Community News briefs: Press club to host public relations expert

By: North County Times - | Wednesday, August 8, 2007 7:11 PM PDT ∞

RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Press Club of North San Diego County will meet at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at the Remington Club Phase II, 16916 Hierba Drive.

David Nuffer, founder and chairman of the large San Diego public relations agency Nuffer, Smith, Tucker Inc., will speak on "Is Public Relations Really Necessary?" Nuffer has more than 42 years experience in the public relations field and has won many awards for his work.

Light refreshments will be served. Information: (858) 487-2504.

10 North art show extended

ESCONDIDO -- 10 North, an artists' group featuring 10 North County women artists, has extended its "Blue Moon in June" exhibit through Sept. 4 at its studio/gallery, 115 W. Grand Ave. The original artwork is created in water media, acrylic, fabric and collage. An artists' reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m Aug. 11.

Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: (760) 480-9000.

10 North artists are Carol Black, Pam Brasel, Susan Avery Clark, Diane Detwiler, Lucinda Foy, Helen Shafer Garcia, Phyllis Kelley, Jane LaFazio, Rhonda Miles and Jeannie Moore. Their next exhibition, "Birds, Bees, Cats, Dogs," will run from Sept. 7 through Nov. 6.

Water-wise gardening is the topic

DEL MAR -- The San Diego Horticultural Society will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Surfside Race Place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

Judy Wigand, owner of the specialty nursery Judy's Perennials, will offer ideas on how to create attractive dry landscapes. She also will talk about a water-wise bird and butterfly garden designed to attract many species.

There also will be a plant forum, where plant experts will discuss plants and answer questions, followed by an opportunity drawing. Admission and parking are free. Information: (760) 295-7089, http://www.sdhortsoc.org.

Genealogy group plans meetings

CARLSBAD -- The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will hold a business and sharing meeting at 10 a.m. Aug. 14 in the Carlsbad City Council chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive.

The Computer-Oriented Genealogy Group, sponsored by North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will meet at 1 p.m. that day at the same location. Claire Santos-Daigle, owner of Photos Made Perfect in Chula Vista, will speak on "Digital Image Editing" and discuss techniques for restoring old family photographs.

Information: (760) 630-5720.

'Dead Sea Scrolls' is the topic

OCEANSIDE -- The North County Seniors Jewish Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane. The featured speaker will discuss the Dead Sea Scrolls. Information: Bobbie, (760) 721-2482.

SD Track Club to host race

OCEANSIDE -- The San Diego Track Club, a nonprofit running organization that awards scholarships to high schools students and track athletes, will host its "Wild Duck 5K XC Race" at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 18 at Guajome Park.

Cost is $20; $15 for SDTC members ($5 late fee if registered after Aug. 11). Information: Joe Crosswhite at (760) 723-3257; http://www.sdtc.com.

Democratic club to host fundraiser

ENCINITAS -- Francine Busby will be the mistress of ceremonies for the Rancho North Coast Democratic Club's Garden Party fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 18 at 467 Fulvia St.

The guest speaker will be Jesse Durfee, chairman of the San Diego Democratic Party. The three Democratic contenders for the 50th Congressional District seat also will be on hand to meet, greet and discuss their issues. International White Space recording artists Rebeca and David Randle will entertain with original and popular music, while attendees enjoy appetizers, desserts, wine and other beverages.

Tickets cost $20 per person; $35 per couple. R.S.V.P. to Patsy Cutler at (760) 942-9041.

Golf tourney to benefit Casa de Amparo

VISTA -- The eighth annual Fore the Children Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 20 at the Vista Valley Country Club. The event will benefit Casa de Amparo, a nonprofit organization in Oceanside that provides child abuse prevention and treatment services throughout San Diego County.

Player check-in will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the shotgun tournament will start at 12:30 p.m. Cost of $250 covers golf, lunch and an awards dinner.

Live and silent auction items will include a Fred Couples-signed Masters 2006 Golf Tournament flag, a seven-day Caribbean or Mexican cruise for two via Holland American Cruise Line, four VIP tickets to "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" accompanied by a backstage tour and more.

Information: Eric Pitarresi, (760) 754-5500, Ext. 29.

Leadership North County applicants sought

SAN MARCOS -- Cal State San Marcos Extended Studies is accepting applications through Aug. 15 for Leadership North County, an annual program that helps local leaders learn to build coalitions and master the complexities of policy issues.

Beginning Sept. 20, selected applicants will spend one day per month learning about issues that face North County, such as transportation, education, housing, tourism and energy.

The program will run until June 19, 2008. Cost to participate is $1,250. Information: (760) 750-4020, http://www.therightcourse.net/lnc.

Motorcycle run to benefit Labradors

NORTH COUNTY -- Labrador Harbor will host the first "Kruise 4 K-9s" motorcycle run to raise funds for Labrador retrievers in need Aug. 25. Motorcyclists will blaze a trail from Oceanside to the Menghini Winery in Julian.

Registration fee is $25 per person, which includes an event T-shirt and lunch at the winery. Nonriders can assist Labrador Harbor by sponsoring a rider, participating in prize drawings or making a donation to the cause. All proceeds from the event will benefit families who have requested assistance through Labrador Harbor.

Information: http://www.labradorharbor.org; info@labradorharbor.org.

Kodaly, Solfege music training offered

SAN MARCOS --Palomar College offers training in the Kodaly Specialized Music Education program and the Solfege method, which concentrates on building basic musicianship skills. A combination of Kodaly and Solfege courses provides detailed preparation in music instruction and performance for college students and professional teachers.

The college now offers Kodaly I and Solfege I classes as TV courses. Course information and scheduling for this fall is as follows:

- MUS 240 Solfege I, "Stepping Stones to Reading Music" (Class No. 74702), 1 unit -- 9 to 9:50 a.m. Scheduled Saturday seminars are Aug. 25., Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and 15.

- MUS 245 Kodaly I, "Stepping Stones to Teaching Music" (Class No 74703), 3 units -- 10 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Scheduled Saturday seminars are Aug. 25., Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and 15.

Video broadcast information and details about the TV courses are available online at http://www.palomar.edu/pctv/distLearn/tvClasses.shtml, or by calling (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2431. Those new to Palomar College must first apply online at http://www.palomar.edu. The enrollment fee is $20 per unit for California residents.

Corvette club hosts charity golf tournament

NORTH COUNTY -- The North Coast Vettes club organized and hosted a charity golf tournament July 20 at the CampÝPendleton Marine Memorial Golf Course. Area clubs that supported the event were Corvettes of Temecula Valley, Corvettes of San Diego and the Oceanside Newcomers and Friends Club.

Proceeds from the event will be presented equally to the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton's Military Outreach Ministry and Armed Services YMCA.

North Coast Vettes is sponsored by Weseloh Chevrolet and meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at Grandma's Hilltop Hideaway Cafe in Oceanside. Information: http://www.northcoastvettes.org.

United Cerebral Palsy golf tourney set

ENCINITAS -- The 25th annual VIP Golf Classic to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County will take place Aug. 17 at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course. Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1:15 p.m. Festivities will continue with an awards dinner after tournament play is finished. Entry fee of $325 includes lunch, green fees, golf cart, dinner, tee prizes and refreshments. Information: (858) 571-5365.

Sons of American Revolution to meet

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego chapter of Sons of the American Revolution will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 18 in the Lisbon Room of the Ramada Inn, 5550 Kearny Mesa Road. Breakfast will be served. Cost is $16 payable at the door.

Jack Sholl, a docent at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, will present "Designing a Government: The Framing of the United States Constitution, 1787."

Reservations: Ernie McCullough, (760) 743-0034; epmam@cox.net.

Book drive to benefit children

This month, San Diego County Borders and Waldenbooks bookstores are working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego to promote literacy and give books to children in need by hosting a month-long book drive. Customers are encouraged to purchase and donate new children's and young adult books at the bookstores. Also, a percentage of total sales from the donated books will be given to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego for its reading and education programs.

Mystery writing workshop slated

SAN DIEGO -- Two Carlsbad writers -- Taffy Cannon and Dr. Eva Shaw -- will lead a mystery writing workshop, offering "how-to" clues for writers, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Joyce Beers Community Center, off of University Avenue between 10th and Vermont streets, in Hillcrest. The workshop is sponsored by Sisters in Crime, a coed group of mystery readers and writers.

Registration is $50 in advance or $75 at the door. To register in advance, send check or money order by Aug. 18 to Sisters in Crime, P.O. Box 86910, San Diego, CA 92138. Information: (760) 505-7037, http://www.sincsd.org.