News, announcements and events from around the area:
Retired teachers group to meet
FALLBROOK —— The Fallbrook Retired Teachers will gather for brunch at 9 a.m. March 9 at Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road. The Sullivan Middle School Show Choir of Bonsall, under the direction of Stacy Sharpe, will present three of their competition routines. Sullivan Principal John Hickman will be a guest. Everyone interested in education is welcome. Call Jewell Roberds at (760) 728-1092 by March 4 for reservations.
Vacation day camp being offered
FALLBROOK —— A holiday day camp will be offered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 25 through 31 and April 1 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.
It will feature sports, games, arts and crafts, movies and popcorn. Children should bring a morning snack and a sack lunch. Cost is $17 per child per day and pre-registration is required. Call (760) 728-1671.
Easter egg hunt, breakfast planned
FALLBROOK —— The annual Fallbrook community Easter egg hunt and pancake breakfast will take place March 26 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.
The Fallbrook Firefighters will serve breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Cost is $3.50 for adults; $2 for children 12 and younger. The egg hunt and games begin at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. The Easter bunny will visit. For information, call (760) 728-1671.
Health fair scheduled
FALLBROOK —— The fourth annual Celebrate Your Health Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.
There will be free screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, vision, bone density and body fat. There will be healthy snacks and information about nutrition and fitness. There will be raffle prizes. Sponsors are the Fallbrook Healthcare District, Fallbrook Village Rotary and San Diego County Parks and Recreation.
For more information, call (760) 728-1191, Ext. 432.
Spring garage sale set
FALLBROOK —— A community garage sale will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. Food and refreshments will be sold. Space rental is $25, table rentals, $5. Call (760) 728-1671 for more information.
Circus coming to Fallbrook
FALLBROOK —— The American Crown Circus will perform at 5 and 7 p.m. April 2 and 3 at the corner of Heald Lane and Fallbrook Street. It will feature clowns, jugglers, high wire acts, the Wheel of Death and Spiderman.
Tickets are $8 for everyone 13 and older, free for children 12 and younger in advance; $9 for everyone 13 and older, $5 for children 12 and younger the day of the show. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Fallbrook Community Center.
Dog walk planned
FALLBROOK —— The Friends of Los Jilgueros Preserve and Underdog Rescue will sponsor the second Tails on Trails Dog Walk March 5 at the Los Jilgueros Preserve. The preserve is on Mission Road just past the high school. Parking is available at South Mission and Peppertree Lane.
Proceeds will benefit the activities of Underdog Rescue and provide funds for the upkeep and enhancement of Los Jilgueros Preserve. Underdog Rescue provides services for lost, abandoned and surrendered animals.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. Walkers are encouraged to obtain pledges. Forms are available at local businesses including Coldwell Banker Landmark Group offices. Prizes will be available for various levels as follows:
For information, call Connie Freese, (760) 519-2302.
Lenten fish fries planned
FALLBROOK —— St. Peter's Knights of Columbus chapter will present its annual Lenten fish fries from 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday through March 18 in the church hall at 450 S. Stage Coach Lane. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children. Everyone is welcome.
Fire Safe Council to host seminar
DEER SPRINGS —— The Deer Springs Fire Safe Council will conduct its first neighborhood seminar of the year for the residents of the Deer Springs Fire District. It will be held Feb. 28 at the Deer Springs Oaks Meeting Room and again March 1 at the Deer Springs Fire Station No. 1, 8709 Circle R Drive. both sessions will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Fire Capt. Dick Gardner will conduct the seminar, covering topics such as how 911 works; roles of a paramedic and an EMT; what to expect when help arrives; Vials of Life; treatment of burns, fractures and sprains; recognizing airway obstruction, bleeding and shock; identifying the three types of bleeding; and medical hygiene.
For information, call (760) 751-1111.
Lilac Preservation Society to meet
ESCONDIDO —— The Lilac Preservation Society will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 4 at the Valley Center Community Hall, 28246 Lilac Road. The society is a group of people with concerns about the 350-house development that is proposed for the rural Lilac area of Valley Center.
NCT to host community meeting
ESCONDIDO —— Community members who want to learn more about the North County Times and how to get news into the paper are invited to a gathering March 5 at the Escondido Public Library.
The session will run from 10 a.m. to noon in the Turrentine Room at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Editor Kent Davy and other key editors will share tips on how the newsroom functions, as well as who are the best contacts for getting stories into the paper.
R.S.V.P. to phansen@nctimes.com or call (760) 740-5417.
First Monday Film series continues
ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Public Library will present "A Man For All Seasons" at its First Monday Film series at 6:30 p.m. March 7 in the library's Turrentine Room, 239 S. Kalmia St. Admission is free. The film adaptation of a Robert Bolt play on Sir Thomas More was the 1966 winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Community film enthusiast Richard Dell'Orfano will continue in the role of moderator and will lead a discussion following the film. In addition, a presentation by a member of the San Diego chapter of the Saint Thomas More Society will accompany the film. For information, call (760) 839-4656 or visit www.library.escondido.org/media/firstmonday.htm.
Gourd art class planned
ESCONDIDO —— The Baiamonte Gourd Farm will offer a gourd art class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12. 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 a gourd. Reserve to (760) 741-3736.
Women's Connection to meet March 16
ESCONDIDO —— Women's Connection will host a dinner meeting from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. March 16 at the Escondido Country Club. The event will feature Barbara Brown, author and motivational speaker; Trina Koistra from Chattels Gift Shop; and Marcia Gehris, vocalist and recording artist. All women are invited. Child care is available. Reserve to (760) 752-1587 by March 8.
CPR/AED 'Heartsaver Course' planned
ESCONDIDO —— The Palomar Family YMCA will offer an American Heart Association "Heartsaver Course" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12 and again April 9, May 14 and June 11 at the YMCA, 1050 N. Broadway.
Individuals ages 10 and older can learn adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to use an automated external defibrillator. The program meets California teaching credential requirements and participants can earn a two-year certificate upon completion of the course.
Cost is $40 and $30 for members for CPR only; and $48 and $40 for members for both CPR and AED training. There is an additional $3 fee for day-care licensing. The class is not for health care providers. To register, call (760) 745-7490 or visit the YMCA.
Income tax help offered
ESCONDIDO —— Seniors and middle- to low-income people can get help with income tax preparation at no cost from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays through April 15. The service is offered by the Senior Service Council at the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex). No appointment is required. Bring copies of last year's returns. Call (760) 480-0611.
Bereavement group to meet
ESCONDIDO —— The Elizabeth Hospice offers a support group for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex). No reservations are necessary and there is no charge. For information, call (760) 480-0611.
Democrats to meet Feb. 28
ESCONDIDO —— The San Diego County Democratic Party will hold its Outreach Forum from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the CWA Union Hall, 1525 Simpson Way. The group is gathering information, ideas and input for the development of a five-year strategic plan. All Democrats are welcome. For information, call (858) 277-3367.
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 1 at Round Table Pizza, 1161 E. Washington Ave. The Four Winds 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, call (760) 724-1785 or visit www.northcountybluegrass.org.
Seniors can take classes at mall
ESCONDIDO —— OASIS will offer these classes for seniors at its education center at Robinsons-May South, third floor, Westfield Shoppingtown North County. Preregistration is required. Call (760) 432-0635.
Helpers needed for Y-ME breast cancer walk
ESCONDIDO —— The San Diego affiliate of Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of developing the first Walk to Empower set for Mother's Day, May 8, at Mission Bay.
Volunteer duties include office work such as conducting follow-up phone calls on in-kind sponsorships and invitees to special events and creating information kits. The office is at 254 E. Grand Ave., Suite 205. Information: Walk coordinator Jen Dues at (760) 839-1491 or http://sandiegowalk.y-me.org.
EHS class of 1955 to host reunion
ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido High School class of 1955 will hold its 50-year reunion at 5:30 p.m. May 13 at the Escondido Country Club. The class is scheduled to be introduced the next day, May 14, at the annual Escondido Union High School 50-Plus Picnic in Felicita Park.
Committee members have been unable to locate the following members of the class of 1955: Arthur Allen, Ron Hildebrand, Glenna Coleen Lansing, Deanna Rose Myers Wince, Kathryn Cawthorne Ranson, Lee Ella Russell Bennett, David Lee Smith, Douglas Earl Snyder, William Lloyde, Steward Brady, Charles M. Sutton and Donald Earl Tubbs.
Anyone with information regarding the missing classmates, is asked to call Betty (Aguilera) Webb at (760) 745-8962.
Women's committee event set
SOLANA BEACH —— Join members of the San Dieguito Chapter of Brandeis University National Women's Committee at a stage performance of the timeless comedy, "A Thousand Clowns," at 2 p.m. today at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987D Lomas Santa Fe. Tickets are $29. Proceeds will go to the Book Preservation Fund. For more information, call (760) 942-1941 or (858) 756-5799.
Del Mar TV program scheduled
DEL MAR —— The Del Mar TV Foundation will present a 30-minute television show highlighting the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito's Big 8 Middle School sports program, "Middle School Sports Magic." It will air Feb. 28 and March 7 at 10:30 a.m., and March 4 at 5:30 p.m. on Del Mar TV and Adelphia Cable channel 66.
The program, produced by Tracy Phillips, features former Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Boy of the Year and current Mighty 1090 radio personality John Kentera, and San Diego Charger Hall of Fame member Doug Wilkerson as co-hosts. In addition, other sports notables will be featured including NFL alum John Allred, NBA alum Jud Buechler, world-class and Olympic volleyball player Mary Jo Peppler, wrestling coach Darren Cooley and field hockey coach Kim Elmore. The DVD of the show will be made available for purchase in March from both the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito and the Del Mar TV Foundation.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito operates the Big 8 Sports Conference, which provides competition for more than 1,200 student athletes in the San Dieguito Union High School District. The four middle schools, Carmel Valley, Diegueno, Earl Warren and Oak Crest, will be joined by provisional members Valley Middle School and Rancho Santa Fe in selected sports. This will be the second year the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito has operated the Middle School Sports program since taking it over from the district in September, 2003.
The Del Mar TV Foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting Del Mar's Public Access Television station. Its main focus is to provide programming, communication, education, training and historical archiving for Del Mar and its surrounding communities. For more information on the Del Mar TV Foundation, visit www.delmartv.com.
Gallery exhibit slated
SOLANA BEACH —— The City Hall Gallery is now featuring the work of Sherry Krulle-Beaton through March 2. The gallery is located at 635 South Highway 101. Organic textural paintings by Krulle-Beaton now decorate the Gallery walls creating a sense of motion for the viewer. With her background in classical art and realistic drawing, Krulle-Beaton's recent work has evolved over time to more abstract renderings. Her paintings interpret and depict nature in an emotional sense.
The public is invited to visit the City Hall Gallery to see this provocative painting exhibition. Previous shows have included everything from watercolors and photographs to recycled metal sculpture, children's art and surfboards. Artists must submit examples of their work to the Public Arts Advisory Committee for approval to exhibit in the Gallery. The City Hall Gallery is open to the public during regular business hours. For more information regarding this exhibit, call (858) 720-2454.
Library events planned
RANCHO SANTA FE —— The Rancho Santa Fe Branch of the San Diego County Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, will be holding a series of programs in honor of National Women's History Month. The library will feature a Women's History display throughout March. In addition, at 11 a.m. March 2, the library will host a preschool storytime featuring Dr. Seuss books. Preschool storytimes are presented on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. A Cesar Chavez display will visit the library from March 29 through March 31. For more information, contact the library at (858) 756-2512.
Library Wednesdays set
ENCINITAS —— Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea-Library will present First Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 2 at 2081 Newcastle Ave., between Birmingham and Liverpool. In honor of National Women's History Month the library will feature, "Women That Made a Difference in History." Speaker Judith Josephson will discuss significant women including former Encinitas resident Ida Noonan. In 1893, when she was just 8 years old, Noonan escaped from her burning home on the dazzling sweep of headlands above Swami's Beach. Eventually, she grew up to become Ida Noonan Truax, a prominent North County resident and a teacher with five children of her own. Free refreshments will be available at the event and participants are encouraged to offer suggestions for future events. For more information, call (760) 635-1000 or visit www.friendscardifflibrary.org.
Surfing instruction offered
ENCINITAS —— Enjoy fun weekends with safe, hands-on surfing instruction at the Eli Howard Surf School. The three-to-one student-to-instructor ratio allows students, ages 6 to adult, learn to surf with complete ocean awareness. Enjoy the coast with families, couples and friends. Fresh fruit, healthy gourmet camp meals and campfire treats are provided. Full wetsuits and surfboards are included in the cost of the program. Classes take place at San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff. Available by reservation only, March through September. The fee is $300 per weekend. Call (760) 809-3069 for more information, or visit www.EliHoward.com.
'Tribute to FAME' concert set
CARLSBAD —— Middle school and high school honor bands from the San Dieguito Union High School District will perform a "Tribute to FAME Concert" in honor of the Foundation to Advance Music Education at 7 p.m. March 5 at La Costa Canyon High School's Performing Arts Center. The concert is open to the public, and will be performed by honor bands selected from schools throughout the district. Admission is free. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports music education in San Dieguito area public schools. For the past eight years, the foundation has donated more than $250,000 to support band, orchestra and choral music programs in the San Dieguito district and its feeder elementary districts in Cardiff, Del Mar, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach.
PFLAG meeting slated
CARLSBAD —— Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), a parents-led support and information organization, will meet at 2 p.m. today at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ Church, 2020 Chestnut Ave. PFLAG invites all those having difficulties in understanding GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) issues, particularly when family relationships are disrupted. Family members as well as GLBT people are invited to join in discussions of mutual support. Call (619) 922-1579 for more information.
Retired teachers luncheon set
CARLSBAD —— A Retired Teachers Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Olympic Resort Hotel and Spa, 6111 El Camino Real. The luncheon will take place during the California Retired Teachers meeting. Lunch will cost $13. The featured program will be, "Health and Welfare Using Music." Call (760) 757-3380 for more information.
Arbor Day event planned
CARLSBAD —— Stay cool this summer and save money on the energy bill by planting a tree for California Arbor Day. The best news is the trees are free! The city of Carlsbad, San Diego Regional Energy Office (SDREO) and People for Trees will host an Arbor Day Tree Give-A-Way March 12 at Poinsettia Park, 660 Hidden Valley Road. The event is sponsored by SDREO's Cool Communities Shade Tree Program and open to local residents who register in advance and return their completed program application forms to SDREO by March 1. There are 20 varieties of trees to choose from and, depending on the size of the property, residents can get up to five, full-size, 15-gallon nursery-quality specimens. Those interested in the program and in getting free trees at the event should visit the program website at http://trees.sdenergy.org to download the materials. Residents can also contact SDREO by phone at (888) 831-8620 to request the application form, program guide and tree planting booklet. All applications must be received by March 1.
Bridal faire scheduled
TEMECULA —— The Temecula Creek Bridal Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road, off Highway 79. The faire will feature 50 of the best wedding professionals in the area, a full-production fashion show, prizes, and presentations. Admission is $7 at the door, or visit www.AllWedSites.com for one free admission. Call (760) 295-9005 for more information or email Lawrence Jones at info@allwedsites.com.
St. Patrick's dinner-dance planned
SAN MARCOS —— A St. Patrick's dinner-dance sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 6979 will be held at 5 p.m. March 18 at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 1147 W. Discovery St.
The event will feature music by Sean McVicker's dance band and entertainment by the Donna Means Irish Dancers.
Cost is $25 per person; $22 if paid by March 1. For tickets and table reservations, call Bill Feeney at (760) 510-1602 or Gary Kuhlman at (760) 591-7535.
Food distribution program available
POWAY —— Poway Share is a nonprofit, nondenominational food distribution program committed to building healthy families by providing affordable groceries. It is open to everyone and has no income or age requirements. The prepackaged groceries are first-quality food items, not donated items or government surplus.
Participants are asked to pay for their March packages by March 4. Cash or checks may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays at the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive.
Online payments via PayPal will be accepted through March 3 at www.members.cox.net/poway.share.
Packages can be picked up between 8 and 9 a.m. March 19 at the Poway Senior Center. Participants also can pay for April's food package at that time.
The menu for March is as follows:
Family Pack, $21: Whole chicken, 1 pound of frozen fish filet, 1 pound of ground beef, 1 pound ground turkey, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, a dozen eggs, 3 pound of apples, 3 pounds of potatoes, 1 pound of carrots, five oranges, celery stalk, lettuce, 3 pounds of onions, broccoli and more.
Produce Pack, $21: 3 pounds of potatoes, 2 pounds of onions, 1 pound of carrots, lettuce, celery stalk, 3 pounds of apples, five oranges, broccoli and more.
Junior Pack, $12: Whole chicken, 1 pound of ground beef, 3 pounds of potatoes, 2 pounds of onions, macaroni and cheese, 3 pounds of apples, broccoli, 1 pound of carrots and more.
Double Meat Pack, $13: Whole chicken, 1 pound of frozen fish filet, 1 pound of ground beef, 1 pound ground turkey and more.
Steak Pack, $21: Eight 8-ounce boneless rib-eye USDA prime choice cut steaks individually wrapped and frozen.
For information, call Don at (858) 229-6874 or Vicki at (858) 229-6875 or e-mail poway.share@cox.net
Ramona Woman's Club plans events
RAMONA —— The Ramona Woman's Club has planned the following activities for March:
For information, call the clubhouse at (760) 789-9813.
Library to hold bookmark contest
POWAY —— The Poway branch of the San Diego County Library will hold its Summer Reading Bookmark Contest from March 1 through 30. Youths in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to enter for the chance to have the bookmark they created made into a professional bookmark. Entries must be on a Poway Library Bookmark Contest entry form and reflect this year's theme, "Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds." Forms are available at the library at 13137 Poway Road.
The winning bookmark will be used for professional bookmarks to be given out during the 2005 Poway Summer Reading Program. All entries will be displayed on the library's bulletin boards during March. Prizes will be awarded in April to first-, second- and third-place winners.
For information, call the library at (858) 513-2909.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash, 'Read-in' on tap
POWAY —— The Poway branch of the San Diego County Library, 13137 Poway Road, will participate in the national Read Across America event celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 1.
Children will receive party bags and collect favors as they visit each of seven "Read-in" tables where they will be read to by community leaders and Poway celebrities. Afterward, the children will be treated to a party in the library's courtyard where they can enjoy birthday cake.
Admission is free. Sign up by calling the children's desk at (858) 513-2909.
Travel club to meet March 3
RANCHO BERNARDO —— The R.B. Travelers will meet at 2 p.m. March 4 in the auditorium at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive. A travelogue on "Outdoor Film Adventures" (Franklin Film) will be presented. After the program, refreshments will be served and a drawing for travel discounts held. Call (858) 674-6856.
Days of Dialogue, Peacemaker Awards on tap
SAN DIEGO —— The National Conflict Resolution Center will hold its annual Days of Dialogue and Peacemaker Awards from March 4 through 11.
The Peacemaker Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their creative and collaborative solutions to conflict. This year's recipients will be honored at the 17th annual Peacemakers Awards dinner scheduled for 5:30 p.m. March 9 at the Mission Valley Marriott. Tickets cost $125 per person or $1,200 for a table for 10. For reservations and information visit www.ncrconline.com or call (619) 238-2400.
Many special events are planned during NCRC's Days of Dialogue, including free workshops in conflict resolution techniques for businesses, divorced and divorcing couples and parents and teens. Two workshops, for business and parent-teen issues, will be held in Tijuana and conducted in Spanish. Many more are scheduled throughout San Diego County. For a list of workshops, visit the Web site listed above.
World Affairs Council meetings planned
RANCHO BERNARDO —— The World Affairs Council, North County chapter, meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays in the second-floor meeting room at the Remington Club Phase II, 16925 Hierba Drive.
The speakers and topics for March are as follows:
The chapter also meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Each meeting features a program and refreshments.
Guests are welcome. For information, call (858) 487-1776.
Welcome Club plans Anza-Borrego trip
RANCHO BERNARDO —— The Welcome Club of Rancho Bernardo and Surrounding Areas will hold its monthly luncheon March 17 at La Casa del Zorro, a four-star hotel and dining establishment in the heart of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
The bus tour leader and luncheon speaker will be Diana Lindsay, a desert naturalist, author and board member of the Anza-Borrego Foundation. At the luncheon, she will discuss naturalist Marshal South, famed author and poet who lived with his family on the waterless Ghost Mountain on the western edge of the desert for 17 years.
Cost is $55, which includes bus transportation. The bus will depart at 9:15 a.m. from Westwood Shopping Center. Guests and those interested in joining the club are welcome.
For reservations and information, call Lorinda Jones at (858) 487-5123.
Town hall meeting to focus on public safety
SAN MARCOS —— The community is invited to a town hall meeting on public safety from 6 to 8 p.m. March 3 at the San Marcos City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive.
Panelists will include San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Kolender and San Marcos Fire Chief Larry Webb. Policy panel representatives will include San Marcos Mayor Corky Smith, Vice Mayor Pia Harris-Ebert and City Councilmembers Hal Martin, Mike Preston and Jim Desmond. An expert panel with representatives from the Sheriff's Department, District Attorney's Office, San Marcos Fire Department, San Marcos Crime Awareness Unit, California Highway Patrol, State Parole, San Marcos Code Enforcement, Escondido Humane Society and Cal State San Marcos Police Department also will participate. The meeting will be moderated by Palomar College President Robert Deegan.
For information, call Jesse Navarro at the District Attorney's Office at (619) 531-3053 or Veronica Martinez at the city of San Marcos at (760) 744-1050, Ext. 3111.
Academy plans yard sale
SAN MARCOS —— Sierra Madre Academy will hold its annual yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 5 on campus, 1605 W. Mission Road. For information, call (760) 744-8505.
Volunteers sought to help students read
SAN MARCOS —— Richland Elementary School is seeking volunteers to help students read through its Everyone A Reader program.
Experience is not required, only a love of children and a desire to help them become successful readers. Parents, college students, senior citizens, business groups and other members of the community are encouraged to participate. A training session for prospective volunteers will be held from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. March 15 in Room 5 on the Richland campus, 910 Borden Road.
For information, call Kay Willer at (760) 290-2400, Ext. 3405.
SM Lions Club seeks new members
SAN MARCOS —— The San Marcos Lions Club is seeking 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 each month at Acapulco restaurant in San Marcos' Old California Restaurant Row.
For information, call Ish Lopez at (760) 744-5203.
Women for Sobriety meets weekly
SAN MARCOS —— Women for Sobriety, a self-help group for women alcoholics, meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the San Marcos Kaiser Permanente facility. For information, call Ann at (760) 724-4474.
Church to offer growth groups
NORTH COUNTY —— The new San Marcos Mission Hills Church will offer growth group meetings at various locations in San Marcos. The groups offered will include "Focus," "Affinity" and "Sport Teams." Sign up sheets will be available March 13 at the church's temporary site at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido. The Mission Hills Information Center is located in the courtyard. For information, call (760) 781-2124 or visit www.missionhillschurch.org.
American Legion hosts Law and Order Dinner
VISTA —— The Vista American Legion will host a "Law and Order Dinner" at Post 365 from 4 to 7 p.m. March 5 at 321 S. Santa Fe Ave. Mayor Morris Vance will make presentations to a police officer, a firefighter and a paramedic honoring their outstanding service. There will be a Marine Color Guard at the presentation. The event will include a spaghetti dinner. Pre-ticket sales cost $5. Call (760) 726-0472.
St. Patrick's Day dinner offered
VISTA —— Vista American Legion Post 365 will hold a dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day on March 17, in the Bunker, with corned beef and cabbage and potatoes. The post is at 321 S. Santa Fe Ave. Cost is $6 per person. Call (760) 726-0472.
Jewish Couples Club meets
VISTA —— Jewish Couples Club San Diego North County encourages all those 55 and over to join for refreshments, interesting speakers or musical entertainment. The group meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month at the Arcadia Place Retirement Community, 1080 Arcadia Drive. Monthly outings include dinner, theater, museums and other attractions. For more information, contact Lou Freiberg at (760) 721-9728.
Scrapbook Discovery Day held at Michael's
VISTA —— Scrapbook Discovery Day will be held at Michael's from 1 to 5 p.m. March 5 at 1851 University Drive. Participants will get to make and take home four free scrapbook related projects and enter a gift basket drawing. Preregistration is not required. Call (760) 941-7350.
RBV Adobe hosts local artist's exhibit
VISTA —— Rancho Buena Vista Adobe gallery will present an exhibit of watercolor works of local North County artist B.A. Stuber from March 2 through 28. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
The public is also invited to an open house and reception at the gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. March 20 to meet the artist, who describes her work as "realistically impressionistic." Her favorite subjects are botanicals, especially succulents, and rocks. Stuber is a member and co-coordinator of the Oceanside Museum of Art's Artist Alliance and has been involved for the last few years in scheduling exhibits at local venues for local North County artist members of that group. For more information, contact the artist at (760) 732-0399.
Woman's Club of Vista to meet
VISTA —— The Woman's Club of Vista will meet at 11 a.m. March 8 at the Elk's Lodge on E. Vista Way. The program will be "The Spotlighters," a senior dance group that will have toes tapping. Make lunch reservations to (760) 726-3763.
Vista Garden Club to meet
VISTA —— The next meeting of the Vista Garden Club will be at noon March 4 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Building A. A light luncheon will be served at noon. The business meeting and program begin at 1:15 p.m. The program will be "Wow, My Taxicum Officinale Just Won A Blue!" with Beverly Bosch and Carol Cotton, who are both garden club members. Cotton is a National Garden Clubs Garden Consultant and Bosch is a University of California Master Gardener. The meeting also includes a horticultural table, raffle table and plant sale table. Interested gardeners are welcome to attend. Call (760) 639-5395.
Fund-raiser supports Girls Incorporated
VISTA —— The Ladies Auxiliary Club for Girls Incorporated of San Diego County will hold a card party luncheon from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 18 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center at Brengle Terrace Park Azalia Room, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. The event will include, food, cards, bridge, fun games and raffle and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Girls Inc. Vista Center, which inspires all girls ages 6 to 18 to be strong, smart and bold. The Ladies Auxiliary Club supports the organization by fund raising to pay for security and janitorial services as well as general maintenance. The auxiliary meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Girls Inc., 735 Avenida de Benito Juarez. New active members are always welcome. Membership fee is $20 per year. Community members who wish to support the auxiliary can donate $25 per year to become an associate member. For information, contact Ethel Bramhall at (760) 945-3735.
Order of the Eastern Star reception set
ESCONDIDO —— A reception for the Grand Electa, Order of the Eastern Star of California, will be given for Beverly Wade at 3 p.m. March 13 at the Escondido Masonic Center, 1331 S. Escondido Blvd. Wade is a 36-year member of the Order and a past matron of the Star of Vista chapter of Vista. Escorting her will be her husband, Bob. Soloists will be her daughter, Kelly Miller, and her son, Kevin Wade. The chairwoman for the reception will be Marguerite Pilj, a past matron.
Oceanside city manager on KOCT call-in program
OCEANSIDE —— City Manager Steve Jepsen will be the guest speaker on KOCT-TV Voice of Oceanside television call-in program from 7 to 8 p.m. March 1. Host John Bonosoro will speak with Jepsen about preparation for the city's annual budgeting process. Jepsen will also be asked about the city's recent decision to assist local residents whose homes were damaged or in danger from a slow-moving landslide due to the prolonged and heavy rains. Viewers who have their own questions for Jepsen may call in at (760) 722-4433 to have their questions answered on the air.
The Voice of Oceanside originates live from KOCT studios and can be seen by Oceanside cable subscribers on channel 19. Replay dates and times are listed at www.koct.org. Click on schedule.
Psychic Reading Jamboree slated
OCEANSIDE —— The Earth and Sky Church will hold a Psychic Reading Jamboree from 6 to 9 p.m. March 4 at 2141 El Camino Real. Participants can select a reading on the topic of choice including career, relationship, future, family, past lives and more. The requested donation is $10 per reading. Free aura healings and chakra balancing will also be available. Call (760) 631-7900.
Private investigations is subject of workshop
OCEANSIDE —— MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will offer "How to Be Your Own Private Investigator" from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 3 in Room 3103 at the college, One Barnard Drive.
Adoptees, attorneys, birth parents, bill collectors, brokers, business owners and others will profit from this one-day workshop, which covers the sources used by private investigators. Topics will include where public records are and how to search them, what databases are and how to use them, and how to conduct asset searches and background investigations. No license is needed in California if you are investigating for yourself.
Instructor is licensed private investigator Jim Harriger. Fee is $37. An optional text may be purchased at the class for $25. Call (760) 795-6820.
Thousand mile project begins in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE —— The Highway 101 Association and the Oceanside's Transportation Department will paint 6-foot by 6-foot shields on the traffic lanes on Historic Highway 101 at 10 a.m. March 1 at Coast Highway at Wisconsin Avenue in both the north and south lanes. These inaugural signs will be the first of what will be a city by city effort to sign the rout along the entire West Coast. The association is attempting to brand the 101 using the historic shield and the state approved Historic Route signs. Generations have grown up cruising the 101 and the association hopes to reach them and to educate younger generations about the significance of the Historical Coast Road. For information, contact Chairman John Daley, Highway 101 Association, (760) 439-1319.
Community CPR classes offered
OCEANSIDE —— The Oceanside Fire Department and Firefighters Association have scheduled more Community CPR Program classes for 5 to 8 p.m. March 7 and April 4. Fire Department personnel will teach the three-hour American Heart Association classes that will cover Adult and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction. The classes will be held at the Oceanside Fire Training Classroom, 110 Jones Road, between Benet Road and Via Del Monte, near the North County Humane Society. Spanish instruction is also available. Cost for individual students is $25; $15 a person for nonprofit agencies. American Heart Association cards will be given upon completion of the class. Call Firefighter Tim Huerta at (760) 809-4141 to confirm attendance and make payment arrangements at least one week before class.
Bilingual translators needed for tax help
OCEANSIDE —— Volunteer San Diego is seeking bilingual Spanish/English translators at Earned Income Tax Credit program sites in Vista and Oceanside. Volunteers do not need to be trained in tax preparation and will simply provide much needed support to Spanish speaking clients and help get these families the deductions and credits to which they are entitled. For more information, contact Debbie Krakauer at (858) 636-4184 or e-mail dkrakauer@volunteersandiego.org.
Tri-City Doll Club to meet
OCEANSIDE —— The next meeting of the Tri-City Doll Club will be from 10 a.m. to noon March 7. For more information, call (760) 945-9397.
Oceanside Senior Center holds dance
OCEANSIDE —— The Oceanside Senior Center will hold a dance from 3 to 5 p.m. today at 455 Country Club Lane. Music is by the Bill Harper Trio. Admission is $3.50. Everyone 55 and over is welcome and refreshments will be served. Call (760) 435-5250.
Oceanside Elks hold 'Casino Royale'
OCEANSIDE —— The Oceanside Elks Club will hold its 'Casino Royale' beginning at 5 p.m. March 4 at the club, 444 Country Club Lane. Tickets cost $25 per person. There will be casino games, prizes, food and fun for the whole family. Each ticket includes 1,000 betting chips. Tickets are available at the club and through any member of the Noon Optimist Club. Call Bob Neal at (760) 433-1561 or Hal Weeks at (760) 726-6069.
YMCA plans senior trips
OCEANSIDE —— The Mottino Family YMCA has the following Active Older Adults trips planned:
Registration can be made at 4701 Mesa Drive or call (760) 758-0808, Ext. 113.
Organization receives $7,000 for at-risk youth program
From The Inside Out Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Oceanside, recently received a generous $7,000 grant award from San Diego-based Boys and Girls Foundation. From The Inside Out works with teens at risk for truancy, substance abuse, gang association and crime. Priscilla Alvarez, executive director and founder of FTIO, and volunteer staff at Donovan Correctional Facility take more than 1,400 youth and parents to the prison yearly. Incarcerated felons talk to youths about choices and consequences. Project Choice/CROP (Convicts Reaching Out to People) is hosted at the prison by inmates who want to give back to society by keeping kids out of prison and by using their own lives as examples.
Palomar Model A Ford Club to meet
OCEANSIDE —— The Palomar Model A Ford Club will hold its monthly meeting March 1 at Lincoln Middle School, 2000 California St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for social time and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All Model A owners and/or aficionados are welcome. For information, call President Dianne Frazee at (760) 729-4865.
Posted in Community on Sunday, February 27, 2005 12:00 am
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