FALLBROOK —— The eighth annual Galaxy of Glass show will be on display from July 3 through 24 at the Art Center at Fallbrook at 103 S. Main St.
An opening reception for center members and artists will be from 5 to 7 p.m. July 2.
Glassblowing demonstrations are scheduled for 3 to 8 p.m. July 2 and 1 to 5 p.m. July 3 in the Village Square across the street from the art center.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission/donation is $5, with art center members admitted free.
Show sponsor is Fallbrook Propane Gas Co.
Artists exhibiting work are Susan Cunningham Janine Daniels, Bryan A. Decker, Lea deWit, Deborah and Merrill Everett, Barry and Susan Farley, Rina Fehrensen, Ellen Gulick, Patrick Hartman, Scott Kempton, Sonja Longley, Lunice, Laura Maddams, Mingo & Asho, Charlotte Mitchell, Nancy Nagel, Marlene Rantanen, Carol Silrum, Marcy Stinton and Bobby Valdez.
For information, call (760) 728-6383.
Chamber prepares for golf tournament
FALLBROOK —— The 25th Fallbrook Avocado Open Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 1 at the Camp Pendleton Marine Memorial Golf Course. Rick Windbigler, tournanent chairman, urges all interested parties to sign up as soon as possible
Entry forms are available from the Chamber of Commerce. Cost of golf is $125 per player, $500 for a foursome. The deadline to enter is July 15. Shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m.
Windbigler said, "Local golfers will have a unique opportunity to play the Camp Pendleton course, an opportunity that may not happen again soon. The Marine Memorial Golf Course is a great course; well-groomed and well cared for. And just as important, golfers will be helping a really worthy local cause."
He said the course "has open fairways, mature trees, and only 144 golfers will be able to enjoy this event."
All proceeds from the tournament fund the educational programs sponsored by the chamber.
Windbigler also encourages participants to consider adding a military service person to their foursome. This year, tournament organizers will make arrangements with the U.S. Marine Corps for their personnel to participate, if they are sponsored by a group.
Windbigler is splitting up his regular foursome, so that each pair will sponsor two military personnel, thus creating two teams.
Companies or individuals can also become sponsors: The Eagle sponsor at $600 pays for two golfers; Birdie sponsor at $350 pays for one golfer. Both include a tee sign, having your name in all ads, before and after the tournament, and 10 raffle tickets. A Par sponsor at $100 merits a sign on a tee or green.
Participants also are treated to two meals: A hot dog lunch and a steak dinner. Awards and plaques will be presented at the dinner.
So far, major sponsors include: Paradise Chevrolet, which is sponsoring the hole-in-one prize, a brand new, top-of-the-line Cadillac; Fallbrook Equipment Rental, Community National Bank, Temecula Valley Bank, Valley View Casino and Neiman's Collision Center. Pardee Homes has volunteered to sponsor all the Awards.
Windbigler is assisted in the organizational planning by committee members John Henker, Stan Neiman, Phil Delaney, Bill Metcalf, Jeff Minch, Gail Windbigler, Sheri Windbigler and Sandy Fontaine.
For more information, call the chamber office at (760) 728-5845.
Fallbrook Women's Connection to meet
FALLBROOK —— The Fallbrook Women's Connection will meet from 10 a.m. to noon July 15 at the Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road.
Sandy Dorsey will display some of her collection of Teri Lee Dolls from her collection of 500 dolls, a collection that dates back 30 years.
A brunch will be served. Ashley Cleland, a high school student, will sing. Speaker Marilyn Tyner, a published author, will tell of her travels from "The Pits to the Palace."
Cost is $20. Free childcare is available, but reservations are required. For information or reservations, call Earline at (760) 728-4513, or Mary at (760) 723-1605.
Library summer program underway
FALLBROOK —— "Dragons, Dreams & Daring Deeds" is the theme of the summer reading program that began June 27 at the Fallbrook Library. The program is aimed at children ages 4 through sixth grade.
Participants will have the chance to win prizes for every goal of 10 hours of reading for older ones or 20 picture books for younger ones. Reporting of reading goals begins July 7 and ends Aug. 6. Children also can be eligible for prizes by putting their names in the "Dragon's Grail."
Programs will be offered Wednesdays from July 13 through Aug. 3 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the library for preschoolers and from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. at the Hilltop Center at 331 E. Elder St. for older children. The schedule is:
The library is at 124 S. Mission Road. For information, call (760) 728-2373.
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Networking meeting scheduled
ENCINITAS —— Business Networking International offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and qualified referrals on a weekly basis. Meetings are held once a week from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and are limited to one professional from each industry or trade.
The Encinitas chapter will meet this morning at Coco's Restaurant, 407 Encinitas Blvd.
The Oceanside chapter will meet Tuesdays at Hunter's Steakhouse, 1221 Vista Way.
The Carmel Valley chapter will meet Wednesdays at the DoubleTree Hotel, 11915 El Camino Real, Del Mar.
The La Costa Chapter will meet Wednesdays at Hunter's Steakhouse, 1221 Vista Way.
The Vista chapter will meet Wednesdays at Holly's Bakery CafÈ, 540 West Vista Way, Vista.
Finally, the Carlsbad chapter will meet Thursdays at Hunter's Steakhouse, 1221 Vista Way.
For more information about any of these meetings or chapters, call (619) 491-9936.
Bloodmobile visit planned
ENCINITAS —— The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept blood donations at an open to the public blood drive hosted by Chipotle from 2 to 7 p.m. today at 268 North El Camino Real Blvd. The bloodmobile will be parked in the parking lot.
All donors at this drive will be awarded a limited edition text message, "don8 blood," T-shirt, a voucher for a discounted round of golf at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook and a voucher for a complimentary burrito from Chipotle. Donors will also receive a medical history review and mini-physical, which includes blood pressure, pulse, temperature and an iron level check.
Anyone who is at least 17, in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood. A good meal is recommended prior to donation.
The San Diego Blood Bank, a nonprofit organization, is the largest blood collection agency in San Diego County. A member of America's Blood Centers, a national network of community-based blood banks, the San Diego Blood Bank serves patients in 50 hospitals throughout Southern California.
For donor requirements or to make an appointment call the San Diego Blood Bank at (800) 469-7322 or (760) 931-2050, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Golfers gathering set
SOLANA BEACH —— San Diego Saturday Golfers will meet at 8:30 a.m. (tee-off is 9 a.m.) July 2 at Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course, 1580 Sun Valley Road, near Lomas Santa Fe Blvd.
This is a fun group of golfers, ages 55-plus with all levels of playing skills. Participate in games, prizes and social events. The golfers meet every Saturday morning.
For more information, call (858) 481-4465 or (760) 966-0955.
Chess tournament scheduled
SOLANA BEACH —— A children's chess tournament will be held from 2:45 to 5:30 p.m. July 2 at La Colonia Community Center, 715 Valley Ave.
Prizes will be given to each participant. Medallions are awarded to first through fourth places at the tournament. Points are also awarded at the tournament according to placement.
The overall series winners are the children who accumulate the most points which will be determined at the close of this tournament.
The cost is $25. From I-5, exit Lomas Santa Fe west, turn left on Stevens, turn left on Genevieve, turn right on Valley. The Community Center is on the right next to the park.
Call (760) 721-4400 for permission slips to enter and more tournament information.
Trash service cancelled
RANCHO SANTA FE —— There will be no residential trash services by Coast Waste Management on Independence Day, July 4.
All residential services for the cities of Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and Del Mar will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week following the holiday.
Commercial services will be on regular schedule.
For further information, call (800) 596-7444.
Concert series slated
CARLSBAD —— The Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office's annual, "TGIF Jazz in the Parks," series returns for its 20th season of outdoor evening concerts with some new faces and a change in its location schedule.
Eleven TGIF concerts will be held in three Carlsbad parks over the months of June, July and August.
Tonight's concert will begin at 6 p.m. at Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, at La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road.
Free shuttle service is available between 5 and 9 p.m.from La Costa Canyon High School.
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers (Chicago Blues) will be performing. Named among the great blues bands of the nation by no less than Elwood Blues (Dan Ackroyd), the Mighty Flyers soar on Rod Piazza's passionate harmonica and vocals and breathless ensemble virtuosity.
The regular schedule of parks has changed with the elimination of Magee Park as a concert site. The 2005 line-up includes nine nationally acclaimed jazz and blues ensembles making their debuts at TGIF and two area bands returning for their seventh and eighth appearances.
The series has attracted sponsorship support through program ads and contributions at nearly double the amounts raised in previous years.
Feel free to bring blankets, low-back beach chairs, even a picnic. The Carlsbad Boy Scouts and Carlsbad High School Band Boosters will also sell light refreshments.
Intermission opportunity drawings will be conducted by the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts to raise funds for the concert series.
Pets are not allowed and owners bringing pets to the concerts will be ticketed.
For more information on these free TGIF Jazz in the Parks concerts, please visit www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us or call (760) 434-2904.
Local trio will perform
CARLSBAD —— The Museum of Making Music will welcome the Jim Reed Trio for a special performance beginning at 1 p.m. July 2 at 5790 Armada Drive(east of I-5 at Palomar Airport Road).
For more information, call (760) 5996 or visit www.museumofmakingmusic.org.
Trash service cancelled
CARLSBAD—— There will be no residential trash services by Coast Waste Management on Independence Day, July 4.
All residential services for the city of Carlsbad will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week following the holiday. Commercial services will be on regular schedule.
For further information, call (800) 596-7444.
Guided nature walk planned
WOODED HILL —— The San Diego Natural History Museum's Canyoneers (volunteers trained to teach appreciation of plants and animals in Southern California) will lead a guided nature walk from 4:30 to 7 p.m. July 2.
The walk will take place along the Wooded Hill Nature Trail in the Cleveland National Forest. It's an easy one-and-a-half-mile walk on a gradual slope through oak-pine woodland that leads to a panoramic mountain view.
From Interstate 8, exit Sunrise Hwy. (S-1) and go north 8.3 miles to Wooded Hill Rd. Turn left and go for about a quarter mile; park on the left side at the wide place in the road (Map 430, B-5). Allow about an hour and 15 minutes driving time from San Diego.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat and bring adequate water and food; even the short or easy hikes can demand liquid and energy resources. Feel free to bring a jacket, binoculars and field guides. Bring rain gear if rain is a possibility.
Restrooms will be available at the campground across the road from the parking area. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required to park.
Walks are free and open to the public. No reservations are required. For more information on the parking pass and the nature walk visit www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers.
Trash service cancelled
OCEANSIDE —— There will be no residential trash services by Waste Management for the city of Oceanside on July 4.
Also, Coast Waste Management will cancel service for the city of Valley Center on July 4.
All residential services for Oceanside and Valley Center will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week following the holiday.
For further information, call (800) 596-7444.
Seniors offered health services, safe driving class
ESCONDIDO —— The Senior Service Council will offer these services for seniors in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex). Call (760) 480-0611.
Concert to kick off 'Plays in the Park' series
ESCONDIDO —— Four local theater companies, American Rose Theater, Arts Off Broadway, Patio Playhouse and THEATRX are teaming up to put on a series of benefit plays called, "Plays In The Park" in the Kit Carson Park Amphitheatre.
The series will kick off with a July 2 concert featuring the Chapin Sisters, Virtual Stangers, Berkley Hart, Highland Way and a Neil Diamond Tribute. Gates open at 4 p.m., followed by the show at 5. Bring your own picnic or enjoy a barbecue dinner catered by Wrangler BBQ for $10. Concert admission is $17. Proceeds will benefit North County community theaters.
"Plays in the Park" performances will include the following.
The Kit Carson Amphitheatre is at 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, corner of Mary Lane and Bear Valley Parkway. To order season tickets, call (760) 489-2496.
Children's museum to host programs
ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Children's Museum hosts Saturdays at Studio 1 events at 1 p.m. Saturdays. The programs are free with $5 per person admission; children 1 and younger are admitted free.
The July 2 program will be "Salt Pendulum." Find out what a salt pendulum is and create a project with one.
The July 9 program will be "Backyard Habitat: Small Garden." Create a container garden with Karen Fleck. All materials will be provided.
The museum is at 380 N. Escondido Blvd., Studio 1 (in the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, complex). For information, call (760) 233-7755 or visit www.escondidochildrensmuseum.org.
Grandmothers Club to meet
ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Grandmothers Club will meet for a salad, dessert and sandwich luncheon at noon July 7 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Bring a dish to share for six to eight people and your own tableservice. Also, a program is planned. For information, call (760) 745-5407.
Trio to play 'hot jazz' at library
ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Public Library's First Thursday Concert will be held at 7 p.m. July 7 in the library's Turrentine Room at 239 S. Kalmia St. The Sweet & Lowdown trio of clarinet, piano and drums, will play 'hot jazz,' boogie-woogie, blues and swing numbers. The free concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Escondido Library. No reservations are required. For information, call (760) 839-4329 or visit www.library.escondido.org.
Job's Daughters to host 'Disco Daze' dance
ESCONDIDO —— Job's Daughters, Bethel No. 154 of Escondido, will present "Disco Daze," a '70s-style dance, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 9 at the Escondido Masonic Center, 1331 S. Escondido Blvd. Cost is $5. Put on your bell bottoms and leisure suits and dance the night away to '70s classics. For information, call (760) 751-2677.
American Legion post honors students
ESCONDIDO —— The American Legion, J.B. Clark Post 149, has completed its middle school awards program. Last month, local middle schools selected winners and runners-up to receive awards. School officials sent the names to post Adjutant Ralph Gustafson, who delivered certificates and medals to the winners.
The post is proud to recognize students through its annual awards program and hopes it will encourage other students to strive for higher learning and citizenship. Criteria for the award include courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service.
Also, gold, silver and bronze medals are presented annually to the NJROTC program at Orange Glen High School.
Seniors can take computer, 'doodling' classes
ESCONDIDO —— OASIS will offer these classes for seniors at its education center in Robinson's-May South, third floor, Westfield Shoppingtown North County. Preregistration is required. Call (760) 432-0635.
Kumeyaay elder to give lecture
ESCONDIDO —— The San Diego Archaeological Center will present Kumeyaay Elder Jane Dumas as the guest speaker at its Second Saturday Visiting Scholar Lecture Series. The lecture will take place at 11 a.m. July 9 at the center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, next to the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park and Battlefield State Park.
Visitors also can see the Jamul Indian Village traveling exhibit called "Bringing the Past to Life," which consists of a 12-panel display installed by tribal members. Dumas will discuss the tribe's history and culture, along with childhood stories about life on the reservation.
Admission is free for center members. A $5 donation to the center is suggested for nonmembers. Information: acox@sandiegoarchaeology.org or (760) 291-0370.
Home improvement clinics slated
NORTH COUNTY —— Local Home Depot stores will hold these home improvement clinics this month. For information, visit www.homedepotclinics.com.
July 4 blood drive planned
RAMONA —— The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept blood donations at a blood drive scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 4 at Ramona Oaks Park, 25341 Pappas Road.
Donors at this drive will receive a limited-edition text message "don8 blood" T-shirt and vouchers for a discounted round of golf at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, a free oil change courtesy of Evans Tires and Service Centers and a free car wash courtesy of Genie Car Wash. Donors also will receive a medical history review and mini physical, which includes blood pressure, pulse and temperature checks.
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.
For information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org or call (800) 4MY-SDBB.
Card-making classes offered
POWAY —— Stamping Details will offer the following card-making classes at 14009 Midland Road:
For information, call (858) 513-8024 or visit www.stampingdetails.com.
Church to host guest speaker
RANCHO BERNARDO —— The Church at Rancho Bernardo will host Bob Kraning as the featured speaker July 9 and 10 as part of its Summer 2005 "Battery Recharge" Message Series. Service times are 6 p.m. Saturday and 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
Kraning delivers a powerful lesson on moving from personal self-doubt to discovering one's untapped potential. He draws on his 22 years of experience at Forest Home Christian Conference Center, serving 14 years as executive director.
The Church at Rancho Bernardo is at 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. For information, call (858) 592-2434 or visit www.thechurchatrb.org.
Learn about insects at Blue Sky Reserve
POWAY —— Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, on Espola Road, will host an "Insects at Night" program at 8:30 p.m. July 9. Entomologist Mike Klein will lead the program during which participants can capture, identify and release many of Blue Sky's nighttime inhabitants. The group will meet at the trailhead for a short interactive presentation before heading into the reserve.
The event is suitable for all ages. All participants should dress warmly and bring a flashlight.
Reservations are required. Call the Blue Sky office at (858) 668-4781.
Volunteers sought to monitor wildlife
SAN DIEGO —— The San Diego Tracking Team is seeking volunteers to assist with wildlife monitoring in San Diego County.
Free training will take place from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16 at the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Ranch House on Canyonside Park Drive. Learn to recognize tracks of native mammal species and join an experienced tracker on one or more wildlife surveys.
For information, call (760) 715-4102 or visit www.sdtt.org.
Native plant hike offered July 2
SAN MARCOS —— The city's Community Services Department will offer a free native plant hike from 9 to 11 a.m. July 2 at Jack's Pond Park. A presentation by Susan LaJoie will cover identification of native plants and invasive species, uses of native plants in drought tolerant gardens and weed abatement. Plants in the area will be identified during the easy, one-mile hike.
Participants should meet at the nature center at Jack's Pond Park, 986 La Moree Road. Reservations are not required; sign in at the meeting location. An adult must accompany all minors. Participants should wear walking shoes and bring water and a hat.
For information, call (760) 744-9000, Ext. 3508.
Fourth of July Extravaganza planned
SAN MARCOS —— The Lake San Marcos Resort, at 1025 La Bonita Drive, will host a Fourth of July Extravaganza on July 4. The schedule of events is as follows:
Other festivities will include an art exhibit, ice cream parlor, boat rides, kids' games and watermelon eating contest.
For information, call (760) 744-0120.
July 4 blood drive planned
SAN MARCOS —— The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept blood donations at a blood drive hosted by the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 4 at Woodland Park Bible Church, 1093 Rock Springs Road.
Donors at this drive will receive a limited-edition text message "don8 blood" T-shirt, a free barbecue lunch courtesy of the Kiwanis Club, a voucher for a free half-day fishing trip courtesy of Helgren's Oceanside Sportfishing and a voucher for a discounted round of golf at Eagle Crest Golf Resort in Escondido. Donors also will receive a medical history review and mini physical, which includes blood pressure, pulse and temperature checks.
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.
For information or to schedule an appointment, call (800) 4MY-SDBB or visitwww.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Junior lifeguard course offered
SAN MARCOS —— The city's Community Services Department will offer a junior lifeguard course for ages 10 and older from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 6 through 14, at Woodland Park Pool.
Students can learn life-saving skills that lifeguards use in this fun and interactive class, which will include instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, water safety and refinement of stroke skills. Students must pass a swim test to participate.
Cost is $40 for San Marcos residents; $50 for nonresidents.
For information, call (760) 746-2028.
College to present multicultural films
SAN MARCOS —— As part of a Palomar College multicultural studies film course offered this summer, a series of films focusing on "Stories of Liberation" will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through July 27 in Room P-32 on the college's San Marcos campus, 1140 W. Mission Road. Admission is free for those who are not registered in the class.
The following films will be shown:
For information, call John Valdez at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2219.
Johnny Cash tribute band performs
OCEANSIDE —— Band in Black, a Tribute to Johnny Cash, will perform from 3 to 7 p.m. July 4 at Uncle Goos Cantina, 274 Harbor Drive South. There is no cover charge. Call (760) 433-4755.
Seniors take California Rail Adventure
OCEANSIDE —— The Happy Wanderers travel group of the Oceanside Senior Center will take a California Rail Adventure from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. There will also be a trip to Sequoia, Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks from Oct. 11 to 14; and a trip to the Branson Holiday Show Dec. 1 to 6. Prices vary for double and single occupancy. For more information, call (760) 435-5250.
Barnes & Noble holds NCHS benefit
OCEANSIDE —— Barnes & Noble will hold a special event benefitting the North County Humane Society from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 3 at 2615 Vista Way. Upon entering the store, patrons will receive special event vouchers. When they are done shopping and ready to check out, they present the vouchers at the front counter and the North County Humane Society will receive 20 percent of all purchases. Ann Davidson, humane education coordinator for NCHS will be at the store from 2 to 4 p.m. with the society's adorable miniature horses.
Oceanside Elks sponsor trip to Lady Luck Casino
OCEANSIDE —— The Oceanside Elks Lodge is sponsoring a bus trip to the Lady Luck Casino and Hotel. The four-day, three-night trip will begin Sept. 6. Return date is Sept. 9. Cost is $99.50 per person, double occupancy; $122 for single occupancy. Call (760) 433-1561.
Oceanside Chamber holds installation dinner
OCEANSIDE —— The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Installation Dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. July 9 at the Oceanside Marina Suites. The theme is Fiesta and the dress is Fiesta/Hawaiian casual. The cost to attend the event is $75. Please RSVP by today.
The evening will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m., a buffet dinner followed by the Installation of the Officers and Board of Directors, member recognition and dancing. Some of the evening's highlights will be the Installation of the Officers and Board of Directors of the 960-plus member chamber, recognition of the Business Person of the Year. Jerry Salyer, of Salyer Insurance and Benefits Management, will be installed as President. Sponsorship Opportunities are available. For additional information, call Johanna at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce at (760) 722-1534.
MiraCosta, Alliant form partnership
OCEANSIDE —— MiraCosta College President Dr. Victoria Munoz Richart and Alliant International University President Dr. Geof Cox have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing a new agreement to provide MiraCosta students with enhanced opportunities to transfer into undergraduate programs at AIU. AIU has six California campuses including a San Diego location and offers study in subjects including psychology, management, business, education and international relations. AIU also has a campus in Mexico City and is authorized by law to offer all of its programs in English. MiraCosta is looking forward to expanding this partnership to include on-campus doctoral programs in education leadership for its employees and employees of neighboring colleges and universities. Also planned: offering an AIU bachelor's degree that can be completed on the MiraCosta campus; development of career ladder programs in education, international business and other fields; and scholarships provided by AIU for MiraCosta students. For more information, contact Lise Flocken in the MCC University Transfer Center at (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6580.
Marine's photos on exhibit at library
OCEANSIDE —— A collection of photos taken by Marine Staff Sgt. Amy Forsythe while on deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom is now on display at the Oceanside Civic Center Library. Forsythe, a mobilized reservist, took the pictures in 2003 while serving as a combat correspondent in Kabul, Afghanistan. The pictures feature the humanistic side of war. Many of the photos are of children's faces, living conditions, reconstruction projects and the military presence. Forsythe is redeploying to Iraq in February, 2006, and hopes to expand her collection of photography. She has been living in Oceanside since being stationed at Camp Pendleton in 1995. For more information, contact Forsythe at (760) 525-4889 or e-mail forsytheal@yahoo.com or Deborah Polich at (760) 435-5559.
Sisters to perform for church building fund
OCEANSIDE —— Sisters Kelly and Charna Felthous will perform songs from Gypsy, Les Miserables, Mack and Mabel, Funny Girl, Side Show, Sweet Charity, Wicked and more at 7 p.m. July 10 at San Luis Rey Valley United Methodist Church, 5570 Old Ranch Road. The performance will be cabaret seating and refreshments will be served. All donations will go to the church building fund. RSVP to Jean Hammer at (760) 758-9817 by July 8.
Michael's holds floral design class
VISTA —— A summer floral design class will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 1 at Michael's at 1851 University Drive. Students will use silk flowers and a tin watering can to create their own unique centerpiece. Cost is $10 plus supplies. Supply lists will be given to students as they register and students will receive 10 percent off of all supply purchases. Register 24 hours in advance by calling (760) 941-7350.
Special dinner at VFW Post 7041
VISTA —— The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7041 will host a special dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. July 6 featuring barbecued country style ribs, cole slaw and beans. Cost is $5. Take-out dinners are also available. Proceeds from this function are designated to the cancer fund research sponsored by the auxiliary. The post is at 1717 E. Vista Way. Call (760) 724-7041.
Stitching classes at Michael's
VISTA —— "Let's Start Stitching" classes will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays starting July 7 at Michael's, 1851 University Drive. These classes are recommended for beginners, ages 12 and up and will cover a variety of hand stitchery. Some of these projects will include applique, embroidery and quilting. A new project will be done each week through August. Upcoming projects will include journal covers, pin cushion, purse, trinket box and more. Cost for each class is $15 and all supplies are included. Students must register 24 hours in advance at the store or by calling (760) 941-7350.
Volunteers needed at Tri-City Medical Center
OCEANSIDE —— Volunteers are needed at Tri-City Medical Center to work in many interesting and varied departments of the hospital, including gift shop, shuttle drivers, emergency room, pharmacy, laboratory, medical library and other areas. Volunteers work in four-hour shifts, weekdays and weekends. An Orientation Program for prospective volunteers will be held at 9 a.m. July 13 at the hospital at 4002 Vista Way. Call the Auxiliary Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at (760) 940-3125.
Pow wow this weekend
PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION —— The 10th annual Pechanga Pow Wow will take place today through Sunday at the Pechanga Resort & Casino.
The free event will feature dancing and drum contests in a number of age categories. There will be fireworks Saturday.
Festivities open with a gourd dance at 5 p.m. today, followed by the grand entry invocation at 6 p.m. The grand entry will be at noon Saturday and Sunday. Awards will be given at 5 p.m. Sunday.
For information, call Norman Pico at 303-2523.
Annexation of Redhawk to be celebrated
TEMECULA —— Temecula's Community Services Department will celebrate the annexation of Redhawk into the city from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
City staff and department representatives will be at Redhawk Elementary to talk about city services. Emergency services personnel will give demonstrations.
The free event includes performances by Aunt Kizzy's Boyz and JD Preist, balloon jumps, a rock climbing wall, clowns and refreshments.
The school is at 32045 Camino San Jose. For information, call 694-6480.
Proposed rock quarry topic of meetings
TEMECULA —— A coalition of community groups will present a second public meeting regarding the rock quarry proposed for Rainbow. Speakers will include Matt Rahn, interim director of the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve and Sheila Manning, president of RiverWatch. Representatives of the granite company that is seeking to build the quarry have been invited.
The meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Temecula Library, 41000 County Center Drive.
For information, call Charolette Fox at 302-0180 or Kathleen Hamilton at 676-6912.
Pancake breakfast to benefit fire department
QUAIL VALLEY —— A pancake breakfast sponsored by the Quail Valley Volunteer Fire Department to benefit Station 5 will be from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Besides Quail Valley, the station covers portions of Canyon Lake and Menifee.
The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, milk and coffee. The cost is $4. It's $2 for children 12 and younger.
It will be held at the Fire Hall, 23980 La Bertha Lane.
There is a need for additional volunteers for the monthly breakfast. Those interested in helping can call 244-3847.
Democrat group plans dinner
SAN JACINTO —— The Riverside County Democratic Central Committee is sponsoring a dinner Sunday at Soboba Springs Country Club.
Invited guests include U.S. Rep. Hilda Solis, who represents the San Gabriel Valley, state Treasurer Phil Angelides, state Controller Steve Westley, Art Torres, chair of the California Democratic Party, and Alex Gallardo-Rooker, first vice chair of the state party.
Cocktail hours begins at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. and there will be a fireworks display at 9 p.m. The cost is $35.
Soboba Springs Country Club is at 1020 Soboba Springs Road.
Reservations are mandatory.
For information, call Linda at 927-1279.
Day camp starts Tuesday
LAKE ELSINORE —— A summer day camp program begins Tuesday at Lake Community Center.
The camp is for children 6 to 12 and the fee is $40 per week, per child. Each week will have a different theme and activities
The hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., through Aug. 5. The camp will run Tuesday through Thursday next week because Monday is Independence Day.
Pre-registration is required by calling 245-0442 or visiting the center, 310 W. Graham Ave.
Cha-cha dance class offered
TEMECULA —— Cha-cha ballroom dance classes will be offered from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. each Wednesday in July at the Community Recreation Center.
The cost is $24 for the four-week session. Singles or couples are welcome.
The center is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road. For registration or information, call John Irwin at 676-1471.
Quarter horse event in Temecula
TEMECULA —— The VQHA Firecracker Circuit, an American Quarter Horse Association-approved show, will take place July 8 to 11 at Galway Downs.
American Quarter Horse shows test horses' ability in dozens of classes.
Galway Downs is located on Los Caballos Road off Highway 79 South about six miles east of Interstate 15. For information on the event, call Shana Shaver at (805) 929-4782 or visit www.aqha.com.
Hot Summer Nights events to begin
TEMECULA —— Hot Summer Nights, a series of music and family fun, begins in Old Town on July 8.
Performing at the Country Porch at Third and Old Town Front streets will be the Gem Tones, a three-member family rock 'n' roll band featuring a father and two teenagers. The 2 of Us+1, a group specializing in vocal harmonies, will perform on Sixth and Old Town Front streets.
Precious the Clown will be at the corner of Old Town Front and Main streets to make balloon animals and hats. Other activities include a party jump and children's midway games. There is a fee for the games, with proceeds benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs leadership team. Pony and carriage rides will also be available.
For information, call Melody Brunsting at 252-5649 or Kathi Syers at 694-6412.
Water safety course offered
LAKE ELSINORE —— A basic water safety course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 at the Lake Community Center.
The course is open to day care providers, foster parents and anyone with a pool and children.
The cost is $50. Reservations are required by Thursday by calling 245-0442.
The center is at 310 W. Graham Ave.
Past life regression to be discussed
MURRIETA —— A past life regression workshop will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. July 9 at Nirvana.
Workshops are offered monthly and techniques and topics vary, but can include simple yoga and breathing, empowerment sharing, songs, drums and dance, women's tips and topics, meditation and prayer.
Cost is $10. Nirvana is at 40685 California Oaks Road, Suite A. Call 461-6930 for information.
Run to benefit Special Olympics
TEMECULA —— The Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics will be July 10. The run will begin at Pechanga Resort & Casino, wind through the streets of Temecula, and conclude at Wilson Creek Winery, where there will be a barbecue and entertainment.
Opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. with a torch lighting at the casino. The run begins at 9:30 with the torch expected at the winery at 5:30 p.m.
The cost for runners is $20 and the runner/barbecue combo is $30. Entrance to only the barbecue costs $25, or $10 for those 10 and younger.
Registration fees may be sent to California Highway Patrol —— Temecula, Attn: Officer Ron Thatcher, 27685 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, CA 92590. For information, call Thatcher or Officer Sig Ceballos at 506-2000 or Judy Bell at 677-1469.
Childhood development seminar set
HEMET —— A free early childhood development and nutrition seminar will be offered July 15. Hosted by Victory Outreach Hemet and First 5 Riverside, families will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of their child's early years as well as how to develop healthy eating habits.
The meeting will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at 125 N. Thompson Ave. Free childcare will be provided.
For information, call Jania Palacios at (310) 552-4189.
Bloodmobile coming to Temecula
TEMECULA —— The Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties will sponsor a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Temecula Community Recreation Center.
All donors will receive a Blood Bank water bottle.
Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors 76 and older must provide the Blood Bank with annual written permission from their physician.
The center is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road. For information, call (800) 879-4484.
Grief recovery group to meet
TEMECULA —— A grief recovery group for spouses who have lost their loved ones to death meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The group is an outreach ministry of Rancho Community Church of Temecula.
Meetings are at 43172 Business Park Drive, Suite 102. For information, contact Carl Heimple at 302-3363.
Lupus support group meets
WILDOMAR —— The Lupus International Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month in Wildomar. It is free. For information and meeting location, call Danielle at (888) 532-2322, Ext. 4.
Food addicts group meets
MURRIETA —— Food Addicts Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Church of Religious Science at 26871 Hobie Circle, Murrieta. For information, call Molly at 301-0448.
Group for visually impaired to meet
WILDOMAR —— A support group for people with low or limited vision meets from 9 to 11 a.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Drive. For information, call 678-6649.
Wildomar group meets for potluck
WILDOMAR —— The Wildomar Senior Association meets for a potluck and program at 11:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Canyon Mobile Homes clubhouse, 21601 Canyon Drive.
Visitors are welcome. For information, call Margie at 674-6820.
Homeowners, renters assistance available
LAKE ELSINORE —— Seniors 62 and older, or disabled people of any age, can apply for a property tax rebate until Oct. 17.
Administered through the Franchise Tax Board, the program provides a rebate on property tax based on the amount of taxes paid and income level. Renters also qualify, since it is presumed part of their rent goes toward property tax.
The Lake Elsinore Senior Center will be providing assistance in completing the required application form. Certain documentation must be brought to appointments.
The senior center is at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. For information, or to make an appointment, call 674-2526.
Alzheimer's workshop to be presented
TEMECULA —— A free workshop entitled "Life's Decisions, Eventually We All Have to Make Them," will be presented from 10 a.m. to noon July 8 at the Mary Phillips Senior Center.
The workshop, presented by Alzheimer's Association of Riverside County and Miller-Jones Mortuary and Crematory, will teach people how to compile and organize emergency information so that family members can access your directive and know your end-of-life decisions. Participants will be provided with information sheets and document folders to retain emergency information.
Reservations are required by Wednesday by calling 672-1666. The center is at 41845 Sixth St.
For information, call Tom Bloom at 672-0777.
Caregiver support group to meet
SUN CITY —— Care Connexxus, Inc, which provides adult day care services in Sun City, offers four free caregiver support groups in Southwest County.
Meetings are 9:30 to 11 a.m. the first and third Wednesday at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road, Sun City; 10 to 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday at Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive; and 10 to 11 a.m. the first Tuesday at Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth St., Temecula.
The organization also operates a Alzheimer's daycare center at the Ceniceros Center.
For information, call 672-9536 or visit www.careconnexxus.com.
Seniors medication workshop planned
LAKE ELSINORE ——- A program on medications and drug interaction will be July 8 at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center.
Seniors are invited to bring their prescriptions, over-the-counter medication and supplemental vitamins and have them analyzed by experts from Sav-On Pharmacy.
Representatives from the drugstore will give an overview of problems from drug interaction at 12:15 p.m., followed by individual evaluations.
The center is at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. For information, call 674-2526.
Group to visit casino
TEMECULA —— The Seniors Golden Years of Temecula Valley will take a trip to Harrah's Rincon Casino on July 20.
The trip costs $6.
The group has also planned a number of other upcoming trips. For information, call Esther at 694-6466.
Trip planned to Viejas
MURRIETA —— The Temecula Senior Service Center is offering a trip to Viejas Casino on Tuesday.
The bus will leave at 8 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Guests will receive a $5 coupon toward lunch. The cost is $6 per person.
Also in July, the group will visit the USS Midway in San Diego and the Riverside Casino in Laughlin.
For reservations or information, call Rose at 246-2119.
Posted in Community on Friday, July 1, 2005 12:00 am
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