Inland Community News briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 14

By North County Times | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:19 AM PDT ∞

PHS students to give concert

POWAY ---- Poway High School's annual Fall Choral Concert will be performed at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road.

Titled "Poetry in Music," the concert will include a variety of traditional choral music based on the poetry of William Shakespeare, William Butler Yeats, Sara Teasdale and Robert Louis Stevenson. All five choirs will be featured, with 150 students participating. Students will sing in several languages, including Japanese, Latin, Spanish and French.

Tickets cost $8; $5 for students, senior citizens and military. Tickets will be available at the door.

PPH Board candidates forum set

ESCONDIDO ---- The League of Women Voters of Escondido and Neighboring Communities will host a Palomar Pomerado Health Board of Directors candidates forum from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14 in Graybill Auditorium at Palomar Medical Center, 555 East Valley Parkway.

All eight candidates have been invited. Moderator will be Administrative Law Judge and LWV Voter Services Director Patrick Cooney.

Call (760) 599-3211.

Bilbray, Rubin to speak at meeting

ESCONDIDO ---- Escondido Republican Women Federated will meet at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane.

U.S. Rep. Brian Bilbray will give an update on the recent bailout and field questions from the audience. Lunch will follow. Bob Rubin, McCain/Palin 2008 Southern California regional chairman, will speak at 12:30 p.m.

Reserve to (760) 480-9166.

Learn about Escondido's history

ESCONDIDO ---- Wendy Barker, director of the Escondido History Center, will present an illustrated lecture about how the city has grown and changed since its incorporation 120 years ago at 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Santa Fe Depot in Grape Day Park.

The lecture is part of the History Center's free monthly lecture series. Information: (760) 743-8207; barker@escondidohistory.org.

Woodworking Club to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- The North County Woodworking Club will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in the auditorium of the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Pat Warner will discuss router techniques. Information: (760) 489-7187; www.ncwood.org.

'Witches Night Out' event set

ESCONDIDO ---- Sisters Gift Shop will host a "Witches Night Out" event for adults from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17. The event will include a costume contest with awards for scariest, funniest, most unusual and best costumes. Refreshments. Sisters Gift Shop is at 1028 W. El Norte Parkway. Call (760) 735-9013.

Auxiliary to host parking lot sale

ESCONDIDO ---- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 149 will host a parking lot sale from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18 in the parking lot of the Veterans Memorial Building, 230 E. Park Ave. Proceeds will benefit veterans, children and youths, the Girls State program and other community projects.

Republican Club to host speaker

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Republican Club will hold a lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 20 at Cocina del Charro restaurant, 525 N. Quince.

Frank Kacer, founder and executive director of the Christian Citizenship Council of San Diego, will provide information about the 12 state propositions that are on the Nov. 4 ballot. Attendees are encouraged to bring their sample ballots.

Reserve to (760) 741-5060. Visit www.escondidorepublicanclub.org.

Poway candidates forum planned

POWAY ---- The Friends of the Poway Library and the Poway Woman's Club will sponsor a Poway City Council candidates rorum at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. The forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters of San Diego. Call (858) 748-3310.

Retired teachers group to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- California Retired Teachers, Palomar Division 63, will hold a lunch meeting at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane. Professor Emeritus Chuck Hanlen will discuss Pearl Harbor. Reserve to (760) 745-0908 by Oct. 19.

AAUW to hold coffee Oct. 23

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- American Association of University Women, Rancho Bernardo branch, will hold a prospective-member coffee at 10 a.m. Oct. 23. Call (858) 487-6942.

Support groups to meet

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

-- A post-polio support group will meet from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 14. The group meets the second Tuesday of even-numbered months. (760) 745-2787.

-- An Alzheimer's support group will meet from 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 15. The group, which meets the third Wednesday of each month, is led by Alisa Cox. (858) 492-4400.

-- A Parkinson's support group will meet from 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 21. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month. (858) 538-2673.

-- 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.

Church craft fair set for Oct 17-18

ESCONDIDO ---- The Artisans of First United Methodist Church will hold their 12th annual Holiday Craft Fair from 4-8 p.m. Oct. 17 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 18 at the church, 341 S. Kalmia St.

The fair will include crafts for gifts, the holidays and the home, as well as bargain specials and items for Chargers fans. "Grama's Kitchen" will offer jams, jellies, pickles and homemade baked goods. Gift baskets also will be available.

Also, the group will serve a chicken pot pie dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the church. Cost is $7 per person. Reserve to (858) 592-0834. A silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items also is planned for Oct. 17. Bidding closes at 7:30 p.m.

Visit www.fumcesc.com.

Season tickets available for concert series

ESCONDIDO ---- Season memberships are available for the Hidden Valley Community Concert Association's 63rd annual concert series.

The series will feature five concerts in the Center Theater at the California Center of the Arts, Escondido: The Abaca String Band, Oct. 23; The Cleveland Duo & James Umble (piano, violin, and saxophone), Dec. 8; CIYAC medal winners (piano and violin), Jan. 11; Riders of the Purple Sage (Western band), March 22; and the Coastal Cities Jazz Band, May 26.

Cost is $60 for reserved seating. Call (760) 740-0619.

Workshop for homeowner associations set

ESCONDIDO ---- The Nu Chi Unit of Parliamentarians will offer a workshop for homeowner association boards, committees, other members, and property managers from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Escondido Woman's Club, 751 N. Rose St.

Attendees can learn how to prepare HOA agendas, handle motions and write meeting minutes. The workshop also will include a report on California legislation and the Davis-Stirling Act as they affect HOA meetings. Cost of $40 includes lunch, refreshments, workbook and a copy of "Robert's Rules of Order In Brief."

Register by Oct. 24 to (760) 439-6243; whasler@meetings-pro.com.

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.

Free hikes offered at Daley Ranch

ESCONDIDO ---- Free guided nature hikes are offered at Daley Ranch. All trails include steep and/or slippery sections. Bring at least two liters of water; wear a hat, sunscreen and hiking boots or treaded footwear. Youths under 18 must be with an adult. No pets. Unless otherwise noted, meet at the La Honda Drive entrance. A shuttle with handicapped accessibility runs Sundays.

The hike schedule and trail map are online at www.ci.escondido.ca.us. Reserve to (760) 839-4680. Upcoming hikes:

-- 6:30 a.m. Oct. 17, 24 and 31: "Beat the Heat Mystery Walk." Beat the heat by joining naturalist Kathleen Flanagan's early-morning hike. Based on the group's make-up, she will select a trail for a fast-paced, strenuous walk of about 7 miles.

-- 7:30 a.m. Oct. 18: "Fitness Hike." Get a good workout on this 12.4-mile hike around Daley Ranch led by Naturalist Rita Ospelt.

-- 8:30 a.m. Oct. 18: "More Walk, Less Talk." Naturalists Simone Green and Barbara Van Horn will lead a moderately strenuous hike from the La Honda Drive trail head.

-- 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21: "Fitness Hike." Enjoy an afternoon fitness hike led by naturalist Rita Ospelt.

-- 6 p.m. Oct. 21: "Stroll Around the Ranch." Naturalist Michelle Capodice will lead a leisurely hike to the Ranch House and talk about the local plants and animals.

-- 10 a.m. Oct. 25, "Young Naturalists Hike." Kids and their parents can join naturalist DJ summers for a nature hike and learn about one of the plants/animals native to Daley Ranch. The hike will be along the Chaparral Nature Trail and will end with a plant/animal craft at the Jack Creek Picnic Area.

-- 9 a.m. Oct. 26, "Having Fun on the Trails." Naturalist and biologist Carol Stanford will lead a 4-plus-mile hike and talk about plants and animals on the ranch.

OASIS offers classes for seniors

ESCONDIDO ---- OASIS will offer these classes for adults age 50 and older at its education center in the former Robinsons-May South store, third floor, Westfield North County mall. Trimester processing fee is $3. Register to (760) 432-0635; www.oasisnet.org/escondido.

-- "The Problem of Evil," 10 a.m.noon Oct. 27; $4.

-- "Computer Skills 101," 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 28 and 31 (two sessions); $20.

-- "Courage to Heal," 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 28; $5.

-- "Give It Up," 1-3 p.m. Oct. 28; $5.

-- "Biblical Witchcraft and Superstition," 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 30; $5.

-- "Genealogy Research," 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30 (two sessions); $17, plus $2 for materials.