RANCHO BERNARDO - The Church at Rancho Bernardo will host an anger seminar for women called "I Am Woman -- Should I Roar?" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court.
Noted author, speaker and marriage and family therapist Jesse Dillinger of TruSoultions Ministries will teach ways to identify the reasons why one becomes angry, how to handle anger (from one's self and others) and practical methods to overcome anger.
Tickets cost $25 if purchased by March 11; $35 after. Register at http://www.trusolutions.org/calendar.asp.
Library group plans spring events
FALLBROOK -- The Friends of the Fallbrook Library has combined its two spring events -- "Art & the Book" and the Community Read program.
On April 1, "Art & the Book," a one-day festival featuring the sale of rare, collectible and first-edition books, will officially kick off Fallbrook's Community Read program, which this year features "My Life in France" by Julia Child and Alex Prud'homme.
"Art & the Book" will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the intersection of Main and Alvarado streets. Admission is free.
Books from the collections of Southern California Friends of the Library groups, new editions written by local and regional authors, music, workshops and demonstrations will highlight the event.
The Community Read program runs from April 1 through 29, with events taking place throughout Fallbrook. Planned thus far are a short lecture on wines and wine tasting at the Art Center; a book discussion of "My Life in France" led by Marlo Miller; demonstrations of French cooking; and a display of Julia Child's cookbooks, photos and other memorabilia in the Fallbrook Library. In the Art Center, "Pleasures of the Table," an exhibition of French-themed paintings and photographs, quilts and table settings, along with rare books and a collection of framed bookmarks, will open in the Main Gallery, then move to the Salon for the remainder of the month.
On April 27, the Friends of the Fallbrook Library will hold its annual luncheon at Pala Mesa Resort. The guest speaker will be Alex Prud'homme, Julia Child's great-nephew and co-author of "My Life in France."
For information about "Art & the Book," callJane McKee at (760) 728-6373. For information about the Community Read program, call Marlo Miller at (760) 731-9986.
Play for Fallbrook Winery Cup to commence
FALLBROOK -- The 2007 Village Match for the Fallbrook Winery Cup will begin March 6 at the Fallbrook Golf Club. Matches will continue March 27 at San Luis Rey Downs followed by the May 1 match at Pala Mesa Resort and the finale at the Golf Club of California.
This year's teams will be double in size. Each club will be represented by one golf professional and seven men's club members. Last year's inaugural season was won by the men of the Golf Club of California.
This year, the Fallbrook Winery will sponsor a trophy to be presented at the winery after the June 5 match. The winning team will receive a hand-engraved double magnum of premium Fallbrook Wine.
Golf professionals are Beau Burros of Fallbrook, Scott Bentley of the Gold Club of California, Mark Mittlehaueser of Pala Mesa Resort and Greg Milligan of San Luis Rey.
"By expanding the team to eight players, more members have an opportunity to be competitive and play on other courses for fun and camaraderie," Burros said.
For information on how to participate, contact the men's club at any of the courses or Joe Bator at (760) 451-5090.
Fallbrook Democratic Club to meet
FALLBROOK --- The Fallbrook Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. March 1 in the board room at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Road.
Jess Durfee, chairman of the San Diego County Democratic Central Committee, and Cheryl Phelps, director of clubs, will address the club on "Path to Progress: Preparing for Victory in 2008."
Durfee comes to political action through his 15-year career in education as both a high school teacher and administrator. During his tenure, he became involved with the teacher's union, was active in the National Education Association and Washington Education Association and has also served as a congressional aide for education and labor issues. Under Durfee's leadership, the San Diego County Central Committee has developed and implemented a long-range strategic plan for the county party and also reorganized its structure for greater effectiveness and inclusiveness. Club business, including the third annual club picnic, also will be discussed.
Phelps, born and raised in San Diego, has been engaged in grassroots advocacy for more than 20 years. In 1989, she joined the professional staff of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Operations. She served five years with the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. Since returning to California, she was one of five delegates elected to the Executive Board of the California Democratic Party representing the Central Committee in January 2007.
For information, visit http://www.fallbrookdemocraticclub.com or e-mail Bob Hamilton, club president, at president@fallbrookdemocratic.com or call (760) 731-2195. The club meets the first Thursday of every month.
Microsoft sessions offered
FALLBROOK -- A four-week session teaching Intermediate Microsoft Word will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon April 19 and 26 and May 3 and 10 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.
The class is for those with some Word experience and includes a review of the Beginning Word class, as well as columns, margins, paper sizes, labels, tabs, numbers and bullets, inserting ClipArt and file management.
Cost is $80 and includes all materials. Call (760) 728-1671.
Garden club preparing for annual show
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Garden Club is preparing for its 76th annual flower show, "A Rainbow of Color," to be held from 2 to 6 p.m. April 28 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.
Entries are invited in horticulture and design. The design section requires reservations. The event also will include a plant sale.
For information, call Pauline Sechi at (760) 728-6622.
Income tax preparation help available
FALLBROOK -- Free state and federal income tax preparation is offered daily at the Joslyn Senior Center, corner of Heald Lane and Fallbrook Street. This service is available to all Fallbrook residents regardless of age and is sponsored by the AARP in cooperation with the IRS.
Tax counselors will be available between 8 a.m. and noon weekdays through April 13. Appointments can be made by calling (760) 728-4498. Those with complicated returns involving the sale of real estate, multiple stock transactions and inheritance issues should seek the help of a professional preparer.
Gardens sought for AAUW tour
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook chapter of the American Association of University Women is seeking gardens for its 12th annual Country Garden Tour of Fallbrook taking place May 12. It is the organization's only fundraiser for the year. For information on how to participate, call Marj Freda at (760) 723-9686 or Nancy Wilshire at (760) 723-1958.
Church services offered
FALLBROOK -- Living Waters Christian Fellowship offers School of the Bible sessions at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Fireside Room at 2000 Reche Road.
Pastor Tim leads participants on a survey from Genesis to Revelations. Sunday services and activities include: 8:45 a.m., prayer time and Sunday school for youths, children and adults; 9:30 a.m., fellowship and refreshments; and 10 a.m., morning worship with Pastor Tim.
For information, call (760) 728-1685.
Mount Rushmore trip offered
FALLBROOK -- Participants are needed for the Fallbrook Senior Citizens Center trip to Mount Rushmore scheduled from May 12 through 20. Cost is $659 per person, double occupancy; $909 per person, single occupancy.
The cost includes motorcoach transportation and eight days lodging, including four consecutive nights in South Dakota, and 14 meals -- eight breakfasts and six dinners, and several tours of places of interest. Tips for two step-on guides and the bus driver are extra.
Thirty participants are needed for the trip. The bus holds 55 passengers, so everyone is free to change seats and move around.
For information, call (760) 728-4498 or Dee at (760) 723-7469 .
Neighborhood Watch meets tonight
OCEANSIDE -- Neighborhood Watch will meet at 6:30 tonight in the Community Room at 3855 Mission Ave. The topic of the meeting will be crime prevention.
Oceanside Senior Center holds bingo
OCEANSIDE -- Bingo is held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. every Thursday at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane. Last game sold at 1:20 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Senior Nutrition Program. Call (760) 435-5285.
Clubs hold movie night, raise funds for Ugandan schools
OCEANSIDE -- The Rancho Christian Fellowhip Club and the Invisible Children Club at Rancho Buena Vista High School will hold Chick-Fil-A Movie Night from 6 to 9 p.m. March 2 at Chick-Fil-A, 3475 Marron Road. Tickets are $5 and are available before the event or at the door. Bring lawn chairs and watch the "Invisible Children" film and hear from representatives about what they are doing to stop the war in northern Uganda. There will be raffle prizes and gift certificates.
All funds raised will to to the Invisible Children Club at the high school, which will use it for the "Schools for Schools" competition, a nationwide competition to send money to schools in northern Uganda. The winning school will receive a trip to northern Uganda during the summer. E-mail karaetrue@yahoo.com.
Shrimp Fest set for March 2
OCEANSIDE -- The Mission San Luis Rey and the Knights of Columbus will hold an all-you-can-eat Shrimp Fest from 4 to 8 p.m. March 2 at the mission, 4050 Mission Ave. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $5 for children age 12 and younger. Proceeds will be used for repairs to the parish kitchen. Tickets can be purchased at the parish office, after all Masses on Feb. 25 or by calling Everette at (760) 643-9102.
Digital photo workshop offered
OCEANSIDE -- MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will offer a one-night workshop, Introductory Digital Photography, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 15 in Room 3205 at the college, 1 Barnard Drive. The workshop will be repeated at the same time and location on April 19.
The workshop will cover camera types, costs and features, editing and transferring pictures to a computer, designing video presentation slides, e-mailing photos and storing and managing data.
Participants should have a basic familiarity with PC menus and commands and know how to create folders as well as open, close and save files. Fee is $39. Those who have cameras should bring them. To register, call (760) 795-6820 or log on to http://www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.
Santa Margarita DAR to meet
OCEANSIDE -- The Santa Margarita dhapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet March 3 at the El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. Breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. followed by a short business meeting. Charmaine Malone, a member of the Linares dhapter of the DAR, will present the program "The History of the Military Rifle."
The DAR is open to any female 18 years of age or older who has an ancestor who participated in some way in the Patriots' fight for independence in the Revolutionary War. Contact Donna at dpinckney@san.rr.com.
'Mexican Purim Fiesta' set
OCEANSIDE -- "Mexican Purim Fiesta" is the theme of Chabad Jewish Center's Purim Party to be held at 3:30 p.m. March 4 at the Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Room, 330 N. Coast Highway.
"Purim recalls events almost 2,400 years ago in ancient Persia when a plot to destroy the Jewish people was narrowly averted through the courage of Esther and her uncle Mordechai," said Rabbi Baruch Greenberg.
The cross-cultural fiesta will feature Mariachi music, a Mexican buffet, a raffle and more. Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume and every child in costume will receive a special prize. Adults can shop for Passover items at the Judaica gift shop, which features unique vintage Seder plates.
Special events for children include a Purim pinata and Mexican craft projects. The highlight of the event will be the reading of the Megilah (Purim story) along with a full-color slide show. Call (760) 806-7765 or visit http://www.JewishOceanside.com.
Senior center group taking wine and cheese tour
OCEANSIDE -- Oceanside Senior Center's travel group, Happy Wanderers, has planned a wine and cheese tour on May 23. The cost is $65 per person and includes a tour of the Winchester Cheese Co., a dairy farm of 500 Holstein cows, where participants will learn the entire process of how Gouda cheese is made and also sample some outstanding California cheeses. Lunch is included at Marie Callender's in Temecula, and then it's off to Callaway Vineyard for a tour and wine tasting before heading home. Reservation deadline is March 1. Call (760) 435-5250.
Vista Garden Club to meet
VISTA -- The Vista Garden Club will meet March 2 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. A light luncheon will be served at noon with a business meeting and program at 1:15 p.m.
Karen England, a local herbist, will present an informative and entertaining presentation on the many ways to use the Herb of the Year. Call (760) 758-4120 or e-mail trudy77@cox.net.
Spring Greens Extravaganza on Saturdays in March
VISTA -- Pearson's Gardens & Herb Farm will hold a Spring Greens Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday throughout March at 1150 Beverly Drive. Learn about and sample easy to grow nutritious greens. Call (760) 726-0717 or visit http://www.pearsonsgardens.com.
Curves holds annual food drive
VISTA -- Jagger and Kristi from Magic 92.5 FM radio station will be on hand to kick off the Curves ninth annual Food Drive to benefit Father Joe's Villages from 2 to 4 p.m. March 4 at Curves, 800 Escondido Ave. People are asked to drop off nonperishable food items. The Vista Curves is hoping to collect 500 pounds of food for Father Joe's Villages.
California Pizza Kitchen will provide free food samples, there will be a bounce house for children, UPG will provide complimentary chair massages and there will be gift certificates from Sunglass and Optical Warehouse.
Those who donate a bag of nonperishable groceries will receive a certificate waiving the Curves service fee, a value of $149. The waiver applies to first-time members only. For more information, call (858) 405-4041.
Moonlight holds membership meeting
VISTA -- Moonlight Angels Auxiliary will hold an open membership meeting at 4:30 p.m. March 4 at the Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St., following a performance of "I Do! I Do!," the last show of the winter season. Anyone interested in joining the auxiliary is invited to attend this first meeting of the year and learn about planned events and volunteer opportunities. Refreshments will be served.
Tickets are available for people who would also like to see the play before the meeting. It begins at 2 p.m. and group rates are $18 for adults and $16 for seniors.
This year, the Moonlight Angels celebrates its 15th year as an auxiliary of the Moonlight Cultural Foundation. Proceeds from various fundraising events help support Moonlight Stage Productions. This membership meeting will give those not familiar with it a chance to see the Avo Playhouse, which is the winter venue for Moonlight productions. The Moonlight Amphitheatre is the summer setting for outdoor musicals.
For more information about the meeting and to purchase play tickets, call Lorna Stofer at (760) 439-7950.
Optimist Club holds oratorical contest
VISTA -- The Optimist Club of Vista is encouraging area students to speak their minds on the topic of "My Biggest Challenge is . . ." as part of the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for 2007.
The club will judge local students' speeches based on content and presentation to determine the top winners. Winners will receive a $500 scholarship and the winning speeches will be sent to the zone level, and possibly the district level for the opportunity to win college scholarships. Students younger than 16 as of Dec. 31, 2006 are eligible to participate.
The deadline to hand in speeches is March 5. Students wishing to participate can find out more by contacting Don Marks at (760) 726-7209.
Phones for bones
RANCHO SANTA FE -- North County residents can donate their used cell phones to the Helen Woodward Center for recycling, helping the environment and lending a helping "paw" to the people and animals the center serves. Phones can be dropped off at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road. Call (858)756-4117, Ext. 379.
Toastmasters meet Thursdays
CARMEL VALLEY -- Public speaking group, the Carmel Valley Toastmasters, meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at DavenportMajor, 12770 High Bluff Drive, Suite 320. Visit the Web site at http://www.cvtm.org.
Library hosts Poetry Slam
CARDIFF -- The Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library will present its annual Poetry Slam, featuring the Full Moon Poets, at 6:30 p.m. March 7 in the library's Community Room, 2081 Newcastle Ave. Call (760) 635-1000.
College offers basket workshop
CARDIFF -- MiraCosta College will offer the one-day workshop "Quick & Easy Fabric Baskets" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 at the college, Room 303, 3333 Manchester Ave. Learn how to make beautiful baskets using scraps of fabric, yarn, even old clothes. Fabric baskets can also be a very healing project for anyone who has lost a loved one -- by making a "memory basket" out of their clothing. Cost is $33 plus $14 for materials. Pre-registration required. Call (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820 or visit the Web site at http://www.nadinespier.com.
Historical Society hosts history walk
ENCINITAS -- The Encinitas Historical Society will host the local history walk from 10:30 a.m. to noon March 10 beginning at the 1883 Schoolhouse at F and Fourth streets. Call (760) 753-5726.
Foundation kicks off endowment campaign
DEL MAR -- The Del Mar Foundation will celebrate its 25th year of operation with plans to kick off the "Endow Del Mar" campaign. As the sponsor of the Summer Twilight Concerts in Powerhouse Park, First Thursdays and many other activities, the Del Mar Foundation will initiate the building of an endowment program that will provide longer-term and permanent funds that can be used to support activities and projects that benefit the community.
An endowment allows a charitable gift to become permanent, and to create a gift that "keeps on giving," because the original gift is preserved and invested and only a portion of the earnings is spent each year. This allows a donor to leave a legacy that can have a lasting and positive impact on the community.
Call Joe Bruderer-Schwab at (858) 792-5086 or e-mail joe@astepahead.com.
This is an ambitious new initiative that the Del Mar Foundation will fund initially with resources from its reserve fund and an expanded fundraising effort. The Del Mar Foundation intends to hire a part-time executive director to focus on the endowment program and provide the consistency and follow-through to ensure its success. E-mail Lisa Lutz at careers@DelMarFoundation.org.
Learn to craft pine needle baskets
ENCINITAS -- The one-day workshop "Ornate Pine Needle Basketry" will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11 at the Encinitas home studio of fiber artist Nadine Spier. Students will learn how to weave baskets using pine needles and a unique stone for a center. The technique can later be used to weave a variety of plants such as rosemary, lavender and jacaranda.
Pre-registration is required. Cost of $70 includes all materials. Address provided upon registration. Call (760) 944-9369 or visit the Web site at http://www.nadinespier.com.
Watercolor class set for March 23
SOLANA BEACH -- Rikki Reinholz will teach a one-day introductory watercolor class from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 23 at The Studio of Art & Design, 616 Stevens Ave., Suite C. Class will include beginning basic exercises using a limited palette and transparent watercolors. Each student will go home with at least one completed painting. Materials will be provided. Cost is $90. Call (858) 755-6202 or visit the Web site at http://www.rikki-studio.com.
Botanical gardens seeks volunteers
ENCINITAS -- Quail Botanical Gardens is seeking volunteers intrigued by nature and plants. Special volunteer opportunities are available for working in the children's Seeds of Wonder Garden, carpenter work, general office procedures, garden development and more. Call Pat Hammer at (760) 436-3036, Ext. 203 or visit the Web site at http://www.qbgardens.org.
Library guild hosts fashion show
RANCHO SANTA FE -- The Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild will host its brunch and fashion show featuring the collection of Los Angeles designer Lourdes Chavez at 11 a.m. March 21 at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, 17025 Avenida de Acacias. Cost is $50. Call (858) 756-4708 or Donna Ferrier at (858) 759-9611.
Class teaches watercolor skills
CARDIFF -- "Focus on Flowers: Beginning Watercolor, Part II" will be offered from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 9 to May 21 on Mondays in Room 206 of MiraCosta College's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave.
The course will focus on how to quickly capture and paint flower arrangements; how to paint close-ups of flowers; techniques for painting berries, fruit, nuts and seedpods; and how to paint cacti and succulents. Students should bring their own watercolor supplies to class. Cost is $101. Call (760) 795-6820 or visit the Web site at http://www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.
Senior center offers rides
CARLSBAD -- Carlsbad residents 60 years of age and older who cannot drive and are in need of transportation for medical appointments or grocery shopping can contact the Carlsbad Senior Center's Transportation Program for assistance. Transportation for medical appointments is provided Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Appointments must be made at 2 p.m. or later and end by 4:30 p.m. Service area is limited. Wednesday afternoons are reserved for grocery shopping at Stater Bros.
The first Thursday afternoon of the month, transportation is provided to go to Wal-Mart or Trader Joe's. Mondays through Fridays, seniors can enjoy lunch at the Carlsbad Senior Center. Transportation is provided to and from the center. Call (760) 602-4650.
Senior tennis players needed
CARLSBAD -- Senior tennis players are needed for play at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at Kelly Park. Games have been going on for more than 10 years and new members are welcome. Call Ed Karpinski at (760) 729-6167.
Teen grief group meets
CARLSBAD -- Hospice of the North Coast will offer a grief group for teens, ages 13 and up, who have lost a family member or friend from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at hospice offices, 5541 Avenida Encinas, Ste. A. Call Sarah Minas at (760) 431-4100, Ext. 118.
Parkinson's group meets tonight
CARLSBAD -- The evening North County Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 6:30 tonight at Sunrise Assisted Living at La Costa, 7020 Manzanita St. Matt James will speak on "New Advances in Speech Therapy for Parkinson's." Call Thelma Balbes at (760) 918-9887.
Panel examines work excellence
CARLSBAD -- The Society of Human Resource Managers will host its "Workplace Excellence Award Winners'" breakfast panel from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Grand Pacific Palisades, 5805 Armada Drive.
The breakfast meeting will feature moderated panel discussions by 2006 company winners of the Workplace Excellence Awards, while senior business and human resource executives candidly discuss HR's contributions in building and driving programs, initiatives and activities that have contributed to their organization's "best place to work" in San Diego County status. Cost is $30 to $50. Visit the Web site at http://www.sdshrm.org or e-mail sdshrm@sdshrm.org.
Homelessness expert to speak
CARLSBAD --- The Humanistic Jewish Congregation of San Diego will host guest speak Hanna Cohen at 10:30 a.m. March 11 at the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe Ave.
Cohen, with more than 25 years of experience in housing development issues and an acknowledged expert in the field of homelessness, will speak on "Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in the San Diego Area." Cost is $5 and $10. Buffet lunch. Call (858) 549-3088 or e-mail info@hjcsd.org.
Blood drive set for March 1
SABRE SPRINGS -- Craig Levitt of Prudential California Realty will host a San Diego Blood Bank blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 1 in the parking lot at 13400 Sabre Springs Parkway.
Anyone age 17 or older in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood. Eating a good meal before donating is recommended.
Information: (800) 4MY-SDBB or http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Bridge class for seniors offered
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Card Room at the Remington Club Phase I, 16925 Hierba Drive, will host a bridge class for seniors from 10 a.m. to noon beginning March 2. Participants can improve their bridge game while having fun and meeting other card players. The instructor is Helena Levine, Silver Life Master.
Cost is $60 for six weekly sessions. Class size is limited. For information or to sign up, call Levine at (858) 673-1353.
Wranglers to host square dance
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Wranglers Square Dance Club will hold its annual "Support Your Local Vice Dance" on March 2 at Bernardo Heights Middle School, 12990 Paseo Lucido. Vice presidents of local square dance clubs will be guests at the event.
Round dancing will begin at 7:30 p.m. with Peter Gomez; and square dancing will begin at 8 p.m. with Ray Holmes. For information, call Jean Adams at (858) 487-3134.
Arts and crafts classes offered
POWAY -- Stamping Details, at 14009 Midland Road, will offer the arts and crafts classes. Information and registration: (858) 513-8024 or http://www.stampingdetails.com.
Services offered for seniors
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The following events and services will be offered at Rancho Bernardo Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite K-14.
Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Information: (858) 487-2640.
RB Sunrise Rotary adds new members
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club recently welcomed nine new members. They are Nancy Bonney, West Coast Escrow; Mira Bozanich, Realtor; Mark Burdette, chiropractor; Jeff Gamble, chiropractor; Kendra Jeffcoat, college administrator; Diane Law, Parachute Marketing; Jay Riordan, Dream Maker Builders; Laura Stees, Cobb Stees & Co.; Grant Tandro, Barrel Room Restaurant.
The club meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. Speakers begin their presentations at 8 a.m. Guests are welcome. An optional breakfast is available for $12.50. For information, go to http://www.rbsunrise.org.
Kiwanis Club to host speakers
SAN MARCOS -- The Kiwanis Club of San Marcos meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at HomeTown Buffet, 288 Rancheros Drive. Upcoming speakers and programs include the following:
Guests are welcome. For information, go to http://www.kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org or call club Secretary Carrie Clevers at (760) 480-4609.
Benefit scrapbooking event planned
SAN MARCOS -- Scrapbook Royalty, Charitable Crops for a Cause, will hold a scrapbooking fundraiser from 9 a.m. to midnight March 3 at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, 1 Positive Place.
A group of 70 to 80 women will gather to scrapbook and raise money and awareness for Invisible Children and the San Marcos Boys & Girls Club. This will be the fourth event in a year held by Scrapbook Royalty, Charitable Crops for a Cause. The committee is comprised of women who love to scrapbook and who want to donate their time to a worthy cause. SBR's events are high-energy and packed with activities, such as free classes, silent auctions and raffles. To date, SBR events have raise more than $9,000.
The $50 registration fee helps with the cost of staging the 15-hour event. In addition, each participant is required to raise a minimum of $50 in donations.
For information, go to http://www.ScrapbookRoyalty.com.
Cajun zydeco dinner-dance planned
SAN MARCOS -- San Marcos Community Services and the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos invite the community to their second Mardi Gras celebration, "A Cajun Zydeco Barn Dance," featuring music by the Bayou Brothers, from 6 to 10 p.m. March 3 at the Williams Barn in Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a homemade gumbo dinner and zydeco dance lessons. The band will take the stage at 7. Nonalcoholic beverages will be available for a small fee.
Tickets cost $25 for admission and dinner or $15 for admission only. Cost for tickets purchased after Feb. 28 is $30 and $20, respectively.
Purchase tickets in advance at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, or online at http://www.kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org. For information, call (760) 744-9000.
Youth soccer tryouts planned
SAN MARCOS -- The San Marcos Matrix Competitive Soccer Club will hold tryouts in March for youths ages 15 to 19 for its 2007 season at Las Posas Park, 1387 W. Borden Road.
Tryouts for girls will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 6. Tryouts for boys will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 7 and 8.
For information, go to http://www.sanmarcosmatrix.org.
Younger players ages 11 to 14 who missed tryouts can contact the director via the Web site for individual evaluations.
Woman's Club to meet March 5
ESCONDIDO -- The Woman's Club of Escondido will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. March 5 at the clubhouse, 751 N. Rose St.
The guest speaker will be Suzanne Stewart Pohlman of Interfaith Community Services.
Luncheon cost is $8. Reserve with Callie Zurcher at (760) 743-5730.
Save the date of May 19 for the club's annual fashion show.
Stories, parties, chess club set at library
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., will host these free children's programs. For information, call (760) 839-4837.
VC Library offers programs for all ages
VALLEY CENTER -- The Valley Center branch of the San Diego County Library, 29200 Cole Grade Road, will offer these activities. For information, call (760) 749-1305.
Learn how to trace family history
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido South Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will sponsor a free Family History Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 3 at the Escondido Stake Center, 2255 Felicita Road.
The conference is open to all wanting to learn more about how to trace their family history. Classes will include beginning genealogy, introduction to U.S. vital records, using U.S. probate and deed records, a comparison of genealogical software programs, scanning basics and tracing one's American Indian heritage.
The keynote speaker will be Kory Meyerink, who has been involved in nearly every aspect of genealogy and family history for the last 20 years. He has associate and bachelor's degrees from Brigham Young University, as well as a master's degree in library and information science.
A registration form and a complete class list are available at http://www.familyhistoryfair.org. Registration deadline is March 1. A box lunch is available for $7.50; order by Feb. 28. For information, call (760) 745-1662.
Library to screen 'Tortilla Soup'
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Public Library invites the public to watch a film that explores a controversial issue and then join a moderator-led discussion during the library's First Tuesday Film series.
"Tortilla Soup" will be shown at 6:30 p.m. March 6 in the library's Turrentine Room, 239 S. Kalmia St. The 2001 film tells the story of an old-fashioned Mexican-American father who cooks lavish dinners for his three single, adult daughters who do not conform to his ideas of what a proper Latina should be.
A group discussion will follow the film, moderated by R.M. Dell'Orfano. Admission is free.
For information, call (760) 839-4601 or visit http://www.escondido.org/library.
Hearing loss group to meet March 10
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Hearing Loss Association will meet from 10 a.m. to noon March 10 in the Joslyn Senior Center auditorium, 210 Park Ave.
Members who attended the recent California Hearing Loss Association state conference in Oakland will discuss "A Treasure Chest of Sounds," which was presented at the conference.
Refreshments and a raffle will be offered by this support group dedicated to individuals with a hearing loss. For information, call Sylvia at (760) 745-5408.
Disney Memorial Auction to benefit OGHS athletics
ESCONDIDO -- The Orange Glen High School Athletics Boosters Club will host the 11th annual Dick Disney Memorial Auction to benefit the school's athletic teams. The auction will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. March 10 in the school gymnasium, 2200 Glenridge Road.
Donations for this year's auction include a Shawne Merriman autographed football and other sports memorabilia, a 32-inch Sony plasma screen TV, theater tickets, restaurant certificates and a Hornblower Cruise.
Tickets are available from athletic team players or by calling (760) 291-5000. Also, the group is accepting donations for its athletic programs. To donate an item, call Ron Duke or Kevin Brown at (760) 291-5000.
Daley Ranch photo contest set
ESCONDIDO -- Applications are available for the 2007 Daley Ranch Amateur Photography Contest. Instructions and entry forms can be picked up at the entrance to Daley Ranch at the north end of La Honda Drive, Calumet Photography, Escondido Public Library and the Dixon Lake Ranger Station. The city's Web site, http://www.escondido.org/daley, also has downloadable forms.
Photos can be either film or digital; entries will become the property of the Daley Ranch Volunteer Association after the contest. Proceeds from the contest will benefit the Daley Ranch House.
Contest rules, changed slightly from the last contest, are listed on the application form. Submissions can be made from April 7 until 5 p.m. April 21. Photographers may submit up to five entries; an application form and entry fee of $5 must accompany each photograph.
Separate color and black-and-white categories include the following themes: scenic view, plants and animals, park visitors and the hand of man. Photos must be taken at Daley Ranch and any photos deemed to have been taken off trail will not be considered.
The judges will be photographer/author Paul Johnson, photographer/author Bill Evarts and photographer Susan Heller.
OASIS classes set at mall
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. Call (760) 432-0635.
Band Night to feature bluegrass music
ESCONDIDO -- The San Diego North County Bluegrass and Folk Club will host Band Night, an evening of food, music and fun, March 6 at Round Table Pizza, 1161 E. Washington Ave. The Bladerunners will be the featured group.
The free event will begin at 7 p.m. In addition to the featured band, additional music will be provided by local bands or pick-up groups from the parking lot jam sessions. For information, visit http://www.northcountybluegrass.org.
Administrative pros to meet March 7
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will hold its monthly dinner meeting March 7 at the Mission Valley Sheraton.
A reception hosted by Office Team will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 and a presentation by IAAP International President Sandra P. Chandler, CPS, titled "Turning Jobs Into Careers" at 7.
Dinner cost is $35. Send e-mail to Anita Tindall at AnitaT@aaaloans.com.
Posted in Community on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:00 am Updated: 8:19 am.
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