March Community Calendar

Del Mar Farmer’s Market: Saturdays, 1-4 pm, City Hall Parking Lot. Purchase fresh, locally grown produce, flowers, eggs, and many other products.

Craft and Music at the Powerhouse: Sunday, March 1, noon to 2pm at Powerhouse Community Center. This is a joint program; the library provides a craft at noon, then at 1pm, the Del Mar Foundation provides music by Bucket Ruckus, a Del Mar institution. The event is free and parental supervision is required.

City Council Meetings: Monday, March 2 and March 16, 6:00 pm, Del Mar TV Studio.

AARP Free Income Tax Assistance: Tuesdays, 9:30am-1:30pm, St. Peters Episcopal Church. The service is provided by fully trained volunteers to low and middle income residents (priority to 60+ years) and includes assistance with form preparation.

“Dare to Be 100” Senior Health Forum: Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11am, Del Mar TV Studio (please note new location). Offered by DMCC, the meetings are free; wear comfortable clothes and be ready to interact and learn. RSVP to 858-792-7565.

Knit and Stitch (Adults): Thursday, March 5, 3-4:30pm, Del Mar Library. Bring needles, yarn, and a project. Sponsored by DMCC and coordinated by Regina Horner (858-755-1931).

First Thursdays: March 5, 6:30 pm Wine and Cheese, 7pm program, Powerhouse Community Center, featuring Peter Sprague String Consort, a new mix of jazz and classical. Subscribers only, the event is sold out.

Meet The Authors – John and Jean Silverwood: Thursday, March 5, 7pm, Del Mar Library. The co-authors of Black Wave will relive their adventures aboard the 55-foot catamaran Emerald Jane.

Daylight Savings Time Begins: Sunday, March 8.

Kiwanis Ugly Dog Contest: Sunday, March 8, 11am-3pm, DM Fairgrounds. Fourteen categories provide fun for the whole family! For details, visit www.uglydogcontest.org

DMCC’s Coffee and Conversation: Monday, March 9, 10-11:30am, City Hall Annex. Guest lecturer Dr. Anne Hanneken, Scripps Research Institute, will speak on Preserving Vision in Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration.

DMTV Foundation Board Meeting: Monday, March 9, 4pm, Del Mar TV Studio. Monthly meeting to review/approve grants and other business.

Preschool Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime: Tuesday, March 10, 10:30-11am, Del Mar Library.

Planning Commission: Tuesday, March 10, 6 pm, Del Mar TV Studio.

Cultural Arts Committee: Wednesday, March 11, 8:30 am, Powerhouse Community Center. Monthly meeting is open to the public.

DMVA Promotion Committee: Wednesday, March 11, 9-10:15am, DMTV Studio, monthly meeting.

Teen Advisory Group: Wednesday, March 11, 5-5:30pm, Del Mar Library. Meet other teens to plan fun library activities. Refreshments served.

Teen Book Club (Grades 6-12): Wednesday, March 11, 5:30-6:00pm., Del Mar Library.

Del Mar Foundation Board Meeting: Thursday, March 12, 8:30am, City Hall Annex. Monthly meeting, all interested persons are welcome.

Financial & Legal Wellbeing Workshops: Thursday, March 12, 2009, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex (please note date change). The second of four workshops sponsored by Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego and hosted by DMCC, the topic this month is, “Maximizing Savings & Investments” and will include income and expense budgeting, tax advantaged savings and other investment strategies. RSVP to: 858-792-7565 or heather@dmcc.cc

DM Community Connections Board Meeting: Saturday, March 14, 9am, City Hall Annex. The monthly meeting is open to the public.

DM Arts Center Board Meeting: Monday, March 16, 6:30pm, Del Mar Arts Center.

St. Patrick’s Day: Tuesday, March 17.

DM Historical Society Meeting: Tuesday, March 17, 7pm, City Hall Annex.

Friends of the Powerhouse Board Meeting: Wednesday, March 18, 9am, Jakes. Open monthly meeting.

Claire Lynch Band Bluegrass and Beyond Concert: Thursday, March 19, 7pm, Powerhouse Community Center. Presented by DMF Cultural Arts Committee, concert tickets are $20 through www.delmarfoundation.org

Children’s Committee Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, March 25, 9-10am, second floor, Powerhouse Community Center. Join us to help plan and support children’s events and activities.

Del Mar Design Review Board: Wednesday, March 25, 6 pm, Del Mar TV Studio.
Pajama Storytime for Ages 5-8: Wednesday, March 25, 6:30-7pm, Del Mar Library. Come in pajamas and enjoy entertaining stories and special treats.

DMVA Board Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 8:00am, City Hall Annex.

Rose Society Monthly Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 6:30-8:30pm, Powerhouse Community Center.

Meet the Authors - Peter Kaye: Thursday, March 26, 7-7:45pm, Del Mar Library. Mr. Kaye will speak about his life journey from the depression to Checkers, Dallas, Watergate and The Great Wall.

DMCC Senior Legal Services: Friday, March 27, 9am-1pm, DMCC office in City Hall Annex. Many free legal services are available to seniors 60 years or older in 92014 Zip Code area. Private consultations held with attorney from Elder Law & Advocacy; call for appointment: 858-792-7565.

DMVA Vintner Dinner: Sunday, March 29, Pacifica Del Mar’s Private Reserve Dining Room. Pacifica Del Mar’s Executive Chef Christopher Idso teams with Markham Vineyards’ Craig Henriksen to present this four-course dinner with wine pairings. Tickets $100 per person available through DMVA, www.delmarmainstreet.com

Cesar Chavez Day: Tuesday, March 31.