Events
Run for shade: Students of all ages will participate in the annual Jog-a-thon. The event begins with the morning kindergarteners at 9:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day ending with the afternoon kindergarteners at 12:10 p.m. Saturday at San Luis Rey Elementary, 3535 Hacienda Drive, Oceanside. (760) 757-2360.
International film: MiraCosta College continues its International Film Series with “Not One Less.” This tale of an adolescent substitute teacher in a rural Chinese village will be shown at 1 p.m.tomorrow in Room 3601 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. The film is presented with English subtitles. Free. (760) 757-2121.
February artist: The Vista Art Foundation will present the work of Jo Presbury-Smith for the month of February. A reception will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Vista Village Art Gallery, 127 Main St., Vista. Her focus is painting plein-air floral and landscape subjects. (760) 305-7549.
Lagoon lecture: In honor of the anniversary of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, MiraCosta College and the conservancy will present a series of lectures. The first is “Lagoon Geology: Earth's History Revealed,” 7 p.m. tomorrow in Room 201 at the San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. Chris Metzler, MiraCosta instructor, will speak. Free. (760) 634-7806.
Celebrating 64 years: The Edith Macias Vann Southern California Chapter of the Women Marines Association will have a celebration celebrating 64 years service of women to the U.S. Marine Corps. The event begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Camp Pendleton Staff Noncommissioned Officer's Club. Cost: $22. (760) 439-1447.
A race against time: The San Diego Archaeological Center will host a presentation by author and video producer Steve Freers. Freers, an investigator of California and Southwest rock art, will talk about “The Challenges of Preserving Rock Art in San Diego and Riverside Counties,” 11 a.m. Saturday at 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. Free. (760) 291-0370.
Antique fair: The city of San Marcos Community Services presents its fifth annual Antique Sale and Appraisal, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Barn in Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos. Vendors will sell a variety of antiques and collectibles including pottery, linens, books and household items. For a donation of $7, a certified appraiser will provide an estimate of any antique or fine art piece (fine jewelry not included). (760) 744-9000.
Norwegian concert: Sons of Norway will host professional pianist Knut Erik Jensen from Selbu, Norway. He will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, 700 E. Bobier Drive, Vista. Cost: $10. (858) 229-0586.
Hot Latin rhythms: The Oceanside Public Library and the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library will present Brasil Brazil to open the Spring 2007 World Music Series. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Star Theatre, 402 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. Tickets: $15. (760) 435-5560.
“Private Lives”: The Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation launches its 2007 drama series with Noel Coward's comedy. Performances are at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 15498 Espola Road, Poway. Tickets: $38, youth tickets for 18 and younger are $5 with purchase of an adult ticket. (858) 748-0505.
Warm a heart: Celebration National Donate a Blanket Day with the San Diego-North County Coastal Chapter of Project Linus, sponsored by Altrusa International. Donate a handmade new blanket or quilt of any size during business hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Bites and Pieces, 426 W. Second Ave., Escondido. For each blanket donated, participants will receive an entry to win a Janome sewing machine. The drawing will be at 4 p.m. Feb. 17 at the store. (760) 745-5878.
Lake trip: The San Marcos Trailblazers have scheduled a trip Feb. 19 to Diamond Valley Lake. There is also a Las Vegas/Lake Mead trip March 11-13. Cost for the February trip is $64; March is $125 double occupancy, $150 single. (760) 744-1150, ext. 3609.
Da Vinci and Da Mall: Vista's Culture Caravan will sponsor a trip to the Da Vinci exhibit, outlet shopping and lunch Feb. 20 in Palm Springs. Reservations: (760) 643-2828.
Meetings
RB Travelers: The featured travelogue will be “People of Poland” by Charles Hartman. The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. (858) 674-6856.
Rancho Santa Fe Book Club: The club meets at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the library.
Classes/workshops
Sail in to MiraCosta: MiraCosta College will offer a sailing workshop covering the essentials of sailing including how to handle a boat, water safety and Coast Guard requirements. The class meets from 6 to 9:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 13-March 13 in Room 304 at the San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. The class will be repeated at the same time and location March 27-May 1. Cost: $99. (760) 795-6820.
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