Community News Briefs
By: North County Times - 4/23/2006 - | ∞
AARP offers driving classes
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Senior Center will offer the AARP Safe Driving Program beginning at 8:30 a.m. May 2 and 16 at the center, 399 Heald Lane. Call (760) 728-4498 for reservations. Cost is $10. Make checks payable to AARP. Completion of the class entitles the participant to a reduction on his or her automobile insurance premium.
CROP Walk nets $68,000
FALLBROOK ---- More than 400 people took part in the recent Fallbrook CROP Walk for Hunger. Organizers say the walk netted about $68,000, about $10,000 less than last year. However, they say they're still pleased with the results. Overall, more than 2,000 sponsors donated, but there were two new ones of significance.
The Mission Theatre and CAST Production donated the proceeds from their April 1 talent show, a total of $1,200; and the Fallbrook Ministerial Association contributed $1,000.
Concert benefits Santa Margarita Foundation
FALLBROOK ---- No Egrets Productions will hold a benefit concert for the Santa Margarita Foundation from 7 to 10 p.m. June 30 at the Mission Theater, 230 N. Main St.
The show features four acts scheduled with local entertainers Robin Adler and David Blackburn headlining the bill. Other performers are the San Diego duo Berkley Hart, who have just released their fourth CD; and singer songwriter Deborah Liv Johnson. Opening the show will be singer and guitar player Chip Lyon, a new Fallbrook resident.
Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 the day of the show, and can be purchased at the Mission Theater Box Office. The number is (760) 731-2278. Tickets also are available at Caravan, 109 N. Main St. Call (760) 731-4890.
The Santa Margarita River Foundation was founded in 1984. Its mission is to protect the Santa Margarita River and its watershed. The Santa Margarita River is the last free-flowing coastal river in Southern California. Currently the Foundation is mobilizing to fight the efforts of Granite Construction Corporation to site the proposed Liberty Quarry adjacent to the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve. For information, call (760) 731-9355.
Music society wraps up season
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Music Society will conclude its 2005-06 concert season April 30 with a solo performance by 18-year old Russian violin virtuoso Anastasia Agapova, who is appearing with the 80-member Redlands Symphony Orchestra. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts on the Fallbrook High School campus. At 2:30 p.m., conductor Jon Robertson will give a preview of the upcoming concert.
From age 12, Agapova's talent has been recognized with top prizes in national and international competitions, culminating with the second prize at the 2004 International Competition for Young Violinists in Novosibirsk, Russia. As a soloist, Agapova has appeared with numerous orchestras in her native Russia, and has also performed in recitals throughout Europe.
The concert will feature Agapova as solo performer for German composer Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1.
The musicians also will perform Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave, Op. 31.
The last presentation of the concert features German composer Richard Strauss' "Thus Spake Zarathustra," which became famous in 1968 as the music accompanying the opening "dawn" sequence and the theme for the Stanley Kubrick film "200l ---- A Space Odyssey."
Tickets cost $35 adult; $10 Students. For tickets, call (760) 451-8644. For more information, contact (760) 728-4056.
Church hosts men's breakfast
BONSALL ---- Riverview Evangelical Free Church's new lead pastor the Rev. Mike Fleischmann will be the featured speaker at the "Men on Purpose" breakfast at 7 a.m. May 13. The breakfast, at a $5 per ticket, will take place in conjunction with a loft house build, so that those who would like to may stay and help pre-construct a loft house for future delivery to a site in Mexico.
Sign-ups are underway for the 2006 Men's Retreat May 19 through 21 at Palomar Christian Conference Center. Speaker Dean Wiebracht's topic will be "Footsteps to Follow: Four Men Who Set The Pace," focusing on key character qualities in the lives of four lesser-known people in the New Testament.
The weekend includes two nights lodging, all-you-can-eat meals, structured sessions and free time. Check-in begins at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the first session beginning at 8 p.m. For information on cost and deposit, call the church office at (760) 941-1430 or check out the Web site at www.refc.org/mens_ministry.html. Riverview Church is at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane.
Fallbrook Land Conservancy recognizes donors
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Land Conservancy honored those who made contributions of land and cash to the organization during its recent sixth annual Emerald Grove Recognition dinner at the Grand Tradition. The organization also celebrated its 2005 highlights.
They included a donation of four acres from Bert Hitt, John Hitt, and Kurt and Johannah Oliver which will allow expansion of the trail system on the Monserate Mountain Preserve.
Malabar Ranch signed an agreement to deed 24 acres to the conservancy. The preserve will be called the Arthur Appleton Conservation Area and it is a riparian habitat along La Canada Road.
Other land donors included Howard and Nancy Dinwiddie, Dr. Rodger Engle, George and Julie Gewehr, Otis and Linda Heald, Joseph and Marie Mullin, Albert and Florence Pinamonti, Vince and Joy Ross, Inez Sorgenfrei and the Pamela Van Der Linden Family.
The conservancy's Save Our Forest group has planted more than 1,000 trees and shrubs on conservancy preserves.
Another group, the Friends of Los Jilgueros Preserve, continued its maintenance of that property. The trails council repaired the flood-damaged Santa Margarita trail system.
Eagle Scout projects, combined with support from Emerald Grove donors, resulted in construction of a new trail on Rock Mountain and improved trails on Monserate Mountain.
Work by the membership committee resulted in the addition of 100 new members.
The education committee developed planting projects with schools and sponsored talks by experts on native flora and fauna.
Plans for the coming year include:
- Working with Camp Pendleton, the Trust for Public Land, the Nature Conservancy, the Wildlife Conservation Board and San Diego State University as part of the Department of Defense's initiative to protect open space buffers around Camp Pendleton.
- A grant from the Resource Conservation Service will enable the land conservancy to fence Bonsall Preserve property, remove invasive plants and replace them with native trees and plants. Other plans include improving the habitat on Monserate Mountain and improving the hiking trails there and on Rock Mountain.
- The Save Our Forest group, in cooperation with the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance and students at La Paloma Elementary School, will undertake a major planting effort along a portion of the Pico Promenade.
Conner's Cause tournament benefits sick kids
SOLANA BEACH ---- The 10th annual Conner's Cause for Children Golf Classic will begin at 11 a.m. May 22 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Benefiting families with the monumental task of caring for a child with a life-threatening illness, Conner's Cause for Children is the only nonprofit organization in the San Diego region that offers direct family assistance for out-of-pocket expenses relating to any and all life-threatening illnesses associated with children.
Cost is $185; advance registration is required. Dinner is $35. Call Tina Egge (760) 804-5948 or visit the Web site at http://www.connerscause.org.
Humane Society seeks foster parents
ENCINITAS ---- "Kitten and Puppy" season, where unwanted litters start arriving at a frantic pace, is starting early this year for Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza St., and volunteers are needed to provide foster homes.
Call (760) 753-6413 or visit the Web site at http://www.rchumanesociety.org.
Bridal show visits Del Mar
DEL MAR ---- The Bridal Bazaar will host its spring expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 23 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Brides and grooms can see and sample wedding products and services from 200 exhibitors specializing in making weddings meaningful, memorable and spectacular. Cost is $10. Call (760) 334-5500 or visit the Web site at http://www.BridalBazaar.com.
Bluegrass band performs April 23
DEL MAR ---- The Claire Lynch Band, featuring Claire Lynch, two-time Grammy nominee Missy Raines, five-time bass Player of the Year, Jim Hurst, two-time guitar Player of the Year, and David Harvey on the mandolin, will perform on stage at 3 and 5:30 p.m. April 23 at the Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd. Call (858) 205-3834 or e-mail bettywheeler@gmail.com.
Street fair set for April 29-30
ENCINITAS ---- The 23rd Annual Encinitas Street Fair is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors when it returns to Coast Highway 101 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 and 30 between D and J streets. Produced by the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association, the street fair will feature more than 450 commercial and nonprofit vendors, offering a wide variety of arts, crafts, gifts and food.
Call (760) 943-1950 or visit the Web site at http://www.encinitas101.com.
Surf Fest hits the waves
ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Firefighters Association and Surfin Fire Surf Camp will host the First Encinitas Surf Festival from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 at C Street by Moonlight Beach. Visit the Web site at http://www.surfinfire.com.
'After dark' event benefits Lux Art
RANCHO SANTA FE ---- "Lux After Dark" will be hosted by the Lux Art Institute at 6:30 p.m. May 20 at the home of Stuart and Karen Tanz. The Lux Art Institute is under construction in Encinitas with a temporary building on-site at 1550 South El Camino Real. The event will feature a silent and live auctions, dinner and music by Left 4 Dead. Cost is $150 to $300; tables $1,300.
Call Jodi Buell at (760) 436-6611 or e-mail jbuell@luxartinstitute.org. Or visit the Web site at http://www.luxartinstitute.org.
Deadline approaches for college scholarship
CARDIFF ---- The application deadline for the Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea scholarship is April 28. Up to four scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors and to continuing students at either undergraduate or graduate levels. To be eligible, applicants must be a Cardiff-by-the-Sea resident living in the 92007 zip code and hold a current San Diego County library card.
Applications, essays and letters of recommendation must be postmarked no later than April 28, 2006. Winners will be notified on or before June 1. Applications are available at the Cardiff library Book Nook, 2081 Newcastle Ave., or online at http://www.friendscardifflibrary.org.
Completed forms should be sent to Scholarship Panel, Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, P. O. Box 657, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007.
Support group meets weekly
ENCINITAS ---- Families Anonymous, a twelve-step, self-help support program for parents, relatives and friends who are concerned about substance abuse by a loved one, meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays in the community room, San Diego National Bank, 131 N. El Camino Real.
Microchips for pets
CARLSBAD ---- The county Department of Animal Services is offering microchips for your dog, cat or rabbit every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m at County Animal Shelter, 2481 Palomar Airport Road. Cost is $20 and includes national registration. Call (760) 438-2312 or visit the Web site at http://www.sddac.com .
C'Bad Kiwanis meets Tuesdays
CARLSBAD ---- The Kiwanis Club of Carlsbad meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Olympic Resort, El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road. Call (760) 434-5008.
Carrillo Ranch needs volunteers
CARLSBAD ---- Volunteers are needed to become docents from 9 to 11 a.m. weekdays at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and lead tours with students or adults. If you are interested in history, the Golden Era of Hollywood or adobe construction, you will have an opportunity to learn more about these. Call Mick Calarco at (760) 476-1042 or e-mail: mcala@ci.carlsbad.ca.us.
Police seek senior volunteers
CARLSBAD ---- Participants, 55 and older, are being sought to enter the three-week Senior Volunteer Police Patrol Training Academy, which begins 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 10 to May 24 at the Safety Center, 2560 Orion Way. Call (760) 931-2214.
CYB hosts fundariser
CARLSBAD ---- Carlsbad Youth Baseball will host a Walk-A-Thon for the benefit of baseball player Mitchell Thorp and his family starting at 10 a.m. May 6 at Poinsettia Park. E-mail secretary@carlsbadyouthbaseball.orgor visit the Thorp Web site at http://www.MitchellThorp.com.
La Costa hosts education awards
CARLSBAD ----- "Celebrate Excellence in Education," the Carlsnbad Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Educational Program Awards Dinner will take place at 6 p.m. May 12 at La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road. Call (760) 931-8400.
Learn how to get published
CARLSBAD ---- "Getting Published," the half-day seminar on how to find success with agents and editors, will be presented from 2 to 5:30 p.m. May 13 at Tamarack Beach Resort, 3200 Carlsbad Blvd. Cost is $65 before April 28; $75 after. Call (760) 208-1913 or visit the Web site at http://www.metrowriting.co.
Medicare talk set for May 8
CARLSBAD ---- Nicolas Salerno Jr. will speak on "Medicare ---- Part D : Confusion to Clarity" from 1 to 3:30 p.m. May 8 in the Art Room of the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Time is running out to enroll in the new prescription program. The workshop will give you a clear understanding of this valuable coverage. Find out how to get enrolled into the right plan for your prescriptions before May 15th and avoid the late enrollment penalties. Call (760) 602-4654.
Workshop helps transform sales
SAN DIEGO ---- WITI San Diego will present "Transforming Your Sales DNA: The Salesperson is not the Problem" from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 26 at the Fish & P.C. Richardson campus, 12390 El Camino. The panel of experts will lead a workshop that will teach how to define a sales problem, determine the solution and achieve measurable results from the transformation. Cost is $25 to $40. Call Jennifer Beckey (858) 344-3825 or e-mail jjbeckey@yahoo.com.
Visit the Web site at http://www.witi.com/sandiego/meeting.
Funding offered for nonprofits
SAN DIEGO ---- Free grant research service is available through the Office of Resource Development for county nonprofits. Two of the largest county groups, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency and Land Use Environment Group, have joined forces to provide local nonprofit organizations with information on upcoming grant opportunities through the Office of Resource Development.
ORD offers a free grant research service to local nonprofit organizations. To be part of the ORD network, local nonprofit organizations can register by calling (619) 685-2292 or visit the Web site at http://www2.sdcounty.ca.gov.
Angels are topic of discussion
SAN DIEGO ---- Marinne Maynard will discuss "Angels Messages: Preparing for a New Reality on Earth" for members of A.R.E. San Diego from 1 to 3 p.m. May 7, La Jolla Village Square's Community Room, 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive. Call (619) 295-7080 or (760) 436-5396, e-mail sandiego@arepacificsouthwest.com or visit the Web site at http://www.edgarcaycesandiego.com.
Museum hosts sculptor Serra
SAN DIEGO ---- The distinguished American sculptor Richard Serra will be the featured speaker at the Axline Lecture, presented by the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, at 7 p.m. June 6 at MCASD's Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect Ave., La Jolla. Cost is $5. Visit the Web sites at http://www.sdmart.organd http://www.mcasd.org.
Historical walking tour planned
ESCONDIDO ---- Jack Pomeroy will lead a 90-minute "Rediscovering Escondido" walking tour at 6 p.m. April 25. Starting at Broadway and Grand Avenue, the tour will include stories along "High School Hill," as well as a view of the surrounding hills. The walk includes a steep, two-block section that my be challenging for some. Information: (760) 743-8207, ehs@escondidohistory.org.
Warm water exercise classes offered
ESCONDIDO ---- Warm water exercise classes are offered at the Charles Hulme Community Pool, 420 N. Falconer Road. Call (760) 781-3077.
- Registration for after-school swim lessons will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. April 26 and 27. Cost is $40 per month for two classes a week.
- A new back strengthening class will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $48 per month.
- Arthritis aquatics, back strengthening, water aerobics and wellness classes are offered at 5 and 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Cost is $48 per month for two classes a week.
Woman's Club to meet May 1
ESCONDIDO ---- The Woman's Club of Escondido will meet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 1 in the clubhouse, 751 N. Rose St. The speaker will be Barbara Lerma, vice president of Area D of the California Federation of Women's Clubs. Luncheon cost is $8. Reserve with Callie Zurcher at (760) 743-5730.
Take a culinary day trip to Ensenada
ESCONDIDO ---- The Joslyn Senior Center Travel Service will offer a culinary and wine day trip to Ensenada on May 4. Attend a cooking demonstration before lunch at the award-winning El Rey Sol restaurant, and learn tips to prepare Mexican dishes. After lunch, the guide will help the group with local shopping. Cost is $71. For information and reservations, call (760) 745-5414 or stop by the office at 210 Park Ave.
Comedy night to benefit Altrusa
ESCONDIDO ---- Altrusa of Escondido will host "Girls Night Out," a fundraising evening of comic entertainment at 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the Escondido Elks Lodge, 2430 S. Escondido Blvd.
The comedy will be provided by the Ladies of the Evening ---- Anita Milner, pictured, who has performed at the Improv; Kathy Foley, who has worked in comedy clubs across the country; and Karen Rontowski, a full-time comedian for more than 10 years.
Tickets cost $25. Call Gail Poindexter at (760) 743-1677.
The local chapter of Altrusa is an organization of executive and professional women and men dedicated to community service. It meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Marie Callendar's restaurant in Escondido. Information: Mary Russell, (760) 741-0681.
Lavender Fields to open in May
VALLEY CENTER ---- The Lavender Fields will be open throughout the week, as well as on weekends, for its summer 2006 season. Located in the foothills of the Palomar Mountains, guests can enjoy wandering the acres of vibrant purple fields, taking in the fragrance of lavender from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, May through June, except Mondays and holidays (Memorial Day and Independence Day).
Special events will include a plant sale April 29, a May Pole celebration May 7, Mother's Day event May 14 and the annual Lavender Days Festival on June 24 and 25. Other events include classes to learn how to make lavender baskets, wreaths, wands and necklaces, as well as fabric baskets and gourd art.
The Lavender Fields are at 12460 Keys Creek Road.
Lavender aromatherapy products are available on site and at the Escondido Antique Mall at 135 W. Grand Ave., in Escondido. Information: (888) 407-1489, http://www.TheLavenderFields.com.
Barnes & Noble to host benefit event
NORTH COUNTY ---- All San Diego County Barnes & Noble and Bookstar stores will host fundraiser events April 30 to benefit the KPBS Radio Reading Service.
The stores will donate 15 to 20 percent of all bookfair voucher purchases to the reading service, which broadcasts volunteer readings of newspapers, books and magazines to those unable to read independently. The nonprofit organization was established in 1975, airs 24 hours a day and has more than 100 local volunteers serving more than 2,000 listeners throughout the county.
The stores also will host story times that day with mayors of several local communities, including Mayor Lori Pfeiler of Escondido, who will read at 2 p.m. in the Escondido store. Also at the Escondido store, "Luann" syndicated comic strip creator Greg Evans will make an appearance at 12:30 p.m. and NPR's "A Way With Words" hosts Richard Lederer and Martha Barnette will be in the store at 6 p.m.
At 11 a.m., guest readers from the KPBS Radio Reading Service will be at story time at the Carmel Mountain Ranch store.
Show to feature vintage paper collectibles
SAN DIEGO ---- Dealers from throughout four Western states will display more than 5 million old postcards, paper collectibles and ephemera at the San Diego Vintage Paper Collectibles Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 6 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 at the Al Bahr Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road. Also, free appraisals of all old paper collectibles will be given with the price of admission, which is $5 on Saturday and free on Sunday.
Find out about Friends of Daley Ranch
ESCONDIDO ---- The Friends of Daley Ranch will host its spring social and general meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 6 at the East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Parkway.
The program will feature Rick Halsey, chaparral ecologist and wildfire expert, who will present "Living With Chaparral: Myth, Magic and Truth."
The event also will give attendees the chance to meet members and neighbors, share ideas for the Friends' current and future endeavors, sign up for free training to become citizen scientists, find out about Daley Ranch volunteer opportunities and participate in the San Diego Wildlife Tracking Team's quarterly surveys of Daley Ranch.
Refreshments will be served. Information: (760) 480-1917.
10 North art studio and gallery to open
ESCONDIDO ---- The grand opening of the 10 North studio and gallery will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. May 6 at 115 W. Grand Ave., Studio 6B (in the Cheryl Tall Art Studios, behind Shiva Artistic Collections).
10 North is an artists' group of 10 women from North County ---- Carol Black, Pam Brasel, Susan Avery Clark, Diane Detwiler, Pat Dispenziere, Helen Shafer Garcia, Phyllis Kelley, Jane LaFazio, Rhonda Miles and Jeannie Moore.
Information: (760) 740-8770.
Latino business expo set for May 24
ESCONDIDO ---- The Latin Business Owners of America will host its seventh annual Latino Emerging Business Expo from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 24 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Admission is free. For marketing, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, call (858) 536-9042 or visit http://www.lboausa.com.
Artists invited to create First Night logo
ESCONDIDO ---- The First Night Escondido board of directors is hosting a Logo Art Contest for this year's New Year's Eve celebration downtown. The winning artist will receive public recognition for his or her work, and the selected logo will be the face of the entry buttons, which are worn by paid guests at the event. The logo also will be used on letterhead and advertising ---- newspaper, brochure, Web site and TV.
The artwork should be original and theme-related; suitable for reproducing from letterhead size to poster size; in color; and no larger than 5 by 7 inches. Deadline for submission is June 1.
Submit artwork by e-mail to tomart@sprintmail.com; or by mail to First Night, P.O. Box 1658, Escondido, CA 92033. For information, call Marty Tiedeman, visual arts chairwoman, at (760) 743-1474 or (760) 505-7680.
Families sought to host exchange students
World Heritage, a public benefit organization, is seeking local families to host high school students from France, Germany, Thailand, Japan, Russia, China, Switzerland, Denmark and Italy for the 2006-07 academic year.
Host families provide room, board and guidance for a teenager living thousands of miles from home. Each student is fully insured, brings their own personal spending money and expects to bear their share of household responsibilities, as well as being included in normal family activities and lifestyles.
Information: Heather Hammett, (800) 888-9040, http://www.world-heritage.org.
British ancestry group meets
Women of British or Commonwealth ancestry are invited to find out about the Daughters of the British Empire, Southern California, one of many chapters across the United States that seeks to promote Anglo-American friendship and to help its local district retirement home. The group holds monthly meetings and social activities. For information, call Jeanne Doty, state organizer, at (760) 598-0484.
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Jewish Men's Club to host Truman impressionist
VISTA ---- Historical impressionist Peter M. Small will perform his portrayal of President Harry S. Truman for members of the North County Jewish Men's Club following breakfast at 9 a.m. April 27 at Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. Small will describe Truman's life and decisions as president, from the atomic bombing of Japan to the dismissal of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Information: Club President Sheldon Zuieback, (760) 758-3237.
Relay for Life participants sought
ESCONDIDO ---- Join the fight against cancer at the American Cancer Society's 24-hour Relay for Life event slated for April 29 and 30 at Escondido Charter High School. Participants raise money by asking friends and family to donate to their effort of walking around the track at the high school. The event will feature bands, disc jockeys and free food. Information: Bill Powers, (760) 740-0311, http://www.acsevents.org/relay/ca/escondido.
Blood drive planned for April 25
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Cymer Inc., at 17075 Thornmint Court, will host a San Diego Blood Bank blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 25. The bloodmobile will be in the Building 4 parking lot.
All donors at this drive will receive a limited-edition San Diego Blood Bank T-shirt and other gifts. Donors also will receive a medical history review and mini physical, which includes blood pressure, pulse and temperature checks.
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.
Information and appointment: http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org or (800) 4MY-SDBB.
Stamping Details offers classes
POWAY ---- Stamping Details, at 14009 Midland Road, will offer these classes.
- "New Stamps 4 U Card Making," 6 to 8 p.m. April 25. Leila Steineckert, a frequent guest on HGTV's "The Carol Duvall Show," will use the latest designs from Stamping Details' line of rubber stamps for cards and other projects. Using new designs by local tole-painting artist Shara Reiner, along with paper cords, wires and other embellishments, participants can make as many cards as time permits in this class. Cost of $18 includes supplies.
- "Style Stones Pin," 6 to 8 p.m. April 27. Learn how to create a rubber-stamped "Style Stones" pin adorned with wire art, fibers and beads. Cost of $22 includes supplies.
- "DeNami Designs Workshops," April 28 through 30. All five card making workshops will feature the newest Sweet Shoppe rubber stamp collection from DeNami and the company's new Coordinates paper collection by Bella Press.
- "Altered Book Techniques," 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 7. Learn the techniques to create altered books. Pat Herring will teach students how to cut a niche, make a window, create special cover effects, give color to pages and more. Cost is $47.
For information or to register, call (858) 513-8024 or visit http://www.stampingdetails.com.
RB council to host mayor
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will host San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders as the guest speaker at its next meeting at 7 p.m. April 27 on the second floor of the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Sanders will talk about his time as mayor and various city issues. A question-and-answer session will follow. Information: http://www.RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Mystery writer to speak
POWAY ---- Adoption attorney and author Randall Hicks will be the guest speaker at the Friends of the Poway Library's next Afternoon With an Author program at 2 p.m. April 28 in the meeting room at the library, 13137 Poway Road. Hicks has used his experience to write a gripping mystery novel titled "The Baby Game." He will sign books following the program. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served.
Brandeis group to hold book sale
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Rancho Bernardo chapter of Brandeis University National Women's Committee will hold its annual book sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28 in front of the Vons store at 11986 Bernardo Plaza Drive. Children's books, cook books, audio tapes, history books and mysteries will be available for sale. Funds raised will be used to help establish a state-of-the-art research science laboratory at Brandies University to fight neuro-degenerative diseases. For information, call (858) 485-7977.
Preschool plans carnival, auction
RAMONA ---- The Little People's Learning Center, a nonprofit preschool, will hold a silent auction and carnival fundraiser from 4 to 6:30 p.m. April 29 at the center, 3394 Chapel Lane.
The event will include carnival games, fun house, inflatable jump house, magic show, spaghetti dinner and silent auction. The goal is to raise $10,000 to expand the facility and continue to provide scholarships to families in need.
Cost for dinner is $7 for adults and $3 for children. To reserve a seat, call (760) 789-3435.
Food distribution program available
POWAY ---- Poway Share is a nonprofit, nondenominational food distribution program committed to building healthy families by providing affordable groceries. It is open to everyone and has no income or age requirements. The prepackaged groceries are first-quality food items, not donated items or government surplus.
Participants are asked to pay for their May packages by May 5. Cash or checks may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays at the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Online payments via PayPal will be accepted through May 7 at http://www.members.cox.net/poway.share.
Packages can be picked up between 8 and 9 a.m. May 20 at the Poway Senior Center. Participants also can pay for June food packages at this time.
The food packages for May are as follows:
- Regular Pack, $21: one whole chicken, 4-to 6-ounce pork chops, 1 pound of ground beef, 1 pound of ground turkey, a dozen eggs, 1 pound of seedless grapes, one apples/oranges combo pack, bag of potatoes, bag of onions, celery, lettuce, cantaloupe, 1 pound of baby carrots and two bell peppers.
- Veggie Pack, $16: one dozen eggs, bag of potatoes, bag of onions, lettuce, one apples/oranges combo pack, two mangos, four lemons, celery, cantaloupe, cauliflower, 1 pound of seedless grapes, 1 pound of carrots, two bell peppers and a basket of strawberries.
- Junior Pack, $16: one whole chicken, 4-to 6-ounces pork chops, a dozen eggs, one apples/oranges combo pack, a bag of potatoes, bag of onions, celery, lettuce and cantaloupe.
- Meat Pack Plus, $21: one whole chicken, 4- to 6-ounce pork chops, two pounds of ground beef, 1 pound of ground turkey, two pounds of mild Italian sausage, 1 pound of bacon and three pounds of hot link sausages
- Steak Pack, $21: eight 8-ounce boneless rib-eye "special cut" steaks.
- Father's Day Special, $26: five, 8-ounce center cut premium top sirloin steaks and two pounds raw shrimp.
For information, call Don at (858) 229-6874 or Vicki at (858) 229-6875 or e-mail poway.share@cox.net.
Sheriff's Department seeks senior volunteers
RAMONA ---- The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Ramona Substation is seeking men and women who want to help their community as members of the Senior Volunteer Patrol. Volunteers must be at least 50 years old, U.S. citizens and of good moral character and have a valid California driver's license and medical and automobile insurance. There are openings in a training academy scheduled to begin in June. Call Bill Hicks at (760) 738-2481, days or evenings.
Vacation home checks available
RAMONA ---- Members of the Ramona Sheriff's Substation's Senior Volunteer Patrol perform a number of duties traditionally performed by sworn deputies, including vacation home security checks. While checking on homes, patrol members on occasion have discovered broken water lines, malfunctioning pool equipment and bees swarming into houses. This service is available to residents of the greater Ramona area. Call the Ramona Sheriff's Substation at (760) 789-9157.
Blood donors sought for May 7 drive
SAN MARCOS ---- Donors are being sought for a San Diego Blood Bank blood drive hosted by the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos during the city's Land of Oz Munchkin Street Fair on May 7. The blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the San Marcos Civic Center parking lot, 3 Civic Center Drive.
Potential donors are asked to call the Kiwanis call center at (760) 471-3201 to register. Although walk-ins are welcome, those with appointments will be taken first. All donors will be awarded a San Diego Blood Bank T-shirt, their choice of one free adult ticket for an upcoming Theatre West production or an upcoming "Summer in the Garden" concert ticket. They also will have the opportunity to meet Margaret Pelligrini and Clarence Swenson, "Munchkin" stars from the original "Wizard of Oz" movie. Donors who arrive before 11 a.m. also can enter a drawing to have lunch with Pelligrini and Swenson that day.
For information about the blood drive, visit the Kiwanis Web site at http://www.KiwanisClubofSanMarcos.org. For information about the street fair, call San Marcos Community Services at (760) 744-9000.
Ballroom dance classes offered
SAN MARCOS ---- The city offers ballroom dance classes for all ages from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the San Elijo Recreation Center, 1165 Elfin Forest Road. Partners are not required. Participants can learn dances such as the waltz, fox trot, swing, salsa, cha-cha, tango, rumba and night club two-step. Cost is $72 for six weeks or $15 to drop in. Baby-sitting is available. For information, call Jutem Lee at (619) 977-5496.
Polynesian dance classes offered
SAN MARCOS ---- The city offers various levels of hula and Polynesian dance classes for all ages at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Language, dance and history are included in the classes, which are taught by Kumu Hula Ka'eo Escalona, a native of Hawaii. Prices range from $35 to $40 per month depending on the level. For class times and information or to register, call the instructor at (760) 807-6790.
Learn ballet folklorico
SAN MARCOS ---- The city offers ballet folklorico classes for all ages at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Students will be able to show off their talents by performing at various community events.
Classes for beginners ages 12 and younger are held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays; intermediate-advanced classes youths and adults are held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Fridays; and an advanced performance-competition group meets from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Fridays.
Cost is $30 per month. To register or for information, contact instructor Juan Lopez at (760) 432-9653 or fiestamxballet@sbcglobal.net.
'Secrets of the da Vinci Code' is the topic
SAN DIEGO ---- Author, historian, minister and attorney Dr. Tom Sannar will present "Secrets of the da Vinci Code Revealed," a two-hour PowerPoint presentation, at 12:15 p.m. April 30 at One Heart-One Mind Religious Science, 10225 Barnes Canyon Road. Cost is $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Reservations and information: (760) 471-5471 or http://www.oneheart-onemind.org.
Volunteer child advocates sought
SAN DIEGO ---- Voices for Children is seeking volunteers to serve as court-appointed special advocates for abused and neglected children in San Diego County. Volunteers lend support to the children, research a case, interview parties involved and make recommendations to the court. Educational surrogates and monitors also are needed. The next information session is scheduled for May 3. Information: (858) 569-2019 or http://www.voices4children.com.
Senior center holds ballroom dance
OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Senior Center will hold a ballroom dance featuring music by The Vidals from 3 to 5 p.m. today at 455 Country Club Lane. Admission is $4 and anyone 55 and older is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call (760) 435-5250.
O'side Elks hold bingo today
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.
Dance Break 2006 set at MiraCosta
OCEANSIDE ---- MiraCosta's Dance Program will present a dance concert featuring choreography by students and faculty in a variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, modern, tap, ballroom, commercial, Latin and world dance. "Dance Break 2006" will be held at 7:30 p.m. May 5; at 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 6; and 2 p.m. May 7 in the theatre at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Admission is $10; seniors, $8; students, $6. Tickets can be ordered in advance through the box office, (760) 795-6815.
Environmental Day at MiraCosta
OCEANSIDE ---- MiraCosta College Associated Student Government will hosting an Environmental Day event from noon to 1 p.m. Apr. 26 in the dining room on campus, 1 Barnard Drive. The environmentally-friendly event will feature 60s music, free food and information on how to get involved with volunteer environmental groups.
The Environmental Day event is part of the "Rhythms of MiraCosta" series put together by the Associated Student Government to highlight the diverse atmosphere at MiraCosta College. Future events include a celebration for Cinco De Mayo on May 4.
The ASG is made up of more than 20 student senators who meet weekly. Within ASG is the Oceanside Student Activities Board, which is responsible for planning events. For more information on the "Rhythms of MiraCosta" series, including the Environmental Day, contact Giang Huynh at (760) 795-6891.
Boy Scouts plan spaghetti dinner
OCEANSIDE ---- Boy Scout Troop 752 of the First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside invites community members to its Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 28 in the Great Hall of the church at 2001 El Camino Real. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 5 to 10; free to children younger than 5.
Information will be available to the community to learn more about the work of the by scouts and efforts of their leaders to help make good citizens. Call (760) 757-3560.
Rotary hold work day
OCEANSIDE ---- The Rotary Club of Oceanside will gather April 29 in an organized effort to improve the city and surrounding area by working all day cleaning bike trails, removing graffiti and repairing computers. The 100 members of the club will come together to make the Rotarians at Work project successful and beneficial to the community. Interact Club members from Oceanside High School and the School of Business and Technology also will participate. Work will begin at 8 a.m. and end at noon. A total of 60 clubs in San Diego and Imperial counties will be working in their own communities with a variety of public service projects on the same day, the first time a wide-spread public service project has been attempted on a district-wide level.
Travel club visits Hearst Castle, Nixon library
OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside Senior Center's Happy Wanderers travel club is planning a three-day, two-night trip to Morro Bay June 6 to 8. Cost is $305 per person double occupancy and includes round-trip bus transportation and lunch at the Madonna Inn; continental breakfast and tour of Hearst Castle, shopping in Cambria and a dinner cruise aboard the Tiger Folly with complimentary champagne; continental breakfast at hotel and lunch in Solvang. Reservation deposit is due May 5.
The travel club also will visit the Nixon Presidential Library May 23. Cost is $60 per person and includes round-trip transportation, a three-course luncheon at The White House in Anaheim and a tour of the library in Whittier. Deadline for reservations is May 1.
For reservations for either trip, call (760) 435-5250.
One stroke painting at Michael's
VISTA ---- A One Stroke painting class will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. April 24 at Michael's, 1851 University Drive. Students will learn the basics of brush stroke techniques using Donna Dewberry's easy methods. Students will learn to paint butterflies and bees while practicing basic brush strokes. The class is good for beginners as well as advanced students. Cost is $20 plus supplies. Supply lists will be given to students as they register and students will receive 10 percent off all supplies. Register 24 hours in advance by calling (760) 941-7350.
Veterans benefit talk set
VISTA ---- A Veterans Salute Benefit Talk will be held at 12:45 p.m. April 25 in the Jasmine Room of the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. The talk will be presented by Atria Buena Vista and dessert will be served. Call (760) 639-6160.
Health snacking is topic
VISTA ---- A talk on health snacking will be held by Judy Elliott at 11 a.m. April 27 in the Park Terrace Cafe at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Call (760) 639-6160.
Free oil filter exchange offered
VISTA ---- A free oil filter exchange will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29 at Kragen Auto Parts, 1250 Santa Fe Ave. The event is for Vista residents only.
Bowling for Animals event set
VISTA ---- The Vegan Coalition will sponsor the eighth annual Bowling for the Animals at noon April 30 at the Vista Entertainment Center, 435 W. Vista Way. The fundraiser will benefit four nonprofit animal protection groups: Spay Neuter Action Project, Wee Companions, San Diego Animal Advocates and California Animal Association. Admission is $6 and includes ball, shoe rental, two games and lots of munchies. There will be dozens of prize packages, including free dog or cat food for one year; two-night stays in area hotels; dinners for two in restaurants; complete beauty makeover; two nights in Palm Springs; golf for four; airline tickets, surfing lessons and much more. To bowl or to sponsor a bowler, call (760) 942-3365.
Cinco De Mayo Brunch set
VISTA ---- The Ninos Preciosos Auxiliary of Children's Home Society of California will present the 17th Annual Cinco De Mayo Brunch, cosponsored by Friends of the Rancho, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 7 at the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, 651 E. Vista Way. Cost for adults is $7; children age 4 to 10, $6; children 3 and younger are free. For tickets, call JoAnn at (760) 941-1153.
Summer Pops tickets on sale
VISTA ---- Tickets for Summer Pops at the Moonlight, Groovin Down with Motown are now on sale at the VisTix Ticket Office, 651 E. Vista Way, or by phone at (760) 724-2110. Groovin Down with Motown will be performed Aug. 13 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. The concert will feature multi-platinum Motown recording artists The Contours performing their greatest hits, including "Do You Love Me," featured in the film Dirty Dancing, and a classic selection of hit songs by other Motown greats. Lawn seating prices start at $10 for children and $20 for adults. Other ticket options are available for orchestra and reserved seating, with prices ranging from $40 to $50.
All proceeds will support the Moonlight Amphitheatre and the Kiwanis Club of Sunrise Vista Youth Cultural Arts Scholarship Program. Sponsorship opportunities on several different levels are still available. Call Jim Baumann at the Vista Chamber of Commerce at (760) 726-1122.
Dystonia support group meets
OCEANSIDE ---- The North San Diego County Dystonia Support Group will hold its quarterly meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. April 29 in Assembly Room 1, Lower Lobby at Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way. The guest speaker will be Sarmistha Kumar. Also attending will be John Dawson, Allergan representative. Refreshments will be served. For more information and reservations, call Evelyn at (760) 724-0070 or Louise at (760) 729-0525.
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