Community News Briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 31

By North County Times | Wednesday, December 31, 2008 12:07 AM PST ∞

Escondido Women's Club to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- The Woman's Club of Escondido will hold a luncheon meeting at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 5 at its clubhouse, 751 N. Rose St.

The program will feature broadcaster Doug Best, who will be playing music from the '30s, '40s, and '50s and will speak about his experiences with such stars as Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller and Ella Fitzgerald. Best has been broadcasting for the past 50 years.

The club will also be hosting the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership winners from last spring and their parents.

Cost for the luncheon will be $8. Reserve to (760) 743-6730.

Adult School quilting classes

ESCONDIDO ---- Magic 9-Patch Quilt classes will run on Tuesdays from Jan. 6 to Feb. 3. Classes will go from 1 to 4 p.m. or 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Level 1, Level 2 and Beginners classes will be available. Suzanne Stanton teaches at 463 Midway Drive, Suite 100, Room 1. The instruction book is $5 and the class fee $30. Register online at escondidoadultschool-rop.org or at Escondido Adult School, 3750 Mary Lane, Escondido. Call (760)739-7300.

SeniorNet starts 2009 classes in January

FALLBROOK ---- The Foundation for Senior Care, 135 S. Mission Road in Fallbrook, will hold registration for SeniorNet's winter classes from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 7 and 14 . Classes begin Jan.19 and run about eight weeks. A nominal class fee is collected at time of registration. For a list of classes, call (760) 728-0855 or visit seniornet-fallbrook.org.

Daughters of the American Revolution meeting

VISTA ---- The Rancho Buena Vista Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 9 a.m. Jan.10 at the Shadowridge Country Club. There will be a short business meeting after a continental breakfast. Cal State San Marcos professor Laura Makey will discuss "Origins & Destinations ---- How We Got From There to Here." The group is open to women over 18 who can prove they're a descendant to a patriotic ancestor who aided in the American Revolution. Reserve to (760) 757-0528.

Free workshop on digestion

ENCINITAS ---- The nonprofit Foundation for Wellness Professionals will have a free workshop at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 at the San Diego County Credit Union, 501 N. El Camino Real. The seminar will discuss how to improve digestion and immune systems. Speaker is Peggy Raikes. Register to (760) 942-8100.

Palomar Amateur Radio Club meeting

CARLSBAD ---- The Palomar Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting Jan. 7 at the Carlsbad Safety Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature a presentation about ham radios in the 1950s. Visit palomararc.org.

Retired public employees meet in Oceanside

OCEANSIDE ---- The Retired Public Employees' Association of California will meet at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Home Town Buffet restaurant on Highway 76 and College Boulevard. Call (760) 723-1037.

Professional Writers Group seeks new members

FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Professional Writers Group is looking for new members. The group meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. bimonthly Wednesday nights in Fallbrook. Call (760) 731-6395 or e-mail wolfwriters@gmail.com.

Palomar Audubon Society field trip

ESCONDIDO ---- The Palomar Audubon Society has scheduled bird watching at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 10 at Dixon Lake and Daley Ranch. The parking lot for Daley Ranch is off El Norte Parkway on the east side of town. Go to La Honda Drive and turn left, then go 1 mile to Daley Ranch. Meet at the trailhead kiosk. Visit palomaraudubon.org.

Recycler accepts old electronics devices

VISTA ---- E-World Recycler will accept used electronics devices, such as cell phones and computers, for free from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 3 at its business, 2480 Ash St. The company will not accept hazardous waste or large appliances. Call (760) 599-0888, or visit eworldrecyclers.com.

American Legion family hosts food baskets

ESCONDIDO ---- The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the Legion, and American Legion Riders recently distributed 33 food boxes, gift certificates and toys to military families, needy families and needy senior citizens. The baskets were delivered Dec. 21 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Escondido where Santa Claus appeared for more than 50 guests.

Hearing loss association meets in Escondido

ESCONDIDO ---- The Hearing Loss Association of Escondido will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 10 at the Joslyn senior center auditorium, 210 Park Ave., Escondido. The canine companions for independence will bring a hearing dog and demonstrate the benefits for the hard of hearing.There will be a 50-50 drawing and refreshments. For more information, call (760) 745-5408.

GIA donates to underprivileged children and families

CARLSBAD ---- Students and staff at the Gemological Institute of America recently collected more than $8,000 in food, gifts, toys, cash, and other supplies to benefit the nonprofit organization Voices for Children in San Diego. This group is devoted to helping abused, neglected, and abandoned children who have been removed from their homes and placed under the protection of juvenile court.

RB Rotary Club adopts needy family for holidays

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club recently raised more than $675 to provide new clothing and toys to an anonymous North County family of five. The family was chosen by the Poway Unified School District. The Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the Bernardo Heights Country Club. Visit rbrotary.org.