North San Diego County Community News Briefs: 'Pirates' to attack Maritime Museum

By: North County Times - | Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:12 PM PDT ∞

SAN DIEGO -- Re-enactors from the Naval Historical Education Foundation will stage a pitched battle between blood-thirsty pirates and the Royal Navy for control of the HMS Surprise at the Maritime Museum of San Diego on May 26 and 27.

All ages are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite pirate to compete in a costume contest and tour the museum's "Pirates of the Pacific" exhibit between shows. There will be two shows daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The shows are included with museum admission. Admission prices range from $8 to $12.

The Maritime Museum is on the North Embarcadero downtown at 1492 N. Harbor Drive. For information, call (619) 234-9153, Ext. 123, or go to http://www.sdmaritime.org. For information on the Naval Historical Education Foundation, go to http://www.jollyboats.org.

MiraCosta LVN graduation is Thursday

OCEANSIDE -- MiraCosta College will hold its annual Licensed Vocational Nursing program graduation ceremony at 6 tonight in the Theatre on campus, 1 Barnard Drive. Eighteen graduates will receive their certificate and will be honored for their accomplishments. For information, call Sue Simpson at (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6572.

Bird-watching field trip offered

VISTA -- The Palomar Audubon Society will offer a bird-watching field trip to the Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve and Rancho Guajome Adobe on May 26.

Participants will meet at 8 a.m. at Rancho Guajome Adobe County Park, 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave., and then carpool to the preserve. Afterward, the group will return to the adobe to observe additional bird species.

Information: http://www.palomaraudubon.org (Field Trips).

Spiritual group to celebrate anniversary

NORTH COUNTY -- The Harmony Grove Spiritual Association will celebrate its 111th anniversary May 26. Festivities will include psychic readings, music, vendors, fun activities and a chili cook off. For information, call (760) 745-9176 or (760) 745-9096.

PFLAG group to meet May 27

CARLSBAD -- Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, or PFLAG, a parent-led support and information organization, will meet at 2 p.m. May 27 at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave.

PFLAG invites anyone having difficulties understanding gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender issues to attend the meeting, especially when family relationships are disrupted. Family members, as well as GLBT people, are invited to join in discussions of mutual support.

Call (619) 922-1579.

Trash service will be delayed one day

NORTH COUNTY -- EDCO Waste & Recycling Services will not perform residential collection services May 28, Memorial Day.

There will be a one-day delay during the week of May 28 for residential waste and recycling collection service for customers in San Marcos, Encinitas, Escondido, Poway, Vista, Fallbrook, Ramona, San Diego, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City and the unincorporated areas of the county. This includes Fallbrook Waste & Recycling Services, Escondido Disposal and Ramona Disposal.

Waste and recycling collection services for commercial businesses will be unaffected by the holiday and will be provided on the regularly scheduled service day.

Information: http://www.edcodisposal.com.

Quail Gardens offers free admission for military

ENCINITAS -- Quail Botanical Gardens will offer free admission for military families with ID on Memorial Day, May 28. Quail Botanical Gardens is at 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Information: (760) 436-3036, Ext. 206, or http://www.qbgardens.org.

Club plans square dance, offers class

VISTA -- The Ocean Wavers Square Dance Club will hold its "Aloha Nights" dance June 1 at the Vista Townsite Community Center, 642 Vista Village Drive. Jim Smith will call and Judy Keller Smith will cue. Prerounds will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by squares from 8 to 10:15.

In addition, the club will offer a 17-week beginners square dance class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. starting May 31 at the Vista Townsite Community Center. The first session is free; cost thereafter is $4 per week.

For information, call (760) 724-2262.

Encinitas Pops Concert planned

ENCINITAS -- The Coastal Communities Concert Band will present its second Encinitas Pop Concert, "A Celebration of America," at 2 p.m. June 3 at the Encinitas Community/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.

The band will perform patriotic selections, music from Broadway and Hollywood, marches and big-band music. In addition, students from the San Dieguito Union High School District will join the band on several selections, and scholarships will be awarded to the top students to further their music studies.

Tickets cost $12; $10 for students and seniors. For tickets and information, call Kris Sims at (760) 436-6137, Bill Brackman at (760) 489-2383 or Buck Abell at (858) 793-8258.

'High Tea' to benefit Lupus Foundation

RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Lupus Foundation of Southern California will host an Afternoon High Tea Fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. June 3 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive.

Guests can sample a variety of fine teas while learning about their history and benefits from certified tea specialist Darlene Fahl-Brittian. The event also will feature a private shopping experience, with boutique vendors offering everything from jewelry to fashionable clothing to home accents and decor.

Tickets cost $45 in advance or $50 at the door. For tickets and information, call (858) 278-2788.

Soiree to benefit arts education in schools

NORTH COUNTY ----The bi-annual fundraising soiree for Center ARTES at Cal State San Marcos will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. June 3 at the Rancho Santa Fe home of Catherine and Bob Goldsmith.

The fundraiser for arts education in San Diego County K-12 schools will include live music, entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Suggested donation is $25.

For information, call Rich Hunt, Center ARTES co-coordinator, at (760) 750-4431.

OHS class of 1997 reunion set

Oceanside High School class of 1997 will hold its 10-year reunion July 14 at Pechanga Resort and Casino. Tickets are available for $80 until June 1; $100 thereafter. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Other reunion activities are planned for July 13 and 15.

For information, e-mail Angela (Castillo) Ferrin at outlaw379@hotmail.com; Marissa Cordero at onemac220@yahoo.com; or Myra Gamble-Welch at msg1610@yahoo.com.

SD Track Club to host races

NORTH COUNTY -- The San Diego Track Club will host the following races this summer. For information, call race director Joe Crosswhite at (760) 723-3257 or go to http://www.sdtc.com.

Seventh annual 3-Mile XC Race, 6:30 p.m. June 20, Buena Vista Park, Vista.

Fourth annual Bake at the Lake 4-Mile XC Race, 7:30 a.m. July 14, Lake Hodges Reservoir, Escondido.

Wild Duck 5K XC Race, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 18, Guajome Park, Vista.

Hawaiian workshops offered

ENCINITAS -- The Ke Po'okela Cultural Foundation and the Alliance for California Traditional arts will sponsor workshops on modern and ancient hula dance, traditional Hawaiian tattooing and Hawaiian spiritual chanting June 21 and 22 in Encinitas. Cost is $35 per workshop. Information and registration: http://www.kpcf.net or Nancy Lerman, (619) 300-3572.

Donations sought for military moms

CAMP PENDLETON -- The Sun & Sail Women's Club is seeking donations for a baby shower for new moms at Camp Pendleton. Donations of cash, gift cards and gently used and new baby items are needed. All donations are tax deductible. For information, contact Bea Foster at lifeisgreat@cox.net or (949) 837-6403.