Inland community news briefs for Sunday, Aug. 31
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Lake Poway open Labor Day
POWAY ---- The Lake Poway Recreation Area will be open Labor Day, Sept. 1. Fishing and boating will be available from 7 a.m. to sunset. All park areas will be open and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Lake Poway Grill and Tackle will be open for buying day-use permits for the lake, fishing licenses, boat rentals, and food and beverages.
Lake Poway is open for fishing and boating from 7 a.m. to sunset Wednesdays through Sundays and holidays through September. The park areas are open daily during the same hours. In addition, night fishing is offered from 4-11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 6.
Lake Poway is at 14644 Lake Poway Road. Information: www.poway.org/lakepoway; (858) 668-4770; (858) 486-1234.
Safe driving class offered for seniors
ESCONDIDO ---- The Senior Service Council will offer a two-part AARP "55 Alive" safe driving class from 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 2 and 9 in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway.
Upon completion, seniors will receive a certificate good for three years entitling them to a reduction in the cost of their auto insurance. Cost is $10, payable by check only to AARP.
Reserve to (760) 480-0611.
RB Chorale invites new members
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The RB Chorale will kickoff its 35th season with its "Forever Christmas" show in December and is seeking new members. New members can join through Sept. 30. The first rehearsal will be Sept. 2. New members should arrive at 7 p.m. to complete registration. No auditions are required. There are openings for sopranos, altos, and especially tenors and basses.
Rehearsals are held at Westwood Elementary School, 17449 Matinal Road, Rancho Bernardo. Performances of "Forever Christmas" are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.
Information: www.rbchorale.org; recruitment.rbc@gmail.com.
Dream Dinners to host open house
SAN MARCOS ---- Dream Dinners San Marcos will host an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Guests can enjoy samples of the meal assembly store's September menu and make a free three-serving meal. Dream Dinners is at 1641 Grand Ave., Suite 102. Reserve to (760) 471-0055 or grandca@dreamdinners.com.
Continuing Education Center plans open house
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo will begin its fall programs with a gala open house from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive. Free valet parking and refreshments. There will be opportunities to sign up for fall lectures and trips. The open house is free but reservations are required. Call (858) 487-0464.
The center's fall lecture program at the Remington Club II starts in September. Upcoming lectures:
-- 10 a.m. Sept. 9: Dr. Farouk al-Nasser will discuss "The Revival of Shia Islam and Iran's Influence in Iraq, the Persian Gulf and Central Asia."
-- 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10: Dr. Dennis Rohatyn will begin a four-part series on author and historian Henry Adams. Other dates in the series are Sept. 17, 24 and Oct. 1.
-- 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11: Dr. William Cheek will begin a four-part series on Abraham Lincoln titled "Unscrambling the Many Myths of America's Greatest President." Other dates in the series are Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2.
Cost for each lecture is $7; $5 for CEC members. Annual membership is $30 per person or $50 per household. Information and registration: (858) 487-0464; www.cecrb.org.
CSUSM Arts & Lecture Series to begin
SAN MARCOS ---- Cal State San Marcos' fall Arts & Lectures Series will run from Sept. 3-Dec. 3. Admission is free but seating is limited. Upcoming events:
-- "United & Severed: That Window of Time" media art installation, 2 p.m. Sept. 3, California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The exhibit is based on the experiences of women living with traumatic injury.
-- "2nd Encuentro de Jaraneros 'Cultivando El Son'," 6 p.m. Sept. 4, CSUSM Commons Building, Room 206. Performance and round table discussion on the traditional folk music from Southern Veracruz, Mexico called son jarocho.
-- "Not Too Early, Never Too Late," noon Sept. 8, CSUSM Clarke Field House, Room 113. Video in the Community will present a screening of this gang prevention video produced at CSUSM and funded by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. A discussion will follow. Refreshments.
Information: http://al.csusm.edu; (760) 750-4366.
Free hike set for Sept. 6
SAN MARCOS ---- The city's Community Services Department will offer the first in a series of free fall Discover San Marcos hikes from 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 6. Hike the trails south of Walnut Grove Park with an optional side trek on the Owens Peak trail segment. The easy-to-moderate hike is 4 to 7 miles.
Meet near the Williams Barn in Walnut Grove Park, corner of Sycamore and Olive drives. Sign in at meeting location; no reservations necessary. An adult must accompany all minors. All dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times. Participants should bring water and trail snacks. Wearing waffle-soled shoes is recommended.
Information: (760) 744-9000, Ext. 3535 or 3508; www.san-marcos.net.
Children's Museum plans toy sale
ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Children's Museum will hold its annual Toy Sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6 at the museum at the north end of Grape Day Park, 380 N. Escondido Blvd. Nearly new toys will be sold at great prices. To donate toys for the sale, bring them to the museum before Sept. 4. A tax donation form will be provided.
Information: www.escondidochildrensmuseum.org; (760) 739-9513.
Gem and Mineral Show on tap
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The San Diego Lapidary Society will hold its 2008 Gem and Mineral Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 6 and 7 at the Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte. The event will feature minerals, fossils, jewelry and gemstones, free tumbled stones for kids, demonstrations and gem identification. Free admission and parking. Information: (619) 295-6905; info@sandiegolapidarysociety.org.
Healthy living fair set for Sept. 6
SAN MARCOS ---- To promote healthy living, Cal State San Marcos and the San Marcos Community Services Department will present the "Because I Care Community Fair" from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 6 at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 Richmar Ave.
The free event will offer information to enhance physical and mental health, as well as services for those who care for aging family members. There will be educational workshops, a 1-mile walk starting at 9 a.m., arts and crafts, entertainment and a classic car show. Educational workshops topics include healthy eating, caregiver stress, Alzheimer's research, heart disease and veterans benefits.
Information: (760) 744-5535; www.csusm.edu/becauseicare.
RB Toastmasters offers help to speechmakers
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Rancho Bernardo Toastmasters club is dedicated to fostering communication skills, self-confidence and personal growth. The club is offering assistance to those who want to improve the presentations they give to clients or associates. Attend a Thursday morning meeting as a guest and sign up for a free speech evaluation. Information: www.rbtoastmasters.com; (858) 676-2554.
Divorce recovery program offered
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Church at Rancho Bernardo will host a 14-week divorce recovery program for adults called "Divorce Care" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 8 at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. The program is designed to help participants grow through their divorce as they go through it. The series is also for those who are still suffering with unresolved issues from a past divorce.
Contact Jana Beeson at janabeeson@gmail.com or (760) 580-7322.
Library Friends to host author
ESCONDIDO ---- Local author and philanthropist Edna Sahm will be the featured speaker for the Friends of the Escondido Public Library's annual event at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Turrentine Room at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St.
Sahm's book, "Ninety Years and Loving it," not only records the progression of American society and civilization over a 90-year span but chronicles her own "rags to riches" journey ---- overcoming a disadvantaged and orphaned childhood to become an elegant, affluent philanthropist.
Free; refreshments served. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Seating is limited; early arrival encouraged.
Information: www.library.escondido.org; (760) 839-4832.
Knights of Columbus plan luau
ESCONDIDO ---- The Knights of Columbus will hold their Fall Luau on Sept. 20 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 515 W. Valley Parkway. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served from 6:30-7:30. Island dancers will perform at 7:30 p.m. Donation is $25 per person. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For tickets, call (760) 737-0118.
Chorus in need of new director
ESCONDIDO ---- The Champagne Village Chorus is seeking a new director. The small mixed chorus meets for one hour once a week. Rehearsals will begin in September for the chorus' annual holiday show in mid December. Call Joan at (760) 749-0932 or Mimi at (760) 751-1032.
Senior Volunteer Patrol seeks members
VALLEY CENTER ---- The Valley Center Sheriff's's Station's Senior Volunteer Patrol is seeking new members to perform nonconfrontational duties. Volunteers must be 50 or older, have a valid California driver's license and auto insurance and pass a background check. Call (760) 751-4405.
OGHS class of '78 plans reunion
NORTH COUNTY ---- Orange Glen High School class of 1978 will hold its 30-year reunion from 7-11 p.m. Sept. 20 at The Hilton Garden Inn in Carlsbad. Visit www.oghs1978.myevent.com.
SD Watercolor Society to hold show
POINT LOMA ---- The San Diego Watercolor Society presents an exhibit of original watercolor mixed-media paintings titled "Time to Experiment" from Sept. 3-26 at its gallery in the Liberty Station NTC Promenade.
The show's juror is award-winning artist, teacher and society member Claire-Lise Matthey Anderegg of Rancho Penasquitos. The public is invited to a reception from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 5.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; free admission. Information: www.sdws.org; (619) 876-4550.
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