CITY

Darren Whitehead will be the featured speaker at the Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court, at 6 tonight and 9 and 11 a.m. tomorrow. Information: www.thechurchatrb.org or (858) 592-2434. For information about Darren Whitehead, visit www.willowcreek.com. Community cookout will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at John F. Kennedy Park at T and Gloria streets, featuring free health testing, choirs, fun and prizes for children, motivational speakers and more. Information: (619) 266-2626.

Dr. George Catlin The author will speak at Christ Church Unity, 3770 Altadena Ave., tomorrow at 9 and 11 a.m. and will give a workshop at 1:30 p.m. Presentations are free, but donations are appreciated. Information: www.TheTeachings.org or (619) 280-2501, ext. 109.

NORTH

Mission San Luis Rey events The mission Retreat Center, 4050 Mission Ave., presents the Rev. Tom Herbst, OFM, offering a St. Francis study series from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays starting this week through Sept. 4 and Gospel of John series from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays starting this week through Sept. 7. Offerings will be taken. Information: www.sanluisrey.org or (760) 757-3659.

Sports day and BBQ Mission Hills Church, 400 Mission Hills Court, San Marcos, hosts this event featuring sports activities and food for middle school students from noon to 4 p.m. Monday. Information: www.missionhillschurch.org or (760) 759-2233.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Lemon Grove Lutheran Church Monday through Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., at 2055 Skyline Drive, for children 4-12, includes dinner. Fee is $8.50 per child. Classes in Spanish offered. Information: (619) 465-7301.

United Church of Christ of La Mesa Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at 5940 Kelton Ave., includes a snack. Fee is $10 per child, $30 maximum per family. Information: (619) 464-1519.

First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., at 2001 El Camino Real. Registration forms at www.fpcoceanside.org or the church.

First United Methodist Church of Escondido Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at 341 Kalmia St. Fee is $25 per child. Information and registration: fumcfumcesc.com or (760) 745-5100.

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