Library hosts art show on nature, surfing

The Friends of the Cardiff Library group hosts an art show featuring the work of local artist Brett Hoffman through Oct. 29 at the library, 2081 Newcastle Ave. The exhibit includes surfboard graphics, unique faces, and plein air landscapes. Hoffman’s work reflects his love of nature and love of surfing. Visit sdcl.org/locations/8.

Water Polo Team holds fundraiser

The San Dieguito High School Academy Boys Water Polo Team is holding its annual Parents’ Night Out fundraiser 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Cardiff Beach Bar@Tower13 at 2633 South Coast Highway 101, featuring the band, 40 Proof, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Proceeds will go towards equipment, tournament fees and a goalie coach. No entry fee; attendees can make a donation during the event via a QR code. Tower 13 is providing the band and giving 20 percent of food sales to the team. For questions, email sdaboyswaterpolo@gmail.com. Visit sdafoundation.com.

CARLSBAD New exhibition at Cannon Gallery

The City of Carlsbad’s Cannon Art Gallery opened a new exhibition showcasing one-of-a-kind chairs, “celebrating the beauty, function and possibilities” of something essential to everyday life. The exhibition titled, The Chair, runs through Dec. 3 at the Cannon Art Gallery in the Carlsbad City Library complex, 1775 Dove Lane. The show features works by 16 artists ranging from fully functional furniture to pure art and sculpture. Admission is free. The gallery is open Tuesday through Thursday, from noon to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. Visit carlsbadca.gov/cultural-arts.

Library no longer has late fines

The Carlsbad City Library is eliminating late fines for overdue items that are returned to the library as part of its continuing efforts to make sure the library is accessible for everyone. As of Sept. 1, fines for overdue items are being waived, including any outstanding fines, for all items that are returned back to the library. Fees for lost or damaged items and interlibrary loans still apply. The library will provide two courtesy notifications when items are overdue. After 28 days overdue items will be marked as lost and the cardholder will be billed for the item’s cost, plus processing fees. When a lost item is returned, any associated bills will be canceled. Existing fees for lost or damaged items, interlibrary loans and accounts referred to collections will still need to be paid or resolved. Visit library.carlsbadca.gov.

GOP women’s group hosts local candidates

Carlsbad Republican Women Federated hosts local Republican candidates at its luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road. Candidates slated to address the group include Keith Blackburn, Carlsbad mayor; Melanie Burkholder, Carlsbad City Council, District 1; Ray Pearson, Carlsbad City Council, District 3; Sharon McKeeman, Carlsbad School District, Trustee Area 1; Gretchen Vurbeff, Carlsbad School District, Trustee Area 4; Scott Davison, Carlsbad School District, Trustee Area 5; Emily Wichmann, San Diego County Board of Education, District 5; Frank Xu, Palomar Community College District Governing Board, Trustee Area 1 and Laurie Edwards-Tate, Palomar Health Board of Directors. Additional candidates may join. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $37; $32 for club members. RSVP by Tuesday Sept. 20 and pay online at carlsbadrepublicans.com.

Volunteers sought for Haunted Corn Maze

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation is looking for volunteers to help in the Haunted Corn Maze from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October at the Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, 1050 Cannon Road. The event is one of the foundation’s largest fundraisers, and proceeds will go toward enlarging space for its award-winning educational program. Costumes are provided. The corn maze is open from 7 to 10 p.m. to the public. To volunteer, call (760) 804-1969 or email lisa@aguahedionda.org.

A free family-oriented Oktoberfest is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25 along Mountain Vista Drive off El Camino Real between Wandering Road and Rambling Road, hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce. Live entertainment including Bavarian music and dance troupes, German food and beer, international refreshments, two beer gardens and local artisan products will be among the attractions of the event celebrating German heritage. A ceremonial parade is slated for noon. Highlights include a family fun zone, carnival rides, games and a street craft fair with more than 175 local vendors. Visit encinitasoktoberfest.com.

The annual Solento Surf Festival is 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 9/22-9/24 featuring films, panel conversations and live music at La Paloma Theatre along with surf competitions Sept. 25 at at Seaside Reef, Cardiff. Film tickets are $30. Surf competition fees range from free to $20; free to attend. Visit solentotequila.com/surffestival.

Class on making succulent turtle topiary

The San Diego Botanic Garden’s Succulent Wreath Team holds a class on making turtle topiary table decorations with a variety of succulent cuttings from the garden from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Garden, Quail Gardens Drive and Ecke Ranch Road. Bring small clippers or scissors. Cost is $56; $48 for members. Fee includes materials and garden admission. Register by Thursday September 22 at sdbg.org.

Writers group hosts author Tuesday

The Escondido Public Library hosts the Hybrid Escondido Writers Group with guest author Susan J. Farese from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 at the library’s board room, 239 S. Kalmia St., and via Zoom. Writers of all genres are invited to read their work and receive group critiques in a friendly environment. Visit library.escondido.org.

Free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Palomar Health Free Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 on the Escondido Public Library’s Portico, 239 S. Kalmia St. Palomar Health will be on-site providing free flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Preregistration is required at palomarhealth.org.

Library holds half-price sale this week

The Friends of the Escondido Public Library bookstore will hold its monthly half-price sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday Sept. 23 and Saturday Sept 24 at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. All items in the store will be 50 percent off (25 cent minimum), including a wide variety of fiction, nonfiction, collectors books and DVDs and CDs, along with an extensive children’s section, with books, DVDs and VHS. Call (760) 839-4832 or visit library.escondido.org. Library holds ESL classes The Escondido Public Library Literacy Services now offers ESL classes. If you or someone you know is interested in an assessment, call (760) 839-5440 or email literacy.services@escondidolibrary.org.

The United States Submarine Service Inc. Scamp Base will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday September 24 at J&M’s Family Restaurant, 1215 E. Valley Parkway. The veterans group is open to submarine crew who have qualified to wear the warfare specialty pin, the dolphins (silver or gold). Others can apply to become associate members. Visit ussvi.org.

Mobile home committee meets Saturday

Escondido Housing and Community Development Manager Holly Nelson will be the speaker at the Escondido Mobilehome Positive Action Committee meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday Sept 24 at Imperial Estates Mobilehome Park clubhouse, 2300 E. Valley Parkway. Nelson will explain rent control rules and rent increases that can affect residents of mobile home parks. Refreshments will be served.

Fire and Water Expo Saturday

A free Fire & Water Expo, themed Constructing your Safety Plan, is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 24 at Escondido Fire Station No. 4, 3301 Bear Valley Parkway. Highlights include preparedness information, big rigs, helicopter landings, food trucks, refreshments, children’s activities, critters and displays. Visit firewaterexpo.org. Library hosts exhibit of historic photos. The Escondido Public Library hosts an exhibit of historical photos documenting the history of Escondido’s Grape Day festivals starting in the early 20th century. The exhibit, “Grape Day Festivals: A Pioneer Room Photography Exhibit” recently opened and runs through Dec. 31. Visit library.escondido.org.

‘Anything Goes’ art show at gallery

The Escondido Art Association holds its September show, themed “Anything Goes,” at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave., through Sept. 30. Visit escondidoartassociation.com.

New Vietnam veterans group meets at American Legion Post

A new chapter of the national Vietnam Veterans of America Organization — Dick Nash Chapter 1147— meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 21 at American Legion Post 149, at 230 E. Park Ave. Vietnam veterans are invited to join the group. Meetings are free; lifetime membership, which includes a subscription to The VVA Veteran magazine is $50. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month. For questions, contact chapter president John L. Gonzalez at jggonzo0327@gmail.com or (760) 755-9695, or vice president J.M. Furler at jmfurler@yahoo.com or (760) 579-1621.

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold blood drives in the following parking lots:

DNA Electronics Inc., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday , September 22 at 1891 Rutherford Road, Suite 100, Carlsbad.

Town Center Encinitas Ranch, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday , September 24at 1018 North El Camino Real, Encinitas.

Heart of The Village Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 24 at 505 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad.

Albertsons, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 24 at 1459 Main St., Ramona.

Meadowlark Community Church, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at 1918 Redwing St., San Marcos.

Vallecitos Water District, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at 201 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos.

The Upper Deck Company, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at 5830 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.

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

Widows And Widowers North County, a social club for men and women who have lost a spouse and would like to rebuild a new social life, is offering the following fun gatherings open to members and guests. Afternoon social /refreshment event in Vista on Sept. 20 and Dinner social hour and trivia in Oceanside on Sept. 23. RSVP at (760) 522-5144.

Hospice holds Farm to Table fundraiser

The Hospice of the North Coast holds its inaugural Farm to Table(aux) event 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 24 at The Flower Fields of Carlsbad to raise money to support patients and families at the end of life. The event themed, “Hollywood in San Diego,” is set to bring together community-minded, wine, food & art lovers. Highlights include interactive tableau live art inspired by five movies filmed in San Diego or with a San Diego theme: Citizen Kane, Some Like it Hot, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Top Gun and Anchorman. Guests can interact with local actors (including California Tom Cruise) and walk into movie sets. The event will feature local wine, food and cocktail vendors, and include a live, silent and art auctions. Tickets are $150; VIP, $200 at farmtotableaux.com/event/sandiego.

OCEANSIDE Library runs free wellness events

The Oceanside Public Library is running free events in September to promote health and well being throughout the community. This week’s events include Story Strolls for families 3:30 p.m. Monday Sept. 19 at Joe Balderrama Park and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 21 at John Landes Park featuring The Feelings Book by Todd Parr. The story times in the library will feature The Color Monster by Anna Llenas; a Book Club for adults 6 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 20 in the Civic Center Library Community Rooms. Participants will be guided on a “tour of their emotional self,” based on Brene Brown’s book, Atlas of the Heart and a Mini Arts & Wellness Retreat with the Soultry Sisters 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 in the Civic Center Library Courtyard and Community Rooms. The retreat will include holistic arts and wellness sessions including mindful movement, sound healing and DIY creative crafts. Free health and well-being journal art kits will be available at any Oceanside Public Library location during September as part of the Community Health and Well-being Initiative, while supplies last. Visit oceansidepubliclibrary.org.

Selena Tribute Band to perform at MiraCosta

A Selena Tribute Band will perform 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at MiraCosta College in the Concert Hall, 1 Barnard Drive. The tribute band Dreaming of You will play English and Spanish-language hits of Selena, a celebrated Mexican American entertainer. Doors open at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the college’s Extended Opportunity Programs and Services. Tickets are $20 at miracosta.edu/selenatix.

The New Sunset Strummers, a local ukulele group, will start a beginner class 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday Sept. 22 at the Salvation Army, 3935 Lake Blvd. Beginner players will learn chords, strumming patterns and songs to entertain their friends and family. All ages are welcome. Classes are Thursdays. Email tnakatsu04@yahoo.com.

Free O’side Turkey Trot Running Club

A free adult training program sponsored by the Move Your Feet Before You Eat foundation is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. at 330 N Coast Hwy. The program is led by former UCSB women’s Track and Cross-Country coach and Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier, Kathy Kinane. The program helps walkers, joggers and runners age 18 and older achieve fitness goals and prepare for the annual Oside Turkey Trot. The group meets at Oceanside Civic Center water fountain, at 330 N Coast Hwy. Visit osideturkeytrot.com/training. Call (760) 434-2312.

DeMaio to speak at GOP club meeting

The Republican Club of North County hosts keynote speaker, Carl DeMaio, chairman of Reform CA and host of The DeMaio Report on NewsRadio 600-KOGO at its meeting noon Wednesday Sept. 21 at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. DeMaio will give an overview of his voter guide, key propositions on the 2022 ballot, and how the community can help block tax hikes and elect reformers in California. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting starts promptly at noon. Cash or check only at the door (credit cards not accepted). For more information and lunch choices, call or text (760) 212-9995.

Volunteers sought for Senior Patrol

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department stations in Poway and 4S Ranch are looking for adults to join the Senior Volunteer Patrol. Duties include patrolling neighborhoods in Poway and 4S Ranch, checking on homes of residents on vacation, traffic control, and checking on the welfare of residents as part of the Sheriff’s Department’s “You Are Not Alone” program. Volunteers must be at least 50 years old, a U.S. citizen or legal resident who has applied for citizenship, and have a valid California driver’s license and car insurance. Volunteers must be of good moral character with no felony convictions and attend a two-week Senior Volunteer Patrol Academy. Volunteers typically work up to five hours a week. To volunteer, call (858) 232-8000.

Grape Stomp event set for Sept. 25

Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery hosts a Fall Grape Stomp 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at 17870 Oak Grove Rd. Bring the kids along for a fun day at the winery or make a reservation for an outdoor wine tasting. Grape stomp tickets are $35, adults, and $20, kids, including glass of wine (for guests 21+), food voucher and all the freshly harvested grapes you can stomp. Advance tickets are at https://castellipizarrofamilywinery.withwine.com/product/grape-stomp-kid-ticket/28250.

Side Street Strutters to perform

The Side Street Strutters presents “Shiny Stockings,” music from the golden era of jazz, at 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at Rancho Bernardo Community Church, 17010 Pomerado Road. The seven-piece band and jazz vocalist,Meloney Collins perform around the world their renditions of jazz classics, ranging from “Stardust” and “At Last” to “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “Caravan.” No reservations required. The performance is the first of eight in the 2022-23 concert series presented by the church. All are welcome. There will be a freewill offering. For questions, email liz@rbcpc.org.

Cal State San Marcos hosts lecture with daughter of late Malcolm X

California State University San Marcos’ Arts And Lectures Program will host Illyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of the late Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, 6 p.m. Tuesday September 20th in the USU Ballroom. In her keynote presentation, Shabazz, an award-winning author, educator and producer, will share stories of what she learned from her activist parents and how community members can make the diverse world more equitable and inclusive. Tickets are free for CSUSM students, $5 for faculty, staff and alumni and $10 for community at eventbrite.com/e/ilyasah-shabazz-tickets-405341967737.

Historical Society hosts barbecue Saturday

The Vista Historical Society’s annual BBQ is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 24 at the Vista Historical Society Museum, 2317 Old Foothill Road. Highlights include live music by The Ride and barbecue brisket, corn on the cob, baked beans, bread and dessert. Tickets are $30; $5 for kids younger than 12. Call (760) 630-0444 or visit vistahistoricalsociety.com.

Dedication of ballfield set for Friday

The dedication of Ballfield #2 in memory of Vista resident Steve Rhoades, who played an integral part in Vista’s youth sports programs, is set for 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 23 in Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Visit cityofvista.com.

The Moonlight stages “Kinky Boots” through Oct. 1 at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Drive. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday through Sept. 25 and Wednesday through Saturday Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. Gates open 6 p.m. Tickets are $8-$56. Visit moonlightstage.com.

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ENCINITAS Fundraiser Sept. 30 for boys water polo team The San Dieguito High School Academy boys water polo team is holding its annual Parents’ Night Out fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m.

CITY COUNCILS DEL MAR The Del Mar City Council will meet at 4:30 p.m.

CARLSBAD Job Readiness Room pilot program opens The city of Carlsbad launches a pilot program called Job Readiness Room to connect workers with entry-level Carlsbad jobs.

CITY COUNCILS CARLSBAD The Carlsbad City Council met in closed session Tuesday to discuss labor negotiations.

Roughly 180 high school seniors from San Diego County have been announced as semifinalists for 2023 scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Adoption fees will be waived through Sept. 18 for adult dogs at the San Diego Humane Society

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