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The Soultry Sisters hosts a three-day Summer Solstice Arts & Wellness Festival Friday to June 26 at the Village Rock Shop, 2690 State St., featuring local artists, creatives, healers and wellness practitioners. The festival includes creative expression sessions, wellness workshops, social mixers, live performances, dance, yoga, Pilates and sound healing. Tickets start at $60; discounts are available. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 26. Visit soultrysisters.com/soultrysistersfestival.

Open air art festival takes place June 26

The Carlsbad Village Association’s Art in the Village will return from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26 along State Street and Grand Avenue, featuring an open air art show with 110 local and regional artists. Artwork is juried and patrons can meet the artists. Artwork will be on display and for sale. Highlights include live sculpting, chalk art, painting and glass-making demos, pop-up art with free art-making booth for children and their families and live music, along with food, wine and beer garden. Visit carlsbad-village.com/events/art-in-the-village.

Free vision screenings

offered at senior center

The Carlsbad Senior Center hosts free Low-Vision Screenings at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 27 at 799 Pine Ave. Book a free, one-on-one consultation with a low-vision rehabilitation specialist who can help determine the correct devices to maximize remaining vision. Doctor’s referral required. Additional paperwork will be provided upon registration. Visit carlsbadca.gov or call (442) 339-2650.

La Costa concert series continues Saturday

The Live from La Costa summer concert series continues with Keiko Matsui at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road. Self parking is free; valet parking is $25; cocktails and beverages will be sold. Tickets are $60 to $250 at bit.ly/3tHCoEX.

Workshop on dementia warning signs Tuesday

The Carlsbad Senior Center hosts a free workshop on “10 Warning Signs of Dementia” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at 799 Pine Ave. Visit carlsbadca.gov.

Republican women’s group hosts Krvaric

Carlsbad Republican Women Federated hosts Tony Krvaric, past chairman of the Republican Party of San Diego County, as keynote speaker at its meeting June 28 at Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road. Krvaric will give a presentation on “An Election Recap and Where We Go from Here.” Doors open at 5 p.m.; program begins 5:30 p.m. Cost is $35 for CRWF members and $40 for nonmembers. RSVP and pay online by Tuesday at carlsbadrepublicans.com. No payment accepted at the door. For questions, email [email protected].

CARMEL VALLEY -Kids Happy Hour runs through Aug. 25

One Paseo’s Kids Happy Hour series are from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 25 . The event combines kid-friendly entertainment and snacks from One Paseo’s eateries to create a festive event for families. Entertainment includes magic shows, story times, a ventriloquist and puppet shows. The next Kids Happy Hour is Thursday June23. Visit onepaseo.com/events/kidshappyhour.

Moonlight Cinema Series this summer

One Paseo’s outdoor movie series, Moonlight Cinema, runs Saturdays in June and July, through July 30. Movie selections include recent hits such as “Luca” and “Jungle Cruise,” as well as family-friendly classics like “Tangled” and “The Lego Movie.” The movies are from 7 to 9 p.m. on One Paseo’s Lawn, near Harland Brewing. Bring blankets or low chairs. Visit onepaseo.com/events/moonlightcinema.

ENCINITAS

Garden offers $1 entry for people in need

The San Diego Botanic Garden joined Museums for All, an access program to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums and other collections. Museums for All supports those receiving food assistance benefits by providing admission to the garden for $1 per person, for groups of up to four people, with a state-issued SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer card or a Women, Infants, & Children card and valid photo ID. Visit sdbgarden.org.

Golf tournament benefits animal shelter

The Encinitas-based Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s second Tees fore Tails golf tournament is set for Thursday at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road. Check in is at 11 a.m.; shotgun start at 1 p.m. Highlights include closest to the pin and closest to the hole contests and cannon launcher. Registration includes lunch, swag bags, a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., and the awards ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m. Entry fee is $350 for individual golfers, $1,250 per foursome, or $75 for the reception. Proceeds will support the nonprofit’s programs for people and pets. Visit sdpets.org. RUNESCAPE

Zero Waste Fair

set for Saturday

I Love A Clean San Diego, the city of Encinitas and other partners, host the seventh annual Zero Waste Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Encinitas Union School District Farm Lab, 441 Quail Gardens Drive. Highlights include booths hosted by local sustainable companies and nonprofits, hands-on low-waste DIYs to make and take, and a Swap & Shop booth. Register at zerowastefair.org.

ESCONDIDO

Library bookstore

holds monthly sale

The Friends of the Escondido Library bookstore is holding its monthly half-price sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. All items in the store will be 50 percent off (25-cent minimum). Call (760) 839-4832 or visit library.escondido.org.

Cumbia and Latin jazz concert at arts center

DJ Mixter Maize and SM Familia perform cumbia classics and Latin jazz at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Lyric Courtyard at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Admission is free. Visit artcenter.org.

Mayor guest speaker

at meeting Saturday

Escondido Mayor Paul McNamara will be the guest speaker at the Escondido Mobilehome Positive Action Committee meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday at Imperial Estates Mobilehome Park clubhouse, 2300 E. Valley Parkway. The mayor will take questions about the city of Escondido, his re-election bid in November and questions about his support of mobile home parks.

Submarine veterans

to meet Saturday

The United States Submarine Service Inc. Scamp Base will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday 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.

Hospice offers free workshops for children

The Elizabeth Hospice is offering a free six-week series of grief support workshops for children and teens ages 7 to 17. Sessions are from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 28 through Aug. 2, via Zoom. Space is limited and attendees are required to register by Wednesday at [email protected] or (833) 349-2054.

NORTH COUNTY

Upcoming blood drives

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

SynergEyes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at 2232 Rutherford Road, Carlsbad.

North Coast United Methodist Church, 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at 1501 Kelly St., Oceanside.

Frazier Farms Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at 1820 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside.

Biggs Harley-Davidson, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos.

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

OCEANSIDEElectric shuttle serves downtown

An electric vehicle shuttle pilot program started serving downtown Oceanside. The “gO’side” five-passenger electric shuttles will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Shuttles can be hailed via the “Ride Circuit” smartphone app, selecting “Oceanside” as the location, or by flagging down a shuttle in an area that is safe to stop for passenger boarding. The service will initially be free but a nominal fare may be charged in the future, based on ridership. The service area covers from Oceanside Harbor south to Vista Way in the area west of Interstate 5. The pilot program is slated to run through November. Visit ridegoside.com.

‘Totally Tidepools’ program at library

The Living Coast Discovery Center’s “Totally Tidepools” presentation at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday will be at the Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway, as part of the Oceanside Public Library Summer Reading program. There will be animal encounters and a discovery table. The Civic Center Library will also host a “Voices in the Sea” teen and tween event at 3:30 p.m. June 28. Explore the sounds marine mammals make with a variety of activities to demonstrate the science of sound. This programs are free and registrationis not required. Visit oceansidepubliclibrary.org.

POWAY

Senior patrol volunteers sought

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 traffic control, patrolling neighborhoods in Poway and 4S Ranch, checking on homes of residents on vacation, 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. Call (858) 232-8000. For information about the Senior Volunteer Patrol program in other parts of San Diego, visit sdsheriff.gov/recruitment/senior-volunteer-patrol.

SAN MARCOSLunch 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.

A matinee screening of “Jungle Cruise” is set for 1 p.m. Friday June 24 at the San Marcos Senior Activity Center, 111 Richmar Ave. This movie takes place in 1916, where Dr. Lily Houghton and her brother, MacGregor, embark on a peril-laden mission to find a healing, magical tree. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 7 minutes. Admission is $1 (free with lunch). Suggested lunch contribution for ages 60 and older is $4; cost for ages 59 years and younger is $5. Lunch reservations must be made by 2 p.m. Thursdayat least one business day prior to the event. 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.

Writing group meets Wednesdays

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

SAN MARCOS

Center hosts screening of ‘Jungle Cruise’ Friday

A matinee screening of “Jungle Cruise” is set for 1 p.m. Friday at the San Marcos Senior Activity Center, 111 Richmar Ave. This movie takes place in 1916, where Dr. Lily Houghton and her brother, MacGregor, embark on a peril-laden mission to find a healing, magical tree. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 2 hours and 7 minutes. Admission is $1 (free with lunch). Suggested lunch contribution for ages 60 and older is $4; cost for ages 59 years and younger is $5. Lunch reservations must be made by 2 p.m. Thursday. Sign up by calling (760) 744-5535, ext. 3607, or visit the Lunch Desk.

SOLANA BEACH

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. Thursday June 23 to Aug. 25. The concert series offers community members, especially families, a variety of musical styles in an outdoor setting by the beach. This summer’s lineup includes

June 23: Sergio D. Tala / Mediterranean Guitar

June 30: Slack Key Ohana / with Polynesian Dancers

July 7: The Sully Band / R&B-Blues

July 14: Jimmy & Enrique / World Music

July 21: Fleetwood Max / Tribute Band

July 28: Imagery Machine / Indie-Alternative

August 4: Donnis Trio / Folk Rock

August 11: To be announced

August 18: Hullabaloo / Organic Kids Folk

August 25: Dulaney and Company / Americana

Bring low-back beach chairs, ground cover and picnics. Visit cityofsolanabeach.org.

SCRIPPS RANCH

New play festival presented at theater

Scripps Ranch Theatre concludes its 42nd season with the return of its “Out On A Limb: New Plays From America’s Finest City” festival. Four plays are featured at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. June 26 at Alliant International University’s Legler Benbough Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations. Visit scrippsranchtheatre.org.

VISTA

Free genealogy class at Family History Center

The Vista Family History Center, 1310 Foothill Drive, will present a free class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday on cluster research and tips on how to “avoid barking up the wrong (family) tree.” Visit familysearch.org/en/wiki/Vista_California_Family_History_Center.

Vegan Food Popup set for Friday at Boochyard

A Vista Vegan Food Popup is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, hosted by Roots Kombucha at its Boochyard, 1430 Vantage Court. There will be a large selection of food made from plants sold by more than 40 vendors, along with vegan-friendly products and live music. Visit veganfoodpopup.com.