FALLBROOK —— An iron pour has been scheduled for Nov. 5 at 300 E. Alvarado St. Event coordinator is master sculptor Peter Mitten, and it will be headed by Toby Flores, sculptor and instructor at San Diego City College and the UCSD Crafts Center.

The team also includes artists Tom Fox and David Lobdell of New Mexico, who will be accompanied by some of his students.

Since the "Iron Age," artisans have used the "cupola" method for melting and casting artistic iron objects. This iron pour will demonstrate the process. Artisans and participants will bring pre-made molds and have them cast during the event.

Interested participants should contact Mitten as soon as possible at (760) 728-2416 to schedule workshops and produce molds of the artist's work prior to the pour.

Participants with molds should check in at 11 a.m. The burn-in will begin at 4 p.m. and the molten iron will be ready to pour between 6 and 7 p.m.

Guests are welcome and are encouraged to bring a picnic meal and a folding chair.

Halloween event planned

FALLBROOK —— The county Department of Parks and Recreation will sponsor the third annual indoor Halloween festival from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.

The free event will feature games, prizes, costume contests and crafts. Candy and other refreshments will be served. For volunteer opportunities or to make donations, call (760) 728-1671.

Parkinson's support group to meet

FALLBROOK ——The Fallbrook Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Oct. 23 in Conference Room B at Fallbrook Hospital, 624 E. Elder St.

Renae Rasmussen, director of resources, Fallbrook Healthcare Foundation, will provide information on the program Care Advocacy.

Friends are welcome. For information, call Barbara Thurston, (760) 728-2283.

Horse management workshop set

BONSALL —— The San Luis Rey Watershed Council is sponsoring a horse management workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at the Sun Ranch.

This free workshop is an opportunity for horse owners, equestrian riders, and horse facility managers to gather information about how to protect the water quality in horse areas and to comply with government regulations. Experts from non-regulatory and regulatory agencies will discuss horse-related issues including manure management, storm water runoff management, pest control, and erosion control. For more information or reservations, call or RSVP to Bethany Brock at (760) 728-1332.

Plant sale scheduled

FALLBROOK —— The Fallbrook chapter of Future Farmers of America will sponsor a plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 15 at the ag department on the Fallbrook High School campus at 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane.

Garden club meetings planned

FALLBROOK —— The Fallbrook Garden Club evening section will gather at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 in the community room of the Fallbrook Public Utility District at 990 E. Mission Ave.

Adrienne McCrumb of the San Diego Regional Energy Office will discuss how you to apply for free shade trees.

The San Diego Regional Energy Office, in cooperation with People for Trees, is giving more than 17,000 shade trees to single-family homes, multi-family buildings, and K-12 schools throughout Orange and San Diego counties. Participants must be SDG&E customers.

The trees are full-sized, 10 to 15-gallon nursery-quality specimens with more than 20 varieties to choose from. Each home can receive up to five trees.

Dan Meyers, manager, Grangettoís Farm and Garden Supply, Fallbrook, will discuss the benefits of organic gardening at the October general meeting of the Fallbrook Garden Club at 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.

According to Meyers, the organic approach to gardening is a method that fosters a relationship between the soil, plants and the person that in the long run is beneficial for all. He will offer suggestions on how the organic way requires less maintenance and upkeep.

Meyers has been manager of Grangettoís for 10 years. Before that he had his own gardening and landscape business.

In honor of the club's 75th anniversary, this month's meeting will feature the music, dress and cars of the 1980's. All members and guests are encouraged to dress the part.

All garden club programs and meetings are open to the public. For information, contact Judy Farnan at (760) 451-0792 or Jane McKee at (760) 728-6373.

The Fallbrook Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Pacific Region and a charter member of California Garden Clubs, Inc., Palomar District.

New local TV show today

DEL MAR —— The local TV show "Del Mar Hot Topics" premiers at 8:30 p.m. tonight in Del Mar on Adelphia channel 66. Hosted by Dr. Richard Levak and T. Pat Stubbs, the first topic to be discussed is Del Mar's downtown revitalization. Residents and business owners with opposing points of view will get an opportunity to sit around a table and "feel the burn."

Hot Topics will also be shown on Time Warner San Diego at 7 p.m. Thursdays on channel 19 and on Adelphia Carlsbad KDCI at 8:30 p.m. on Mondays on channel 3.

Teen night set for tonight

ENCINITAS —— The Ecke Teen Council will present a Teen Night Mad Hatters' Party from 7 to 10 p.m. this evening at the gym at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, 200 Saxony Road.

There will be a disc jockey, inflatable obstacle course, raffle prizes, chill room, food and drinks for all for teens ages 12 to 15 years. Cost is $7 at the door or $6 with advance ticket purchase. There are no in-and-out privileges and it is an alcohol- and drug-free event. Avoid the lines and buy tickets early at the YMCA Teen Center between 2:30 and 6 p.m.

For more information, call Tiffany at (760) 942-9622, Ext. 1234.

Rummage sale planned

ENCINITAS —— The San Dieguito United Methodist Church will hold its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15 at the church located at 170 Calle Magdalena. Clothing, shoes, housewares, small appliances, jewelry, electronics, books, fabrics, plants and more will be on sale. All proceeds from the event will be given to local and global organizations chosen each year by the United Methodist Women at San Dieguito UMC.

For more information, call Mary Walman at (760) 931-7980.

Orchid fair planned

DEL MAR —— Sponsored by Quail Botanical Gardens, the 11th annual San Diego International Orchid Fair will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 in Bing Crosby Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds at Via de la Valle and Jimmy Durante Boulevard. Hundreds of orchid species and hybrids, exhibits and sales, classes, lectures and AOS judging will be featured.

Admission is $5 plus fairgrounds parking fee. For more information, visit www.orchidfairsandiego.com or call (760) 436-3036, Ext. 206.

Handicapping workshop offered

CARDIFF —— MiraCosta College's Community Service Program is offering a one-day workshop on the basics of thoroughbred handicapping from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 15 in Room 303 at its San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave.

Taught by Leon Levy, a regular guest analyst at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Surfside Race Place, the workshop will help those drawn to the sport of horse racing increase their chances of success at the windows. Fee for each workshop is $30. In the Basic workshop, topics will include classic and offbeat handicapping approaches, understanding probabilities, value and ROI, studying actual race replays, identifying winning profiles and wagering sensibly.

To register or for more information, call (760) 795-6820.

Triathlon series event scheduled

ENCINITAS —— The Reebok Women's Triathlon Series will be held on Oct. 15 and 16 at Moonlight Beach. More than 700 women are expected to participate in the Sprint and SuperSprint distance triathlons and relay events. To learn more about the Reebok Women's Triathlon Series, visit www.reebokwomenstriathlon.com.

Bond investment seminar slated

CARDIFF —— MiraCosta College's Community Services Program is offering a bond investment workshop Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 202 at its San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave.

Participants will learn about the various bonds that are available, how to invest in them, and how they pay interest. Ways to diversify and balance an investment portfolio will also be discussed. Instructor Terry Rostamo has 25 years of experience in the investment industry. Fee is $34. To register or for more information, call (760) 795-6820.

Quilt show scheduled

CARLSBAD —- El Camino Quilters will hold its Quilts at the Windmill from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Oct. 15 at the Windmill Conference Center, 890 Palomar Airport Road. Admission is $7 and features a quilt show, boutique, demonstrations and vendors' mall. Quilt auctions take place at 1:30 p.m. daily. Ample free parking available.

Meeting minutes workshop offered

CARLSBAD —— Willeen Hasler will help students take better meeting minutes at a workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce office, 5934 Priestly Drive.

People who attend meetings and are responsible for recording meeting minutes, assisting with parliamentary procedures, helping boards of directors and committee chairmen for non-profit associations will benefit by this workshop.

Included is a copy of Roberts' Rules of Order In Brief and a 30-page booklet of written material.

Contact Willeen Hasler at Meetings-PRO.com at (760) 439-6243 for more information.

Classical guitar performance today

CARLSBAD —— Described as "a consummate musician of grace and stature who turns mere notes into magic," Croatian guitarist Robert Belinic will take to the stage at 7:30 p.m. today at the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane.

Robert Belinic began studying the classical guitar at the age of 11. He is the sole winner of the 2001 Young Concert Artists European Auditions and has been dazzling audiences for years with his unique classical style. This concert is the first in the Pat Stein North County Concert series which is generously underwritten by Claude and Ruth Fenner and presented by the La Jolla Music Society in partnership with the Carlsbad City Library. Tickets for the event are $20 and $5 for students.

For more information or to reserve tickets, please call (858) 459-3728 or visit www.lajollamusicsociety.org.

Dance performance set

CARLSBAD —— The Carlsbad High School award-winning Xcalibur Dance Team is offering a dance clinic for children from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at the gym at Calavera Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive. Boys and girls are welcome. Cost is $25 and checks should be made payable to Xcalibur Boosters. Space is limited so register early.

For more information, call Amanda or Maria at (760) 730-9481.

Family open studio scheduled

CARLSBAD —— The next Family Open Studio will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Dove Library Complex Courtyard, 1775 Dove Lane.

Family Open Studio is a great event for all ages —— entertaining and educational. After touring the exhibition "Jean Lowe: Library" in the Cannon Art Gallery, families will be inspired to try their hand at creating their own book art project, using a variety of media.

Work with an artist/educator to create an accordion-fold book. Embellish it with drawings or photographs brought from home. Then take it home as a completed work of art. All materials and space are provided with the generous support from Plein Air Brunch Fund of the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts. No reservations required.

Rose society set to meet

CARLSBAD —— A hands-on demonstration on rose care will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 15 at Magee Park located on Highway 101. This California Coastal Rose Society meeting is free. Bring sheers and gloves.

For more information about this and other California Coastal Rose Society meetings, call (760) 804-0875.

Antiques fair planned for Oct. 15

VALLEY CENTER —— A local version of TV's popular "Antiques Roadshow" will return to the Valley Center History Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15. Certified professional appraisers will volunteer their time to evaluate items brought by the public. There is a fee of $5 per antique, and a limit of two items per person. All proceeds will benefit the museum. The antiques fair will be held at the museum, 29200 Cole Grade Road. For information, call (760) 749-2993 or visit www.valleycenterhistory.org.

Children's museum to host programs

ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Children's Museum hosts "Saturdays at Studio 1" events for preschoolers through 9-year-olds at 1 p.m. Saturdays. The programs are free with $5 per person admission; children 1 and younger are admitted free.

— Oct. 15: Kids can participate in a nature scavenger hunt and create a collage at Grape Day Park.

— Oct. 22: Learn about India and create a native craft.

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.

Street Faire on tap for Oct. 16

ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Downtown Street Faire will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 along Grand Avenue. The event will feature more than 700 booths, arts and crafts, international food, kids' rides, 24-foot climbing wall, live entertainment, classic car show on South Kalmia Street, San Diego Wild Animal Park demonstrations, a home improvement area on North Escondido Boulevard and the Escondido Jaycees pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. The fair is presented by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association.

Job's Daughters will be at street fair

ESCONDIDO —— Job's Daughters Bethel No. 154 will host a booth at the Escondido Downtown Street Faire on Oct. 16, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Grand Avenue. The group will sell cookie jars, tickets for the Westfield Works Wonders benefit shopping event, steak dinner fund-raiser tickets and more, as well as provide membership information. Call (760) 751-2677.

Seniors offered free services

ESCONDIDO —— The Senior Service Council will offer these free services for seniors in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex). Call (760) 480-0611.

— The Diabetes Support Group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 17. Sharon Gonzalez is the project manager for the group.

— Seniors can get help with legal matters and personal finances from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Also, a notary public is available. Call for an appointment.

Children's Hospital Auxiliary to meet

ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Unit of Children's Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 19 in the Turrentine Room at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. The unit is seeking new members who can donate their time and talents to help meet the health care needs of local children through Children's Hospital and Health Care Center in San Diego. For information, call (760) 746-2751.

Multiple sclerosis group to meet

ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in Room 5 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. The meeting topic will be multiple sclerosis and exercise. For information, call Beth at (760) 747-9096.

Church to host Family Film Night

ESCONDIDO —— The First United Methodist Church of Escondido will present Family Film Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21 in the church's social hall, 341 S. Kalmia St. This month's feature film will be the new Veggie Tale movie called "Lord of the Beans." Cost of $1 per person includes popcorn, candy, drinks, games, discussion and activities. Children must be with an adult. For information, call Kim Hinrichs at (760) 745-5100.

Alternatives Pregnancy clinic to host benefit

ESCONDIDO —— Alternatives Pregnancy Care Clinic will host its Celebration of Life dessert fund-raiser at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave. The clinic is celebrating 10 years of serving women in crisis pregnancies. Tickets cost $20 and are available at the clinic, 257 E. Second Ave. All proceeds will benefit the clinic. For information, call (760) 741-9796.

Reagan Library day trip planned

ESCONDIDO —— Joslyn Senior Center Travel Services will offer a trip Nov. 7 to the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. New attractions at the library include President Reagan's Air Force One in the new wing, and President Johnson's Marine One. Cost of $58 includes lunch at HomeTown Buffet. Reservations are due Oct. 21. Call (760) 745-5414.

Kidsfaire comes to Del Mar Fairgrounds

DEL MAR —— Kidsfaire: America's Family Expo, offering more than 350 interactive exhibits and family entertainment, will be at the Del Mar Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16. Admission is $8 and $4 for ages 2 to 12. For information, visit www.americasfamilyexpo.com or call (866) 283-8600.

Wal-Mart stores to host women's health event

NORTH COUNTY —— Wal-Mart and Speaking of Women's Health will host a community event focused on health and wellness from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at Wal-Mart stores. At the event, women can take a pledge for better health and receive a free copy of "Simple Pledges: Building Blocks for Healthy Living," a 10-chapter book packed with tips and healthful recipes. Speaking of Women's Health is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.

Dinner to benefit Parkinson's association

SAN DIEGO —— The Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego will host its third annual "Spirit of Life" fund-raiser, auction and award dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23. The group will honor Mary Mowry for her many years of dedicated service to those affected by Parkinson's disease. Roger Hedgecock of KOGO radio will serve as master of ceremonies and celebrity auctioneer. Tickets cost $150. For information, call (858) 273-6763.

Rocktoberfest to benefit homeless children

SOLANA BEACH —— The San Diego chapter of Meeting Professionals International will host Rocktoberfest 2005, a benefit for the Monarch School for homeless children of San Diego County, from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave. The event will feature a performance by the Urban Gypsys, and a live and silent auction with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Monarch School.

The Monarch School, founded in 1988, is dedicated to providing homeless and at-risk children with an accredited education, while caring for their basic needs. More than 100 youths ages 7 to 18 are enrolled. To donate auction items or for event information, visit www.sdmpi.org or call event Chairwoman Jennifer Ruddock at (760) 476-6309.

Asthma Walk slated for Oct. 30

SAN DIEGO —— The fourth annual San Diego Asthma Walk will be held Oct. 30 in Mission Bay Park. Proceeds will benefit the American Lung Association. Registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by the walk at 8. To participate, call Betsy Shoup at (619) 683-8642 or visit www.lungsandiego.org.

Foster homes sought for shelter dogs

ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Humane Society needs short- and long-term foster homes to provide a safe and caring environment until some of its adult adoptable dogs can find permanent homes. The Humane Society will provide training and ongoing support. For details, e-mail Robbie Benson at ehsfostercare@yahoo.com or call (760) 888-BARK.

Senior Gleaners seeks volunteers

NORTH COUNTY —— Senior Gleaners of San Diego County members pick fruit and supermarket-donated groceries that would otherwise go to waste to give to nonprofit organizations. Anyone age 55 and older is welcome to join the group or attend its bimonthly meetings at the Rancho Bernardo Library. Volunteers are needed to assist with picking, driving and supplying pickup trucks for delivering. Call (760) 746-1674 or (619) 582-2299. Nonprofit organizations in need of fruit can call (760) 432-0772 for information.

Advance ticket sales offered

ENCINITAS —— Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is offering advance tickets to Encinitas residents for the Encinitas Holiday Flower Tours at the Paul Ecke Poinsettia Ranch to be held Nov. 19. Tickets cost $15 per person.

The Encinitas Holiday Flower Tours are a popular holiday event and sell out very quickly. The tours will consist of a one-hour walking tour of the world-famous Paul Ecke Poinsettia Ranch, with the opportunity to buy poinsettias on-site.

The ranch, closed to the public 364 days a year, will open its gates to tour guests as a benefit for the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce. Acres of indoor poinsettias in full color at the peak of their beauty will greet tour guests.

Tours are available by reservation at the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, located at 138 Encinitas Blvd., or by calling (760) 753-6041 or (800) 953-6041.

Girls Scouts collect clothing

OCEANSIDE —— Girl Scouts are teaming up with the Salvation Army for the ninth annual "Be Your Best and Do a Good Turn" community clothing drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Salvation Army Store in the Town & Country Shopping Center, 2245 El Camino Real. Girl Scouts will accept clothing and household goods. Donations benefit The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. Call (619) 298-8391.

Blood drive set at VFW post

RAMONA —— Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7383 of Ramona and the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in the parking lot of the post, 2247 Kelly St. Donors will receive a Red Cross T-shirt and a free hamburger with all the fixings. Although not required, appointments can be made by calling (760) 788-9709.

Poway town hall meeting set

POWAY —— The City Council will host a town hall meeting Oct. 18 in the Community Park Auditorium, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 7.

Taking the place of a regular City Council meeting, the town hall meeting will include an open forum for questions and discussions on issues related to any subject matter pertaining to the city of Poway. It also will feature a 15-minute overview of development and redevelopment in Poway presented by the city's directors of Development Services, which will be followed by an open discussion on that subject. Representatives from all city departments will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

For information, call (858) 668-4400.

Hospice seeks volunteers

POWAY —— Horizon Hospice will host an introductory information reception for prospective volunteers at 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Those wishing to join a caring team to provide an invaluable service to terminally ill patients and their families are invited to attend. Training will begin in January. For information and reservations, call (800) 304-4430 or (858) 748-3030.

Democratic Club to host senator

POWAY —— The Poway Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at O'Harley's Sports Bar & Grill, 13437 Community Road (enter through the door to the left of the main entrance).

State Sen. Christine Kehoe will provide a "behind-the-scenes" look at how Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger works or does not work with the Democratic majority. She will provide insight into how the November propositions came about and why California voters should "just say no."

The meeting is free and open to the public. Donations and/or participation in the raffle is suggested to help cover costs.

For information, e-mail info@powaydemocraticclub.org or call Marijo Van Dyke at (858) 486-3218.

Poway photo contest under way

POWAY —— The city is hosting a photo contest as part of its 25th anniversary activities. Following the theme "Poway in October," entries that depict everyday life in Poway —— person, place or thing —— taken during October 2005 are being sought.

All photographs entered into the contest must be taken by Poway residents or students of Poway schools. There are four categories: Youth, ages 12 and younger; Youth, ages 13 to 18; General; and Professional/College Photography Student. Photos will be evaluated on the basis of visual appeal, composition and originality. Color or black-and-white photos will be accepted.

Photos must be submitted as 8-by-10-inch prints, along with the negative or a digital file, by 5 p.m. Nov. 2 to the city manager's office. Entry forms and official contest rules are available on the city's Web site at www.ci.poway.ca.us.

The first 50 entries received will be displayed at City Hall during the city's 25th anniversary celebration Dec. 3. The winners, to be announced at the celebration, will be presented with Costco gift cards.

Dance planned at senior center

SAN MARCOS —— A ballroom dance featuring live music by the Robert Hardaway Band will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave. Tickets cost $3 at the door. The dance is sponsored by Brighton Gardens of Carlsbad. For information, call the senior center at (760) 744-5535.

Boys & Girls Club to host celebration

SAN MARCOS —— The Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Jennifer Loscher Branch (main site) with an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the branch, 1 Positive Place. The event will feature carnival-style activities for youths, food and family fun. The community is invited to attend.

The club opened in 1979 as a portable trailer at Woodland Park. The club and its supporters raised enough funds to break ground and build the 16,000-square-foot facility named the Jennifer Loscher Branch in 1995.

To R.S.V.P. for the open house, call Ria Custodio at (760) 471-2490, Ext. 101, or e-mail her at rcustodio@webcc.net.

Youth art contest winners announced

SAN MARCOS —— More than 200 youths participated in the "San Marcos Alive" art contest as part of the city's Oct. 2 street fair celebrating the arts.

Sponsored by the city's Community Services Department, the contest was open to San Marcos students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The winners received a check that was given to their teachers to purchase art supplies for their classroom.

All entries were displayed and the winners announced at the San Marcos Alive street fair. Cathy Cronin of San Marcos Community Services visited each of the winners' schools to present their winning works and checks to their classrooms.

The winners were: First place, Deepa Khatri, an eighth-grader at San Marcos Middle School, $50; second place, Dylan Martin, a third-grader at San Elijo School, $30; and third place Hurlink Vongsachang, a second-grader at San Elijo School, $20.

PASS parents group to meet

POWAY —— Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions, a support group for parents of children ages 15 and older who have developmental disabilities, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20 at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road. The topic will be "People First Self Advocacy Group." For information, call (858) 748-2594.

Boehm Gallery hosts 'Artists Invitational' exhibit

SAN MARCOS —— "Artists Invitational," a collection of works by nine highly recognized artists, is on display through Nov. 4 at Palomar College's Boehm Gallery, 1140 W. Mission Road.

The exhibit features works by painters John Asaro, Sebastian Capella, Stan Sowinski and Jeff Watts; sculptors Roy Madsen and Mehl Lawson; and watercolorists Joe Garcia, Kwan Jung and Yee Wah Jung.

Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is free. For information, visit www.palomar.edu/art/boehmgallery.html.

Fallbrook cribbage team wins again

FALLBROOK —— The Fallbrook Senior Center Cribbage Team continued its hot streak at a recent senior challenge cribbage match. With 33 players in the match, the Fallbrook team won with 63 wins to the Oceanside team's 56 wins. This makes seven wins this year for Fallbrook to Oceanside's two.

The hottest player of the day was Ray Lanoue who won all seven games with two skunks. Anne Flaherty came in second with six wins and one skunk. Third place went to Harold Shane who had five wins and a skunk.

In the next five places were Carol Riccitelli, Lois Ash, Roy Cook, Carl Troupe and Nicki Newvine, all with five wins without a skunk.

George Williams of the Fallbrook team won the $25 gift card donated by the Fallbrook Albertson's store.

The next match will be held at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Fallbrook Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane. The match will feature seven games against seven players. All cribbage players are welcome. For information, call Obie Weeks at (760) 723-3660, Eileen Haworth at (760) 940-1475, or Ethel Williams at (760) 451-2274 or e-mail nccribbage@aol.com.

Free snacks for youths offered at club

VISTA —— All young people 18 years of age and younger can come to the Boys & Girls Club of Vista for a free snack between the hours of 3:30 and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Vista Unified School District Child Nutrition Services, in accordance with USDA Child Nutrition Standards, will prepare all of the food. For more information, contact the club at (760) 724-6606 or visit www.bgcvista.org.

Holiday Craft Faire upcoming

VISTA —— Sierra Vista High School will host a Holiday Craft Faire from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 15 at 325 E. Bobier Drive, across from Vista High School. The community is invited. There will be an array of crafters along with baked goods, tamale dinners and an opportunity to order tamales for the upcoming holiday season. All proceeds will benefit students with special needs. Crafters can reserve a space for $10. Call (760) 758-3400.

Floral design class offered

VISTA —— A fall floral design class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at Michael's, 1851 University Drive. Students will use silk flowers, leaves, mini pumpkins and a basket 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 all supplies. Students must register 24 hours in advance. Call (760) 941-7350.

Teddy bears being collected

VISTA —— Dr. Ginger Hansen DDS and her staff are collecting new or unused Teddy bears and other stuffed animals for the Abused Children's Center and the San Diego County Adoption Center. Bring donations to her office at 1235 W. Vista Way, Suite F. Call (760) 940-0366.

Friends of Vista Library hold membership drive

VISTA —— October is the month for the membership drive of the Friends of the Vista Library. The friends provide many activities for children and thousands of books for them to enjoy at the library. They also provide movies, DVDs, videos, cassettes, audios and computers for the entire community to use. Membership helps purchase items that the county budget cannot provide. The Encore Book Store in the library is run by the friends and has been a source of income to get the extras that make the library one of the best. For membership or more information, visit the library or the Encore Book Store at 700 Eucalyptus Ave.

Ballroom dance held at Oceana

OCEANSIDE —— Ballroom dancing for couples and singles, age 55 and up, will be held from 7 to9:15 p.m. Oct. 15 at Oceana, 550 Vista Bella. The dance will feature table seating with finger foods, refrewhments and the band, The Rumble Seat Rascals." Cost is $5 per person. Dances are held the third Saturday of each month.

Tickets are now on sale for a New Year's Eve dinner dance. Cost is $25 per person. Purchase tickets early as last year's dance sold out. Call Joe at (760) 966-6838.

Oceanside Elks hold bingo

OCEANSIDE —— Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 will hold bingo at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 at 444 Country Club Lane. A free hamburger, fries and soda will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to all who buy in. Call (760) 433-1561.

Fallbrook cribbage team wins again

FALLBROOK —— The Fallbrook Senior Center Cribbage Team continued its hot streak at a recent senior challenge cribbage match. With 33 players in the match, Fallbrook won with 63 wins to Oceansideís 56 wins. This makes seven wins year for Fallbrook to Oceansideís two.

The hottest player of the day was Ray Lanoue who won all seven games with two skunks. Anne Flaherty came in second with six wins and one skunk. Third place went to Harold Shane who had five wins and a skunk.

In the next five places were Carol Riccitelli, Lois Ash, Roy Cook, Carl Troupe and Nicki Newvine, all with five wins without a skunk.

George Williams of the winning Fallbrook team won the $25 gift card donated by the Fallbrook Albertsons Store.

The next match will begin at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Fallbrook Senior Center at 399 Heald Lane. The match will feature seven games against seven players. All cribbage players are welcome. It is not necessary to live in Fallbrook or Oceanside to play. For more information, contact Obie Weeks at (760) 723-3660, Eileen Haworth at (760) 940-1475, or Ethel Williams at (760) 451-2274 or e-mail nccribbage@aol.com.

University women to meet

OCEANSIDE —— The American Association of University Women, Carlsbad, Oceanside Vista branch, will meet at 9 a.m. Oct. 15 in the Student Union at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. The focus of the meeting will be the AAUW Education Foundation, which is among the largest sources of non-institutional funding of education for women and commissions significant research on educational equity. A continental breakfast costs $8 and may be paid at the door. For reservations, call Pat at (760) 966-1102.

Ostomy support group meets

OCEANSIDE —— North County Ostomy support group will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 21 in Assembly Room 1 at Tri-City Medical Center, 4001 Vista Way. The group is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have intestinal or urinary diversions. The featured speaker will talk about how to save a life using current medical technology regarding colostomies. This is an independent support group that has no affiliation with Tri-City Medical Center. The meeting is open to the public, has wheelchair accessibility and provides sound information for anyone considering an ostomy procedure. The meeting is free and reservations are not necessary. Call (760) 941-7367 or (760) 722-1340.

Audubon Society holds clean-up

VISTA —— The San Diego Audubon Society will host a clean-up of the Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon or later Oct. 22. Volunteers will help remove nonnative plants, weed, rake, dispose of plant material and make the property safe for the approaching wildfire season. To RSVP, e-mail Chris Redfern at redfern@sandiegoaudubon.org or call the SDAS office at (619) 682-7200. Directions to the preserve will be provided upon sign-up.

Homebuyer classes offered

OCEANSIDE —— Faith Based Community Development Corp. presents one-day Homebuyer Education classes on a monthly basis at 2195 Oceanside Blvd. Down payment assistance from $40,000 to $180,000 is available. Class size is limited. To register for an upcoming class, call (760) 721-2117, Ext. 302 or visit www.fbcdc.org.

Revitalization project upcoming

VISTA —— The Vista Townsite Community Partnership and the city of Vista are gearing up for the seventh annual Vistans R.O.C. (Revitalizing Our Community) project. This local community effort will make exterior improvements to more than 20 homes in one area of Vista's Townsite neighborhood. The one-day event will be held Oct. 15. Volunteer check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. The work day starts at 8 a.m. and will conclude by 4 p.m. To become involved, call (760) 806-8980.

Horse show in Vista slated

VISTA —— North County Horse Show Association's second of four horse shows will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 at Vista Palomar Riders, 973 Little Gopher Canyon Road. The show is open to all riders and all breeds. Call (760) 207-2544.

Woodcarvers group to meet

VISTA —— Vista Palomar 10 Woodcarvers meets from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday at Arcadia Place Retirement Home, 1080 Arcadia Ave. The group also meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Experience is not necessary as members teach, assist and guide. For more information, call Wendel at (760) 591-1277.

Crochet classes offered

VISTA —— Crochet classes are held from noon to 2 p.m. every Sunday at Michael's, 1851 University Drive. Cost is $15 per session, not including supplies. Call (760) 941-7350.

Concert set at First Presbyterian

OCEANSIDE —— Mary Rice Hopkins will perform in concert at 5 p.m. Oct. 16 at First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside, 2001 El Camino Real. Hopkins is a talented performer of children's music and has produced more than 25 CDs and several videos. Cost is $5 per person, with a maximum of $20 per family. Adults are free if accompanied by a child, but still need a ticket. Tickets are available at the church administration office or the preschool office. Call (760) 757-3560.

Elks plan Palm Springs Follies trip

OCEANSIDE —— The Oceanside Elk's Lodge is planning a bus trip to the Palm Springs Follies on Jan. 11. The cost is $68, which includes bus fair and the price of a ticket. For more information, call (760) 433-1561.

Border artist to give lecture

OCEANSIDE —— Internationally recognized border artist Marcos Ramirez "Erre" will deliver a lecture and slide presentation on his work at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in Room 3601 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Hosted by MiraCosta's Institute for International Perspectives and Friends of the Library, the presentation is free and open to the public. Born in Tijuana, Ramirez studied law at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California. He lives and works in both Tijuana and San Ysidro and for the last 12 years has exhibited throughout Mexico, the United States, France, Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Chile, Brazil and Spain. For more information, call Bonnie Hall at (760) 795-6613.

MiraCosta Horticulture Club to meet

OCEANSIDE —— MiraCosta Horticulture Club will meet from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. Oct. 15 at MiraCosta College Student Center, 1 Barnard Drive. Guest speaker will be Evelyn Weidner whose subject will be "Yes, There Are Plants That Bloom All Year!" Check out her Web page at www.weidners.com. A workshop, refreshments and plant raffle will also be featured. All are welcome. Call (760) 729-8172 or (760) 721-3281.

Girls Scouts collect clothing

OCEANSIDE —— Girl Scouts are teaming up with the Salvation Army for the ninth annual "Be Your Best and Do a Good Turn" community clothing drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Salvation Army Store, 2245 El Camino Real. Donations benefit The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. Call (619) 298-8391.

Women's group plans auction and brunch

FALLBROOK —— The Fallbrook Women's Connection will have a meeting, auction and brunch from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 21 at the Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road. Members and guests can bid on everything from quilts to birdcages. There also will be baked goods and door prizes. Featured speaker will be Mary Nixon, a clinical researcher and author whose subject will be "Step on a Crack Without Cracking Up." Cost for the brunch is $20. Free child care is available, but reservations are required. Call Earline at (760) 728-4513 or Mary at (760) 723-1605.

Guided nature tours offered

OCEANSIDE —— The Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center is scheduling free 1 1/4-hour guided tours of the nature center and lagoon during the months of October and November for elementary school classes, scouts, retirement and other groups. The center offers a variety of programs, including Our Neighborhood Animals, Nature of Birds, Wetland Habitat, Lagoon History, Insect World, Predator-Prey, Our 5 Senses: Animals vs. People, Venn Nature Diagrams for kindergarten and first grade. Binoculars are supplied. The nature center is at 2202 S. Coast Highway. Call Sue at (760) 757-6461.

Hispano Americans for Progress meets

VISTA —— Hispano Americans for Progress meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Casa Linda Restaurant, 721 South Santa Fe Ave. Call Frank at (760) 726-3362.

Dinner to benefit Parkinson's association

SAN DIEGO —— The Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego will host its third annual "Spirit of Life" fund-raiser, auction and award dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23. The group will honor Mary Mowry for her many years of dedicated service to those affected by Parkinson's disease. Roger Hedgecock of KOGO radio will serve as master of ceremonies and celebrity auctioneer. Tickets cost $150. For information, call (858) 273-6763.

Asthma Walk slated for Oct. 30

SAN DIEGO —— The fourth annual San Diego Asthma Walk will be held Oct. 30 in Mission Bay Park. Proceeds will benefit the American Lung Association. Registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by the walk at 8. To participate, call Betsy Shoup at (619) 683-8642 or visit www.lungsandiego.org.

Senior Gleaners seeks volunteers

NORTH COUNTY —— Senior Gleaners of San Diego County members pick fruit and supermarket-donated groceries that would otherwise go to waste to give to nonprofit organizations. Anyone age 55 and older is welcome to join the group or attend its bimonthly meetings at the Rancho Bernardo Library. Volunteers are needed to assist with picking, driving and supplying pickup trucks for delivering. Call (760) 746-1674 or (619) 582-2299. Nonprofit organizations in need of fruit can call (760) 432-0772 for information.