FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Moose Lodge No. 1992 is sponsoring a drive to help people displaced in the Rice Canyon fire, according to lodge Gov. Lee Robertson, who lost his home in the Valley Oaks mobile home park fire.

People who wish to donate items such as toiletries or clothing can drop them off at the lodge at 842 S. Main St. Those in need may pick the items up there as well. Information: (760) 728-8670.

Woman's Club to host teen party

FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Woman's Club will sponsor its third annual "Rockin' With Santa" party for 50 teens from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Abby Reinke Center at Camp Pendleton. The teens are children of Marines, who are either deployed or who have been injured in combat. The party is an expression of appreciation from Fallbrook Woman's Club members for what the Marines do.

A highlight of the party will be when the chi

ldren choose and wrap presents for their parents from a selection provided by the club. FedEx will provide a pizza party and each teen will receive a goodie bag containing items such as gift certificates from various eateries, donated memorabilia from sports teams and donated items from local businesses.

Donations are welcome. Make checks payable to Fallbrook Woman's Club and mark them "teen party." Information: Jan Bongiovanni, (760) 728-5413.

Library to host family craft night

FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road, will sponsor a family craft night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Participants can make embellished candles. All materials will be supplied. Sign up at the reference desk. Information: (760) 728-2373.

Chamber seeks auction items

FALLBROOK - Items are needed for a silent auction that will be held during the 63rd annual Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce recognition banquet and award ceremony taking place Jan. 19 at the Officers Club on Camp Pendleton.

Items welcome include gift certificates, jewelry, sports tickets, event tickets, time shares, weekend getaways, floral arrangements, golf clubs, bistro sets, fountains, sports memorabilia, art work, a stereo, TV, an MP3 player and themed baskets. Information: (760) 728-5845, Ruthie@fallbrookchamber.com.

Art show opening postponed

FALLBROOK - The opening of Richard Stergulz's art show has been postponed until Nov. 3. The art exhibit, "The Gods Come to Fallbrook," will run through Nov. 24 at the Pinnell Gallery, 124 N. Main St. The free opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3. Information: (760) 728-8870.

Grandmothers Club to gather Nov. 1

ESCONDIDO - The Grandmothers Club will meet for a Thanksgiving dinner at noon Nov. 1 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Installation of officers will follow.

Officers elected are Regina Ralston, president; Marie Di Ciano, first vice president; Marie Scudder, secretary; Marilyn Parretta, treasurer; Betty Huff, past president; Beth Bradsher, membership; Ada Jones, Elda Jones and Genevieve Burns, trustees; Betty Falc, chaplain; Mary Warren, flag bearer; Sarai Claudio, historian; Connie Saffiate, marshal; and Diane Polinski, musician. Information: (760) 745-5719.

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. Trimester processing fee is $3. Call (760) 432-0635.

• "Mature Driving" will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2. The refresher course will review rules of the road, accident prevention and compensating for the effects of aging on driving performance. Cost is $11.

• Musician Heloise Love will present "Wee Little Bit of Scottish and Irish Music" from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Nov. 5. Cost is $6.

• Tutor coordinator Carolyn Collins will present "Holiday Stories and Crafts for Children" from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 5. Enjoy children's holiday stories and make a simple craft that can be created with a student or grandchild. Cost is $4.

Poetry event slated for Nov. 4

ESCONDIDO - Poets INC (Inland North County) and the Escondido Arts Partnership will host poets Joe Milosch and Stephen McDonald at 1 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 142 W. Grand Ave. Light refreshments will be served at the free event. An open reading will follow the featured poets. Information: http://www.escondidoarts.org/education.htm.

NAMI to host art sale and auction

ESCONDIDO - The North Inland National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, will hold an art sale and auction from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Proceeds will benefit NAMI, Rady Children's Hospital and Wounded Warriors at Camp Pendleton.

Artists who may be interested in taking part are invited to call Arlene Cawthorne at (760) 739-2988 or aec3@pph.org.

Woman's Club to meet Nov. 5

ESCONDIDO - The Woman's Club of Escondido will hold a luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. Nov. 5 at its clubhouse, 751 N. Rose St. The guest speaker will be Kathy Valenzuela, North County Serenity House executive director. Cost is $8. Reservations: Callie Zurcher, (760) 743-5730.

Artists sought for 'Everyday Heroes' show

ESCONDIDO - The Escondido Art Association invites artists to participate in its November exhibit, "Everyday Heroes," which will now honor the heroes involved in the local wildfires - fire fighters, police officers, neighbors, volunteers and even animals - who have helped during the firestorm.

All entry fees have been waived. Entries must be matted and framing is preferred.

Enter art work from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. The exhibit will run from Nov. 7 through Dec. 1. A public reception will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 10.

Information: Artists Gallery, 760-489-0338; http://www.escondidoartists.org.

Grape Day photos sought

ESCONDIDO - Historian Lucy Berk of Escondido is looking for photos of Grape Day festival participants from communities outside of Escondido for a book she is writing for Arcadia Publishing called "Escondido Grape Day Festivals."

Over the years, many communities and organizations throughout Southern California have participated in the festival with floats, marching groups and bands.

Submission deadline is March 28; the book is set to be released in time for the Grape Day Centennial, Sept. 6, 2008. Information: Lucy Berk, (760) 745-5667, lucyberk@cox.net.

Mineral and gem show planned

SAN DIEGO - "Gem Diego," the San Diego Mineral and Gem Society's annual show, will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Al Bahr Shrine Temple, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road. Admission is $3, $2 for seniors older than 65 and free for children and active military. Information: http://www.sdmg.org.

LIFE at MiraCosta to meet

OCEANSIDE - LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 2 in Room 1068 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Prof. James Cooper from California Western School of Law, will discuss the declining influence of the United States in Latin America in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Hemispheric Free Trade Talks."

At 2:30 p.m., Susanne Bacon, of the Tariiq Khamisa Foundation, will talk about the mission of this nonprofit to "stop killing kids from killing kids." Call (760) 721-8124.

Tri-City Computer Club to meet

OCEANSIDE - The Tri-City Computer Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Salvation Army Community Center, 3935 Lake Boulevard. The program will be on digital photo printing. Information: http://www.tricitycomputerclub.com.

Relay for Life kickoff meeting set

OCEANSIDE - Relay for Life of Oceanside will hold a kickoff meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Flying Bridge restaurant, 1105 N. Coast Highway. The annual Relay for Life of Oceanside will take place April 26 and 27 at MiraCosta College. Cancer survivors, friends and family are invited to fight back in the battle against cancer by getting a group together as a relay team for 24 hours of fun. Relay for Life is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds and to celebrate survivors and remember those lost to the disease. Information: (619) 682-7452 or e-mail silvana.vargas@cancer.org.

MiraCosta holds stargazing parties

OCEANSIDE - MiraCosta College's astronomy program will hold stargazing parties from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 and Dec. 7 and 8 at the college baseball field, weather permitting, 1 Barnard Drive. For cancellation information, directions and maps, go to http://www.tinyurl.com/k4zj6 or call (760) 75702121, Ext. 6201.

Republican meeting rescheduled

OCEANSIDE - The meeting of the Republican Club of North County scheduled for Oct. 25 at the El Camino Country Club has been rescheduled for Nov. 15 due to the fires. The meeting will feature the chairman of the San Diego Republican Party, Tony Krvaric, who will install the new leadership for 2008.

All Republicans are invited. Cost is $20 and includes dinner. Call (760) 717-0566 or e-mail deborahlsimon@yahoo.com.

Hispanic Network to meet

VISTA - The Hispanic Network will meet for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at Earl Warren Hall at the Solana Beach Library, 155 Stevens. The Hispanic Network, sponsored by San Dieguito Alliance, serves Latino community leaders and service providers in the San Dieguito region. Information: (858) 755-6598; htttp://www.sandieguitoalliance.org; SDAlliance4@aol.com.

Recycle e-waste recycling

VISTA - E-World Recyclers will hold a free e-waste recycling event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at 2480 Ash St. All electronic waste, including monitors, televisions and computer parts will be accepted. No appliances or hazardous waste will be accepted. Call (760) 599-0888 or go to http://www.Eworldrecyclers.com.

Solutions for Change holds party

VISTA - The Solutions for Change Kiwanis Club will hold its third annual Friend to Friend Party at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. The program will include refreshments and hors d'oeuvres and information on why this program works, including testimonials from graduates of the program, a live auction and a chance to learn how to make a difference in the lives of people in North County.

Chris and Tammy Megison founded North County Solutions for Change in 1999.This nonprofit organization was established to help solve North County's homeless problem focusing all of its resources on helping homeless families with children.Their mission is to end family homelessness in North County.They work to accomplish this by promoting housing stability, offering opportunities for parents to break the poverty cycle and by improving family health in all areas of emotional, mental, behavioral and spiritual needs.For more information, contact Jana Reznicek, event chairwoman, at (760) 597-7016 or go to http://www.solutionsforchange.org.

Friends and Newcomers to meet

VISTA - Vista Friends and Newcomers will meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 8 at Arcadia Place Retirement Home, 1080 Arcadia Ave. Call (760) 758-4120. The group is selling Entertainment Books for 2008. This is an annual fundraiser that helps the group in its philanthropic endeavors. Call (760) 599-7123.

African violet lovers to meet

VISTA - The Carlsbad African Violet Society will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 31 in the Community Room of the Vista Public Library, 700 Eucalyptus Street, Vista. Barbara Conrad will present a program on pest control. Call (760) 945-1247.

Gallery to host competition

ENCINITAS - Area artists are needed to enter the 13th Annual Small Image Show from Oct. 31 through Nov. 27 at the Offtrack Gallery, 687 S. Coast Highway 101. Call (760) 942-3636; http://www.offtrackgallery.com.

Water districts sponsor sprinkler workshop

RANCHO SANTA FE - The Olivenhain Municipal Water District, the 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.

Celebrate National Animal Shelter Week

RANCHO SANTA FE - The Helen Woodward Animal Center encourages the public to celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, Nov. 4 through Nov. 10 by donating old towels and blankets or volunteering or making a financial donation to help animals and people in need. Find out more by visiting the shelter at 6461 El Apajo Road (or any animal shelter in San Diego County). Information: (858) 756-4117, http://www.animalcenter.org.

International film series at MiraCosta College

CARDIFF -- MiraCosta College continues its popular International Film Series with screenings of films from around the world at 1 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 30 in Room 201 of the San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. All films are presented in the original language with English subtitles. Nov. 9: "Facing Windows" (Italy, 2004) (Rated R). A young working-class wife and mother unlocks a freedom within her heart that she never expected. Directed by Ferzan Ozpetek. Nov. 30: "Curse of the Golden Flower" (China, 2007) (Rated R). A volatile balance of power exists between the king and the queen and his three sons, entailing betrayal, deceit and passion. Directed by Yimou Zhang. Call (760) 757-2121, Ext. 7737 or 7806.

San Elijo Lagoon subject of lecture

CARDIFF -- Join San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy Executive Director and Principal Scientist Doug Gibson for the free lecture entitled "Navigating the Tides: The Future of the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve" at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 in Room 201 at MiraCosta's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. The lecture is part of the San Elijo Lagoon Lecture Series, sponsored by MiraCosta College and the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy. The series is in honor of the 20th anniversary of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy. Information: (760) 436-3944; dstillinger@miracosta.edu.

Recycle used ink cartridges

RANCHO SANTA FE - The public is encouraged to recycle used printer cartridges through the Helen Woodward Animal Center's "Cartridges for Critters" program. Drop the empties and take a moment to meet the center's "recycled" dogs and cats while at the center, 6461 El Apajo Road. Call (858) 756-4117, Ext. 379.

Adult education classes offered

ENCINITAS - San Dieguito Adult School offers free classes to learn English, obtain a GED certificate, earn a high school diploma, and prepare for the citizenship test. Classes are offered Mondays through Thursdays, day and evening hours. For class information and locations, call (760) 753-7073, Ext. 5104 between 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Cancer support group to meet Mondays

ENCINITAS -- Jewish Family Service of San Diego offers the support group for those living through cancer. Caring Community - Living with Cancer, a support group for family, friends and caregivers of people living with cancer, meets from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays in Encinitas. Call (619) 682-2663 for address; http://www.jfssd.org. Advanced registration is required.

Food addicts meet Mondays

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. Call (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 families that 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. Call (760) 639-4601; http://www.compassionatefriends.org.

Center hosts spiritual services

CARLSBAD - Join Rev. Lynn Collins and the LifeWorks Spiritual Center and discover how the power of words and thoughts set the Law of Attraction in motion at 10 a.m. Sundays at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Call (760) 845-7092.

Kids can trick-or-treat at outlet stores

CARLSBAD - Costumed children escorted by their parents are invited to trick-or-treat in a family-friendly environment at participating Carlsbad Premium Outlet stores and at the Information Center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the outlet center, 5620 Paseo del Norte. Bring pets for a Halloween costume contest at 4 p.m. in Center Court. Donation entry fee benefits Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Information: (760) 804-9000.

'Thoughts of Success' workshop offered

CARLSBAD - The workshop on "Creating New Thoughts of Success" will be offered at 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at The Sacred Pathway Bookstore, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 103. Attendees will learn how to envision a new life with happy feelings, how to recognize happiness, and how to receive insights and foresights. Donations. Call (760) 729-2434.

Chocolate class for kids

CARLSBAD - The Carlsbad Recreation Department will offer chocolate candy-making classes, for kids ages 12 and older from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and Dec. 11 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. The hands-on candy making class will introduce students to melting chocolate by microwave oven and to the basic fundamentals of chocolate dipping. This will be accomplished by demonstration and hands on practice. Participants will make a 'take home' box of chocolate-dipped candy favorites such as chocolate dipped dried fruit, peanut clusters, haystacks and peanut butter pretzels.

In addition, Mark, 'The Candy Man' Jacobson will demonstrate how to prepare and dip fresh fruit including strawberries, pineapple, oranges and bananas. Cost is $25 for Carlsbad residents, $35 for nonresidents. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on the day of class. Call (760) 602-4650.

Butler Did It craft show on tap

SAN MARCOS - The Butler Did It craft show will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Old Richland Schoolhouse, 134 Woodland Parkway. A raffle will be held to raise funds for fire victims, with proceeds going to the Red Cross. Information: (760) 497-2281.

Tenors, opera singer to perform

SAN MARCOS - The North County Sunday Soiree will present "Lend Me That Tenor," a concert featuring tenors Max Chodos, Jef Olson and Michael Long, together with opera singer, comedian and author Stephen B. Tanner, at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Meadowlark Church, 1918 Redwing St. Following the concert, classical singers and musicians will participate in an open-mike session. A freewill offering will be accepted.

Information: Therese Holladay at (760) 525-7233, http://www.northcountysundaysoiree.com.

Activities planned at SM Library

SAN MARCOS - The San Marcos branch of the San Diego County Library, 2 Civic Center Drive, will host these events. Information: (760) 891-3000.

• Knitting Club meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

• Gentle Yoga, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7.

• Gary Polster demonstrates how to use the new "Clear View" desktop video available in the library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 8.

• Genealogist and librarian Stephanie Weiner demonstrates how to use various specialized online genealogical databases, 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 in the library's Conference Room.

Native plant club to hold sale

RANCHO BERNARDO - The Lake Hodges Native Plant Club will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 in front the Vons store at 11986 Bernardo Plaza Drive. Many native plants, as well as with other plant species that do well in the area, will be available for sale. Information: (858) 679-7383, http://www.lhnpc.org.

Book sale planned for Nov. 3

RANCHO BERNARDO - The Seven Oaks Library Volunteers will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 in the auditorium at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Road. Those ages 18 and older are welcome. Information: (858) 487-4058.

'Treasure Hunters' book sale set

POWAY - The Friends of the Poway Library will hold "Treasure Hunters" book sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Meeting Room at the library, 13137 Poway Road.

Rare, out of print and hard to find books will be offered at bargain prices. Autographed books and books usually offered only through librarybooksales.org also will be available. Hundreds of hardcover books in excellent condition will be on sale for $1 each; quality children's books will be priced at 25 cents.

A pre-sale for Friends of the Poway Library members will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Friends membership will be available at the door beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Information: John, (858) 513-2862.

Holiday Faire planned in Poway

POWAY - Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado Road, will hold its seventh annual Holiday Faire from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4. The event will feature games, crafts, food and a cake-walk. Information: (858) 451-1200.

RB Fall Festival on tap

4S RANCH - The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce will present its fourth annual RB Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 on Camino del Norte, between Dove Canyon Road and 4S Ranch Parkway.

The festival will feature approximately 350 vendors, food booths, entertainment, children's activities and the popular "Strutt Your Mutt" contest. Owners can register their dogs for the contest at the festival between 9 and 10 a.m. at the Welcome Center Stage or in advance at the chamber office, 11650 Iberia Place, Suite 220, Rancho Bernardo. Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in the best trick, best costume and best behavior competitions. Entry fee is $5 per family, and dogs can be entered in more than one competition.

Information: (858) 487-1767.

PFLAG chapter to meet

RANCHO BERNARDO - The San Diego North County Inland chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays), a parent-led support group, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Community Room of the San Diego National Bank building, 16789 Bernardo Center Drive. Entry is through the double doors facing Bernardo Center Drive.

Information: Sue Fine, (858) 673-4560; Barbara Wohlmuth, (858) 485-6480; or pflag4sdnocnty@san.rr.com.

Disaster survival workshop offered

POWAY - Residents can learn basic skills for surviving disaster at a free City/Urban Survival Workshop scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Poway Community Center auditorium, 13094 Civic Center Drive.

The workshop will be led by Tom Beasley and Susan Conniry, authors of "Ready or Not, A Disaster Survival Handbook."

Information: (858) 668-4460.

Medicare seminar offered

RANCHO BERNARDO - Health insurance specialist Patty Ann Born will present a seminar on Medicare/HMOs and Part D of the prescription drug program from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 9 at Rancho Bernardo Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite K-14. Reservations are suggested. Call (858) 487-2640 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.

RB Sunrise Rotary adds new member

RANCHO BERNARDO - The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club recently welcomed Michael Rennie, associate director of the Poway Center for Performing Arts Foundation, as its newest member.

A 16-year veteran of the nonprofit arts world, Rennie has worked at theaters in Florida, Arizona and San Diego. He oversees all marketing efforts for the PCPA Foundation's Professional Performance Series, with a focus on advertising, public relations and development and management of the foundation's Web site, http://www.powayarts.com. He is a semi-professional guitarist who plays regularly throughout San Diego.