent on the group. No dogs allowed. Meet at the bus shelter in the parking lot. For details, call 858-668-4781.

Elder fraud: An FBI special agent will present a free information session on elder fraud, how to be aware of and report scams at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall East, 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway. Refreshments will be served and attendees entered into a drawing to win prizes. Register at SDElderFraud.com. For questions, call 619-684-9114.

For women: The Society Boys will entertain during the Wednesday, Oct. 1 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon at Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m., with lunch served at noon. Cost: $40, payable via check or cash at check-in. RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 with Sylvia at 858-521-8790 or Sherrill at 858-688-4720.

Like to garden? Master Gardener Susan Pacheco will talk about grapes and winemaking during the noon Wednesday, Oct. 1 Seven Oaks Garden Club meeting. It will be in the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The meeting is free to first-time guests and open to all. For details, call Loretta LaBianca at 858-442-1280.

Senior services: The Poway Chamber of Commerce invites organizations that serve an older population to network from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the Poway Adult School Room 213 at 13626 Twin Peaks Road. Free to attend for chamber members and first-time guests only. For details, visit Poway.com.

Thursday, Oct. 2

Fabric activity: Adults age 50-plus are invited to explore all forms of fabrics while designing a unique velvet shawl from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center, Willow Room 301 at Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Cost is $20 per participant. Registration is required at 858-668-4671 or Poway.org.

Worldly topics: Robert Ning will give a critical review of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for the 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 World Affairs Council North County Chapter meeting. It will be at The Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo. For details, visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.

RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.

Friday, Oct. 3

Find bargains: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church will hold its third annual rummage, plant and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at the church, 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway. There will be hundreds of new and gently-used items, all priced to sell. Parking and admission are free. For details, text 858-204-4948.

Books and more: The Seven Oaks Community Library is holding its annual book sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will be books of all kinds, hardcover, paperback, fiction and non-fiction. Also DVDs, music and jigsaw puzzles. Most items are $1 or less. Cash only. For details, call 805-587-6438.

Kids Night Out: Children in grades 1-5 can enjoy a themed night of recreation with games, arts and crafts, presentations and movies from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center – Oak Hall at Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Cost is $13 per Poway resident or $26 for non-residents. Registration is required at 858-668-4671 or Poway.org.

Saturday, Oct. 4

Find bargains: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church will hold its third annual rummage, plant and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the church, 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway. There will be hundreds of new and gently-used items, all priced to sell. Parking and admission are free. For details, text 858-204-4948.

Books and more: The Seven Oaks Community Library is holding its annual book sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will be books of all kinds, hardcover, paperback, fiction and non-fiction. Also DVDs, music and jigsaw puzzles. Most items are $1 or less. Cash only. For details, call 805-587-6438.

Free food: Lifebridge Church will hold its monthly food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 in its lower parking lot, 17645 W. Bernardo Drive in Rancho Bernardo. The food distribution is made possible through Buckheart Ranch, a San Diego Food Bank agency. Typically given are boxed and canned goods and fresh produce. For details, email Tom Rogers at btrogers2014@gmail.com.

Food drive: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is holding a drive-thru food collection from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Canned goods and boxed groceries will be given to the individuals and families served by Interfaith Community Services in Escondido. Needed are canned meals, fruits, vegetables, pasta sauces and ready-made soups; boxed cereals, pasta, crackers and snacks; plastic jars of peanut butter, jelly and pasta sauces. Please no fresh produce or dairy. Monetary donations are accepted. Checks can be written to Interfaith Community Services.

Sunday, Oct. 5

Fall Festival: Vendors and food trucks will be featured at the Poway Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at Midland Road between Poway Road and Hilleary Place. The event includes kids activities, live music, classic car show and a beer and wine garden. Parking is recommended at the Poway Centre Plaza, Town & Country Center or the Lowe’s parking lot.

Monday, Oct. 6

Support group: Michael Winkelman will give a Medicare update for 2026 during the 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 6 Parkinson’s Support Group meeting for all North County Inland communities. It is free for those with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. It will be at the San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Breakout discussion sessions will also be held. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Open mic: The 4S Ranch Library is inviting writers, poets, comedians and musicians to its free Open Mic Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. Share flash fiction, life stories, essays, poetry and songs. This is only for adults. For details, email Sergio Ordonez at sergio.ordonez@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 858-673-4697.

Council meeting: The Poway City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive.

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Nonprofit networking: The Poway Chamber of Commerce invites nonprofit members to connect and share their current projects from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at West Village Apartments, 12849 Poway Road. Free to members and first-time guests. Registration is required at Poway.com.

Thursday, Oct. 9

PUSD board: The Poway Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 in the District Office Community Room, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. For the agenda, visit PowayUSD.com.