Coastal Community News Briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 4

By North County Times | Tuesday, November 4, 2008 12:21 AM PST ∞

LIFE at MiraCosta to meet

OCEANSIDE ---- LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 1068 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Writer, broadcaster and speaker Richard Lederer will present "Fascinating Facts About Our Presidents." Call (760) 721-8124.

KOCT annual fundraiser set at Outback

OCEANSIDE ---- The annual fundraiser luncheon for KOCT-TV will be held Nov. 8 at the Outback Steakhouse, 2485 Vista Way. There will be two seatings, at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Funds raised will support KOCT's student intern program. Tickets are $20 adults; $10 children age 10 and under. Those unable to attend can purchase tickets for a Marine Corps or Navy family. Information: (760) 722-4433; koct@koct.org.

Church to hold Arts & Crafts Festival

OCEANSIDE ---- San Luis Rey Valley United Methodist Church will hold an Arts & Crafts Festival from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at 5570 Old Ranch Road. There will be unique handcrafted gifts, holiday clothing, Guatemalan crafts, a bake sale, games, hair braiding, face painting, musical entertainment and more. Information: (760) 758-9817; www.slrvumc.org.

League of Women Voters to meet

OCEANSIDE ---- The League of Women Voters Oceanside-Vista Unit will meet at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Buena Vista Lagoon Audubon Center, 2202 S. Coast Highway. Members will be updated on local issues and challenges dealing with changes or improvements related to public safety, health care, affordable housing or schools. Call (760) 736-1608.

Sea Lions to hold fundraiser

CAMP PENDLETON ---- Oceanside Sea Lions Club will hold its first "Winter in Paradise" Luau Fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Abby Reinke Community Center aboard Camp Pendleton. There will be food, opportunity drawings and music and dancing. Miss Pacific Islander of San Diego 2008, Katelyn Martin, will perform the hula. Tickets cost $20. Information: (760) 500-6104; lionarminda@yahoo.com.

MiraCosta employee is 'Latina of the Year'

OCEANSIDE ---- MiraCosta College Student Employment Coordinator Lisa Montes was recently recognized as "Latina of the Year" in the Education Category of the San Diego North County Latinas Association and Cal State San Marcos.

Montes serves on the board of Encuentros, a community organization dedicated to helping local school districts retain and graduate a higher percentage of Latino boys. As vice president of community programs, she is in charge of the annual Educational and Career Exploration Conference, which allows 600 middle and high school students the opportunity to explore college and career options. Montes was selected for the award for her work on the Encuentros conference and the impact she has made in thousands of young men's lives since the first conference was held five years ago.

Boy Scouts hold Court of Honor

OCEANSIDE ---- Boy Scout Troop 752 held its quarterly Court of Honor recently. Paul Brown earned the rank of Eagle, the highest rank in Scouting. Raydell Gay and Brenton Baker achieved the Life rank, which is one step below Eagle. Nick Winicki and Daniel Matienzo became Star Scouts. Robert Geshay earned the Second Class rank.

Peter Vo and Joseph Madril earned the World Conservation Award. Sam Bockman earned the Tot 'n Chip. Paul Brown earned the Paul Bunyan award. The Mile Swim award was presented to David Wilson, Gregory Wilson, Nick Winicki, James Tally, David Felien and Paul Brown. Assistant Scoutmaster Tuyet-May Vo completed High Adventure and Trek Safely training. In addition, 93 merit badges were awarded to 29 Scouts.

Troop 752 is led by Senior Patrol Leader Paul Brown and Scoutmaster Steve Lerner. Call (760) 433-9169.

Get free help with finances

VISTA ---- Debt Free America will hold a free Personal Finance Workshop at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave. The workshop will discuss how to develop a budget and stick to it in order to get out of debt and avoid it in the future. Knowledgeable professionals will guide attendees in determining goals and priorities, as well as maximizing their income. Information: (888) 268-2926; ljohn@debtfreeamerica.com.

Museum to host Family Activity Day

CARLSBAD ---- The Museum of Making Music will host special music events during its Music Wellness Family Activity Day at 9 a.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the museum, 5790 Armada Drive. Schedule is as follows:

-- 9 a.m., Angela Neve from the Music Therapy Center of California will host an experiential music therapy session for children, ages 4-10, and their families at 9 a.m.

-- 6 p.m., Resounding Joy will discuss the history, practice and techniques involved in music therapy and show how it can apply to daily life.

-- 8 p.m., Diane Mandle will conduct a Sound Healing program using precision tuned Tibetan bowls, planetary gongs, bells and other instruments. Learn about the history of these ancient instruments and discover their soothing qualities.

Cost is free for morning activity; evening events are $10 each or $15 to attend both ($12 for museum members). Information: (760) 438-5996; www.museumofmakingmusic.org.

Group seeks senior tennis players

CARLSBAD ---- Senior tennis players are needed to play at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at Laguna Riviera Park, corner of El Camino Real, and Kelly and Park Drive. Call (760) 729-6167.

Tour guides needed for Carrillo Ranch

CARLSBAD ---- Docents are needed to become tour guides for schoolchildren at Carlsbad’s landmark Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Volunteers will be trained on the "Hollywood Connection," the history of a California working ranch, and native plants and animals before sharing their knowledge with visiting school groups. Information: (760) 476-1042; emnca@ci.carlsbad.ca.us.

Senior center hosts bingo

CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Senior Center hosts games of bingo from 12:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays at the center, 799 Pine Ave. Bingo game packets stop selling at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Carlsbad Senior Citizens Association. Call (760) 602-4650.

Group to examine current, world affairs

ENCINITAS ---- Join in the conversation and share opinions about current events, discuss news topics on C-SPAN, or talk radio, in a round-table form at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Call (760) 943-2250.

Learn to make lavender sachets

ENCINITAS ---- San Dieguito Adult Education will offer a workshop, "Creating Handwoven Lavender Sachets," from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6 at the San Dieguito High School Academy, 800 Santa Fe Drive. Students will use a tiny hand-held loom to weave a small piece of fabric that is later filled with dried organic lavender. Students keep their looms. Cost is $25, plus $27 for materials. Pre-registration required. Information: (760) 753-7073; www.sdadulted.com, www.nadinespier.com.

Money manager to discuss investments

ENCINITAS ---- Jim Welsh, head of Welsh Money Management LLC in Carlsbad, will offer his insights about recent trends in the financial markets during the seminar "The Economy and You: What's Next?" at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Encinitas Community Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Welsh has appeared on local television and radio broadcasts, as well as CNBC, and is often quoted in various publications. Call (760) 753-7376.

Theater showcase to raise funds for autism

ENCINITAS ---- Positive Action Community Theater will present a showcase based on its Goldmine Expressive Arts Workshops for children with autism spectrum disorder at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100. Participants of both the teen/adult acting class and the children’s expressive arts program will perform music, dance, and theater. Cost is $8 for adults, $2 for children. PACT is a nonprofit organization that offers acting workshops for all ages, and offers expressive arts training to children with autism spectrum disorder and their siblings and peers. Information: (760) 815-8512; info@pacthouse.org; www.pacthouse.org.

LaCosta Canyon student is Eagle Scout

ENCINITAS ---- La Costa Canyon High School sophomore Dallin Stanford Broberg of Varsity Team 730 of the San Diego Imperial Council recently received his Eagle Scout award at a Court of Honor. He is the son of Todd and Jill Broberg of Encinitas. Dallin received the highest rank in Scouting after fulfilling all the merit badge, skill, service and leadership requirements. For his Eagle project, he installed a kiosk and fencing along a habitat preserve trail above Box Canyon.

Daughters of Union Vets to meet

NATIONAL CITY ---- Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865, Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent No. 5 invite the public to a Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at LaVista Cemetery, 3191 Orange Ave. There will be wreath laying, a history of seven honored veterans and a musical program. Call (619) 222-6493.