Fiesta scheduled at Guajome Park

VISTA -- The "Fiesta at Guajome" will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18 at 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave. The event will feature American Indian and Hispanic traditional crafts, dancing and clothing. The main attraction is an equestrian performance by Escaramuza las Golondrinas. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children under 4 are free. Call 858-966-1331.

Ice cream social will feature guest speaker

VISTA -- Retired natural resources director Bill Taylor will speak at the Vista Historical Society's Ice Cream Social at 2 p.m. July 18 in the Park Terrace Cafe at Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace. Society vice president Paul Eckert will give an update on the opening of the Rancho Minerva museum. The social is open to all; ice cream will be provided. To help with other refreshments, call 760-630-0444.

Volleyball, horseshoes tournament scheduled

VISTA -- Green Oak Ranch will host a free volleyball and horseshoes tournament with an outdoor concert July 18 at 1237 Green Oak Road. Events start at 9 a.m. and will last until the tournaments are over. The event is open to anyone who can field a team. Food will be provided by Green Oak Ranch's Holy Smoke BBQ. Local bands will perform. Register at 760-727-0251.

Author to talk about brain functions

VISTA -- Philip J. Goscienski, author of "Health Secrets of the Stone Age," will discuss 10 ways to prevent brain functions from declining from 10 a.m. to noon July 14 at the McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Fee is $4. Call 760-732-1414 or e-mail drphil@stoneagedoc.com.

Senior center wants old cell phones

SAN MARCOS -- The San Marcos Senior Center is recycling cell phones to raise money to furnish a new fitness room. Drop off phones at 111 W. Richmar Ave. Call 760-744-5535.

Bereavement support group meets Wednesdays

SAN MARCOS -- Vitas Hospice is hosting a free bereavement support group at 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave. Call 760-744-5535.

Foundation to host Lagoon Days events

CARLSBAD -- The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation is celebrating Lagoon Days 2009 on July 18 with these free events at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Reserve at 760-931-0800 or visit batiquitosfoundation.org:

- 9 a.m. -- American Indian storytelling for children

- 10 a.m. -- Basket weaving for children and adults. Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Sign up by July 11.

- 10 a.m. American Indian environmental stewardship lecture and nature walk.

Hot wax painting workshop to be held

ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Municipal Gallery will hold an "Encaustic Painting with Hot Wax" workshop from noon to 3 p.m. July 25 at 262 E. Grand Ave. Artist Jaime Lyerly will teach the basic techniques and cover everything from history, materials, substrates, tools and safety. Lyerly will also cover layering, collage, incising and transfers. Cost is $65 for members and $75 for nonmembers. Register at 760-480-4101 or visit escondidoarts.org.

Free workshop on long-term care planning

ESCONDIDO -- The Elizabeth Hospice Center for Compassionate Care is offering a free workshop on how to escape the financial burdens of long-term care from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 15 at the center, 930 Canterbury Place. A representative from ElderCare Law Firm will speak. Call 760-737-2050.

Multiple sclerosis group to meet

ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group will meet at 1 p.m. July 15 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Booklets will be handed out on "Controlling Spasticity in MS." The meeting is open to anyone with MS, caregivers or family members. Call 760-747-9096.

Lecture on Felicita Park to be held

ESCONDIDO -- Historian Lynn Christenson of the Escondido History Center will conduct a lecture on Felicita Park at 2 p.m. July 15 at the center, 321 N. Broadway. Last year, Felicita Park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about its rich American Indian and pioneer history. The center is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Call 760-743-8207.

Free golf lessons offered for kids

ESCONDIDO -- Meadowlake Golf Course will host free 1-hour golf lessons at 2 p.m. July 11 for kids 7 to 18 at 10333 Meadow Glen Way East. Range balls and junior size clubs will be provided. Call 760-749-1620.

Celebrate summer with classic cars

ENCINITAS -- The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association will host its 11th Annual Encinitas Classic Car Cruise Night on Highway 101 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 16. E Z Pieces will perform at the Encinitas Smog Test Center at 682 S. Coast Highway 101, and classic cars will line the historical highway from D to K streets. Free. Every car in attendance is eligible for an award; there is no cost for displaying cars. Call 760-943-1950.

Telescope, astronomy demonstration set

OCEANSIDE -- Oceanside Photo and Telescope will host a telescope and astronomy demonstration at 10 a.m. July 18 at 918 Mission Ave. About 40 astronomy, telescope and other associated organizations and manufacturers will show off their latest gear and offer free mini-seminars. Food will be available for purchase, with proceeds donated to the Boy Scouts. Raffle tickets are free at the ticket booth before 5 p.m. Winner must be present for the 6 p.m. drawing. Visit optcorp.com.

Volunteer orientations for animal center

RANCHO SANTA FE -- The Helen Woodward Animal Center is holding volunteer orientations from 9 a.m. to noon July 18, Aug. 1, and Oct. 17 at 6461 El Apajo Road. Volunteer opportunities are available for ages 14 and up. For an application, call 858-756-4117 or visit animalcenter.org.

Labrador rescuers host adoption

DEL MAR -- Labrador Rescuers will hold an adoption from 10 a.m. to noon July 19 at PETCO, 2749 Via de la Valle. Call 619-819-0234 or visit labrescuers.org.

Ceramics class for adults

FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook School of the Arts will host a "Mudslinger" ceramics class from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays from July 15 through Aug. 12 at 310 E. Alvarado St. Cost is $95, plus $5 firing fees and $10 for a 25-pound bag of clay. Register at 760-728-6383 or at fallbrookschoolofthearts.org.

Fallbrook class to celebrate 30-year reunion

FALLBROOK --- Fallbrook Union High School Class of 1979 will celebrate its 30th reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 8 at Pala Casino, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. Registration deadline is Aug 1. For tickets and registration, visit fallbrookhs.org and select "alumni."

Writers Read group to meet

FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Writers Read, a free monthly gathering of writers and readers, invites the community to a "Midsummer Night's Reading" at 6 p.m. July 15 at Cafe des Artistes, 103 S. Main St. The reading features poets Marte Broehm and R.D. 'Duke' Skaff, followed by an open mic. Writers are encouraged to bring original poetry, short fiction and creative nonfiction for an evening of reading, a glass of wine, supper and conversation. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call 760-522-1064 or e-mail kbgressitt@aol.com. Visit kbgressitt.com/fallbrooks-writers-read.

Senior circle to host talk

FALLBROOK -- Urologist Sreenivas Vemulapalli will speak on "Therapies for Enlarged Prostate and Urinary Difficulties" at 2 p.m. July 15 at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive, sponsored by the Fallbrook Chapter of the Senior Circle. Free. Refreshments; door prizes. Reserve at 760-731-8433.

Muslim, Middle Eastern students need host families

NORTH COUNTY -- The Center for Cultural Interchange and Future Leaders Exchange and Youth Exchange Study programs need host families for foreign exchange students for the 2009-10 school year. The deadline to place students in host homes is Aug. 1. Call 847-549-0712 or e-mail staci@sdr-communications.com.