Inland North County Community News: Cleanup day set at Dixon Lake
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ESCONDIDO ---- San Diego Coastkeeper and I Love a Clean San Diego will host the 22nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day this month. Join volunteers at dozens of sites throughout the county, including Dixon Lake, in picking up trash and recyclables along shorelines and surrounding trails.
The cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 16. Bags, gloves and water will be provided. Preregistration is preferred. Go to http://www.cleanupday.org or call (800) 237-2583.
Fallbrook Newcomers begin new season
FALLBROOK ---- The first Fallbrook Newcomers Club coffee for 2006-07 will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. It is open to new residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall and the surrounding countryside, giving them a chance to meet new people and learn about activities the group offers.
Prospective members will be welcomed by mentors and escorted to presentations by each of the activity leaders and committees. Activities include antiquing, bridge, ballroom dancing, book clubs, bunco, camping/RVing, gardening, gadabouts, jewelry making, knitting, mah jongg, movie outings, salad luncheons, shanghai rummy, travel tips, walkers and bikers, wine and dine evenings and other evening social gatherings.
Sign-up sheets for participation will be available. There will be a raffle for services donated by the following local merchants: a haircut at Visions Hair Salon and a massage from The Wellspring.
Those attending are invited to join the "Lunch Bunch" at the church following the meeting. Cost is $10, and the meal will be catered by Sweet Lelani's. For more information, call Shirley Fender at (760) 723-8887.
Women's center plans banquet
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Women's Resource Center will host its second Celebration for Life banquet Oct. 3 at Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1405 E. Fallbrook St. There will be a silent auction at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a table of eight. R.S.V.P. to (760) 728-4105. Dress is festive attire. Due to the speakers' topics, the evening may not be suitable for children.
Laughter therapy session scheduled
FALLBROOK ---- A laughter therapy session will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 in conference rooms A and B at Fallbrook Hospital at 624 E. Elder St. The event is sponsored by the hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation department and is free. All ages are welcome. For information, call the hospital at (760) 728-1191, Ext. 388 or Marilyn Imig at (760) 728-7980.
Senior center sponsors trip
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Senior Center is sponsoring a trip Sept. 28 to San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino. Cost is $8, including the tip for the bus driver. The cost includes riding on an air-conditioned bus, an $8 food voucher and a "goodie bag" upon departure. The bus leaves the center at 399 Heald Lane at 9 a.m. and returns at 4:45 p.m. Participants must have photo identification, such as a driver's license, a DMV identification or passport. All adults are eligible and 52 are needed for the trip. Call (760) 728-4498 or (760) 723-7469 for reservations.
Exhibit features local artwork
ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Arts Partnership is hosting an exhibition that showcases 49 pieces by 39 local artists. "Local Color XI" is on display now through Oct. 14 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 142 W. Grand Ave. Show juror is Gail Roberts, artist and professor.
The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at the gallery. For information, call (760) 480-4101 or visit http://www.escondidoarts.org.
Church to host weekend ministry
ESCONDIDO ---- The Rev. Dr. Colette "Lady Hawk" Fields, a ceremonial peace elder, will host a weekend ministry, "Honoring the Elders," Sept. 9 and 10 at Harmony Grove Spiritualist Church, 2975 Washington Circle. Also, a concert will be held at 6:30 tonight at the church. For information, call (760) 745-9176.
Visit the Children's 10Mobile at Grape Day
ESCONDIDO ---- The Children's 10Mobile will distribute information on health, nutrition, safety and immunizations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Grape Day Festival in Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway. There also will be free dental screenings for infants through 5-year-olds courtesy of the Anderson Dental Center. For information or to schedule the Children's 10Mobile to appear at a community event, call (858) 966-7509 or go to http://www.10News.com.
Order of Alhambra to present Hi Hopes
ESCONDIDO ---- Abd Al Aziz Caravan No. 262 Order of Alhambra will present the Hi Hopes, a group of developmentally challenged musicians who will play music for dancing for other developmentally challenged people, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at Resurrection Catholic Church, 1445 Conway Drive. A light lunch will be served at the free event. Reservations are suggested. Call Ed Ehrhart at (760) 480-9135
'Smell of the Kill' onstage at Theatrx
ESCONDIDO ---- Dramama will present "The Smell of the Kill" by Michele Lowe at 2 p.m. Sept. 9, 10, 16, 17, 24 and Oct. 1 and at 8 p.m. Sept. 23, 29 and 30 at Steve Storc's Theatrx, 155 Grand Ave. The comedy will feature local award-wining actresses Kelli Harless, Erin Peck and Deborah Zimmer; and will be directed by Patio Playhouse icon Stephen A. Rich.
Tickets cost $12.50 and $10 for seniors, students and military. The show contains adult themes and language and is not recommended for children. For reservations, call (760) 735-2491.
2nd Tuesday Book Club to meet
ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Public Library invites readers to the next 2nd Tuesday Book Club meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Turrentine Room at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St.
This month's selection is Jodi Picoult's "My Sister's Keeper," which explores the ramifications of cloning and gene replacement therapy. Teenager Anna was conceived to provide a bone marrow match for her leukemia-stricken sister, Kate, but begins to question her moral obligations in light of the countless medical procedures she is asked to endure.
The book club will continue on Oct. 10 with a discussion on the classic "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers; and "The History of Love" by Nicole Krauss on Nov. 14.
Information: (760) 839-4839, http://www.library.escondido.org.
'Overcoming Depression' video workshop set
ESCONDIDO ---- Emmanuel Faith Church will host an eight-week seminar based on the video series, "Overcoming Depression" by Neil Anderson. This workshop is for adults and will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 13 through Nov. 1, in the church's College Room. Cost is $20.
Attendees can learn how to overcome depression themselves and understand how to help others suffering from depression. For information, call (760) 781-2108 or e-mail congcare@efcc.org. Emmanuel Faith is at 639 E. Felicita Ave.
Creative writing class to begin
ESCONDIDO ---- Palomar College instructor Jeanne Patterson will teach a creative writing class for seniors through the OASIS adult education program from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 15 through Dec. 15, in the former Robinsons-May South store, third floor, Westfield North County. Semester fee is $3. Students can register on the first day of class. For information, call (760) 432-0635.
Learn how to write a memoir
ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Genealogical Society will meet at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Alene Christiano will talk about writing a memoir. She is the author of "Bridge Across Time," which was written to help people overcome their reluctance to write and share their memories with the next generation. For information, go to http://genealogy.meetup.com/137 or call (760) 489-7760.
Home stagers to spruce up St. Clare's
ESCONDIDO ---- The International Association of Home Staging Professionals Foundation will hold its annual World Wide Staging Service Day on Sept. 16. The San Diego chapter will 'stage' one of St. Clare's Homes group homes in Escondido, a shelter for homeless and battered women and children. The group will renovate the home, with donations of everything from clothing, bedding, flooring, appliances to new cabinets and counters.
Kids invited to enter folktale writing contest
ESCONDIDO ---- Schoolchildren are invited to write a folktale or fable for the chance to have it performed at the Patio Playhouse on Oct. 14. The winner will also receive four free tickets to Patio Playhouse's fall youth production "Tricksters and Treats," which runs weekends from Oct. 13 through 29. Submissions must be an original folktale or fable and written in story form, not as a script.
Any youth in first through fifth grade can enter the contest unless he or she is a Patio Playhouse cast member or has a family member on the theater's board of directors.
The deadline for submissions is Sept. 22. Send entries to Patio Playhouse, c/o Writing Contest, P.O. Box 300450, Escondido, CA, 92030.
For information about the contest, e-mail Lynnea Weissman at lynnea73@yahoo.com. For information about "Tricksters and Treats," go to http://www.patioplayhouse.com or call (760) 746-6669.
Zeta Tau Alpha group to meet
ESCONDIDO ---- North County Alumnae of Zeta Tau Alpha will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at Romano's Macaroni Grill at Westfield North County mall. The group meets each first Monday of the month. For information and reservations, call Juanita at (760) 746-9115.
Administrative pros to meet Sept. 12
ESCONDIDO ---- The Palomar chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane. For information, call Judy Dolan at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2875.
Diabetes support group to meet
ESCONDIDO ---- A free diabetes support group meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month in the Graybill Auditorium at Palomar Medical Center, 555 E. Valley Parkway. For information, call (858) 613-4164.
AAUW to host college administrator
ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido-San Marcos branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a luncheon meeting at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane.
Berta Cuaron, assistant superintendent and vice president for instruction at Palomar College, will present "Higher Education: A Path of Opportunity and Giving Back."
Cost for the buffet luncheon is $16. Reserve with Ann Savage at (760) 745-6139.
Mended Hearts group to meet Sept. 19
ESCONDIDO ---- A local chapter of Mended Hearts, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association, meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in Graybill Auditorium at Palomar Medical Center. The group offers services to heart patients through support group meetings, patient visitor programs and educational forums.
Jeanece Varndell, assistant regional director for the Mended Hearts Inc., will be the featured speaker at the Sept. 19 meeting. She will talk about the national convention held in Scottsdale, Ariz., and about opportunities for service through the hospital visitation program.
For information, call Connie Petersen at (760) 749-8169.
E-recycling event set for weekend
CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH ---- Green Earth Recycling, in partnership with Sony and Circuit City, will accept computers, stereos, TVs, cellular phones and other electronic items for recycling from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 at Circuit City, 11710 Carmel Mountain Road.
All recycling patrons will receive a $10 Circuit City gift card (limit one per household per day) and those who recycle 20-inch or larger TVs will earn a Green Earth/Circuit City/Sony coupon good for $100 toward the purchase of a Sony HDTV.
Information: http://www.recycle4life.com or support@recycleforlife.com.
Learn about Jewish adult education programs
POWAY ---- Noah Hadas, director of Community Adult Education Services and Programs at the Agency for Jewish Education of San Diego County, will be the guest speaker at Ner Tamid Synagogue's Sabbath morning service at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 9.
Hadas will discuss adult education offerings in San Diego, including a beginning Hebrew course to be held Oct. 10 through March 20 at Ner Tamid. For information about this course and others, call the Agency for Jewish Education at (858) 268-9200 or go to http://www.nertamidsd.org.
Ner Tamid Synagogue is at 15318 Pomerado Road. For reservations, call (858) 513-8330 or e-mail nertamid@sbcglobal.net. For information, visit http://www.nertamidsd.org.
Enrichment classes for youths offered
RAMONA ---- Ramona Council of Arts, Unlimited, once again is offering enrichment classes for local youths. Affordable instruction in dance, fitness, tumbling and martial arts is made available by qualified instructors.
Registration for all Arts Unlimited classes will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at 101 Eighth St. For information, call (760) 788 0914 or visit http://www.artsunlimitedramona.org.
Florists to host blood drives
POWAY ---- Four Seasons Flower Shop, 14757 Pomerado Road, and Crystal Garden Florist, 13565 Poway Road, will host San Diego Blood Bank blood drives from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13.
All donors at these drives will be awarded a dozen roses (while supplies last) and a voucher for another dozen roses redeemable in October. 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 appointments: http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org or call (800) 4MY-SDBB.
Poway Democratic Club to meet
POWAY ---- The Poway Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 in the library at Abraxas High School, 12450 Glen Oak Road.
Dr. Casey Dominguez, an associate political science professor at the University of San Diego, will discuss the impact and importance of grassroots campaigns. She also will share the latest research on what motivates people to vote.
Admission is free. Information: (858) 487-9489 or http://www.PowayDemocraticClub.org.
Church offers 'Divorce Care 4 Kids'
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Church at Rancho Bernardo will offer "Divorce Care 4 Kids" from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 17 through Dec. 17, at the church 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court.
The program is designed to help children ages 5 to 12 from divorced homes heal in a group setting. The focus is to bring children of divorce into the loving arms of a church family and point them to a relationship with Jesus.
Workbooks cost $10 and will be available for purchase at the first group meeting.
To register, contact Linda Black at lindablack50@hotmail.com or (858) 451-2325.
Rotary Club plans 2006 Freedom Ride
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club will hold its fifth annual Freedom Ride, its largest fundraiser of the year, Sept. 23.
The event will include a 100-mile motorcycle ride, a day of fun in the park, food, an auction and T-shirts for participants. Cost to participate is $20. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Last year's ride generated $57,000, which was recycled back into the community.
For information, visit http://www.rbsunrise.org or contact Freedom Ride Chairman Kevyn Claerhout at kevyn.claerhout@nadel.com or (760) 580-7320.
Volunteers sought to help students read
SAN MARCOS ---- Richland Elementary School is seeking volunteers to help students become good readers through its Everyone A Reader program.
Experience is not required, only a love of children and a desire to help them develop strong reading skills. Volunteers are asked to commit to 1 1/2 hours per week. Parents, college students, senior citizens and community members are encouraged to participate.
A training/information session will be held from 3:35 to 5:15 p.m. Sept. 12 in Room 5 on the Richland campus, 910 Borden Road.
For information, call Kay Willer at (760) 290-2400, Ext. 3405.
Creative writing class offered
SAN MARCOS ---- College instructor Jeanne Patterson will teach a free creative writing class from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 14 through Dec. 14, at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave. Students can register on the first day of class. For information, call (760) 744-5543 or (760) 727-8682.
Art League to host demo
LAKE SAN MARCOS ---- The Lake San Marcos Art League will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Lake Pavilion, 1105 La Bonita Drive. Award-winning artist Cloyd Bedke will give a watercolor demonstration. For information, call (760) 930-4025 or (760) 744-7475.
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