Coasta Community News Briefs for Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
By North County Times | ∞
Solar seminar planned
OCEANSIDE ---- Solar expert Fred Scott will conduct Solar Seminars at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at Home Depot, 5755 Mission Ave. Attendees can ask questions and bring a recent utility bill to learn what it would take to become more energy independent. Reserve to (760) 822-4563.
O'side Elks to hold bingo
OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 will hold bingo at 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at 444 Country Club Lane. A free breakfast will be served from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to all who buy in. Profits are used for charitable purposes. Call (760) 433-1561.
KOCT seeks questions for candidates
OCEANSIDE ---- KOCT-TV invites the public to submit questions to ask candidates running for local office. All questions must be received by 5 p.m. Aug. 21. E-mail questions to koct@koct.org; mail to KOCT-TV, Attn: Questions, 3038 Industry St., Suite 101, Oceanside, CA 92054; or log on to www.KOCT.org and click on "My Candidate Question."
All questions will be vetted by an advisory committee of residents who have no political affiliation with a local campaign. Criteria used will be fairness, relevance, civility and whether the question serves the public interest.
Library to celebrate Potter's birthday
OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Public Library will celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with activities, music and dancing at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 in the Civic Center Library Community Rooms and patio, 330 N. Coast Highway. Participants can try some tasty treats in the "Three Broomsticks Cafe," and win prizes in the costume and trivia contests. Call (760) 435-5577.
Veterans Association to hold fundraiser
OCEANSIDE ---- The Veterans Association of North County will hold a fundraiser from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Oceanside Bandshell. The event will include food and four bands: The Pharoahs, Dixieland Band, Nitro Express and J.D. Crawford. Cost for food and an opportunity drawing is $2 per person, $5 for families. Oceanside Kiwanians will sell funnel cakes, popcorn and sodas. Profits will be used to renovate the old police station at 1617 Mission Ave into a veterans center. Call (760) 941-4712.
American GI Forum holds mariachi concert fundraiser
OCEANSIDE ---- The American GI Forum Oceanside chapter will sponsor a mariachi concert scholarship fundraiser at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Martin Luther King Middle School, 1290 Ivey Ranch Road. Proceeds will benefit high school students in the Advancement Via Individual Determination program. The concert, with support from San Diego Gas and Electric, will feature dinner and a performance by Mariachi Chula Vista. Tickets for dinner and reserved seating cost $25. Make checks payable to AGIF and send to 1233 Langford St., Oceanside, CA 92058; or call Pete Magana, (760) 757-6276; John Herrera, (760) 724-2508; Manny Astorga, (760) 721-1579, Rod Sandoval; (760) 630-5198; or Ida Acuna, (760) 717-3309.
Vista Democrats to meet
VISTA ---- Vista Democrats will meet at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 2 at Coco's, Melrose and Vista Way. Brett Maxfield, candidate for the 74th Assembly District, will speak on "Educate, Don't Incarcerate." Call (760) 727-2537.
Arcadia Place hosts entertainment, free seminars
VISTA ---- Arcadia Place Retirement Living will hold these free events at 1080 Arcadia Ave.
-- Aug. 1, 3 p.m., singers Ray & Rozelle will entertain; 4 p.m., "Get Your Free Diabetic Shoes," by EMB.
-- Aug. 4, 2 p.m., entertainer Cam; 3 p.m., Container Gardening Workshop.
-- Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch and seminar to help seniors downsize and prepare for moving out of their homes. Reserve by Aug. 4 to (760) 945-5555.
-- Aug. 8, 3 p.m., entertainer Jimmy Patton; 4 p.m., seminar on global warming.
-- Aug. 11, 2 p.m., seminar, "Strokes" by Southern Care Resource Center; 3 p.m., entertainer Dan Damon.
Senior center holds dances
VISTA ---- Afternoon dances will be held from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 7 and 21 at the McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Music by George Mozes, Palomar Smooth Jazz Instructor. $2 admission at the door. Call (760) 639-6160.
Seniors can play Wii games
VISTA ---- Active seniors are invited to play Wii at 10 a.m. Fridays for games of bowling, tennis, golf, baseball and more at the McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Call (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1532.
Chamber to back fire hydrant art
CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will host its fire hydrant painting program, "Art in the Heart of the Village" again this summer. The theme will be animals, and the community is invited to participate. Under the approval of the city of Carlsbad, about 30 hydrants and four power boxes throughout the Village are expected to be painted by August. Afterward, a detailed map will be provided to the general public that notes the location of each, as well as the artist and sponsor.
The chamber will host tours of Carlsbad's downtown in August to vote for the top three designs. Ballots will be available at select businesses. Winners will be announced in September. A portion of the funds raised will benefit Military Outreach Ministry Camp Pendleton. Information: (760) 931-8400; akorogi@carlsbad.org.
Chamber's charity golf tournament set for Aug. 4
CARLSBAD ---- The 2008 Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will take place Aug. 4 at The Crossings at Carlsbad, 5800 The Crossings Drive. During the scramble format tournament, each golfer will be eligible for one of four opportunities to take part in a $1 million hole-in-one shootout. If someone gets a hole-in-one at Hole No. 9, Saturn of West 78 will give the golfer a brand-new automobile. The tournament will include longest drive, putting and straightest-drive competitions in addition to opportunity drawings, a live and silent auction, top of the line tee prizes and goody bags. Box lunch will be provided. The annual event will be followed by an awards banquet and gourmet dinner prepared by the golf course's restaurant.
The tournament will benefit two local nonprofit organizations: the chamber's Partners in Education Foundation, which supports Carlsbad public schools, and Military Outreach Ministry Camp Pendleton, which distributes food and provides furniture and other household items to qualified service members in need. Information: (760) 931-8400; www.carlsbad.org.
Carlsbad library to host summer concerts
CARLSBAD ----- Carlsbad City Library's continuing summer concert series will feature Los Pinguos at 2 p.m. Aug. 17 in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. Los Pinguos came to the U.S. from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a mix of Latin rhythms performed with Spanish guitars, a Cuban tres (guitar-like instrument), Peruvian cajon (box drum) and harmonizing vocals. Free admission, with tickets given out at the door starting at 1 p.m. the day of the concert. Call (760) 602-2012.
Diet planning for seniors
CARLSBAD ---- Tri-City Hospital Medical Center dieticians will provide individual nutritional planning for seniors from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Call (760) 602-4650.
Power walks at Batiquitos Lagoon
CARLSBAD ---- Power walks will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month at Batiquitos Lagoon. Docent Patti Golong will lead the walks. Meet at the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center at the end of Gabbiano Lane. Take the Poinsettia Lane exit off I-5 in Carlsbad and proceed east, turning right onto Batiquitos Drive. Gabbiano Lane is the first street on the right. Information: (760) 931-0800; www.batiquitosfoundation.org.
Encinitas holds concerts by the sea
ENCINITAS ---- The city of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department's "Sunday Summer Concerts by the Sea" series will continue with Lee Coulter taking the stage at Moonlight Beach from 3-5 p.m. Aug. 3. Smoking, alcohol, glass and dogs are prohibited. Information: (760) 633-2740; www.EncinitasRecReg.com.
NC Toastmasters to meet Wednesdays
SOLANA BEACH ---- North Coast Toastmasters, a public speaking club in North County for more than 25 years, meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Loftin Integrative Health Services, 530 Lomas Santa Fe, Suite A & B, across the street from the Solana Beach Boys and Girls Club. Information: nctoatmasters@yahoo.org; www.nctoastmasters.org.
Leads club to meet weekly
DEL MAR ----Ali Lassen's Leads Club/Del Mar Polo Chapter meets at noon Tuesdays at En Fuego Restaurant, 1342 Camino Del Mar. Information: (800) 783-3761; www.leadsclub.com.
Stamp club to meet at center
ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Senior Center hosts meetings of the Stamp Club from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every first Wednesday of the month at the center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The Stamp Club is for the collecting enthusiast who wants to share stamp stories, trade stamps, and discuss upcoming meeting topics. Call (760) 943-2250. To donate stamps no longer needed, call (760) 436-4601.
Meet the authors at weekly event
ENCINITAS ---- WEB Press will host authors' forum and book signings every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 315 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite W. Independent artists offer ideas, lectures, and display their work. Information: (760) 505-9798; erapacrwr@hotmail.com; www.1stmanstanding.com.
AARP chapter to meet at center
ENCINITAS ---- AARP Chapter 239, Encinitas, meets the first Monday of the month at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Drive.
Democrats to meet at Tio Leo's
CARMEL VALLEY ----- The Carmel Valley/Del Mar Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. Aug.13 at Tio Leo's restaurant, 3510 Valley Centre Drive. Come at 6 p.m. for food and drink ($6 minimum for food and drink) and stay for the 7 p.m. meeting, featuring San Diego City Attorney Mike Aguirre. E-mail katbhunt@san.rr.com.
Free exercise classes offered
SOLANA BEACH ---- A free exercise class for men and women with music and fellowship is held from 8-9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 1036 Solana Drive. Call (858) 481-0813.
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