AAUW (Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women) meets from September to June. Write to P.O. Box 1061, Fallbrook, CA 92088-1061 or go to www.geocities.com/fallbrook_aauw. Call JoAnn Rego at (760) 731-6040.

ADULT DAY CARE CENTER open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. p.m. 320 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook. (760) 723-0890.

ALCOHOLICS FOR CHRIST meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at San Luis Rey Downs, 5772 Camino Del Rey, Bonsall. (760) 726-7032.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION for Fallbrook High School meets quarterly, or as needed. Call Bill Hansen at (760) 723-9817 or Jan Mahr-Owen at (951) 515-3086.

BIPOLAR AND DEPRESSION support group meets weekly. More information: dbsafallbrook@hotmail.com, (760) 728-2006.

BOOK TALK: Adult literary discussion group meets second Thursday (except Dec.), 1:30 p.m., FPUD. Sponsored by Friends of the Fallbrook Library. (760) 723-2403.

BUSINESS MEN'S FELLOWSHIP meets at 8AM. every Saturday & 7:30AM on Tuesday’s at Denny's Restaurant, 713 S. Main St for breakfast and fellowship. For information call Bill Keith (760) 644-7210.

CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION, AVOCADO DIVISION 81 FALLBROOK, meets the second Wednesday of the each month, September through June at the Fallbrook Golf Club on Gird Road at 9 a.m. Reservations are required and should be made with Jewell Roberds (760) 728-1092 by the Friday before the meeting.

CAMERA CLUB meets first & third Monday of month at 7:30 p.m. at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Dr., between Elder and Fallbrook Streets. (760) 941-9474 or (760) 728-1228.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets second & fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. in Conference Room B, Fallbrook Hospital, 624 E. Elder St. Call (760) 728-1191, ext. 540.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 1 p.m. at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado St., Suite B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.

DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY, Hulda Garborg Lodge #49, meets the second Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. at Rainbow Valley Grange hall, 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Rainbow. (760)489-9502,

DAUGHTERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, EXCALIBUR CHAPTER meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Golf Club Of California, Sycamore Ranch, 3742 Flowerwood Lane, Fallbrook. Reservations required, contact (760) 806-6404 or mgchandler1@me.com.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS meets Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder, Fallbrook. Contact (760) 451-0163.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE victims: call our hotline, (888) 385-4657, for help.

FALLBROOK AGLOW-LIGHTHOUSE CHAPTER has meetings on every 4th Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fallbrook Women's Club, 238 W. Mission Road. (760) 574-6822

FALLBROOK CHORALE rehearses Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Community Baptist Church, 731 Stage Coach Ln. (760) 723-5710.

FALLBROOK ENCORE CLUB holds Coffee Meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1844 Winterhaven Rd. (at Green Canyon). Membership is open to anyone living in the Fallbrook, Bonsall or Rainbow area for three years or more. For additional information, contact Joann Chartier at (760) 723-0339.

FALLBROOK 4-H meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Fallbrook High School Cafeteria. They usually meet every month of the school year. For more information, contact (760) 451-0651.

FALLBROOK GENEALOGY CLUB meets on the second Friday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fallbrook Library For more information, call Sandy Dorsey at (760) 731-6581 or Judy Lindley at (760) 731-2433.

FALLBROOK HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Board of Directors meet second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B of Fallbrook Hospital, 624 E. Elder St.

FALLBROOK REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S FEDERATED meets second Friday of each month at Fallbrook Golf Club. Call Gloria Rowe at (760) 728-3875 or Joanne Stanton at (760) 728-2325.

FALLBROOK RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB meets Weds, Sat, and Sun for workouts. For more information: hammerin77@yahoo.com or (760) 689-8800.

FALLBROOK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a. m. The Center is located at 399 Heald Lane. Membership is open to all Seniors 55 years or older who live in the Fallbrook, Rainbow, Bonsall, DeLuz and surrounding unincorporated areas that are not served by a Senior Center. Call (760) 728-4498 for more information.

FALLBROOK SOROPTIMIST meet the first and third Thursdays at noon for lunch at Lace Apron. Call Florie Meyer at (760) 731-3364.

FARMER'S MARKET (certified) every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at the corner of Main Street and Alvarado. Farm-fresh produce, seasonal flowers, handcrafts, unique products. Call Ineke Michels at (760) 728-0589 for more information.

FARMER’S MARKET certified: Every Sunday at Bonsall Elementary School, 31505 Old River Road; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally-grown fruits and vegetables, artisan breads, handmade pasta and sauces, artisan cheese, more.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP meets 1st Friday of the month at 1 p.m. at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado St., Suite B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.

FINANCIAL WORKSHOP BRUNCH held second & fourth Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon at Lace Apron, 118 N. Main St. Call Jack Kovic at (760) 731-6427.

FOREST HOME WOMAN'S AUXILIARY, CHAPTER 44, meets the first Friday of each month from September to June, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Includes fellowship, Bible study, and business meeting. Group raises money for scholarships for children and families to attend Forest Home camps. Call Chelley for information at (760) 728-1236.

FPUD board meeting is the fourth Monday of the month at 4 p.m., 990 E. Mission Rd. (760) 728-1125.

GARDEN CLUB meets third Wednesday, 7p.m., FPUD, 990 E. Mission, and last Tuesday, 1p.m., Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. (760) 728-6373.

GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY meets second Thursday of month at 7:30 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado. (760) 728-1130.

GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY MUSEUM open Sundays and Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m. at 260 Rocky Crest Rd (760-723-1728) and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado St. (760-728-1130). Special tours upon request.

GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meets once a month. Call (760) 630-6837 or (760) 723-6942.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP provided by Fallbrook Hospital Hospice, free, every Tuesday of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at Fallbrook Hospital, conference room B. Call (760) 728-1191, ext. 479.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP sponsored by Fallbrook Hospital meets every Tuesday at 3 p.m.at Silvergate Retirement Residence Library, 420 Elbrook Drive, Fallbrook. Call 760-728-1435.

GYM KIDS CLASS meets Wed. from 3:15-4 p.m. for 4- to 5-yr.-olds and 4-5 p.m. for 6- to 8 yr.-olds at Fallbrook Community Center. (760) 728-1671.

HEART AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP meets 4th Friday of the month at 1 p.m. at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado St., Suite B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY Museum open Sundays & Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 260 Rocky Crest Rd. (760) 723-4125.

INVESTMENT CLUB meets second Monday of month at 4 p.m. in the FPUD boardroom. Call Gregg Wright (760) 728-7977.

KIWANIS CLUB OF FALLBROOK meets Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at The Lace Apron Restaurant, 118 N. Main Ave.

LAND CONSERVANCY Invasive Plant Team meets last Saturday of month at 8 a.m. for invasive plant removal and creek restoration. (760) 728-0889.

LAND CONSERVANCY Trails Council meets second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Palomares House. Call Donna Gebhart (760) 731-9441 or e-mail gebhart@pacbellnet.

MARINE CORPS EAGLES luncheon held third Thursday of every month at Hunter's Steakhouse in Oceanside. Assembly at 11:45 a.m. and we break camp around 2 p.m. No dues, no rules. Good food, camaraderie. Call W.C. Frank at (760) 726-1840 or Charley Hoffner at (619) 287-4702.

MILITARY OUTREACH MINISTRIES meets second & fourth Monday of month from 9 to 11 a.m. at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. (760) 728-5804.

MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP meets 1st and 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado St., Suite B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS) meet second & fourth Thursdays of the month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Riverview Evangelical Free Church, 4980 Sweetgrass Lane, Bonsall. Childcare provided. (760) 941-1430.

NEWCOMERS CLUB meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1844 Winterhaven,for a social hour followed by the monthly meeting. Contact: Carole Parker (760) 723-2950, caroleparker@aol.com

NORTH COUNTY WOOL GATHERERS rug hooking guild meets the last Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at FPUD, 990 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook.Contact Val Ewan by emailing val@rawhideranch.com, or calling (760)758-0083 x 119 (Mon-Fri).

PARENTS OF AT-RISK TEENS SUPPORT (PARTS) meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Temecula at Care Learning Center, 27715 Jefferson Ave., Suite 112. The group discusses solutions for defiant teen behavior, rebuilding family relationships, developing a clear family action plan and creating new direction for children. Due to sensitive subject matter, they ask that no one under the age of 18 attend. Seating is limited; RSVP to (760) 801-8692 or email Info@CoreBB.com.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS of San Diego County. Call (858) 597-9313 or Rose at (619) 723-9552.

PC USERS regular meeting is the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Question and answer session, same day, 5 p.m. Special Interest Groups: Windows - first Wednesday of month at 5 p.m., E-mail/Internet - 6:30 p.m. on second Thurs., Graphics/Photos - 5 p.m. on second Thurs. All meet at FPUD, 990 E. Mission Rd. Call (760) 728-3173 for info.

POP WARNER board meeting held the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. FPUD board room, 990 E. Mission Rd. Call (760) 599-8200 or http://www.eteamz.com/fallbrookpopwarner.

PREVENTION COALITION meets at 5 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at 302 North Brandon Road. For more information, call (760) 723-9327 or e-mail fallbrookprev@yahoo.com.

PRODUCE COLLECTION FOR MARINES each month at Fallbrook Church of Religious Science, 331 E. Elder St. For info call (760) 723-8291.

QUILT GUILD meets first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln.

RAINBOW VALLEY GRANGE meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., 2106 Rainbow Valley Blvd. For more information, call (760) 489-9502.

RECHE COMMUNITY CLUB holds a potluck dinner meeting on second Saturday of month at 6 p.m. at 1319 S. Live Oak Park Rd. Special tours of 'First Schoolhouse in Fallbrook' avail. Call Doris Ham at (760) 728-9790 or Margaret Ray at (760) 728-1654.

SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE for men age 50 and over. Games held Monday – Friday at 4 PM at Ingold Sports Park. For info call Chuck at (760) 751-8389 or go to www.FallbrookSeniorSoftball.com..

SKATEPARK YOUTH COMMITTEE meets third Wednesday of month at 5 p.m. at 310 E. Alvarado St.

SQUARE DANCING every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. For info, call (760) 728-0355.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) meets Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at FPUD, 990 E. Mission Rd. (760) 728-4201.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets Wednesday mornings from 7 to 8 a.m. at Woman's Club, 238 W. Mission Rd.

VINTAGE CAR CLUB (AACA) meets fourth Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. at 238 W. Mission Rd. Call DuMonte at (760) 731-2820.

WOODCARVERS meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the FPUD meeting room at 990 E. Mission Rd. For info call Dave Struthers at (760) 728-1417.

WOMEN'S CONNECTION meets third Friday of month. Call Katie at (951) 506-0845 or Ginny at (760) 723-3633.

WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP 'LADY' (Love, Accept, Discover, You) meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Separation and divorce, ages 18 and up. Held at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado, Stuie B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.

WRITERS meetings are held second and fourth Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the FPUD board room, 990 E. Mission Rd. (760) 731-3284. Critiques and literary support.

Feb. 26 – Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at Fallbrook Rider’s Field; classes for all levels. For more information, see
www.fallbrookriders.com. Riders can pre-enter or enter on day of show.

Feb. 27 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Fallbrook Hospital’s Healthy Woman Ladies Night Out will be hosted by Chick-fil-A at Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. Dr. Ernst Schwarz will discuss ‘Heart Disease in Women’ and Rose Brown-Salek will demonstrate ‘Healthy Cooking Made Easy.’ The event is free of charge. Call (760) 731-8432 to RSVP.

Feb. 27 – 7 p.m. – Fallbrook High School rock and concert bands will be performing various selections at the Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts. There will also be souvenirs and refreshments for sale in the lobby. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online. All proceeds go to support the music program.

Mar. 3 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - E-waste collection event offered at Vallecitos Elementary School District, 5211 Fifth Street, Rainbow. For more information, visit www.vallecitossd.com or call Patricia at (760) 451-8231.

Mar. 4 – Horse Show – Combined Test – Dressage and Cross-Country competition at Rider’s Field; Walk/Trot through Novice classes. Pre-entry required. For more information, visit
www.fallbrookponyclub.com.

Mar. 4 – 2 p.m. – Free concert at Fallbrook Library will feature duo Sabrina and Craig, 124 S. Mission Rd.

Mar. 8 – 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Blood drive held by San Diego Blood Bank at Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. For an appointment, call toll-free (800) 479-3902,
Ext. 8251.

Mar. 11 – Open House at Fallbrook Rider’s Field. Community members are welcome to enjoy the day with their horse; bring a picnic lunch. Event will include trail obstacles, stadium jumps, cross-country. No charge. For more information, see
www.fallbrookriders.com.

March 12 – 2 p.m. – Judy Dorrenbacher will lead a discussion group in the Community Room of the library on the Friends of the Fallbrook Library Community Read book “Dreams of Joy” by Lisa See; event is open to the public. The library is located at 124 S. Mission Road. See fallbrooklibraryfriends.org for more information.

March 15 – 7 p.m. – The Clachen Boys will be performing a free concert sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library at the library, 124 S. Mission Road. The two incredibly talented musicians produce some of the best Celtic music in Southern California. See fallbrooklibraryfriends.org for more information.

March 17 – 3 to 6 p.m. – Fallbrook Art in Public Places and Save Our Forest will host “Public art is growing—Roots” in Fallbrook Village Square at Main and Alvarado streets. There will be music, Irish food and drink, a silent auction, and other activities. Admission is free. Tickets for food will be $10 apiece and will be available in advance at the Fallbrook Art Center and Pinnell Gallery. Tickets will also be sold at the event.

March 24 – 11 a.m. – The Bonsall Woman’s Club will hold a luncheon with fashion show at Vista Valley Country Club. Tickets are $35; all proceeds will benefit local charities. For more information, or to reserve a seat, contact Diane Trappen at (760) 723-7718. Deadline to R.S.V.P. is Friday, March 16.

Mar. 30 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - The Fallbrook Art Association’s spring show is on display at the Fallbrook Art Center, 103 South Main Ave. Admission is free.

Mar. 31 – 10 a.m. – The local Monserate Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a dedication ceremony to recognize the historic Pittenger House site at the Fallbrook Historical Society Museum at S. Hill and Rocky Crest. The public is invited.

Mar. 31 – Battle of the Bands hosted by the Fallbrook Community Center. Bands must submit application and demo CD to center office by March 23. Call (760) 728-1671 for more information.

April 7 – 7:30 a.m. – on – Pancake Breakfast & Spring Egg Hunt at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln. Fallbrook Firefighter’s Assoc. will serve breakfast ($4/adults, $2/kids) from 7:30 to 10 a.m. to benefit charitable causes; followed by egg hunts and games at 10:30 a.m.

April 15 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 26th Avocado Festival sponsored by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. See www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org for more information.

April 16 – Author Lisa See will be the guest speaker at the Friends of the Fallbrook Library annual luncheon. The event will take place in the Pala Mesa Resort ballroom. Reservations forms are available at The Bottom Shelf Book Store, the library, and online at http://fallbrooklibraryfriends.org.

April 28 & 29 – 80th Standard Flower Show presented by the Fallbrook Garden Club at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln. Hours are: Saturday 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. View more information at www.fallbrookgardenclub.org.

April 29 – Arts in the Park, sponsored by Rally for Children and the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District at Live Oak Park. More details to follow.

May 27 – 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 47th annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show, Potter Jr. High football field, 1743 Reche Road. Event features stock and modified vehicles older than 25 years, awards, food, swap meet, and more. Free to spectators. Visit www.fallbrookvintagecarclub.org for more information.

June 8 – 5 p.m. - First Hot Summer Nites event of the season, sponsored by Connections Fallbrook Networking group, to be held in historic downtown area.

June 9 & 10 – Relay for Life event on behalf of the American Cancer Society to be held at Fallbrook High School. For more information, email christybest@gmail.com.