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North County Community News: Angel Society approves donations
By: North County Times | ∞
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Angel Society Board of Directors recently approved $23,625 in donations to the following local organizations:
The Fallbrook Angel Society uses proceeds from the Angel Thrift Shop, member dues and other donations to fund requests for worthy community projects. All the merchandise sold in the Angel Shop comes from community donations. The Angel Shop accepts donations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at the shop at 1002 S. Main St.
Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society to meet
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society will meet at 7 p.m. March 9 at the society museum at 123 W. Alvarado St. Guest speaker George Rossman from the California Institute of Technology will speak on "An Update on Tourmaline." Call (760) 728-1130.
Knights of Columbus plan dinner dance
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Knights of Columbus will host a St. Patrick's dinner dance beginning at 6 p.m. March 11 in Sheridan Hall at St. Peter's Catholic Community at 450 S. Stage Coach Lane.
The meal features corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and dessert. There will be an Irish pub and entertainment by Kevin Moyles and the Shamrockers and an Irish dancer.
Tickets are $25 per person. Proceeds benefit local charities and organizations. For advance tickets and reservations, call (760) 728-3229.
Senior center sponsors tour
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Senior Center is accepting reservations for a trip to Four Queens in downtown Las Vegas May 2 through 4. The bus loads at 8:30 a.m. and departs at 9 a.m. from the Fallbrook Senior Center at 399 Heald Lane. Forty people are needed for the trip.
Cost is $103 per person double occupancy, $140 single occupancy. Seats will be assigned when paid, and there will be no cancellations after April 10 unless a replacement is found. Call (760) 728-4498 or Dee at (760) 723-7469 for reservations.
Blood drives scheduled
FALLBROOK ---- The San Diego Blood Bank will conduct blood drives in the Fallbrook area as follows:
Donors at these drives will receive a limited-edition blood bank "do it for the doughnut t-shirt," a voucher for two free admissions to the San Diego Natural History Museum's exhibit "Genome: The Secret of How Life Works" and a voucher for a free whale-watching trip from Helgren's Oceanside Sportfishing & Islandia Sportfishing. Due to rising fuel costs, there will be a $5 surcharge per person.
Donors also will receive a medical history review and mini-physical, which includes blood pressure, pulse and temperature checks.
Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good health may be eligible to donate. A good meal is recommended prior to donation.
For information or to make an appointment, call (800) 4MY-SDBB or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Senior care programs offered
ENCINITAS ---- Services for the elderly are offered through the Encinitas program called Community Action to Reach the Elderly. These include: Vial of Life, Gatekeeper, Postal Alert, Home Safety Check, You Are Not Alone, and Are You Okay. To register, call Gloria Aronson at (760) 943-2255.
Wildlife volunteers meet March 5
ENCINITAS ---- Wildlife Assist, an emergency response organization for wildlife in trouble, needs kind-hearted North County people to rescue and transport injured wildlife. Wildlife Assist will hold a recruiting session at 2 p.m. March 5 at the Encinitas Community Center, Room 119, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Call (619) 921-6044 or visit the Web site athttp://www.wildlifeassist.org.
Toastmasters meet weekly
ENCINITAS ---- Encinitas Toastmasters teaches how to rid yourself of nervousness when speaking in public during its meetings at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Villa Encinitas, 504 El Camino Real, second floor. Call (858) 610-4266 or visit the Web site at http://www.esbtoastmasters.org.
10th annual Herb Festival set
ENCINITAS ---- Quail Botanical Gardens will host the 10th Annual Herb Festival, with Spring Plant Sale and Tomatomania March 11 and 12 at the gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. More than 20 speakers will discuss unique aspects of herbalism, including herb growing and landscaping, skin care products and native medicinal plants and cooking with herbs.
Popular gardener and author Felder Rushing is a featured speaker at 1 p.m. March 11 and will also be signing his new book "Tough Plants for California Gardens."
The festival also offers tea tastings and herb walks through the Native American garden as well as several events geared toward children. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for kids ages 3 to 12. Call (760) 436-3036, Ext. 206 or visit the Web site at http://www.qbgardens.com.
Used book sale held March 12
CARDIFF ---- The Alpert Mendelson Library of Temple Solel will hold its annual used book sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 12 at the temple's Purim Carnival, 3575 Manchester Ave. The sale will feature thousands of general interest books for adults and kids, plus audiobooks, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs and games. Call Katherine Blumberg or Joan Tedlow at (760) 436-0654.
Ugly dogs to strut their stuff
DEL MAR ---- The 11th annual Ugly Dog Show, hosted by the Del Mar Kiwanis Club, will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. (registration begins at 10 a.m.) March 12 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Paddock area, Jimmy Durante Boulevard.Categories include a St. Patrick's Day-themed costume contest, best tricks, cutest dog and best mutt.
The event will benefit Rancho Coastal Humane Society Safehouse Program and the Helen Woodward Therapeutic Riding Program. Cost is $7 for adults, $2 for ages 12 and under. Call (858) 755-5913 or e-mail sheilam@bigplanet.com, or visit the Web site at http://www.uglydogcontest.org.
Band concertset for March 4
CARLSBAD ---- The San Dieguito Union High School District Honor Band will perform at 7 p.m. March 4 at La Costa Canyon High School, Thompson Performing Arts Theater, 1 Maverick Way.
'Penguin' film screens March 9
CARLSBAD ----- "March of the Penguins," featuring the voice of Morgan Freeman, will be screened from 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 9 in the Auditorium,Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Filmmaker Luc Jacquet spent over a year braving the frigid temperatures of the South Pole to film this annual ritual of the penguins, and "March of the Penguins" documents their brave struggle to survive, as well as the close emotional bonds between the penguin families.
Call (760) 602-4650.
Jewelry trunk show planned
CARLSBAD ---- Meet local artist Morgan Soule at Morgan Jean's Jewelry Trunk Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 16 and 17 at The M Collection, 2971 State St., and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 18 at The M Collection, 466 N. Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas.
Call (760) 720-1252 or visit the Web site at http://www.themcollection.com.
In a continued effort to help homeless people in North County, during the trunk show, customers are encouraged to bring gently worn clothing for donation to North County Solutions for Change. Visit the Web site at http://www.solutionsforchange.org.
Ray Bradbury Visits library
CARLSBAD ---- Carlsbad City Library's second "Carlsbad Reads Together" is a community-wide reading program with a full schedule of events and discussions centered on Ray Bradbury's acclaimed classic, "Fahrenheit 451."
Bradbury will discuss his work at 7 p.m. April 8 in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. Bradbury's best known and most beloved books include "Fahrenheit 451," "The Martian Chronicles," "The Illustrated Man" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Bradbury also will sign copies of his books. Call (760) 602-2012.
Series screens Bradbury films
CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Film Series will screen presentations of Ray Bradbury's works including "Fahrenheit 451" at 6 p.m. April 12; "Something Wicked This Way Comes" at 6 p.m. April 19; and "The Illustrated Man" at 6 p.m. April 26, in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane.
Post-film discussions will be led by local North County Times television columnist Ann Zivotsky. Call (760) 602-2012 or visit the Web site at http://www.carlsbadlibrary.org.
Camp Hope offers help for kids
CARLSBAD ---- Hospice of the North Coast is accepting reservations for the 10th Annual Camp H.O.P.E. weekend for children ages 6 to 20 and their families who are grieving the death of a loved one.The camp will be held June 9 to 11 at Green Oak Ranch in Vista at 1237 Green Oak Road. Camp H.O.P.E. will include meals, a private cabin, support groups, arts and crafts, swimming, a climbing wall and opportunities to learn more about handling grief, all in a caring, healing environment.
Reservations and a pre-camp interview are required for first-time camp participants. Call (760) 431-4100.
Friday fish dinners to begin today
ESCONDIDO ---- The Knights of Columbus will host its annual fish dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, today through April 14 (except March 17), at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 515 W. Valley Parkway. The menu will include fish, fries, shrimp, soup, cole slaw, dessert, coffee and punch. Cost is $6.95 to $7.95.
Pre-Spring Plant Sale on tap
VALLEY CENTER ---- The Dos Valles Garden Club will hold its Pre-Spring Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 4 at the Martin Gang Ranch, 28933 Cole Grade Road.
The sale will feature a wide variety of spring bedding plants, pansies and perennials that have just been donated by the Temecula Nursery. There also will be an array of succulents, cactuses, ornamentals, landscape plants, agapanthus, Kangaroo Paws, ferns, large ficus benjamina (weeping fig) and tomatoes.
Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Information: Linda at (760) 751-2874, Kathy at (760) 749-6774 or http://www.dosvallesgardenclub.org.
Register for city recreation classes
ESCONDIDO ---- Registration for the spring session of recreation classes offered through the city's community services department will start March 6. Most classes begin the week of April 3.
A wide variety of classes are scheduled for adults in computers, personal enrichment, arts and crafts, music, dance, health and fitness, tennis and golf. For youths, classes will be offered in arts and crafts, preschool, animal exploration, cooking, yoga, dance, music, gymnastics, tennis, ice skating and golf.
New classes offered for adults include "Poker---- Texas Hold 'Em," "Beaded Bracelet ---- Spring Garland," "Mosaic Art II" and "Glass Fusing ---- What's It All About." New activities for youths include "Itsy Bitsy Yoga ---- Infants, Tots and Tykes," "Baby and Grownup," "Guard Start," "Junior Lifeguard Training," and "Learn-to-Swim in Spring."
The spring recreation activities brochure with a registration form is available at City Hall, the East Valley Community Center, the Escondido Sports Center, or online at http://www.escondido.org/recreation.
All classes require preregistration. Registration by mail, fax or online begins March 4.
Walk-in registration at City Hall, 201 N. Broadway, or at the East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Parkway, begins March 6. Phone-in registration begins March 20. For information, call (760) 839-4691 or e-mail recreation@escondido.org.
'Love Is in the Air' concert set
ESCONDIDO ---- The Patio Playhouse Community Theater will present a one-time-only performance of "Love Is in the Air" at 7 p.m. March 5 at the theater, 201 E. Grand Ave., Suite 1D. Enter through the patio on Kalmia Street.
The concert will feature the best of Patio Playhouse's vocal talent accompanied by live music. Songs range from Broadway to pop, and revolve around the theme of love. Proceeds will benefit the community theater group. Tickets cost $15. Reservations: (760) 746-6669, http://www.patioplayhouse.com.
Library's morning movie series continues
ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Public Library's Wednesday Morning Movie Series will continue with "Romeo + Juliet" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes at 10 a.m. March 8 and "Welcome to Mooseport" starring Ray Romano and Gene Hackman at 10 a.m. March 22 in the Turrentine Room at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Admission is free. For information, call (760) 839-4656 or visit http://www.library.escondido.org/media/film.htm.
'The Kite Runner,' Afghan experience presentation set
ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Public Library will present "Afghanistan: The Afghan Experience and 'The Kite Runner'" with Dr. Mir Hekmatullah Sadat at 7 p.m. March 9 at the main library, 239 S. Kalmia St. This is another event being offered as part of the library's Escondido Reads: One City, One Book program, where everyone in Escondido is encouraged to read Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner."
Sadat is writing a dissertation on "The Kite Runner" and its relevance to the cultural and political experience of Afghans. He recently contributed to the History Channel's "The Mystery of the Afghan Gold." He received his doctorate from the Claremont Graduate University in Claremont.
For a schedule of Escondido Reads: One City, One Book events, go to http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/library/escondidoreads or call (760) 839-4601.
Mystery readers, writing group to meet
ESCONDIDO ---- Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 810 W. Valley Parkway, will hold these events for adults. For information, call (760) 480-2760.
Hearing loss support group to meet
ESCONDIDO ---- The Hearing Loss Association of America, North County Support Group, will meet at 10 a.m. March 11 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Cass Martinson will talk about her companion hearing dog. There also will be a coffee break and raffle with 50-50 drawing. For information, call Jeanne at (760) 747-9351.
Museum, Youtheatre plan 2nd Saturday events
ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Children's Museum and Patio Playhouse Youtheatre will host the following 2nd Saturday events March 11. Information: (760) 233-7755, http://www.escondidochildrensmuseum.org.
Youth theater members will perform two Russian folk tales, "The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship" and "The Snow Queen," at 1 p.m. at the Santa Fe Depot in Grape Day Park, in front of the children's museum. Admission is free.
The museum will celebrate St. Patrick's Day and host a performance by Alexis Isaac, an award-winning, 11-year-old Irish dancer at 2 p.m. at the museum, 380 N. Escondido Blvd. Following the show, children can join in a treasure hunt for a "pot of gold" filled with treats. The events are free with admission to the museum, which is $4 per person; free for members and children younger than 12 months.
Glass artist to give studio tours, demos
ESCONDIDO ---- Escondido artist Joan Irving will open her studio from noon to 4 p.m. March 11 for hourly studio tours and demonstrations of her unique approach to creating modern art glass. Admission is free.
Recently featured on KUSI-TV morning news, Irving is best known to Escondido locals for her public art installations on East Valley Parkway. Her award-winning fine art glass windows are signature features at San Diego International Airport.
The Joan Irving Studio is at 451 E. Valley Parkway. For information, call (858) 753-9738.
Seniors offered health services
ESCONDIDO ---- The Senior Service Council will offer these free services for seniors in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex). Call (760) 480-0611.
Daley Ranch hikes planned
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.
The hike schedule and trail map are online at http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us.
Reservations are requested. Call (760) 839-4680. A shuttle with handicapped accessibility runs on Sundays.
Parkinson's support group to meet
LA JOLLA ---- The Parkinson's Resource Organization will hold a support group meeting for caregivers from 7 to 9 p.m. March 15 at Scripps Mende Well Being, 4305 La Jolla Village Drive. There is no charge; however, due to parking restrictions, reservations are required. Call (877) 775-4111.
The group is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to helping families affected by Parkinson's disease, through emotional and educational support, a monthly newsletter and providing respite for caregivers.
Local families sought for exchange students
NORTH COUNTY ---- ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking local host families for boys and girls from a variety of countries around the world. These students are ages 15 to 18, and are coming to North County for the upcoming high school year or semester. For information, call (800) 733-2773.
Republican Women's Federated meets
OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Republican Women's Federated will meet at 11 a.m. March 8 at the El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. Guest speaker will be Jack Orr, local lobbyist. Luncheon reservations are required. Call Betty at (760) 439-7984 by March 6. Guests are encouraged and welcome.
Artists' reception on tap
POWAY ---- The Poway Woman's Club will host an artists' reception from 2 to 4 p.m. March 4 for its 16th "Celebrate Women Art Exhibit" at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road.
The exhibition runs through March 28 at the arts center. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Call (858) 748-4492.
Women's group to host storytellers
RANCHO PENASQUITOS ---- The Diamond Gateway Women's Organization will meet at 7 p.m. March 9 in the Sandpiper Room at the Doubletree Golf Resort, 14455 Penasquitos Drive.
The meeting will feature a presentation by the Patchwork Players. Storytellers James Nelson-Lucas and Patti Christensen will relate tales of old heroes and their adventures, spooky stories from the Isles, and humorous stories of magical folk, luck and misfortune.
Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Call Judy at (858) 484-9684.
'Women in the Workplace' series to begin
RANCHO BERNARDO --- The Church at Rancho Bernardo will offer the first in a series of "Women In the Workplace" workshops from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 23 at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court.
The topic will be "Leadership and the One Thing." Marcus Buckingham, leadership expert and author of "First, Break All the Rules" and "The One Thing You Need to Know," will share insights into the power of effective leadership and practical tools for becoming a leader who makes a difference.
Cost of $10 includes dinner. Register now through March 19. Contact Pattie Devine at (760) 489-1069 or pattie.vargas@cox.net.
Brandeis group to host authors luncheon
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Rancho Bernardo chapter of Brandeis University National Women's Committee will hold its annual Book and Author Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, El Bizcocho Room, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Cost of $38 includes luncheon, program and parking.
The three authors who will present their books are British journalist Michael Henderson, author of nine books, including "See You After the Duration," a personal story about British children evacuated to America and Canada during World War II; Poway native Courtenay Harrold, author of "Rose Doyle," which follows the trials and difficulties faced by a factory worker struggling to make a meager existence for herself in Victorian London; and Jane Heller, a national best-selling author of a dozen novels, including "An Ex to Grind" about a Manhattan financial planner who has to pay alimony to her ex-husband, a former pro football player.
Also, a meet-the-authors reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. March 27 at Las Brisas Clubhouse in Bernardo Heights. Tickets cost $12.
For reservations and information, call Pauline Green at (858) 673-0883.
Writing group to host author
SAN MARCOS ---- The San Marcos Scribblers writers and critique group will host Ann Zwemer, author of "Just a Moment ---- Daily Reflections for Thinkers," as the guest speaker at its next meeting at 1 p.m. March 6 at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave. Zwemer will talk about her book, the class she teaches at the Braille Institute and her life. A book signing will follow. Call Barbara Deming at (760) 745-2419.
Democratic club to host speaker
LAKE SAN MARCOS ---- The Lake San Marcos Democratic Club will meet at 1 p.m. March 11 in the Lakeside Pavilion (recreation lodge) at the Lake San Marcos Resort, 1105 La Bonita Drive.
The guest speaker will be Greg Bolian, a retired corporate training manager who is using his training skills as a volunteer for the San Diego Democratic Party and the San Diego County Central Committee.
Call Betty Ball at (760) 752-1035.
Curves food drive under way
SAN MARCOS ---- Curves of San Marcos, a fitness center for women, is participating in the annual Curves Food Drive to benefit local food banks.
Curves will waive its normal service fee for any new member who brings in a bag of nonperishable groceries and joins by March 11. Donations will benefit Interfaith Community Services in Escondido.
Others wishing to contribute can drop off nonperishable food items Mondays through Saturdays during regular business hours through the end of March.
Curves of San Marcos is at 997 W. San Marcos Blvd. Call (760) 682-0040.
FOCAS to hold pet adoptions
SAN DIEGO ---- Dogs and cats will be available for adoption at the Friends of County Animal Shelters' (FOCAS) adoption event scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 5 at the corner of Presidents Way and Pan American Way in Balboa Park. For information, visit http://www.focas-sandiego.org or call (619) 685-3536.
Christian Women's Club to meet
LAKE SAN MARCOS ---- "Far Away Places" is the theme of the San Marcos-Vista Christian Women's Club's luncheon scheduled for 11:30 a.m. March 20 at the Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Drive. Cost is $11, all inclusive.
Guest speaker Vivian Baniak, a published freelance writer and former American Embassy employee, will share how as an embassy employee, she was able to offer hope to hurting families living in "far away places."
The special feature will be a "Magic Jam" with renowned magician Michael E. Johnson, who recently was named Entertainer of the Year by his peers in the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
Music will be provided by inspirational singer Woody McClinton of Oceanside.
The club has no membership dues; all are welcome. Reservations are required by March 16. Call Vera at (760) 727-1372 or Muriel at (760) 744-3744.
The luncheon is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries/Christian Women's Clubs. Information: http://www.stonecroft.org.
'Baby Signs' workshop offered
SAN MARCOS ---- Cal State San Marcos Extended Studies will offer "Baby Signs: A Parent and Caregiver Workshop" from 6 to 8 p.m. March 22 in Academic Hall Room 201 on the CSUSM campus.
The workshop will explore ways that infants and toddlers can express their needs, thoughts and feelings through natural gestures, or signing, long before they learn how to speak.
The course fee of $59 per individual or $74 per couple includes a "Parent Kit."
Information and registration: (760) 750-4020 or http://www.csusm-es.org.
Free child fingerprinting available
OCEANSIDE ---- The MiraCosta Police Department, in conjunction with Chick-fil-A, will host a child fingerprinting event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 4 at the Oceanside Chick-fil-A, 3475 Marron Road. The event is free and open to the public. Call (760) 795-6640.
Credit union names new chairman
OCEANSIDE ---- The Board of Directors of Faith Based Federal Credit Union has announced that Joseph Molina has been appointed the new chairman of the board. Molina was one of the original charter members of the newly chartered community-owned financial institution. Faith Based Federal Credit Union is the only low-income designated credit union in San Diego County. Molina is an instructor at Park University teaching courses in organizational behavior, business management and development. He is also a business consultant for the Small Business Development Center on the Oceanside campus of MiraCosta College.
How to become a voice-over performer
OCEANSIDE ---- MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will hold a workshop, "Become a Voice-over Performer," from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on three Saturdays, March 4 through March 18, in Room 3103 at the college, 1 Barnard Drive. The workshop will be taught by David Povall, who has been doing voice-overs for more than 20 years. He'll show how to use a microphone effectively, how to interpret and perform a script and how to put together a demo tape. Fee is $82. Call (760) 795-6820.
Oceanside Elks hold bingo
OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 will hold bingo at 1 p.m. March 5 at 444 Country Club Lane. A free breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to all who buy in. Call (760) 433-1561.
OMA visits Palm Springs Art Museum
OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Museum of Art will take a bus trip to the Palm Springs Art Museum March 9. The bus will depart from the southwest corner of the parking lot at Westfield Plaza Camino Real and return at approximately 5:30 p.m.
The trip will include an exhibition of Jack Lenor Larsen's textile designs and more than 75 objects from around the world that he collected during the last half-century. His work is grouped in four broad categories: Light and Translucency, Surface and Texture, Pattern and Color and Form and Structure.
Also on view is the 37th Annual National Juried Exhibition representing the creative pulse of the art scene across the country.
After arriving in Palm Springs, there will be time for a no-host lunch at one of the many restaurants along Palm Canyon Drive. At 1 p.m. a docent-led tour is planed at the museum. Cancellations will only receive a refund if the trip is fully booked at the time of departure. Call (760) 721-2787.
Oceanside Christian Women's Club to meet
CAMP PENDLETON ---- Oceanside Christian Women's Club will hold a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 at the Camp Pendleton South Mesa Club. There will be unique hand-crafted photo sculptures by Art Ferber and a piano presentation by Sarah Lashinsky. Learn "How Broken Hearts are Mended by Unconditional Love," shared by Lorainne Hung. Free child care, door prizes and a special price for first-timers. Call Joyce at (760) 967-8522.
Questers hold antiques/collectibles sale
OCEANSIDE ---- The El Camino Real Chapter of Questers will hold an antiques and collectibles sale to raise money for the restoration of a historic painting in the Mission San Luis Rey Museum from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11 at 1125 Countrywood Lane. Call (760) 726-1819.
Celtic harpist, storyteller to perform
OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Public Library and the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library will present award-winning Celtic harpist and storyteller Patrick Ball performing "The Fine Beauty of the Island" as part of the Spring 2006 Oceanside Public Library World Music Series at 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 330 N. Coast Highway.
Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world today and a captivating storyteller in the Celtic tradition. He has recorded nine instrumental and three spoken word albums, which have sold more than one-half million copies internationally and earned national awards. Tickets are $10 for all ages and available at the Civic Center and Mission Branch libraries check-out desk. Doors open at 7 p.m. and it is open seating. Call (760) 435-5560.
Oceanside holds beach cleanup
OCEANSIDE ---- The city of Oceanside is seeking volunteers to participate in an Oceanside Beach Cleanup from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 11 at the south side of the Oceanside Pier. Volunteers will receive gloves, bags, refreshments, free parking and community service hours.
By removing trash from the beach area, volunteers help prevent debris from entering the ocean. Call Hawkeye Sheene at (760) 435-5807.
Curious George birthday celebration set
OCEANSIDE ---- Children and families are invited to the Oceanside Public Library for a special Curious George Birthday Celebration featuring special guest readers from the Oceanside Police Department, arts and crafts, Reading Club prize redemption and birthday cake. The celebration will take place at 11 a.m. May 13 at both the Civic Center and Mission Branch libraries.
Children in kindergarten through sixth grade can participate in the Curious George Reading Club. To take part, children can stop by any library location for an "I'm Curious, Too" Reading Log. Read any 10 books from now through May 13 and bring the log to either library for the Curious George Birthday Celebration May 13 to redeem prizes. Call (760) 435-5590.
Lawyer to explain Catholic annulments
VISTA ---- The Single Again Ministry of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church will host Canon lawyer and Tribunal Advocate Mary Jo Grestinger at 7 p.m. today at 525 W. Vista Way. All divorced Catholics who have not gone for an annulment are urged to come and bring adult family members or friends to understand the process.
Vista Garden Club meets today
VISTA ---- The Vista Garden Club will meet at noon today at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. At 1:15 p.m., Anderson's Nursery will present a discussion about ground covers. The meeting is open to the public. Call Karen at (760) 214-3685.
Rancho Buena Vista DAR meets
VISTA ---- The Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet March 4 at the Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. There will be a continental breakfast at 9 a.m. followed by the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $7. Call (760) 732-3147.
Mediation training offered
VISTA ---- North County Lifeline, a nonprofit social service agency, will conduct a 40-hour Basic Skills Mediation Training from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26, and June 2 at 200 Michigan Ave. Participants will learn a six-stage mediation process and all the accompanying communication and facilitation skills. Contact Anita Stirling at (760) 726-4900, Ext. 160, or e-mail astirling@nclifeline.org.
Parkinson's support group to meet
VISTA ---- North County Parkinson's Support Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon March 8 for a Share and Care and an update on current and new Parkinson's drugs. Speaker will be Wayne Brown of SchwarzPharma. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Call (760) 940-2763.
Fallbrook Women's Connection to meet
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Women's Connection will meet for brunch and a program from 10 a.m. to noon March 17 at the Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road. Leslie Sommers will display accessories and fashions from her Jackson Square store.
Soloist will be Mary Fry. Speaker Betty Beckwith, a world traveler and former school and family counselor, will speak on "How to Conquer Depression."
Members are encouraged to bring a guest.
For reservations, call Earline at (760) 728-4513 or Mary at (760) 723-1605. Child care is free, but reservations are necessary.
Women's American ORT fundraiser at Outback
OCEANSIDE ---- Outback Steakhouse will host a fundraiser for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training), Ocean Hills chapter, at noon March 18, 2585 Vista Way. Donation is $20 per person, $10 for children 10 and younger. The menu will include steak, chicken or salmon, Caesar salad, Aussie chips, beverage, cake and ice cream. A child's plate includes chicken tenders, Aussie chips, drink and dessert.
One hundred percent of funds raised will go to the chapter to help provide educational resources and technological training in the U.S. and 60 other countries throughout the world. For information and reservations, call (760) 945-5638 or (760) 940-0180.
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