North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Car show to honor legendary dragster
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ESCONDIDO -- The American Heritage Car Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 26 at Grape Day Park, with parking on the grass. The show, organized by and benefiting the Escondido History Center, will feature hundreds of domestic and imported pre-1974 vintage, classic, muscle and hot rod cars.
The event also will include music, awards, a raffle, vendors, pancake breakfast, tours of the museum and a display of new vehicles from sponsors Mercedes-Benz of Escondido and Toyota of Escondido.
This year, the car show will honor Escondido racing legend Ted Cyr, two-time National Hot Rod Association champion. Cyr held numerous mile records driving both gas- and nitro-burning dragsters and was also known as an innovative builder.
Admission is free for spectators. Information: (760) 743-4382, http://www.escondidohistory.org.
'Desert Poets' reading set for June 3
ESCONDIDO -- Poets Inc. and the Escondido Arts Partnership will host a "Desert Poets" reading featuring Lori Davis and Ruth Nolan at 1 p.m. June 3 at the Municipal Gallery, 142 W. Grand Ave. The free event is part of the new First Sunday Literary Events Series. A reading or writing workshop will be held the first Sunday of every month (except May).
A reception for the featured readers will be held at 12:30 p.m., followed by the reading at 1. An open mike opportunity will follow the featured readers. Information: (760) 480-4101.
Vision-impaired can remain independent
ESCONDIDO -- The Braille Institute will offer a free program for people with fading vision from 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays, from June 4 through July 24, at The Springs of Escondido, 1261 E. Washington Ave. The program is designed to teach people how to remain independent despite loss of vision. For information or to sign up, call Vicki Zimmerman-Fox at (858) 452-1111, Ext. 5033.
Square dance lessons to begin
ESCONDIDO -- Square dance lessons will be held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, starting June 4 and continuing for 17 weeks, at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Registration closes after June 11. Singles are welcome. For information, call (760) 728-0355.
Seniors offered trip to Las Vegas
ESCONDIDO -- The Joslyn Senior Center Travel Office is offering a trip to Las Vegas from June 19 through 21. A few double-occupancy rooms are still available; no singles available.
Cost of $125 per person includes deluxe motor transportation, lodging at the Golden Nugget, one free meal, luggage handling and all gratuities. Call (760) 745-5414 or stop by the senior center at 210 Park Ave.
Toastmasters club meets Tuesdays
ESCONDIDO -- The Felicita Humor Toastmasters Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Cypress Court retirement facility, 1255 N. Broadway.
Drop in and see how easy it can be to increase speaking skills and opportunities in a small, comfortable and supportive club. Information: CJ Conard, (760) 522-6570.
Hemophilia Association golf tourney on tap
SAN DIEGO -- The Hemophilia Association of San Diego County will hold its 14th annual golf tournament at noon June 14 at the Sycuan Resort to help raise funds for hemophilia and other chronic bleeding disorders. Foursome and single golf packages are available, as well as corporate sponsorship and donor opportunities. For information, call (619) 325-3570.
Easter Seals annual fundraising walk set
CHULA VISTA -- Easter Seals Southern California Disability Services will hold its fifth annual "Walk With Me" 3K family fundraising walk at 9 a.m. June 16 at Knott's Soak City. Proceeds will support services for people with disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
Channel 8 news anchorwoman Kathleen Bade will host the event that will feature refreshments and a pre-walk warm-up with a disc jockey spinning tunes.
Registration and information: http://www.walkwithme.org; Debbie Ball, (760) 737-3990, Ext. 83.
Young surfers can learn sport from pros
SAN DIEGO -- Teen shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton and other professional surfers will share their love of surfing with kids this summer. Walking On Water, a nonprofit Christian organization founded by professional surfer and native San Diego Bryan Jennings in 1995, will host surf camps where youths can learn the sport of surfing from their favorite top pro surfers.
Walking On Water Dream Surf Camps are open to male and female students between the ages of 11 and 18. Campers will stay in dorms at UC San Diego. For information and registration, go to http://www.walkingonwater.org or call (858) 509-7977.
American Red Cross seeks local heroes
SAN DIEGO -- The American Red Cross is accepting nominations from San Diego and Imperial county residents, companies and media for the 2007 Real Heroes Breakfast scheduled for Oct. 5 at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center.
The American Red Cross will host the breakfast to honor individuals in 11 categories who have taken action in a time of crisis to help others and show extraordinary human compassion.
Nominations can be submitted for any heroic act that occurred between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2007. Send to http://www.sdarc.org/realheroes or, for a nomination form, call (858) 309-1212. Deadline for nominations is July 13.
EHS to hold 45-year reunion
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido High School class of 1967 will hold its 45-year reunion Aug. 10, 11 and 12. For information, contact J'lene Settles Harrison at 503 E. Ninth Ave., Escondido, CA 92025; jlene@cox.net; or http://members.cox.net/euhs-1967.
Adult school Job Fair set
ENCINITAS -- San Dieguito Adult School will host its third annual Job Fair from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 23 at Oak Crest Middle School, 675 Balour Drive. Representatives from more than 20 businesses will interview potential employees. For more information, call (760) 753-7073.
Toastmasters meets Thursdays
ENCINITAS -- The Encinitas Toastmasters meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Atria Retirement Center, 504 S. El Camino Real. The group's mission is to assist others in improving his or her public speaking skills. Call Tandi South at (760) 271-5812 or visit the Web site at http://encinitastoastmasters.org.
Senior legal services offered
ENCINITAS -- Del Mar Community Connections offers many legal services (advanced healthcare directive, power of attorney, wills, and more) free for seniors 60 and older in the 92014 ZIP code area. Private consultations with attorney from Elder Law & Advocacy are offered, by appointment only. To reserve a spot, call (858) 792-7565.
Cuvee hosts Jazz group
DEL MAR -- The Del Mar Jazz Trio will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. May 24 at Cuvee Wine Country Cuisine, 2334 Carmel Valley Road. Call (858) 259-5878.
Seniors learn to make chocolate
ENCINITAS -- The hands-on candy making class Chocolate Candymaking for Seniors will introduce seniors to melting chocolate and the basic fundamentals of chocolate dipping from 1 to 3 p.m. June 6 at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Cost is $20, which includes all supplies. Call (760) 943-2250.
Ballroom dance for seniors
ENCINITAS --Learn the basic dance steps, how to lead and how to follow during the Ballroom Dance for Seniors class at 1:30 p.m. June 6 at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The beginner class offers a rotating partner system so no partner is required. Cost is $15. Call (760) 943-2250.
Center offers body conditioning for seniors
ENCINTAS -- A total body workout emphasizing Pilates mat-work, yoga, floor barre, stretching, and strengthening will be offered during the Body Conditioning for Seniors class at 12:15 p.m. June 6 at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an exercise mat and a large towel to class. Cost is $15. Call (760) 943-2250.
Artist offers one-week ceramics classes
ENCINITAS -- Artist Carla Funk will offer one-week ceramics art camp from June 18 through Aug.10 at a private home in Encinitas. Students will learn hand building with clay, pottery wheel, color mixing and painting, plus a mosaic project. Classes for age 6 to teens are from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Cost is $175. Classes for ages 4 and 5 will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Cost is $90. Call Carla Funk at (760) 943-6313 or visit the Web site at http://www.arttilesbycarla.com.
Diet planning for seniors offered
CARLSBAD -- Tri-City Hospital Medical Center dieticians will provide individual nutritional planning for seniors from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Call (760) 602-4650.
Caregivers meet Wednesdays
CARLSBAD -- Brighton Gardens will host the caregiver support group facilitated by licensed therapist and author Sandy Braff at 6 p.m. each first and third Wednesday at the facility's second floor Country Kitchen, 3140 El Camino Real. Call (760) 720-9898.
Food addicts meet Mondays
CARLSBAD -- Food Addicts Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. Mondays in Room 4 at St. Michael's Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd. The group treats sugar, flour and wheat as substances that can be abused like alcohol or other drugs and uses a 12-step recovery program to change the way participants act, think and feel about food. Call Jack at (760) 433-0886 or visit the Web site at http://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org.
Senior center offers free day trips
CARLSBAD -- The North County Transit District and the Carlsbad Senior Center have partnered to coordinate the Senior BREEZE Sprees. Trips will occur from approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., but specific times vary. The campaign aims to teach seniors how to use the BREEZE bus system through free day trips, scheduled from several senior centers. Seniors who participate in a day trip, or a "spree," through their senior center will enjoy a day out and about to a fun destination such as a mall or casino. The day trips will begin and end at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine St., and will last approximately 4 hours. NCTD's travel trainer will lead the group and answer questions along the way. Once on board the bus, the travel trainer will show first-hand how to purchase bus fare, read a rider's guide, how to let the driver know when to stop the bus and more. Participants will learn all the ins and outs of riding the bus so as to take the fear out of the experience. Seniors from the Carlsbad Senior Center will visit the Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall on May 23. Call (760) 966-6500 or visit the Web
site at http://www.goNCTD.com.
Newcomers meet at Heritage Hall
CARLSBAD -- Carlsbad Newcomers will hold its monthly meeting at 10:15 a.m. June 6 at Heritage Hall, Magee Park, Garfield Street. Ted Owen, chief executive officer of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, will share what is on the drawing boards for Carlsbad what is currently being constructed in the mall and downtown.
Lagoon center hosts birding workshops
CARLSBAD -- Noted birding expert Barbara Moore (formerly education director of the Chula Vista Nature Center) will lead the nine-part comprehensive birding series from 9 a.m. to noon June 9 at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center, 1580 Cannon Road. There are nearly 500 species of birds in San Diego County, and this workshop will provide an overview of many of them including water birds, land birds and perching birds. Topics will include behavior and habitat, shape and posture, color and pattern, and beak variety and function. There will be extensive handouts, videos and field trips. Additional workshops will offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Aug. 4. Cost is $50 for members, $75 nonmembers. Reservations are required. Call (760) 804-1969.
Performing Arts honors volunteers
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Performing Arts League's Annual Tribute to Volunteers in the Arts will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. June 12 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, 385 W. Harbor Drive. Star Awards will honor more than 70 of the 20,000 arts volunteers who work behind the scenes for San Diego arts and cultural organizations. Call (619) 238-0700, e-mail starawards@sdpal.com, or visit the Web site at http://www.sandiegoperforms.com.
Donations of formal wear needed
RANCHO PENASQUITOS -- Westview High School is seeking donations of gently-used formal wear (dresses, purses, shoes and jewelry) for its upcoming prom shopping event.
Operation Fairy Wolverine is scheduled from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 24 in the Dance Room on the Westview campus, 13500 Camino del Sur. All high school girls with school identification are invited to shop for their prom dresses and accessories at low prices. Dresses will cost $10 and shoes, purses and accessories will be $5.
Bring formal wear donations to the Westview High School front desk by May 23. For information, call Westview ASB Adviser Laurie Norcross at (858) 780-2000, Ext. 3268.
Dog adoption event planned
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals, a nonprofit pet rescue organization specializing in small dogs, will hold a dog adoption event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 26 at Kahoots Animals and Supplies, 11965 Bernardo Plaza Drive. For information, call (619) 466-0426.
Card making class offered
POWAY -- Lynell Harlow will teach a "Memories Mists and Black Embossing Paste" card making class from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 1:30 to 4 p.m. May 27 at Stamping Details, 14009 Midland Road.
Students can learn simple techniques for creating collage stenciled cards using Memories Mists ink sprays and highlighting with matte black embossing paste.
Cost of $30 includes all class supplies. Information: http://www.stampingdetails.com or (858) 513-8024.
RB Woman's Club to meet
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Rancho Bernardo Woman's Club will hold a luncheon meeting June 7 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive.
Social time will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch, the meeting and entertainment by the Hot Flashes Follies.
Cost is $22. Reservations are required by June 4. Call (858) 674-5941.
SM Lions seek new members
SAN MARCOS -- The San Marcos Lions Club is looking for people to join its biweekly meetings. The Lions Club is a nonprofit service organization that provides an opportunity for its members to give something back to their communities. Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired.
The San Marcos Lions Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. For meeting location and information, call Ish Lopez at (760) 744-5203.
VFW plans dinner fundraiser
SAN MARCOS -- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3795 and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold a fundraising dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. May 25 at the post, 212 W. Mission Road.
Dinner plates will include two tamales with rice and beans. Cost is $6 per person. Proceeds will help the post remain open.
Large parties are encouraged to make reservations. Call (760) 744-3795.
'Concert in the Garden' set for May 26
SAN MARCOS -- The city and the Rotary Club of San Marcos will host a concert by Southbound Jonny, a country music band, as part of their "Summer Concerts in the Gardens" series at 7:30 p.m. May 26 at Wood House in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road.
Bring low-back beach chairs or blankets for picnic seating. Desserts and beverages will be available for purchase.
Tickets cost $5; free admission for children younger than 10. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. For information, call (760) 744-9000.
CEC offers enrichment lectures
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo offers college-level, non-credit enrichment lectures on a variety of subjects.
Upcoming lectures include the following:
The CEC's classrooms and office are at the Remington Club Phase II, 16916 Hierba Drive. Lecture fees are $7; $5 for members. Preregistration is preferred for all lectures.
Information and registration: (858) 487-0464, http://www.cecrb.org.
Scoliosis support group to meet
VISTA -- The Scoliosis Association of San Diego will host a support group meeting at 2 p.m. May 26 in the Community Room at the Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave.
The meeting is open to anyone dealing with scoliosis or seeking information and support for a loved one. New information and handouts from the recent American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons conference in San Diego will be available.
Information: http://www.sdscoliosis.com or Jennifer, (619) 825-9332.
No LIFE meeting May 25
OCEANSIDE -- LIFE a MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will not meet May 25 because of commencement at MiraCosta College. For future meeting information, call (760) 721-8124.
All-Class reunion slated at O'side park
OCEANSIDE -- The Friends of Heritage Park Village Museum will sponsor its annual All-Class Reunion for Oceanside-Carlsbad Union High School, Oceanside High, the Junior Colleges, and Old Timers from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10 at Heritage Park, Peyri Road, N. Camino Real and Mission San Luis Rey. Call (760) 433-8297.
City offers summer camps
OCEANSIDE -- The city of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Division has opened online registration for its summer 2007 day, specialty, and aquatic adventure camps. Camps begin June 18 and run for 10, one-week sessions through Aug. 24. Call (760) 435-5041. Surf camp and aquatic camps require successful completion and passing of a swim test prior to registration and online registration is not available for those camps. Call (760) 435-5225.
Senior center seeks vendors
OCEANSIDE -- The Oceanside Senior Center is now accepting applications for booth space for the 10th annual Senior Citizens Day Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 300 N. Coast Highway. The event, sponsored by the Neighborhood Services Department, Parks and Recreation Division and the Oceanside Senior Commission, will feature entertainment, senior provider information booths, crafts booths and great food. Call Maureen Fleming or Doug Moon at (760) 435-5250.
Park walk, health fair set
VISTA -- The annual Park Walk and Health Information Fair will be held at 9 a.m. May 24 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. All park walkers will receive free badge holders. A free continental breakfast will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and the health fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. To have an exhibit or sponsor the fair, or for questions, contact Maureen Cooper at (760) 726-1340 or e-mail mcooper@cityofvista.com.
Nutritional planning offered to seniors
VISTA -- A volunteer from Tri-City Medical Center will do individual nutritional planning for seniors from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the conference room at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. To schedule an appointment, call Leisa at (760) 639-6162.
AARP safe driving program set
VISTA -- The AARP Driver Safety Program, which teaches safe driving practices for seniors, will be held in two four-hour sessions from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 29 and 31 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Cost is $10 to cover course materials. Reservations can be made by calling (760) 639-6160. Seniors who complete both sessions will receive a discount on their auto insurance premiums for a three-year period.
Knee pain seminar offered
OCEANSIDE -- A free educational seminar on Treatment Options for Severe Knee Pain will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. May 31 in the French Room at Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way. Speaker will be Dr. James Helgager. Find out about knee replacement, knees designed to bend and rotate, gender specific knees and rehabilitation and recovery. To R.S.V.P., call (800) 256-1146 or go to http://www.events.kneereplacement.com.
Vista clinic seeks volunteers
Vista Community Clinic needs assistance with administrative tasks in support of the medical records department at its Pier View Way and North River Road locations in Oceanside. The hours are flexible and there are no minimum hours required. Because the work is in a clinic setting, all volunteers must take a TB test, provided free by the clinic, or show proof of a TB test within the last 12 months. Information: (760) 631-1135, Ext. 1135, or sfichter@vistacommunity.
Clinic offers physical exams for children
Vista Community Clinic offers physical exams for children who will participate in summer sports, camps and activity programs. Costs start at $20. Exams are administered Monday through Friday at 1000 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista; 161 Thunder Drive, Suite 212, Vista; 818 Pier View Way, Oceanside; and 4700 North River Road, Oceanside. The Vale Terrace clinic also gives exams on Saturdays. To make an appointment, call (760) 631-5000.
Memorial Day service set
FALLBROOK -- A Memorial Day service will take place beginning at 11 a.m. May 28 at the Masonic Cemetery on Santa Margarita Road about one mile from the East Mission Road intersection.
The program begins with the presentation of service flags of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 Color Guard, followed by the invocation by post Chaplain Dave Marvin.
The pledge of allegiance will be led by post Commander Mitch Chandler. Phyllis Bush will sing the national anthem, and the Fallbrook Chorale will provide music.
Guest speaker will be Gunnery Sgt. Nick Willoughby, who had two tours of duty in Iraq, and by special invitation, attended the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command in Vietnam this year to recover the remains of fallen comrades from the Vietnam War.
The program will conclude with benediction by Marvin, followed by refreshments at the post at 1175 Old Stage Road.
Blood drive scheduled
FALLBROOK -- The San Diego Blood Bank will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 29 at Fallbrook Hospital, 624 E. Elder St. The bloodmobile will be parked in the parking lot.
Participants will have the opportunity to join the San Diego Blood Bank's new Donor Difference program, which includes access to an on-line store for donors and the ability to track cholesterol, pulse and blood pressure after each donation.
Anyone who is at least 17 years old, in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood. A good meal is recommended prior to donation.
For donor requirements or to make an appointment, call the San Diego Blood Bank at (800) or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs sponsoring drawing
FALLBROOK -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is offering an opportunity drawing to win $10,000 cash. Tickets are $100, and only 300 have been printed. Second prize is a flat screen TV and third prize is a laptop computer. Call (760) 728-5871 or visit www.bgcnorthcounty.com.
Running club continues to gather
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Running and Walking Club meets for the following events:
People of all ages and abilities are invited, and members are encouraged to strive to achieve a goal of 10,000 steps per day, which is the standard now generally accepted as the minimum activity necessary to maintain good health. They also are encouraged to bring friends and family members. For information, contact hammerin77@yahoo.com.
Investment club meets monthly
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Investment Club meets at 4 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Fallbrook Public Utility District building, 990 E. Mission Road. For information, call Mary Lou Kollar, (760) 723-0480.
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