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Print Vista Community Clinic has been giving out fresh and boxed food to support the health of patients and community members in need through food distributions for more than a decade. Since the onset of the pandemic, food distribution has increased and is offered up to four times a week, based on need, thanks to a number of local groups and nonprofits ranging from Feeding San Diego, Poder Popular and Coastal along with grants to the clinic. Diapers are also currently available, in various sizes. Parents and guardians of babies and young children can request a box of diapers when they call to schedule their food pick-up. To make an appointment, call (760) 631-5000 ext. 7014.
for young adults
Beacons Inc. offers summer workshops for young adults ages 16 and older with mild/moderate developmental or intellectual disabilities from June 21 to July 29 on Zoom and at the nonprofit’s on-site location, 6150 Yarrow Drive. Topics range from self-advocacy to dance and motion. Private pay cost is $120 or if eligible, the San Diego Regional Center might pay for up to four workshops. Register at bit.ly/2Rclm1z. Visit beaconsnorthcounty.com.
Flower Fields closes
for the season May 9
The Flower Fields is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through May 9 at 5704 Paseo Del Norte. Tickets are $10-$20, plus applicable service fees. Weekends are sold out, but weekdays are open. Online advanced reservations are required at theflowerfields.com.
Virtual Saturday Morning at the Zoo
The nonprofit Wild Wonders animal refuge offers a virtual program, “Saturday Morning at The Zoo,” at 10 a.m. Saturday featuring Wonders from Down Under a continent of “macropods” (marsupials such as kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos), poisonous toads and laughing birds. The cost for the 45-minute Zoom session is $20. Registration closes at noon Friday at wildwonders.org/saturday-morning-at-the-zoo.
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Local genealogy buffs discuss analyzing DNA
The DNA Interest Group, sponsored by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will hold a live webinar from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Evert-Jan Blom will discuss “Analyzing Your DNA Matches Using Genetic Affairs.” The webinar is free; registration is required at nsdcgs.org.
Virtual ‘Saturday Morning at the Zoo’
The nonprofit Wild Wonders animal refuge offers a virtual program, “Saturday Morning at The Zoo,” at 10 a.m. Saturday. The program features “The Rain Forest with animal ambassadors from the top of the canopy to the leafy covered floor of the forest.” Cost of the 45-minute Zoom session is $20. Registration closes at noon Friday at wildwonders.org.
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Free series of Hebrew classes offered
A free series of Hebrew classes hosted by Congregation B’nai Tikvah will be held this month and in March for Hebrew readers who are ready for a comprehensive review. Level 2 for review and intermediate readers will begin in March for four sessions and will cover topics about the Passover Haggadah. The class along with books, materials and Internet support are covered by a national grant, “Read Hebrew Across America” by the National Jewish Outreach Program. This program is open to the North County community. Call (858) 472-0303 or email