Community News briefs: SoCal Quilters' Run begins today

By: North County Times - | Wednesday, July 11, 2007 7:01 PM PDT ∞

The ninth annual Southern California Quilters' Run will be held today through July 14 and from July 19 through 22.

Thirty-four quilting shops throughout Southern California will participate in the event. Quilters are invited to join in the caravan for a chance to win prizes. Stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays during the run.

Participating shops in North County include Sowing Sisters in Carlsbad, Quilter's Paradise in Escondido, Amidon Quiltworks in Poway, Quilter's Cottage in Fallbrook and Quilt in a Day in San Marcos.

For details, go to http://www.socaquiltshops.com or call Cozy Quilt Shop at (619) 670-0652.

Rock 105.3 blood drive set

SAN MARCOS -- Rock 105.3 and the San Diego Blood Bank will present the Rock 105.3 Friday the 13th Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 13 at Biggs Harley-Davidson/Buell, 717 Center Drive.

The first 105 successful donors will be awarded a ticket to see Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance in concert July 31 at Coors Amphitheater. In addition, all donors will receive a commemorative Rock 105.3 T-shirt (while supplies last), a sandwich from Gaglione Brothers Famous Steaks and Subs and other "Rock" giveaways.

Concert tickets and T-shirts will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are not available for this drive.

Anyone age 17 or older, in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds may qualify to donate blood. Information: (800) 4MY-SDBB or http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org.

SD Track Club to host races

NORTH COUNTY -- The San Diego Track Club, a nonprofit running organization that awards scholarships to high schools students and track athletes, will host the following races.

-- Fourth annual "Bake at the Lake 4-Mile XC Race," 7:30 a.m. July 14, Lake Hodges Reservoir, Escondido. Cost is $15; $10 for SDTC members.

-- "Wild Duck 5K XC Race" (first race in Dirt Dog Series), 8:30 a.m. Aug. 18, Guajome Park, Vista. Cost is $20; $15 for SDTC members ($5 late fee if registered after Aug. 11).

For information, call race director Joe Crosswhite at (760) 723-3257 or go to http://www.sdtc.com.

Youth Symphony Concert set

ESCONDIDO -- Forty-five talented high school and university musicians from San Diego and 10 countries will perform at the third annual International Youth Symphony Concert at 4 p.m. July 15 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. The repertoire will include Beethoven's Symphony No. 8, Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" and Bartok's "Rumanian Fold Dances."

The young musicians were brought together through a unique collaboration between the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory and Rotary International's San Diego District 5340. The concert is a culmination of an intensive, three-week musical training program.

Tickets cost $20 for adults and $8 for students ages 18 and younger. Information: (619) 233-3232 or http://www.sdys.org.

Classical music concert on tap

SAN MARCOS -- North County Sunday Soiree will present a classical music concert featuring Walter Ritter, Tracey Bondi-Pear, Jef Olsen, Therese Holladay and Thelma Johannsen, accompanied by pianist John Danke, from 7 to 8 p.m. July 15 at Meadowlark Church, at 1918 Redwing St.

Following the concert, local singers and musicians will perform in an open mike format.

For information, go to http://www.classicalopenmikesd.com and click on North County Soiree or e-mail stormchorus@yahoo.com.

NARFE group to meet July 19

OCEANSIDE -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 19 at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane.

The speaker will be Bob Davidson, CSFC District vice president, who will discuss the importance and procedure for members or visitors to personally make contact with legislative members in District 49 and 50 during "August Lobby Month." The public is welcome. Call Jo Murphy at (760) 757-5559 or Doris Clements at (760) 757-6223.

World Affairs group to host speakers

RANCHO BERNARDO -- The World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays in the second-floor meeting room at the Remington Club Phase II, 16916 Hierba Drive. The meetings are free.

On July 19, Win Cox and Leigh Fenly, co-founders of Women's Empowerment International, an organization that uses the tools of micro-

financing to help women escape poverty, will speak on "Working Her Way Out of Poverty: the Transformation Power of S96."

On July 26, Professor Marjorie Cohn, president of the National Lawyers Guild and instructor at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, will discuss her book "Cowboy Republic: Six Ways the Bush Gang Has Defied The Law." A book signing will follow.

Information: Al Myers, (760) 721-9072; almyers123@ cox.net; or http://www.sdwac.org.

Swap meet event to benefit animals

SAN DIEGO -- The nonprofit San Diego Animal Support Foundation will host its first Collectables, Reusables And Pleasantries (CRAP) for Critters event from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21 at the San Diego Sports Arena.

Clean out the house, garage and storage unit and bring donations to the swap meet between 6 and 8 that morning. No clothing or shoes will be accepted.

Proceeds will be used to help animal rescue groups and other animal welfare organizations throughout the county.

Parking is free; swap meet admission is $1. Information: crap4critters@gmail.com, www.sdshelters.com, (619) 847-8755.

NAMI group to host psychiatrist

CARLSBAD -- The North County Coastal chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will meet at 7 p.m. July 19 in Parish Hall at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1775 Carlsbad Blvd. Psychiatrist Dr. Chris Gorman will lead a question-and-answer session on mental illness. For information, call (760) 722-3754.

Jewish Seniors Club to meet

OCEANSIDE -- The North County Jewish Seniors Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. July 19 at the Oceanside Senior Citizen Center, 455 Country Club Lane. Lou Levinson will talk about life in South Africa. Refreshments will be served. Call Bobbie at (760) 721-2482.

Woodworking club to meet July 19

ESCONDIDO -- The North County Woodworking Club will meet at 7 p.m. July 19 in the auditorium at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

Palomar College instructor Bob Stewart will give a presentation on bamboo fly rod construction.

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

Single seniors club to host dance

NORTH COUNTY -- The North County Singles Club for seniors ages 55 and older will hold its annual Luau Dinner Dance from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane. Music will be provided by Our Song. Cost is $24. For reservations, call club President Tom Bernhardt at (760) 722-3408.

The club regularly meets for dinner and dancing to live music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at the Vista Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way. For membership information and reservations, call Geri at (760) 942-2719.

Sprint Nextel to sponsor MS Challenge Walk

CARLSBAD -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Carlsbad-based Pacific South Coast Chapter has announced that Sprint Nextel Corp. will be title sponsor for the 2007 Sprint MS Challenge Walk, a three-day, 50-mile fundraising walk to be held Sept. 7 through 9. The walk will begin in Carlsbad and end in downtown San Diego.

After walking about 20 miles each of the first two days, walkers will stay overnight in hotels and enjoy nightly dinner and entertainment. Rest stops will be available approximately every three miles.

The minimum fundraising amount required to walk in the 2007 Sprint MS Challenge is $2,500 per person.

To register or for information about the 2007 Sprint MS Challenge Walk, visit http://www.mymschallenge.com.

VHS class of '67 to hold reunion

NORTH COUNTY -- Vista High School class of 1967 is seeking classmates for its 40-year reunion scheduled for Aug. 4 at El Camino Country Club in Oceanside. There are many classmates who cannot be located. Those who know of anyone who graduated from VHS in 1967 are asked to call Barbara (Warling) Fleming at (760) 716-3718.

Foodmobile program expands

SAN DIEGO -- Jewish Family Service of San Diego has expanded its Foodmobile Program. A second "light" meal will be offered in addition to the hot kosher meal delivered daily by volunteers. The kosher "light" meal will consist of a sandwich, fruit or salad (potato, pasta, etc.) and juice. This added service will benefit the many Foodmobile clients who are unable to leave home to shop for food or prepare meals.

JFS's Foodmobile has been delivering kosher meals to homebound older adults since 1971 and younger homebound adults since 1998. The program serves most areas in San Diego County on Mondays through Fridays, with frozen meals available for the weekends.

For information, call Rosann Place at (619) 229-2390 or go to www.jfssd.org.

Women invited to sing barbershop harmony

SAN MARCOS -- The Vista Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is a group of women who love to sing four-part barbershop harmony.

Women of all ages are invited to visit the chorus, which meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Ave.

Information: (760) 634-8446 or www.harmonize.com/vistahillschorus.