FALLBROOK - The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County installed officers and new directors for the 2007-08 year at its July board meeting.

Installed as officers were:

Kent Borsch, president; Mary Mack, first vice president; Jack Rockwell, second vice president; Donna Reisbeck-Stoewer, secretary; Mike Boman, treasurer.

New directors installed for two-year terms were: Tracey Moe, CRC Health Group Inc.; Doug Woods, auto dealer; Kelly O'Donnell, Temecula Valley Bank; Mark Fabela, Coldwell Banker; Patrick Marelly, Loan Warehouse.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is a nonprofit organization. Its mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring adults

Methods used to achieve this mission include activities in:

• character and leadership development.

• education and career development.

• the arts.

• health and life skills.

• sports, fitness and recreation.

During the school year the club reaches more than 700 children through its program activities.

For more information on the club, call (760) 728-5871

Knitting group to meet

FALLBROOK - The Senior Knit Wits will meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 at the Fallbrook Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane to continue with their ongoing project of knitting many items for the families of the Marines serving overseas. Members are urged to attend and bring their projects to "show and tell." Donations of yarn and needles are welcome. Drop them off at the senior center. Call (760) 728-9074.

In addition, the seniors are planning a trip to the Palm Springs Follies on Nov. 22. Cost is $70 for the ticket and bus transportation. Sign up at the center or call Mijo at (760) 728-6537. Seating assigned as soon as payment is received.

Fashion show to benefit library

FALLBROOK - Fallbrook Eastern Star members will sponsor a fashion show to benefit the Fallbrook Library Building Fund from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Masonic Lodge at 203 Rockycrest Road. The show will feature fashions by Donna's Unique Boutique of Fallbrook. The event will feature luncheon, the fashion show and door prizes. Tickets are $10 and available at Major Market or through Wanda Jordan at (760) 723-1371.

Birding hike set for Aug. 11

FALLBROOK - The Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve, located between Temecula and Fallbrook, will host its first-ever birding hike from 6 to 10 a.m. Aug. 11. The tour will be led a professional bird monitor who will help hikers identify birds by sight and sound. A docent also will be on hand to orient hikers to the reserve environment from its natural history to research programs.

This hike requires moderate to strenuous physical activity. Bring good boots, water and binoculars. A $10 donation is suggested to support the docent program. Hikes have a 12-person limit. Contact Spring Strahm at (760) 728-9446 for reservations, directions and further information.

Teaching series continues

BONSALL - "Identity Theft: Recovering Your Priceless Identity in Christ," a six-part teaching series by Pastor Mike Fleischmann, continues Aug. 12 at Riverview Evangelical Free Church. Service times are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The church is at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane. For information, call (760) 941-1430 or visit www.refc.org.

Booksigning set at art gallery

FALLBROOK - Author Rebecca Farnbach, accompanied by local historian Margaret Ray, will sign copies of her book "Images of America: Fallbrook" from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Brandon Gallery. Farnbach will discuss the photos in the book.

Many of the images were donated by the Fallbrook Historical Society and from pioneer families of the valley. Others are intended to be reminders of happy hours spent barefoot on a tricycle or wading in De Luz Creek, churning homemade ice cream, proudly showing garden produce or putting on a play at school.

This is Farnbach's third "Images of America" book published by Arcadia Publishing. She co-authored similar books about Temecula and Murrieta with Loretta Barnett and Marvin Curran.

For information about the gallery, call Rita Miller at (760) 728-6281. Farnbach can be contacted at sunbrook@hotmail.com, (951) 699-5148 or (951) 775-6057.

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.

• Audiologist David Illich will conduct and interpret a professional hearing test at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 13. A copy of the test is provided. Illich also will give advice on hearing aids. Call for space availability.

• An Alzheimer's disease support group will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Information: Luna Odland, (760) 746-4687.

• Ophthalmologist Irene Chennell will conduct glaucoma and cataract screening at 9 a.m. Aug. 16. She also will answer questions about eye problems. Call for space availability.

Post polio group to meet Aug. 14

ESCONDIDO - The North County Post Polio Group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway, in the Joslyn Senior Center complex.

Dr. Bradley Schnierow will present "Sleep Disorders and Chronic Pain," discussing sleep disorders and pain from post polio syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Schnierow is a specialist who is board certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine, as well as the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is an assistant clinical professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, director of the UCSD Sleep Disorder program and a staff physician at Scripps Memorial Hospital.

Information: Mary Clare Schlesinger, (760) 741-5075, postpolio@cox.net.

Diabetes support group to meet

ESCONDIDO - A free diabetes support group for diabetics and their spouses, relatives and friends, will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Graybill Auditorium at Palomar Medical Center, 555 E. Valley Parkway. Information: (858) 613-4164.

Senior Anglers to meet Aug. 17

ESCONDIDO - The Senior Anglers of Escondido will meet at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Members of the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary will present a program on boating safety, marine environmental pollution awareness and the auxiliary.

The Senior Anglers will take a trip to Silver Lake and the surrounding lakes in September for a week of fishing.

Information: (760) 723-3350, http://www.senioranglersofescondido.org.

Berkley Hart to give benefit concert

ELFIN FOREST - The duo of Berkley Hart will perform at The Escondido Creek Conservancy's sixth annual "Concerts on the Creek" benefit program at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 in an outdoor setting at a ranch in Elfin Forest.

The event will feature a catered dinner and beverages. Admission is $50. Tickets and information: http://www.escondidocreek.org, (760) 471-9354, information@escondidocreek.org.

Proceeds will benefit the conservancy, which is a nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and protection of the natural open space within the Escondido Creek watershed.

Hearing loss group to meet Sept. 8

ESCONDIDO - The Hearing Loss Association of Escondido will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 8 in the Joslyn Senior Center auditorium, 210 Park Ave. The guest speaker will be audiologist Margie Houston. There will be no August meeting. For information, call Sylvia at (760) 745-5408.

Free concert series continues

ESCONDIDO - The free Saturday Backyard summer concert series, featuring local recording artists, is held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays in the amphitheater at the Community Reformed Church, 777 W. Felicita Road. Information: http://www.myspace.com/backyardesco.

Asian-inspired gourd art will be on display

VALLEY CENTER - Asian-inspired gourd art made by members of the Fallbrook Gourd Patch will be on display from Aug. 11 through the end of September at the Valley Center Library, 29200 Cole Grade Road.

Group members will meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 at the library and listen to guest speaker Betty Finch, co-author of "The Immortal Molded Gourds of Mr. Zhang Cairi." Generously illustrated, this book reveals the how-tos of the art form once reserved for royalty. A potluck lunch will follow the meeting.

For information, call Barbara McDermott at (760) 743-3710.

History discussion set at library

ESCONDIDO - Notorious 1850s' California bandit, Jack Powers, will be the topic of a history discussion at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Monthly discussions are hosted by the San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association. For information, call Ron Hinrichs at (760) 746-8380.

Walk to fight against breast cancer

SAN DIEGO - Join Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a four-mile walk to save lives Oct. 21 in Balboa Park. The nationwide series of noncompetitive walking events, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, heightens awareness of breast cancer and raises money for research, education, advocacy and patient services. Information and registration: (619) 682-7462, http://www.cancer.org/stridesonline.

OGHS 30-year reunion planned

ESCONDIDO - The Orange Glen High School class of 1977 will hold its 30-year reunion Aug. 18 at the Vineyard in Escondido. For information, go to http://www.oghs1977.com, http://www.classmates.com or call (951) 303-8218.

'Healthy Living' program on tap

ESCONDIDO - In preparation for "Healthy Aging" month, Palomar Pomerado Health will bring preventive health information to the community from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16 in Graybill Auditorium at the Palomar Medical Center, 555 E. Valley Parkway.

The free "Healthy Living, Test Your Knowledge" event will examine participants' knowledge on common health threats, while providing information on preventive measures toward cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes.

The interactive forum will offer the community an opportunity for a question-and-answer session with Dr. Donald Herip, who is board-certified in family practice, preventive medicine and occupational medicine.

Registration: (800) 628-2880.

The lecture is one in a quarterly series offered by Palomar Pomerado Health. The next lecture topic is "Diabetes Health" on Nov. 6.

Hospital to host weight loss support group

ENCINITAS -- Sharp Memorial Hospital's Surgical Weight Loss Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Sharp Memorial Rehabilitation Center, Pain Rooms E & F, 2999 Health Center Drive. (800) 82-SHARP, http://www.sharp.com.

Group to hear about near-death experience

ENCINITAS - The local affiliate of the International Association of Near-Death Studies will host the talk by a local San Diego woman who had a transformative near-death experience from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18 in the San Diego County Credit Union building, 501 N. El Camino Real. Cost is $5. (619) 244-8495, (760) 943-8126, http://www.iands.org.

Post-op weight-loss group to meet

ENCINITAS - The Sharp Memorial Hospital Surgical Weight-Loss Program will host a meeting of the Post-Operative Surgical Weight-Loss Prevention and Relapse Support Group from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Sharp Memorial Rehabilitation Center, Pain Rooms E & F, 2999 Health Center Drive. (800) 82-SHARP, http://www.sharp.com.

Course offered for families of mentally ill

ENCINITAS - A12-week family to family education course, sponsored by the National Alliance for Mental Illness, will meet weekly from 6 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 21 in the San Diego Credit Union building, 501 N. El Camino Real. (760) 722-3754.

Stitchers meet at credit union

ENCINITAS - Torrey Pine Needlers, a local chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America Inc., holds its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month, in the community room of the San Diego Credit Union, 501 El Camino Real. (760) 598-7885.

Center seeks volunteers

ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Senior Center is seeking volunteer drivers to take senior citizens to the pharmacy, senior center, doctors' appointments, grocery stores, etc. Volunteers will be responsible for transporting senior citizens in private vehicles and will be reimbursed the current annual IRS rate per mile. (760) 943-2256.

Volunteers sought by history society

ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Historical Society needs docents for two hours of help on Fridays and Saturdays, twice a month. Docents will attend an orientation meeting which describes the duties of the docent. A hand book and local history booklets will be given to help with emergency procedures and local history. (760) 753-5726.

Class teaches better decision-making skills

CARLSBAD - The Sacred Pathway Bookstore will host the workshop on "How to

Make Better Decisions" at 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at the store, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive,

Suite 103. The class will discuss how to discover and uncover our talents and desires, while creating positive momentums to achieve personal success and happiness. (760) 505-0004, http://www.SwissSystem.com.

Essenes subject of Aug. 18 discussion

CARLSBAD - The Humanistic Jewish Congregation ofSan Diego will present the informative discussion on "Who Were the Essenes," the Jewish sect who settled in Qumran and created the Dead Sea Scrolls at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 18 at the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe St. Madrikha Beverly and Cantor Debby will lead Shabbat Services and the following discussion. Oneg will follow. (858) 549-3088, info@hjcsd.org.

Dead Sea Scrolls subject of talk

CARLSBAD - Pilgrim Church will host the forum examining the Dead Sea Scrolls from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Aug. 19 at the church, 2020 Chestnut St. Chuck Yash, from the San Diego Museum of Natural History, will show a short video before answering questions about the exhibit currently at the museum.(760) 720-1892.

Gallery to host dual art exhibit

CARLSBAD - "Natural Connections," the new exhibition of paintings and ceramic sculptures by San Diego State University art professors Gail Roberts and Joanne Hayakawa, will open Aug. 12 and run through Oct. 18 at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery at the Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Lane. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Wednesdays. The exhibit will explore the effects of 25 years of professional and personal dialogue between these two artists, who have been colleagues and close friends since 1982. The artists will lecture on their works at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Schulman Auditorium at the library. (760) 434-2904, (760) 602-2021, http://www.carlsbadca.gov/arts.

Chamber counsels small businesses

CARLSBAD - The Small Business Success Center, in the CarlsbadChamber of Commerce office, has a regular schedule of counselorswho donate their time to help business entrepreneurs. The center also hosts workshops and financial consultations to meet the needs of new and growing businesses. (760) 931-8400, akorogi@carlsbad.org, http://www.carlsbad.org.

Networkers meet at Marie Callender's

CARLSBAD - Le Tip of Carlsbad meets for breakfast and business referral networking at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Marie Callender's, 5980 Avenida Encinas. (760) 877-7759.

North County Idol deadline is Aug. 11

OCEANSIDE - The deadline is fast approaching for open auditions for the next North County Idol to be filmed in KOCT Oceanside television studios on Aug. 11. Contestants must apply no later than Aug. 8 by calling for an appointment at (760) 598-5295.

North County Idol hopefuls must fill out and return an application form, be given an audition appointment time and bring a CD of their music and a $20 registration fee with them to their audition. Only contestants who have pre-registered will be entered in the competition. Contestants receive a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize, appear in a KOCT-TV special and in the North County Cobra's semipro football half-time shows in person and on TV. Call (760) 598-5295 for an appointment and more information.

Dog adoption event set

RANCHO BERNARDO - The Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals, a nonprofit pet rescue organization specializing in small dogs, will hold a dog adoption event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at Kahoots Animals and Supplies, 11965 Bernardo Plaza Drive. Information: (619) 466-0426.

Arts and crafts classes offered

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

• "Paper Lace Card Making" class: 10:30 to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15. Learn how to use rubber stamps to make elegant lace accents for cards or other projects. Cost of $20 includes supplies.

• "Kodomo Craft" classes. Make a book/purse, drawer boxes from discarded gift boxes, an origami gift box or vellum envelopes and cards using Kodomo's Bingata rubber stamps. Four classes will be held Aug. 11 and 12. Cost of $29 per class includes supplies.

Senior nutrition class offered

POWAY - A free senior nutrition class will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Centre for Health Care at the Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road.

The class will cover easy and creative meal planning that can help increase mental acuteness, resistance to illness, higher energy levels, faster recuperation time and better management of chronic health problems.

The class is part of the Centre for Health Care's "Healthy Living Series." Reservations: (858) 613-8900 (press 1).

Learn how to make kosher pickles

SCRIPPS RANCH - The workshop "The Art of the Kosher Pickle" will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Chabad Educational Center, Scripps Ranch, 10785 Pomerado Road.

Participants can learn how to make the great American kosher dill while learning about its history.

Cost of $15 per person or $25 per couple includes one jar of pickles. R.S.V.P. to Rabbi Motte Fradkin at (858) 547-0076, Ext. 3052, or mfradkin@chasd.org.

RB club names Rotarian of the Year

RANCHO BERNARDO - The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club has named Paul Sullivan as its Rotarian of the Year.

Sullivan is chairman of the club's Membership Committee, and under his stewardship over the past year, the club has grown by 20 new members.

Sullivan is chief financial officer of the YMCA of San Diego County. He and his wife, LeAnn, have three sons ages 18, 23 and 25.

Information: http://www.rbsunrise.org.

Services offered for seniors

RANCHO BERNARDO - The following free services will be offered at Rancho Bernardo Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite K-14.

• Blood-pressure checks given by a nurse, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. No appointment is needed.

• Legal advice given by a local attorney, Mondays. Call for a 20-minute appointment.

• Free consultations with certified financial planner Jeanni Harrison, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14. Call for a 45-minute appointment.

• Simple wills created for seniors ages 55 and older, Aug. 24 and 31. Call for an appointment with an attorney. This service is offered on the last two Fridays of each month.

• Hearing tests given by audiologist Dr. Judy Horning, 11 a.m. to noon Aug. 27. Call for an appointment.

Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Call (858) 487-2640.

Sewing club to meet Aug. 11 and 15

SAN MARCOS - The Sew What's New Club will hold a free meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 11 and 15 at Martins Sewing Center, 711 Center Drive, Suite 104.

The group meets to learn about new products and ideas in the world of machine sewing -- quilting, embroidery, clothing, etc. Participants also share their projects. Everyone who shares receives a gift. Classes at Martins Sewing Center also are discussed.

Information and registration: (760) 739-8222, (800) 401-8151.

VFW Post 3795 to meet

SAN MARCOS - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3795 holds its general meetings at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the post, 212 W. Mission Road. The next meeting will be held Aug. 11. New members are welcome.

Members are encouraged to attend and share their ideas on how the post can best serve its members and provide a better post and canteen.

The Ladies Auxiliary meets at 2 p.m. the second Saturday. New members are needed and are welcome to bring their ideas on how to better serve the post's members and the community.

Information: (760) 744-3795.

SM Lions seek new members

SAN MARCOS - The San Marcos Lions Club is looking for people to join its biweekly meetings. The Lions Club is a nonprofit service organization that provides an opportunity for its members to give something back to their communities. Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired.

The San Marcos Lions Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Spaghetti Factory. Information: Ish Lopez, (760) 744-5203.

Aglow group to meet Aug. 11

RANCHO BERNARDO - Aglow International North County San Diego will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at Coco's restaurant, 16759 Bernardo Center Drive. Ann Keane will speak on "Grasping Your Prophetic Destiny."

An optional breakfast is available for $8.

Information: Lueann Grosdidier, (858) 451-8668; Kim Rohde, (858) 451-8668.

Course explores prime time TV history

SAN MARCOS - Palomar College's Radio and TV Department will offer a new class this fall that will take students on a trip back in time to relive six decades of American prime time television. The course, RTV 101 "History of Prime Time TV," will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room ES-20 on campus, 1140 W. Mission Road. The course number is 74743.

Information: Associate Professor Pat Hahn, (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2964, or phahn@palomar.edu. Enrollment: http://www.palomar.edu.

LIFE at MiraCosta to meet

OCEANSIDE - LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 10 in Room 1068 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. "Issues and Answers" will feature one or more current topics for discussion by LIFE members. At 2:30 p.m., Jim Viall, senior instructor at the Gemological Institute in Carlsbad, will talk about the GIA being a surprising gem in North County, its history and the various services it provides. (760) 721-8124.

O'side Library system closed Aug. 10

OCEANSIDE - The entire Oceanside Public Library system will be closed for a Staff Development Day on Aug. 10, as part of the library's Strategic Plan for 2007. Facilities affected include the Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, Community Computer Center and the Oceanside READS Literacy Center. In addition, both library bookmobiles will not be in service that day. Normal service hours will resume Aug. 11. Library materials can still be returned in the drop boxes located in front of the Civic Center and Mission Branch libraries. (760) 435-5560.

American GI Forum holds Mariachi concert fundraiser

OCEANSIDE - The American GI Forum Oceanside chapter will sponsor a Mariachi concert scholarship fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 15 at Martin Luther King Middle School, 1290 Ivey Ranch Road. Proceeds will benefit high school students in the Advancement Via Individual Determination program. The concert, with support from San Diego Gas and Electric, will feature dinner and a performance by Mariachi Chula Vista. Tickets for dinner and reserved seating cost $25. Make checks payable to AGIF and send to 1233 Langford St., Oceanside, CA 92058; or call Pete Magana at (760) 757-6276, Johnny Lozano at (760) 724-1890, John Herrera at (760) 724-2508, Manny Astorga at (760) 721-1579 or Rod Sandoval at (760) 630-5198.

Grace Chapel screens Friday films

OCEANSIDE - Grace Chapel of the Coast runs family-friendly films the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. The old Crest Theater is now occupied by Grace Chapel and the facility boasts one of the largest screens in all of San Diego County, located at 102 N. Freeman St., just southeast of coast highway and Mission Avenue.

Movies vary from feel-good dramas to action packed science fiction, to fun and exciting animated adventures. Entrance is free and there are concessions available including sodas and popcorn. (760) 754-2974.

O'side 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.

VFW holds shrimp boil

VISTA - VFW Post 7041 will hold a Low Country Shrimp Boil from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 at the post at 1717 E. Vista Way, Suite 117. The menu includes 1/4 pound of Kielbasa, 1/2 pound of shrimp in shell, three red bliss potatoes, 1/2 ear of corn, two small onions and one carrot served with sourdough bread, cocktail sauce, lemon wedges and Dijon mustard. Cost is $10 per person with pre-purchased tickets and $12 at the door. (760) 724-7041.

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 will also 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.

Tri-City Computer Club to meet

OCEANSIDE - The Tri-City Computer Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Salvation Army Community Center, 3935 Lake Blvd. The club will present a program covering the topics presented at the Southwest PC User's Groups Conference in July. To reserve lunch prior to the meeting, call (760) 631-8279 by the day before the meeting. For more information on the club, go to http://www.tricitycomputerclub.com.

Tournament benefits Casa de Amparo

VISTA - The eighth annual Fore the Children Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 20 at Vista Valley Country Club to benefit Casa de Amparo, an Oceanside nonprofit organization providing child abuse prevention and treatment services throughout San Diego County.

Player check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. and a shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. Tickets cost $250 and include golf, lunch and an awards dinner.

Live and silent auction items include a Fred Couples-signed Masters 2006 Golf Tournament flag, a seven-day Caribbean or Mexican cruise for two via Holland American Cruise Line and four VIP tickets to "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" accompanied by a backstage tour. (760) 754-5500, Ext. 29.

League looking for volleyball coach

OCEANSIDE - The U.S. Youth Volleyball League is looking for a volleyball instructor for its Oceanside site. Applicants must be able to work well with youths and have played or coached volleyball at high school, club or college level. The instructor will demonstrate volleyball skills, help set up volleyball drills and run game days. Time requirement is Sept. 12 to Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays.

The USYVL is an instructional league that operates in a coed format for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. The organization's mission is to provide every child with a chance to learn and play volleyball in a fun, safe, supervised, low-pressure environment. Every child plays and learns the game with an emphasis on sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork. (888) 988-7985, Ext. 221.