Inland community news briefs for Sunday, Sept. 7

By North County Times | Sunday, September 7, 2008 12:17 AM PDT ∞

Presidio Brass Quintet to perform

ESCONDIDO ---- The Music Series of First United Methodist Church of Escondido will present a concert by the Presidio Brass Quintet at 3 p.m. Sept. 7 in the church sanctuary, 341 S. Kalmia St. The group will perform works for its upcoming CD, "Cinematic! Music from the Movies." A reception to greet the musicians will follow. Free-will offering. Call (760) 745-5100.

Senior Center plans 'Western Week'

SAN MARCOS ---- The San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave., will hold its annual "Western Week" Sept. 8-12.

The local band Sundance will perform Sept. 9, and the Boot Scootin' Mamas will give a line dancing demonstration Sept. 11. The entertainment will begin at 10:45 a.m. each day in the center's Discovery Cafe.

Those who would like to stay for lunch must reserve the day before by calling (760) 744-5535. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Suggested donation is $3 for seniors; a $5 fee is required for those under age 60. To request transportation, call Jerry at (760) 744-5525, Ext. 3605. Information: Deborah at Ext. 3606.

"Western Week" is sponsored by After 55 Senior Housing.

City Council candidates forum set

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Chamber of Commerce will host an Escondido City Council candidates forum at 7 a.m. Sept. 9 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane.

Participating City Council candidates are Sam Abed, Richard Barron, Olga Diaz, Dennis French, Ed Gallo and Chuck Voelker. Moderator will be Angelo Damante of Mercedes-Benz, Escondido. A buffet breakfast will be available for $15; $10 for chamber members.

Reserve to Suzanne Woods at (7600 745-2125 or swoods@scondidochmaber.org.

Groups to discuss Christmas parade

ESCONDIDO ---- The city's Police Department, city staff and the Escondido Jaycees have been working on a plan to finance and deliver the Escondido Christmas Parade in 2008.

On Sept. 10, there will be two meetings that may decide the fate of this longtime Escondido event. The first will be the East Valley Association meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the East Valley Community Center. There will be a brief update on happenings on the east side of Escondido, then Wally Gutierrez, president of the Escondido Jaycees, will explain the status of the parade planning. The Jaycees will meet to discuss the parade at 6:30 p.m. that day at Cocina Del Charro restaurant. All are welcome. Information: www.escondidojaycees.org; www.eastvalleyassociation.org.

Garden club to meet Sept. 10

POWAY ---- The Poway Valley Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 in Templars Hall at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road.

Mary Pitino and Barbara Tolliver of Poway Nursery will speak on "Brilliant Container Landscaping." Learn to plant containers to brighten up small spaces such as patios, decks and entryways. Tour Poway Nursery after the meeting.

Information: (858) 354-4158; www.home.san.rr.com/pvgc.

Support groups to meet

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

-- The Better Breathers Club will meet from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 10. The support and education group is for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which includes asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The group meets the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months. (760) 480-0611.

-- A Parkinson's Support Group will meet from 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 16. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month. (858) 538-2673.

-- An Alzheimer's Support Group will meet from 1:30-3 p.m. Sept. 17. (760) 480-0611.

-- The Elizabeth Hospice conducts a bereavement support group from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays. The group is open to all adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. (760) 480-0611.

Fine arts group to host demo

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The North County Society of Fine Arts will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Bernardo Heights Community Center, 16150 Bernardo Heights Parkway.

Self-taught mixed media artist and teacher Linda Moore will demonstrate how she achieves the beautiful effects by using rubber stamps and other techniques. Refreshments and a question and answer time will follow.

To attend, call Anne Westbrook at (858) 385-0102.

Ballot propositions will be discussed

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Democratic Club will conclude its discussion of state ballot issues at its next meeting set for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at the North County Unity Democratic Campaign Office, 135 E. Grand Ave.

These ballot propositions will be discussed: same-sex marriage (Proposition 8), humane treatment of farm animals (Proposition 2) and several criminal justice measures (Propositions 5, 6 and 9).

Free. Information: Rick Moore, communicator@cox.net; (760) 740-8595.

Hearing-loss group to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- The Hearing Loss Association will meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 13 in the auditorium at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. People deal differently with hearing loss. HLA member Becky Vatnsdal will discuss how she dealt with it. Raffle; refreshments. Call (760) 745-5408.

Theatre in the Park to perform 'The Hobbit'

POWAY ---- Theatre in the Park, sponsored by the city of Poway and the Poway Woman's Club, will present the play version of "The Hobbit" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and 2 p.m. Sept. 14 in Templars Hall at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road.

The cast is made up of children ages 10 to 14. In "The Hobbit," Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, journeys to the Lonely Mountain accompanied by a group of dwarves to reclaim a treasure taken from them by the dragon, Smaug.

Cost is $5; $3 for children younger than 12. Reserve to (858) 748-4492.

Democratic Club to host speaker

LAKE SAN MARCOS ---- The Lake San Marcos Democratic Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Lakeside Pavilion, 1105 La Bonita Drive.

Dr. Daniel Straka, an internationally known expert on immigration and refugee issues, will speak on "Immigration and Making Informed Decisions."

Call (760) 752-1035.

'Papel Picado' class offered

RANCHO PENASQUITOS ---- The Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library, 13330 Salmon River Road, will offer a free class on "Papel Picado ---- Mexican Art of Papercutting" from 10:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 13.

Papel Picado is a traditional folk art used in Mexico to create colorful and intricate decorations for tables, windows, ceilings, altars and banners for outdoor festivals.

The program is for adults, teens and kids ages 8 and older. Supplies included. Registration required. Call (858) 538-8159.

Music missionary to perform

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Award-winning composer, pianist and singer John Angotti will present an evening of music and reflection at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive.

Angotti is a music missionary who travels throughout the United States and abroad with his musical message of faith and hope.

The concert is free but tickets are required. A free-will offering will be accepted. Tickets and information: (858) 674-1145; adulted@sanrafaelparish.org.

Trips offered for seniors

ESCONDIDO ---- The Joslyn Senior Center Travel Service will offer these trips:

-- Getty Villa Museum in Malibu, Sept. 25. Departure time is 8:45, return time is 6:30 p.m. Cost is $44.

-- Thanksgiving in Monterey, Nov. 24-29. First-class trip includes home shuttle pickup and return, Amtrak train to San Luis Obispo, motorcoach to Steinbeck Center in Carmel, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Thanksgiving dinner at Pebble Beach Lodge and more. Cost is $1,424 per person, double occupancy; $1,848, single.

Call (760) 745-5415 or (800) 246-8222.

SM Rotary plans golf tourney

SAN MARCOS ---- The Rotary Club of San Marcos will host a golf tournament Oct. 8 at the Twin Oaks Golf Tournament. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos and other Rotary charities.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m.; shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. A silent auction and awards dinner will follow at 6 p.m. The tournament will include putting, longest drive and closest-to-the pin contests. Player fee of $125 includes lunch, driving range practice, tee packages, golf and dinner. Cost for additional dinner guests is $30.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Information: www.sm-rotary.org; George, (760) 471-1006; Holly, (760) 518-2035.

Toastmasters Club has new president

ESCONDIDO ---- Patricia Romero recently was installed as president of the CLA Bilingual Toastmasters Club No. 1114216. Other officers installed were Alicia Moreno, vice president education; Jose Fragozo, vice president membership; Patricia Robinson, secretary; Arnoldo Vargas, treasurer; and Mike Vargas, sergeant-at-arms.

The club provides its members with a communication and leadership development program in English and Spanish. It meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month in the Greenhouse Conference Room at Redwood Town Court, 500 E. Valley Parkway. Call (951) 699-9888 or (760) 414-9661.