News, announcements and events from around the area:
Mother-daughter tea planned
FALLBROOK ---- Zion Lutheran Church and School will sponsor a mother-daughter tea from 2 to 4 p.m. May 1 in the fellowship hall at 1405 E. Fallbrook St. Tickets are $5 and available at the church or school office.
Head Start accepting applications
FALLBROOK ---- MAAC Project Head Start and Early Head Start is accepting applications for children up to age 5. Head Start is a family education program funded by the federal government. For information or an appointment, call (760) 723-4188.
De Luz Ecology Center plans open house
FALLBROOK ---- The De Luz Ecology Center, which is part of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, will have an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 1 to celebrate the completion of this year's fifth-grade outdoor education program. The center is on De Luz-Murrieta Road, 11 miles north of Fallbrook.
District students who participated in the three-day program are encouraged to visit with their family and friends. The public is welcome. People are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.
Columnist to address historians
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Historical Society will have a free chocolate and tea event at 1 p.m. May 8 at The Grand Tradition at 1602 S. Mission Road. Guest speaker will be North County Times columnist Tom Morrow.
Historical society members will present information regarding plans to build a barn used to house artifacts and provide space for the organization. The Grand Tradition will provide its facility, refreshments and a Sephra Chocolate fountain flowing with Belgian chocolate for dipping fruit and vegetables. The New Tenor Tones will provide music.
For reservations, call (760) 728-6466.
Historical society sets annual meeting
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Historical Society will have its annual luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. May 7 at the Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road. Jack and Edith Cornell will be honored as Pioneers of the Year. Cheryl Hilton will speak on endowments. For information and/or reservations, call (760) 728-7964 or (760) 723-4125.
Fallbrook Quilt Guild plans May programs
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Quilt Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 6 at Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The program will be a "girl's night out" with a poker-style game. Linda Ballard will serve as pit boss, and women will play a short version of the card game using fabric strips as chips. Participants should bring 2 1/2-inch by 42-inch fabric strips. People also are encouraged to bring quilts made from strips for display.
The guild's workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 8 at the Fallbrook Public Utility District building, 990 E. Mission Road. Ballard will conduct a workshop, using the pattern "A Tisket, a Tasket," which is a traditional design of blocks on point in vertical rows separated by strips of a focus fabric. To register or for information, call Diane Miller at (760) 723-4961.
Garden club plans meeting
FALLBROOK ---- The next general meeting of the Fallbrook Garden Club will take place at 9:30 a.m. May 27 at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. The speaker is Leanne Pyle from the Ecke Ranch who will be speaking about Ecke Annuals. The public is welcome.
Program set at Fallbrook Library
FALLBROOK ---- Asian Pacific Islander Month will be celebrated at the Fallbrook Branch, San Diego County Library in May with a Pualani Hula Studio dance program at 2 p.m. May 16. The program is free and the public is welcome.
Call (760) 728-2373.
Mercado business group to host event
ESCONDIDO ---- The Mercado Business Association will host its first Cinco de Mayo celebration from noon to 4 p.m. May 2. The alcohol-free, family event will feature arts and crafts, food, music and dancers. The Mercado area is bordered by West Valley Parkway, Fourth Avenue, Pine Street and Quince Street.
Christian bands to play at event
ESCONDIDO ---- The Pulse will hold an event for young people featuring the bands Long Live Logos, Rich in Poverty, Everybreath and the Acidic Front at 7 tonight at Life Christian Church, 600 S. Andreasen Drive, Suite B. Cost is $3. Call Bethany Jobe at (760) 855-2662.
OGHS parking lot sale to benefit Grad Nite
ESCONDIDO ---- A parking lot sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 at Orange Glen High School, 2200 Glenridge Road. Proceeds will benefit the school's Safe & Sober Grad Nite for seniors. To donate items, call Gary Atkins at (760) 745-6116.
Trout derby on tap for weekend
ESCONDIDO ---- The Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club will host a trout derby from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1 and 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 2 at Dixon Lake. The city and the Senior Anglers of Escondido will help the Kiwanians with their annual fund-raising event.
A special tagged trout prize of $15,000 to be used towards the purchase of a vehicle will be sponsored by North County Ford. The grand prize for the largest trout caught during the weekend is a $500 gift certificate sponsored by the Bait and Tackle Shop.
First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded each day in both the adult and junior divisions. Senior Anglers members will help participants ages 8 and younger at a free children's trout pond. Raffle prizes, food, drinks and T-shirts also will be available.
Elks to meet, host Mother's Day program
ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Elks Lodge No. 1687 will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 12 at the lodge, 2430 S. Escondido Blvd. The group also will host its annual Mother's Day program May 5 at the lodge. Call (760) 745-1687.
Grandmothers Club to meet
ESCONDIDO ---- The Grandmothers Club will meet for sandwiches, salad and dessert at noon May 6 in the Joslyn Senior Center auditorium, 210 Park Ave. The Emblem Belles singing group will perform and the club will hold memorial services, along with its meeting. Call (760) 743-3071.
Guided hikes set at Daley Ranch
ESCONDIDO ---- Free, guided nature hikes are offered at Daley Ranch. All trails include steep and/or slippery sections. Bring at least a quart of water and wear a sun hat, sunscreen and hiking boots or treaded footwear. Youths younger than 18 must be with an adult. No pets are allowed. Meet at the Daley Ranch entrance on La Honda Drive. Reservations are requested. Call (760) 839-4680.
Arts center to offer free events
ESCONDIDO ---- The Danza Azteca Xochipilli dance troupe will give a free performance at 4 p.m. May 5 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, as part of the Wells Fargo First Wednesdays series. Tickets are not required; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 3 p.m. with seating beginning at 3:30.
Since 1987 Danza Azteca Xochipilli has performed traditional dance that began thousands of years ago and has been passed on from generation to generation. Each dance is accompanied by live music play on authentic wind and percussion instruments.
Also that day, admission will be free to the museum to see the new exhibit, Niki de Saint Phalle: California Dreaming. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information: (800) 988-4253 or www.artcenter.org.
Democracy for America meetup set
ESCONDIDO ---- North County Inland Democracy for America supporters will host a Democracy for America meetup at 7 p.m. May 5 at Marie Callender's restaurant, 515 W. 13th St. Arrive for dinner between 6:30 and 7.
The group will host the challengers to Republican incumbent Reps. Darrell Issa and Randy "Duke" Cunningham ---- Mike Byron and Francine Busby, respectively. The organization also will elect its first officers, make plans for the political campaign training it will sponsor this summer and consider participation in the San Diego Voter Registration 2004 Drive.
Democracy for America, founded by former presidential candidate Howard Dean, is committed to strong sustained grassroots involvement in the democratic process.
To sign up for the meetup, visit http://dfa.meetup.com or call Martha Sullivan at (858) 945-6273. For information about Democracy for America, visit www.DemocracyforAmerica.com or call (802) 651-3200.
Boys & Girls Club seeks auction items
ESCONDIDO ---- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego is soliciting items for its 22nd annual bidforkids.com benefit auction set for May 8 at the Boys & Girls Club, 115 W. Woodward Ave.
New and previously owned items in good condition, such as professional services, electronic items, gift certificates, concert tickets, time shares and other donations are being accepted.
Cash sponsorships are available and attendees can purchase a Cadillac Table for $1,000, a Thunderbird Table for $750 or tickets for two for $150.
This year's event, themed "The Fabulous '50s," will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a silent and walking auction. Dinner is set for 7 followed by the live auction and cash drawing.
The club serves youths in facilities in Borrego Springs, Escondido, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego and Valley Center. Call (760) 746-3315.
Model A Ford Club to meet
OCEANSIDE ---- The Palomar Model A Ford Club will meet May 4 at Lincoln Middle School, 2000 California St. Doors open at 6:30 for social time followed by the meeting at 7. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. All Model A owners and/or aficionados are welcome. Information: Dave Belt at (760) 295-3936 or dbelt1@cox.net.
Virtual Career Seminar offered
OCEANSIDE ---- Cal State San Marcos Office of Extended Studies, MiraCosta College and Palomar College have partnered to offer a workshop on the growing trend in the "virtual assistance" profession. The Virtual Career Seminar will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 in the theater at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive.
A virtual assistant is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his or her area of expertise from his or her own office on a contractual basis.
Call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2875.
Swimathon to benefit cancer organizations
Swim a Mile for Mom, a noncompetitive fund-raising pledge event for swimmers of all ages and abilities, will be held May 2, the Sunday before Mother's Day, at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos.
Proceeds from the swimathon will benefit two local nonprofit organizations that provide free services to women with cancer ---- Y-ME San Diego and Team Survivor San Diego. Y-ME offers free early detection clinics, helps women without insurance find medical services, operates support programs and a bilingual hotline and conducts breast health education classes for local high school students and women residing in rehabilitation centers. Team Survivor provides free yoga and water aerobics programs for women with a past or present diagnosis of cancer.
For information, call (760) 839-1491 or visit www.yme-sandiego.org.
Floral Design Forum to meet
CARLSBAD ---- The Floral Design Forum will hold its final session for the 2003-04 year from 12:30 to 3 p.m. May 3 at the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe St.
Shirl Eastman, a Valley Center resident, creative designer and instructor, will be the guest designer. She will share her tips and demonstrate techniques that apply to both flower show exhibitions and in-home decorating.
Sponsored by California Garden Clubs Inc., Palomar District, the forum meets the first Monday of each month from October through May. It is open to anyone interested in floral design. Attendees need not be members of a garden club. Cost is $8, payable at the door. For information, call George Speer at (760) 749-9608.
Palomar College's Wine & Dine benefit set
CARLSBAD ---- The ninth annual Palomar College Foundation Wine & Dine fund-raiser will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 8 at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara. Proceeds will go toward student scholarships and college programs requiring outside funding.
The event will feature premium wine tasting from award-winning wineries, entertainment, live and silent auctions, dancing to the soft jazz sounds of the Fabulous Offbeats and dinner.
Wines from the following wineries will be available for tasting: Callaway Coastal Winery, Cilurzo Vineyard & Winery, Gem of the Sea Brewery, Maurice Carrie Winery, Orfila Vineyards & Winery, Schwaesdall Winery, Van Roekel Vineyards & Winery and Wilson Creek Winery. The entertainment will include Palomar College dance students performing under the direction of Sue Gilson.
Admission is $150 per person or $300 per couple. Sponsorship packages range from $1,200 to $10,000. For reservations and information, call Dale Wallenius at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2733.
Women's Spring Fling set at church
SAN MARCOS ---- Colleen Swindoll, daughter of renowned Christian author and Bible teacher Charles Swindoll, will be the keynote speaker at Valley Bible Church's annual Women's Spring Fling to be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 7 at the church, 1609 Capalina Road.
The event will include dinner, dessert, music, drama, raffle baskets and a silent auction. Swindoll's message, along with the other events of the evening, will revolve around the theme "Trading Spaces."
"I will be talking about trading spaces ... how often we desire to trade spaces with someone else who seems to have it all together," Swindoll said." Swindoll also will share part of her own story.
The event is open to all women; however, space is limited. Tickets cost $20 each, with group discounts available. For information and reservations, call Valley Bible Church at (760) 744-0274.
Palomar students display art in SD
SAN DIEGO ---- Patrons of the Bread & Cie Bakery in Hillcrest can sip coffee and enjoy not only bakery items but beautiful and thought-provoking art created by Palomar College art students.
The mural-like display covering the Bread & Cie walls this month is the result of a collaboration of eight painters that began three years ago in the Palomar College Saturday art class taught by Martha Matthews. The artists are Judy Beck, Nancy Brown, Jo Ann El Assal, Trudy Keimel, Loretta Mosher, Kathy Nordrehaug, Kent Smolik and Matthews. Each artist previously has been juried in competitive shows. Some have gallery representation and others have sold work and won awards.
The paintings of various shapes and sizes include bold representations of eyes, coffee cups and animal teeth along with whimsical, colorful landscapes and abstract shapes. Some of the resulting artwork was included in the 2003 Spring Student Show at Palomar's Boehm Gallery.
The Bread & Cie Bakery is at Fourth Street and University in San Diego. The exhibit will be on display through May 4.
Business Network plans open house
CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Business Network is an organization of coastal North County business people dedicated to the ideals of bettering their careers through the exchange of social and professional contacts. The group will hold an open house from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. in the Gowland Room of the Dove Library, 1755 Dove Lane.
Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at the same time and location, and from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Loan Island, 1949 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite A, Carlsbad. For more information, call Rebecca Moore at (760) 433-5457 or log on to www.carlsbadbusinessnetwork.com.
Crystal Apple Awards planned
Students will honor teachers at May 5 at the 10th annual Crystal Apple Awards, sponsored by San Diego North Coast members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
The event is set for 7 p.m. in the Del Mar church building at 12701 Torrey Bluff Drive. The awards are given to outstanding teachers nominated by middle and high school student members of the church from the San Dieguito and Rancho Santa Fe school districts.
This yearís recipients include: Steve Rossier, R. Roger Rowe School; Shea Wilson, La Costa Canyon High; James Hrsina, San Dieguito Academy; Michele Brown, Sunset High; Josh Mihalinec, Torrey Pines High; Randy Sims, Carmel Valley Middle School; Michael Beckmann, Diegueno Middle School; Cathy Slope, Earl Warren Middle School; and Sharon Senese, Oak Crest Middle School.
Carlsbad Wave Soccer tryouts set
CARLSBAD ---- Carlsbad Wave Soccer has announced its try-out schedule for competitive league teams, to take place at Magnolia Elementary School, 1905 Magnolia Ave. Try-outs for boys and girls in the 15 and younger and 16 and younger age groups are scheduled from 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 5.
Boys and girls in the younger than 17, younger than 18 and younger than 19 categories will try out from 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 6. Players in the younger than 11, 12 and 14 boys team and younger than 10, 11, 12 and 14 girls team are also needed. The team for boys younger than 10 has an opening for a goalie. For more information, call (760) 434-5600 or log on to www.carlsbadsoccer.org.
Aviara foundation plans golf tourney
CARLSBAD ---- The Friends of Aviara Oaks middle and elementary schools will hold its third annual golf tournament May 3 at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside.
Proceeds will benefit the schoolsí technology and performing arts programs. Sponsors are needed to help underwrite the event.
A 1 p.m. shotgun start is planned, followed by an awards dinner and drawing. A $125 entry fee includes green fees, cart box lunch, goody bag and awards dinner. Nongolfers are invited to attend the awards dinner at $50 per person. For more information, call Vicki Ruby at (760) 438-5264.
Church book sale slated
CARLSBAD ---- The United Church of Christ, at 2020 Chestnut Ave., will hold a used book sale from noon to 4 p.m. May 2. Fiction, nonfiction, first edition, very old and paperback books will be available.
Lab adoptions planned
ENCINITAS ---- Labrador adoptions are planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 at Petsmart, 1034 N. El Camino Real. For more information, call Labrador Rescuers at (619) 819-0234 or log on to www.labrescuers.org.
Visitor's Bureau needs volunteers
CARLSBAD ---- Volunteers are needed at the Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Old Train Station, 400 Carlsbad Village Drive. Volunteers will share their knowledge of the area with visitors and local residents. Duties include answering phones, creating mailings and handling other projects as required. Hours are flexible at four hours per week. For more information, call Lee at (760) 434-6093.
Rotary plans wine festival
ENCINITAS ---- The Rotary Club of Encinitas will host its first Wine Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. May 1 at Quail Botanical Gardens. The event will be a celebration of international wines, local microbrews and cuisine, and will include local entertainment. Proceeds will benefit The LAMS Foundation, established to fight a rare lung disease affecting mostly women; and the Sudenese Refugee Network which supports The Los Boys of Sudan. Tickets cost $50 per person.
Mayor's prayer breakfast planned
ENCINITAS ---- The eleventh annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, held in cooperation with the San Dieguito Interfaith Ministerial Association and the city of Encinitas, will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. May 6 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.
Members of the association will participate in the breakfast with guest speaker Laurin Pause, executive director of the Community Resource Center. Pause will offer an inspirational message titled "Bound Together by Love."
Mayors from adjoining cities, and other elected officials and dignitaries, are invited. A donation of $20 for a full breakfast will be received at the door. Since seating will be limited, telephone reservations are required. Call Gina at the mayor's office at (760) 633-2618.
Body building championships set
VISTA ---- The Southern California Natural Bodybuilding Championships and the Ms. Fitness Southern California Championships will be held at 6 p.m. May 1 at Rancho Buena Vista High School, 1601 Longhorn Drive. Area clubs will be represented in the contest. The main show is at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20, $25, $35 and VIP $45. For more information, call (909) 734-3900.
Cinco de Mayo fund-raiser planned
VISTA ---- A benefit Cinco de Mayo brunch will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon May 2 at the historic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, 651 E. Vista Way. The event is sponsored for the 15th year by the Ninos Preciosos Auxiliary to the Children's Home Society, and will benefit CHS programs in child care and development, community education, child abuse prevention and child advocacy. Tickets are $6 for adults. $5 for children 4 to 10, and $5 for children 3 and under. Tickets are available at the door or by calling (760) 941-1153.
Noetic sciences group to meet
DEL MAR ---- The North County Coastal chapter of the Institute of Noetic Sciences invites all members of the community to take part in a social art experience: the art of Goethean conversation. The meeting is planned for 3 to 5 p.m. May 2 at 235 11th St.
The presenter will be Bruce Laurelin, an expert in social awareness conference planning and presentation for more than 10 years. The Institute of Noetic Sciences was founded by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgard Mitchell, who had a transformative experience on the way back to earth. The purpose of the group is to research the relationship between science, spirituality and religion. Admission is free. For more information, call Bruce at (619) 466-2660 or Nydia at (858) 229-8616.
Model A Ford Club to meet
OCEANSIDE ---- The Palomar Model A Ford Club will hold its monthly meeting May 4 at Lincoln Middle School, 2000 California St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for social time, and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. All Model A owners and enthusiasts are welcome. For more information, call Dave Belt at (760) 295-3936 or e-mail dbelt1@cox.net.
Genealogy class planned
CARLSBAD ---- A one-day Beginner and Refresher Genealogy Class, sponsored by the North San Diego Genealogy Society, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at the Carlsbad Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Admission is free. For more information, call instructor Margaret Read at (760) 757-0528 or e-mail marread@aol.com.
Wings of Freedom Tour slated for C'Bad
CARLSBAD ---- The Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour will roar into McClellan-Palomar Airport 10 a.m. May 3, 9 a.m. May 4 and May 5 with vintage World War II heavy bombers, the four-engine Boeing B-17 Flying FOrtree and Consolidated B-24 Liberator ---- all are accurately restored to their 1944 flyable configuration.
The B-24 Liberator is the only one of its kind flying today anywhere in the world.
During the display, vistors will be able to tour the aircraft for a small donation and see what it was like as a crewman during World War II. All positions about the aircraft are accurately restored with the original instruments, gun positions and equipment.
In addition, visitors also may take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly an actual mission aboard the B-17 or B-24 for 30 minutes at a tax-deductible donation of $400 per person. Call for reservation at (978) 562-9182.
Musical Chairs Carnival planned
RAMONA ---- The Little People's Learning Center at Ramona United Methodist Church will hold its Musical Chairs Carnival from 1 to 4 p.m. May 1 at the church, 3394 Chapel Lane.
Cost is $5 per participant and all ages are encouraged to play. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place winners. The event also will include games, food, a fun jump, face painting and a silent auction.
Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a play structure for the center. Donations and volunteers also are being sought for the event.
Call (760) 789-3435.
Jewish Cultural & Services Center offers programs
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Jewish Cultural & Services Center will offer these events. For reservations and information, call Lillian at (858) 618-1808.
Blood drive set for May 3
POWAY ---- The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept donations at a blood drive hosted by Sav-on Drugs from 2 to 7 p.m. May 3 at 1459 Main St. The bloodmobile will be in the parking lot.
All donors at this drive will receive a limited-edition "Are You My Type" T-shirt; a voucher for a free 30-minute massage courtesy of Just For Your Health Therapeutic Massage in San Marcos; and a medical history review and mini physical, which includes blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron-level checks. Donors also can enter a drawing to win one of several pairs of tickets to a Padres home game at Petco Park in June.
Anyone age 17 or older in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood. Eating a good meal before donating is recommended.
For appointments and information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Ramona library to host programs
RAMONA ---- The Ramona branch of the San Diego County Library, 1406 Montecito Road, will offer these programs in May. Call the library at (760) 738-2434.
Ramona Woman's Club plans events
RAMONA ---- The Ramona Woman's Club has planned the following activities for May:
For information, call (760) 789-2116.
Hospice to hold volunteer training
POWAY ---- Horizon Hospice will hold a volunteer training program in May. Those who would like to help people who are terminally ill and their families are invited to attend. Horizon Hospice has offices in Poway and serves patients throughout the county. Call (800) 304-4430 or (858) 748-3030.
Construction for MCHS Grad Nite begins
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Parents of Mt. Carmel High School seniors are invited to help with the construction for Grad Nite 2004. This year's theme is "It's A Jungle Out There."
Construction is being held from 8 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through June 13 at 16720 W. Bernardo Drive. Workers are needed to help with building, electrical work, carpentry, assembly, painting and decorating. No skills are needed. Bring work gloves and hand tools. Call Carl at (858) 538-0878.
In addition, party volunteers are needed to help out at the Grad Nite celebration. Call Cindi at (858) 538-3388
Free Jazzercise offered in May
SAN MARCOS ---- In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Jazzercise instructor Young McCarthy is offering a free week of Jazzercise during May (no purchase necessary).
San Marcos Jazzercise classes are offered at the San Elijo Recreation Center, 1165 Elfin Forest Road, and the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive.
For information, contact McCarthy at (760) 752-6202 or ymccarthy@jazzercise.com. For worldwide class information, visit www.jazzercise.com or call (800) FIT-IS-IT.
Palomar student receives award from honor society
SAN MARCOS ---- Palomar College student and San Marcos resident Neill K. Kovrig received the Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Chapter President Award at the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention in Minneapolis earlier this year.
Kovrig was one of only 25 selected to receive the award from among 1,200 Phi Theta Kappa chapter presidents in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Guam and American Samoa. Kovrig also accepted the Pinnacle Scholarship Award on behalf of Palomar's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Alpha Omega Rho, for raising chapter membership by 10 percent this year. Palomar College President Dr. Sherrill Amador honored Kovrig at the April 13 Board of Governors meeting.
Kovrig has been a student at Palomar since August 2000. He also works as a counseling support specialist for the Palomar College Transfer Center, has been a Palomar College peer ambassador, is an appointed member of the San Marcos Traffic Safety Commission, is involved with Palomar theater and sings in his church choir. He is campaigning to become the Nevada-California regional president for Phi Theta Kappa and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in history with an emphasis in religion at Cal State San Marcos, Louisiana's Tulane University or High Point University in North Carolina.
Phi Theta Kappa is a prestigious honor society that serves two-year colleges around the world. Membership is by invitation only and is based primarily upon academic achievement.
Richard Lederer to speak at college
SAN MARCOS ---- Palomar College will present an "Evening of Language and Laughter With Dr. Richard Lederer" from 7 to 9 p.m. May 3 in the Howard Brubeck Theatre on campus, 1140 W. Mission Road.
Lederer is the author of 18 books and more than 3,000 articles about language and humor, and is the co-host of KPBS radio's "A Way With Words." Palomar students and the community are invited to attend the event, which will benefit the college's tutoring center.
Cost for general admission is $5. Students with identification cards will be admitted free. For ticket information, call Judy Eberhart at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2577, or e-mail jeberhart@palomar.edu.
Julian Wildflower Show slated
JULIAN ---- The Julian Woman's Club will present its annual Julian Wildflower Show from May 5 through 9 at Julian Town Hall, corner of Main and Washington. Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A $1 donation per person is requested.
Each May, members of the Julian Woman's Club gather wildflowers within a 15-mile radius of Julian and put them on display. The club expects an unusual assortment of flowers this year because of regrowth after the Cedar fire.
Call Penny Watson or Janet Baker at (760) 765-0082.
Concerts planned at Palomar College
SAN MARCOS ---- The Palomar College Performing Arts Department will present the following concerts on campus, 1140 W. Mission Road:
Tickets for each event cost $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors and staff and $8 for students with ID. Group rates are available. Call the Palomar box office at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble to perform
SAN DIEGO ---- The Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. May 15 at the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive. The performance will celebrate the 350th anniversary of Jews in North America and will include melodies from Eastern Europe, the American Yiddish theater and the soulful songs of Jewish Spain.
Tickets prices are $20 and $10 for students. To purchase tickets, call (619) 275-1539 or send a check payable to Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble, c/o Humanistic Jewish Congregation of San Diego, 9466 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126.
For information visit www.secondavenueklezmer.com.
Lecture to be presented in French
SAN DIEGO ---- The Alliance Francaise of San Diego invites the public to attend a lecture in French titled "Femmes Maghrebines Au Cinema: Entre Tradition et Modernite" (Women of North Africa Viewed Through the Cinema) presented by Ida Kummer, a professor at the International School of United Nations in New York.
The lecture is scheduled for 2 p.m. May 1 in Conference Room A at the Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Alliance Francaise members will be admitted free. Cost for nonmembers is $10. A buffet of desserts and refreshments will be available.
Information: alliancefrancaise2000@yahoo.com, (858) 824-6694 or www.afusa.org/af/afsandiego/english.html.
Seniors hold all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner
OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Senior Citizen's Association will sponsor an "All-U-Can-Eat Spaghetti Fund-Raiser" from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane. Advance tickets are not necessary. Cost at the door is $4 per person and the proceeds will help fund the Home-Bound Senior Nutrition Program. For information, call (760) 435-5252.
Church to hold rummage sale
OCEANSIDE ---- San Luis Rey Valley United Methodist Church, 5570 Old Ranch Road, will hold a Rummage Party from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8. A variety of items will be available, including books, clothing, food and craft booths. For more information, call (760) 758-9817.
Project CARE helps take care of O'side seniors
OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside's Project CARE offers daily "are you OK?" phone calls to seniors age 55 and over. Follow-up steps are taken to ensure seniors' safety should phone calls go unanswered, culminating with a physical check by the police department. Also offered is the "Vial of Life" envelope listing emergency medical information and medications taken, which seniors should attach to their refrigerator door.
In the event of an emergency, paramedics will have medical information on hand when needed. Other facets of the program are also offered through the Oceanside Senior Citizens' Association at the Oceanside Senior Center. Project CARE is free to Oceanside senior residents. Anyone who would like to benefit from this program should call (760) 435-5250 or visit the senior center at 455 Country Club Lane and ask for Project CARE.
Oceanside Elks Lodge holds bingo
OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside Elks Lodge No. 1561 will hold bingo at 1 p.m. May 2 at 444 Country Club Lane. A free breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to all those who buy in. For information, call (760) 433-1561.
Travel club to visit Mission Inn
OCEANSIDE ---- The Happy Wanderers Travel Club at the Oceanside Senior Center will visit the Mission Inn and Museum in Riverside on May 27. Cost is $54 per person and includes lunch and shopping at Tom's Farms. On July 20 the club will visit the Pageant of the Masters & Laguna Arts Festival July 20. Cost is $55 per person including transportation. To make reservations, call (760) 435-5250.
Palomar Model A Ford Club to meet
OCEANSIDE ---- The Palomar Model A Ford Club will hold its monthly meeting on May 4 at Lincoln Middle School, 2000 California St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for social time and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterwards. All Model A owners and/or aficionados are welcome. For more information, contact Dave Belt at (760) 295-3936 or e-mail dbelt1@cox.net.
Woman's Club of Oceanside gathers
OCEANSIDE ---- The Woman's Club of Oceanside will meet on May 6 at 1606 Missouri Ave. A special program will honor the "Stay-at-Home Mom." The club will also hold its Hot Potato Bunco Party on June 10. For reservation and information, call (760) 727-0347.
Smoking cessation classes offered
OCEANSIDE ---- Tri-City Medical Center will hold an eight-week smoking cessation class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, May 4 through June 22 at the Cardiac Wellness Center, 4002 Vista Way. Cost is $25. To RSVP, call (760) 940-3092.
Tri-City Hospice conducts volunteer training
OCEANSIDE ---- Tri-City Hospice will conduct a six-session volunteer training class from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays beginning May 10 at the hospice office across from Tri-City Medical Center. To register, call Caryn Nidelman at (760) 940-5855.
Vista Garden Club holds annual show and sale
VISTA ---- The Vista Garden Club's annual Flower Show and Plant Sale will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m. May 1 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 in the Vista Recreation Center in Brengle Terrace Park at 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. The show will feature more than 50 floral designs, a display of many varieties of plants that can be grown in this area and 13 classes of horticultural entries. Anyone is invited to enter specimens from their gardens. For a schedule of events or to get an entry card, contact Rosella Peltzer, show chairman, at (760) 724-7656.
Tennis lessons for all ages offered
VISTA ---- The city of Vista Parks and Recreation Department will offer tennis lessons for all ages the first Monday of each month beginning May 3 at the Civic Center Courts behind City Hall, 600 Eucalyptus Ave. Pee-Wee tennis for children ages 5 through 7 will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Intermediate tennis is for children ages 8 through 12 and will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Advanced tennis is for ages 13 and up and will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Instructor is Heide Clay, and experienced player and teacher. Participants should bring a racquet and a can of balls. Cost is $39 for Vista residents and $44 for nonresidents and preregistration is required. For more information, call Kerran at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1572.
Class for parents and small children held
VISTA ---- Parents of children who can crawl through age 5 are invited to attend the city of Vista's Recreation Division class titled "My Family and Me," to be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays starting May 5 through May 26. Class will be held at Brengle Terrace Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive.
Parents and children will interact through play, stories, movement, songs and art while enjoying each others company. Cost for Vista residents is $48 for a four-week session plus an $8 cash materials fee due at the first class. Nonresidents are $53 plus an $8 cash materials fee due at the first class. Cost is $12 for each additional child. To preregister, call Kerran at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1572.
Faith Lutheran sending care packages to wounded military
VISTA ---- Faith Lutheran Church of Vista has begun an effort to provide care packages that will be sent to Iraq to be given to wounded U.S. military personnel during their recovery. The packages contain travel-size tooth brushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, shaving materials, Q-tips and notes of encouragement. Faith's youth groups are assembling and shipping the packages. To help with this effort, contact the church at (760) 724-7700 or e-mail to NewsFromFaith@aol.com. The church is located at 700 E. Bobier Drive.
Vista Soccer Club holds walk-in registration
VISTA ---- Vista Soccer Club's walk-in registration is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15 at Washington Middle School, 740 Olive Ave. Registration is for boys and girls ages 5 to 18 by July 31. Cost is $85 plus fund-raising. For information, call (760) 940-8804 or visit the Web site at www.vistasoccerclub.org.
Groovin' Grannies perform at library
VISTA ---- The Friends of the Vista Library will present "Dusti and her Groovin' Grannies" in a program of "Musical Magic from the Roaring Twenties to Rock and Roll" at 1:30 p.m. May 2 at the library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.
VFW auxiliary holds Cinco de Mayo dinner
VISTA ---- The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7041 will hold its Cinco de Mayo celebration with a dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 5 at 1717 E. Vista Way, Suite 117. Dinner will feature chili rellenos, tacos, burritos, rice and beans. Proceeds will be donated to Vista High School scholarships. For information, call (760) 724-7041.
Hula and Tahitian dance classes offered
VISTA ---- The city of Vista Recreation Division will hold hula and Tahitian dance classes beginning May 7 and continuing throughout the year at Brengle Terrace Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Both the modern and traditional styles of dancing will be introduced by Kumu Kahne, a native Hawaiian and master teacher of the hula. Cost is $45 monthly for Vista residents; $50 for nonresidents. Preregistration is required. For more information, call Kerran at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1572.
Garden design class slated at rec center
VISTA ---- A Garden Design class will be held by the city of Vista Recreation Division from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 6 through May 27 at Brengle Terrace Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Class will focus on water-wise garden design and include the concepts of soil, irrigation, plant use, garden care and professional design.
Instructor Daniel Cannou is a local professional horticulturist. Cost is $69 for Vista residents; $74 for nonresidents for the four-week session. Preregistration is required. For more information, call Kerran at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1572.
Kid's cooking classes offered
VISTA ---- Children can learn the do's and don'ts of cooking etiquette in a class offered by the city of Vista Recreation Division from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays from May 6 through May 27 at Brengle Terrace Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive.
Instructor Tim Flanagan will teach the basic techniques of home cooking and safe food handling while creating a delightful array of dishes for children to try. Class will experiment with different types of cultural foods, barbecue, desserts and more. Cost for Vista residents is $40; $45 for nonresidents. Preregistration is required. For more information, call Kerran at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1572.
Mask-making topic of classes
VISTA ---- Children will explore the thrill of different mask styles and mask-making techniques in a class offered by the city of Vista Recreation division from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, May 6 through May 27. Class is for children ages 8 to 12 years. Children will explore a variety of mediums from plants to papier-mache. Cost is $35 for Vista residents; $40 for nonresidents. A $10 material fee is due the first class to the instructor. Preregistration is required. For more information, call Kerran at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1572.
Making wire baskets topic of classes
VISTA ---- The city of Vista Recreation Division will hold classes on making wire hanging baskets from 9 a.m. to noon on May 15 or May 29. Cost for each one-day class is $19 for Vista residents; $24 for non residents. A wire hanging basket and moss is included in the $24 materials fee. There will be a field trip to the nursery where students will purchase plants and flowers for their baskets. Pre-registration is required by calling Kerran at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1572.
Participants needed for Cinco de Mayo celebration
VISTA ---- The Vista Townsite Community Partnership will hold its fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 1. The partnership is looking for sponsors, vendors, performers and "Little Miss Cinco de Mayo" participants ages 5 through 11. For more information, call (760) 806-8980 or e-mail lmjohnson@vtcp.org.
Charter school taking applications
OCEANSIDE ---- The School of Business and Technology (SBT Charter School) is taking applications for the 2004-2005 school year. SBT Charter School offers high school curriculum to 11th- and 12th-grade students as well as the opportunity to attend MiraCosta Community College.
Students explore the business world through the Junior Job Shadow program, Virtual Enterprise and Senior Project. Spring Open House dates are from 6 to 8 p.m. May 13 and 20 at MiraCosta Community Learning Center in the Community Room, 1831 Mission Ave. For more information, call (760) 795-8731 or visit the Web site at www.sbtgriffins.net.
KOCT fund-raiser at Flying Bridge
OCEANSIDE ---- KOCT-TV and the Oceanside Community Service Television Corporation invite the public to the 20th annual "Dine Out With KOCT" party at 6 p.m. May 10 at the Flying Bridge Restaurant, 1105 N. Coast Highway. Enjoy an "all you can eat" barbecue of beef, pork ribs, chicken and shrimp and dance to the music of Tom Morrow and the Oceanside Society Orchestra.
Guests can sample a Pink Lady martini or KOCT Blue-tini at the no-host martini bar. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at KOCT television studios by calling (760) 722-4433 or from an KOCT board member. Net proceeds benefit KOCT, a nonprofit corporation operating Cox Cable channels 18 and 19, serving the cable subscribers in the city of Oceanside.
Golf tourney to benefit Canine Companions
OCEANSIDE ---- Local CPA Robert W. Davis, who has had his practice located in Oceanside/Carlsbad since 1986, will sponsor a golf tournament to generate funds for Canine Companions for Independence on May 17 at El Camino Country Club. A collection of two-person teams playing a best ball format will compete for more than $5,000 in prizes and giveaways.
Along with the usual competitions, the tournament will include a shot challenge against the Aztec's women's golf team. Promotional packages are available for local businesses and individuals. Entry fees include golf, lunch, post-tournament gathering and commemorative shirt. Interested players should call (760) 433-5430.
Virtual Career Seminar offered
OCEANSIDE ---- Cal State San Marcos Office of Extended Studies, MiraCosta College and Palomar College have partnered to offer a workshop on the growing trend in the "virtual assistance" profession. The Virtual Career Seminar will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 in the theater at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive.
A virtual assistant is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his or her area of expertise from his or her own office on a contractual basis.
Call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2875.