The La Jolla Light presents this continuing series of online activities to undertake on your computer or tablet during your quarantine quandary. Lectures & learning Author and screenwriter Samantha Silva will discuss her book “Mr. Dickens and His Carol” online Thursday, Dec. 17. (Courtesy) • Warwick’s bookstore presents author and screenwriter Samantha Silva at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, via Facebook Live. Silva will discuss the new paperback edition of her debut novel, “Mr. Dickens and His Carol,” with Warwick’s director of events, Julie Slavinsky. Free. • The San Diego Model Railroad Museum presents the next part in its virtual “Modeler Citizens” series at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. “Jewels of the Season,” a collection of ornaments handcrafted by San Diego artisans Florence Hord and Elizabeth Schlappi, has been displayed at the Timken Museum of Art for more than 20 years. Lynne Thompson will speak about the history behind the ornaments. Register at