ESCONDIDO - Poets Inc. and the Escondido Arts Partnership host a reading and workshop venue for area writers from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 142 W. Grand Ave.
The Oct. 7 event will feature writer Anne Wilson. A reception will be held at 12:30 p.m., with the reading to begin at 1 and the workshop at 2. An open mike opportunity will follow the featured readers. Writers of all genres and ages are invited to share brief pieces of their work. Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $35; $30 for members.
Information: http://escondidoarts.org/education.htm.
Big John's Big Sound performs at senior dances
ESCONDIDO - Big John's Big Sound performs big-band music at dances for seniors on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month (except December) at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 E. Park Ave. The next dances will be held Oct. 3 and 24. Suggested donation is $3. Information: (760) 747-3722.
Progressive hike offered at Daley Ranch
ESCONDIDO - Naturalist Don Parnell will lead a 75-mile progressive hike on all the trails of Daley Ranch from Oct. 3 through 7.
Hikers can join for a day, two days or all five days. Participants who complete all five days will receive a certificate of completion. These sometimes-strenuous hikes will begin at different locations each day and range from 13 to 17 miles in length. Bring at least two quarts of water and snacks/lunch for the hikes.
Reservations and information: (760) 839-4680. A hike schedule is available at http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us.
Fiesta With Friends on tap
ESCONDIDO - St. Mary's annual Fiesta With Friends will take place Oct. 5 through 7 at the church, 1160 S. Broadway.
The free event will feature carnival rides and games, food, drinks, a wine-and-cheese tasting, live entertainment, a Fiesta Queen, opportunity drawings, a Friday night spaghetti dinner and a Sunday morning breakfast. Also, an appraisal clinic and art sale will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $5 per item with a 10-item limit.
Proceeds will benefit the church and school. Festival hours will be from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 1 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and noon to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 7.
American Legion Auxiliary to host sale, breakfast
ESCONDIDO - The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 149 will hold a parking lot sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 in the parking lot of the Veterans Memorial Building, 230 E. Park Ave. Proceeds will benefit veterans, youths, community services and other programs of the auxiliary.
In addition, the auxiliary will host its First Sunday breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at the same location. The menu will include eggs to order, sausage, pancakes, fruit, juice and coffee. Donation is $5.
Information: (760) 741-1813.
2nd Tuesday Book Club to meet
ESCONDIDO - The Escondido Public Library invites readers to the next 2nd Tuesday Book Club meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Turrentine Room at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St.
This month's selection is "Wonder Boys" by Michael Chabon.
The 2nd Tuesday Book Club will continue with a discussion of Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake" on Nov. 13 and Fannie Flagg's "A Redbird Christmas" on Dec. 11.
Information: (760) 839-4839, http://www.library.escondido.org.
Youth basketball league offered
ESCONDIDO - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego will begin another season of boys and girls basketball in December.
The league is offered for youths in kindergarten through fifth grade. Signups will begin in October. Cost is $85, which includes membership, jersey, pictures and trophy. On Oct. 13, the Mitchell branch in Escondido will offer early signups and a free clinic led by local high school coaches.
Information: (760) 746-3315.
Watercolor classes offered
NORTH COUNTY - Local watercolor artist Tom Tiedeman will teach these watercolor classes for all experience levels - beginning to advanced.
For information and to ask about affordable supplies and watercolor kits, call Tiedeman at (760) 743-1474 or go to http://www.arttom.com.
Fallbrook Women's Connection plans brunch
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Women's Connection will hold a brunch and its annual auction from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at the Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road.
Guest speaker Vivian Lee Baniak will offer hope for hurting families in her presentation called "Far Away Places."
Cost is $20. Child care is free; however, reservations are required. Call Earline at (760) 728-4513 or Mary at (760) 723-1605.
Gem and Mineral Society to meet
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Museum and meeting room, 123 W. Alvarado St.
Mark Mauthner, assistant curator of the Gemological Institute of America, will talk about museum development, specifically the Pacific Mineral Museum of Vancouver, which he helped establish.
The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is free. Information: (760) 728-1130, http://www.fgms.org.
Retired teachers group to meet
FALLBROOK - California Retired Teachers, Division 81, will meet for brunch at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road.
Pete Holtzen will share his insight into bee colony collapse disorder, Africanized bees, supermarket "organic" honey, bee stings and more.
For reservations, call Jewell Roberds at (760) 728-1092 by Oct. 5.
Fallbrook Food Pantry plans walk
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Food Pantry is joining with other food drives around the country to sponsor a second Thanksgiving walk/run to feed the hungry. Fallbrook's event will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 10, with registration at 8:30 a.m.
The Thanksgiving tradition to Run to Feed the Hungry began in 1994 when Gaylord Walker organized the first run as a benefit for the Sacramento Food Bank. Nearly 800 runners turned out for that event, and since then, the event has grown to nearly 15,000 participants.
Last year, approximately 100 people of all ages participated, and the Fallbrook Food Pantry received more than $6,300. Organizers hope to double that amount this year.
People can help by taking part in the event as a runner or walker or as a sponsor. Forms are available at the Fallbrook Food Pantry, 1042 S. Mission Road, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. weekdays, at Major Market or through many local churches.
Forms and donations should be turned in before the race's 8:30 a.m. start time. All entrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. The race begins and ends at the Fallbrook Food Pantry. Food pantry staff members will provide the runners and walkers with a light breakfast after they finish the race.
Information: Jean Dooley, (760) 728-5682.
Angel Shop boutique has special hours
FALLBROOK - The Angel Shop's upstairs boutique will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23 and Dec. 11. The boutique will feature a selection of cruise wear, holiday wear, holiday outfits, business attire, wedding dresses, jackets, coats, costumes, children's special dresses and more. Information: (760) 728-6513.
Museum seeks toy donations
ESCONDIDO - The Escondido Children's Museum is seeking donations of new and "like new" toys for its annual toy sale to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 in Studio 2, next door to the museum, in the California Center for the Arts complex. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 1. Information: (760) 739-9513.
Chorus seeks new director
ESCONDIDO - The Champagne Village Chorus is in need of a new director. The chorus (small and mixed) is currently rehearsing for its Christmas concert. Rehearsals are held once a week for one hour. The director position could be a good opportunity for a semi-retired music teacher or music student. Call Joan at (760) 749-0932.
Large-animal evacuation seminar set
ESCONDIDO - The Deer Springs Fire Safe Council will sponsor a seminar on large-animal evacuation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Hidden Meadows Pavilion, 10141 Meadow Glen Way East.
Representatives from San Diego Animal Services and the Humane Society will discuss how to prepare horses and other large animals for a wildfire and for emergency evacuation.
To R.S.V.P. and receive a free booklet, call (760) 855-1641.
Fall Ball Fashion Fantasy upcoming
CAMP PENDLETON - The Enlisted Wives' Club and Officers' Wives' Club of Camp Pendleton will host a Fall Ball Fashion Fantasy featuring a runway fashion show of fall former attire courtesy of Village Bridal Boutique of Fallbrook. The event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at the San Luis Rey Officers Club. Cost is $9.50 and includes a dessert buffet, champagne, nonalcoholic beverages and an opportunity drawing ticket.
Opportunity drawings will include jewelry, salon gift packages and a $100 gift certificate toward formal wear. Club membership is not required. Reservations and prepayment will be accepted through Oct. 3 by calling (949) 366-5379 or go to http://www.camppendletonowc.org.
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. Artist, writer and cartoonist John Webster will feature his cartoons in the North County Times and discuss the techniques he used that effectively poke fun at local topics. At 2:30 p.m., Kathryn Bywaters, biologist, will tell of her fieldwork in Canada above the permafrost. Call (760) 721-8124.
St. Mary's to hold annual Luau
OCEANSIDE - St. Mary, Star of the Sea School will hold its seventh annual Luau from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the school, 515 Wisconsin Ave. Admission includes a live dance show, music and an authentic Hawaiian dinner. Entertainment will be by Varua Tahiti e Semisi and Fula Bula. Dinner menu includes Kalua pig, chicken long rice, teriyaki beef, rice, macaroni salad, fruit, dessert and punch. Adult tickets cost $15. Children's tickets for ages 12 and younger are $5 and include teriyaki beef, rice, fruit, dessert and punch. Ticket orders are due by Oct. 1. No tickets will be sold at the door. Raffle tickets for prizes will be sold at the event. Information/tickets: (760) 433-9409 or (760) 435-2045.
Real Estate Staging class offered
OCEANSIDE - MiraCosta College will hold a Real Estate Staging class from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 in Room 3102 at the college, 1 Barnard Drive. Fee is $35. Students will learn how to regroup overgrown collections for maximum impact and highlight lesser pieces in new and exciting ways. To register, call (760) 795-6820 or go to http://www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.
St. Francis Day Fair set at mission
OCEANSIDE - Mission San Luis Rey will hold the 12th annual St. Francis Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at the mission's front lawn, 4050 Mission Ave. There will be a blessing of the animals by the friars, silent auction, refreshments, bake sale, bounce house and more. Parking is free.
Parenting classes start today
OCEANSIDE - The Parent Project, a 10-week series of parenting classes on how to change negative adolescent behavior, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, starting today through Dec. 4. Classes will be held in Room 215 at El Camino High School, 400 Rancho Del Oro Drive. Child care will be provided at no cost. Classes are intended for parents of strong-willed or challenging children age 10 or older. Cost is $25 and includes class sessions and materials Preregistration is required. Call (760) 757-8500 or (760) 728-3222.
Soroptimists to meet Oct. 5
VISTA - Soroptimist International of Vista will meet at noon Oct. 5 at Shadowridge Country Club, 1280 Gateway Drive. The cost is $13.50 per person. First time visitors are free. to R.S.V.P., call (760) 967-7254 or e-mail smfichter@cox.net.
Soroptimist International of Vista awards scholarships to deserving women who have overcome obstacles to return to school and also awards funds to organizations that provide support and resources to women in need.
Vista Garden Club to meet
VISTA - The Vista Garden Club will meet Oct. 5 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Building A. A light lunch is served at noon with the business meeting and program at 1:15 p.m. Andy Maycen of Tom Pergrossi Nursery will share his knowledge of a vast array of salvias and will offer them for sale. Call (760) 758-4120..
Self-defense studio holds Open House
VISTA - United Studios of Self Defense will hold an Open House to welcome instructor Nick Plew from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7 at 3529 Cannon Road. There will be food, music, face painting, martial arts demonstrations and more. Introductory classes will be given to guests throughout the days. Call (760) 724-3556.
North County Singles Club gathers to dance
VISTA - For those 55 and older who like to dance, the North County Singles Club meets Fridays at the Vista Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Music for dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $13. For reservations, call (760) 942-2719.
Center for the Blind semester begins
VISTA - The San Diego Center for the Blind will begin its new semester this month. The center offers a variety of classes including cooking, computers, Braille, arts and crafts, sensory training, daily living activities, group and individual counseling. Transportation is provided to and from the center. Orientation for new students if Oct. 9 with Tuesday classes starting Oct. 11 and Thursday classes starting Oct. 16. Call (760) 758-5956.
Learn about 4-H at Oct. 9 event
ENCINITAS - Olivenhain Valley 4-H, located in Encinitas, will hold its annual registration at 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Olivenhain Town Hall, corner of Seventh Street and Rancho Santa Fe Road. Families and kids can learn more about the variety of projects 4-H offers including dog care and training, pet therapy, horses, cooking and more. Call (760) 944-7343.
Democratic club to discuss unions
ENCINITAS - The Rancho North Coast Democratic Club will meet Oct. 9 at the Encinitas Terrace Clubhouse, 454 Requeza St. Social time is 6:30 p.m. with the program at 7 p.m. The program will be "Let's Talk Unions," with Lorena Gonzalez, political director of the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council. Call (760) 436-7100.
Water districts sponsor sprinkler workshop
RANCHO SANTA FE - The Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Santa Fe Irrigation District and San Dieguito Water District will host the workshop on "Home Sprinkler Systems" from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, 17025 Avenida de Acacias. The workshop will look at major design and maintenance principles of both overhead sprinklers and drip irrigation. Free. Call (760) 632-4641.
Workshop tackles watering, fertilizing
RANCHO SANTA FE - The Olivenhain Municipal Water, Santa Fe Irrigation District and San Dieguito Water District will host the workshop on "Watering and Fertilizing" from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, 17025 Avenida de Acacias. The workshop will look at topics such as: "How Long Should I Run My Sprinklers," "How Does Soil Affect Plant Growth and Watering," "Irrigation Control Clock Programming," and "Fertilizers." Participants will learn how to conduct a system test on lawn areas that will produce an estimated watering schedule. Free. Call (760) 632-4641.
College to host one-day makeover class
CARDIFF - Participants can learn how to look their very best in the one-day workshop, "Looking Terrific - New You Beauty Makeover," from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 6 in Room 401, MiraCosta College's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. Topics will include contouring to erase age and stress lines, facial skin care for anti-aging, color analysis for cosmetics, hair style and color, glasses selection - and a glamour regimen perfect for special occasions. Instructor is image consultant Betty Nethery. Cost is $60. Call (760) 795-6820; http://www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.
Fundraiser to benefit companion animals
ENCINITAS - Rancho Coastal Humane Society will present its second Animal House fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. KyXy's radio personality Sam Bass will emcee the event featuring the live auction of unique animal houses (dog, cat, rabbit and bird) created by celebrity designers; a silent auction of gift baskets, services, and yard art; live entertainment; hosted food and wine stations. Cost ranges from $100 to $125. Proceeds benefit homeless companion animals at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Call (760) 753-6413; http://www.rchumanesociety.org.
Class offers divorce insight
CARDIFF - MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will offer a program for those who want to learn more about the process of divorce. "Second Saturday" is offered the second Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 201 of MiraCosta College's San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. "Second Saturday" explores the legal, financial, psychological and social issues of divorce; discusses community resources available to those contemplating divorce; allows participants to meet others experiencing similar life changes; and more. Registration is on-site from 8 to 8:30 a.m.; no pre-registration required. Enrollment is on a first-come basis. Cost is $45. Scholarships are available by request prior to the seminar. Call (858) 792-0524; (760) 736-1660.
Leads club meets weekly
DEL MAR -Ali Lassen's Leads Club/Del Mar Polo chapter meets at noon Tuesdays at En Fuego Restaurant, 1342 Camino Del Mar. Information: (800) 783-3761; http://www.leadsclub.com.
Gardeners meet monthly
DEL MAR - The Friendship Gardeners of Del Mar meet from 1 to 3 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month (September to June) for field trips, speakers, seasonal plantings, and to explore many other topics of interest. Call Ms. Locatelli at (858) 259-9636.
Hospice to host faith breakfast
CARLSBAD - The Elizabeth Hospice Community Education Department will host the Community of Faith breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 10 in the Heritage Hall at Magee Park, 2650 Garfield St. Attendees can learn more about the coastal interfaith community and how they share their spiritual gifts with the community. Call (760) 737-2050.
Seniors learn how to prevent falls
CARLSBAD - Brad Albright, from Scripps Home Health Care Services, will offer the interactive approach to "Balance and Fall Prevention" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. today at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Albright is a graduate from Indianapolis with a master's degree in physical therapy and is an adjunct faculty staff member at Cal State Northridge, where he teaches geriatrics to physical therapy students. His focus is geriatric balance and fall prevention. Call (760) 602-4654.
Center to host dance
CARLSBAD - The Carlsbad Senior Center will hold its monthly dance, featuring the music of the Billy Harper Band, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the center, 799 Pine Ave. The dance is sponsored by Atria Buena Vista, a senior living group. Cost is $3. Call (760) 602-4654.
Seminar explores the 'Importance of Good Hearing'
CARLSBAD - Audiologist Julie Ghaffary, from HEARx, will be the guest speaker for the seminar on "Understanding the Importance of Good Hearing" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Ghaffrey has a doctorate in audiology and hearing science and has 30 years working towards improved quality of life for the hearing impaired population. Call (760) 602-4654.
Food addicts to meet
CARLSBAD - Food Addicts Anonymous meets to help control eating problems at 11 a.m. Mondays in Room 4 at St. Michael's Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd. The group treats sugar, flour and wheat as substances that can be abused like alcohol or other drugs and uses a 12-step recovery program to change the way participants act, think and feel about food. Information: (760) 433-0886; http://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org.
Grief group meets monthly
CARLSBAD - The Compassionate Friends, a national and international nonprofit self-help bereavement organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to individuals who have experienced the death of a child, meets at 7 p.m. every second Monday of the month at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St. Information: (760) 639-4601; http://www.compassionatefriends.org.
Foster homes sought for bichons
Bichon FurKids is seeking loving, temporary homes for bichon frise dogs until their adopters can be approved. The group also is looking for people who are interested in adopting bichons. For an application, go to http://www.bichonfurkids.com/application.htm. For information, e-mail info@bichonfurkids.com.
Tile painting party to benefit fire station
RANCHO BERNARDO - A "Great Wall of Tiles" painting party to benefit the RB Fire Station 33 Renovation Project will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at the High Country West Community Center, 16003 Turtleback Road.
Attendees can design and paint a ceramic tile to be displayed at Rancho Bernardo Fire Station No. 33. The tax-deductible contribution is $20 per tile. All materials will be provided, as well as refreshments and music. For $35, individuals can commission an artist to paint a tile with their name and/or dedication on it.
Information: http://www.RB CommunityCouncil.com; Robin Kaufman, (858) 486-6227; RBCommCouncil@aol.com.
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; however, a vegetable pack is also available. Prices range from $6 to $26 per pack.
Orders can be placed between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays at the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive. They also can be placed and paid for online at http://www.powayshare.com. Orders for this month must be placed by Oct. 9.
Information: Don, (858) 229-6874; Vicki, (858) 229-6875; poway.share@cox.net.
Ramona Woman's Club plans events
RAMONA - The Ramona Woman's Club's Literary Section will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 8. Jill McKenzie will review "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini, author of "The Kite Runner." For location and information, call McKenzie at (760) 789-3596.
In addition, the Woman's Club will hold a luncheon and card party at noon Oct. 11. For information and reservations, call Dorothy Berry at (760) 788-2073.
'Life Transitions After 50' workshop set
RANCHO BERNARDO - A free "Continuing Life Transitions After 50" workshop will be offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Rancho Bernardo Joslyn Senior Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive.
Professionals will offer information on Medi-Cal and veterans' benefits, reverse mortgages, moving/packing, senior living options and hospice services. Lunch will be provided.
R.S.V.P. by Oct. 12 at (858) 487-9324, Ext. 0.
Senior patrol volunteers sought
RAMONA - The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Ramona Substation is seeking men and women who want to help their community as members of the Senior Volunteer Patrol.
Volunteers must be at least 50 years old and U.S. citizens, have a valid California driver's license and medical and auto insurance, and pass a background check.
A training academy will begin soon. Information: (760) 738-2466.
Free OASIS classes offered at library
RANCHO PENASQUITOS - The Rancho Penasquitos Library has partnered with Escondido OASIS to offer free classes this fall. The following classes are scheduled:
To register, call the library (858) 538-8159 or OASIS at (760) 432-0635, or sign up at the library, 13330 Salmon River Road. Information: http://www.sandiegolibrary.org.
San Marcos Alive street fair on tap
SAN MARCOS - The city will hold its 10th annual San Marcos Alive celebration of the arts street fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at the San Marcos Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive, and on San Marcos Boulevard between Mission Road and Rancheros Drive.
Attendees can shop at more than 80 vendor booths and participate in more than 20 hands-on art projects. Entertainment will be provided by The Fabulous Woodies and local community groups. This year's event will also feature a carnival with games and activities for children.
Information: (760) 744-9000.
Medical insurance billing classes offered
SAN MARCOS - Palomar College's Workforce and Community Development Department has openings in its Medical Billing Certification Program.
The program includes four classes: "Medical Insurance Billing I," "Medical Insurance Billing II," "Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury Billing" and "Computerized Medical Insurance Billing at Home." An elective course titled "Starting Your Own Medical Billing Service" also is available.
All classes are held on the San Marcos campus, 1140 W. Mission Road. The first course will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22 through 25.
For details, go to http://www.palomar.edu. To register, call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2702.
Posted in Community on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:00 am Updated: 7:17 pm.
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