Inland community news briefs for Sunday, Sept. 28

By North County Times | Sunday, September 28, 2008 12:14 AM PDT ∞

Theater group to hold auditions

VALLEY CENTER ---- Valley Center Community Theater will hold auditions for "Mr. Scrooge's Christmas (A Christmas Carol)" from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Valley Center Library, 29200 Cole Grade Road. Roles are for youths and adults. Callbacks will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the same location. Visit www.vcct.org.

Casino Dealer School open house set

ESCONDIDO ---- Palomar College's Workforce and Development Program will hold an open house for its Casino Dealer School from 4-8 p.m. Sept. 30 and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Palomar College Escondido Center, 1935 E. Valley Parkway.

Information: (760) 891-7626; www.palomar.edu/venture.

Networking group to meet

SAN MARCOS ---- Business Builders Network will meet at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 30 in the Trophy Room at the Lake San Marcos Resort & Country Club, 1025 La Bonita Drive.

Dr. Denise Budden-Potts, dating and relationship expert, will speak on "What Is Mature Love?" and Sherree Keller of First Business Bank of Carlsbad will talk about "How Our Bank Delivers Quality, Personalized Service." Visit www.bbnnorthcounty.com.

Grandmothers club to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Grandmothers Club will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 2 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Suggested donation is $3. Reserve the day before at (760) 839-4803. Those who do not want to buy lunch can bring a sack lunch. A "bakeless" sale is planned before the group's business meeting in the Joslyn Senior Center auditorium. Call (760) 745-6498, (760) 745-5407.

American Legion Auxiliary to host meals

ESCONDIDO ---- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 149 will host a dinner at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 230 Park Ave., with meatloaf and gravy, baked potatoes, vegetables, salad, rolls, dessert and coffee for a donation of $8.

The auxiliary will serve breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 5 at the same location. Donation is $6.

Proceeds benefit children and youths, community services, veterans and other charitable programs.

The auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at the Veterans Memorial Building. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 2. District President Suzanne Tozier will attend. Call (760) 741-1813.

Guitarist to perform at Escondido Library

ESCONDIDO ---- Guitarist, composer and producer T.K. Gardner will perform "Seven Countries, Seven Master Composers: Guitar Music of Latin America" at the Escondido Public Library's First Thursday Concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Turrentine Room at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Free. Visit www.wildcardrecords.com.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Escondido Public Library. Information: (760) 839-4601; www.escondido.org/library.

Discover San Marcos Hike set

SAN MARCOS ---- The city's Community Services Department will present a free Discover San Marcos Hike from 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 4. The moderately difficult 4- to 5-mile hike will explore the trails north and west of San Elijo Park, including Sunset, Old Creek Ranch and Canyon trails. Meet and sign in at the San Elijo Park/Recreation Center parking lot. Walking shoes are recommended. Bring water and trail snacks. An adult must accompany all minors. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Information: www.san-marcos.net; (760) 744-9000, Ext. 3508.

Artists invited to submit works in glass

ESCONDIDO ---- Artists are invited to submit work for the annual "Focus On Glass" at the Escondido Municipal Gallery. Artists can submit up to two pieces from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 at the gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. Information: (760) 480-4101; www.escondidoarts.org.

Museum recycling cell phones

SAN MARCOS ---- To help keep old cell phones out of landfills, the San Marcos Historical Society and Museum is participating in a recycling program in which a company repairs old phones for reuse in Third World countries. The museum is paid for each unit. Drop off cell phones at the museum, 270 W. San Marcos Blvd. Call (760) 744-9025.

Square dance classes offered

ESCONDIDO ---- Square dance classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Meet new friends while getting aerobic exercise. All ages welcome; children younger than 10 must be with a parent. First lesson is free.

Call (760) 728-0355.

Woman's Club to host speaker

ESCONDIDO ---- The Woman's Club of Escondido will hold a luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. Oct. 6 at its clubhouse, 741 N. Rose St.

Tina Inscoe, fine arts administrator for the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, will talk about the future of the arts center. She also will give an update on the artists scheduled to perform at the center.

Cost is $8. Reserve at (760) 743-5730.

Flu shot clinic set for Oct. 9

ESCONDIDO ---- Maxim Health Systems has partnered with Emeritus of Escondido (aka Villa Del Rey) to offer flu and pneumonia immunizations from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 9 at the retirement community, 1351 E. Washington Ave. Shots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants with Medicare Part B coverage will receive their shot free. Free immunization also will be provided to anyone covered by Maxim contracted Managed Care Plans. For all others, the cost is $30 for flu shots; $45 for pneumonia shots.

Call (760) 741-3098.

College financial planning workshop set

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Rancho Bernardo resident Kathleen Johnson, a certified college planning specialist with National College Funding Strategies Inc. and author of "The Parents' Guide To Financial Aid and College Funding," will lead a free workshop titled "Show Me The Money (for college)!" from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in Room S2 at Rancho Bernardo High School, 13010 Paseo Lucido. Attendees will get a free copy of Johnson's book.

Register through Poway Adult Education at (858) 668-4000. Information: www.NationalCollegeFunding.net; (800) 758-1752.

Day trip to casino offered

ESCONDIDO ---- The Women's Club of Escondido will sponsor a day trip to Viejas Casino on Oct. 28, leaving at 9 a.m. from the clubhouse, 751 N. Rose, and returning at about 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10. Funds from ticket sales will go toward the club's philanthropic projects. Reserve to (760) 471-1982.

Learn how to make lavender sachets

ESCONDIDO ---- Escondido Adult Ed will offer a workshop on how to make handwoven lavender sachets from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26 in Room 1 at 463 N. Midway Drive. Students will also learn how to dry their own lavender.

Cost is $30, plus $27 for materials. Registration: (760) 739-7300; www.escondidoadultschool-rop.com. Visit www.nadinespier.com.

Poway parade winners announced

POWAY ---- The 44th annual Poway Community Day Parade was held Sept. 13. The Chairman's Award (best overall entry) went to the Poway High School Dance Team. Winners in various categories are:

-- Bands: First place, Rancho Bernardo High School Royal Regiment; second place, Poway High School Emerald Brigade; third place, Westview High School Gold Marching Band.

-- Equestrian: First place and winner of the Betty Bendixon Award, Shooting Stars Drill Team; second place, Miss Rodeo Lakeside; third place, Wells Fargo Stage Coach.

-- Floats: First place, Poway Future Farmers of America; second place, Nichols Productions; third place, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Poway.

-- School: First place, Poway Unified School District; second place, Children's PreSchool and Learning Center.

-- Scouts: First place and winner of the Sally Hosler Memorial Trophy, Cub Scout Pack 109; second place, Cub Scout Pack 608; third place, Girl Scouts-Oak Creek Service Unit.

Event to benefit arts education

SAN DIEGO ---- Center Artes at Cal State San Marcos, with the Museum of Man, will present "Art Without A Drought" on Oct. 18 at the museum, 1350 El Prado, in Balboa Park.

The event is being held to raise funds for arts education and to honor three individuals for their significant arts contributions: Elsie Weston for arts philanthropy, Ron Jessee for his work as county arts education coordinator, and Greg Evans, artist and "Luann" comic strip creator.

The evening will include informal museum tours, food and drinks, and a treasure hunt. There also will be performances by opera star Nina Warren, Grammy-winning composer Dr. Bill Bradbury, award-winning young artist Andy Leu and CSUSM students.

Tickets are $200, patron level; or $125, supporter level. Information: (760) 750-4431; rhunt@csusm.edu.