OCEANSIDE - The Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics San Diego County will hold a polar plunge, "Freezin' for a Reason," at 10 a.m. March 17 at the Oceanside Pier.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. Area residents are invited to join in by pledging $50 or obtaining sponsors to raise money for Special Olympics athletes. Corporate sponsors also are welcome. Organizers hope to raise $30,000. The fundraiser also will feature events at the Oceanside bandshell, including entertainment and displays of police equipment.
For information, call (760) 941-7272.
Arc centers to host open houses
NORTH COUNTY - Arc of San Diego, the area's largest, most comprehensive provider of services to people with disabilities, will commemorate Disability Awareness Month by hosting an open house at its Vista and San Marcos locations.
Tours will be available at both centers to give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the Arc's efforts to enable people with disabilities to live productive lives and achieve their full potential.
The open houses are scheduled as follows:
For information about Arc of San Diego, go to http://www.arc-sd.com.
Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Expo on tap
DEL MAR - A Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 17 and 18 in the Activity Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Advance tickets cost $5 for one day or $7 for both days. Tickets also will be available at the door. To purchase tickets or for information, go to http://www.rubberstampandscrapbookexpo.com/.
Quilters group to meet March 19
ESCONDIDO - The North County Quilters Association will meet at 7 p.m. March 19 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 S. Juniper St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The guild will host Sheila Williams, a longtime quilter and an expert in various quilt computer software programs. She will provide an in-depth look at the features and use of Electric Quilt 6.
Fee is $4 for guests. For information, call Karen Miller at (858) 485-1596.
Special education advisory committee to meet
SAN MARCOS - The Community Advisory Committee for the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education will meet March 21 at the North County Regional Education Center, 255 Pico Ave.
The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. with casual networking followed by a business meeting at 6:30. A special education-related program will be presented from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Information: http://nccse.org/cac.htm.
Jewish Men's Club to meet
VISTA - The North County Jewish Men's Club will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. March 22 at Shadowridge Country Cub, 1980 Gateway Drive. The guest speaker will be registered nurse Donna Nolten, who will talk about stroke avoidance. Nonmembers are welcome. Call (760) 631-7998.
Open call goes out to artists
ESCONDIDO - Artists are invited to enter the annual spring show hosted by the Escondido Art Association and Artists Gallery. The show will run from March 28 through April 27. All subjects are welcome. Artwork must be original and never before submitted for an award at Artists Gallery.
This is a juried and judged show with cash awards. The show judge will be Jeannie Moore, a prominent local artist who is part of the 10 North artist group and regularly shows in galleries around San Diego County.
Fees for first entry are $30 and $20 for members; $5 for each additional entry.
An artists' reception will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. April 30 at the gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. Information: Barbara Schmidt, gallery director, (760) 473-6374; Sunday123@roadrunner.com.
Breast cancer walk slated
SAN DIEGO - The City of Hope Cancer Center's annual 5K and 3K Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer will be held March 24 at the University of San Diego Institute for Peace and Justice Plaza. The event emcee will be Bill Griffith, Channel 10 News anchorman. Registration will open at 7:45 a.m., with the walk to begin at 9. Information and registration: http://www.walk4hope.org/sandiego or (888) 805-8911.
Volunteer child advocates sought
SAN DIEGO - Voices for Children is seeking volunteers to serve as court-appointed special advocates for abused and neglected children in San Diego County.
Volunteers visit and lend support to the children, interview parties involved and make recommendations to the court. Men and bilingual individuals especially are needed. Training is provided.
Information sessions are scheduled for March 26 and April 4. For information, call (858) 569-2019 or go to http://www.speakupnow.org.
Awareness workshop for women offered
NORTH COUNTY - The San Dieguito River Park will host a "Women's Awareness 101" workshop from 10 a.m. to noon March 31.
Women can learn basic awareness skills that will give them the confidence needed to get out and get active. Instructor Hall Collier, who holds a second-degree black belt in tae kwon do, will teach easy martial arts techniques and offer simple tips to help minimize discomfort in any unfamiliar setting.
Admission is free. For reservations, location and information, call (858) 674-2275.
Law enforcement vehicles on exhibit
SAN DIEGO - An exhibit of law enforcement vehicles from the past 100 years is on display through March 27 at the San Diego Automotive Museum. The exhibit includes a 1941 Oceanside Police Department cruiser, a military police vehicle, a vintage paddy wagon, a 1951 Studebaker used in several Batman films and more.
The San Diego Automotive Museum is at 2080 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park. Admission is $8 for adults; $6 for seniors and active-duty military; $5 for students; $4 for youths ages 6 to 15; and free for children ages 5 and younger. Admission is free to all San Diego County residents and military personnel on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Museums hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: (619) 231-2886 or http://www.sdautomotive.org.
Fiesta Educativa to hold conference
SAN DIEGO - Fiesta Educativa Inc. of San Diego will hold its 11th annual conference from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 14 at the San Diego County Office of Education, Joe Rindone Regional Technology Center, 6401 Linda Vista Road.
The conference is for Spanish-speaking parents of children with special needs and the professionals who serve them. A variety of workshops and exhibitors will be offered on topics such as behavior and mental health; special education; autism; sexuality; nutrition; and support systems.
A continental breakfast and lunch are included. Cost is $30 per parent or $40 per couple; $50 for professionals; and $30 for college students. Scholarships are available. Preregistration is required.
For information, call the Exceptional Family Resource Center at (800) 281-8252 or Tessie Salcedo (619) 594-7391 or go to http://EFRConline.org.
YWCA announces new leadership team
SAN DIEGO - The YWCA of San Diego County recently announced a new leadership team. The new management team will enable the 99-year-old nonprofit organization to continue to be on the forefront of services to support women and families and to implement critical fundraising for San Diego's women and children who are victims of domestic violence and homelessness.
Judy Case, former chief executive officer, stepped down from her post in February but remains committed to the organization until May, working on Becky's House 2, a shelter for abused women and their children.
As part of the new direction, the YWCA board has appointed Yvonne Campbell as interim chief operating officer. Edith Glassey and Antoinette Fallon join Campbell as part of the new executive management team as chief development officer and chief program officer, respectively. An executive search is under way for a new chief executive officer.
For information on the YWCA and its programs and services, go to http://www.ywcasandiego.org.
Republican Women's group to meet
POWAY - The Rancho Bernardo Republican Women Federated will hold its monthly luncheon meeting March 16 at the StoneRidge Country Club, 17166 Stoneridge Country Club Lane. Social hour will begin at 11 a.m. followed by the meeting at noon.
Carl De Maio, president of the Performance Institute, will be the guest speaker. The Performance Institute is a nonpartisan private think tank dedicated to reforming government through performance, transparency, competition and accountability.
Cost is $20. Reservations are required. Call (858) 485-0387 or (858) 485-0360.
Posted in Community on Thursday, March 15, 2007 12:00 am Updated: 9:51 am.
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