ENCINITAS - The city of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department will host its 12th annual Summer Sunday Concerts by the Sea at Moonlight Beach from 3 to 5 p.m. July 8 through Aug. 19. Performances will include: Kyng Arthur (Reggae) July 8; Luna Llena (Latin) July 22; The Corvettes (oldies) Aug. 5; and Crossroads (classic rock) Aug. 19. Call (760) 633-2740 or go to http://www.EncinitasRecReg.com.

Food to make July 4 celebration festive

FALLBROOK - The Grand Tradition 4th of July event, sponsored by the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, will showcase a variety of foods, some old favorites and some new. Local organizations and businesses are working with the F.B.A.

The Kiwanis club will be handling hot dogs and hamburgers. Part of the money raised will support the youth programs funded by Kiwanis, according to President Cathy Kerley.

"The hamburgers will be from Major Market and will be good quality and a nice size," said Kerley, "including lettuce, tomato and onion." Hot dogs will be Ball Park frankfurters with mustard, ketchup, relish and onions. The hot dogs and hamburgers will be an alternative for those not wanting a full meal and wishing to use their tickets at other booths. The Kiwanis have invited students from the Key Club at the high school and the Builder's Club from Potter Junior High to help that day.

Fallbrook Beautification Alliance members are serving the chicken dinner special provided by Major Market. The dinner includes a baked chicken breast with baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad and roll.

The Soroptimists will be serving Sourdough Pizza this year, offering either pepperoni or cheese toppings.

"We jumped at the opportunity to be part of this event," said Donna Clark, first vice president of the Soroptimists.

Clark said this will be the first time she has attended the Fallbrook's 4th of July celebration after others raved about last year's event. The Soroptimists provide scholarships for high school girls and also sponsors the annual Miss Fallbrook Pageant. Sourdough pizza owners John and Ruthie Harris will provide their delivery truck on site to keep the pizzas hot.

Rally for Children will once again offer apple pies and chocolate chip cookies. "Rally" provides the annual enrichment day for all children, Arts in the Park, and provides funding for many youth programs in the community.

Fire Safe Council will have the popular snow cones and cotton candy; and Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green will supply soft drinks and popcorn.

There also will be beer, wine, water and free coffee.

The adult entrance fee of $25 ($30 at door) will include admission and 10 food/beverage tickets. Children's fee of $10 will include admission and five food/beverage tickets. The tickets may be used at any booth for whatever people enjoy.

Profits made from the sale of food and beverages enables the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance to sustain and maintain local projects and keep Fallbrook beautiful, therefore, no outside food can be brought in, except baby food. Anyone arriving with a cooler will be asked to return it to their car. Parking is $5 on the Grand Tradition lot with free off-site parking off Peppertree Lane. Tickets may be purchased online at www.fallbrookbeautification.org.

Big Barn Sale planned

FALLBROOK -The Fallbrook Historical Society will have its "Big Barn Sale" July 28 on the historical society grounds at 260 Rockycrest Road. Proceeds will go toward completion of the new barn.

Donation of items for the sale are welcome. Especially welcome are tools, books, kitchenware, jewelry, patio furniture, gardening supplies, plants, flowers, household decorating items and furniture, anything that is usable and in good condition.

Items may be brought to the museum anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays during July. People who need help transporting items should call (760) 723-4125 or (760) 728-2546.

Fallbrook seniors plan Del Mar trip

FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Seniors are planning an afternoon at Del Mar July 18. The cost is $35, which includes transportation, admission, a program and seating in the shade. Lunch is on one's own. Forty-five people are needed for the trip and the deadline for reservations is July 10.

The bus leaves the senior center at 399 Heald Lane at noon and arrives at the track about 1 p.m. First race is at 2 p.m. and the last is at 5:30 p.m. An earlier departure home is possible if requested by a majority. Sign up at the office or call Dee at (760) 723-7469.

Houses sought for home tour

FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Woman's Club is seeking homes for inclusion in its fifth annual Velvet Cat Home Tour slated for October, with an exact date to be announced. This is one of the club's major fundraisers, and past tours have included some of Fallbrook's most prestigious homes. For information about having your home featured, call Shirlee Fagan at (760) 728-3866.

U.S. Rep. Bob Filner to speak in Fallbrook

FALLBROOK - U.S. Rep. Bob Filner, D-51, will be guest speaker at the Fallbrook Democratic Club meeting at 7 p.m. July 5 in the Fallbrook Public Utility District board room at 990 E. Mission Road.

As chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Filner will address the Democratic Party perspective on the latest developments in Washington of special interest to North County voters, including immigration, veterans affairs and the Iraqi war, among other issues. He has authored or sponsored numerous bills including the Wounded Warriors Assistance Act, and is a lifelong champion of the Civil Rights movement. Serving his eighth term in Congress, his district includes the southern border area of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and encompasses the entire California/Mexico border. For more information visit www.fallbrookdemocraticclub.com, or contact Bob Hamilton, FDC president, at president@fallbrookdemocraticclub.com.

Women's group planning brunch

FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Women's Connection will have its brunch from 10 a.m. to noon July 20 at the Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road. Leanne Green, owner of Farmhouse Coffee Co., will show how to make that "really good cup of coffee."

Guest speaker Luanne Hunt, singer/songwriter, will talk about her "Overflowing Cup Of a Dream Come True."

Cost is $20. Guests are welcome. For reservations for brunch and complimentary child care, call Earline at (760) 728-4513, or Mary at (760) 723-1605.

Vacation Bible School planned

BONSALL - Vacation Bible School 2007 at Riverview Church is preregistering children entering kindergarten through fifth grade this fall for Vacation Bible School, "Quest for Truth." The dates are July 9 a.m. to noon July 16 through 20. Riverview Church is located in Bonsall at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane just east of River Village on Highway 76. Call (760) 941-1430 or visit www.refc.org.

Women's support group meets

BONSALL - A.S.A.P. (Always Say A Prayer) is Riverview Evangelical Free Church's support group for women with chemically dependent family members. The group meets from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the church, and is beginning a new study called "Boundaries." This study is intended to help with biblically-based answers to questions. For more information, call Carol at (760) 758-5208, or just come to the church at the meeting time. The church is at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane. For information, visit www.refc.org.

Investment club meets monthly

FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Investment Club meets at 4 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Fallbrook Public Utility District building, 990 E. Mission Road. For information, call Mary Lou Kollar, (760) 723-0480.

Big John's Big Sound to return

ESCONDIDO - Big John's Big Sound will play big-band music at a free concert at 1 p.m. June 27 at Hidden Valley Christian Church, 1300 S. Juniper St., Escondido.

Also, now that renovations are complete at the Joslyn Senior Center, the band will resume playing at dances for seniors there. The first dance will be held at 1 p.m. July 25, and will feature a dozen or more well-known Glenn Miller arrangements.

Beginning in August, the band will play at the center on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month, except December. The annual Christmas dance will take place Dec. 19.

Suggested donation is $3. The Joslyn Senior Center is at 210 Park Ave. For information, call (760) 747-3722.

Services for seniors offered

ESCONDIDO - The Senior Service Council will offer these services for seniors in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway, in the Joslyn Senior Center complex. Call (760) 480-0611.

• A blood pressure clinic is held Mondays in the Wellness Center - 8:30 to 9 a.m. for staff and volunteers and 9 to 10 a.m. for the general public.

• A two-part AARP "55 Alive" safe driving class will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon July 3 and 17 in Room 4. Make $10 checks payable to AARP. Seniors who complete the course will receive a certificate entitling them to a three-year discount on auto insurance.

• Audiologist David Illich will conduct and interpret a professional hearing test at 9:30 a.m. July 9 in the conference room. A copy of the test is provided. Illich also will give advice on hearing aids. Call for space availability.

Host families sought for Japanese students

ESCONDIDO - The Escondido Sister City Committee is recruiting host families for six high school students who will be visiting from Escondido's sister city, Maebaru, Japan, this summer. The students will be in Escondido from July 31 through Aug. 6.

Students will stay with the host families for six days and participate in activities with the host families and the Sister City Committee. Requirements for being a host family include being a resident of Escondido and having students in the house who are between the ages of 14 and 18.

Applications are available at the reference desks of the East Valley Branch Library, 2245 E. Valley Parkway; and at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. For information, call Paul Crouthamel at (760) 839-4814.

Dead Sea Scrolls day trip on tap

ESCONDIDO - The Joslyn Senior Center Travel Office has a few reservations left for its Aug. 9 excursion to see the Dead Sea Scrolls at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Included are first-class motorcoach transportation, a roof-top luncheon catered by The Prado and entrance to the museum. Cost is $80. Call (760) 745-5414 or stop by the senior center at 210 Park Ave.

OASIS classes set for seniors

ESCONDIDO - OASIS will offer these classes for seniors at its education center in the former Robinsons-May South store, third floor, Westfield North County. Preregistration is required. Call (760) 432-0635.

• Raymond Register will present "The Expansion of Islam" from 10:15 a.m. to noon June 27. Cost is $4.

• Dr. Elizabeth Salada will present "Fighting Cancer: Know Your Risk" from 10:15 a.m. to noon June 28. Cost is $4.

Naked Juice Run/Walk to benefit blood bank

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Blood Bank will host its annual Naked Juice 5K Walk/Run on July 22 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed by the race at 9. Racers will be treated to Naked Juice, compliments of the presenting sponsor, Naked Juice; as well as a T-shirt and post-event lunch party.

Proceeds will benefit the lifesaving services and programs of the San Diego Blood Bank, which include processing and testing hundreds of pints of blood collected each day.

For information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, Ext. 8176. Pick up a registration form at any Ralphs or Food 4 Less location or San Diego Blood Bank donor center. Registration is also available online at http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org.

Hospice volunteer training on tap

ESCONDIDO - The Elizabeth Hospice is seeking caring people to participate in the Summer Volunteer Training and Community Education class that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, July 21 and 28 and Aug. 4 at the hospice administrative office, 150 W. Crest St.

Professional hospice staff teach the free class, addressing issues such as hospice care, spiritual concerns, working with nonverbal patients, cultural diversity and active listening. Graduates of this class will serve their neighbors and faith communities in a variety of ways - as volunteers in hospice, pastoral care, nursing facilities, social service agencies and children's support programs.

Bilingual volunteers are needed.

For information and to register, call (760) 737-2050 by July 13.

Golf tourney to benefit Burn Institute

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego County Fire Chiefs' Association's 17th annual golf tournament will take place Aug. 27 at the Santaluz Golf Club, near Rancho Santa Fe. The tourney will include a day of golf, lunch and beverages, and ends with a dinner and awards banquet. Proceeds will benefit the work of the local Burn Institute, including Camp Beyond the Scars for burn-injured children.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to reserve a foursome, contact Rick Ochocki, Burn Institute special events manager, at (858) 541-2277, Ext. 20; or rochocki@burninstitute.org.

MS support group meets at library

CARDIFF - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Women's Support Group meest from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month in the Cardiff Library's community room, 2081 Newcastle Ave. Call (760) 753-4027. It's a fun, educational and inspirational 90 minutes with other women who also have MS. Call (760) 753-4027.

Use cell phoned collected

RANCHO SANTA FE - Donate used cell phones to the Helen Woodward Center for recycling and help the environment and people and animals the center serves. Drop off the phones at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road. Call (858) 756-4117, Ext. 379.

Toastmasters meet Thursdays

CARMEL VALLEY - Public speaking group, the Carmel Valley Toastmasters, meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at DavenportMajor, 12770 High Bluff Drive, Suite 320. Visit the Web site at http://www.cvtm.org.

New families sought for dogs

DEL MAR - The Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals, a nonprofit pet rescue organization specializing in small dogs, will hold its dog adoption event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 30 at Petco, 2749 Via de la Valle. Call Penny Adams at (619) 466-0426.

Web site workshop offered at MiraCosta

CARDIFF - MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will offer its "Create a Web Site In-A-Day" hands-on, one-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 12 in Room 112 of the college's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. The workshop 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 the site onto the World Wide Web. Cost is $89. Call (760) 795-6820 or go to http://www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.

Studio offers watercolor class

SOLANA BEACH - Rikki Reinholz will teach the one-day introductory watercolor class from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 14 at the Studio of Art & Design, 616 Stevens Ave. Suite C. The class will include beginning basic exercises using a limited palette and transparent watercolors. Each student will go home with at least one completed painting. Materials will be provided. Cost is $90. Class size limited to 10 students. Registration deadline is July 6. Call (858) 755-6202 or go to http://www.rikki-studio.com.

College offers Microsoft Office

CARDIFF - MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will offer the two-day class "Microsoft Office 2003 Professional Suite" from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 19 and 20 in Room 112 of the college's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. The project-oriented class will give students the hands-on experience they need to learn features such as templates and wizards; formatting, printing and saving in MS Word; organizing data in MS Excel; creating professional presentations with MS PowerPoint; and creating databases with MS Access. Cost is $160. Call (760) 795-6820 or go to http://www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs

Teen grief group meets

CARLSBAD - Hospice of the North Coast will offer a grief group for teens, ages 13 and older who have lost a family member or friend from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at hospice offices, 5541 Avenida Encinas, Suite A. Call Sarah Minas at (760) 431-4100, Ext. 118.

Home meal delivery offered

CARLSBAD - The city of Carlsbad Senior Center has a state-funded program that provides nutritious hot meals for homebound seniors who live in Carlsbad, ages 60 years and older, and are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered by friendly volunteers, Mondays through Fridays. Donations are $3.75 per meal. Call Vincent Rodrigues at (760) 602-4652.

Senior center hosts Dixieland band

CARLSBAD - The Carlsbad Senior Center will host The Big Easy Dixieland Band from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. June 28 in the patio area, 799 Pine Ave. Call (760) 602-4654.

Senior center offers Excel class

CARLSBAD - "Computer Spreadsheets: Intro to Excel," a new computer class for adults 55 and older, will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 5 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. The small class taught by Harriet Marois is limited to eight students. The class meets on four consecutive Thursdays. Cost is $48 for Carlsbad residents; $58 for nonresidents. Call (760) 602-4650.

Computer literacy class offered

CARLSBAD - "Computer Literacy for Beginners" will be offered for seniors ages 55 and older from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 9 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. No prior computer experience is required for the class, which covers all the basics. The small class meets on four consecutive Mondays. Call (760) 602-4650.

'Breakout' workshop set for Aug. 4

CARLSBAD - LifeWorks Spiritual Center will host the "Breakout" workshop by motivational speaker Mandy Evans from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Cost is $30. Call Rev. Lynn Collins at (760) 845-7092.

'Women of Mystery' program begins tonight

POWAY - The Poway Library, in cooperation with Sisters In Crime San Diego, is hosting a summer book discussion titled "Women of Mystery." The free four-part program will be led by Carlsbad author and Sisters in Crime member Taffy Cannon.

The program will begin at 6:30 tonight with a viewing of the film "Women of Mystery: Three Writers Who Forever Changed Detective Fiction." On subsequent Tuesdays, Cannon will lead discussions on the three popular writers featured in the film: Sue Grafton, Marcia Muller and Sara Paretsky. Grafton will be discussed July 10; Muller on July 24; and Paretsky on Aug. 7.

The programs will be held at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For information, call (858) 513-2900.

Sisters In Crime, a coed group of mystery readers and writers, works to highlight the accomplishments of women mystery writers. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest. For information, call (858) 748-6842 or go to http://www.sincsd.org.

'Animal Mystery' program set

4S RANCH - The 4S Ranch Library will host an "Animal Mystery" presentation by Wild Wonders at 3 p.m. June 27. Solve clues and dispel myths about exotic animals from around the world. Animals in the show will include a kinkajou and an alligator.

The 4S Ranch Library is at 10433 Reserve Drive. For information, call (858) 673-4687.

Gypsy folk dance program set

POWAY - The Poway Library will host a Gypsy Folk Ensemble Dance Program at 10 a.m. June 28 in the library courtyard, 13137 Poway Road. For information, call (858) 513-2900.

Mitchell 1 to host blood drive

POWAY - Mitchell 1, 14145 Danielson St., will host a San Diego Blood Bank blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 28. The bloodmobile will be in the parking lot.

Anyone age 17 or older in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood. Eating a good meal before donating is recommended.

Information: http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org or (800) 4MY-SDBB.

Identity theft is the topic

RANCHO BERNARDO - Deputy District Attorney Anna Winn will speak on identity theft at 7 p.m. June 28 at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The presentation is hosted by the Rancho Bernardo Community Council. Information: http://www.rbcommunitycouncil.com.

Church to host Buck Howdy concert

POWAY - A free concert featuring Buck Howdy, the "King of Kids' Cowboy Music," and his sidekick BB will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 29 at North City Presbyterian Church, 11717 Poway Road. The duo will perform authentic cowboy music and western swing, delivered with a wink and a grin.

Howdy has performed at the White House and the Grand Ole Opry and is seen regularly on Nickelodeon's Noggin Network.

For information, call (858) 748-4642 or go to http://www.northcitychurch.com.

Arts and crafts classes offered

POWAY - Stamping Details, at 14009 Midland Road, will offer these classes. Information and registration: (858) 513-8024 or http://www.stampingdetails.com.

• "Paper Bag Photo Album," 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 30. Cost is $38.

• "Charmed I'm Sure Jewelry Making," 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 1. Cost is $38.

• "Basic Stamping Experience Card Making," 6 to 8 p.m. July 5. Cost is $20.

• "Style Stones Bracelet," 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 9. Cost is $28.

Ballroom dance class for teens offered

RANCHO BERNARDO - A beginning ballroom dance class for teenagers will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, July 12 through Aug. 16, at the Rancho Bernardo Joslyn Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive. Cost is $60 for the six-week program. Call (858) 487-9324.

Senior center to hold swap meet

SAN MARCOS - The San Marcos Senior Center will hold a huge parking lot swap meet from 8 a.m. 1 to p.m. June 30. Books, furniture, kitchen items, clothing and more will be available for sale. The senior center is at 111 W. Richmar Ave. For information, call (760) 744-5535.

San Marcos plans July 4 celebration

SAN MARCOS - The city will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration on July 4 at Bradley Park, Linda Vista Drive and Santa Fe Road.

Entertainment will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include live music by the Fabulous Woodies, performances by local singers and dancers, party jumps, an obstacle course, carnival games and face painting. The fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. A variety of food items and drinks will be available for purchase

The fireworks display is solely sponsored through community donations. Local business and individuals donate their time and money to make the display possible. Information: (760) 744-9000.

Trailblazers club offers trips

SAN MARCOS - The San Marcos Senior Center's Trailblazers travel club is offering the following trips:

• Laughlin, Aug.12 through 14. Cost of $88 per person double occupancy ($99 single) includes two nights, two buffets and a "fun book."

• Oasis Resort, Sept. 24 through 26. Cost of $180 per person double occupancy ($210 single) includes two nights, two buffets and a dinner-theater show.

For details, call (760) 744-5535, Ext. 3609.

VFW hall rental available

SAN MARCOS - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3795 of San Marcos rents out its hall for meetings and special events. The post is at 212 W. Mission Road. For information, call (760) 744-3795.

Library offers summer reading program

SAN MARCOS - The San Marcos branch of the San Diego County Library's summer reading program for children and teens is under way. The theme for the children's program is "Get a Clue @ Your Library," and the theme for the teen program is "You Never Know @ Your Library."

For a list of summer events, adventures and prizes, go to http://www.sdcl.org/docs/CalendarofEventsSummer.pdf.

The San Marcos Library is at 2 Civic Center Drive. For information, call (760) 891-3000.

Benefit comedy show set

SAN DIEGO - Shawne Merriman's Lights On Comedy Jam, to benefit the Alpha Project and the Salvation Army, will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. June 30 at 4th & B in downtown San Diego.

The event will include performances by comedians featured on shows such as "Def Comedy Jam," "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," and BET's "Comic View." The show will be hosted by comedian Alex Thomas, with live music by the popular group Run-DMC. Live and silent auctions also are planned.

For tickets, go to http://www.ticketmaster.com. For information, go to http://www.shawnemerriman.com.

D Gallery holds opening reception

OCEANSIDE - D Gallery, 222 Wisconsin Ave., will host the opening of "At the Edge: Drawn to Water," featuring new drawings by Berkeley artist Jan Wurm, with a Wine & Cheese Reception with the artist from 7 to 9 p.m. on June 29. Call (760) 805-0423.

LIFE at MiraCosta meets for picnic

OCEANSIDE - LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will hold its annual picnic gathering for members and friends who have registered for the occasion with a catered lunch at noon June 29 at Martin Luther King Park, 4500 Mesa Drive.. Call (760) 721-8124.

Tai Chi class offered

OCEANSIDE - A Tai Chi class will be offered at 11 a.m. Mondays for six weeks beginning July 2 at the John Landes Recreation Center, 2855 Cedar Road. Cost for six classes is $24. Focus mind, body and spirit. Call (760) 435-5545.

Oceanside Newcomers and Friends to meet

OCEANSIDE - Oceanside Newcomers and Friends will meet for its monthly Coffee/Business Meeting at 10 a.m. July 3 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2001 El Camino Real. The meeting is open to the public and new members are welcome. Call (760) 439-4554.

Driver Safety Program offered to seniors

OCEANSIDE - The Oceanside Senior Center will host a Driver Safety Program for seniors age 55 and older at 455 Country Club Lane. The class is divided into two days and will be held from noon to 4 p.m. July 13 and 20 and again on Aug. 10 and 17. Cost is $10 for eight hours of classroom instruction.

The classes are sponsored by AARP and allow seniors who complete them to qualify for insurance discounts. To make a reservation, call (760) 435-5250.

Safe Harbor program available to kids

OCEANSIDE - First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside is again hosting its Safe Harbor summer program for children from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday through July 26. all children entering first through sixth grades in the community are welcome to attend this free, drop-in program at 2001 El Camino Real. Information: (760) 757-3560 or http://www.fpcoceanside.org.

Senior center to hold dance

VISTA - The Gloria McClellan Senior Center will hold a dance from 2 to 4 p.m. July 1 at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Wear red, white and blue and dance to the sounds of The Vidals. Cost is $4 and refreshments will be served. Call (760) 639-6160.

Alta Vista Gardens holds July 4 dinner

VISTA - Alta Vista Gardens will hold a fundraising dinner at 7 p.m. July 4 in Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Hennessey's will cater the dinner with barbecue tri-tip, citrus breast of chicken, baked beans, potato salad and green salad. Beer and wine and refreshments will be served. The location is at the top of the hill above the Moonlight Amphitheatre and a perfect place to watch fireworks at 9 p.m. Donation is $50 per person or $400 per table. Call (760) 945-3954 or (760) 941-5719.

Emergency response training offered

VISTA - The city of Vista and the Vista Fire Department will offer free Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) to residents in July. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 17 to Sept. 4. A one-day disaster simulation will round out the training from 8 a.m. to noon on Sept. 8. Classes will be held at Vista Fire Station No. 1, at 175 N. Melrose Drive.

The CERT program educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.

Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an emergency event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. For more information or to register, call Capt. Ned Vander Pol at (760) 643-2801.

Preventable cancer in women is topic

OCEANSIDE - A workshop, "Preventable Cancers in Women," will be held from 10 a.m. to noon July 7 in Room 3101 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. The workshop will discuss the types and recognition of preventable cancers as well as pro-active strategies for early detection and prevention. A comprehensive lecture will be followed by an interactive group discussion. Instructor is Dr. Scott E. Musinski, who is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as family practice. Musinski is a graduate of MIT and the University of Connecticut, has received numerous honors and has been published in several medical periodicals, including the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Fee for the workshop is $5. To register, call (760) 795-6820 or go to http://www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.

WRC plans crisis intervention training

OCEANSIDE - The Women's Resource Center will offer a 70-hour training course in Crisis Intervention and Advocacy for the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Response Teams. The training is free to those interested in volunteering for WRC on its 24-hour crisis hotline and as SART/DVRT advocates. The training is $50 for those wishing to attend the training but not volunteer for WRC.

The training will run for 2 1/2 weeks Monday through Friday and one Saturday beginning July 9. Information: 9760) 757-3500, Ext. 116.

WRC holds violence support group

OCEANSIDE - The Women's Resource Center holds a free Women's Intimate Partner Violence Support Group from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the WRC board room, 1963 Apple St. The brown-bag lunch meeting focuses on a different topic each week, such as types and cycles of violence; why people batter; why victims sometimes stay; effects on children; predictors of intimate partner violence; denial and fantasy bonds; healthy relationships; boundaries; self-esteem; anger signals; and stress management. Information: (760) 757-3500.

Operation Homefront seeks backpack donations

Operation Homefront, with support from the community, would like to ensure that 2,500 military children are prepared for the 2007-08 school year. The nonprofit organization is collecting school supplies to fill backpacks of deserving kids. Items needed include spiral notebooks, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, notebook paper, notebooks, rulers, colored pencils, calculators, erasers and anything else to get a child ready for a new school year.

Monetary donations of $25 will purchase a backpack and all the trimmings for one military child and can be mailed to Operation Homefront, P.O. Box 26747, San Diego, CA 92196. Write "Back to School" in the memo line of the check.

School supplies can be dropped off at any San Diego County Saturn dealership. Call Tricia De La Paz at (858) 695-6810 or e-mail tricia@operationhomefront.net.