Coastal Community News Briefs

By: North County Times - | Sunday, July 15, 2007 9:39 PM PDT ∞

Artists sought for LeucadiaART Walk

LEUCADIA ---- Leucadia 101 Main Street Association is accepting applications from artists who would like to participate in the third annual LeucadiART Walk.ÝCost is $75. All applications must be received by July 31. LeucadiART Walk will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Ý Aug. 26.ÝCall (760) 436-2320 or go to http://www.leucadia101.com. LeucadiART Walk will feature local art galleries and artists displaying their work along Highway 101. In addition, there will be art demonstrations, a wearable-art fashion show and live entertainment. Collectable walking maps will be available listing participating galleries and art expo locations.ÝFree shuttle bus service will be offered for the public to use along Highway 101.



Volunteers needed for animal shelter

RANCHO SANTA FE ---- Volunteer orientations will be offered for individuals age 14 and older from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 18 and Oct. 6 at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road. Call Rita Spiegel at (858) 756-4117, Ext. 305, or e-mail ritas@animalcenter.org.



40th high school reunion planned

ENCINITAS ---- The San Dieguito High School Class of 1967 is planning its 40th reunion with a weekend cruise down the California coastline from Oct. 5 to 7. A get-together will be held following the cruise on Oct. 13 at Peabody's, 136 Encinitas Blvd. Call Kathy Stuart Jensen at (760) 753-2624 or e-mail sdhsclass67@yahoo.com.



Seniors meet to dance

ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Senior Center invites anyone 50 and older to its sponsored dance from 2 to 4 p.m. every third Friday of the month at the club, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Cost is $3. Call (760) 943-2250.



Historical society seeks volunteers

ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Historical Society needs docents for Fridays or Saturdays, two times per month. Service times are flexible. Volunteers receive education and informational materials and orientation. Call (760) 753-5726.



Toastmasters meet Wednesdays

SOLANA BEACH ---- North Coast Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Solana Beach Community Center, 133 Pacific Ave.ÝConquer fears of speaking in public while learning effective communication and leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment. Call (760) 944-9732 or go to http://wwww.nctoastmasters.org.



Chamber hosts golf tournament

CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will inaugurate Carlsbad's new municipal golf course at the Opening Golf Tournament at the Crossings beginning at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the new course on Palomar Airport Road. The event will feature a $1,000,000 hole-in-one shootout. Proceeds from the event will benefit the chamber's Partners in Education Foundation. Call (760) 931-8400.



La Costa to host golf tournament

CARLSBAD ---- Veteran jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. will be a special guest of honor at the ninth annual Geri Morrison Memorial Circle of Friends Golf Tournament at 9 a.m. Aug. 14 at La Costa Resort & Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road. Kentucky Derby winner Mike Smith is the host of this charity fundraiser with all proceeds going to Circle of Friends, which operates two group homes in North County that provide care for abused children. Also scheduled to appear are jockeys Gary Stevens, Alex Solis, David Flores and Corey Nakatani. Cost is $350. Call David Mirisch at (760) 632-7770 or e-mail david@dmirisch.com.



Deadline extended for sports teams

CARLSBAD ---- Teams are invited to register for Carlsbad Recreation Department Adult Sports Division teams for the fall 2007 season.ÝRegistration forms are available at Calavera Hills, Harding and Stagecoach Community Centers, and online at http://www.CarlsbadSports.org.ÝAll registration materials, including proof of residency, team funds and completed roster, are due no later than 5 p.m. on the last day of registration.ÝDeadlines: five man basketball, July 20; softball, July 27; soccer, Aug. 17. Faxed registrations will not be accepted.ÝCall (760) 434-2973, or go to http://www.CarlsbadSports.org.



Police seek senior patrol volunteers

CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Police Department is seeking volunteers to participate in its Senior Volunteer Patrol program. The Senior Volunteer Patrol program is for citizens 55 and older who want to help reduce crime and increase law enforcement services to the community. Senior Volunteer Patrol members are required to attend a two-week academy during the month of October. Senior Volunteer Patrol members generally volunteer one shift per week, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Volunteers must pass a background investigation, have no felony convictions, be a current U.S. citizen, be able to get along with others and be dependable.ÝIn addition, patrol members must be at least 55 years of age, be in good physical condition, possess a valid California driver's license, and have an excellent driving record and proof of automobile insurance.ÝApplicants do not need to be Carlsbad residents.

This will be the eighth such academy given by Carlsbad Police Department.ÝParticipants will receive training in a variety of topics such as traffic control, safety, first aid and CPR, ethics, radio communications, traffic citations, gangs and drugs, and crime prevention, as well as a hands-on driving safety.

Call (760) 931-2214.



Food addicts meet Mondays

CARLSBAD ---- Food Addicts Anonymous meet 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.ÝCallÝJack at (760) 433-0886 or go to http://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org.



Chamber counsels small businesses

CARLSBAD ---- The Small Business Success Center, located in the CarlsbadÝChamber of Commerce office, has a regular schedule of counselorsÝwho donate their time to help business entrepreneurs. The Success Center also hosts workshops and financial consultations to meet the needs of new and growing businesses. Call Andrea Korogi at (760) 931-8400; e-mail akorogi@carlsbad.org; or go to http://www.carlsbad.org.ÝÝÝ



Learn to soccer golf

CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Senior Center will host soccer golf games from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in Pine Park, 799 Pine Ave. Soccer golf is an excellent game involving light walking on grass, minimal eye/foot accuracy and the ability to have a good time. Call (760) 602-4654.



Class teaches ballroom dancing

CARLSBAD ----- Dance instructors Gary Smith and Ellen Gladden offer ballroom dance lessons from 1 to 3 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Learn the waltz, fox trot, East Coast swing, jitterbug, rumba, tango, and more. Call (760) 602-4654.



Church hosts grief workshop

CARLSBAD ---- Griefshare, the 13-week special help seminar for people experiencing grief and loss, will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in Room 202, the Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St. The series will feature nationally recognized experts in grief therapy. Call (760) 729-2331.



Parkinson group meets monthly

CARLSBAD ---- The North County Parkinson Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Sunrise Senior Living, 7020 Manzanita St. Call Thelma Balbes at (760) 918-9887.



Aegis at Shadowridge holds concert

OCEANSIDE ---- Aegis at Shadowridge Senior Community will hold its concert, "Dancing in the Courtyard," at 6 p.m. July 19 at 1440 S. Melrose Drive. The concert will feature The Evans Brothers performing hits of the last seven decades. There is no cover charge. There will be complimentary valet parking and wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. R.S.V.P. by calling (760) 806-3600.