North County Business Briefs: Carlsbad Chamber sundowner scheduled

By: North County Times - | Saturday, February 9, 2008 7:53 PM PST ∞

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's sundowner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center Inc., 2738 Loker Ave. West, Carlsbad.

Cost is $5 for chamber members and $15 for prospective members. Reservations are not required.

For more information, call (760) 931-8400 or go to http://www.carlsbad.org.

Real estate seminar for teachers scheduled


Prudential Realty's Patricia Dalsin will present a free seminar on how low-interest rates, low prices and an abundance of properties can benefit teachers. Foreclosures, short sales, auctions and bank-owned properties will be discussed. A Wells Fargo lender and a California title representative also will be on hand to answer questions.

The seminar will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside. Refreshments will be served. For information or to R.S.V.P., call (760) 889-1776. Drop-ins welcome.

Carlsbad Chamber plans 'Meet the Chamber' breakfast


The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will host a free "Meet the Chamber" breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 28 at the chamber office, 5934 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad.

Interested business people can learn about the networking, educational and professional benefits the chamber has to offer its new and prospective members.

Those who attend are encouraged to bring business cards and brochures about their companies. R.S.V.P. by Feb. 18 to Jessica Fuentes at (760) 931-8400 or jfuentes@carlsbad.org.

North County Business Showcase planned for March 6


The Oceanside, San Diego North, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Carlsbad and Fallbrook chambers have joined to present the North County Business Showcase from 2 to 7 p.m. March 6 at 3524 Seagate Way, Oceanside.

The showcase will feature 120 businesses offering information on their products and services. There also will be networking opportunities, two free educational workshops and free food.

Cost to attend the event is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information or to register, go to http://www.NCBusinessShowcase.com.

SAFE plans annual fundraising party


The San Diego Advertising Fund for Emergencies, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance during a life crisis to local advertising professionals, will holds its seventh annual fund-raising party from 6 to 11 p.m. March 6 at the Bondi Bar & Kitchen, 333 Fifth Ave., San Diego.

For the seventh consecutive year, the New Car Dealers Association San Diego County will be the title sponsor of the event, which will feature music, an all-you-can-eat sushi bar and prizes.

Admission is $40 per person. Funds raised will assist recipients of SAFE grants.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.aboutsafe.org. For information, call (858) 576-9838.

'Run Metter Meetings' workshop offered


The Nu Chi Unit of Parliamentarians will offer a workshop to help members of various organizations and associations learn to conduct better meetings.

The workshop, "Run Better Meetings With Robert's Rules of Order," will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido.

Cost of $40 includes a workbook and a copy of "Robert's Rules of Order in Brief."

For more information or to register, contact Willeen Hasler at whasler@meetings-pro.com or (760) 439-6243.

Golf Super Show scheduled for March 7-9
The San Diego Golf Super Show will be held March 7-9 at the new Wyland Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The show will feature a variety of golf merchandise, services and entertainment. Attendees also can see and test all the game's latest technology.

Admission is $10; children younger than 12 will be admitted free. Show hours are noon-6 p.m. March 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 8, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 9.

For information about the show, go to http://www.golfsupershows.com. For booth and sponsorship information, contact Joe Wagner at (858) 586-1202 or events@spearhall.com.