Community News Briefs

By North County Times | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:15 PM PDT ∞

Retired history teacher to address Mayflower group

SAN DIEGO ---- "Native American Views on Colonization" is the topic of the program to be presented by Evelyn McKinney, a retired history teacher and part Occaneechi Indian, at the meeting of the San Diego Colony Mayflower Descendants at 11:30 a.m. May 3 in the Lord Jim Room of The Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle South.

McKinney will talk about the Indians' lives from the Jamestown period through Western colonization. Reservations required; those who believe they have ancestors who came to America on the Mayflower are urged to call Dorothy Schwaner, membership chairwoman, at (760) 758-3125 or visit www.sdcolonymayflower.googlepages.com/home.

City attorney candidate Maienschein speaking to Rotary

SAN DIEGO ---- San Diego city attorney candidate Brian Maienschein will speak at the San Diego North Rotary Club meeting at 7 a.m. May 8 at the Doubletree Golf Resort, just west of the I-15 freeway and Carmel Mountain Road.

Maienschein was first elected to the San Diego City Council in November 2000 and is completing his second term. He is one of five candidates trying to unseat incumbent City Attorney Mike Aguirre.

The Rotary Club meets at the Doubletree Golf Resort at 7 a.m. every Thursday morning. Information: (858) 869-5304; www.sandiegonorthrotary.org.

Discussion session planned

CARLSBAD ---- The Humanistic Jewish Congregation of San Diego will present the first in a series of Discussion Buffets on Humanistic Judaism at 10:30 a.m. May 4 at the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe St.

Three leaders of the movement will discuss, on videotape, how the core philosophy empowers Jews to live a life of courage, personal integrity and intellectual honesty. A light buffet luncheon will be served. A $5 donation is requested.

Information: (858) 549-3088; info@hjcsd.org.

Dewhurst & Associates to sponsor golf tournament

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Dewhurst & Associates, a family-based custom home building and remodeling company, is a sponsor of TERI's 19th Annual Dirce Schwarz Memorial Golf Tournament, to be held May 2. Tee off is 12:30 p.m. at the Rancho Bernardo Inn at 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Cost is $275 per person, $1,000 for a foursome.

The Training Education & Research Institute is an Oceanside-based nonprofit corporation serving those with developmental and learning disabilities and their families. Tournament proceeds will help build TERI's Center for Research & Life Planning. This campus will support families with children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The Center for Research & Life Planning will also be dedicated to studying quality of life for individuals with autism.

Information: www.teriinc.org/news.html.

Alpha Chi Omega invites alumnae to meeting

ENCINITAS ---- The North Coast Alumnae chapter of Alpha Chi Omega invites local alumnae to its annual Hall of Commitment at 6:30 p.m. May 14 at a member's home in Encinitas. Graduating senior collegians from the Alpha Chi Omega chapter at UC San Diego will be welcomed into the alumnae phase of their membership. Call (760) 635-1193.

Ocean Wavers to meet

VISTA ---- The Ocean Wavers Square Dance Club will have its Fiesta Fantasy dance May 2 at the Vista Townsite Center, 642, Vista Village Drive, Andy Allemao will be calling and Shuna Kaaria will be cueing. Pre-rounds are from 7:30-8 p.m. and squares are at 8 p.m. Information: (760) 724-2262.

Beta Sigma Phis to honor mothers

ESCONDIDO ---- The Hidden Valley Vista Council of Beta Sigma Phi International will celebrate Mother's Day at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane. Entertainment by Dusty & Her Groovin' Grannies and door prizes. Cost is $20 per person, $10 for children. Reserve by May 1 to (760) 432-8467.

Singles club to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- The North County Singles Club invites all seniors 55 and older to attend its annual May dinner dance at 5 p.m. May 25 at the Escondido County Club. It will feature "Dancing with the Wannabee Stars" with the Bill Harper Band. Cost is $24; reserve to (760) 942-2719.

Cake club to meet May 9

OCEANSIDE ---- The North San Diego Cake Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 9 in Clubhouse 2 of the Rancho San Luis Rey Mobile Home Park, 200 N. El Camino Real. Call (760) 845-6558; (760) 688-0139.

Women's networking group to meet

SAN MARCOS ---- The North County Women in Networking will have its monthly buffet luncheon meeting from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 14 in the Lake San Marcos Country Club’s Terrace Room at 1750 Lake San Pablo Drive. Cost is $21 for members, $23 for guests. This meeting will feature a silent auction scholarship fundraiser. Reserve to (760) 215-3342.

Pug group plans party

DEL MAR ---- Pug Rescue of San Diego County will host its 17th annual Pug Party from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3 at the infield pavilion at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The theme is "Renaissance Pugs," with prizes given for Best Theme Costume, Best Pug-Owner Lookalike, and more. Contest fee is $5 per pug. Enjoy the pug boutique, many vendors with food and pet-related merchandise and a raffle table.

Admission is $10 adults, $5 children 10 and under. All pets must be leashed. Also, bring old cell phones to recycle. Call (619) 685-3580 or visit www.pugbutts.com.

Motorcycle rally set

SAN MARCOS ---- The Palomar Police Academy 5th Officer Down Memorial Motorcycle Rally and Rod Run will take place May 3 at the Palomar Police Academy, 162 Santar Place.

Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the ride begins at 9 a.m. Lunch follows at noon. Cost is $25 per rider, $30 for a two-up. There will be raffle prizes, a barbecue lunch and memorial ride pin for all riders honoring deputy Jeff Mitchell from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. Proceeds will go into the trust fund for his son, Jake Mitchell.

Information: www.my space.com/officerdownmcr; officerdownmcr@yahoo.com; (760) 801-2693.

Benefit concert set for May 4

SAN MARCOS ---- A benefit concert of highlights from "Die Fledermaus," an operetta, will take place at 7 p.m. May 4 at Meadowlark Church, 1918 Redwing St. It will features opera singers Cynthia Karp and Georgetta Psaros, with San Diego tenors Jef Olson and Max Chodos, as well as local opera singers and chamber musicians.

Suggested donation is $10. All proceeds benefit the performing Arts Scholarship funds given by the Sunrise Vista Kiwanis. Information: (760) 525-7233; www.norhcountysundaysoiree.com.

Mamafest set for May 7

CARDIFF ---- On May 7, hundreds of moms will gather for Mamafest featuring the LUNA film festival to celebrate and support motherhood with food, drink, shopping and workshops to learn more about being the best mothers they can be. Mamafest will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Temple Sol El, 3575 Manchester Ave.

Mamafest is hosted by Stroller Strides, a San Marcos-based fitness company that serves new mothers by helping them get fit after pregnancy. Stroller Strides hosts the annual event to help raise awareness and funds for the Postpartum Health Alliance, a group that helps women with postpartum depression, and the Breast Cancer Fund.

Tickets are $20 for preregistered adults or $25 at the door.

Information: (866) 348--4666; Miranda@strollerstrides.net or http://www.strollerstrides.net/sandiego.

Model A Ford Club to meet

SAN MARCOS ---- The Palomar Model A Ford Club will meet May 7 at the Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for social time; meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All Model A owners and/or aficionados are welcome. Refreshments. Information: (760) 729-5449; or thamer1@sbcglobal.net.

Humane society plans fundraiser

CARLSBAD –– Marking 70 years of support and compassion for the well-being of animals and people, the North County Humane Society & SPCA will host its second Paws to Celebrate fundraiser gala May 17 at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. The 1930s Hollywood-themed, black-tie optional event will feature a silent auction, cocktail reception and whodunit theatrics, courtesy of the Mystery Cafe.

The reception and silent auction are from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with dinner from 7:30 to 10 p.m. VIP tickets cost $225 and include priority seating, a patron gift, hosted wine with dinner, valet parking and program acknowledgement. Regular tickets are $125; discounted group tables are available.

Tickets are available by mail or fax, by printing out a ticket form from http://www.nchumane.org, or by calling (800) 450-9950.

All proceeds will benefit the more than 7,000 animals sheltered at the North County Humane Society every year.

Mama's Kitchen planning fundraiser

SAN DIEGO ---- Mama's Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that cooks and delivers meals to clients with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses throughout San Diego County, will hold its 17th annual Mama's Day event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 9 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla.

Presented by Sycuan Resort & Casino, Mama's Day is the organization’s signature fundraising event. Hundreds of guests will sample fare from 70 of San Diego’s hottest restaurants, including recently opened Red Marlin and Blanca. Many local favorites return, including Rice, Extraordinary Desserts, and Cafe Japengo. Guests will also enjoy desserts, cocktails and music by DJ Tim Altbaum. Tickets are $125 each. Call (619) 233-6262 or visit www.mamaskitchen.org/events/mamasday.php.

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