New Hadassah group to meet

CARLSBAD -- A new group of Hadassah in the North Coastal area is named Chofit Hadassah and will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. July 1 for a social of wine, cheese and conversation. Reserve to rinkies@att.net.

Class of 1974 reunion to be held

VISTA -- The Vista High School class of 1974 will hold its 35-year reunion from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Brengle Terrace Park, Area 6, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. The cost is $5 per person for the park site rental. Reserve by July 15, payable in money order or check to Frank Rojano, 1299 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista 92084. Call 619-208-6454 or 760-415-0144.

Oceanside student's patriotic essay displayed in Washington, D.C.

OCEANSIDE -- The Armed Services YMCA, the nation's leading nonprofit organization supporting military families, has recognized an award-winning essay written by third-grader Kiana Tuzon of Oceanside. On May 13, Kiana's essay was awarded second place in the third- and fourth-grade category at a Capital Hill luncheon in Washington, D.C. Kiana received a $100 savings bond for her essay and it will be displayed in the U.S. Senate's historic Russell Rotunda from June 29 through July 2 in an exhibit sponsored by U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl.

Moonlight Angels Auxiliary needs volunteers

VISTA -- The Moonlight Angels Auxiliary needs volunteers who can sell tickets at every show this summer at the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Assignments include walking through the audience promoting and selling tickets; ticket writers, who sit at tables and fill in the names and phone numbers on multiple ticket purchases; and supervisors, who coordinate the volunteers, keep records and reconcile the cash receipts. Supervisors must have previous experience or attend an orientation at 6 p.m. July 8 at the amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Volunteers who work three or more nights receive a season T-shirt. All volunteers are invited to stay and watch the show after their shift. Call 760-822-0383.

Summer Horse Program

RAMONA -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego-Ramona Branch and High Valley Ranch will provide a summer camp for beginners ages 6-14 from 8 a.m. to noon July 13 -17 or Aug. 10-14 at 25955 Highway 78. The cost is $125 for one week. The ranch will make a $25 donation to the club for each registration. Students will learn horse safety, care, grooming techniques, horse equipment, horse anatomy and stall maintenance as well as basic western style arena riding and riding balance techniques. Register at the Club, 622 E St. Call 760-789-8203.

Ballet dance camp offered

SAN MARCOS -- New West Ballet will hold summer dance camp for children ages 4-9 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 6 through 10 at the studio, 968 Rancheros Drive, # W. The cost is $125. No experience necessary. A finale presentation will be at 7 p.m. July 10.

A workshop for dances ages 10-13 will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in ballet, tap, lyrical jazz, stage makeup and sewing. The cost is $175. Register to 760-741-3838.

Youth poetry society program to start

SAN MARCOS -- The San Marcos Library Youth Poetry Society for teens will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, July 7 through Aug. 18. Participants are invited to bring one or two original poems to showcase at our first session. Please register by e-mailing sandra.coleman@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 891-3011.

Hallmark Ornament Collectors Club to meet

ESCONDIDO -- The Hallmark Ornament Collectors Club will meet at 7 p.m. July 7 at CC's Hallmark, 322A W. El Norte Parkway. Please bring a chair. Call 760-743-4707.

Meditation sessions to be held

ESCONDIDO -- OASIS will have meditation sessions from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. on Tuesdays from July 7 to 28 at 280 E. Via Rancho Parkway. The instructor is Melynnique Seabrook who will teach how to heal negative emotions through meditation. Cost is $18 for four sessions. OASIS processing fee is $5. Register to 760-432-0635.

Free smoke alarms for seniors

NORTH COUNTY -- The Burn Institute, community volunteers and members of various North County Fire Departments will take part in a collaborative effort to install lifesaving smoke alarms for qualified seniors living within San Diego County in March, April and May. Seniors residing within San Diego County who are 55 years or older, own their own home and do not have a working smoke alarm qualify for this free life-saving program. Call to make an appointment at 858-541-2277, ext. 15 or e-mail glammers@burninstitute.org.