Things to do in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch: Week of Dec. 25 – Jan. 17

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Wednesday, Dec. 31

Welcome 2026: Celebrate the New Year early during a free “Noon Year’s Eve” event featuring a Ralph’s World concert at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 in the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For details, call 858-513-2900.

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. 31 in the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Sign-up required by calling 858-513-2900 or stop by the library.

Saturday, Jan. 3

Concert: The Java Joe’s Reunion Show will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 in San Diego Oasis’ Rancho Bernardo Center, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. The San Diego Folk Heritage concert will feature Berkley Hart, Gregory Page, Jack Tempchin, The Lovebirds, Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar, Shawn Rohlf, John Katchur, Bug Guts, Joel Rafael, Randi Driscoll, Rob Deez and Keeny Eng. Tickets: $35 for general admission, $25 for SDFH members and free for ages 17 and under. Buy in advance at ticketweb.com. There is a nominal online fee. The show is expected to sell out and tickets will not likely be available at the door.

Monday, Jan. 5

Support group: Sheila Coulbourn will talk about brain healthy living during the 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 5 Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting for all North County Inland communities. It is free for those with Parkinson’s and their care partners. It will be in the San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo. There will also be breakout discussion sessions. For details, call 760-749-8234 or 760-518-1963.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Like to garden?: Master Gardener Betty Corvey will talk about winter propagation during the noon Wednesday, Jan. 7 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.

RB meeting: The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. For the meeting link and agenda, visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.

Friday, Jan. 9

For women: David Winston will perform his “Mind-to-Mind” show which combines ESP, telepathy and audience participation at the Friday, Jan. 9 Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon in the Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. Social hour begins at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Cost: $42, payable via check or cash at check-in. Guests are welcome. RSVP by 5 p.m. Jan. 2 with Sylvia at 858-521-8790 or Sherrill at 858-688-4720.

Thursday, Jan. 15

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

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.