North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Fallbrook Democrats to host Christmas party
By: North County Times | ∞
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold its annual Christmas party from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at 1815 S. Stage Coach Lane. Donation is $15. R.S.V.P. to Connie Freese at (760) 731-5186 by Dec. 5.
A brief meeting, at which the nominating committee will present a slate of officers for members to consider for the new year, will be followed by an afternoon of food, drink, fellowship and debate. A silent auction, featuring an original painting by nationally-known Fallbrook artist Jack Ragland, will help kick off the club's fundraising drive to open a local Democratic Party office and campaign headquarters for the 2008 election.
In the spirit of holiday giving, members and guests are encouraged to support the club's annual giving program to benefit the Fallbrook Food Pantry. Information: http://www.fallbrookdemocraticclub.com.
Fallbrook Masons to install officers
FALLBROOK -- Fallbrook Masonic Lodge No. 317 will conduct its annual installation of officers at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at 203 Rocky Crest Road. Information: (760) 723-7658.
Food pantry sponsors adopt-a-family program
FALLBROOK -- With the Christmas season approaching, volunteers at the Fallbrook Food Pantry encourage people to include one of the pantry's clients on their shopping lists this year. Call (760) 728-7608 to "Adopt a Family" for Christmas and provide a holiday meal and gift for each member of one of the pantry's families.
Opera tickets now on sale
FALLBROOK -- Tickets are now on sale for the San Diego Opera Gala performance at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center on the Fallbrook High School campus. Tickets are available at the CAST Box Office at 200 N. Main St., across from the Mission Theatre. The program will include members of the San Diego Opera Chorus, including Fallbrook's own Sasha La Russo.
Dress is anything from dress-casual to black-tie. Proceeds from the show will benefit fire victims from Fallbrook's Valley Oaks Mobile Home Park. Tickets cost $25. People who cannot attend may purchase tickets for fire victims to attend. Call (760) 731-2278.
Monetary donations can be made at Pacific Western Bank under an account set up as "Valley Oaks Opera Gala Benefit."
Boys & Girls Club campaign has quiet kickoff
FALLBROOK -- Due to the recent fires, the Boys & Girls Club's "Lead Off-Hitters" luncheon for the Step Up to the Plate Campaign was canceled; however, the campaign was implemented with no fanfare Nov. 12.
The campaign features five mock baseball teams competing against one another to see which one can raise the most money on behalf of the club. Also, all donors from last year's campaign have been mailed letters asking them to consider renewing their support for this year's campaign. The goal is to raise $200,000. An event to celebrate the conclusion of the campaign will be held in mid-January.
The club provides a safe place for kids to come to after school during the critical hours from 2 to 6 p.m., when kids need guidance and adult supervision. More than 800 children per day participate in club activities at the club's 10 locations.
Donations to the campaign are tax-deductible and support the five core programs offered at the club. Information: (760) 728-5871.
LIFE to hold Holiday Party
OCEANSIDE -- LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will meet for its year-end Holiday Party at noon Dec. 7 in the Aztlan Room, Student Center, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Lunch will be served at noon and entertainment will be provided by local performers Bill and Ginger Bertie. Only members and guests who have paid the fee for the luncheon can attend.
Membership applications with the $30 per person fee for 2008 will be collected and the first quarter "The Good LIFE" newsletter will be available.
The next LIFE meeting will be Jan. 11. Call (760) 721-8124.
Woman's Club of O'side to meet
OCEANSIDE -- The Woman's Club of Oceanside will meet Dec. 6 at the club house, 1606 Missouri St. Coffee and chat is at 9:30 a.m. with the business meeting at 10 a.m. The program will be by the Oceanside High School choral group. Lunch costs $7. Call (760) 414-1329.
Holiday Health Fair slated
OCEANSIDE -- Inner Strength Yoga will hold a Holiday Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at 2124 El Camino Real, Suite 200. There will be food, raffles, free healing sessions, holiday gifts and yoga class specials. Presentations include Thai yoga therapy, healthy food tips, body composition, Lebed method, tips for a stressless holiday, cranial sacral therapy and developing creativity. Call (760) 822-1348.
Senior center to hold annual Senior Ball
OCEANSIDE -- The Oceanside Senior Center will host the annual Senior Ball, a winter-themed dance for everyone ages 55 and older, from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Oceanside Beach Recreation Center, 300 N. The Strand. Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased at the senior center, 455 Country Club Lane, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Come dressed in holiday attire and plan to dance the night away to the music of South Coast Swing. Light refreshments will be served.
The parking fee is waived at Pay Lot 30, at Seagaze and North The Strand and at Pay Lot 24, located at Myers Street and Pier View Way. Parking also is available at the Transit Center parking lot at Cleveland and Seagaze. Free shuttle service will be provided by Fair Winds Ivey Ranch from each of the parking areas to the front door of the center. Call (760) 435-5250.
One-stroke painting class set
VISTA -- The One Stroke painting class, "Holiday T-Shirt or Tote Bag," will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Michael's, 1851 University Drive. Cost is $20 plus supplies. Call (760) 941-7350.
'La Hacienda Holiday' upcoming
VISTA -- Acclaimed roping artist Tony Muoz will perform at the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe for the annual "La Hacienda Holiday" from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at 640 Alta Vista Drive. Also featured will be the Rancho Buena Vista High School Ballet Folklorico group, along with storytellers, musicians and demonstrations. Food vendors will be on hand to sell refreshments. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children younger than 12; $10 for families. Call (760) 639-6164.
Holiday at the Rancho set for Dec. 8
CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad Recreation Department will present Holiday at the Rancho from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying LC Lane. There will be a tree lighting ceremony, handmade craft boutique, photos with Santa and an outdoor family movie, "Polar Express." Call (760) 602-7519.
Group sells book as fundraiser
CARLSBAD -- Community Interface Services, the nonprofit provider of community-based services to adults with developmental disabilities, is selling 2008 Entertainment coupon savings books to raise funds to support its cause. The fundraising campaign continues through Dec. 15. Books for the San Diego region cost $40, with a portion of the proceeds from every book supporting Community Interface Services. Call (760) 729-3866; http://www.entertainment.com/support and enter account number 119538.
Alzheimer's groups to meet monthly
CARLSBAD -- The North County Coastal Alzheimer's Association support group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Glenbrook at La Costa Glen, 1950 Calle Barcelona; and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at Sunrise at La Costa, 7020 Manzanitas St. Call (800) 272-3900.
Senior center offers rides
CARLSBAD -- Carlsbad residents 60 and older who cannot drive and is in need of transportation for medical appointments or grocery shopping now have someone to turn to. The Carlsbad Senior Center's Transportation Program could be the solution. Transportation for medical appointments is provided Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Appointments must be made 2 p.m. and end by 4:30 p.m. Service area is limited. Wednesday afternoons are reserved for grocery shopping at Stater Bros. The first Thursday afternoon of the month, transportation is provided to go to Wal-Mart or Trader Joe's. Mondays through Fridays, seniors can enjoy lunch at the Carlsbad Senior Center. The Senior Center provides transportation to and from the Center. Call (760) 602-4650.
Exhibition showcases four local artists
CARLSBAD -- The William D. Cannon Art Gallery will host the 2007 Cannon Invitational,an exhibition featuring the work of David Adey, Gerrit Greve, Lee Puffer, and Jen Trute through Dec. 30 at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, the Carlsbad City Library Complex, 1775 Dove Lane. Information: (760) 434-2904, (760) 602-2021, http://www.carlsbadca.gov/arts.
MiraCosta to help kids with Holiday Angel Project
CARDIFF -- For the 20th consecutive year, MiraCosta College students and staff as well as community members will have the opportunity to give a local needy child the gift of his or her dreams by taking an angel off the Christmas trees in the administration building, and the library and information hub at the college.s San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. Each child's first name and wish appears on a paper angel hanging on the tree. Those who want to buy a gift for a child take an angel from the tree, "sign out" the angel with MiraCosta staff, purchase the gift, wrap it using the paper angel as a tag, and bring it to the appropriate location by Dec. 10. Names and wishes of children have been obtained from St. Leo's Head Start, Cardiff School District, Encinitas Union School District, Solana Beach School District and needy MiraCosta student-parents in the college's EOPS program. The Holiday Angel Project is expected to provide gifts to 600 children. MiraCosta students will deliver gifts to children's homes in the southern portion of the college district on Dec. 15. Volunteers are needed to
help; call (760) 634-7806.
Garden of Lights ready to shine
ENCINITAS -- The Garden of Lights at Quail Botanical Gardens will brighten the night with its display of holiday lighting from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 through 9, Dec. 13 through 23 and Dec. 26 through 30 at the gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. The annual event features displays of more than 100,000 sparkling lights and festivities including family-friendly activities, horse-drawn-wagon rides, crafts for children, marshmallow roasting, visits with Santa, live music, hot mulled wine and refreshments. The garden will also showcase the "Holiday Lighting Exchange Event" hosted by San Diego Gas & Electric Co. from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 14. Guests are encouraged to exchange up to three incandescent holiday light strands for energy-efficient, multicolored holiday lights while supplies last. LED holiday lights are cool to the touch, offering a reduced fire hazard and are also brighter, lasting up to 100 times longer than incandescent lights, and provide up to 90 percent in energy savings. Cost is $6 for members, seniors, military and students, nonmembers are $10. Information: (760) 436-3036,
http://www.qbgardens.org.
'Get what you want ' workshops offered
ENCINITAS -- The interactive workshop "How to Actually GET What You Want" will be offered from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 8 and 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Open Door Wellness Center, 1054 Second St. Cost is $30 to $40. Call (760) 710-1804.
Explore your past life
ENCINITAS -- The Open Door Wellness Center will host the "Past Life" workshop with Kathy Braun from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at the center, 1054 Second St. Braun, who has served in yoga ashrams for the past 12 years, will present evidence for reincarnation. A group regression will follow the talk and afterwards, voluntary sharing. Cost is $40. Call (760) 710-1804.
Youth ski trip offered
DEL MAR -- The Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito and The Blue Angels Youth Ski & Snowboard Program will offer local boys and girls ages 7 to 16 the opportunity to snowboard/ski local mountains. The five-Saturday program will be offered Jan. 26; Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 23 and March 1, and is open to all ability levels, from beginners to experts, and includes five full days of professional ski or snowboard coaching at Mountain High Resort, luxury bus transportation, adult supervision on and off the slopes, a ProTec snow helmet, lunch and a Billabong sponsor bag. Information: (858) 509-8926, http://www.BlueAngelSnow.com.
Alzheimer's groups to meet monthly
ENCINITAS -- The North County Coastal Alzheimer's Association support group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Center, 335 Saxony Road. NCCAA also meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Silverado Senior Living, 335 Saxony Road, and 10 to 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month at Somerford Place, 1350 S. El Camino Real. Call (800) 272-3900.
Toastmasters meet Thursdays
CARMEL VALLEY -- Public speaking group, the Carmel Valley Toastmasters, meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at DavenportMajor, Highlands Corporate Center,12770 High Bluff Drive, Suite 320. http://www.cvtm.org.
Center offers safety net for seniors
ENCINITAS -- Senior Services are available with Project C.A.R.E. (Community Action To Reach The Elderly) through the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. If seniors live alone or just want that additional sense of security, these free services are offered as a safety net: Vial of Life, Gatekeeper, Postal Alert, Home Safety Check, Your Are Not Alone and Are You Okay? Call (760) 943-2255.
'Be a Santa to a Senior' this season
NORTH COUNTY -- Home Instead Senior Care once again is sponsoring its annual "Be a Santa to a Senior" program, which fills the Christmas gift wishes of North County seniors in need.
To participate in the program, visit any Wal-Mart store in Oceanside, Vista or San Marcos and look for the "Be a Santa to a Senior" Christmas tree. Then purchase the gift wishes of one of the seniors whose name appears on the tree. The trees will be in the stores through Dec. 16.
A gift-wrapping party is scheduled from Dec. 18 at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave. Volunteers are welcome. Information: (760) 639-6472 or visit http://www.santatoasenior.com.
Holiday Home Bazaar on tap
ESCONDIDO -- The 28th annual Holiday Home Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 at 1637 Oak Hill Drive. Information: Mar Mae, (760) 745-4758.
Lavender Fields to host holiday events
VALLEY CENTER -- The Lavender Fields, 12460 Keys Creek Road, will host these holiday events. Reservations are required: (888) 407-1489, http://www.thelavenderfields.com.
Families invited to old-fashioned holiday event
SAN MARCOS -- The Family Enrichment Program, sponsored by San Marcos Community Services, will host its fourth annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Gathering from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Barn in Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive.
Families can play games and win prizes, decorate cookies, create keepsake ornaments and enjoy a magic show and musical celebration. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance. Cost is $20 per family (immediate family members only). The deadline to register is Dec. 6. Call (760) 744-9000.
Escondido High to host sale
ESCONDIDO -- Escondido High School will host its annual Barnfest, featuring holiday gifts, crafts and rummage sale items, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 on the soccer field,1535 N. Broadway. The event will be held -- rain or shine.
Post polio group to meet Dec. 11
ESCONDIDO -- The North County Post Polio Group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway, in the Joslyn Senior Center complex.
Bob Dillon, associate director for zoo operations, will discuss access for the disabled at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, specifically the new "Great Rift Lift," an elevator to improve access to the Heart of Africa and to the Lion Camp at the Wild Animal Park.
Information: Mary Clare Schlesinger, (760) 741-5075, postpolio@cox.net.
Assistance League luncheon on tap
PAUMA VALLEY -- The Assistance League of Inland North County will meet and host a holiday luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Pauma Valley Country Club, 15835 Pauma Valley Drive. Information: (760) 746-7532.
Dance to big-band music Dec. 19
ESCONDIDO -- Big John's Big Sound will play big-band music at its annual Christmas Dance set for 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Admission is free; however, donations are welcome. There will be free refreshments and a drawing for door prizes.
World Affairs group plans programs
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. There will be no meeting Dec. 27. Upcoming free programs include the following:
Information: http://www.sdwac.org.
Woman's club plans events
RAMONA -- The Ramona Woman's Club will host these events in December:
Black Mountain Dems to host holiday party
SAN DIEGO -- The Black Mountain Democratic Club will hold its holiday party at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in Mesa Village Recreation Hall I, 10550 Caminito Flores. Admission is $5; free for club members. Information: Penelope Young Andrade, (858) 484-5484.
Make Christmas cards Dec. 8
POWAY -- Make easy yet elegant Christmas cards in two DeNami Christmas Card-Making Blitz classes Dec. 8 at Stamping Details, 14009 Midland Road. For details, go to http://www.stampingdetails.com or call (858) 513-8024.
Library to offer activities for adults
POWAY -- The Poway branch of the San Diego County Library, 13137 Poway Road, will offer these activities. Information: (858) 513-2900.
Intermountain GOP group to host social
RAMONA -- Intermountain Republican Women Federated will host its annual Christmas Social and Installation of Officers at 11 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Road, in San Diego Country Estates. R.S.V.P. to Marilyn at (760) 787-9668.
Ramona Forum to show 'Dr. Strangelove'
RAMONA -- The Ramona Forum, a group of progressive thinkers, will hold its annual holiday party at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Sizzler restaurant, 344 Main St.
The group will show Stanley Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove," a dark comedy about mad politicians and generals in the Cold War.
Admission is free. Attendees are asked to purchase dinner at the restaurant; however, it is not required. Information: Dave Patterson, (760) 207-9139.
Poway-Penasquitos AAUW to meet
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Poway-Penasquitos branch of the American Association of University Women will host a bake sale and silent auction fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in San Diego National Bank's Community Room, 16789 Bernardo Center Drive. Information: (858) 842-1516.
'Carols by Candlelight' performances set
ESCONDIDO -- The 18th annual "Carols by Candlelight," benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego, will take place at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The concert will feature headlining act, Billy Ray Cyrus and other country artists including Joe Nichols, Carters' Chord, Collin Rae, Juice Newton and Buck Howdy.
The family event will feature the celebrity performers singing holiday songs, as well as their own hits onstage. Hosted by San Diego County Credit Union, the evening will conclude with a rendition of "Silent Night" sung by the stars and the audience by candlelight in an outdoor courtyard.
Ticket prices start at $28. Information and tickets: http://www.starsconcert.com.
SD Chorus to present Christmas show
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Chorus will present its Christmas show, "Jingle All the Way," at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1895 Camino del Rio S, in Mission Valley. Admission is $25. The evening will include the performance, a buffet and a no-host bar in a cabaret setting. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the San Diego Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center. For tickets, call (619) 622-8522.
Jewish BigPals seeks volunteers
SAN DIEGO -- Jewish BigPals, a program of Jewish Family Service of San Diego, is in need of volunteers.
The program matches Jewish adults ages 19 and older with Jewish children ages 6 to 16 from single-parent families. A BigPal is a mentor and a confidant who helps a child by forming a lasting, supportive relationship on the journey to adulthood. Male volunteers especially are needed.
Information: (858) 637-3090, http://www.jfssd.org.
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