Inland Community News briefs for Friday, May 16

By North County Times | Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:08 PM PDT ∞

Prenatal yoga classes offered

POWAY ---- Liza Janda will teach prenatal yoga classes from 6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, May 22-June 26, at the Pomerado Hospital Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road. Cost is $72 for all six classes. Register at (800) 628-2880. 

Boy Scout troop to hold sale, breakfast

ESCONDIDO ---- Boy Scout Troop 669 will hold its annual rummage sale and pancake breakfast May 17 at the Escondido Elks Lodge, 2430 S. Escondido Blvd. Breakfast will be served from 9-11:30 a.m.; rummage sale hours are 7 a.m.-noon. Call (760) 745-1687.

Youth theater to perform 'Peter Pan'

ESCONDIDO ---- Christian Youth Theater will present "Peter Pan" at 7 p.m. May 16, 17, 23 and 24 and 2 p.m. May 18, 24 and 25 in the American Spirit Theater at Escondido Charter High, 1868 E. Valley Parkway. Tickets are $9-$13. Call (800) 696-1929.

DNA program set

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Genealogy Society will host a "DNA Testing Update" program presented by DNA Services of America at 10:15 a.m. May 17 in the Turrentine Room of the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St.

Family film series kicks off May 17

SAN MARCOS ---- Join residents of San Elijo Hills for "In the Park After Dark," a series of free family-friendly films to be shown outdoors on a 40-foot-wide screen in San Elijo Park at San Elijo and Elfin Forest roads.

Films will be shown beginning at dark (about 8 p.m.) May 17, June 21, July 26 and Aug. 23. Guests are invited to come early and picnic in the square. Bring blankets and beach chairs.

For movie titles, go to http://www.sanelijohills.com or call (888) 726-3545.

Art show set for May 17-18

ESCONDIDO ---- A Spring on the Green Art Show is planned from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17 and 18 at 2766 Quail Road. The show will feature works by local artists, including adult and teen art students of artist Elizabeth "Betty" Erickson. Jewelry art also will be featured.

Call (760) 746-5400.

Bird-watching trips scheduled

The Palomar Audubon Society will offer these bird-watching trips. For details, go to http://www.palomaraudubon.org (Field Trips).

-- 8 a.m. May 17, Wilderness Gardens Preserve, Pala. Meet in the parking lot. Bring a lunch.

-- 8 a.m. May 24, Daley Ranch, Escondido. Meet at the trailhead kiosk.

-- 8 a.m. May 31, William Heise County Park, Julian. Meet in the parking lot. Bring a lunch.

Volunteers sought for OGHS Grad Nite

ESCONDIDO ---- The Orange Glen High School Grad Nite crew is seeking volunteers to help put on the Grad Nite celebration for this year's graduates.

The work schedule is as follows:

-- 8 a.m.-noon May 17: Construction/paint sets.

-- 8 a.m. May 24: Set-up begins. Volunteers needed to help construct sets, decorate booths and organize supplies. Meet in the gym.

-- 8 a.m. May 25: Day two of set-up. Volunteers needed all day.

-- May 29: Grad Nite. Volunteers needed to work different booths and entertainment areas throughout the night. First shift is 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; second shift is 1-5 a.m.

-- 8 a.m. May 31: Cleaning up.

Money and construction material donations also are welcome. Information: (760) 233-2801; traceylocher@cox.net.

Native Plant Club to meet

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Lake Hodges Native Plant Club will meet at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive.

Robert Sheath, professor of biological sciences at Cal State San Marcos, will speak on "The Use of Algae as Indicators of Water Quality in Southern California Coastal Watersheds."

Information: (760) 745-6435 or www.lhnpc.org.

Services offered for seniors

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- These free services will be offered at Rancho Bernardo Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite K-14.

-- Simple wills for seniors 55 and older, May 23 and 30. Call for an appointment with an attorney.

-- Hearing tests given by Andy Dickman, 11 a.m. to noon May 27. Call for an appointment.

-- Consultations with an attorney, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays. Call for a 20-minute appointment.

-- Blood-pressure checks given by a nurse, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. No appointment is needed.

Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Information: (858) 487-2640.

Escondido Police to hold Town Hall meetings

ESCONDIDO ---- Escondido Police Chief Jim Maher will address the community in a series of Town Hall meetings. He will speak about the recently introduced concept of geographic policing, as well as the department's immigration policy. Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions on any police-related topic.

The meetings are from 7-9 p.m. on four separate dates in different areas of the city. Free child care. The dates and locations are:

-- East Town Hall meeting, May 20, East Valley Community Center 2245 E. Valley Parkway.

-- South Town Hall meeting, May 27, Escondido Public Library 239 S. Kalmia St.

-- West Town Hall meeting, June 17, Escondido Church of Nazarene, 1555 S. Redwood.

-- North Town Hall meeting, June 4, YMCA, 1050 N. Broadway.

Call (760) 839-4725.

History discussion set for May 20

ESCONDIDO ---- The San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association will host a history discussion about the Mormon Battalion at 7 p.m. May 20 in the second-floor board room of the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Call (760) 746-8380.

Bankruptcy class offered

ESCONDIDO ---- Vista attorney Richard Schwabe will discuss bankruptcy at a People's Law School class offered through Escondido Adult School at 6:30 p.m. May 20 at San Pasqual High School, 3300 Bear Valley Road.

Schwabe will discuss the differences between Chapter 7 and 13 and how the new bankruptcy law affects filings. He also will talk about the "homeowners exemption" and how to claim it.

The People's Law School is sponsored by the North County Bar Association. Call Escondido Adult School at (760) 739-7311.

MS Self-Help Group to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group will meet at 1 p.m. May 21 in Room 5 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Dr. James Pietrek, an upper cervical chiropractor, will speak. Call (760) 747-9096.

SM Business Expo set for May 22

SAN MARCOS ---- The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce will present the San Marcos Business Expo from 2-6 p.m. May 22 at the Corky Smith Gym, 274 Pico Ave.

The expo will offer four interactive pavilions featuring the latest in health care, education, Web design, construction and more. Forty to 50 exhibitors are expected.

Information: (760) 744-1270; www.sanmarcosbusinessexpo.com.

Support groups to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- The Senior Service Council will offer these support groups in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway, in the Joslyn Senior Center complex.

-- Parkinson's support group will meet from 10 a.m.-noon May 20 in Room 4. Call (858) 538-2673.

-- Alzheimer's disease support group will meet from 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 21. The group meets the third Wednesday. Call (760) 746-4687.

-- A bereavement support group conducted by The Elizabeth Hospice of Escondido meets from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays. Call (760) 480-0611.

Children's Hospital auxiliary to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Women's Auxiliary will meet at 10 a.m. May 21 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Escondido Country Club Lane. The meeting will be followed by the unit's annual installation luncheon.

The Escondido Unit is made up of women from throughout North County and outlying areas. The group is looking for new members who are willing to donate their time and talents to help raise funds for the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary that will benefit children throughout the county.

Call (760) 929-9255 or (760) 476-0441.

Women's Empowerment Group offered

ESCONDIDO ---- A Women's Empowerment Group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 29 and continuing through October. The speaker, Karen, is a world-renowned psychic, mystic and author. Cost of $5 includes raffle entry for a free psychic reading. Information: PsychicKaren@cox.net, (760) 796-7653.

OASIS classes set for seniors

ESCONDIDO ---- OASIS will offer these classes for seniors at its education center in the former Robinsons-May South store, third floor, Westfield North County. Preregistration is required. Trimester processing fee is $3. Call (760) 432-0635.

-- "Can the U.S.A. Restore Its Image in the World?," 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. May 19; $5.

-- "A Few Main Ingredients Equals Many Creative Meals," 10:15 a.m.-noon May 20; $4.

-- "Rasing Your Organic IQ," 10:15 a.m.-noon May 21; $4.

-- "Makeup Magic," 1-3 p.m. May 21 and 28; $12.

-- "Relieving Arthritis Pain Naturally," 10:30 a.m.-noon May 22; $3.

-- "Kumeyaay," 10:15 a.m.-noon May 23 and 30; $8.

'Euphoria' exhibit featured at gallery

ESCONDIDO ---- "Euphoria," a collection of paintings by Escondido artist Cathy Carey, is on display through May 31 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 142 W. Grand Ave. Call (760) 480-4141.

Gala to benefit Neighborhood Healthcare

ESCONDIDO ---- Neighborhood Healthcare will hold its 10th annual Pace Setter fundraising gala, "A Decade of Dreams Come True," on June 14 at Orfila Winery.

Longtime supporters Susan and George Niece will be honored at the event. The evening will include wine tasting, and silent and live auctions.

Tickets are $125. Sponsorships are available. The goal is to raise more than $100,000 for the nonprofit organization's endowment fund.

Information (760) 533-7379; connieb@nhcare.org; www.nhcare.org.

Intellectual Book Club forming

David Dietrich is forming an Escondido/Temecula Intellectual Book Club. The club's motto is "Read what others aren't and think beyond the headline." Chapters of seminal books will be read and discussed under the Junto format founded by Benjamin Franklin. Information: (951) 699-0445; emcsolo2@yahoo.com.

Escondido Woman's Club supports local charities

ESCONDIDO --- As part of its philanthropic efforts, the Woman's Club of Escondido recently approved funds to be donated to these charities:

Woman's Club Scholarship Foundation, $2,000; Escondido Humane Society, $350; SNAP (Spay and Neuter Action Project), $400; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, $250; Spina Bifida Sports, North County, $250; North County Serenity House, $225; Sunburst Project, $200; Salvation Army, $225; Friends of Wilderness Gardens, $150; Escondido Creek Conservancy, $200; San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, $200; Quail Botanical Gardens, $200; Leukemia Society of North County, $200; Escondido Allied Veterans Council, $50; Diana's Angels, $100.

CSUSM commencement set for May 17

NORTH COUNTY ---- Cal State San Marcos will conduct its 17th annual commencement ceremonies May 17 at the main grandstand at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. More than 1,700 candidates are expected to participate. The schedule:

-- 8:30 a.m., conferring of degrees: Ed.D. candidates; baccalaureate degrees in anthropology, communication, criminology and justice studies, liberal studies, literature and writing studies, mass media, social sciences, sociology, Spanish, special major, women's studies; master's degrees in education, literature and writing studies, sociological practice, Spanish, teacher credentials.

-- 3 p.m., conferring of degrees: baccalaureate degrees in biochemistry, biological sciences, biotechnology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, economics, history, human development, kinesiology, mathematics, political science, psychology, visual and performing arts; master's degrees in biological sciences, business administration, computer science, mathematics, psychology.

Information: www.csusm.edu.

Venture class schedule available online

SAN MARCOS ---- The summer class schedule for Palomar College's Venture community education program is now available online at www.palomar.edu/venture.

New cooking classes are "Family Feast in a Flash," "Vegetarian Sushi," "Gluten-Free Cooking" and "Thai Cooking." New classes for healthcare professionals include phlebotomy, CPR and "Survival Spanish." Career classes are "Home Inspection Training," "Building a Successful Business on the Internet," "California State Notary Certification," "Bartending" (online class), "Business of Songwriting," "Introduction to the Music Business," "Household Repairs" and "Do It Yourself Car Maintenance." Art glass classes also available.

Also, the program is offering two day trips and several College for Kids summer camps. Call (760) 891-7626.