NOVEMBER 2017 • 50 FREE EVENTS BY DATE Wednesdays, Nov. 1-Dec. 20, 10-11:30am. Encinitas Comm. Ctr., 1140 Oak Crest Park Dr. $142.50, $152.50 Musical Spanish Preschool Class. Ages 2½-5 years. Musical Spanish is a fun, dynamic class that includes singing, dancing, books, and games. The instructor is a native speaker who holds an Early Childhood Education certificate. Parent participation is required. Info: www.EncinitasParksandRec.com 760-943-2260 Wednesday, November 1, 12:00-12:45pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Wednesdays@Noon: Virginia Sublett, soprano, Gabriel Arregui, piano. Virginia has appeared as principal artist with opera companies throughout the United States and France, including New York City Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and San Diego Opera. Gabriel has appeared for 22 seasons as soloist and in chamber ensembles with the Baroque Music Festival of Corona del Mar. They will perform works by Copland, Poulenc, Ives and Guastavino. (Cultural Arts Division) Info: www.Encinitasca.gov/WedNoon 760-633-2746. Wed. & Sun. Nov. 1-29. Call for times. Encinitas Comm. Center, 1140 Oak Crest Park Drive. $27.50, $37.50 Karate. Ages 8 years and older. Designed to teach the art, discipline, and traditions of classic Japanese Karate. Students will learn fundamentals for the purpose of developing character, respect, conditioning, and self-protection. Info: www.EncinitasParksandRec.com 760-943-2260. Every Wednesday, 3-4pm. EOS Fitness, 780 Garden View Court. Free to cancer patients and survivors Zumba: Gentle Dance Fitness Class for Cancer Recovery. Research shows that movement to music provides a wide range of benefits: it reduces physical and mental fatigue, increases blood flow, aids lymphatic system and boosts immunity. RSVP: www.NorthCountyCancerFitness.org Info: [email protected] 858-735-5708. Every Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm. Tower 13, 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101. $5 Country Western Dance Lessons. Wednesdays is Western night. Christy Johnson teaches the 2 Step, Cowboy Cha Cha, Cowboy Waltz and 10 Step. After the class, dance to live Country music. Info: 760-580-0116 www.romanticwest.com Wednesday, November 1, 7pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave. Free First Wednesday Concert Series: Whitney Shay Duo. A performer of jazz, blues and swingin’ tunes, Whitney was nominated by the San Diego Music Awards for “Best Blues,” and “Best Live Performer.” With guitarist Robin Henkel. (Friends of the Cardiff Library) Info: www.friendscardifflibrary.org, or call 760-635-1000. Mondays & Thursdays, Nov. 2-Dec. 18, call for times. Encinitas Comm. Center, 1140 Oak Crest Park Drive. $62.50, $92.50 Ballet, Levels 1, 2 and Mixed. Ages 13 years through adults. Improve balance, flexibility, alignment and coordination in a relaxed atmosphere. Curriculum depends on level for beginners and intermediate dancers. Info: www.EncinitasParksandRec.com 760-943-2260. Thursdays, Nov 2-Dec 14, 6:30-7:30pm. Encinitas Comm. Ctr., 1140 Oak Crest Park Dr. $67.50-77.50 Pilates. For ages 14+. Pilates exercises focus on conditioning the whole body, strengthening your core and spinal muscles. Build a body that is strong, supple and toned, while improving posture, flexibility and reducing stress. Info: www.EncinitasParksandRec.com 760-943-2260 Friday, November 3, 1-3pm. San Elijo Campus, MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave., room 201. Free LIFE Lecture: Economic Justice. Dr. Ulrich Duchrow, professor of systematic theology at the University of Heidelberg, will discuss how the increasing divide between the “haves” and the “have nots” in many industrialized nations is tied to direct, structural and cultural violence created by imperial capitalism. Info: [email protected] Friday, November 3, 10, 17 and 24. 7-8:30pm. Dance North County, Suite 100, 533 Encinitas Blvd. $13-$15 West African Dance. Each week, guest instructors from Los Angeles to San Diego offer their expert talent and technique in teaching dance, which is accessible to all, from newcomers to advanced. Be prepared for a high energy class accompanied by live percussionists. Info: http://bit.ly/2o6nEwr 760-402-7229. Friday, November 3, 8-10pm. Performing Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. Suite A102. Sugg. donation $10 First Fridays. Supporting local artists with visual art, music, and dance. Bruce R. Stanley Photography presents a movement collaboration. Enjoy his beautiful photographs, capturing the effort, joy, and uniqueness of the dancers while they perform next to their photos. Food/drinks available. Info www.dancepaw.com 760-753-2671 Friday & Saturday, Nov 3 and 4, 7pm. Park Dale Lane School, 2050 Park Dale Lane. Donation: $4 The Park Dale Players Presents Mickey Malone and the Medallion of Maldu! Don't miss this musical fantasy where Mickey and his band battle the mighty Zoron and his evil minions for control of the magical Medallion of Maldu! Info: 760-672-3581, www.theparkdaleplayers.com. Saturday, November 4, 8am-sunset. Encinitas Community Park Skate Plaza, 425 Santa Fe Drive, Free Exposure Skate 2017. A benefit event focused on bringing visibility and opportunity to women whom embody strength and courage. Over 170 female skaters will come from around the world to Encinitas to share in this amazing event. Event proceeds benefit survivors of domestic violence. Info: http://bit.ly/2z6mclh Saturday, Nov. 4, 9am-12pm. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. $30, $36 Living Wall/Vertical Garden. Learn the basics of planting a 10” x 12” wall of succulent varieties. Create striking patterns and unique designs with a multitude of colors/textures/sizes of succulents. Plus $80 materials fee. For ages 18+. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm Saturday, Nov. 4, 9:30am-2pm. Encinitas Comm. Ctr., 1140 Oak Crest Park Dr. $72.75, $82.75 Child and Babysitter Safety Training. For ages 11-16. This fun hands-on class includes topics such as, babysitter's responsibilities, safety, infant care and first aid. Participants practice on dolls for infant skills—bottle feeding and diapering, and use manikins for practicing infant and child CPR. Info: www.EncinitasParksandRec.com 760-943-2260 Saturday, November 4, 10am-4pm. Encinitas Library Book Store, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Half Price Book Sale. Thousands of books, mostly priced from 25 cents to $1. CDs, 25 cents. DVDs, mostly $1. Members of EFL get to shop early, from 9-10am. (Encinitas Friends of the Library) Info: http://www.encinitaslibfriends.org/ Saturday, Nov. 4, 11am-4pm. San Dieguito High School Academy parking lot. 800 Santa Fe Drive. Free Music and Makers to benefit Urban Surf 4 Kids. Join us for a fun day of music and makers, gathered together to benefit Urban Surf 4 Kids. Enjoy local handmade goods such as art, furniture, candles, clothing, bodycare, home decor, and more! Bring the kids for bubbles, craft activities and music. Info: www.gatherhandmademarket.com Sat. Nov. 4, 11am; and Tues. Nov. 14 and 28, 4pm. Scripps Hospital, Brain Injury Treatment Room, 354 Santa Fe Dr. Free Healing Arts Class. For those recovering from brain injuries and/or neurological challenges. Enjoy self-expression through art, increase skills, improve eye/hand coordination and enjoy the warmth and support of facilitator, Denise McMurtrie. Supplies provided. (Synergy Art Foundation) Register: [email protected], 760-633-6709. Saturday, November 4, 11am-2pm. The Grauer School, 1500 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Free Open House at The Grauer School. For prospective families to visit their Encinitas campus and experience the difference of a Grauer education. Interested families are encouraged to take a tour, meet with Grauer faculty, students, and current families. RSVP: www.grauerschool.com/admissions, 760-274-2115. Every Saturday and Sunday, 12-4pm. San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Free Families Make History: Gratitude Wreaths! In November, we celebrate the blessings and abundance in our lives. Using willow, paper, felt, beads, feathers, pine cones, and, of course, your imagination, you will create beautiful wreaths with leaves and words that represent the people, places, and things in your life for which you are grateful. Info: http://bit.ly/28ZV8GX 760-632-9711. November 4, 11 and 25, 2pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave. Free Fall Surf Movies. On select Saturdays this summer, the staff at the Cardiff Library will bring out feature films from their surf collection to screen on the library's big screen. For movie titles, please check with library staff. Info: http://bit.ly/1Et1vOV 760-753-4027 Saturday, November 4, 2-4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr. $40, $48, $10 materials fee Zentangle Wishes and Dreams. Certified Zentangle Teacher Janet Masey invites you to make your dreams come true by creating a wishes & dreams jar using the Zentangle art method. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm Saturday, November 4, 2:30-5pm. 535 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. 101, $20 per session, scholarships available Performing Arts for Teens and Adults with Autism. Improvisational theatre, choreographed dance, and group singing workshops in an inclusive environment that teach social/communication skills and provide community to people with autism. Register: [email protected], 760-815-8512, www.pacthouse.org. Saturday, November 4, 6-11pm. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $100 San Dieguito Academy Foundation’s 21st Annual Dinner, Dance and Auction. Help support SDA students! Take your taste buds on a yummy journey of 20+ culinary creations and "sip stops" from local vendors. Fabulous silent and live auction items, entertainment from SDA students, and live music from Toga Party. Info: www.sdafoundation.com Sunday, November 5, 10am-7pm. Coastal Roots Farm, 800 Ecke Ranch Road. $75-$140 Culinary Cookbook Festival. Join celebrated cookbook authors for a day of learning and tasting, author talks, custom- created bites, hands-on classes, cooking demos, and lunch. This event is put on by the San Diego Jewish Book Fest. RSVP: http://bit.ly/2z0i9om Sunday, November 5, 11am-3:30pm.