Inland Community News briefs for Friday, Oct. 31

By North County Times | Friday, October 31, 2008 12:13 AM PDT ∞

Bowling club plans food drive

SAN MARCOS ---- The AMF Eagle Women's 200 Club bowling club, with AMF Eagle Lanes and the North County United States Bowling Congress Association, will conduct a food drive Nov. 1-23 to benefit shelters for abused women in North County. Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at AMF Eagle Lanes, 945 W. San Marcos Blvd. Call (760) 744-2955 or (760) 744-7000.

Pet adoption event planned for Nov. 1

SAN MARCOS ---- Petco, 114 S. Las Posas Road, will sponsor the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary for a pet adoption event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. Kittens, cats and dogs will be available. An Adoption Gift Book of Petco coupons will be given out with each adoption. Information: (760)685-3533 or www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org.

Dia de los Muertos celebration set

ESCONDIDO ---- The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, invites the community to its 14th annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the center, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.

Visitors are encouraged to participate in the center's annual installation celebrating Day of the Dead by making and offering and leaving personal objects in memory of loved ones. Past memorials have included objects such as photographs, mementos and flowers.

The event also will include art activities for children, live entertainment, free admission to the Center Museum, and free pan dulce and Mexican hot chocolate.

Information: (800) 988-4253; www.artcenter.org.

Bird-watching field trips offered

NORTH COUNTY ---- The Palomar Audubon Society will offer these free bird-watching field trips. All interested birders are welcome. Information: www.palomaraudubon.org.

-- 8:30 a.m. Nov. 1: Kit Carson Park, Escondido.

-- 8:30 a.m. Nov. 9: San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Riverside County.

-- 8:30 a.m. Nov. 15: Mission Bay Flood Control Channel and Famosa Slough, San Diego.

-- 8:30 a.m. Nov. 22: Lindo Lakes, Lakeside.

-- 8:30 a.m. Nov. 29: South Bay, Coronado.

Ranco Bernardo Fall Festival on tap for Nov. 2

4S RANCH ---- The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce will present the fifth annual RB Fall Festival at 4S Ranch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 on Camino del Norte between Dove Canyon and Rancho Bernardo roads.

The festival will feature live entertainment, health screenings, vendors, a Kiddieland, food and more.

Information: (858) 487-1767; www.sdncc.com; events@sdncc.com.

Meet Dora the Explorer at festival

4S RANCH ---- The Friends of the 4S Ranch Library will host children's book and TV character Dora the Explorer at its booth in the Cultural Center area at the RB Fall Festival at 4S Ranch on Nov. 2. Dora will greet visitors from noon to 3 p.m. on Camino del Norte between booths 501 and 508.

Poets Inc. group to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- Poets Inc. will host Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes, a native San Diego poet who studied religious studies and theology at the University of San Diego and surgical technology at Glendale College, at its next meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Escondido Municipal Art Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. An open reading will follow the featured poet. Call (760) 480-4101.

Alumnae Panhellenic group to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- Escondido Alumnae Panhellenic will meet Nov. 3 at a member's home. Coffee will be served at 10:30 a.m., followed by the meeting at 11 a.m. Bring a sandwich to share. Alumnae members of National Panhellenic Council sororities are welcome. Call (858) 748-4492.

Artwork sought for heroes exhibit

ESCONDIDO ---- The Artists Gallery in Escondido is accepting original artwork on heroes for an exhibit to run Nov. 5-29. Artwork about or by members of the U.S. military, police, fire and rescue will be featured in the show, which is sponsored by the Escondido Rotary Club and the Escondido Art Association.

Entry fee is $20 for the first piece and $5 for each additional work up to three pieces. Entries will be accepted for exhibit only, not for sale. The work will be judged and awards presented at a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8.

Drop off artwork between 2 and 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. Call (760) 489-0338.

Grandmothers Club to meet Nov. 6

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Grandmothers Club will meet for a Thanksgiving meal at noon Nov. 6 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Attendees should bring table service, a dish for eight and food donations. The installation of officers will follow. Call (858) 487-6714 or (760) 745-5407.

Low-cost grocery program available

POWAY ---- Local residents can get low-cost groceries once a month through Poway Share. Most food packs include meat and vegetables; a vegetable pack is also available. Prices range from $6 to $31 per pack; however, a complete Thanksgiving dinner pack is available for $36. Early orders are encouraged.

Place orders between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays at the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive, or place orders and pay for them online at http://www.powayshare.com. November's orders must be placed by Nov. 10. Distribution will be Nov. 22.

Information: (858) 229-6874; (858) 229-6875; poway.share@cox.net.

Volunteers sought to help seniors

ESCONDIDO ---- The Senior Service Council of Escondido is an all-volunteer organization that provides many services for senior citizens, including income tax preparation, legal advice, job referrals, computer training, assistance with government programs and support groups. Volunteers are needed to help provide these services. Call (760) 480-0611.

Continuing Education Center offers lectures

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo will present these lectures at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive.

-- 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5: "Books Too Good to Miss" by San Diego Librarian Sandy Steele.

-- 1:30 p.m. Nov. 6: "21st Century Trends" by Dr. Vicki Golich, dean, Cal State San Marcos.

Cost is $7 per lecture; $5 for CEC members. Information and registration: (858) 487-0464; www.cecrb.org.

Event to benefit recovery facility

RAMONA ---- In His Steps Christian Recovery Homes will hold a dinner and auction at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at Mountain View Community Church, Highway 78 and Ash Street. Cost is $10.

In His Steps Christian Recovery Homes is a residential program for men and women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. The women's facility was destroyed in the Witch Creek fire, and the group is rebuilding. Proceeds from the event will go toward the rebuilding. Auction items are needed. Donations are tax deductible.

Call (760) 789-5988 or (619) 453-9069.

Brandeis group plans boutique

CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH ---- Brandeis National Committee, Rancho Bernardo chapter, will hold a boutique and luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club, 14050 Carmel Ridge Road. 

Boutique items will be sold, and the Shakespeare Society will perform comedy scenes from Shakespeare's plays.

Cost is $40; $35 for members. Make checks payable to BNC and send by Nov. 12 to Ruth Linder, 16035 Avenida Lamego, San Diego, CA 92128. Proceeds will go to the Brandeis University Student Scholarship Fund.

Mothers group meets monthly

ESCONDIDO ---- A Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group for moms with children through age 5 meets from 9 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month, October through May, at Community Lutheran Church, 3575 E. Valley Parkway. Call (760) 432-9870.

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 age 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:

-- 2 p.m. Nov. 1: "Fitness Hike." Enjoy an 8.5-mile afternoon fitness hike led by naturalist Rita Ospelt.

-- 7:30 a.m. Nov. 7, 14 and 21: "Mystery Walk." Join naturalist Kathleen Flanagan for an early morning hike. Based on the group's makeup, she will select a trail for a fast-paced, strenuous walk of about seven miles.

-- 8 a.m. Nov. 8: "Rocks and Earthquakes." Naturalist Jack Pomeroy will lead a moderately strenuous hike and discuss rock formations and earthquakes.

-- 8:30 a.m. Nov. 9: "Before, During & After a Wildfire." Naturalist Dorothy Klitzing will lead a four-mile hike and talk about what to do before, during and after a fire, as well as disaster preparedness.

-- 9 a.m. Nov. 9: "Daley Ranch Scenery." A diverse plant population and expansive views are waiting to be enjoyed on naturalist Rick Paul's occasionally strenuous four-mile hike. Meet at the Cougar Pass parking lot.

-- 7:30 a.m. Nov. 11: "Fitness Hike." Get a good workout on this 12.4-mile hike around Daley Ranch led by naturalist Rita Ospelt.

-- 5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 25: "Stroll Around the Ranch." Naturalist Michelle Capodice will lead a leisurely hike to the Ranch House and talk about the local plants and animals.

Rincon recycling helps Rady Children's Hospital

VALLEY CENTER ---- The Rincon Tribal Government recycled thousands of dollars in used electronic equipment at the Rady Children's Hospital Electronic Recycling Event recently, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to hospitalized children.

The Rincon tribe donated 30 PCs, 20 computer monitors, 15 printers, five fax machines, 20 cell phones and batteries, keyboards, a PBX phone system, numerous modems, cables and wires, UPS devices and computer frames without hard drives.

Most of the donated items were the result of updating electronic equipment at Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort, owned by the Rincon tribe.

Arts and crafts classes offered

POWAY ---- Stamping Details, at 14009 Midland Road, will offer these arts and crafts classes:

-- "Expressive Mosaics Workshop," 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1; $90.

-- "Christmas Elegance in Foil Card Making," 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 10 or 15, or 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11; $23.

-- "Fine Silver Jewelry Making With Rubber Stamps," 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16; $90.

-- "Watercolor Stamping Featuring Fun Holiday Cards," 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17; $23.

Information and registration: (858) 513-8024; www.stampingdetails.com.