Coastal community news briefs for Sunday, Aug. 24

By North County Times | Sunday, August 24, 2008 12:31 AM PDT ∞

Elks to hold bingo

OCEANSIDE ---- Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 will hold bingo at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 at 444 Country Club Lane. Call (760) 433-1561.

vBallroom dance at senior center

OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Senior Center will hold a ballroom dance featuring music by the Billy Harper Band from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 24 at 455 Country Club Lane. Admission is $5; those 55 and older are welcome. Call (760) 435-5250.

Skateboard demonstration upcoming

OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Salvation Army and Glory Skateboards will present a skateboard demonstration from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 30 at 3935 Lake Blvd. Bring skateboards and helmets and skate with the pros from Glory Skateboards. Parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 18. Entrance fee is two canned food items to benefit the Salvation Army food bank. Call (760) 631-8212.

Ragtime Piano Concert set

OCEANSIDE ---- Eric Marchese will perform a Ragtime Piano Concert at 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway. The benefit concert will feature works of such noted ragtime composers as Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, George Botsford, Joseph Lamb and Charley Straight. Tickets are $15. Information: (760) 529-9140; www.sunshinebrookstheatre.org.

History of Oceanside Pier is topic

OCEANSIDE ---- A special free program about the history of the Oceanside Pier will be hosted by the Oceanside Historical Society and Public Library at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 in the Community Rooms at 330 N. Coast Highway.

The event will include photos of the pier, solicited from the community. Attendees can bring their own pier and beach photos, which will be scanned to build a comprehensive collection of the pier's past and present. A video will be shown of the 1956 Miss Southern Californian Beauty Contest held in the Pier amphitheater. The second-place winner was Raquel Tejada, who became famous as actress Raquel Welch.

Information: (760) 722-4786, (760) 435-5600; www.oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.

Surf contest at Oceanside Pier

OCEANSIDE ---- The 12th annual Surf for the Sea will take place Sept. 6 and 7 at the Oceanside Pier, north side. Surf for the Sea is a commemorative event in memory of the late Harry Bennett, Steve Leighton, Tore Bonura, Chuck "Clubber" Hundley, Banning Capps and John Craven, all local surfers who have passed away. The event benefits the Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter and other environmental organizations helping to protect the coast, ocean, waves and beaches.

Trophies will be awarded in 14 divisions. Entry fee is $40 for amateur and $80 for the Pro/Am Division. All competitors receive an event T-shirt, lunch catered by Johnny Manana's and a chance at the opportunity raffle, whose prizes include surfboards and wetsuits.

Surf for the Sea also includes a Beach Clean-Up that ties into the theme of environmental awareness. Entry forms are available at area surf shops in Oceanside and Carlsbad. Sponsors are needed. Information: (760) 439-0863; carolnoceanside@cs.com.

Brother Benno Foundation needs photos

OCEANSIDE ---- The Brother Benno Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Oct. 25. Part of the foundation's celebration will be a 10- to 12-minute DVD of photos put to music to help tell the story of the foundation's 25 years of service to the less fortunate. The foundation is asking anyone who has pictures taken at the center or the original Brother Benno Kitchen on Minnesota Street from 1983-1991 to lend them to the foundation for the DVD. Those who do will receive a copy of the DVD. Call (760) 439-1244, Ext. 106.

Vista Elks to hold annual barbecue

VISTA ---- The Vista Elks Lodge will hold its 50th annual Barbecue Gala from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 31 at 1947 E. Vista Way, with food, music, raffle prizes and a craft fair.

Raffle tickets for a 47-inch flat screen HDTV game ready TV are available at the barbecue or in advance at the lodge. Tickets for the raffle are $1 each and winner need not be present to win.

Donation for the barbecue is $10 adults; $5 for children ages 7 and under. Tickets are available at the door. Call (760) 724-1968.

Buena Vista Hadassah holds luau

VISTA ---- Buena Vista Hadassah will hold a Hawaiian Luau lunch with live entertainment at 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at Temple B'nai Shalom, 201 E. Broadway. Donation is $35 and will benefit Israel Children's Medical Hospital. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 2 to (760) 439-3188.

Women's motorcycle group to meet

VISTA ---- The women's motorcycle group, Left Coast Ladies, meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Denny's, 540 W. Vista Way. E-mail to left_coast_ladies@yahoo.com.

Library to host 'Fourth Tuesday' teen workshops

CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad City Library kicks off its series of free workshops designed to teach teens real-world skills (finance, research, how to get into college and job-hunting) with "Become Wealthy" at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at Carlsbad City Library's Computer Lab, 1775 Dove Lane. Participants will discuss being smart about money and learn how to secure their financial future by making wise decisions. Other workshops:

-- Sept. 23, 7-8 p.m., "Research Tips." Learn how to use electronic databases and the library catalog better, as well as Internet searching tips.

-- Oct. 28, 7-8 p.m., "Get Into the College You Want." The workshop gives a brief introduction to some SAT testing strategies, financial aid and how to apply to get into a college of choice.

-- Nov. 25, 7-8 p.m. "Get a Job." Tips on how to write a resume, craft a cover letter, and how to prepare for a job interview.

All workshops will be held in the library's Computer Lab. Advance registration is required. Information: (760) 602-2058; dwill@ci.carlsbad.ca.us.

Sustainable energy subject of workshop

CARLSBAD ---- A informative workshop on sustainable energy will be presented by the Center for Sustainable Energy and speaker Andrea Cook from 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the city of Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday. Cook will discuss climate change, the impacts on water and energy supply, wildfires, public health, greenhouse gas emissions and new environmental laws (AB32), tips to reduce personal carbon footprints and more. The workshop is sponsored by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Poseidon Resources, Sempra Energy and McBride Financial Advisory. Call (760) 931-8400.

Carlsbad Optimists hold golf tourney

OCEANSIDE ---- The Optimist Club of Carlsbad "The Achievers" will host the 12th annual Carl Tillinghast Golf Tournament Sept. 22 at the El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. Entry fee of $150 incudes green fees with cart, lunch and dinner, golf gift, contest prizes, raffles and beverage tickets.

Tournament activities include closest to the pin, longest drive, low gross, low net. A hole in one wins a new Saturn, courtesy of Saturn of West 78.

The club is searching for additional sponsors: platinum, $2,500; gold, $2,000; silver, $1,500; bronze, $1,000; Friend of Youth, $500, tee sponsor, $150. Call (760) 994-6340.

Public invited to annual art walk

LEUCADIA ---- Leucadia 101 Main Street Association's 2008 LeucadiART Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 31. The free event will feature local art galleries and artists displaying their work along Highway 101. There will also be art demonstrations, entertainment and children's activities. Walking maps will be available listing participating galleries and art expo locations. Jump aboard the free shuttle bus service to cruise Highway 101. Visitors are encouraged to use the Encinitas City Hall and Coaster parking lots on Vulcan Avenue, where there is a shuttle bus stop. Information: (760) 436-2320 or www.leucadia101.com.

Local artist's work on display at Pannikin

ENCINITAS ---- Local artist Steve Burrows' work will be on display at the Pannikin Coffee & Tea House, 510 N. Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas and the Del Mar Pannikin, 2670 Via De La Valle, during August. Burrows is an Encinitas artist known for producing unique and colorful art inspired by local surf breaks, vintage cars, the city of Encinitas and all beach communities along the California coast. Visit www.burritoart.com.

Seniors play Wii sports at center

ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Senior Center goes high-tech with games of bowling, tennis and golf on the Wii from 1-3 p.m. every first and fourth Tuesday of the month at the center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Senior can have fun playing their favorite sports while improving hand-eye coordination, range of motion and balance. Call (760) 943-2250.

Center to offer 'Gentle Pilates'

ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Senior Center will offer its Gentle Pilates class from 9-10 a.m. Mondays at the center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Seniors learn to move from the core, strengthen, lengthen and pick up new cues for better posture. Students should bring a mat and pillow to class. The class is for ages 50 and up and is ongoing throughout the year. Cost is $5 per class, paid at the beginning of the month for the entire month. Call (760) 943-2250.

Rotary meets at Chart House

CARDIFF ---- The Encinitas-La Costa Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Chart House, 2588 S. Coast Highway 101. Information: (760) 944-1056; www.elcrotary.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.

Exercise public speaking skills

ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Moonlighter's Toastmasters Club meets at noon the last Wednesday of the month at Encinitas City Hall, 505 South Vulcan Ave. Learn to speak in public with no fear in a supportive and positive learning environment. Information: (760) 632-0068; www.moonlighters.us.

Alzheimer's groups to meet monthly

ENCINITAS ---- The North County Coastal Alzheimer's Association support group will meet from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Center, 335 Saxony Road. NCCAA also meets from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Silverado Senior Living, 335 Saxony Road, and 10-11:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month at Somerford Place, 1350 S. El Camino Real. Call (800) 272-3900.

Toastmasters to meet Wednesdays

SOLANA BEACH ---- The North Coast Toastmasters meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Loftin Integrative Health Services, 530 Lomas Santa Fe, Suite A & B. Special entrance is in the southeast corner of the building. Reservations required; www.nctoastmasters.org.