North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Mayflower descendants to hold picnic

By: North County Times - | Wednesday, June 13, 2007 10:41 PM PDT ∞

CARLSBAD -- The San Diego Colony of the Society of Mayflower Descendants will hold its Family and Prospective Members Picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 30 at Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino De Los Coches.

Those interested in attending or those who feel their ancestors may have come to America on the Mayflower are encouraged to call Dorothy Schwaner, membership, at (760) 758-3125.

Box lunches for the picnic can be ordered by calling Treasurer Jan Landt at (619) 283-1796 before June 25.

Information: http://sdcolonymayflower.googlepages.com/home.

Republican Women to meet

POWAY -- The Rancho Bernardo Republican Women Federated will meet June 15 at the StoneRidge Country Club, 17166 Stoneridge Country Club Lane. Social hour will begin at 11 a.m. followed by the meeting at noon.

Mary Humphries, a longtime leader and activist in the Republican Party, will speak on "The History and Future of the Republican Party and the Federation of Republican Women."

Cost for the sit-down luncheon is $23. Reservations are required. Call (858) 673-1409 or (858) 487-0378.

Lou Gehrig Night set at Petco Park

SAN DIEGO -- In recognition of Lou Gehrig's birthday, the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter will host Lou Gehrig Night on June 19 at Petco Park.

The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter is dedicated to families affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig's disease) through patient support, advocacy efforts, public awareness and education while enabling research for a cure and improving the quality of life.

A portion of the sales from tickets purchased online will benefit the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.padres.com/groups and enter login code ALS and password PADRES (both are case sensitive).

For information, go to http://www.alsasd.org or call (858) 271-5547.

Woodworking club to meet June 21

ESCONDIDO -- The North County Woodworking Club will meet June 21 at a special location, Tool Mart, 750 Citracado Parkway. Park behind the building as the meeting will take place in the store's warehouse. The warehouse will open at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7.

Information: http://www.ncwood.org or Ray, (760) 489-7187.

Jewish Seniors Club to meet

OCEANSIDE -- The North County Jewish Seniors Club will meet at 12:20 p.m. June 21 at the Oceanside Senior Citizen Center, 455 Country Club Lane. Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood will speak on the latest happenings in Oceanside. Refreshments will be served. Call Bobbie at (760) 721-2482.

NARFE meeting set for June 21

OCEANSIDE -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 21 at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane.

Linda Sweeney will present an identity theft awareness workshop.

Call Doris Clements at (760) 757-6223 or Jo Murphy at (760) 757-5559.

Ostomy support group to meet

OCEANSIDE -- The Ostomy Support Group of North County will meet at 1 p.m. June 22 in Assembly Room 1 at Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way.

A panel of wound ostomy continence nurses will be available for open discussions, and Ann O'Brian will introduce and talk about new products.

All ostomy patients or those considering ostomy surgery and their caregivers are welcome.

Call (760) 433-3440.

Awareness workshop for women offered

ESCONDIDO -- A free women's awareness and self-defense workshop will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 23 at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, 12655 Sunset Drive, across from Westfield North County mall.

Women can learn basic awareness skills and simple self-defense techniques that can give them the confidence needed to get out and get active. Instructor Hal Collier will teach simple-to-put-into-practice methods that can minimize discomfort in any unfamiliar setting.

A continental breakfast will be served. For reservations, call (858) 674-2275, Ext. 14.

Gourd show closing reception set

FALLBROOK -- A closing reception for the 11th annual National Fine Art Gourd Show will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. June 23 at the Art Center at Fallbrook, 103 S. Main.

The evening will include music, wine and appetizers. Attendees can enjoy a cello concert by Barbara Martin, meet local gourd artists and enter a contest to guess the number of raw gourds on display.

Cost is $5; free admission for ACF members. Information: (760) 728-1414.

Hike/Frogwatch workshop offered

VISTA -- Learn about local frogs and toads during a hike/workshop set from 1 to 4 p.m. June 24 at the Dawson-Los Monos Reserve in Vista.

The event will include a hike into the reserve, a workshop on the National Wildlife Federation "Frogwatch" USA volunteer frog and toad monitoring program and possible field observation of at least one local frog species.

Participants can learn about the national program that uses citizen volunteers to collect field data about frogs, how to identify the mating call of several species and how they can help scientists learn why the amphibian population is declining.

The moderate, two-hour hike will be led by biologist and reserve manager Isabelle Kay. Participants will meet in the Buena Vista Park parking lot.

There is a $10 fee to cover workshop materials. Reservations are required. E-mail info@preservecalavera.org or call (760) 724-3887.

Bachelor/bachelorette auction set

SAN DIEGO -- Fresh Start Surgical Gifts will host its third annual Reds, Whites and Blues Bachelor/ette Auction at 7 p.m. June 26 at Ole Madrid, 755 Fifth Ave.

In the spirit of Fourth of July, the event will feature complimentary glasses of red and white wine and a live blues band for entertainment.

The auction will feature Matt Gallant, Emmy Award-winning host of the Animal Planet's popular series "The Planet's Funniest Animals" from 2000 to 2005, and 14 of San Diego's most eligible men and women in uniform. Bidding starts at $50, with the highest bidder receiving a customized date with the bachelor/bachelorette, including everything from dinner and drinks to a live concert.

Proceeds will benefit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a San Diego County-based charity dedicated to giving disadvantaged children with physical deformities free reconstructive surgery.

Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets for a VIP party cost $50 and include 6 p.m. admission, a private pre-party with the bachelors and bachelorettes and premiere balcony seating with a private bar.

Purchase tickets and preview some of the bachelors and bachelorettes online at http://www.BuyMeLoveBenefits.com. Tickets can also be purchased by calling (760) 412-0055.

Golf tourney to benefit Arc

RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Arc of San Diego's fifth annual Hal Clement Charity Golf Tournament will be held June 29 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive.

Hal Clement, co-anchor for KGTV Channel 10News, has served as the event's host for the past five years. Founded in 1951, the Arc now serves more than 2,500 children and adults with disabilities throughout San Diego County. The tournament is expected to raise more than $25,000 for the organization's Vocational Training Program.

Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The day will conclude with dinner and an awards ceremony at 6 p.m.

Fees are $150 per player or $550 per foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For information and reservations, call (858) 715-3780 or go to http://www.arc-sd.com.

Tap dancing group seeks new members

VISTA -- The Toe Tappers, a 50-plus senior tap dancing performance group, has openings for a few more tap dancers.

Male or female dancers should know basic tap steps. There is no charge to participate in the group, which practices every Monday and Thursday morning at the Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive.

Call Lynda at (760) 471-6553.

Mediation skills training offered

VISTA -- North County Lifeline will offer a 40-hour basic mediation skills training program from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 23 and 30.

Participants will learn a six-stage mediation process and accompanying communication and facilitation skills.

For information and cost, contact Maria Ochoa at (760) 726-4900, Ext. 232, or mochoa@nclifeline.org.

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