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North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Plans gearing up for dog walk
By: North County Times | ∞
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Land Conservancy is gearing up for its annual "Tails and Trails Dog Walk: Fallbrook's Original Dog Walk" taking place March 15 at Los Jilgueros Preserve on South Mission Road.
The preserve is south of the village across from Fallbrook Airpark and north of Fallbrook High School. Follow the signs to the event. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. The walk benefits the Fallbrook Land Conservancy and Critter Crossings dog rescue work.
Pledge levels and prizes (while supplies last) include:
There also will be several canine contests including: ugliest cute dog, best trick, smallest dog, biggest dog, smallest female senior dog, handsomest male senior dog and owner-dog look-alike. Entry for canine contests is $3 per event. For information, call (760) 519-2302.
There also will be a chance to win prize baskets, which include entertainment and restaurant certificates and dog-related prizes.
Date changes for Bonsall sundowner
BONSALL -- The Bonsall Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its February sundowner for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Cask 'n' Cleaver restaurant, 3757 S. Mission Road. The chamber usually has its sudowners on the second Thursday of the month, but is making the change for February because of Valentine's Day. Information: (760) 630-1933.
Woman's club plans mah jongg tournament
FALLBROOK -- A weekend getaway at a private cabin at Big Bear Lake is the grand prize for the lucky winner of a raffle at the upcoming mah jongg tournament presented by the Fallbrook Woman's Club. The English Tudor four-bedroom cabin boasts an indoor Jacuzzi, pool table and other amenities, and will be available to the grand prize winner any weekend the owners are not in attendance.
The tournament will take place Feb. 1 at the Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W. Mission Road. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and play will begin at 1. A light lunch with snacks and beverages will be served before play begins.
Tables will be for groups of four with one set of mah jongg needed for each group. Donations are $10 for each player. Proceeds benefit the club's scholarship fund. Prizes will be awarded for the highest and lowest count at each table. Information: Araxy Moosa, (760) 723-2262; Sandy Becker, (760) 451-9599. Early reservations are recommended.
Food pantry needs forklift
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Food Pantry needs a forklift to unload trucks. Anyone able to assist is asked to call Frank Russell at (760) 723-1460 or Don Luallin at (760) 728-7608.
Fitness classes for children offered
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Community Center is adding new dance and fitness classes to its spring schedule, offering youths everything from creative movement to a cardio workout.
The classes, taught by Webby's Dance Company, are targeted at specific age groups and skill levels, and include the following:
For information, call the Fallbrook Community Center at (760) 728-1671 or visit the center at 341 Heald Lane. To register online, go to http://www.sdparks.org.
Senior center plans Las Vegas, Grand Canyon trip
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Senior Center is taking reservations for a five-day, four-night trip to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon from May 5 through 9. Cost is $379 per person, triple occupancy, two double beds; $399 per person, double occupancy; and $579 for single. Trip Protection Plan insurance is available.
The trip includes motorcoach transportation, four nights lodging including two consecutive nights in a Las Vegas Casino Hotel, two breakfasts, two dinners, gaming and sight-seeing on the Las Vegas Strip, a free day to shop, explore and discover Las Vegas, a visit to Laughlin, Nev., and view of the Colorado River, two nights at a Flagstaff, Ariz., hotel and a visit to Grand Canyon National Park, including an IMAX Grand Canyon movie.
Brochures are available at the senior center, 399 Heald Lane. Information and registration: (760) 728-4498; Dee, (760) 723-7469. A $75 deposit is due at sign-up, with the balance due March 1. There are no cancellations after Feb. 28. Thirty-five people are needed for the trip, and everyone is welcome. It is not necessary to be a member of the senior center.
Wine, chocolate and horticulture at mission
OCEANSIDE -- Mission San Luis Rey will host a wine and chocolate tasting event along with a horticultural tour of the mission on Jan. 24 at 4050 Mission Ave. The tour will be held at 2 p.m. followed by the tasting from 4 to 5 p.m. The tour includes areas not generally accessible to the public. Cost is $10 for the tour and $10 for the wine and chocolate pairing. To reserve a spot, call (760) 757-3651, Ext. 146.
LIFE at MiraCosta to meet
OCEANSIDE -- LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 in Room 1068 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Dr. Susan Delaney of the MCC faculty will explain her contention that the author of the best-selling novel, "The Da Vinci Code," must have flunked art history.
At 2:30 p.m., LIFE's Esther Tuckman will showcase several LIFE members exposing the trials and tribulations of their career years in "Workplace Recollections." Call (760) 721-8124.
StandUp For Kids seeks donations
OCEANSIDE -- StandUp For Kids will hold a donation drop-off from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Oceanside Pier Upper Level Parking Lot. Items needed include teen clothing, sleeping bags, backpacks, food pack items and new men's boxer shorts and socks.
StandUp For Kids is a national foundation supporting at-risk and homeless youth that is headquartered in San Diego, with a chapter in Oceanside. It is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization that relies on volunteers and donations. The group provides homeless children with a hot meal three nights a week, as well as clothing, hygiene kits, and cold food packs.For more information contact oceanside@standupforkids.org or call (760) 712-9273.
Civitans to celebrate 25 years
OCEANSIDE -- Oceanside Civitan Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a Membership Dinner at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at Capozzoli's Restaurant, 3915 Mission Ave. Dinner will be Italian, family style. Cost is $15. Anyone interested in learning about the club is invited. R.S.V.P. to Jean Zanco, (760) 721-9248 or e-mail sankajoy@aol.com.
Personal finance is topic
OCEANSIDE -- A Personal Finance Management Workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on three Tuesdays, Jan. 29 to Feb. 12 in Room 3201 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. An optional fourth session is available to review personal financial situations. Cost is $59. To register or for more information, call (760) 795-6820 or go to http://www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.
Meals With Love seeks volunteers
OCEANSIDE -- Meals With Love Vista/Oceanside is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors and the disabled. It takes about one hour a week and routes are open in Vista and Oceanside. Call (760) 726-1225.
Retired teachers to meet
OCEANSIDE -- California Retired Teachers Association, Division 45, will meet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. Erika Foxworth will present a program on identity theft and seniors. For reservations, call Jim Lamb at (760) 757-3380 or Barbara Stryson at (760) 724-1887.
Vista Garden Club to meet
VISTA -- The Vista Garden Club will meet Feb. 1 at the McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Building A. A light luncheon will be served at noon. The business meeting and program begin at 1:15 p.m. The program will feature Cecil Hanna and his master gardener associates discussing their great clivia experiment. Call (760) 630-0383 or (760) 758-4120.
Home meal delivery for seniors
CARLSBAD -- The city of Carlsbad Senior Center has a state-funded program that provides nutritious hot meals for homebound seniors who live in Carlsbad, ages 60 years and older, and are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered by friendly volunteers, Mondays through Fridays. Donations are $3.75 per meal. Call (760) 602-4652.
Parkinson's group meets monthly
CARLSBAD -- The North County Parkinson's Support Group -- Carlsbad meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Sunrise Assisted Living at La Costa, 7020 Manzanita St. Call (760) 918-9887.
Parkinson's, seniors sculpture classes offered
CARLSBAD -- An ongoing special sculpture class developed for seniors (over 55) and those with Parkinson's disease is being conducted at 10 a.m. Mondays at the Lynn Forbes School of Sculpture, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 102. The 2 1/2 hour classes feature setup and methods geared for senior and Parkinson's learning. Wheelchairs are welcome. Cost is $15 per session, plus materials. Call (949) 444-1926.
Tour guides needed for Carrillo Ranch
CARLSBAD -- Docents are needed to become tour guides for schoolchildren at Carlsbad's landmark Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Volunteers will be trained on the “Hollywood connection,” the history of a California working ranch, and all about native plants and animals before sharing their knowledge with visiting school groups. Call (760) 476-1042, e-mail emnca@ci.carlsbad.ca.us.
Concert to feature sacred sounds
CARLSBAD -- Nationally known sound healer, recording artist and author Diane Mandle will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at 30 for Life2, 801 Roosevelt Ave., Suite B, behind the Wine Spot. Mandle will play precision-tuned Tibetan bowls, Planetary Moon and Chiron gongs and other sacred instruments, accompanied by a light show. Bring a mat and blanket to lie on. Reservations required. Cost is $25. Call (760) 730-3303.
Water supply issues topic of meeting
CARLSBAD -- The North Coast League of Women Voters will present a program to discuss vital water supply issues for San Diego County at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Carlsbad by the Sea Community Room, 2855 Carlsbad Blvd.
Two phases of the water shortage issue will be presented: Grace Chann from the Metropolitan Water District will speak on the water supply and its economics for California, including the Delta region, the Colorado River source and any anticipated impacts of climate warming.
Second, conservation efforts needed now and in the future will be discussed by the San Diego County Water Authority spokesperson. The meeting is open to the public. Information: (760) 736-1608; http://www.lwvncsd.org.
Library to host 'A Funny Valentine'
CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad City Library will feature vocalist Rosemary Watson and her trio performing a musical tribute to Rogers and Hart with “A Funny Valentine” at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. The trio includes pianist Mikan Zlatkovich, Danny Weller on bass and Brett Sanders on drums. Admission is free, with tickets given out at the door beginning at 1 p.m. Information: (760) 602-2012; http://www.RosemaryWatson.com.
Chamber to host annual awards dinner
CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will host “An Affair to Remember,” its 40th annual business awards dinner, at 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara, 7100 Four Seasons Point. The chamber will roll out the red carpet to toast local celebrities who are playing a starring role in Carlsbad's thriving business community, honor the achievements of the chamber's 2007 board of directors and inaugurate its 2008 board members. The evening will feature entertainment, dinner, a cocktail reception and live auction, complimentary valet parking and more. Cocktail attire is suggested. Call (760) 931-8400.
Opera singers invited to compete
CARLSBAD -- Singers from Southern California who specialize in opera are invited to compete in the Carlsbad to Karlovy Vary Vocal Competition from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad City Library Complex, 1775 Dove Lane. The preliminary round begins at 10 a.m. Selected finalists will sing different arias in the finals round, which starts at 2 p.m.
A judges panel of distinguished members of the Southern California vocal music community will select first, second and third place winners and two honorable mention awards. All awards feature a cash prize. The first place winner also will receive travel expenses and entry fees to take part in Karlovy Vary's Dvorak Vocal Competition next November.
Entry applications and guidelines are available on the city Web site at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/arts or by calling (760) 434-2920.
Ghanaian musicians to perform April 13
CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad City Library will feature Ghanaian musicians Akayaa Atule and Bolga Zodoomah at 2 p.m. April 13 in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. Lead singer and drummer Akayaa Atule and Bolga Zohdoomah share their own flavor of Ghanaian “Highlife” music, a fusion of traditional African drums with Western instrumentation. The concert is a “Carlsbad Reads Together” event, in support of the library's community reading project featuring Alexander McCall Smith's “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency,” which takes place in Africa. Call (760) 602-2012.
Quail Gardens gets $10,000 tech grant
ENCINITAS -- Quail Botanical Gardens has received a $10,000 technology grant from the AT&T Foundation.
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.
Support group for military officers
SOLANA BEACH -- The support group for active duty and retired military officers experiencing post traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 225 Stevens Ave. Psychotherapist Martin Landau-North, also board certified in traumatic stress, will facilitate the group once a month. The group is designed to help members achieve recovery through mutual support as well as provide updated information about causes and treatment, eliminating myths about anxiety disorders and depression. Spouses are welcome. Information: (619) 823-6139; traumaticstressgroup@yahoo.com.
North Coast Rep announces classes
SOLANA BEACH -- The Theatre School at North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced classes for its winter session, which runs Jan. 26 through March 24. Classes are held Saturdays and include: "Creative Drama," for third- through fifth-graders; "Acting for the Stage," for middle and high school students; "Elements: Musical Expression, Voice, Movement and Speech," for ages 12 through 18; and "Advanced Acting," which admits students who have graduated from previous Theatre School classes. The school's winter production will be "Hansel and Gretel," to be performed in March. For more information and to register for classes, go to http://www.northcoastrep.org.
Cancer group to meet Mondays
ENCINITAS -- Caring Community -- Living with Cancer offers support group services to people in North County who are living with cancer from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Jewish Family Service in Encinitas, 285 N. El Camino Real, Suite 218. Call (619) 682-2663.
AARP chapter to meet monthly
ENCINITAS -- AARP Chapter 239, Encinitas, meets the first Monday of the month at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Drive.
Church to host spaghetti night
RANCHO SANTA FE -- The Village Presbyterian Church will host its “Italian Night Spaghetti Dinner” fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the church, 6225 Paseo Delicias. Musical entertainment and hot spaghetti will be plentiful. Proceeds from the dinner will help send the teen choir to the YouthCue national choir festival at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Call (858) 756-2441.
Moms in Motion forming team
ENCINITAS -- Encinitas Moms in Motion is forming its Spring 2008 team now. The orientation will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 17 at Stage Coach Park. Moms in Motion is an international organization providing fitness teams for women. The group will be training for an 8k race in May and welcomes women of all ages and abilities. Workouts are 8 a.m. Sundays or 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Workouts begin Feb. 20. Information: (858) 735-4936; http://www.momsinmotion.com.
Birch Aquarium seeks volunteers
LA JOLLA -- Volunteers are needed to share their time and love for the ocean at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Volunteers help visitors understand marine life and science exhibits, assist instructors in the classroom and interact with visitors from all over the world. Minimum age for volunteers is 16. Information: (858) 822-4934; volunteers@siomail.ucsd.edu.
Take a hike at Daley Ranch
ESCONDIDO -- Free, guided nature hikes are offered at Daley Ranch.
All trails include steep and/or slippery sections. Bring at least two liters of water and wear a hat, sunscreen and hiking boots or treaded footwear. Youths younger than 18 must be with an adult. No pets are allowed. Meet at La Honda Drive entrance.
The hike schedule and trail map are online at http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us.
Reservations are requested. Call (760) 839-4680. A shuttle with handicapped accessibility runs Sundays.
'Life Is a Journey' workshops to begin
ESCONDIDO -- The Joslyn Senior Center will team up with the San Diego State University Interwork Institute to present a new educational series called "Life Is a Journey -- Pack the Car With the Right Stuff!"
Consisting of four two-hour lecture and discussion seminars, participants can explore personal change and be introduced to some new tools and techniques that can help manage the life journey.
The presenters will be Dr. Stephen Barnes and Patrick H. Davis, who are co-founders of the Institute for Applied Critical Thinking. Sessions include the following:
Preregistration is encouraged. Call Patrick Davis at (760) 212-7639 or go to http://www.iACT-now.com.
Cost is $20 per person; $30 per couple; and $25 per person at the door, if space is available. Receive a 15 percent discount if registering in advance for three or more seminars. All seminars will be held at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave.
Former NCT sports columnist to speak
ESCONDIDO -- The Cougar Athletic Club will host former longtime North County sports columnist/editor Steve Scholfield as guest speaker at its quarterly breakfast meeting Jan. 26 at Cocina del Charro restaurant, 525 N. Quince St.
The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. Buffet breakfast will be served at 9:15, followed by Scholfield's talk and a question-and-answer follow-up. Scholfield retired Aug. 10 as senior sports columnist of the North County Times after serving as sports editor/columnist at the old Oceanside Blade-Tribune and North County Times for 40 years.
Founded in 2004, the Cougar Athletic Club is open to former and current Escondido High School student-athletes, coaches, administrators, teachers, counselors and guests.
Information: club secretary George Cordry, (760) 751-1750.
Hospice volunteer training on tap
ESCONDIDO -- The Elizabeth Hospice is seeking caring people to participate in the Winter Volunteer Training and Community Education class that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 2, 9 and 16 at the hospice administrative office, 150 W. Crest St.
Professional hospice staff teach the free class, addressing issues such as hospice care, spiritual concerns, working with nonverbal patients, cultural diversity and active listening. Graduates of this class will serve their neighbors and faith communities in a variety of ways -- as volunteers in hospice, pastoral care, nursing facilities, social service agencies and children's support programs.
Bilingual volunteers are needed.
For information and to register, call (760) 737-2050 by Jan. 30.
Miss/Teen Escondido contestants sought
ESCONDIDO -- The Miss Escondido and Miss Teen Escondido Pageant is accepting applications for the 2008 pageant from young women between the ages of 13 and 26 living or attending school in Escondido.
The pageant is based on sportswear and evening gown competitions and personal interview skills. There is no swimsuit competition or talent portion. Pageant staff members will train each contestant in all areas of competition; no experience is needed.
The pageant will be held March 1 at the North County Church Of Christ. Applications are available at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce or by contacting pageant staff members.
The application deadline is Feb. 5.
Information: Marie Stephens, (760) 822-6102, marieannstephens@yahoo.com; Stepheni Newell, (951) 652-5666, pryncesstefeny@aol.com.
Indio Date Festival day trip planned
ESCONDIDO -- The Joslyn Senior Center Travel Office, 210 Park Ave., will offer a day trip to the Indio Date Festival at the Riverside County Fair on Feb. 21. Browse the fair, see the camel and ostrich races and attend the Arabian Nights musical show in the evening. Cost is $47. Reservations and information: (760) 745-5414.
Library hosts preschool, family stories
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Public Library offers preschool and family activities at its main library, 239 S. Kalmia St., and the East Valley Branch, 2245 E. Valley Parkway.
Information: (760) 839-4837, main library; (760) 839-4392, branch library.
SPHS Athletic Boosters to host auction dinner
ESCONDIDO -- Tickets are on sale for "Lights, Camera, Auction," the San Pasqual High School Athletic Booster auction dinner set for March 8 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
To purchase tickets and for information, go to http://www.athleticboosters.sanpasqual.groupfusion.net or e-mail skm468@aol.com.
The group is also looking for sponsors and donations for its live and silent auctions. Donations must be received by Feb. 22.
The auction dinner is the single largest fundraiser for all of the SPHS athletic programs, and 100 percent of the funds raised go to the sports teams.
RB Swim & Tennis Club board members sought
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club is looking for candidates for its board of directors. Three director seats are open, each for a three-year term, starting March 25. Property owners in the RB Swim & Tennis Club area who would like to be a part of the decision making process in the club, are invited to call club manager Pierre Fairon at (858) 487-5002 by Jan. 30.
Intermountain GOP group to meet
RAMONA -- The Intermountain Republican Women Federated will meet at 10:45 a.m. Jan. 28 at the Sizzler restaurant, 344 Main St. The group will host Sacramento Assembly District reviews from the three California Assembly Districts representing its membership. A salad bar lunch is available for $10. Information: Rachel Meyer, (760) 788-8902.
Rotarians to meet Jan. 31
RANCHO PENASQUITOS -- Dan McAllister, San Diego County treasurer-tax collector, will speak at a meeting of the San Diego North Rotary Club at 7 a.m. Jan. 31 at the Doubletree Golf Resort, just west of Interstate 15 at Carmel Mountain Road.
Information: Eric Pahlke, (858) 869-5304, http://www.sandiegonorthrotary.org.
Raptor-watching tours under way
RAMONA -- The Wildlife Research Institute in Ramona is holding hawk-watching events every Saturday through Feb 23.
The institute, a nonprofit conservation group headquartered in the Ramona grasslands, will host "Hawkwatch" events from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday, beginning at the group's base on Highland Valley Road near the intersection of Rangeland and Highland roads.
Participants in the guided walking tours will be able to view the institute's resident raptors and watch for migrating eagles and hawks. Biologists will be on hand to talk about raptors and the ecosystem of the grasslands. Bring binoculars or use scopes provided by the biologists.
Tours are free, and reservations are not required. Layered clothing and sturdy walking or hiking shoes are recommended. For large groups and information, call (760) 789-3992 or go to http://www.wildlife-research.org.
Learn about Internet resources
RANCHO PENASQUITOS -- A free "Internet Explorations" workshop will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library, 13330 Salmon River Road. The Escondido OASIS workshop will be a review of Internet resources, and is fully underwritten by the Friends of the Rancho Penasquitos Library. Registration is encouraged. Stop by the library or call (858) 538-8159.
Rincon Band makes donations
NORTH COUNTY -- The Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians celebrated the end of 2007 with a final round of charitable contributions including $10,000 in gift certificates for children and youths of the La Jolla and Mesa Grande Tribes, distributed at a Christmas party hosted by the Rincon Band in conjunction with the Rez Riders, a motorcycle club.
"Both the La Jolla and Mesa Grande reservations severely suffered from the Poomacha fire, and do not have the government funds and resources to bounce back as quickly as tribes with casinos. Sharing is not just part of our tradition, it is our responsibility to our tribal community," said DeLisle Calac, chairman of the Rincon contributions committee.
For information on the Rincon charitable contribution program, and application procedures, write the Rincon Tribal Office, Contributions Committee, P.O. Box 68, Valley Center, CA 92082.
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