North San Diego County community briefs: Sports programs planned at community center

By: North County Times | Saturday, June 18, 2005 11:04 PM PDT ∞

FALLBROOK ---- Several summer sports programs are being planned at the Fallbrook Community Center.

Youths can enjoy an introduction to volleyball with camps running weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. July 11 through 14 and Aug. 8 through 12. Children 8 through 12 are welcome.

Two karate classes are being offered: the Soo Bahk Do Style and Youth Outreach Karate. Gus Poletti's Soo Bahk Do class focuses on personalized instruction and is open to youths age 4 and older as well as adults. Classes are offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Youth Outreach Karate includes self-defense, karate skills and safety awareness. As students advance in skill, they will be invited to compete in tournaments. Youths 5 and older are welcome. Classes go from 5:30 to 6:10 p.m. June 24 through Sept. 9. New and continuing students may register during the first four classes, new students at the early session, continuing students between 6:10 and 6:40 p.m. Fees and registrations are due at class.

Beginning courses in youth, adult and senior golf will be offered at the Circle K Golf Ranch in Rainbow by golf pro Barry Krumwiede.

A 6-week youth class will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays from June 30 through July 30, with another session set for Aug. 6 through Sept. 10. The adult golf class meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays from June 25 through July 30 and again Aug. 6 through Sept. 10. The senior class sessions are 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays from June 22 through July 27 and Aug. 3 through Sept. 7.

Youth tennis camp meets from 9 to 11 a.m. July 11 through 15 and again July 25 through 29. Children age 8 through 15 are welcome. They will learn strokes, footwork, serving, rules and courtesy. Students need to bring rackets and a new can of tennis balls.

Basketball camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 through 15 at Live Oak Park, 2746 Reche Road. It is for beginning and intermediate players ages 7 through 12. Participants will learn passing, shooting and dribbling skills.

Mini-Hawk is a multi-sport camp that will be offered for children age 4 through 6 from 9 a.m. to noon June 27 through July. 1. The camp will introduce youngsters to soccer, flag football and basketball in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Multi Sport Camp for children age 7 through 12 will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 through 5. Soccer camp for children age 7 through 12 meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25 through 29 at Live Oak Park.

For information on fees and registration, call (760) 728-1671 or stop by the Fallbrook Community Center at 341 Heald Lane.

Debtors Anonymous meets

FALLBROOK ---- Debtors Anonymous meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Hilltop Center, 331 East Elder St. For information, call (760) 451-0163.

Western night planned in downtown Fallbrook

FALLBROOK ---- The Old West will be the theme of Fallbrook Connections Hot Summer Nights event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 24 on Main Street in downtown Fallbrook.

Admission is free. There will be animal displays, the chance to pan for gold and a performance by the Outlaws Gunfighters. Members of The Shootists will stroll Main Street dressed as pioneers, cowboys, dance-hall girls, cowgirls and other characters from the 1800s.

The musical group The Ruthless Cowboys will entertain. Vintage cars will be on display and a Western barbecue featuring tri-tip and ribs, coleslaw, beans and corn on the cob from the chuck wagons of Cask 'n' Cleaver, El Toro Market, the Packing House, Sweet Leilani's and the Rainbow Girls. Beer and wine will be sold, along with lemonade, soda and water.

The Connections networking group works together to promote the community and support business through referrals. For more information about Connections or its members, call (760)723-2232.

Adult literacy programs resume

SAN DIEGO ---- Starting July 1, the county library system will resume its adult literacy program, providing free volunteer training and a tutoring network at all of its branch libraries.

Five years ago, budget challenges led the library to close its own program and contract for the service through READ San Diego, which is the adult literacy program of the San Diego Public Library.

"By rebuilding this program, we intend to offer an additional portal to the resources of our global community for all of our residents, in a safe learning environment for all learners and tutors willing to commit time, resources and patience," County Library Director Jose ApontÈ said. "The literacy program provides another piece to our community's dynamic educational landscape, helping build a more competitive workforce and success in the global marketplace."

Working one-on-one with people to develop their basic reading and writing skills benefits not only the student, but the volunteer tutor as well. Few contributions to one's community are as gratifying as helping someone become competent and confident enough to help themselves and their families function fully at work, schoo, and at play, said ApontÈ.

The San Diego County Library serves 11 of the county's incorporated cities and 21 unincorporated communities, as well as small communities located on two mobile library routes. For information about becoming a volunteer adult literacy tutor or student within the County Library's area of service, call Outreach Librarian Amanda Schukle at (858) 694-2108.

Fathers beach party planned for today

ENCINITAS ---- The Fathers Resource Center, in conjunction with Encinitas Surfboards, Inc., will hold the the Father's Day 2005 Beach Party and Menehune (Hawaiian, for little people or children) Surf Classic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Moonlight Beach.

Booths will be up by 8 a.m., providing information, goods, services, face-painting, massages, balloons and juggling.

There will be a special Father/Child tandem division for children 12 and under.

Music and entertainment featuring live surf, roots, rock, reggae country and soul music from around the world will begin at 10 a.m., continuing until 5 p.m.

Headlining this year's show will be the Surfaris of "Wipeout" fame, the Insect Surfers, Ione Angeles and Band, Theo and Zydeco Patrol and the master drumming and dancing of the Ibra Fall People from Senegal, West Africa.

Win a new longboard or shortboard from Encinitas Surfboards, guitars from fender and Guitar Center or some of the other free items being given away.

Call Kahuna Bob's Surf School at (760) 721-7700 for more information about the beach party and surf classic or visit www.fathersresourcecenter.org. The event is free and open to the public. There is an entry fee for the contest.

Bloodmobile visit scheduled

ENCINITAS ---- The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept blood donations from 2 to 7 p.m. June 20 at Pat and Oscar's Restaurant, 965 Palomar Airport Road. The bloodmobile will be parked in the parking lot.

All donors at this drive will be awarded a new, limited edition "don8 blood" T-shirt and a voucher for a lunch special for one, donated by Pat and Oscar's and a voucher for a discounted round of golf at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook. Donors will also receive a medical history review and mini-physical which includes blood pressure, pulse, temperature and an iron level check.

Anyone who is at least 17, in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood. A good meal is recommended prior to donation.

The San Diego Blood Bank, a nonprofit organization, is the largest blood collection agency in San Diego County. A member of America's Blood Centers, a national network of community-based blood banks, the San Diego Blood Bank serves patients in 50 hospitals throughout Southern California.

For donor requirements or to make an appointment, call the San Diego Blood Bank at (800) 469-7322 or (760) 931-2050, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.

YMCA camp scholarships awarded

ENCINITAS ---- The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA will host and sponsor 130 Camp Pendleton children to attend the third annual YMCA Camp Operation Appreciation from June 20 through 24 at 200 Saxony Road.

Each child will be given the opportunity to experience Y-Camp to the fullest. The kids will visit Boomers, The Wave Water Park, Legoland, and more.

A majority of the scholarship recipients have parents that are deployed overseas, and it is the YMCA's intention to give these children a full week of fun and friendships.

The total donation value of camp scholarships given to the recipients by the YMCA is $15,000. For more information on Camp Operation Appreciation, call (760) 942-9622, Ext. 1226.

Summer day camp set

ENCINITAS ---- Seaside Day Camp is a ten-week summer program coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department of the city of Encinitas. The program will operate out of the Scout House in Glen Park in Cardiff from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, from June 20 through Aug. 26.

Activities will include arts and crafts, games, special events, sports, tournaments, plus field trips to the beach and local attractions.

Space is limited in the weekly camps and pre-registration is required.

For more information about the Seaside Day Camp, other Encinitas Parks and Recreation programs, or to register, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 633-2740, stop by the office at 505 South Vulcan Ave., or visit www.EncinitasRecReg.com.

Stroke screenings scheduled

CARLSBAD ---- Residents living in and around the Carlsbad area can be screened to reduce the risk of having a stroke. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. June 20 at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 6066 Corte Del Cedro.

A stroke, also known as a "brain attack," is ranked as the third leading killer in the world, and the second among women. Through preventive screenings, the risk of having a stroke can be greatly reduced.

Screenings are fast and painless. They involve the use of ultrasound technology, and scan for potential health problems related to blocked arteries which can lead to a stroke, aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which are a strong predictor of heart disease.

Life Line Screening will also offer a bone density screening for both men and women to assess risk for osteoporosis. Each screening requires about ten minutes to complete.

A complete vascular screening package, including the Stroke/Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Ankle Brachial Index (hardening of the arteries) is $109. The complete vascular package, including the osteoporosis screening, is $129.

For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, or to learn more about Life Line Screening, call (800) 697-9721. Pre-registration is required.

Tops meeting slated

CARLSBAD ---- Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will hold its weekly meeting from 5:45 to 7 p.m. June 20 at the Calavera Hills Recreation Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive.

Tops is a low-cost weight-loss support alternative to the more costly and highly publicized organizations. Tops uses weight loss software to help its international membership of all ages, sizes, and shapes lose weight, change to a healthier lifestyle and learn how to maintain that new lifestyle.

The weekly meetings on Mondays are fun and informative. The cost is $3.50 per month.

Visitors are welcome. For more information, visit www.tops.org or call (858) 831-9201.

Genealogy class offered

CARLSBAD ---- The Young People's Beginning Genealogy Class, sponsored by North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will be offered from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 20 through 24 in the Community Room of the Carlsbad Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive.

Students should have completed at least fifth grade.

There is no cost to attend these classes. For more information about registration, call (760) 757-0528.

New Horizons Band to offer summmer performance

CARLSBAD ---- The North Coast New Horizons Band will present its annual summer concert at 7 p.m. June 22 at the Museum of Making Music.

The band, directed by Allison Hargis is comprised of members aged 50 to 88. The concert will feature a sampling of patriotic tunes with hits like "Red, White and the Blues" and classics, such as "Lassus Trombone."

New Horizons is a national program that provides older adults with the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument or rekindle a former passion for making music.

The North Coast band has three different skill levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced that give all interested, the opportunity to participate. Members can choose to learn woodwind, brass or percussion instruments. The only requirements are enthusiasm and a dedication to learning.

The performance is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available.

For more information about the performance or about joining the band, contact Hargis at (858) 793-0223.

Bus rides available to summer camps

LA JOLLA ---- The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, will offer bus transportation to Camp Jaycee from several North County locations.

Camp Jaycee, located at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr., will run from June 20 through August 12 and will offer more than 40 full-day comprehensive camp options for children ages 10 months through 12th grade.

The camp experience will include surfing, water polo, theater, Web design, sports and teen camps. Most camps include swimming lessons taught by experienced instructors at the center's Olympic-sized pool.

The following bus pick up/drop off locations will be available for campers:

Carmel Valley: Del Mar Heights shopping center

Del Mar: Von's shopping center on Del Mar Heights Road

Encinitas: Parking lot of Temple Solelon El Camino Real

Rancho Bernardo: Bernardo Center Drive at Lomica Drive

Scripps Ranch: Edwards Theaters

For information or to request a Camp Jaycee 2005 catalog, call (858) 362-1132 or visit www.lfjcc.org.

Free summer lunches for children offered

ESCONDIDO ---- The city is participating in the Summer Food Service. In addition to the Escondido Union School District-sponsored sites at Lincoln and Central schools, lunches will be provided to children ages 1 through 18 free of charge at two additional locations in the city.

Meals will be provided during the summer months while school is not in session, weekdays from June 20 through Aug. 12, at the following times and locations:

Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Washington Park, 501 N. Rose St.

Noon to 1:30 p.m. (lunch) and 3 to 3:30 p.m. (snack) at the Cobblestone Village Apartments, 360 E. Washington Ave.

Barnes & Noble to host events

ESCONDIDO ---- Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 810 W. Valley Parkway, will host these events. For information, call (760) 480-2760.

Pajamarama Storytime, featuring Barbara Anne Skalak's "Waddle, Waddle, Quack, Quack, Quack," will be held at 6 p.m. June 20.

Lit Fix for Teens book group will meet at 7 p.m. June 22. The group will discuss "Hairstyles of the Damned" by Joe Meno, a look at the need to belong and the realities of being an adolescent in America.

Parent & Tot Storytime, featuring "Skippyjon Jones" by Judy Schachner, will be held at 11 a.m. June 23.

Children's activities related to Sam McBratney's "Guess How Much I Love You" and "You're All My Favorites," will be offered at 11 a.m. June 25.

Philosophical Library to host events

ESCONDIDO ---- The Philosophical Library, 507 S. Escondido Blvd., will host these events. For reservations and information, call (760) 745-2724. A donation of $5 is requested for each event, unless otherwise noted.

7 p.m. June 24: Popcorn and Movie Night, featuring "Powaqqatsi," the second part of a trilogy about the Hopi culture. Reserve to the phone number above.

1 to 3 p.m. June 25: Creative Writing Workshop with Gywn Henry.

3:30 to 5 p.m. June 25: Animal Communication Class with animal psychic Reyon and Kito Kat. Cost is $15 and $10 for children younger than 18. Register to (760) 487-1690.

2 p.m. June 26: Secular Forum, featuring a documentary/lecture by David Ray Griffin called "9/11: How Should Religious People Respond?"

GOP women to host medical attorney

ESCONDIDO ---- Dr. Madeleine Cosman will present "Illegal Immigration and California Medicine" at a luncheon meeting of the Escondido Republican Women Federated at 11:30 a.m. June 28 at the Escondido Country Club. Cosman is a medical attorney, who lectures worldwide on constitutional and medical law and ethics. She has written 15 books, one of which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Luncheon cost is $13.50. Reserve with Mary Ann Fulton at (760) 746-9917 or e-mail lhfulton@alum.mit.edu.

Vintage bridal gowns on display

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Historical Society's latest exhibit features vintage bridal gowns, flower girls dresses and a mother-of-the-bride dress in the 1890s Victorian Home, which is part of the Heritage Walk Museum in Grape Day Park. The majority of the elaborate gowns were worn between 1890 and 1910. The exhibit will run through June 25.

Newly donated and on view for the first time is Sally Hoffman's 1936 wedding dress. The stylish sheath is on view in the parlor, along with her mother, Emma's, wedding dress. The Rev. William and Emma Hoffmann lived in the home for nearly 80 years before it was moved to Grape Day Park.

Heritage Walk Museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Group tours are available at other times with an appointment. Suggested donation is $3. For information, call (760) 743-8207 or e-mail ehs@escondidohistoricalsociety.org.

Fourth of July fireworks on tap

VALLEY CENTER ---- Michael Crews Development and Helping Others More Efficiently, or HOME, will present Valley Center's annual Fourth of July celebration at 5 p.m. July 4 at the Valley Center High School football stadium. Fireworks will shoot off at 9 p.m.

Kids can play on a giant inflatable slide, a 32-foot rock climbing wall and an inflatable combination slide. With a one-time, $1 donation to the high school, participants can ride and play games for free all evening. Games for children ages 3 and older, such as an egg toss, three-legged race and gunny sack race, will begin at 6:15 p.m. Face-painting and refreshments will be available. Arctic Heat, a high-energy, family-oriented band will entertain.

Bring a picnic basket and blanket. Local clubs and school groups will sell refreshments such as kettle corn, burgers, bratwurst, nachos and chili Fritos. Alcohol, tobacco and pets are not allowed on the school campus.

For information, call Dawn at (760) 749-1919.

Swim programs offered for all ages, abilities

ESCONDIDO ---- Learn to swim programs and exercise classes are offered for all ages and abilities at the Charles Hulme Community Therapy Pool, 420 N. Falconer St., on the Nicolaysen Center campus. For information, call (760) 781-3077.

Escondido Humane Society needs help

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Humane Society, a not-for-profit organization, provides housing and adoption services for hundreds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals each month. Volunteer assistance is needed in the following areas.

Wooden signs for livestock and horses. The society's large livestock paddocks are at the entry to the EHS grounds.

Electrician to donate time to help put in electrical strips in the cattery and to make sure the current electric can hold more power.

Painting and paint, inside and outside.

Landscapers or a garden club to donate time and expertise to maintain the plants on the grounds.

For information, call Leslie Anne Mogul at (760) 746-1927.

OASIS to offer classes for seniors

ESCONDIDO ---- OASIS will offer these classes for seniors at its education center in Robinson's-May South, third floor, Westfield Shoppingtown North County. Preregistration is required. Call (760) 432-0635.

Rosemary Kimbal will present "Chinese Calligraphy" from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, June 22 through July 6. Cost is $14.

Archaeologist Eugene Lutes will present "Anasazi Culture" from 10:30 a.m. to noon June 23. Cost is $4.

Chili cook-off set at fire house

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN ---- The Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual chili cook-off and ice cream freeze-out from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 2 at the fire house, near the intersection of S-6 and S-7 on top of the mountain.

All entrants are welcome. Entrants must supply all ingredients and equipment. Cooking and preparation will begin at 11 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. with judging by Palomar Mountain community dignitaries. For information, call (760) 742-3701 or e-mail palomarapples@earthlink.net.

'Soft Watercolor' class offered

ESCONDIDO ---- Watercolorist Tom Tiedeman will teach "Soft Watercolors" through the Palomar College Venture Program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 and 16 at the college's Escondido Education Center. Cost is $59. To enroll, call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2702. For information, call Tiedeman at (760) 743-1474.

Salvation Army show benefits youth camp

ESCONDIDO ---- The San Diego North County Women's Auxiliary of the Salvation Army held a barbershop cabaret show June 5 in the Champagne Village Hall to benefit the Sierra Del Mar Camp in Ramona, which was badly damaged in the 2003 fire.

Guests were welcomed by auxiliary President Dee Siltanen and the opening prayer was given by Major Carol Hassler, Oceanside Corps officer. Quartets Rollin' Tones and The Gospel Truth entertained about 200 guests.

The event netted $2,600 for the camp. Lt. Col. Diane O'Brien, divisional director of women's ministries and auxiliaries, told guests about the camp and the work being done there for the youths attending during the summer. Capt. Derrick and Angela Strickland, Escondido Corps officers, gave the benediction.

Kohl's names Kids Who Care

NORTH COUNTY ---- Kohl's Department Stores has named the recipients of its volunteer recognition program, 2005 Kids Who Care. Each of the 1,160 winners will receive a $50 gift card and certificate of recognition and will be eligible for additional recognition, including $1,000 and $5,000 scholarships for their post-secondary education. Local recipients of the honor include Tanya Gillis, 16, of Escondido, who made surgery dolls for Children's Hospital; Laura Anderson, 12, of Ramona, who volunteered at a therapeutic horsemanship program for children and adults; and Shelley Ng, 18, of Poway, who was a Link crew leader at school. Regional and national winners will be announced in July.

Kids activities set at library

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., will host these activities for children. Call (760) 839-4837.

Swazzle's "Hazel and the Dragon," a live puppet show featuring Hazel, a brave little squirrel, and Filbert, a not-so-brave prince, will be presented for all ages at 3:30 p.m. June 20.

Second- through sixth-graders can listen to castle tales and create a craft from 10 to 11 a.m. June 24.

Writer to speak at RB library

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Marlo Miller, former manager of the Esmeralda Book Store, will be the guest speaker at the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library's next Brown Bag Program scheduled for 12:15 p.m. June 22 in the second-floor Community Room at the library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Miller's topic will be "Books Around the World."

Coffee and cookies will be served, and attendees are invited to bring a bag lunch. Admission is free. For information, call (858) 592-0177.

Author to speak at Poway Library

POWAY ---- Author Graham Mackintosh will speak and present a slide show about his extensive travels in Baja California at the Friends of the Poway Library's Afternoon With an Author adult enrichment program scheduled for noon June 24 in the meeting room at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.

Mackintosh has published three books about his explorations of the area ---- "Into a Desert Place," "Journey With a Baja Burro" and "Nearer My Dog to Thee."

Attendees are invited to bring their own lunches. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Admission is free.

Ramona Air Show set for June 25, 26

RAMONA ---- The Ramona Air Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 25 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26 at the Ramona Airport.

The event will include aircraft fly-bys, displays and rides; food vendors; and plenty of ground activities for families. In addition, a Hot Rod show featuring vintage dragsters and show cars is planned for June 26. There also will be a race between airplanes and dragsters.

Cost of admission is $5 for adults; children younger than 12 will be admitted free. Proceeds from the event will benefit families of aerial fire fighters who have died in the line of duty, as well as scholarships for local students pursing careers in aviation and fire fighting.

Volunteers also are needed for the event. For information, call (760) 522-1777 or visit www.RamonaAirShow.com.

Fabulous Ultratones to kick off concert series

POWAY ---- This year's Target Summer Concerts in the Park Series, co-sponsored by the city of Poway, will kick off with the Fabulous UItratones at 5:30 p.m. June 26 at Lake Poway. The concerts will continue every Sunday (except July 3) through Aug. 21, alternating between Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road; and Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road.

Based in San Diego, the Fabulous Ultratones is a nine-member dance band that features full instrumentation, vocal harmonies and a charismatic personality. The group performs everything from swing, Latin and standards to contemporary music.

Other concerts in the series are scheduled as follows:

July 10: Judy Taylor and the Wild Oats, Old Poway Park.

July 17: Ranch Rockers, Lake Poway.

July 24: Tami Thomas Big Band, Old Poway Park.

July 31: JD and the Blues Brothers, Lake Poway.

Aug. 7: The Big Mo Band, Old Poway Park.

Aug. 14: Joe Rathburn's Island, Lake Poway.

Aug. 21: Virtual Strangers, Old Poway Park.

For information about concerts at Lake Poway, call (858) 668-4770. For information about concerts at Old Poway Park, call (858) 668-4576.

Lunch at Outback to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs

POWAY ---- A lunch to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego's Sulpizio and 4S Ranch branches will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. June 26 at the Outback Steakhouse, 14701 Pomerado Road. Cost for lunch is $10; drinks must be purchased separately.

Raffle tickets for prizes such as T-shirts, Outback Steakhouse dinners, gift baskets and other items will be available for sale during the event. Entertainment will be provided by club members.

For information, call Christine Wenzel at (619) 298-3520.

Summer camp offered for youths

RANCHO PENASQUITOS ---- Outpost Summer Camp is an American Camp Association accredited day camp conducted at the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve.

The camp offers two programs: Outpost Summer Camp for campers in kindergarten through fifth grade; and Senior Outpost for sixth- through ninth-graders. The camp runs in three-week sessions from June 27 through Aug. 26.

Enrollment is under way for all sessions. Parents can choose to enroll their children for two, three or five days per week. Door-to-door transportation is available in Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley and Del Mar.

In addition, a Junior Counselor program is available for students entering grades 10 through 12. The program requires a three-week commitment during one of the sessions, as well as additional training in late June. Junior counselors help supervise small groups of school-age children as they participate in daily camp activities. There is no cost to participate in this program.

For information, visit www.outpostsummercamps.com or call (858) 487-6000.

California Indian basketweavers to gather

PALA ---- The California Indian Basketweavers Association will hold its 15th annual gathering June 24 and 25 on the Pala Indian Reservation.

The gathering will bring together California Indian basketweavers from throughout the state. The June 24 event is set aside for association members and their guests. Events on June 25 are open to the public and will include basketweaving demonstrations, panel discussions and CIBA's fund-raiser donation drawing. Prizes will include California Indian basketry, original artwork and other donated items. In addition, more than 80 baskets from throughout the state will be featured in the 2005 Basketweavers Showcase. Admission is free.

For information, call (530) 272-5500, e-mail gathering@ciba.org or visit www.ciba.org.

Jewish Family Service office renamed

RANCHO BERNARDO ----- Jewish Family Service has renamed its Rancho Bernardo Office as the North County Inland Office to better reflect the community it serves.

The North County Inland Office, at 16776 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 206, offers affordable individual, family and couple's therapy, as well as support groups and psychological testing.

For information, call (858) 674-6441 or visit www.jfssd.org. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call (877) 537-1818.

CPR, first aid class scheduled

SAN MARCOS ---- A cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid class will be offered at 3 p.m. June 23 at AmeriCare Adult Day Health Care Center, 340 Rancheros Drive, Suite 196. Cost is $30 for CPR only; $40 for CPR and first aid. To register, call AmeriCare at (760) 682-2424.

Enjoy a 'Concert in the Garden'

SAN MARCOS ---- Dylan's Steel Band will perform as part of the Summer Concerts in the Gardens series sponsored by the city of San Marcos and the Rotary Club of San Marcos at 7:30 p.m. June 26 at the Wood House in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road.

Concert-goers are invited to bring low-back chairs or blankets for picnic seating. Desserts and beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased at the door or in advance at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Children younger than 10 will be admitted free. For information, call (760) 744-9000.

DAR meeting to feature flag retirement ceremony

SAN MARCOS ---- The Rincon del Diablo chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at noon June 25 at the San Marcos home of Florence Ferguson, the chapter's vice regent. The gathering will be a joint meeting with the Presidio Hills chapter of the Children of the American Revolution and will feature a flag retirement ceremony.

For an invitation to the meeting or membership information about the Rincon del Diablo chapter of DAR, call Regent Jackie Peterson at (858) 679-8612.

For information about the Presidio Hills chapter of CAR, call Ferguson at (760) 510-9044.

Swim club seeks new members

OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside Vista All-Stars Swim Club holds year-round swimming from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Marshall Street pool; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Brooks Street pool and 7 to 10 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at The Wave. For more information, call (760) 435-1031.

Bridge lessons offered

OCEANSIDE ---- Beginning and intermediate bridge lessons and games are held at the Senior Citizens Center East in the Mission San Luis Rey area from noon to 3 p.m. Fridays. Everyone is welcome. Call Dee at (760) 433-6801 for more information.

Tours of Mission San Luis Rey set

OCEANSIDE ---- Special behind the scene tours of Mission San Luis Rey will be hold June 20, July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and 22 and Sept. 12 and 26. The tour starts at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $7 and ages 5 and under are free. The length of the tour is typically two hours in duration.

Visitors should arrive at least 30 minutes early in order to park and check in at the museum desk. Visit www.sanluisrey.org or call the museum office at (760) 757-3651, Ext. 115.

Youth sailing lessons offered

OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Yacht Club is offering youth sailing instruction for children ages 8 to 12. OYC's five-day program focuses on learning the basic skills of seamanship and safety. Lessons are $125 per child for beginners and $75 per child for intermediate.

Student to instructor ratio is 10 to 1, allowing ASA certified instructor to teach sailing and ensure the safety of children. Courses begin in June and continue throughout the summer. Visit www.oceansideyc.com and click on the Learn to Sail link or call Rachel Miller at (760) 72205751. Yacht Club membership is not required.

Albania is topic of program

OCEANSIDE ---- A program entitled "The Little House on the Prairie in Albania" will be presented by Pat Kellenbarger at 1 p.m., following lunch at 11:45 a.m., June 28 in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside, 2001 El Camino Real.

The catered lunch includes tea sandwiches, salad and birthday cake and the cost is $5. Call Laila Charlson at (760) 967-6439 for reservations.

Mission schedules trip to Ireland

OCEANSIDE ---- Mission San Luis Rey has made arrangements for a special 10-day excursion to Ireland Oct. 17 to 26. The trip will begin in the thriving capital city of Dublin and end in the starkly beautiful mountains of Galway. Travel stops include shopping for crystal in Waterford, climbing to the Blarney Stone, the Ring of Kerry in Killarney, the Kylemore Abbey in Galway, the city of Knock and a dinner in the Bunratty Castle in Shannon.

The price of $2,525 includes round-trip airfare from Los Angeles, accommodations in first class and superior tourist class hotels, breakfast and diner daily, sightseeing as per itinerary, land transportation by luxury motor coach, all entrance fees, all transfers and baggage handling fees, all airline and hotel taxes and service charges. A single room supplement is available.

Space is limited. For more information and to make reservations by July 11, contact Eileen Costa at (760) 757-3659, Ext. 146 or visit the Web site at www.sanluisrey.org.

Oceanside Elks hold bingo

OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 will hold bingo at 1 p.m. today at 444 Country Club Lane. A free hamburger, fries and soda will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to all who buy in. Call (760) 433-1561.

Surface Design on Fabric is topic of workshop

OCEANSIDE ---- Internationally exhibited artist Christie Dunning will hold a one-day workshop, "Surface Design on Fabric," from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26 at the Oceanside Museum of Art School of Art, 219 N. Coast Highway. The class will explore different ways to get color onto fabric, including dyeing, overdyeing, printing, painting and stamping. Class fee is $65 for OMA members, $70 for nonmembers, plus a $33 materials fee. Upon registration, students will be provided with a list of additional supplies needed. Call (760) 721-2787.

Tiny Tot classes scheduled

OCEANSIDE ---- Three new Tiny Tot classes for children ages four and a half to 6 years old will be offered at the Melba Bishop Recreation Center, 5306 North River Road. The summer classes will give children the opportunity to engage in activities such as arts and crafts, math and science and language and literature. Each course is designed to address developmental skills in a fun recreational setting. Two summer sessions will be offered:

Adventure with Literature ---- Tuesdays, June 28 to July 19 and July 27 to Aug. 16. Cost is $32 per session with a $10 material fee.

Kids in the Kitchen ---- Wednesdays, June 29 to July 20 and July 27 to Aug. 17. Cost is $32 per session with a $12 material fee.

Paint 'n Stuff ---- Thursdays, June 30 to July 21 and July 21 to Aug. 18. Cost is $32 per session with a $10 material fee.

For more information, call (760) 435-5550.

Parade entries and volunteers sought

OCEANSIDE ---- Planning for this year's Freedom Days Parade is well underway and MainStreet Oceanside is seeking help and participation from the community. This is a fun opportunity to get family, friends, club or group together and show community spirit. Businesses can also showcase their product of service in front of more than 5,000 spectators.

This year's parade will be held at 10 a.m. July 2. Volunteers will be needed for check-in and street marshal positions on parade day between the hours of 7 a.m. and noon. Download an application at www.MSOceanside.com or call (760) 754-4512.

Agua Hedionda Creek cleanup set

VISTA ---- The city of Vista will host a cleanup of Agua Hedionda Creek from 10 a.m. to noon June 25. Volunteers can choose to participate in any one of the following event sites: Buena Vista Park off Shadowridge Drive and Antigua Drive; the west side of Green Oak Road and Melrose Drive; the east side of Greek Oak Road and Sycamore Avenue; and Shadowridge Drive and Sycamore Drive in the Stater Bros. shopping center.

Volunteers will receive community service hours, refreshments and a free T-shirt. Gloves and bags will be provided for all participants. Contact Linda Isakson at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1373.

Adult Day Health Center holds rummage sale

VISTA ---- North County Adult Day Health Center, a division of Adult Protective Services, Inc., will hold a rummage sale June 24 and 25 at 651 Eucalyptus Ave. This will be the last rummage sale before the organization moves to its new facility.

The money raised will be used for new activity equipment such as a big-screen TV, a sound system for music, and more. Donations of used goods to sell are appreciated. For more information, call (760) 758-2210.

Health fair for seniors upcoming

VISTA ---- A senior fair will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. June 21 at the Townsite Community, 642 Vista Village Drive. There will be a chiropractor, dentist, hearing screenings and glucose testing. Those who want a glucose test need to eat early and light.

Free grab bars, smoke detectors and minor home repairs will be available, as well as a number of companies and services to explain their programs. A pharmacist will answer questions about medications and everyone will be given a free Vial of Life to place on their refrigerator.

The event is sponsored by Interfaith Community Services. Call (760) 941-0140.

Premier to benefit Children's Hospital

VISTA ---- The fifth Annual San Diego Children's Hospital Fund-raiser will feature a premiere performance of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," sponsored by Sam's Club and the city of Vista, at 8 p.m. June 21 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Gates open at 7 p.m. Gold seats, which are the first five rows of reserved seats, are $20 each.

Seats in the sixth row back are $15 each. All lawn seating is $10 per person. For tickets, call the VisTix Ticket Office at (760) 724-2110. All proceeds go to Children's Hospital.

Tri City Computer Club meets

OCEANSIDE ---- Tri City Computer Club will meet at 1 p.m. June 21 at the Salvation Army Community Center, 3935 Lake Blvd. The speaker will be past President and computer sleuth Aubrey Stewart, who will demonstrate "Intel in a Box ---- Build Your Own Computer." This is a two-part program. Part I is a show-and-tell program featuring a seminar video and literature handouts, plus a special gift from Intel for all those attendees who complete and turn in a feedback survey.

All components to build a top of the line PC can be ordered prior to this meeting or at the seminar. A hot lunch will be available at noon by calling (760) 631-8279 the day before the meeting. Seniors are $3; others are $5. The club is for both beginning and advanced computer users. For more information, visit www.tricitycomputerclub.com.

Genealogy class offered

CARLSBAD---- The Young People's Beginning Genealogy Class, sponsored by North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will be offered from 1to 2:30 p.m.June 20 through 24 in the Community Room of the Carlsbad Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Students should have completed at least fifth grade. There is no cost to attend these classes. For more information about registration call (760) 757-0528.

California Indian basketweavers to gather

PALA ---- The California Indian Basketweavers Association will hold its 15th annual gathering June 24 and 25 on the Pala Indian Reservation.

The gathering will bring together California Indian basketweavers from throughout the state. The June 24 event is set aside for association members and their guests. Events on June 25 are open to the public and will include basketweaving demonstrations, panel discussions and CIBA's fund-raiser donation drawing. Prizes will include California Indian basketry, original artwork and other donated items. In addition, more than 80 baskets from throughout the state will be featured in the 2005 Basketweavers Showcase. Admission is free.

For information, call (530) 272-5500, e-mail gathering@ciba.org or visit www.ciba.org.