February Cultural Arts News and Events
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The Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, in partnership with the nonprofit organization AARP, will provide tax assistance on Wednesdays, Feb. 6 through April 10 at the Library Learning Center, located at 3368 Eureka Place. Participation is free and registration is requested, though walk-ins are also welcome from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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February Seaside Insider Newsletter is now available. Find out about all of the wonderful seminars and activities going on at the Carlsbad Senior Center this month.
AARP Free Tax Preparation Services
Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AARP IRS-certified volunteers will be here to assist adults 50+ with their 2018 tax returns. They will be available by appointment beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5. Call 760-602-4650 or drop by to schedule your free appointment. Be sure to bring a photo ID, along with all necessary documents and a copy of last year’s taxes to your appointment.
Complimentary Notary Services Now Available!
Bi-monthly. Call the front desk at 760-602-4650 to schedule your free 15 minute appointment.
Can I take it if I’m not a computer expert?
To receive an accurate Brain Health Score, basic computer skills are required, however, the workshop is not technical in nature. It will be necessary to be familiar with typing basic information on a computer keyboard and moving and clicking a mouse. The Cogniciti Team will be able to provide some assistance to get participants started. However, the participants must be able to complete it on their own. Aging in Place: Accessory Dwelling Units
Kindra French, CAPS and David McGee
Tuesday, Feb. 26
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Housing Solutions for the Future: Remember the “Granny Flat”?There is a movement of seniors and their families living together called multigenerational housing. Our discussion will focus on new ways on optimizing your current property for aging in place with safety, comfort and additional income. Presented by David McGee
Native People and the Spanish Mission System
Susan Gutierrez
Thursday, Feb. 28
10 to 11 a.m.
At this presentation, you will learn about native people and the Spanish Mission system and how it relates to early Carlsbad. Topics that will be covered are:
Susan Gutierrez is past president of the Carlsbad Historical Society, and author or co-author of four history books; Windows on the Past, Beckett Explores Carlsbad’s Past, Beckett’s Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Carlsbad and A Taste of Carlsbad’s Past. She is an historian and archivist with a specialty in Carlsbad history. She lives in Carlsbad, and along with her husband, was awarded 2017 Citizens of the Year for their volunteer work researching and preserving Carlsbad history.
Morningstar Investment Education Lectures
Presenter Shelley Murasko is thoroughly familiar with Morningstar’s mutual fund investment education resources and bases her lectures on this content.Area residents have free access to this Morningstar guidance through the City of Carlsbad Libraries’ online database. Each weekly class examines the changing monthly information. All classes are from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Feb. 25: The Morningstar Monthly Reader
Digital Photo & Tech Classes
These free classes are taught by instructor Mike McMahon, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The last 15 minutes of class will be devoted to your questions. Please bring note-taking material.
Photoshop Elements – Tips & Tricks
Wednesday, Feb. 20
10 to 11:15 a.m.
Adobe’s Photoshop Elements software is an excellent photo manager and editor. It has most of the features of full-blown Photoshop for a reasonable one-time purchase. Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will show you how to configure the software to make it easier to use…there are a few tricks you’ll appreciate! And some of the automatic editing features are amazing.
Managing Your Passwords! NEW!
Wednesday, Feb. 20
1 to 2:15 p.m.
Trying to remember the large number of passwords we use can be a daunting and frustrating task. Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will offer suggestions on how you can address this challenge. The balance between convenience (easy passwords) and higher security (strong passwords) will be discussed. We will also discuss password manager apps.
Scanning Photos
Wednesday, Feb. 27
10 – 11:15 a.m.
Many of us face the task of scanning from time to time. It may be to organize and scan batches of family photos or it may be to scan a document or magazine article for future reference/sharing with others. Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will discuss traditional scanning but will also include tips on how to use a camera or smartphone to accomplish the same task.
Cloud Storage
Wednesday, Feb. 27
1 to 2:15 p.m.
This class will provide an overview of cloud-based storage solutions (e.g. iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.). Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will also discuss cloud-based backup services (e.g. Carbonite). Many folks are using, or trying to use, cloud-based solutions these days. Come learn the advantages and pitfalls of cloud storage.
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THREE LOCATIONS
Carlsbad City Library Georgina Cole Library Library Learning Center
760-602-2049 760-434-2870 760-931-4500
1775 Dove Lane 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr. 3368 Eureka Place
I want to submit information about my upcoming Author Talk at the Vista Library.
What’s your email please?
Thank you!
thevistapress@gmail.com… Thanks!
Author Talk with Jeanette Chaffee
Join Jeanette Chaffee as she discusses her book Extravagant Graces: 23 Inspiring Stories of Facing Impossible Odds.
Chaffee shares her survival of a midair explosion of a terrorist bomb less than fourteen feet from her. She also talks about her exclusive interviews of the personal difficulties and tragedies of famous people such as Donnie Dee, Steve Arterburn and Elisabeth Elliot who have had life-changing encounters with God.
Jeanette has appeared on 20/20, CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, The 700 Club, and 100 Huntley Street. She has been quoted in The New York Times, USA Today, and Newsweek.
Books will be available for sale and signing. Learn more at JeanetteChaffee.com
When: Thursday, Oct. 19, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Vista Public Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave.
Admission: Free. First come, first served.