Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild artists will demonstrate their techniques as part of a new program called Art and Music in the Courtyard.
The free events are held twice a month on Fridays in the courtyard of the guild's gallery at 6004 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe.
At 3:30 p.m. this Friday, fiber artist Nadine Spier will demonstrate her work and talk with interested visitors. She will work for several hours, depending on weather and light.
Spier specializes in contemporary woven vessels and woven sculpture. Her work has appeared in museums around the country.
Guitarist Justin Helland will provide musical entertainment.
For more information, call the guild at (858) 759-3545 or go to www.ranchosantafeartguild.org.
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Internet basics: The Rancho Santa Fe branch library will host a free class from 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. Sign up to reserve a spot. (858) 756-2512.
Rancho Santa Fe School District: The school board will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow at R. Roger Rowe School, 5927 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe. (858) 756-1141.
Through Garden Gates: The Del Mar-Leucadia branch of the American Association of University Women will host its 10th annual garden tour to benefit women's education. Five homes in Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and Encinitas will be open for a self-guided tour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $20. (760) 728-9082.
Parenting seminar: Tim Smith, cofounder of Life Skills for American Families, will present “The Danger of Raising Nice Kids: Preparing Your Children to Change Their World” from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at The Village Community Presbyterian Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. A pizza dinner will follow. Cost: $20 a person or $35 a couple. A manual, dinner and child care are included. Call Paula at (858) 756-2441 or go to www.parentscoach.org.
Dennis Campbell Memorial Golf Tournament: The San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation hosts the tournament with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Monday at Morgan Run Resort & Club, 5690 Cancha de Golf, Rancho Santa Fe. Registration: $250, or $60 for dinner only. (619) 515-9908
Art exhibit: Artist Dot Dodds is exhibiting watercolor and mixed media images from worldwide travels at the Rancho Santa Fe branch library throughout April. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday. (858) 756-2512.
Santa Fe Irrigation District: A proposed increase in service charges, water rates and other fees will be discussed in a public hearing at 8:30 a.m. May 1 at 5920 Linea del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe. (858) 756-2424.
Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild: A reception for the show “Spring Colors” will be from 5 to 7 p.m. May 2 at the gallery at 6004 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. (858) 759-3545 or www.ranchosantafeartguild.org.
Golf Fore Arthritis Tournament: University of California San Diego will host its second tournament and auction May 22 at the Del Mar Country Club, 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Fairbanks Ranch. The shotgun start is at noon, and the auction begins at 5 p.m. Proceeds support the UCSD Arthritis Center and Clinical Investigation Institute. Golf package: $350. Cocktails and appetizers only: $60. (858) 534-1909 or www.golfforearthritis.com.
