Ruby and the Red Hots return for their second Fourth of July appearance, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad. Free. (760) 602-4690.

Artist Owen Mundy will speak at 6 p.m. tomorrow, California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. His work looks at the transformation of men through military basic training. Free.

Naturalist Jack Pomeroy will lead a hike over Boulder Loop and Rock Ridge Trail at Daley Ranch in Escondido, 8 a.m. Saturday. Meet at the entrance on La Honda Drive. Free. (760) 839-4680.

Buena Vista Audubon Society will lead a bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Whelan Lake on North River Road. Meet by the entrance gate. (760) 941-7824.

Artist Belinda Tomlinson will be featured during July at 2 Spoons Coffee Shop and Gallery, 3829 Plaza Drive, Oceanside. A reception is planned from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. (760) 724-1220.

Oceanside Ale Works will have a chili cook-off, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 3800 Oceanic Drive, Suite 105, Oceanside. Chili samples are free. (760) 721-4ALE.

“Girls' Night Out,” the story of four women of different ages and social backgrounds. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Broadway Theater, 340 E. Broadway, Vista. Tickets: $16.50. (760) 806-7905.

FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS

The park opens at 7 a.m. tomorrow with a day of family activities, food booths and a display of vintage military equipment. Musical entertainment is scheduled from 3:15 to 10 p.m., featuring Rising Star. A fundraising barbecue will precede the fireworks display. Dinner seating begins at 5:30 p.m. with service from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Dinner cost: $65. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. (760) 726-1340.

A ceremony commemorating men and women who have served in the armed forces will be at 10:45 a.m. tomorrow, Veterans memorial Site, Webb Park, Rancho Bernardo. Keynote speaker will be Major Gen. William H. Wade, 44th Adjutant General of the California National Guard. (858) 674-1711.

There will be a variety of family activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido. Features a 2 p.m. matinee of the Comedy and Magic Show, $25 adults, $10 children; barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. (760) 749-3253.

A variety of activities begin at 3 p.m. tomorrow, Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. Free.

Fallbrook Beautification Alliance will have the fourth annual celebration, 4 to 9:30 p.m. tomorrow, Grand Tradition. This fundraiser will feature entertainment by The Corvettes, a silent auction and fireworks display. Tickets: $25 adults, $10 children. Proceeds benefit the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance for its projects around the community. (760) 451-3282.

American Legion Lincoln Deming Post 468, the ladies auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion will have its 66th annual old-fashioned deep-pit beef barbecue. Food will be served between noon and 5 p.m tomorrow. The parade begins at 1 p.m. and the Honky Tonk Kings will play until 10 p.m., 2503 Washington St., Julian. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children younger than 12. (760) 765-0126.

Starting at 6 p.m. tomorrow with entertainment by the Sundance Band, Bradley Park, corner of Linda Vista Drive and Santa Fe Road, San Marcos. The fireworks display begins around 9 p.m. (760) 744-9000.

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present “Madagascar” by J.T. Rogers. Performances are at 8 p.m. through Aug. 3., 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. (858) 481-1055.

CLASSES | WORKSHOPS

Psychic development circle meets from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Inner Strength Yoga, 2124 El Camino Real, Oceanside. Cost: $25. (760) 822-1348.

“Creating a Zen Garden for Southern California” will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, July 10, 17 and 24 and 9 a.m. to noon July 26, Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Cost: $80 members, $100 nonmembers. Registration is required. (760) 436-3036.

San Marcos Chamber of Commerce will have a small business education seminar, July 16, Downey Savings, 675 S. Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos. Topic: “Delegation – Your Declaration of Independence.” Cost: $5 at the door. Reservations are required. (760) 744-1270.

Cal State San Marcos Extended Learning Program will offer “Benefits Fundamentals,” 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, July 22 through Sept. 2, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. Cost: $425. (760) 750-4020.

JUST FOR KIDS

Vacation Bible School for children 4 years to sixth grade will be from 9 a.m. to noon July 14 - 18, 1831 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Cost: $50. (760) 753-2535.

Club Pelican for children to learn about animal habitats, lagoon birds and native plants is offered by Carlsbad at the Batiquitos Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad. Enrollment limited to 30 students a session.

MISCELLANEOUS

Women of the First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside have a baby clothing program for needy mothers in the Tri-City area. Needed: baby blankets, shirts, nightgowns and sleepers in sizes newborn to 1 year. Donations can be dropped off at 2001 El Camino Real, Oceanside. (760) 757-3560.

Oceanside's Senior Commission is accepting nominations of senior citizens for consideration as the “official honoree” for the 11th annual Senior Citizens Day Expo in October. Candidates must be at least 65 and have served the Oceanside community. Deadline for submitting nominations is Aug. 15. (760) 435-5250.

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