North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Women's business clothes needed
By: North County Times | ∞
Jake Tokheim, 13, a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 787, is working on completing his Eagle Scout service project. He has arranged to complete his project by managing donation drives in North County to benefit the YWCA and Becky's House, a residential program for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Tokheim is collecting women's professional business clothes and shoes to help these women on job interviews and give them an opportunity to feel confident and look professional. Needed are women's business clothes and shoes, including plus sizes, in good condition with no tears or stains. For more information, call (760) 586-1376. The drop-off time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 14. Drop-off locations are:
Fashion show to benefit library fund
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook chapter 390, Order of the Eastern Star, will host a luncheon and fashion show to benefit the Fallbrook Library fund at 11:30 a.m. July 14 at the Masonic Lodge at 203 Rockycrest Road. Tickets are $10 per person and seating is limited. To reserve a seat, send a check payable to Fallbrook Chapter 390 OES, to Wanda Jordan, 2271 Mardavido Place, Fallbrook, CA 92028. For information, call (760) 723-1371.
Vacation Bible School planned
FALLBROOK -- Fallbrook Community Baptist Church will sponsor a vacation Bible school for children age 4 through sixth grade from 9 a.m. to noon July 16 through 20 at the church at 731 S, Stage Coach Lane. The theme is "Adventure of the Treasure Seekers," and will feature Bible-based activities.
Children will have fun with Dr. Zig "Big Dig" Assembly Leader, Professor Whoo Puppeteer, Bible Story Tellers, Rhythm Rock Music Leaders, and Art-i-Facts Craft Labs. Healthy snacks will be provided and there is no charge for this program. For information, call (760) 728-2966.
Boys & Girls Club pool now open
FALLBROOK -- The swimming pool at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is now open for the summer. Open swim is available from 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Cost is $2 for nonmembers and $1 for members with a current membership card.
Swim lessons also are being offered. Cost is $40 per child per two-week session. Times are: 8, 9 and 10 a.m. for children 4 and older. The 11 a.m. session is for parents and their children 3 and younger. Sessions are:
For more information, call the office at (760) 728-5871 or visit the Ingold Unit at 445 E. Ivy St.
Women's support group meets
BONSALL -- A.S.A.P. (Always Say A Prayer) is Riverview Evangelical Free Church's support group for women with chemically dependent family members. The group meets from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the church, and is beginning a new study called "Boundaries." This study is intended to help with Biblically-based answers to questions. For more information, call Carol at (760) 758-5208, or just come to the church at the meeting time. The church is at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane. For information, visit www.refc.org.
Fallbrook Library summer reading program continues
FALLBROOK -- Super sleuths and daring detectives are invited to join "Get a Clue @ Your Library" at the Fallbrook branch of the San Diego County Library. The 2007 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, babies through teenagers (YNK @ Your Library) and Adults (Summer Sleuthing @ Your Library).
There will be programs, prizes, drawings, contests and more. The whole family is invited to join. The program runs through Aug. 2. For more information, call the library at (760) 728-2373 or visit the Web site at www.sdcl.org.
Everyone who completes the program will receive a gift bag filled with fun gifts and special prizes, including passes to local attractions.
Free programs for preschoolers will be from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the library as follows:
Programs for elementary-age children will be from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Hilltop Center at 331 E. Elder St. as follows:
Teen programs will be at the library as follows:
All programs are free of charge and are sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library with help from the National Charity League members.
Prizes are funded by the San Diego County Library System, Friends of the Fallbrook Library and Wee Little Sprouts of Fallbrook. Anyone desiring to donate prizes may contact the library at (760) 728-2373.
Kitten, cat adoption event set
ESCONDIDO -- A kitten and cat adoption event will be hosted by representatives of Guardian Angels Animal Rescue and Angel Wings Cat Rescue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8 at Starbucks, 1020 W. Valley Parkway, in the Petco shopping center.
Summer reading activities continue
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Education COMPACT teen volunteer club will present the following activities for 3-year-olds through sixth-graders as part of the Escondido Public Library's summer reading program, which runs through Aug. 11.
The main library is at 239 S. Kalmia St., (760) 839-4837; and the East Valley Branch Library is at 2245 E. Valley Parkway, (760) 839-4392.
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. July 10 in the Turrentine Room at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St.
This month's selection is "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards.
The 2nd Tuesday Book Club will continue with a discussion of Richard Russo's "Empire Falls" on Aug. 14 and Lisa See's "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" on Sept. 11.
Information: (760) 839-4839, http://www.library.escondido.org.
Seniors offered array of services
ESCONDIDO -- The Senior Service Council will offer these services for seniors in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex.) For information, call (760) 480-0611.
Kids' summer events set at church
ESCONDIDO -- Kids Lighthouse and Emmanuel Faith Community Church invites families to their Sensational Summer drop-in events at the church, 639 E. Felicita Ave. Events for ages up to sixth grade are free to attend; parents are requested to attend with their children. For information, call (760) 745-2541 or go to http://www.efcc.org.
VC Library to host children's events
VALLEY CENTER -- The Valley Center branch of the San Diego County Library, 29200 Cole Grade Road, will offer these activities for children. For information, call (760) 749-1305.
Health screening set for July 12
ESCONDIDO -- Life Line health screening will take place July 12 at Aegis of Escondido, 3012 Bear Valley Parkway. Using painless, Doppler ultrasound technology, four tests will be completed in less than one hour -- stroke screening, abdominal screening, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis -- at a cost of $129. Appointments start at 9 a.m. Preregistration is required. Call (800) 324-1851. For information, go to http://www.lifelinescreening.com.
Take the challenge to lose weight
ESCONDIDO -- The Palomar Family YMCA will offer a six-week weight-loss team challenge from July 16 through Aug. 24. Teams of five to six people will be coached by a YMCA personal trainer twice a week, and the team with the greatest combined average percentage of body weight lost will win a credit or refund for the program cost of $199.
An orientation meeting will be held at 7 p.m. July 12 at the YMCA, 1050 N. Broadway. For information, call (760) 745-7490.
English language tutor training offered
ESCONDIDO -- The Laubach Literacy Council of San Diego County and the San Diego County Library LEARN program will offer a 12-hour English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) tutor training workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 14 and 21 at the First United Methodist Church, 341 S. Kalmia St. Information and registration: Charles Rose, (619) 442-1481; intgallery@aol.com.
VC History Museum re-elects officers
VALLEY CENTER -- Officers of the Valley Center History Museum, led by President William Hutchings, were all re-elected at the organization's annual meeting June 27.
Along with Hutchings, returning to office are Vice President Sarah Clayton, Treasurer Nicky Lovejoy and Secretary Joyce Johnson. The officers head a 12-member board that governs the history museum and the Valley Center Historical Society.
Board members include Lynne Boyett, William Boyett, Earl Brown, Marjorie Deskovick, Ira Goode, Wayne Hilbig, Robert Lerner and Petei McHenry.
Diabetes support group to meet
ESCONDIDO -- A free diabetes support group will meet and listen to a guest speaker at 7 p.m. July 10 in the Cafe Conference Room at the Palomar Medical Center, 555 E. Valley Parkway. The group is for those with diabetes and their spouses, relatives and friends. For information, call (858) 613-4164.
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Volunteers needed for animal camp
İRANCHO SANTA FE -- The Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, is currently seeking volunteers ages 13 and older who are ready to work hard and have fun with kids and animals during the center's Summer Critter Camp through Aug. 24. Call Christy Dunn at (858) 756-4117, Ext. 372, or visit the Web site http://www.animalcenter.org.
Dog adoption events planned
ENCINITAS -- The Animal Rescue Resource Foundation will hold dog adoptions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 7 and Aug. 4 at Petsmart, 1034 N. El Camino Real. For details, go to http://www.arrf.petfinder.com.
Learn all about stamps
ENCINITAS -- Learn all about stamp collecting from instructor David Montag at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.İ Attendees will learn how to mount and protect your collection, soak stamps and topicals, history, appraisals, and collecting for your grandchildren. Call (760) 943-2250.
Foster families needed for pets
RANCHO SANTA FE -- The Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, needs foster families to care for orphaned puppies and kittens that need temporary care before they become available for adoption. Call (858) 756-4117.
Diabetes support group meets
ENCINITAS -- Seniors dealing with diabetes, or who have a family member who has diabetes, are invited to attend the Diabetes Support Group from 10 to 11 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.İCall (760) 943-2250.
Recycle used phones
RANCHO SANTA FE -- Donate used cell phones to Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, for recycling to help the environment and lend a helping hand to the people and animals that the center serves. Call Trisha St. George at (858) 756-4117, Ext. 379.
Toastmasters meet Thursdays
ENCINITAS -- Encinitas Moonlighter's Toastmasters Club meets at noon Thursdays at Encinitas City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Ave. Learn to speak in public with no fear in a supportive and positive learning environment. Call Blair Knoll at (760) 633-2793 or visit the Web site at http://www.moonlighters.us.
Center hosts senior dance
ENCINITAS -- The Encinitas Senior Center will host the social dance for senior citizens 50 and older from 2 to 4 p.m. the third Friday of each month at the center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Dance to the music of the Oceanside Society Orchestra. Cost is $3, includes beverages and appetizers. Call (760) 943-2250.
City to provide beach trash bags
ENCINITAS -- The Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department will provide free trash and recycling bags for beach goers on July 4, with several posted bag station locations at access points and lifeguard towers at Stone Steps, Moonlight Beach, Beacons and Grandview. Each station will have both black bags for trash and blue bags for recyclables. Patrons are encouraged to use bags to collect holiday trash and recyclables to help keep the sand and surf as clean as possible. Once bags are filled they can be returned to posted bag stations or placed by a trash can for collection by the city.
Fourth of July party set at the park
ENCINITAS --- Start off the 4th of July by joining friends and neighbors for lots of old-fashioned family fun at the sixth annual Holiday Community Celebration beginning at 9 a.m. July 4 at Cottonwood Creek Park, corner of Encinitas Boulevard and Vulcan Avenue. The event will feature a pancake breakfast, games and contests, a watermelon- and pie-eating contest, and a bike and wagon decorating event. Attendees are asked to donate new or used children's books for the Community Resource Center, a private nonprofit organization providing a wide range of social services to the residents of North County coastal communities. Call (760) 944-5784.
Learn to draw using models
SOLANA BEACH -- The Studio of Art and Design will host "Life Drawing in Studio
with Clothed Models" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9, July 23 and Aug. 6 at the studio, 616 Stevens Ave., Suite C. Cost is $15 per class in advance, $20 per class at the door. Call (858) 755-6202 or go to http://rikki-studio.com.
Workshop demonstrates backyard composting
ENCINITAS -- "Backyard Composting: A Do-it-Yourself Workshop," taught by experienced master composters from the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. July 11 at the center, 137 N. El Camino Real (at the top of the hill, past the recycling bins.) The workshop will focus on demonstrating how to create nutrient-rich garden soil, save water and lighten the load at the landfill by recycling kitchen scraps and garden debris. Call (760) 436-7986, Ext. 225, or e-mail tanya@solanacenter.org.
Animal center seeks volunteers
RANCHO SANTA FE -- The Helen Woodward Animal Center will hold its volunteer orientation from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 18 and Oct. 6 at the center, 6461 El Apajo Road. Volunteers opportunities are available for people age 14 and up. Applications needed. Call (858) 756-4117, Ext. 305, or e-mail ritas@animalcenter.org.
Learn to identify birds
CARLSBAD -- Visit Buena Vista Lagoon for a look at local birds with Buena Vista Audubon Society host Tom Troy at 8:30 a.m. the last Saturday of each month at Buena Vista Lagoon Landing.İLearn to identify birds by sight and sound with added instruction in the use of binoculars and scopes. Call Tom Troy at (760) 967-6915.
Coach focuses on senior fitness
CARLSBAD -- Carl Grubbs, seniorİfitness coach and senior Olympian, will demonstrate low-impact fitness routines for seniors and older adults at 10 a.m. July 7 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave., during the center's annual Health and Fitness Expo. There will be a class reunion following the demonstration. Call (760) 941-1562.İİ
Families sought to host students
CARLSBAD -- Host families are needed for high school students from China from July 17 through Aug. 6. Students will need a place to stay during the evening hours and weekends.İCall Traceyİat (760) 473-9616 or Lupe at (760) 434-4665.
New OMA Book Club to meet
OCEANSIDE -- The new Oceanside Museum of Art's Book Club will hold its first meeting at 11 a.m. July 7 at the museum, 704 Pier View Way. Club members will discuss "Self Storage, a novel by Gayle Brandeis. Brandeis' first novel, "The Book of Dead Birds, won Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize for Fiction in Support of a Literature of Social Change. Information: (760) 721-2787.İ
Founder of Alzheimer'sİcenters to speak
LA JOLLA -- The George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers will host its fundraiser, "Conversations with Joy Glenner and Dr. David Bailey," at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive. Glenner, who co-founded the Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers with her late husband and renowned Alzheimer's disease researcher, George, will share a wide-ranging chat before several hundred guests at the event, billed as a "friend raiser."İİThe evening will also feature singer Mario Rocha. Cost is $125. Call (619) 543-4700.İİİİİİİİİİİİ
Annual Kwanzaa Festival set
OCEANSIDE -- Second Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual Kwanzaa Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 14 at 5301 Mare Road. This year's celebration will feature a Southern-style fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings, including collard greens. There also will be a sweet potato pie contest with a prize for the winner. Entrance fee for a table selling items other than food is $25. Cost for dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for children. Deadline to purchase table space and to register for the pie contest is July 5. Call (760) 722-0689 or (760) 433-9288.
Albertsons to host blood drive
RAMONA -- Albertsons, at 1459 Main St., will host a San Diego Blood Bank blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 7. The bloodmobile will be in the parking lot.
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: (800) 4MY-SDBB or http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Children's events planned at library
RAMONA -- The Ramona branch of the San Diego County Library, 1406 Montecito Road, will host these programs for children:
For information, call (760) 738-2434.
Library to offer 'DNA Decoded' program for youths
RANCHO PENASQUITOS -- The Rancho Penasquitos Library, 13330 Salmon River Road, will host a free "DNA Decoded" science program through the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center at 3:30 p.m. July 9.
The program is part of the library's 2007 Summer Reading Program, "Get a Clue @ Your Library," and is geared toward students in grades six through eight. Participants can learn how DNA makes people unique and how it can be used to solve crimes. They will perform a simple DNA extraction and keep a sample to take home.
The program is limited to 30 participants. To sign up, call (858) 538-8159.
Healthy cooking classes offered
POWAY -- Donna Wolf, a registered dietitian and gourmet cook, teaches simple, healthy cooking classes for all ages and skill levels. Participants can learn how to create meals without the excesses of sugar, salt and fat and utilizing healthy ingredients and fresh herbs and spices. Organic ingredients also are used.
All classes are held in a gourmet kitchen at a residence in Poway unless otherwise noted. The following classes will be offered this month:
Cost is $57 per class or $150 for a series of three, except where noted.
For information and to register, call Wolf at (858) 335-2140 or go to http://www.healthydirectionspoway.com.
Assemblage art workshops set
POWAY -- Visiting artist Michael deMeng, who is known for his assemblage art, will teach three day-long workshops July 13 through 15 at Stamping Details, 14009 Midland Road. DeMeng will lead students through transformations of discarded materials and found objects using collage and painting techniques to create their own "Shoe Shrine," "Soda Pop Icon" or "Voodoo Doodad Dolls." Cost is $85 per workshop.
Information: http://www.stampingdetails.com or (858) 513-8024.
Nursery offers free gardening classes
POWAY --- Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court, will offer these Saturday gardening classes. All classes are free and begin at 9:30 a.m. Occasionally, changes to classes can occur. For information, call (858) 513-4900.
Kumeyaay Ipai center offers free tours
POWAY -- Free tours of the Kumeyaay Ipai Interpretive Center at Pauwai are offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays.
Visitors can view an American Indian village site and learn about North County's earliest residents. Docent-led tours begin with discussions of native plants, foods and artifacts and end with a hike to the grinding holes and midden areas. Walking shoes are recommended.
The Kumeyaay Ipai Interpretive Center at Pauwai is at 13104 Silverlake Drive. For information, call (858) 646-9616.
'Water Works' Bible program set
SAN MARCOS -- Meadowlark Community Church will hold a "Water Works" vacation Bible program for children in first through fifth grades. The camp will include crafts, games, music, drama and snacks. Participants should be ready to get wet as some of the games involve water.
The free program will take place from 9 a.m. to noon July 9 through 13 at the church, 1918 Redwing St. For information and to sign up, call Denise at (760) 591-3636.
Preschool program has openings
SAN MARCOS -- Spaces are available for the summer session of the Raggedy Ann & Andy Preschoolers Program sponsored by San Marcos Community Services.
The program, for children ages 3 to 5, focuses on socialization skills with an introduction to academic concepts. Children learn social skills while participating in arts and crafts, storytelling and outdoor play. Fall, holiday, winter, spring and summer sessions are available.
Parents can register their children for the summer session, to run from July 9 through Aug. 24, and pay program fees at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Bring the child's birth certificate.
Class times available are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For information, call (760) 744-9000.
Women's Connection group to meet
RANCHO BERNARDO -- North County Women's Connection will hold a luncheon meeting from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive.
Inspirational speaker Arlana Holland will present "Ruby Red Slippers."
Cost of $22 includes a buffet lunch. For reservations, e-mail womensconnection@cox.net or call Michele at (858) 521-0203 by July 9.
Fourth of July parade set
JULIAN -- Julian's heritage will be celebrated at the annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade on July 4. This year's parade will honor members of the town's pioneer families. Woody Barnes, a rancher and longtime owner of Manzanita Ranch in Wynola, will be the Grand Marshal.
The parade will step off at noon from Julian High School, 1656 Highway 78. Pre-parade activities will begin at 10 a.m. and include a vintage aircraft flyover, a patriotic program and ice cream for kids.
Continuing Education Center holds meeting
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo held its annual meeting June 19 at the Rancho Bernardo Library.
City Attorney Mike Aguirre was the guest speaker. During his presentation, Aguirre proposed five changes to the San Diego City Charter and recommended a neighborhood bill of rights giving planning boards control over development and budgets for their communities. Other proposals made were the election of the city auditor, mandatory recycling, public votes for city debt such as pensions and subpoena power for the city attorney.
In addition, several CEC officers and directors were elected at the meeting. They are Donna Keaton, first vice president; Jim Reading, treasurer; and David Blitzblau, Margaret Drohan and Mary Alice Felt, directors. Continuing their terms into 2008 are Cal Watson, president; Phyllis Healy, academic vice president; Marian Hamburg, secretary; and Charlene Barber, Don Gragg and Beverly McNamee, directors. Retiring First Vice President Bee St. Clair received a plaque of appreciation for her contributions to the organization.
For information about the CEC, call (858) 487-0464 or go to http://www.cecrb.org.
Free weight management class offered
OCEANSIDE -- A free class, "Weight Management Secrets: Highlights from Major Diet Plans and the National Weight Loss Registry," will be held from 1 to 2:45 p.m. July 11 at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane. Call (760) 945-1271.
Soccer club to celebrate 30 years
OCEANSIDE -- The Soccer Club of Oceanside will celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer. The weekend celebration will be held in August. In preparation, the club is looking for former players, parents, board or community members to share their stories, photos or history of the club. Contact Tina Ortiz, club president, at (760) 599-3303.
Concert in the park set for July 12
OCEANSIDE -- The Oceanside Parks & Recreation/Neighborhood Services & Arts Commission will present a concert in the park at 5:30 p.m. July 12 at Rancho del Oro Park, corner of Mesa Drive and College Boulevard. Entertainment will include the Nanahuatzin Folklorica Dance Company and the Taiko Shokenji Ensemble, followed by Ruby and the Red Hots performing blues music. Works will be on display by art students. Bring a beach chair or blanket along with a picnic dinner. No alcohol; no smoking. Call (760) 435-5041.
Parking fines increased in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE -- Effective July 1, most parking violation fines have increased to $50 per violation. The city provides street sweeping service to residential neighborhoods twice a month. At the entrances to residential streets, signs are posted indicating the street sweeping hours. If a vehicle is parked on the street during the restricted period and is passed by the street sweeper, the vehicle will be issued a $50 parking violation citation.
In the downtown area, there are several different parking limitations to encourage turnover, prohibit overnight parking and allow for street sweeping. Along the beach there are signs with instructions on using pay lots, free lots and metered spaces as well as signs with limited parking hours. For parking regulation information, call (760) 435-5195. For parking citation information, call (760) 435-3890.
Seniors to travel to Pechanga
OCEANSIDE -- The Oceanside Senior Center is planning a trip to the Pechanga Indian Casino on Aug. 14. Cost is $14 per person, which includes round-trip transportation and $5 in slot play. The bus will depart the Park and Ride at the corner of Maxson and Barnes at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4 p.m. Reservation deadline is Aug. 10. Call (760) 435-5250.
Vista Friends and Newcomers to meet
VISTA -- The Vista Friends and Newcomers will meet at 10 a.m. July 12 at Arcadia Place Retirement Home, 1080 Arcadia Ave. A representative from the Gemological Institute of America will discuss precious stones and how they are rated. Samples will be shown. Call (760) 758-4120.
Fundraiser supports winter shelter
VISTA -- Operation Hope will sponsor a summer benefit fundraiser at 8 p.m. July 17 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Proceeds from a special preview night of musical comedy, "Me and My Girl," will help support Operation Hope's temporary winter shelter for homeless families in Vista. Performance tickets for open seating are $15; orchestra seating and dinner on the patio, $30. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the gate or by calling (760) 724-2100.
LIFE will not meet July 6
OCEANSIDE -- LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will not meet on July 6 because of the Independence Day weekend. For future meeting information, call (760) 721-8124.
Mission seeks volunteers for rose garden
OCEANSIDE -- Volunteers are needed to assist with the upkeep of the award-winning rose garden at Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Ave. Executive director and horticulturist Fr. James Lockman will lead the volunteers. No experience is necessary. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. July 7. Call (760) 757-3651, Ext. 146.
Mission to hold weekend retreat
OCEANSIDE -- Mission San Luis Rey will host a weekend retreat, "Francis and Clare: Spiritual Renewal From Their Time to Ours," July 13 to 15 at the mission retreat center, 4050 Mission Ave. The retreat will include discussion on the insights of Saint Francis and Saint Clare that speak directly to the modern heart with many of the same hopes, fears and expectations as people seek to reclaim Christianity and interpret it to a world often fractured by cynicism or materialism.
Check-in time is 4 to 6 p.m. on July 13. The retreat will begin with a gathering at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow; and ends with lunch July 15. Private rooms cost $220 per person; shared room, $170 per person; commuters are $100 per person. Call (760) 757-3659.
Tri-City Computer Club to meet
OCEANSIDE -- Tri-City Computer Club of Oceanside will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. July 10 at the Salvation Army Community Center, 3935 Lake Blvd. There will be a question-and-answer session on "What Can We Do to Improve Computing Performance?" There also will be discussion on improved methods of video conferencing. Attendees can lunch together at the facility prior to the meeting by calling (760) 631-8279. For club information, go to http://www.tricitycomputerclub.com.
Hospice to hold journal workshop
OCEANSIDE -- Tri City Hospice Heart To Heart Bereavement Program will offer a six-week Creative Journal workshop for adults experiencing grief and loss. The class, "Emotional Wellness," will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays, July 12 to Aug. 16 at 2095 W. Vista Way, Suite 217. Topics will include: identity, acceptance, healing the past, creating supportive relationships and trusting. The class is open to the community and is free, with donations welcomed.
Bring an unlined letter-size journal and colored felt pens. No art or writing experience needed. Call Jefri Edwards, registered art therapist and Heart To Heart coordinator, at (760) 940-5723.
Learn to identify birds
OCEANSIDE -- Bird enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to spend a morning with the birds at Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center with leader Tom Troy, who will help identify birds by sight and sound with added instruction in the use of binoculars and scopes. The instruction is presented free by the Buena Vista Audubon Society at 8:30 a.m. the last Saturday of each month at the center, 2202 S. Coast Highway. Call (760) 967-6915.
Line dancing classes offered
Line dancing classes are held at the Oceanside and Vista senior centers. Helen Pietroforte is the instructor. Cost is $3 per class.
Beginning classes are held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and intermediate classes are held from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Fridays at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane.
At the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, beginning classes are held from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays; intermediate classes are held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mondays and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; intermediate/advanced classes are from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call (760) 724-6375.
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