RANCHO PENASQUITOS - The San Diego North Rotary Club will host former Illinois governor and author Dan Walker as the guest speaker at its next meeting at 7 a.m. Aug. 23 at the Doubletree Golf Resort, 14455 Penasquitos Drive.
A San Diego native, Walker, who recently authored "Thirst for Independence: The San Diego Water Story," will describe San Diego's relationship with the Metropolitan Water District and the efforts by the San Diego County Water Authority to ensure a reliable water source. He will explain the Imperial Valley water transfer and Carlsbad desalination plant proposals.
Information: Eric Pahlke, (858) 869-5304; http://www.sandiegonorthrotary.org.
Festival of Gems planned
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a golden fall festival of gems from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4. at its museum, 123 W. Alvarado St.
Activities and features will include gold panning, geode cracking, a silent auction, gemstone identification, a Kiwanis food booth, gems, minerals and fossils, raffle prizes and museum exhibits.
There will be free parking and free admission. (760) 728-1180, http://www.fgms.org.
Tickets still available for summer concert
FALLBROOK - There is still time to purchase tickets for Fallbrook Music Society's 22nd annual Symphony Pops on the Green, Aug. 23 at the Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road. The event kicks off the Fallbrook Music Society's 30th anniversary season and features a performance by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
Under the direction of conductor Matthew Garbutt, this year's show features music from "Oklahoma," "Grand Canyon Suite," "My Kind of Town, "Salute to the Big Apple," "America the Beautiful," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Midway March" and "God Bless the USA." Also featured will be soloists Miss USO San Diego, Victoria Robertson; and Petty Officer 2nd class Jarrod Fowler.
Bring blankets and low chairs for lawn seating; and picnics are welcome.
Proceeds will help support the Fallbrook Music Society's annual symphony concert season and music education programs in Fallbrook schools.
Tickets cost $25 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger, and are available at Major Market or by calling (760) 451-8644. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Parking is free.
Encore Club resumes meeting Sept. 4
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Ladies Encore Club will have its first meeting of their 2007-08 year at 10 a.m. Sept. 4 at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Road. President Margaret Muller has promised a schedule of regular monthly activities and special events. The club is open to residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall and Rainbow. For further information or a copy of the Encore newsletter, contact membership co-chairwoman Susan Weeks, (760) 723-3660; or Karilyn Luchsinger, (760) 731-6607.
Center to host Alzheimer talk
ENCINITAS - Somerford Place Alzheimer's Assisted Living will host the Alzheimer's educational seminar, "Dementia: Communication & Behavior Management," presented by Southern Caregiver Resource Center and Veronika Glenn, Director of Community Education & Training, from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at the center, 1350 S. El Camino Real. Glenn will demonstrate effective communication techniques to help when caring for someone with dementia. On-site caregiving available. Reservations required; lunch included. (760) 479-1818; http://www.somerford.com.
Learn how to ballroom dance
CARDIFF - MiraCosta College Community Services will offer two levels of ballroom dance: Beginning Ballroom Dance from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Sept. 7 to Nov. 30 (no class Oct. 5, Nov. 16 or Nov. 23) in Room 204 of the San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. Intermediate Ballroom Dance is scheduled for 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., the same dates and location. Cost is $56. Wear soft, smooth-soled shoes and bring a notebook. To register, call (760) 795-6820.
Create a Web site in a day
CARDIFF - MiraCosta College's Community Services Program is offering two "Create a Website In-A-Day" workshops to teach students how to create Web sites from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7 in Room 112 of San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. The one-day workshop will be repeated Nov. 5 at the same time and location. Create a Web Site In-A-Day is a hands-on workshop that will cover HTML basics, two different methods for creating web pages, how to select a host and domain name, the basic site planning strategies and web design principles, and how to upload sites onto the World Wide Web. Cost is $89. (760) 795-6820; http://www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.
Learn to salsa dance
CARDIFF - The Hot Salsa - Latin Dance class will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 7 to Nov. 30 (no class Oct. 5, Nov. 16 and Nov. 23), in Room 204 of MiraCosta College's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. Cost is $56. Wear soft, smooth-soled shoes and bring a notebook. (760) 795-6820.
Knitting classes offered by shop
ENCINITAS - Knitting classes, beginning to advanced, will be offered for children, mothers and daughters, and adults. Learn to knit scarves, hats, purses, sweaters and more. Group and individual classes available. (858) 509-9276; http://www.knittingbythebeach.com.
Senior assistance volunteers needed
ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Senior Center's Out & About Program is seeking volunteer drivers to take senior citizens to the pharmacy, senior center, doctor appointments and the grocery store. Volunteers will be responsible for transporting senior citizens in their own private vehicle and will be reimbursed the current annual IRS rate per mile. Call (760) 943-2256 to request an application.
Toastmasters meets Thursdays
ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Toastmasters meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Atria retirement center, 504 S. El Camino Real. The group's mission is to assist others in improving his or her public speaking skills. (760) 271-5812; http://encinitastoastmasters.org.
Senior legal services offered
ENCINITAS - Del Mar Community Connections offers many legal services (advanced health care directive, power of attorney, wills, and more) free for seniors 60 and older in the 92014 ZIP code area. Private consultations with attorney from Elder Law & Advocacy are offered, by appointment only. Call (858) 792-7565 to reserve.
Diet planning for seniors
CARLSBAD - Tri-City Hospital Medical Center dieticians will provide individual nutritional planning for seniors from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. (760) 602-4650.
Caregivers meet Wednesdays
CARLSBAD - Brighton Gardens of Carlsbad will host the caregiver support group facilitated by licensed therapist and author Sandy Braff at 6 p.m. each first and third Wednesday at the facility's second floor "Country Kitchen," 3140 El Camino Real. (760) 720-9898.
Food addicts meet Mondays
CARLSBAD - Food Addicts Anonymous meet 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. (760) 433-0886, http://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org.
Team to host volleyball clinic
CARLSBAD - The Carlsbad High School Girl's varsity Volleyball team will conduct its annual skills clinic for volleyball enthusiasts from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Carlsbad High School, 3557 Lancer Way, in the "old gym." Pre-registration is recommended. Cost is a $30 donation to the CHS girl's volleyball fund. (760) 207-7873.
Bridge-O-Rama registrations accepted
SAN DIEGO - Registrations are being accepted for 2007-08 North Coast Bridge-O-Rama. Play begins Oct. 1 and continues through May. Two sessions per month are played. Sessions are comprised of 24 hands and are played according to a predetermined schedule. Hosts are named alternately. Day and time of their session is agreed upon by the host contacting the other couple. Cost is $7.50, plus $1 each session. (760) 436-9223; (760) 942-6037; jbswear@cox.net.
Grant Hotel to host MS Society gala
SAN DIEGO - The Carlsbad-based National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Pacific South Coast chapter, will honor Daniel J. Tucker, chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in San Diego, at the 14th annual Sycuan Resort & Casino 2007 MS Recognition Dinner, at 6 p.m. Sept. 5, at the U.S. Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway.Cost is $175, $300 or $500. (760) 448-8434,http://angela.northrup@mspacific.org.
LIFE at MiraCosta to meet
OCEANSIDE - LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 in Room 1068 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. A spokesperson for Canine Companions for Independence will talk about exceptional dogs that enhance the lives of people with disabilities. At 2:30 p.m., Dele Willett, public relations director for the San Diego Natural History Museum will give an overview of the contents of the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition and why the museum was selected. (760) 721-8124.
OCNA potluck, baseball game slated
OCEANSIDE - Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association members will meet for a potluck barbecue and baseball game at 4 p.m. Aug. 25. at the baseball fields on Brooks Street. OCNA will furnish the hot dogs and drinks. Members and guests are asked to bring a favorite dish to share. (760) 754-1363.
Computer programs offered to seniors
OCEANSIDE - A variety of computer programs are offered at the Oceanside Senior Center to boost seniors' computer skills, including: Computer Basics, Internet and E-mail, Wordprocessing, Intermediate Skills, Scanners and Digital Cameras, Tips and Tricks, eBay Workshop, and Using CD-RW, DVD & Multimedia. Instructor is Joan Yap, who has designed the unique, senior-friendly curriculum. (760) 435-5250.
Neighborhood Watch to meet
OCEANSIDE - Neighborhood Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Community Room at 3855 Mission Ave. The police department will provide information on conflict resolution and the Safe Streets Now program.
Salvation Army to hold carnival
OCEANSIDE - The Salvation Army will hold its annual children's carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 1 at 3935 Lake Blvd. There will be games, a silent auction, food and bingo. (760) 736-6755.
Oceanside Nutrition Program collects used cell phones
OCEANSIDE - The Oceanside Nutrition Program is collecting used cell phones that will be either recycled, resold or redistributed, often allowing someone to have a cell phone who could not otherwise afford one. Phones and batteries can be dropped off at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane. Remove sensitive or private information before recycling. (760) 435-5285.
Free ESL classes offered
VISTA - The Laubach Literacy Council will sponsor free English as a Second Language classes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 4 at the East Vista Literacy Center at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 E. Vista Way. (760) 415-7576, (760) 726-0182, (760) 941-0087.
Girl's Drill Team registration ongoing
VISTA - Registrations for the city of Vista's Girl's Drill Team are being taken through Sept. 20 at the Wildwood Community Center, 651 E. Vista Way. The drill team is for girls of all skill levels in grades 3 to 8 and everyone makes the team. Fees are $40 for Vista residents, $45 for nonresidents. The uniforms cost $60 to $65, depending on the size.
A parent meeting will take place at 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at the center. Practices start Sept. 13 and are held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Brengle Terrace park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. The season ends mid-December. The girls perform at local football game half-times and in winter holiday parades. (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1572.
'The Queen' is featured movie
VISTA - "The Queen" will be the featured free movie at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. The British prime minister and the royal family find themselves quietly at odds in the wake of a national tragedy, the death of Princess Diana. (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1531.
Vista holds leadership academy
VISTA - The city of Vista will host its first Citizens' Leadership Academy starting this September. The free program is designed to give citizens an insider's view of their local government and to build a stronger relationship between the city and the community.
The program will run for eight weeks starting Sept. 20 to Nov. 8, on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m., with the exception of one lunchtime meeting on Sept. 27. The first class will be held at Vista City Hall, 600 Eucalyptus Ave., with subsequent classes at various locations like Wildwood Community Center, the Vista Library, Vista Fire Station No. 1 and the county jail in Vista.
The academy's curriculum will discuss important issues like public safety, development, traffic, growth and finances. Participants will learn how decisions are made, how city funds are allocated and how city departments operate. They also will meet city council members, department heads and staff, as well as tour city facilities and development projects.
Interested participants must submit an application to the city of Vista. Applications are available online at http://www.cityofvista.com or at Vista City Hall, 600 Eucalyptus Ave. Class size is limited and spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be 18 or older and a Vista resident or business owner. For more information, call Management Analyst Tony Winney at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1411.
Singles 55-plus meet
VISTA - North County Singles club for seniors 55 and older meets Fridays for dinner and dancing at the Vista Elks Lodge, 947 E. Vista Way. (760) 942-2719.
Single Traveler's Club meets
VISTA - The Single Traveler's Club will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at San Giorgio's Lucano, 1280 E. Vista Way. Dancing and karaoke starts at 7 p.m. For dinner reservations, call (760) 721-8412.
Grant writing workshop set
OCEANSIDE - MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will hold a one-day, hands-on workshop created for both new and experienced grant writers. Grant Writing Fundamentals will introduce students to the relevant information needed to design a successful grant proposal. Students also will learn how funding is announced, how applications are judged and how to construct each element of a winning proposal.
The workshop will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8 in Room 1038 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Fee is $85. An abbreviated session also will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at the same location. Fee is $65. To register, call (760) 795-6820.
Gentle Pilates for seniors offered
ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Senior Center will offer a Gentle Pilates Class for Seniors class from 9 to 10 a.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Seniors can add more grace to the aging process by learning to move from the core, strengthen and lengthen the muscles and elongate the spine. Students must bring their own mat to each class meeting. Class is ongoing through out the year. Cost is $5 per class, paid monthly ($20).Call (760) 943-2250.
Computer help offered at senior center
OCEANSIDE - A variety of computer programs are offered at the Oceanside Senior Center to boost seniors' computer skills, including: Computer Basics, Internet and E-mail, Wordprocessing, Intermediate Skills, Scanners and Digital Cameras, Tips and Tricks, eBay Workshop, and Using CD-RW, DVD & Multimedia. Instructor is Joan Yap, who has designed the unique, senior-friendly curriculum. (760) 435-5250.
Free ESL classes offered
VISTA - The Laubach Literacy Council will sponsor free English as a Second Language classes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 4 at the East Vista Literacy Center, located at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 E. Vista Way. (760) 415-7576, (760) 726-0182, (760) 941-0087.
North County Singles Club meets
VISTA - North County Singles Club for seniors 55 and older meets Fridays for dinner and dancing at the Vista Elks Lodge, 947 E. Vista Way. (760) 942-2719.
Single Traveler's Club meets
VISTA - The Single Traveler's Club will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at San Giorgio's Lucano, 1280 E. Vista Way. Dancing and karaoke starts at 7 p.m. For dinner reservations, call (760) 721-8412.
Grant writing workshop set
OCEANSIDE - MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will hold a one-day, hands-on workshop created for both new and experienced grant writers. Grant Writing Fundamentals will introduce students to the relevant information needed to design a successful grant proposal. Students also will learn how funding is announced, how applications are judged and how to construct each element of a winning proposal.
The workshop will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8 in Room 1038 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Fee is $85. An abbreviated session also will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at the same location. Fee is $65. To register, call (760) 795-6820.
Gentle Pilates for seniors offered
ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Senior Center will offer a Gentle Pilates Class for Seniors class from 9 to 10 a.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Seniors can add more grace to the aging process by learning to move from the core, strengthen and lengthen the muscles and elongate the spine. Students must bring their own mat to each class meeting. Class is ongoing through out the year. Cost is $5 per class, paid monthly ($20).Call (760) 943-2250.
Knitting classes offered by shop
ENCINITAS - Knitting classes, beginning to advanced, will be offered for children, mothers and daughters, and adults. Learn to knit scarves, hats, purses, sweaters and more. Group and individual classes available. Call (858) 509-9276; www.knittingbythebeach.com.
Senior assistance volunteers needed
ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Senior Center's Out & About Program is seeking volunteer drivers to take senior citizens to the pharmacy, senior center, doctor appointments and grocery store. Volunteers will be responsible for transporting senior citizens in their own private vehicle and will be reimbursed the current annual IRS rate per mile. Call (760) 943-2256 to request an application.
Toastmasters meet Thursdays
ENCINITAS - Encinitas Toastmasters meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Atria retirement center, 504 S. El Camino Real. The group's mission is to assist others in improving his or her public speaking skills. Call (760) 271-5812; http://encinitastoastmasters.org.
Senior legal services offered
ENCINITAS - Del Mar Community Connections offers many legal services (advanced health care directive, power of attorney, wills, and more) free for seniors 60 and older in the 92014 zip code area. Private consultations with attorney from Elder Law & Advocacy are offered, by appointment only. Call (858) 792-7565 to reserve.
Center to host Alzheimer's talk
ENCINITAS - Somerford Place Alzheimer's Assisted Living will host the
Alzheimer's educational seminar, "Dementia: Communication & Behavior Management," presented by Southern Caregiver Resource Center and Veronika Glenn,
Director of Community Education & Training, from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at the center, 1350 S. El Camino Real. Glenn will demonstrate effective communication techniques to help when caring for someone with dementia. On-site caregiving available. Reservations required; lunch included. Call (760) 479-1818; http://www.somerford.com.
Learn how to ballroom dance
CARDIFF - MiraCosta College Community Services will offer two levels of ballroom dance: Beginning Ballroom Dance from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Sept. 7 to Nov. 30 (no class Oct. 5, Nov. 16 or Nov. 23) in Room 204 of the San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. Intermediate Ballroom Dance is scheduled for 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., the same dates and location. Cost is $56. Wear soft, smooth-soled shoes and bring a notebook. To register, call (760) 795-6820.
Create a Web site in a day
CARDIFF - MiraCosta College's Community Services Program is offering two "Create a Web site In-A-Day" workshops to teach students how to create Web sites from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7 in Room 112 of San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. The one-day workshop will be repeated Nov. 5 at the same time and location. Create a Web Site In-A-Day is a hands-on workshop that will cover HTML basics, two different methods for creating web pages, how to select a host and domain name, the basic site planning strategies and web design principles, and how to upload sites onto the World Wide Web. Cost is $89. Call (760) 795-6820; www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.
Learn to salsa dance
CARDIFF - The Hot Salsa - Latin Dance class will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 7 to Nov. 30 (no class Oct. 5, Nov. 16 and Nov. 23), in Room 204 of MiraCosta College's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. Cost is $56. Wear soft, smooth-soled shoes and bring a notebook. Call (760) 795-6820.
Team to host volleyball clinic
CARLSBAD - The Carlsbad High School Girl's Varsity Volleyball team will conduct its annual skills clinic for volleyball enthusiasts from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Carlsbad High School, 3557 Lancer Way, in the Old Gym. Pre-registration is recommended. Cost is $30 donation to the Carlsbad Girl's volleyball fund. Call (760) 207-7873.
Diet planning for seniors
CARLSBAD - Tri-City Hospital Medical Center dieticians will provide individual nutritional planning for seniors from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Call (760) 602-4650.
Caregivers meet Wednesdays
CARLSBAD - Brighton Gardens of Carlsbad will host the caregiver support group facilitated by licensed therapist and author Sandy Braff at 6 p.m. each first and third Wednesday at the facility's second floor "Country Kitchen," 3140 El Camino Real. Call (760) 720-9898.
Food addicts meet Mondays
CARLSBAD - Food Addicts Anonymous meet 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. Call Jack at (760) 433-0886 or visit the Web site at http://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org.
Senior writers meet weekly
CARLSBAD - Writers ages 55 and up meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Call (760) 602-4650.
North Coast Bridge-O-Rama registration
SAN DIEGO - Registrations are being accepted for 2007-2008 North Coast Bridge-O-Rama. Play begins Oct. 1 and continues through May 2008. Two sessions per month are played. Bridge sessions are comprised of 24 hands and are played according to a predetermined schedule. Hosts are named alternately. Day and time of their session is agreed upon by the host contacting the other couple. Cost is $7.50, plus $1 each session. Call (760) 436-9223, (760) 942-6037; jbswear@cox.net.
Grant Hotel to host MS Society gala
SAN DIEGO - The Carlsbad-based National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Pacific South Coast Chapter, will honor Daniel J. Tucker, chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in San Diego, at the 14th annual Sycuan Resort & Casino 2007 MS Recognition Dinner, at 6 p.m. Sept. 5, at the U.S. Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway.Cost is $175, $300 or $500. Call (760) 448-8434, or visit the Web site at http://angela.northrup@mspacific.org.
NARFE chapter to meet Aug. 27
RANCHO BERNARDO - The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1271, will meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 in the Community Room at San Diego National Bank, 16789 Bernardo Center Drive. The group will hear a presentation on in-home care programs that have recently become available and the pros and cons of each.
The chapter meets the fourth Monday of each month. Information: (858) 484-0415 or garysteinweg@juno.com.
Democratic Club to host candidates
RANCHO BERNARDO - The North Central Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Remington Club Phase II, 16916 Hierba Drive.
Addressing the club will be civil rights activist Walter Davis, a Navy veteran with 26 years of active service. Now an entrepreneur and head of Marketing Strategies of California, Davis will analyze all sides of the nine current Democratic candidates in the presidential race.
Information: Bob Mott, (858) 451-3469.
Progressive Grandmothers group to meet
RANCHO BERNARDO - The Progressive Grandmothers for Political Action will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Remington Club, 16925 Hierba Drive. U.S. Rep. Bob Filner will be the guest speaker. Information: Vi Mooberry, (858) 233-7833.
Ballroom dance classes offered
RANCHO BERNARDO - Six-week ballroom dance classes for adults and teens will be offered Thursdays starting Sept. 6 at the Rancho Bernardo Joslyn Center, 18402 Bernardo Drive.
The teen class will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. and the adult class for ages 30 to 40 will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Partners are not required.
Cost is $60 per six-week session. Information: (858) 487-9324.
YMCA offers youth basketball, soccer
RANCHO PENASQUITOS - The Rancho Family YMCA's coed fall basketball and soccer leagues for kindergartners through fifth-graders will run from Sept. 8 through Oct 20.
Basketball games will be played at Sundance and Deer Canyon elementary schools and soccer games will be played at the YMCA's new Scripps Poway Parkway location. The one-hour games will be played on Saturdays, preceded by a 45-minute practice.
Basketball registration is $65; $50 for YMCA members. Soccer registration is $68; $52 for members. Information: http://rancho.ymca.org or (858) 484-8788.
Blood drive scheduled in RB
RANCHO BERNARDO - A San Diego Blood Bank blood drive will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Johnson Matthey, 12205 World Trade Drive. Information: (800) 4MY-SDBB, http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Seniors sought to help in schools
NORTH COUNTY - The Seniors Helping Our Kids program is seeking senior volunteers to spend one hour a week helping a child read or with other subjects at elementary schools in Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Rancho Penasquitos. No experience is required. Call (858) 485-5449.
Volunteers sought to give seniors a lift
NORTH COUNTY - Rides and Smiles is seeking volunteers in the Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Rancho Penasquitos areas to drive senior neighbors to medical appointments or to the store. Volunteers receive a weekly list of ride requests and can pick which rides, if any, to give. Liability insurance and mileage reimbursement are provided. Call (858) 674-1124.
Healthy cooking classes offered
POWAY - Donna Wolf, a registered dietitian and gourmet cook, teaches simple, healthy cooking classes for all ages and skill levels. Participants can learn how to create meals without the excesses of sugar, salt and fat and utilizing healthy ingredients and fresh herbs and spices. Organic ingredients also are used.
All classes are held in a gourmet kitchen at a residence in Poway unless otherwise noted.
Cost is $57 per class or $150 for a series of three, except where noted. (858) 335-2140, http://www.healthydirectionspoway.com.
Discover San Marcos hike planned
SAN MARCOS - The city's Community Services Department will offer the first in a series of fall Discover San Marcos hikes from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 1.
Participants can hike or bike the new road and trail access at South Twin Oaks Valley Road before the road officially opens. The moderately difficult route is approximately four miles in length and includes a 500-foot elevation change.
Park along Twin Oaks Valley Road near the Village Drive intersection. Reservations are not required; sign-in at the meeting location.
Information: (760) 744-9000, Ext. 3535 or 3508; http://www.san-marcos.net.
Sheriff's station seeks senior volunteers
SAN MARCOS - The San Marcos Sheriff's Station is seeking new members for its Senior Volunteer Patrol Program. As the "eyes and ears" of the Sheriff's Department, Senior Volunteer Patrol members cover all of San Marcos and unincorporated areas of north and south San Diego County.
Duties include checking on the homes of residents who are on vacation; visiting home-bound individuals through the You Are Not Alone (YANA) program; patrolling parking areas for handicapped parking violations; reporting abandoned vehicles, graffiti and suspicious activities; and performing office duties. Volunteers must be available for a minimum of six hours per week.
Applicants must be age 50 or older, have a valid driver's license, undergo a background check and have their physician's approval. Candidates then participate in a 72-hour training academy.
Information: SVP Administrator Don Agostino, (760) 510-5290.
Exercise, swim lessons offered at warm-water pool
ESCONDIDO - Adult exercise classes and swimming lessons are offered in an outdoor warm-water pool at the Charles Hulme Community Pool, 420 N. Falconer Road.
Also, children's swimming lessons are offered after school. Registration for lessons will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30.
Information: (760) 781-3077.
Alzheimer's vs. normal memory loss is the topic
ESCONDIDO - A free lecture, "Alzheimer's Disease vs. Normal Memory Loss," will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Las Villas del Norte Retirement Community, 1325 Las Villas Way. Featured speaker Dr. Teja Singh Jr. from Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Senior Medical Associates will discuss the differences between normal age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Appetizers and refreshments will be served following the presentation. Information: (760) 741-1047.
Mobile homeowners to meet Aug. 30
ESCONDIDO - The Escondido Mobile-Manufactured Homeowner Positive Action Committee, or EMPAC, will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Parkway. The guest speaker will be Jerry Harmon, former Escondido mayor and councilman. Mobile home park residents are invited to attend and discuss issues relating to mobile homeowner rights.
Artists invited to enter show
ESCONDIDO - Artists are invited to participate in the Escondido Art Association and Artists Gallery's small-images show called "Le Petit Icon," which will run from Sept. 6 through 29. Drop off entries from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 4 at the gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. Sizes are limited to a maximum perimeter of 48 inches for two-dimensional pieces and 12-by-12-by-12-inches for 3-D pieces. Information: Gallery Director Barbara Schmidt, (760) 489-0338.
Grandmothers Club to host fashion show
ESCONDIDO - The Joslyn Senior Center Grandmothers Club will host its first "Smart Shoppers" fashion show from noon to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the center, 210 Park Ave. Fashions and decor will be sponsored by Target. Donation of $2 includes refreshments, drawings and prizes. Information: (760) 839-4688.
Nature hike set at Daley Ranch
ESCONDIDO - Naturalist and biologist Carol Stanford will lead a moderately-strenuous, four-mile hike and talk about plants and animals at 3 p.m. Aug. 26 at Daley Ranch. Bring at least a quart of water and wear a hat, sunscreen and hiking boots or treaded footwear. Youths younger than 18 must be with an adult. No pets are allowed. Meet at La Honda Drive entrance.
The hike schedule and trail map are online at http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us. Reservations are requested for the free hike. Call (760) 839-4680.
OGHS Alumni Barbecue set for Sept. 21
ESCONDIDO - The first Orange Glen High School Alumni Barbecue will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in the high school gymnasium, 1600 Glenridge Road. Speakers will include alumna and Escondido Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler, as well as OGHS Principal Diego Ochoa and others.
Admission of $50 includes dinner and raffle tickets. For admission tickets, call Dennis Tomlinson at (760) 740-0619. The event is sponsored by the Orange Glen High School Patriot Foundation and proceeds will go to pay for educational needs. After the barbecue, alumni are welcome to attend the homecoming football game.
Jewish foundation transforms culture of giving
SAN DIEGO - The Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego recently graduated the first class in its Endowment Leadership Institute. Three years after ELI launched with the goal of transforming the culture of legacy giving in San Diego, almost 500 families have stepped forward to promise an estimated $120 million for the community.
Inaugurated in April 2004, ELI is a program in which the Foundation partners with agency, synagogue and day school lay and professional leadership to establish bequests and other estate gifts. These bequests will build future endowments for the Jewish community.
ELI's first class included the Agency for Jewish Education, Congregation Adat Yeshurun, Congregation Beth Israel, Hillel of San Diego, Jewish Family Service, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center-Jacobs Family Campus, San Diego Jewish Academy, Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School, Temple Adat Shalom, Temple Solel, Tifereth Israel Synagogue and United Jewish Federation of San Diego County.
The second and current class includes Beth Jacob Congregation, Chabad of University City, Congregation Beth Am, Congregation Beth El, Congregation Dor Hadash, Ohr Shalom Synagogue, Ner Tamid Synagogue and Temple Emanu-El.
Information: http://www.jcfsandiego.org, (858) 279-2740.
Posted in Community on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 12:00 am Updated: 11:37 am.
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