News, announcements and events from around the area:
Senior computer class to graduate
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Senior Citizens Club will graduate its current class June 15. New classes begin June 22. Classes contain no more than six students and feature 18 hours of instruction. They take the student through starting the computer to e-mail and print artist graphics. Classes take place Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Fallbrook Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane. For information, call (760) 728-4498.
ROP classes being offered
FALLBROOK -- Computer classes being offered through the Regional Occupational Program will be offered from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning the week of June 21 at Fallbrook Union High School at 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane. The classes are for people who know little about the computer applications Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Students will learn these applications and how to use the Internet. Classes are open to people 16 and older and are free. Class sizes are limited. To register, contact Karen Ricci at (760) 723-6300, Ext. 3211.
Dog obedience classes offered
FALLBROOK -- Dog obedience classes will be offered from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays from June 26 through July 31 or Aug. 28 through Oct. 2 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.
The class provides training for dogs and puppies 12 weeks and older. The first class will be indoor instruction in a classroom and people should not bring their dogs. Fee is $55 for the six-week session. Call (760) 728-1671.
Class of 1969 plans 35th reunion
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Union High School Class of 1969 will have its 35th reunion July 16 through 18 at the Pala Casino Resort and Spa. Activities include an ice breaker July 16, brunch, golf, cocktail party and dinner dance July 17, and a farewell brunch July 18.
Cost is $70 for singles and $130 for couples for the dinner dance. Hotel accommodations are available. For information, call Carol Maynard at (760) 742-3482 or visit www.fuhsreunion.com.
Skatepark reopens
ENCINITAS -- The grand reopening of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA skatepark is set for 1 p.m. today and will include the dedication of a new vert ramp, which was acquired and donated by Target.
Shaun White, the Carlsbad native who is one of the nation's top snowboarders and skateboarders, and BMX pro Mat Hoffman will host the event. There will be a demonstration by top pro skateboarders and BMX riders, an autograph signing session and a silent auction featuring items donated by the athletes. There will also be an open skate session for YMCA members.
The renovated 33,000-square-foot park features two new concrete bowls, including a clover bowl and a kidney bowl, and a 15,000 square foot-street course and vert ramp.
Boys & Girls Clubs name winners
CARLSBAD -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Foundation recently awarded 25 Leonard & Edith Polster Scholarships to area youngsters at the Olympic Resort and Spa at a dinner hosted by the Polsters.
Scholarship recipients were Dina and Tara Amin, Sage Browning, Sarah Broyles, Angela Copado, Lucia Cruz, Charles Figueroa, Lizandro Garcia, Francisco Gomez, Kelsey Hamilton, Tammy Han, Lindsay Harland, Arturo Hernandez, Blakely Low, Eric Lucatero, Arina Lumetta, Kahle Oringer, Roselani Ortega-Parr, Jovianne Pereyra, Ariel Ramos, Albert Rivera, Estrellita Rodriguez, Alexander Sandoval, Stephanie Tashiro, Sergey Vartanov, Karlee Vilsack and Brittani Day West.
The Polsters, Rancho Santa Fe residents, established the Scholarship Program in 1988, "to give something back to the community." To date, more than 400 students in the San Dieguito, Carlsbad and Oceanside high school districts have received financial support totaling over $500,000 for their college education -- an award program supported entirely by the Polsters.
For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Foundation, call Jon Greene at (858) 720-2188 or e-mail jgreene@bgcsdto.org www.bgcsdto.org.
Cottonwood Creek Park dedicated
ENCINITAS -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating the Cottonwood Creek Park is scheduled for 3 p.m. June 14 at 95 N. Vulcan Avenue.
The park, measuring more than eight acres, features three observation decks, two pedestrian bridges and picnic facilities around the Cottonwood creekbeds.
There are also two half-basketball courts, two tennis courts, a climbing rock, restrooms and a large open turf area. At the southwest corner of the park, there is an eight-foot high veteran's memorial of red mountain sandstone.
For more information, call the Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 633-2740.
Single Travelers plan meeting
ENCINITAS -- The Single Travelers' Club will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on June 15 at Coco's Restaurant, 407 Encinitas Blvd. The group organizes people to share trips, and holds local happy hours and other social events.
For more information, call Val at (760) 433-3850.
Charity golf tournament set
ENCINITAS -- The Hi-Noon Rotary Club of Carlsbad will host its first Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course on June 15. The registration fee, $150 per person/$600 per foursome, includes cart, green fees, awards banquet, range balls and goodie bag. Funds raised will provide college scholarships for deserving students.
The tournament will feature a best ball, team scramble format. Awards will be given for low gross, low net, high gross, closest to the pin, longest drive and putting contest.
For more information, call John Simons at (760) 729-6865 or e-mail johnsimon@anastasi.com.
Front Runners group to meet
CARLSBAD-- Front Runners, a running and walking group for members of GLBT and their family and friends, meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays at Magee Park.
The group is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and offers people who live in North County a venue to meet other gay people. Front Runners is part of an interational organization of GLBT running and walking clubs. For more information, go to frontrunnersnorthcounty@yahoo.com or call (760) 436-1702.
Elizabeth Hospice offers support group
CARLSBAD -- The Elizabeth Hospice offers an ongoing support and bereavement education group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Las Villas de Carlsbad, 1088 Laguna Drive. No reservations are necessary and there is no charge. Call Dawn Baker at (800) 797-2050.
Seniors offered testing, legal aid
CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad Senior Center will test cholesterol levels by appointment from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 15. Also by appointment, legal assistance will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call (760) 602-4650.
Let the games begin
CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad Senior Center will offer a senior games program from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 16 at the center, 799 Pine Avenue. Call (760) 602-4650.
Coalition to hear candidates
CARLSBAD -- Candidates for the House of Representatives will address the North County Coalition for Peace and Justice at a meeting at 7:15 p.m. June 16 at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Rooms B and C, 2020 Chestnut Avenue.
Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m. Candidates who have confirmed they will attend are Mike Byron, Democrat, and Lars T. Grossmith, Libertarian.
Soroptimists to gather at center
ENCINITAS -- Soroptimist International of North Coast San Diego will hold a meeting from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. June 16 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.
Jazz concert series offered
CARLSBAD -- The free annual TGIF Jazz in the Parks concert series will kick off at Carlsbad's Stagecoach Park from 6 to 8 p.m. June 18 and feature The Braxton Brothers. Twins Wayne and Newton blend what they call "twin ESP" into their vivid, feel-good, contemporary jazz.
Eleven TGIF concerts will be held in Carlsbad parks through August and are presented by the city's Cultural Arts Office. Free shuttle service is available from 5 to 9 p.m. from the parking lot at La Costa Canyon High School. Stagecoach Park is at 3420 Camino de los Coches, at La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road.
For more information, call (760) 434-2904, or check the city's web site: www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us.
Gourd/Woodburning Class planned
CARLSBAD -- A class in gourd decorating and woodburning will be offered through Carlsbad Parks and Recreation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m June 26 at Calavera Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive. Students will learn how to prepare gourds, use a woodburning tool and master basketry techniques. Cost is $40 plus $15 for materials. Pre-registration is required. Call (760) 602-4680 or visit www.nadinespier.com.
T'ai Chi classes offered
LA JOLLA -- Free T'ai Chi classes will be offered to breast cancer patients and their loved ones by the Scripps Polster Breast Care Center from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning June 15. Participants do not have to be patients of Scripps Health.
The five-week series is designed to show participants a way to feel better and experience an overall sense of well-being. For more information or to register, call (858) 626-5213.
DBA to hold annual meeting
ESCONDIDO -- The Downtown Business Association of Escondido will hold its annual meeting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 17 at the Mingei International Museum Satellite, 155 W. Grand Ave. The event will include dinner with wine catered by A Delight of France, free tours of the museum, a brief business meeting, awards and installation of officers. Cost is $45. R.S.V.P. by today to (760) 745-8877.
Artists reception set at gallery
ESCONDIDO -- "Artists and Friends," a collection of new artwork by local artists, runs through July 31 at the Grand Galleria, 413 W. Grand Ave. Artists will include Terrilynn, Renee Richets, Jane LaFazio, Jeannie Moore, Richard Bacon, Kathleen McLeod and Deb Gargula. An artists reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Call (760) 489-1898.
Take bus trip to see Vatican exhibit at museum
ESCONDIDO -- Take a trip to see the exhibition "Saint Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes" at the San Diego Museum of Art. The Escondido Arts Partnership will host a bus trip to the museum from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 10.
The exhibition will include the Vatican's unique collections of art and historical objects, some dating back to the third century. Works by Michelangelo, Bernini, Canova and others will be on view. The exhibition represents the largest Vatican collection to ever tour North America.
Tickets cost $45 and $40 for EAP members. Cost includes transportation, continental breakfast, admission to the exhibition, self-guided audio tour, box lunch and free time to explore Balboa Park.
Deadline for reservations is June 15. Call the Escondido Municipal Gallery at (760) 480-4101.
Multiple sclerosis group to meet
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group will meet at 1 p.m. June 16 in Room 5 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. The meeting is open to those with MS, relatives and caregivers. Call Beth at (760) 747-9096.
Seniors offered free services
ESCONDIDO -- The Senior Service Council will offer these free programs for seniors in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway. Call (760) 480-0611.
'Getting There' art exhibit to open
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Arts Partnership will host its juried exhibition, "Getting There," from June 17 through July 23, at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 142 W. Grand Ave. "Getting There" represents artists' literal or metaphoric interpretation of how they went from where they were to where they are.
There were 137 pieces submitted for the exhibition. Juror Rachel Teagle, assistant curator for the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, selected 51 pieces to be included in the show.
The public is invited to meet the artists at the opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 19. Awards will be presented at 6:30 p.m.
Admission to the exhibition is free. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For information, call Allison Strauss-Willett or Sala Faruq at (760) 480-4101.
CPR, first aid class slated
ESCONDIDO -- Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to use an automated external defibrillator at a Save-A-Heart class from 6 to 9:30 p.m. June 17 at the Best Western Escondido Hotel, 1700 Seven Oaks Road. Participants can also get certified in first aid and learn what to do for a drowning victim, how to treat for shock, immobilize fractures, treat burns and other medical emergencies. To register, call (619) 445-4569 or visit www.cprpros.com.
Creative writing class to begin
ESCONDIDO -- Palomar College instructor Jeanne Patterson will teach a free creative writing class from 1 to 3:50 p.m. Mondays, June 21 through Aug. 16, at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Students can register on the first day of class. For information, call (760) 727-8682 or (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2155.
Harrah's to help rebuild landscape
VALLEY CENTER -- Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort and the Rincon Indian Tribe have announced the launch of the "Harrah's Rincon Re-Leaf Effort," which will present 300 local families who were affected by the 2003 fires with plants and Lowe's gift certificates to help re-landscape their property. Local Valley Center firefighters who battled the blaze, as well as government officials, will help kick off the program at 10:30 a.m. June 17 during the topping-off ceremony for the hotel tower expansion.
Tennis program for youths set
ESCONDIDO -- A tennis program for youths will be offered from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, starting June 22, at the San Pasqual High School tennis courts. The classes will cover techniques, stroke production, strategy and fitness in the first hour, and ralleyball games in the second hour.
The program, suitable for varsity and junior varsity players, will be taught by a fully insured, USPTA professional coach. Cost for a six-week session is $36. To register, call (760) 751-2413, days; and (760) 751-0249, evenings.
'Travel Watercolor' class on tap
ESCONDIDO -- Local artist Cathy Carey will teach a "Travel Watercolor" class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 26 at her studio overlooking Lake Hodges. Topics include color theory to quickly create depth, and fast and loose techniques to create texture. Cost of $90 includes supplies and workbook/CD. To register, call Carey at (760) 489-9109.
Gourd art class set for June 26
ESCONDIDO -- The Baiamonte Gourd Farm will offer a gourd art class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 26. Learn how to properly handle and clean gourds, cut intricate details, clean the inside of the gourd and seal the outside, strengthen weak walls and use and apply stains to the gourd. Classes are limited to small groups in order to ensure one-on-one instruction. Fee of $40 includes a cleaning kit and gourd. Reserve to (760) 741-3736.
Walk to benefit HIV/AIDS patients
CARLSBAD -- Fraternity House Inc. will hold Michaelle's Walk 2004 at 10 a.m. June 12. The route travels along the coastline, just under 5 miles, and begins and ends at Magee Park. Donation is $25, and walkers are encouraged to gather sponsors.
After the walk, enjoy a picnic lunch, an exhibit of Fraternity House's history and a bounce house and face painting for kids. Live entertainment will be provided by comedian Laura Jane, solo musician Lauren DeRose, and the Peeves, a local band with a wide variety of music.
The mission of Fraternity House Inc. is to provide warm and caring homes where men and women disabled by HIV/AIDS can receive comprehensive care and services in order to rebuild their health and return to independent living or where they can spend their days in comfort and dignity.
For information, call Lisa Lipsey at (760) 736-0292, Ext. 102. Sponsor forms are available at www.fraternityhouseinc.org.
Adopt-A-Pet event set for June 13
SAN DIEGO -- Friends of County Animal Shelters will host its Adopt-A-Pet event from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 13 in Balboa Park. Cats and dogs have been temperament tested, spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, vet-checked, licensed and come with two months' worth of pet health insurance. Information: (619) 685-3536 or www.focas-sandiego.org.
Gala event to benefit animals
ESCONDIDO -- Actress and animal activist Tippi Hedren will be present to receive the Companion for Life award at the Fiesta Del Paws hosted by PAWS San Diego County. The annual event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. June 13 at the historical Nuestra Casa Adobe, 2765 Las Palmas.
The fund-raising event is expected to draw more than 450 guests, who can enjoy a catered buffet, beverages, a silent auction and entertainment including television actress and singer Leigh Scarritt, pianists Rayme Scianroni and Boots Bareford. Admission is $55 per ticket or $100 for a pair
PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) was founded in 1993 as a compassionate, volunteer-based nonprofit organization providing essential services to help the low-income elderly, chronically ill and disabled in keeping their companion animals.
For tickets and information, call (760) 214-6243.
Widows of Veterans group to meet
ESCONDIDO -- Widows of Veterans will host a luncheon June 14 and each second Monday of the month at various North County locations. Call (760) 740-9431.
Seniors can take classes at mall
ESCONDIDO -- OASIS will offer these classes for seniors at Robinsons-May South, third floor, Westfield Shoppingtown North County. Preregistration is required. Call (760) 432-0635.
Emblem Belles to sing for seniors
NORTH COUNTY -- The Emblem Belles singing group of the Escondido Emblem Club No. 161 will perform for seniors June 15 at 10 a.m. at Palomar Care Center in Escondido, and 11 a.m. at Silvergate in San Marcos.
The group also will perform June 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Silverado Living and 1 p.m. at Las Villas del Norte Health Center, both in Escondido. Call Carolyn Sandvik at (760) 745-3489.
AAUW to host luncheon meeting
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido-San Marcos branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its last meeting of the club year, a luncheon meeting, at 10 a.m. June 19 at the Escondido Country Club.
The meeting will include an overview of this year's programs, the choral ensemble singing music from the '50s, a dramatic installation and an opportunity to meet the branch's scholarship and Tech Trek recipients.
Cost is $13.50. Reserve with Ginny Abushanab at (760) 741-5702.
Trail-building volunteers sought
ESCONDIDO -- Join ranger Robert Leriget and volunteers to help with a trail construction project at Daley Ranch from 4 to 7:30 p.m. June 20. Meet at the Caballo Trailhead next to the Escondido Humane Society at 3450 E. Valley Parkway. For information, call (760) 839-4680.
Rotary Freedom Ride on tap
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club will sponsor its third annual Freedom Ride from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12. Join the anticipated 100 motorcycles and convertible cars for a 50-mile ride through North County's back country. Proceeds will benefit children's and club charitable programs.
Preregistration fees are $25 for the rider/vehicle and $20 per passenger. On the day of the event, fees will cost an additional $5. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
All riders will receive a map, T-shirt, ride pin, first poker cards for the rider drawing, prize opportunities and barbecue lunch. Poker cards will be given to riders at intermediate stops and the finish line.
Freedom Ride preregistration forms are available online at www.rbsunrise.org/freedomride. For information, call Brian at (858) 521-7209.
Dance recital, workshops planned
RAMONA -- The Ramona Council of Arts, Unlimited, will present its annual dance recital at 6:30 p.m. June 12 at Olive Peirce Middle School Performing Arts Center. This year's recital is titled "It's Delightful, It's Delicious, It's DeLovely." Admission is free.
Registration is under way for summer enrichment classes for children and adults. Classes include jazz dance, tumbling and beam, preschool dance and fitness. Register between 9 and 11 a.m. June 19 at Jill's Dance Studio, 101 Eighth St. or call (760) 788-0914.
Also being offered is "Summer Dancin' '04," a dance workshop for children ages 10 and older, and adults. Dancers of all levels participate in daily technique and rehearsal classes for three weeks starting July 12. The dance company and workshop students will give a concert at 8 p.m. July 30 at the Ramona High School Performing Arts Wing. Tickets are $10 in advance. Tickets also are available at the door for $15 and $12 for children younger than 10.
For information, visit the Web site at www.artsunlimited.ramona.org.
Senior center offers bingo special
POWAY -- Players who wear red, white and blue to play bingo June 12 and 15 will receive free "6 on 1" at the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Play begins at 6 p.m. Saturdays and at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The center has many activities for seniors and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Call (858) 748-6094.
Signing artist to give performance
RANCHO BERNARDO -- Signing artist Mark Mitchum and the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Love in Motion signing choir will perform a concert at 4 p.m. June 13 at the church, 17010 Pomerado Road. Deaf since birth, Mitchum is a nationally and internationally known Christian concert artist.
Admission is free; a freewill offering will be collected during intermission. For information, call the church office at (858) 487-0811 or visit www.rbcpc.org.
Programs focus on Jewish music, history
POWAY -- Cantor Deborah Davis and pianist Ellen Weller will present a program called "Secular Liturgical Jewish Music" at 7:30 p.m. June 18 at the San Diego Humanistic Jewish Congregation, 9466 Black Mountain Road. The evening will focus on how secular, humanistic Jews incorporate traditional and nontraditional Jewish music into their Shabbat and holiday services. For information, call (858) 549-3088.
Authors to give writing, publishing tips
RANCHO BERNARDO -- Published authors from the Writers' Connection will present "Three Writers and Their Works" at a meeting of the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library at 12:15 p.m. June 16 at the library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The authors will give tips on writing and getting published. Attendees can bring bag lunches; coffee and cookies will be served. Call (858) 592-0177.
Classical music concert on tap
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library will present the Encore Trio in a free, classical music concert at 6:30 p.m. June 16 at the library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The trio, consisting of a pianist, violinist and cellist, are members of the San Diego Symphony. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Call (858) 592-0177.
Fine arts group to meet, hold paint-outs
POWAY -- The North County Society of Fine Arts will meet at 7 p.m. June 17 at the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Bowron Road. The meeting will include a social, potluck dinner and officer installation.
Plein-air paint-outs are scheduled for the first Friday of each month and will continue during the group's summer break. The next paint-out will take place July 9 at the Torrey Pines Beach cliffs, which provide a great view of the shoreline. The paint-out will be held on the second Friday of the month, because the first Friday is on a holiday weekend.
For information, call Susan McClain at (858) 679-9544.
Summer reading program to begin
POWAY --- The "Read for the Gold" reading program will run from June 19 to Aug. 7 for preschoolers through teens who will be entering the 12th grade this fall.
Participants are encouraged to read a certain number of books and record information about what they read. They will receive incentive awards for their achievements.
The youths also may participate in contests involving creating a "Poway Summer Reading Flag."
Activities will be as follows:
The last day to turn in reading contest entries is Aug. 3. For information, call (858) 513-2909.
Writing, publishing class offered
POWAY -- Aspiring writers and others who want to learn about publishing their work are invited to a "Write to Publish" class that will be offered at Mt. Carmel High School,13626 Twin Peaks Road. It will meet from 6:30 to 9:20 p.m. June 24 through Aug. 12. Donna Kordela, a published author and teacher at Palomar College, will teach the class. To register, call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2155.
Classes help get home gardens in shape
POWAY --- Walter Andersen Nursery is gearing up for its summer gardening classes. Dates and topics are as follows:
Classes are free and will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 12755 Danielson Court. Occasionally, last-minute changes have to be made. For information, call Melanie Potter at (858) 513-4900.
SeniorRides program needs drivers
POWAY -- The Poway Senior Center needs volunteers to drive seniors to various appointments and social activities. Mileage reimbursement is available. To be a volunteer driver, call Mary Supanchick at (858) 748-6094, Ext. 305. For rider information, call Pat Palmer at (858) 748-6094, Ext. 307.
Church to offer day camp
SAN MARCOS -- Crosswind Community Church will offer a free day camp for youths from July 11 through 16 at the church, 855 Barham Drive. The camp will include games, crafts, stories, prizes and snacks. Hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. July 11 and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 12 through 16. Registration runs through July 11. Call (760) 761-4922.
Dance workshop for youths offered
SAN MARCOS -- New West Ballet School will offer a dance workshop for children who want to sample different styles of dance from July 26 through 30 at the school, 968 Rancheros Drive, Suite W. The workshop will have a "Cinderella" theme and will include a presentation at the end of the week.
Classes will include ballet, jazz, tap and creative movement. Two age groups are available: ages 4 through 6, and 7 through 9. Classes will begin at 9:30 a.m. and finish in the early afternoon. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Each student will receive a "Cinderella Package" for the presentation at the end of the week.
Cost is $105. A 10 percent discount is available if registered by July 1. Call (760) 741-3838.
West Coast Swing classes planned
SAN MARCOS -- The city offers West Coast Swing classes for adults. A beginners class is held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. The next start date is June 23.
An intermediate class is held at 7 p.m. Mondays at The Barn in Walnut Grove Park, followed by an intermediate-advanced class at 8. The next start date is June 21.
Cost is $48 for six meetings or $8 per class. For information, call instructor Gary Eisert at (760) 752-9441. To register, call (760) 744-9000.
City offers Jazzercise classes
SAN MARCOS -- The city offers ongoing Jazzercise classes at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive.
Classes, which are 60 to 65 minutes in length, begin with a warm-up, then continue with about nine aerobic routines, including Top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. Classes are held at 4:45 and 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Cost is $8 for walk-ins and $88 for an eight-week class pass. New-student packages are available.
Child care is available for all classes at $1.50 per child and 50 cents for each additional child.
Call instructor Young McCarthy at (760) 752-6202 or the community center at (760) 744-9000.
Crochet group to get together
POWAY -- The San Diego Crochet Guild will meet at 1 p.m. June 17 at the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Bowron Road. All levels of ability and project questions or problems are welcome. Call (858) 487-1776.
Vista Boys & Girls Club offers day camps
VISTA -- Day camps will be offered this summer at the Boys & Girls Club of Vista. Camps will operate from June 14 through Aug. 17. Day camp hours will start at 7 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. at which time the club will return to its traditional programming until 6:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per week or $35 for a minimum of three days a week per child, payable in advance. Additional children per family may attend at the reduced rate of $45 per sibling per week; no credits or substitutions allowed. Attendance is limited to 200 youths. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and additional weeks may be reserved with a $10 nonrefundable deposit per child per week. Limited scholarships are available. Call Peggy Reiber at (760) 724-6606.
Overeaters Anonymous meets
VISTA -- Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Unity Church, 171 Unity Way. Call Wendy at (760) 726-5161.
Low-cost insurance available for children
VISTA -- The Vista Community Clinic is offering parents of uninsured children assistance enrolling in Healthy Families, a low-cost government-funded program that provides comprehensive health coverage for eligible families in California. The program provides children one full year of complete medical, prescription, hospital, dental and vision coverage for a low monthly premium. To qualify, a family of four must have an annual income of between $18,000 and $46,000. Children must be under the age of 19 and may not qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal. Guidelines are based on the size of the family and age of the children. Call (760) 631-5000, Ext. 1328.
Vista senior center programs available
VISTA -- The Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center, at 1400 Vale Terrace in Brengle Terrace Park, offers "one-stop shopping" for area seniors. Senior Center programs include the office of the Vista Senior Citizens Inc., and all of its programs, Saturday bingo games, Vista's popular senior trip program, "Culture Caravan," the "Out & About Vista" transportation program and the Nutrition Transportation Program. The center has regularly scheduled activities, programs and services and provides a meeting place for classes and a variety of senior organizations. Some of these activities and programs include:
For more information or to register for any of the activities and programs, call (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1532.
Church offers Safe Harbor program
OCEANSIDE -- The First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside has adopted a Safe Harbor program for children in the neighborhood from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays through Fridays, beginning June 15 in the Upper Room for Kids at its campus, 2001 El Camino Real. Special activities and studies are supervised by talented and dedicated staff to provide a special time for children to learn and enjoy programs with a Christian-related theme. Call (760) 757-3560 or visit www.fpcoceanside.org.
Chamber music performance on tap
OCEANSIDE -- "A Flourish of Trumpets," chamber music for trumpet and keyboard, will be performed at 3 p.m. June 20 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 609 Pier View Way. Works performed will be by Georges Enesco, Paul Hindemith, Kent Kennan and Peter Schickele. Suggested donation is $7.
Mothers of multiples to meet
OCEANSIDE -- Heaven's Mothers of Multiples, a support group for mothers of twins, triplets and high-order multiples, will meet at 7 p.m. June 15 in Oceanside. Call Stephanie at (760) 630-9588.
Therapy Dog certification offered
OCEANSIDE -- A Therapy Dog Certification Workshop will be held Monday evenings starting June 14 at Spoke N Paws, 110 Copperwood Way. Class fee of $99 helps to benefit the nonprofit assistance dog organization. Instruction is from Delta Society's workbook, with hands-on practice and brush-up on basic obedience skills. Call Nancy at (760) 944-9589 or Sue at (760) 631-1858 for more information and registration.
Allstate gives grants to two nonprofits
OCEANSIDE -- The Allstate Foundation has provided $5,000 in grants to two Oceanside nonprofit organizations, the Joe & Mary Mottino Family YMCA and the Brother Benno Foundation, in memory of former Allstate sales manager Ron Alexander, who passed away Feb. 11 from leukemia. Funds to the YMCA will be used to conduct the first annual YMCA Ron Alexander "Splash" program, a national program that teaches youths ages 1 to 12 and their parents how to be safe around water. The program will be offered free and includes bus transportation. Funds to Brother Benno's will be applied toward anger management and financial training for participants in the residential drug and alcohol program.
Meals-On-Wheels seeks volunteers
Looking for something to keep you and your kids busy for the summer? Deliver meals to homebound seniors in Vista or Oceanside for the Meals-on-Wheels program. Lots of routes open. College students or high school seniors can get community service hours. Call Cathy at (760) 726-1225.
'Last Chance' hike scheduled
VISTA -- Preserve Calavera will sponsor a hike of special areas that will soon be lost to development from 9 to 11 a.m. June 12. Hike starts at the dead-end of Faraday by Brookhaven Pass in the Shadowridge area of Vista. Thomas Guide page 1127, H1. From Interstate 5, take Palomar Airport Road east, left on Business Park, left on Sycamore, left on South Melrose and right on Faraday to the end. Hikers will hike a riparian area with 200-year-old coast live oak trees, coastal sage scrub and rock formations, and into a canyon where mountain lion scat has been found. Wear shoes with tread and bring water. No restrooms available at this location. Call (760) 724-3887 or visit www.preservecalavera.org.
Grant-writing workshop upcoming
OCEANSIDE -- How to write a winning grant proposal will be the subject of an upcoming workshop, Grant Writing Basics, to be taught from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26, in Room 3102 at MiraCosta College, One Barnard Drive.
Offered through MiraCosta's Community Services Program, this workshop is aimed at directors, organizers, board members, volunteers and other individuals who are interested in getting an overview of the grant writing process. Topics include basic elements of a grant, types of funding available and tips from a judge's perspective.
Instructor is Linda-Marie Sundstrom. Fee is $57. For more information or to register, call (760) 795-6820.
Annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow on tap
OCEANSIDE -- The San Luis Rey Band of Luiseno Mission Indians will host the eighth annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 12 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 13 at Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Ave. Sponsored by the San Luis Rey Mission Indian Foundation, the event will include American Indian art and craft booths, food booths, contest dancing, opportunity drawing and Peon games at dusk. All dancers and drums are welcome. Call (760) 724-8505.
Grief support group meets
VISTA -- The First Church of Religious Science hosts Life Changes, an ongoing grief support group, at 10:15 a.m. the seond and fourth Monday of each month. The church is at 560 S. Melrose Drive, Vista. Call (760) 724-9170.
Posted in Community on Friday, June 11, 2004 12:00 am Updated: 10:29 pm.
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