The Rancho Bernardo Community Council hosts its 16th annual Safety Fair at Webb Park on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The fair runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11666 Avena Place and features vendor booths, first responder vehicles, free CPR training and kids' activities, according to the Pomerado News community calendar published in the San Diego Union-Tribune. A chili cook-off pits San Diego firefighters against police officers. Tastings and a ballot cost $5.

At the 2024 fair, the police department won the cook-off for the second year in a row, according to RB Planning Board minutes. Parking is in the Medical/Dental lot at 16766 Bernardo Center Drive. For details, email [email protected].

The Safety Fair shares a packed Saturday, Oct. 10, with several other events across Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch.

Saturday, Oct. 10: FBI fraud expo

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agents lead a free Elder Fraud and Health Care Fraud Awareness Expo at 9 a.m. at Oasis Rancho Bernardo, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. The session covers how to recognize scams and report fraud. Register at Poway.com.

Saturday, Oct. 10: Free concert at RB Library

The Poway Symphonette performs a free Discovery Concert at 1 p.m. at the Rancho Bernardo Library. The fall program features American music, including works by Aaron Copland. Call 858-538-8163.

Saturday, Oct. 10: San Diego in 1776

Historian Richard Carrico, professor emeritus at San Diego State University (SDSU), speaks at 11 a.m. at the Rancho Bernardo History Museum inside the Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte. Admission is free.

Friday–Friday, Oct. 9–10: Craft fair and fall festival

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church holds its preschool's 39th annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 17010 Pomerado Road. A bake sale and opportunity drawing are included.

St. Michael's Parish hosts its annual fall festival from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday at 15410 Pomerado Road in Poway. The lineup includes food, games, rides, a talent show and an opportunity drawing for a new car.

Sunday, Oct. 11: Disney cabaret

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church presents a free, family-friendly cabaret of Disney songs at 4 p.m. at 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway.

Tuesday, Oct. 13: Ballot measure briefing

League of Women Voters members present a nonpartisan evaluation of state propositions and local measures at 1 p.m. during the Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee meeting at the RB-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. Cost is $15 and includes refreshments.

Friday, Oct. 16: Oktoberfest and line dancing

The Knights of Columbus Valley of Angels Council hosts an "Evening in Bavaria" Oktoberfest at 5 p.m. in San Rafael Parish Hall, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for ages 6–18 and free for age 5 and under.

The 4S Ranch Library offers free adult line dancing from 6 to 8 p.m. at 10433 Reserve Drive. Call 858-673-4697.

Saturday, Oct. 17: Poodle Palooza

Poodles and poodle mixes gather from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Webb Park, 11666 Avena Place. Entry is $25 per poodle; spectators are free. Proceeds benefit 4 Paws of Love pet therapy.

Thursday, Oct. 22: Filipino American Heritage Celebration

The Rancho Bernardo Library hosts a free celebration at 4 p.m. at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Attendees can make a macaque monkey craft and a torn paper flag while supplies last, and enjoy music by Filipino American artists. Call 858-538-8163.

Civic meetings

The Poway Unified School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Seven Oaks Community Center. The Poway City Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 13325 Civic Center Drive.