The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will meet in person from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Carlsbad City Administrative Building, 1235 Faraday Avenue and virtually for a presentation by ReBecca Henry on, “Transcription: Key to Clarity and Connection.” Henry will tell about her experience of getting to know her great-grandmother, whom she had never met, through transcribing her letters. Free. To attend virtually, access the webinar link at nsdcgs.org/intermediate.

DNA genealogy subject of talk

The DNA interest Group, sponsored by North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will meet in hybrid format 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday , July 16at Nina Cole Library. 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Genetic genealogist Kathleen Fernandez will give a presntation in person on, “The Priest and the Showgirl, Revisited: searching for Family in Endogamous Populations.” Free. No registration required if attending in person. To attend via GoToWebinar, register at nsdcgs.org.

Teen holds book drive Thursday

Teen entrepreneur Sara Sigal, founder of Booklings and member of WIT - Whatever It Takes (doingwit.org) is holding a Book Drive 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday July 14 at the Diesel Bookstore, in the Del Mar Highlands shopping center, 12925 El Camino Real. The books will go to the youth at the Movement BE community center (movementbeyou.com). The books can also be ordered on Amazon at amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2R6U5WBFSAYXU/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2.

Birds of Torrey Pines subject of nature talk at state reserve

Torrey Pines Docent Society’s July Nature Discovery Series will feature a free presentation about “The Birds of Torrey Pines” by Marty Hales 3 p.m. Saturday July 16 for all ages. Meet at the pavilion area near the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve upper parking lot. Visit torreypine.org.

World of Houseplants exhibit opens Saturday at botanic garden

The San Diego Botanic Garden opens its Summer exhibition, World of Houseplants Saturday, July 16 and runs through Sept. 5, featuring air plants, aroids, carnivorous plants and wax plants, including rare species and everyday houseplants. The Garden will offer classes and hand-on workshops about caring for plants from begonias to bromeliads, potting techniques and supplies. The garden is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. Non-member admission is $12-$18. Members of the Garden and other gardens participating in the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program receive free admission. Members get exclusive access to the exhibition 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays. Entrance to the exhibition includes access to the rest of the Garden’s 37 acres during the same visit. Visit sdbgarden.org.

Animal shelter offers Pets for Patriots program

The Pets for Patriotsadoption program at Rancho Coastal Humane Society waives adoption fees for veterans. As with any other adoption, the goal is to make a lifelong match. Standard procedure applies with an adoption survey and interview. Veterans can qualify by applying online at petsforpatriots.org/adopt-a-pet/how-it-works.

Urban Corps holds open house

Urban Corps of San Diego County holds its North County open house 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 at 2200 Micro Place. During this drop-in event, guests can tour the facility, learn more about Urban Corps’ programs and sign-up to be a Corpsmember. Urban Corps of San Diego County provides young adults with paid job training and community service. Corpsmembers learn job skills while planting trees, restoring habitats, removing graffiti, recycling, landscaping and working in construction. RSVP for the event at lwelch@urbancorps.org.

The Escondido Adult School offers a virtual class on Medicare 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 via Zoom. The class will be discuss Medicare options, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans. We will also be demonstrating how to use the Medicare.gov website. The instructor is not affiliated with any insurance company. For the Zoom meeting link, call instructor at (760) 521-9033.

Hawaiian event Saturday at library

The Fallbrook Library will host a free Hawaiian cultural event 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16 for all ages in the Community Room, 123 S. Mission Road. The event will feature a presentation of Hawaiian history that will include Hula dancing and lau kapala (leaf stamping). Highlights include music, dancing and crafts. Call (760) 731-4650.

Two new art exhibits open at the Fallbrook Library

The Fallbrook Public Library holds a free exhibit of self portraits, titled, “How I See Myself” and bronze sculptures by Marsha Gertenbach-Meers Monday July 11 through Sept. 2 at 124 S. Mission Road, hosted by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library. The artists in this show include CURIEL, Ross Grundler, Dawn Harrison, Yvonne Obregon, Jesse Owens, Marilyn Rudoff, Joshua M. San Nicolas, Sarah Spinks, Molly Taylor, Trish Vernazza and Carol Zaleski. The art covers a broad range of mediums. An artist’s reception is 2 to 4 p.m. July 30 at the library. Visit https://www.sdcl.org/locations/15.

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

Brookwood Mgmt Partners, LLC 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at 2121 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad.

Palomar Medical Center 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at 2125 Citracado Parkway, Escondido.

Erickson-Hall Construction Co. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at 500 Corporate Drive, Escondido.

PRAVA Construction Services 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at 344 N. Vinewood Street, Escondido.

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

COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months and up

TrueCare, a nonprofit community clinic offers a newly approved COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months and older through its community healthcare centers in North County. Community members can make an appointment for a free COVID-19 vaccination, booster or additional dose at the clinic’s locations in San Marcos and Mission Mesa Pediatrics in Oceanside, regardless of insurance status. Visit truecare.org/schedule-a-covid-19-vaccination-online or log into MyChart or call (760) 736-6767.

Free virtual military job fair Tuesday

The nonprofit Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary hold a free virtual hiring event —the Southwest Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday July12 for transitioning members of the military, veterans, military spouses and dependents in the Southwest region. Visit https://recruitmilitary.careereco.com.

Football officials sought for youth through high school games

The nonprofit San Diego County Football Officials Association is looking for males and females, at least 18 years old, to receive training to become football officials for youth through high school varsity football games in North County and throughout San Diego County. Pay begins at $66 for each youth tackle game and there are opportunities to advance to college and professional levels of football. Registration costs $99 and scholarships may be available to those with a military background through the nonprofit’s partner, Battlefields2Ballfields.org. Meetings are 7 p.m. at Mira Mesa High School through the end of August. Visit SDCFOA.org, call (619) 431-0459 or email recruiting@sdcfoa.org.

Community forum on farmland conservation Wednesday

The City of Oceanside Planning Division will host a community forum on farmland conservation strategies, with a focus on farmland conservation easements 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at the El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive. The community meeting will support efforts to fulfill a greenhouse gas emissions reduction measure established in the City’s Climate Action Plan. Visit ci.oceanside.ca.us.

Christmas in July Craft Fair Saturday

The artists at Rancho Calevero Mobile Home Park will host a Christmas in July Craft Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3570 Calevero Lane. The fair will include a variety of crafts, such as jewelry, photos, crocheted items, weavings, greeting cards, painted rocks and items that might make good holiday gifts. The fair will be behind the pool above the clubhouse. For questions, call (760) 305-7285.

The Veterans Association of North County Veterans Advisory Committee meeting will be noon to 1 p.m. Monday July11 in the VANC Resource Center, 1617 Mission Ave. The speakers will include Jaime Salome, assistant director for Ft. Rosecrans and Miramar National Cemetery, Mark Pilcher, Warrior Village Project, which provides affordable, permanent housing for homeless veterans and Sydney Barnwell, readjustment counseling therapist, at the Department of Veterans Affairs, San Marcos Vet Center, who will give updates on how their VA Readjustment Counseling Services Program benefits Veterans and their family. Visit vanc.me.

Brother Benno Thrift shop open, accepting donations

The Brother Benno Thrift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 3955 Mission Ave. Donations of saleable items are being accepted at the store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Gently used furniture can be arranged to be picked up. Visit brotherbenno.org or call (760) 967-7505.

Church holds drive-thru back-to-school supplies, clothing drive

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is partnering with Voices for Children to provide backpacks, school supplies and new clothing for 85 foster children and for 35 children at BLAST, a Christian-based after school program at Los Pen Elementary. Backpacks, school supplies, and new clothing can be dropped off at the drive-thru event 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16 in the church’s upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Rd. Visit rbcommunity.org.

Boogie Woogie Ball to benefit Wounded Warrior Homes

The 1st Annual Boogie Woogie Ball benefiting Wounded Warrior Homes, originally planned for July, is now is set for Nov. 4 at the Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave. The San Marcos-based nonprofit is celebrating 10 years serving veterans and the event will feature live 1940’s music from the jazz quartet ‘Gin & Tonix’ along with dancing, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $150. Visit woundedwarriorhomes.ejoinme.org/BoogieWoogieBall.

Lunch served weekdays at senior center

Lunch is served at the San Marcos Senior Activity Center, 111 Richmar Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. A soup and salad bar option is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Daily lunch reservations must be made by 2 p.m. at least one business day prior to attending, and one week prior to special events. Suggested lunch contribution for ages 60 and older is $4; for ages 59 years and younger, the cost is $5. Preregistration is required for first-time attendees. Sign up by calling (760) 744-5535, ext. 3607, or visit the Lunch Desk.

Bingo on Mondays at senior center

The San Marcos Senior Activity Center, at 111 Richmar Ave., hosts bingo from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Mondays. The cost is $1 per card. Prizes include snacks, decorations and household items. Participants can also have lunch at 11:30 a.m. before bingo. Suggested lunch contribution for ages 60 and older is $4; cost for ages 59 and younger is $5. Lunch reservations must be made by 2 p.m. the Friday before bingo at (760) 744-5535, ext. 3607, or visit the Lunch Desk.

Families needed for Type 1 diabetes study

Families with adolescent children with Type 1 diabetes are being sought for a study by graduate student Jessica Preciado, under the direction of professor Sharon Hamill, from the Psychology Department at California State University San Marcos. This study is designed to explore Type 1 diabetes in adolescents ages 13-18 and how families manage the disease. Participants will complete a brief online survey at their convenience. All eligible participants who complete the survey will receive $5 (maximum of $15 per family). Study results will be made available upon request. For more information on volunteering, visit: https://preci012.wixsite.com/my-site or email Preciado at preci012@cougars.csusm.edu.

The San Marcos Writers’ Critique Group meets from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays via Zoom for serious writers to critique each other’s writings. Basic requirements include a computer with video, audio and Internet and a commitment to participate every week for four months. The group splits the $16 monthly cost between members. Participants read their pieces and receive constructive critique. Email rmdellorfano@gmail.com.

Concerts at the Cove series returns

The City of Solana Beach and the Belly Up Tavern host the free “Concerts at the Cove” series, which brings local musicians to the Fletcher Cove Park stage in performances for all ages 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25. This week’s concert July 14 features Jimmy & Enrique/World Music. The series offers community members, especially families, a variety of musical styles in an outdoor setting by the beach. Visit

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The 19th annual “Innovation in Education Awards” were recently presented in San Diego by the Classroom of the Future Foundation.

North County high schools salute their top students, the valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2022.

Longtime educator Raye Clendening has been named to the MiraCosta Community College District board of trustees.

DEL MAR CCA student earns fellowship for project Sarah Gao, a rising sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy, recently completed her coding community service program, Let’s Gogh Code, in partnership with the Dragon Kim Foundation and Code With Her.

CITY COUNCILS CARLSBAD The Carlsbad City Council met in special closed session Tuesday to discuss the appointment of a new city attorney.

ESCONDIDO Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Huckleberry’s A ribbon-cutting with the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce will be held from 10-11 a.m.

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