Coastal community news briefs for Sunday, June 8

By North County Times | Sunday, June 8, 2008 12:34 AM PDT ∞

Oceanside Elks to hold bingo

OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 will hold bingo at 1 p.m. June 8 at 444 Country Club Lane. Call (760) 433-1561.

Church to hold white elephant sale

OCEANSIDE ---- King of Kings Lutheran Church will hold a Flag Day White Elephant Sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14 at 2993 MacDonald St. Bargains include jewelry, knickknacks, toys, clothing and more. There will be games and contests for kids, a car wash and lunch. Call (760) 757-2525.

Mission to host annual powwow

OCEANSIDE ---- The San Luis Rey Mission Indian Foundation will sponsor the San Luis Rey Band of Luiseno Mission Indians 12th annual Inter-Tribal Powwow from 9 a.m.-11 p.m. June 14 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 15 at the mission, 4050 Mission Ave. Gourd dancing starts at 10 a.m. both days. Grand Entry will be at noon and 7 p.m. June 14 and noon June 15. Intertribal and competition dancing will follow Grand Entry on both days.

Dancing includes Northern and Southern Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Fancy Shawl and Jingle. Indian tacos and fry bread will be available as well as a vendor village with unique American Indian jewelry, artwork, music and crafts. Visit www.slrmissionindians.org.

Zeppetella foundation holds fundraiser

OCEANSIDE ---- The Tony W. Zeppetella Memorial Foundation will hold an inaugural fundraiser dinner at 6 p.m. June 14 at the El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. The event will include recognition of the recipients of the annual Zeppetella Teacher Appreciation Award and the students who nominated these special teachers. There also will be a program and a silent auction.

Throughout the year, the foundation gives to individuals, families and organizations in the community. The foundation has fed military families, provided Christmas decorations, dinners and gifts for families in need, and given to established organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club and the NAACP.

Tickets are $65 and available by calling Jamie Zeppetella at (760) 583-2395.

Intro to the Music Business class offered

OCEANSIDE ---- Learn the details of how record companies operate in a three-day workshop offered through MiraCosta College's Community Services Program. In Introduction to the Music Business, students will learn what makes a hit record, how much money is actually generated from record sales, details on artist contracts and more.

The class will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. for three Mondays, June 16-30, in Room 3561 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Fee is $90. Bring a notepad and pen or pencil. Information and registration: (760) 795-6820; www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.

Artist reception set for June 13

OCEANSIDE ---- A free open house and artist reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. June 13 at The Oceanside Art Gallery, 602 Mission Ave. The gallery, operated by Joseph and Mary Villela, will host the reception to inaugurate a new exhibit by local North County artist members of the OMA Artist Alliance. Art for the exhibit was selected by Catherine Gleason, director of exhibits for the museum.

The exhibit represents many local artists with different styles and mediums and will run from June 11 through July 13. The gallery is open from 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 4-9 p.m. Fridays; or by appointment. Call (760) 732-0399.

NCT offers free job ads for students

OCEANSIDE ---- The North County Times is offering free "Jobs Wanted" ads to students looking for summer jobs during the month of June. Students should send a description of the job wanted and a little bit about themselves and their qualifications and the paper will list the information in a directory in the classified section: Students Want Work!

Information submitted should be 50 words or less and include name, address, contact number and/or e-mail address. Send to: North County Times, c/o Students Want Work, 1722 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054 or e-mail mgrimsrud@nctimes.com.

STEM camp upcoming

MiraCosta College has received a Perkins Grant for a four-day summer camp to encourage high school students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The camp will being together instructors, industry professionals and current college students from STEM fields to lead hands-on, lab-oriented class sessions that will demonstrate the power of these applied technologies. Students also will receive career guidance and mentoring.

The STEM Summer Camp is open to high school students enrolling in ninth or 10th grade this fall. Enrollment is very limited; students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The camp is scheduled 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21-24. Information: (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6405; pclarke@miracosta.edu.

Pageant applications available

OCEANSIDE ---- Applications are now being accepted for the 29th annual Miss Southern Children's-Teen Pageant, to be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 21 during the annual Oceanside Harbor Day Celebration. Girls ages 2-19 are eligible to enter in six categories: Baby Miss, ages 2-3; Wee Miss, ages 4-6; Little Miss, ages 7-9; Petite Miss, ages 10-12; Junior Miss, ages 13-15; and Teen Miss, ages 16-19.

All contestants receive an award for entering. Judging will be on personality, poise, overall look and speaking ability. Call (760) 434-3397.

Live entertainment at Arcadia Place

VISTA ---- Arcadia Place Retirement Living will host the following live entertainment at 1080 Arcadia Ave. Call (760) 945-5555.

-- June 9, 3 p.m., Dan Damon, singer specializing in entertainment for seniors.

-- June 13, 3 p.m., Jack Johnson, singer/impressionist specializing in classic country.

AAUW to meet

VISTA ---- The Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a luncheon meeting from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14 at Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. Cost is $25.

New officers for next year will be installed by state AAUW co-President Donna Lilly. Honorary life members and past presidents will be recognized for their years of service. Reserve to (760) 631-7055.

Group seeks senior tennis players

 CARLSBAD ---- Senior tennis players are needed to play at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at Laguna Riviera Park, corner of El Camino Real, and Kelly and Park Drive.  Call (760) 729-6167.

 

Genealogists to meet June 10

CARLSBAD ---- The Computer-Oriented Genealogy Group, sponsored by North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will meet from 10-11:30 a.m. June 10 in the Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive. Alan Jones will speak on "US GenWeb," a widely used free Internet site that offers genealogical resources at local township, county and state levels. Call (760) 967-8635. Also, the North San Diego County Genealogical Society will hold its Business and Sharing Meeting at 1 p.m. June 10 in the Community Room of the Carlsbad Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Call (760) 630-5720.     

                                                            

Summer youth job prep workshop offered

 CARLSBAD ---- Forward Movement Youth Outreach and Community HousingWorks will host a summer jobs workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 at the La Costa Paloma Learning Center, 1953 Dove Lane, for youths, ages 14 to 21.  Participants will learn about applications, resumes and the interview process. Lunch provided. Space is limited. Register by June 10. Information: (760) 809-1373; www.4wardmovement.org.

 

Animal center seeks ink jet cartridges

RANCHO SANTA FE ---- The Helen Woodward Animal Center is seeking donations of used ink jet cartridges to recycle for its "Cartridges for Critters" fundraiser benefiting the animals. The shelter, 6461 El Apajo Road, is also able to accept DVDs, laptops, Mp3 players, digital cameras, portable DVD players, video game consoles and global positioning systems. Information: (858) 756-4117, Ext. 379; www.animalcenter.org.

 

Toastmasters to meet Thursdays

CARMEL VALLEY ---- The Carmel Valley Toastmasters, a public speaking group, meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at DavenportMajor, Highlands Corporate Center,12770 High Bluff Drive, Suite 320. www.cvtm.org.

 

Support group for military officers

SOLANA BEACH ---- A 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, leads the group once a month. The group is designed to help members achieve recovery through mutual support as well as to provide updated information about causes and treatment, eliminating myths about anxiety disorders and depression. Spouses welcome. Information: (619) 823-6139; traumaticstressgroup@yahoo.com.

 

Center offers safety net for seniors

ENCINITAS ---- Community Action to Reach the Elderly Senior services (for disabled/senior Encinitas residents only) are available through the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Project CARE offers safety net services to disabled or senior residents in Encinitas who live alone or who just want an additional sense of security, including: Vial of Life, Gatekeeper, Postal Alert, Home Safety Check, You Are Not Alone and Are You Okay? Call (760) 943-2255.

 

Shelter seeks food donations for pets

RANCHO SANTA FE ---- The AniMeals program at the Helen Woodward Animal Center is seeking pet food donations, particularly senior food for both dogs and cats. AniMeals works with Meals-on-Wheels and other organizations to provide free pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly or disabled people throughout San Diego County. Donations can be dropped off at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, or in the AniMeals bins at participating Petco stores. Volunteers can also hold their own AniMeals pet food drive through their office, family, school, church or temple group, Scout troop or civic organization. Information: (858) 756-4117, Ext. 341; or cherylla@animalcenter.org.

 

Divorce seminar designed to educate

RANCHO SANTA FE ---- Divorce Pampering's seminar, "Achieving Happiness Through Healing," will be offered from 1:30-5 p.m. June 8 at the Morgan Run Resort and Club, 5690 Cancha de Golf. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Divorce Pampering provides an online forum for discussion as well as providing informative local seminars that bring together a group of professionals who help rebuild self-esteem, teach coping skills, and assist in personal development.  Speakers are Dan Boe from Inner Fire Presentations; Deanna Lorraine, relationship coach; and licensed psychologist James L Shenk. Cost is $40. Information: (619) 708-2906; www.divorcepampering.com.

 

North County Brights to meet at Pizzicato

ENCINITAS ---- The San Diego North County Brights will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. June 9 at Pizzicato, 252 N. El Camino Real. A "bright" is a person who has a naturalistic world view, free of supernatural or mystical elements. The meeting is open to anyone with a compatible world view. Information: (760) 945-4538; http://brights.meetup.com/26/.

 

Library to host Jewish book reading, talk

ENCINITAS ---- The San Diego County Library will host the national "Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature" scholar-led reading and book discussion series. The series, whose theme explores the topic: "A Mind of Her Own: Fathers And Daughters In a Changing World," will continue from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 11 in the community room of the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. 

    The book under discussion June 11 will be "Bee Season," by Myla Goldberg. Copies can be borrowed from any branch of the county library system. Call (858) 694-2484 or e-mail Ellen.Zyroff@sdcounty.ca.gov. To read and download a PDF about the books and the series, www.nextbook.org/ala/librl_mind.html and www.nextbook.org/ala/libessay_mind.html.

 

Church to host June 19 performance fundraiser

SOLANA BEACH ---- Project Turnaround and the Pioneers Club will present "It Is Great to be Different," a multipart performance fundraiser, at 7 p.m. June 19 in St. James' Community Hall, 625 S. Nardo Ave. The production will feature Greek dancing, singing and a short play, "One Eye, Two Eyes, Three Eyes," based on an old Russian fable. The event will include a performance by The Folk Dancers of Balboa Park and a tae kwon do demonstration. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8, $7 for seniors and students. Call (858) 481-3998.