FALLBROOK -- Final plans are under way for the Fallbrook Garden Club's 75th annual standard flower show "Diamond Jubilee" set for 2 to 6 p.m. April 29 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. Admission is free.

Entries in floral design, education and youth categories are by reservation or invitation, but the horticulture division is open to anyone and exhibitors need not be members of a garden club to enter.

Any cut specimen, container plant, fruit, nut or vegetable is eligible for entry as long as it is fresh (no dried materials), clean, pest-free and was grown by the exhibitor. Horticulture entries will be accepted from 5 to 7:30 p.m. April 28 and 7 to 8:30 a.m. April 29. Entries brought in after 8:30 a.m. April 29 will be marked "Not for Competition" and no entries will be accepted after 9 a.m. A panel of 21 judges, from across Southern California and accredited by National Garden Clubs will judge the entries. Awards are based on standards set forth by National Garden Clubs.

In addition to the juried show, the "Market Place" will offer plants, crafts and garden art for sale, there will be music by harpist Sam Sanchez, raffle prizes, including plants and garden-related items and $1,300 in gift certificates, ranging in value from $25 to $150. Raffle prize drawings will be held hourly and presentation of major awards and the drawing for the gift certificates will take place at 3 p.m. April 30.

Founded in 1931, the Fallbrook Garden Club is one of the oldest and largest clubs in California. There are two programs each month, at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Road and 1 p.m. the last Tuesday at the Fallbrook Community Center. Guests are welcome at all meetings and membership is open to anyone interested in gardening.

Club co-presidents are Judy Farnan and Jane McKee. Flower show co-chairmen are Dee Brooks, Mary Cooper, Roberta Kuse, Yolande Jackson, Jane McKee and Kathy Weber. For information, contact Jane McKee at (760) 728-6373.

Angel Shop has special-occasion department

FALLBROOK -- The Angel Shop has accumulated a collection of clothing for special occasions such as weddings, proms, parties and cruises. The collection includes wedding gowns, veils, shoes, gloves, jewelry, dresses for the flower girl and mother-of-the bride and many specialty gowns. It also includes a few tuxedos and accessories.

The collection is available for private shopping in the Wedding Boutique in an upstairs area of the Angel Shop.

The Angels can offer this clothing at low prices because people from the community have donated it all. Many of the dresses have been worn only once. Some still have the original price tags attached and have not ever been worn. To arrange for a personal shopping session, speak to the manager or make an appointment, call (760) 728-6513.

The Angel Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and is at 1002 S. Main St.

SeniorNet offers computer classes

FALLBROOK -- Nonprofit, volunteer-run, SeniorNet provides computer help for seniors. The organization is scheduling the following classes for the spring session: Introduction to Computer Fundamentals, Introduction to Internet and E-Mail, Introduction to Graphics/Greeting Cards, Introduction to MS Word,

PC Build (how to build a personal computer), Introduction to Quicken, Introduction to Windows XP, Introduction to Digital Photography, Introduction to Photoshop Elements 3.

Classes are limited to a maximum of seven students and each student receives personalized help. There is a nominal charge to cover materials and SeniorNet membership. Classes are held at the Fallbrook Health Care Foundation building, 135 S. Mission Road.

Interested seniors should contact Russ Hatfield at (760) 728-0855 or e-mail farmer@tfb.com for scheduling information.

Computer group to meet

FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook PC Users Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 27 in the Fallbrook Public Utility District building, 990 E. Mission Road. The public is invited. There is no charge and light refreshments will be served at 6 p.m.

Garred Sexton, president of Greater South Bay PC Users Group, will discuss how to read medical literature and where to find it on the Internet with an attempt to help people improve their health care by having information to make decisions, spend less on drugs and avoid toxic interaction of medication.

Call (760) 723-6539 or visit www.fallbrookpcusersgroup.org.

13 more seniors needed for Las Vegas trip

FALLBROOK -- Thirteen more seniors are needed to fill the bus for the trip May 2, 3 and 4 to Four Queens in Las Vegas. There will be bingo both ways with little prizes, a movie and jokes by the "Jokester." Boarding begins at 8:30 a.m. and departure is at 9 a.m. from the Fallbrook Senior Center. There will be a 45-minute rest stop at Barstow both ways. Scheduled arrival time at the casino is just before 3 p.m.

Cost is $103 per person double-occupancy and $140 single-occupancy. Call the senior center at (760) 728-4498 or Dee at (760) 723-7469 for reservations.

Fish dinners continue tonight

ESCONDIDO -- The Knights of Columbus is hosting its annual fish dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, through April 14, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 515 W. Valley Parkway. The menu includes fish, fries, shrimp, soup, cole slaw, dessert, coffee and punch. Cost is $6.95 to $7.95.

Go fly a kite at Ryan Park

ESCONDIDO -- A family kite-flying event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8 at Ryan Community Park, 450 Hidden Trails Road. The event is the culmination of the Escondido Public Library's One City, One Book program, which encourages everyone in the city to read the same book, "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini.

The program will include kite-flying lessons at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and demonstrations by Afghan kite maker, Abdul Kabir, at noon and 1 p.m. Kabir also will have many genuine, handmade Afghan kites available in exchange for a donation to a foundation that is building a clinic in Afghanistan.

Information: http://www.library.escondido.org, (760) 839-4601.

Dog obedience trials scheduled

ESCONDIDO -- The San Diego Dog Fanciers will host two United Kennel Club trials starting at 8:30 a.m. April 9 at Hidden Valley Obedience Club's training grounds, 3396 E. Valley Parkway (next to Mayflower Dog Park). The public is invited to watch well-trained dogs perform jumps, retrieves and other exercises for free. Information: http://www.sandiegodogfanciers.com.

Day trips offered for seniors

ESCONDIDO -- Seniors are invited to find out about day trips offered through the Joslyn Senior Center Travel Service at 1 p.m. April 10 at the senior center, 210 Park Ave. Destinations include Ensenada, Kellogg Ranch and Arabian Horse Show at Cal Poly Pomona, Getty Art Museum in Malibu and "Broadway Review" at La Canada Country Club. For information, call (760) 745-5414.

Library to offer children's programs

ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Public Library, at 239 S. Kalmia St., will host these free children's programs. For information, call (760) 839-4837.

- 7 to 7:40 p.m. Tuesdays, April 11 through 25: "PJs With BJ: A Family Affair." Families can share the joy and excitement of listening to stories and books, singing fun songs and moving to finger-play with librarian Beth Jones, aka BJ.

- 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, April 13 through 27: Teeny Toddlers Storytime for 2- and 3-year-olds and a parent. Learn letters, sounds and words.

- 2 to 3:30 p.m., April 13: Egg-cellent Easter Stories and Craft for kindergartners through second-graders.

Composting workshop set for April 15

ESCONDIDO -- A free composting workshop will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. April 15 at the Escondido Community Garden. The workshop will be staffed by master composters and will include instruction and demonstration in the building and maintenance of a backyard compost pile and worm bin. No registration is required. Workshop will be canceled for steady rain.

The Escondido Community Garden is just north of Highway 78 on Centre City Parkway. Park behind the garden, in the cu-de-sac at Morning View Drive and Lincoln Avenue (access via El Norte Parkway or Rock Springs Road). The composting demonstration workshops are held quarterly and hosted by the Escondido Community Garden and the city of Escondido. For information, call the recycling hotline at (760) 839-4818.

Memoir-writing workshop to begin

ESCONDIDO -- Metropolitan Writing Works will hold a four-part memoir-writing workshop called "Telling Your Story" from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays beginning April 15 at Cheryl Tall Art Studios. Cost is $145. Information and registration: http://www.metrowriting.com, (760) 208-1913.

Senior Anglers to meet April 21

ESCONDIDO -- The Senior Anglers of Escondido will meet at 9:30 a.m. April 21 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Hugh Cobb, owner of Pacific Bait & Tackle in Oceanside, will discuss surf fishing and the new Shimano jigging system and other jigs. The group also has freshwater outings planned. For information, call (760) 723-3350.

Baby-sitting, first-aid course set

ESCONDIDO -- Youths 10 and older are invited to take a course in successful baby-sitting and basic first aid at the Palomar Family YMCA, 1050 N. Broadway. The course will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 22. Fee is $60 and $50 for members. Registration deadline is April 8. Call (760) 745-7490.

OASIS to offer classes for seniors

NORTH COUNTY -- OASIS will offer these classes for seniors at its education center, Robinsons-May South, third floor, Westfield North County in Escondido, unless otherwise noted. Preregistration is required. Call (760) 432-0635.

- Robert Estell will present "Doodling With Purpose" from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. April 10 at the North County Inland Jewish Senior Center in Poway. Cost is $5.

- Mary Coalson will present "Memory Dynamics" from 10:30 a.m. to noon April 12 and 19. Cost is $8.

- June Goldenberg will present "Music of the Jews" from 10:30 a.m. to noon April 13 and 20. Cost is $8.

Alpha Chi Omega group to meet

VALLEY CENTER -- The North County Alumnae Chapter, Alpha Chi Omega, will meet at 11 a.m. April 12 at a member's home. The program will be about the Discovery Shop, a resale store where money from every item sold goes to the American Cancer Society. Call (760) 742-3502.

Easter egg hunt set for children with disabilities

SAN DIEGO -- Children with disabilities are invited to dress up and bring their Easter baskets for the 33rd annual Easter Egg Hunt and Luncheon hosted by Easter Seals and the Hilton San Diego Resort.

From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 15, hundreds of children with disabilities will hunt for more than 3,500 plastic eggs filled with candy throughout the resort. After the hunt, the children and their families can enjoy a luncheon and entertainment, all compliments of the hotel.

Reservations are required. Call Tracy Gordon at (858) 357-3002.

Jewish War Veterans meet monthly

ESCONDIDO -- The Jewish War Veterans of the USA, North County Post 285, and the Ladies Auxiliary host a breakfast meeting at 10 a.m. the second Sunday of the month at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. The post is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It has provided the Navy Hospital at Camp Pendleton with major donations for many years. All veterans are welcome to join the group. Information: Erwin Levy, (760) 789-4983, wimel24@aol.com.

Take a tour of UC San Diego

SAN DIEGO -- Free guided tours of UC San Diego are conducted at 2 p.m. Sundays, April through June, leaving from the South Gilman Information Pavilion. For reservations, call (858) 534-4414. Wheelchair accessibility is available upon request. Parking is free on weekends.

'Course in Miracles' group to meet

ESCONDIDO -- A support, study and healing group based on "A Course in Miracles" meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philosophical Library, 507 S. Escondido Blvd. Call Margaret or Alan at (760) 480-9123.

Political debate is tonight

CARDIFF -- MiraCosta College's Associated Student Government will host a debate for 50th district congressional candidates from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Room 204 of the San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. MiraCosta political science professor John Phillips will be the moderator. For more information, call Alketa Wojcik at (760) 634-7806.

Chamber plans golf tournament

RANCHO SANTA FE -- The Del Mar Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its Second Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. May 8 at Morgan Run Resort & Golf, 5690 Cancha de Golf. Call Nancy Wasko at (858) 793-5291 or visit the Web site at http://www.delmarchamber.org.

Gardens hosts wine festival

ENCINITAS -- The Encinitas Rotary Club's third annual Encinitas Wine Festival fundraiser will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. June 10 at Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. The benefit will feature samples from eight wineries, distributors and three microbreweries; tequila tasting; and gourmet delicacies from several local restaurants. Cost is $75. Visit the Web site at http://www.encinitaswinfestival.org.

Group offers weight support

ENCINITAS -- The Take Off Pounds Sensibly group meets Wednesday mornings to provide inspiration, encouragement and education to shed unwanted, unhealthy extra pounds. Call (760) 632-9471.

Botanical gardens offers art classes

ENCINITAS -- 'Relax and Draw, plus Paint!' with trompe L'oeil artist Linda Luisi from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays April 10 through May 22 at Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Cost is $30 to $110. Call (760) 436-3036, or visit the Web site at http://www.qbgardens.org.

Street fair planned

ENCINITAS -- The 23rd Annual Encinitas Street Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 and 30 on Coast Highway 101, between D and J streets.

Produced by the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association, the street fair will feature more 450 commercial and nonprofit vendors who will offer a wide variety of arts, crafts, gifts and food. For more information call (760) 943-1950 or visit the Web site at http://http://www.encinitas101.com.

Surf Festival at Moonlight Beach

ENCINITAS --The Encinitas Firefighters Association and Surfin Fire Surf Camp will host the inaugural Encinitas Surf Festival from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 at Moonlight Beach. Visit the Web site at http://www.surfinfire.com.

Reptile show to be held

DEL MAR -- The International Reptile Breeders Show & Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 8 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m April 9 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Cost is $8 plus $8 parking. For more information, call (858) 792-4262.

Yeah Baby Expo set

DEL MAR -- Hundreds of baby products merchandisers will take part in the Yeah Baby Expo show and sale at the Del Mar Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 8 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Tickets will be sold at the gate. Call (858) 792-4262.

Crossroads of the West gun show

DEL MAR -- The Del Mar Fairgrounds will host the Crossroads of the West gun show, and annual exhibition and sale for collectors of gun products and paraphernalia, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m April 9 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Cost is $9 for adults. Children 12 and younger are free and parking is $8. For more information, call (858) 792-4262.

Ray Bradbury to read from 'Fahrenheit 451'

CARLSBAD -- Legendary science-fiction novelist Ray Bradbury will read from and discuss his novel "Fahrenheit 451" at 7 p.m. April 8 at the Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. He will sign copies of his book after the talk. Admission is free. For more information, call (760) 602-2012.

Microchips for pets available

CARLSBAD -- The county Department of Animal Services offers microchips for dogs, cats and rabbits from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the county animal shelter, 2481 Palomar Airport Road. Cost is $20, including national registration. Call (760) 438-2312 or visit the Web site at http://www.sddac.com.

Arts camps volunteers needed

CARLSBAD -- Volunteers are needed to assist 7-to 9-year-old campers at the city of Carlsbad's Creative Arts Camp from 9 a.m. to noon July 10 to 21 at Valley Middle School, 1645 Magnolia Ave. Call (760) 434-2905 or visit the Web site at http:// trodz@ci.carlsbad.ca.us.

Earth Day celebration set

OCEANSIDE -- Soroptimist International of Oceanside-Carlsbad will hold its annual Earth Day celebration from noon to 1 p.m. today at the El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. The featured speaker is the recycling expert Lori Somers, recycling manager for Waste Management.

The program will cover California's newest laws regarding waste and recycling including electronic and hazardous waste and what can be done do to help with various programs on April 7, 21 and 28. Call Suzanne Carter (760) 630-5587.

Kaiser seeks volunteers

SAN DIEGO -- The Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Department is seeking volunteers who are friendly, compassionate, caring and interested in helping others. A commitment of four hours per week is requested. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including assisting and servicing patients and visitors at information desks, staffing the gift shop, taking part in the wheelchair valet program and assisting with special projects. Volunteers are needed at locations throughout the community. Call (619) 528-5191.

'Hats Off' fundraiser set

SAN DIEGO -- The Del Mar unit of the San Diego Children's Hospital Auxiliary will host the 10th annual "Hats Off to Children," featuring a luncheon, boutique, fashion show and live auction, at 9 a.m. April 21 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive.Proceeds will benefit the Craniofacial Department at San Diego Children's Hospital and Health Center.

News anchors Sandra Maas will host the event. Cost is $100 tol $125. Call Susan Darnall at (858) 481-1636 or e-mail sldart@earthlink.net.

Bride Fest 2006 planned

SAN DIEGO -- Hundreds of bridal product makers will take part in a major bridal fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 9 at the Fashion Valley mall.

The event will feature gowns, floral displays, accessories, caterers, DJs, photographers, wedding planners, videographers, fashion shows, prize drawings and information. For more information, log on to http://www.bridefest.com.

Cannon battles in San Diego Bay

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Maritime Museum hosts tall ship cannon battles on the water when the Privateer Lynx and Revenue Cutter California battle it out for control of the San Diego Bay. Passengers can book passage on the cannon battle ships from 1 to 4 p.m. April 8 and 9, and spectators can watch the festivities for free at viewing spots along Harbor Drive and at the San Diego Maritime Museum, Harbor Drive at the foot of Ash Street. Cost to book passage is $50 for adults and $25 for children 12 and younger. Call (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.

Senior center holds Easter dance

OCEANSIDE -- The Oceanside Senior Center will hold a special Easter dance featuring music by the Billy Harper Band from 3 to 5 p.m. April 9 at 455 Country Club Lane. Admission is $4 and anyone age 55 or older is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call (760) 435-5250.

Blood drives set for April 8 and 10

NORTH COUNTY -- The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be at these locations on the following dates.

- 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8, Westwood Club upper parking lot, 17394 W. Bernardo Drive, Rancho Bernardo.

- 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 10, First American CREDCO back parking lot, 12394 First American Way, Poway.

All donors at these drives will receive a limited-edition San Diego Blood Bank T-shirt and other gifts. 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.

Information: (800) 4MY-SDBB or http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org.

'Salute the Military' golf tourney slated

MIRAMAR --The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its second "Salute the Military" golf tournament April 19 at the Miramar Memorial Golf Course.

Members of the business community and the military can join forces for the day to raise funds for the Navy/Marine Assistance Fund. Each foursome will include one active member of the military, sponsored by the chamber.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and raffle items are needed. Information: (858) 487-1767 or http://www.sdncc.com.

Preschool plans carnival, auction

RAMONA -- The Little People's Learning Center, a nonprofit preschool, will hold a silent auction and carnival fundraiser from 4 to 6:30 p.m. April 29 at the center, 3394 Chapel Lane.

The event will include carnival games, fun house, inflatable jump house, magic show, spaghetti dinner and silent auction. The goal is to raise $10,000 to expand the facility and continue to provide scholarships to families in need.

Cost for dinner is $7 for adults and $3 for children. To reserve a seat, call (760) 789-3435.

Golf tourney, luau to benefit arts programs

POWAY -- The Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation will hold its fourth annual POW! $100,000 Fairway Showdown and Luau on May 11 at the Maderas Golf Club.

The event will include a golf tournament, silent and live auctions, entertainment and a Hawaiian luau with dinner. Among the auction items will be dinner for four at SeaWorld with Shamu, the killer whale. Joe Lizura of NBC 7/39 is the celebrity spokesman for the event.

Those who do not wish to participate in the golf tournament can attend the luau only. Money raised will benefit the foundation's Arts in Education and mainstage programs. For information, visit http://www.powayarts.org.

Trailblazers group offers trips

SAN MARCOS -- The San Marcos Senior Center's Trailblazers group will offer a day trip to Descanso Gardens and the Norton Simon Museum, stopping for lunch at Souplantation, on April 27. Cost is $55.

The group also is planning an outing to Old Town to see a matinee performance of "Forbidden Broadway," with lunch at Acapulco restaurant, May 3. Cost is $69.

Call (760) 744-5535.

Auction to benefit Boys & Girls Club

SAN MARCOS -- San Elijo Hills will present the 27th annual Wild, Wild West Auction to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos on April 29 at the Boys & Girls Club, 1 Positive Place.

The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a silent auction and cocktails followed by dinner and a live auction at 7.

Tickets cost $125 each or $1,000 for a table for eight. Information: http://www.boysandgirlsclubsm.org or (760) 471-2490, Ext. 112.

San Marcos 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.

Continuing Education Center offers classes

RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo will offer these classes.

- "Architectural Styles Through the Ages: The Baroque Period" with Dr. Eugene Marseglia, 10 a.m. April 11.

- "Robert Penn Warren: The Burden of History, the Future of Time and the Search for a Usable Past" with Dr. Dennis Rohatyn, 1:30 p.m. April 12 and 19.

- "17th-century English Literature" with Dr. Catherine Blecki, 10 a.m. April 18.

- "Racism, Slavery and American Freedom, Part II" with Dr. William Cheek, 1:30 p.m. April 20 and 17 and May 4 and 11.

The CEC's office and classrooms are at the Remington Club Phase II, 16916 Hierba Drive. Class fees are $7; $5 for members.

The center also is offering tickets and transportation to the San Diego Opera for a matinee performance of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" on May 14. Cost is $110 for dress circle seating; $60 for balcony seating.

Information: (858) 487-0464 or http://www.cecrb.org.

Women's Connection group to meet

FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Women's Connection will meet from 10 a.m. to noon April 21 at the Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road.

Eileen Garcia, a consultant with Home and Garden Expressions, will give a presentation on home accessories and display merchandise available through home parties and the company's catalog. Also, Kris Peterson of La Jolla, former physical education teacher and gymnastics coach, currently working with senior citizens as a personal trainer, will explain her idea of "Having a Bad Hair Day." Musical entertainment will be provided by tenor Art Blodgett of Fallbrook.

Cost is $20. Free child care is available; however, reservations are required. Call Earline at (760) 728-4513, or Mary at (760) 723-1605.

Vendors sought for country fair

WYNOLA -- Vendor spaces are available for the Art & Antiques Country Fair slated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 and 4 at Wynola Junction Antiques & Collectibles, 4326 Highway 78, three miles west of Julian. Call Tracy at (760) 765-4758.

Vasa Order of America to meet

OCEANSIDE -- The Vasa Order of America, a Swedish-American fraternal organization, will meet at 2 p.m. April 9 at Rancho San Luis Rey Clubhouse 1, 200 N. El Camino Real. A business meeting will be followed by an Easter buffet. Members should bring a dish to share. Nonmembers and guests are welcome. Stella Peterson will talk about Swedish Easter celebrations. There will be an Easter basket raffle. Call Daga-Karin Lindquist at (760) 966-1646.

Senior center holds garage sales

OCEANSIDE -- Oceanside Senior Center will hold garage sales from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, April 8 and 9 at 455 Country Club Lane. Proceeds will support the center's meals program. Items for sale include clothing, household items, books, toys, antiques, jewelry, plants and more.

After-school programs offered

VISTA -- The city of Vista is offering After-School Sports for boys and girls in grades 1 and 2. The program is designed to introduce youngsters to sports, movement and coordination in a safe, fun and positive learning environment. The focus will be on developing a variety of skills and physical competencies through positive and reassuring leadership from experienced coaches. GTames will be organized later to see what the participants have learned during the sessions. Camp will run from April 3 through 26. Participants will meet twice a week from 4 to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays for Session 2a T-Ball in Brengle Terrace Park. Session 2b Multi-Sports meets twice a week from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 4 through 27 at Shadowridge Park.

The cost is $44 for Vista residents and $52 for nonresidents. Contact the Wildwood Community Center, 651 E. Vista Way, or call Rob Anderson at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1576.

Preschool sports available

VISTA -- The city of Vista is offering prechool sports (T-Ball & Multi-Sports) for boys and girls ages 4 and 5. The program is designed to introduce young boys and girls to sports, movement, and coordination in a safe, fun and positive learning environment. The focus will be on developing a variety of skills and physical competencies through positive and reassuring leadership from experienced coaches. Games will be organized later to see what the kids have learned during the sessions.

Camp will run from April 3 through 26. Participants will meet twice a week from 10 to 11a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays for Session 2a T-Ball in Brengle Terrace Park. Session 2b Multi-Sports meets twice a week from 10 to 11a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays April 4 through 27 at Shadowridge Park. The cost is $44 for Vista residents and $52.00 for nonresidents. For registration and more information, contact the Wildwood Community Center, 651 E. Vista Way, or call Rob Anderson at (7600 726-1340, Ext. 1576. Space is limited to only 20 children; all kids involved in the program will receive a team jersey.

North County Lifeline luncheon planned

VISTA -- North County Lifeline Inc. will host a volunteer recognition luncheon and ceremony in conjunction with National Volunteer Week, April 23 to 29, at 11:30 a.m. April 11 at 200 Michigan Ave. Call (760) 726-4900, Ext. 274.

Vista Friends meetings slated

VISTA -- The Vista Friends and Newcomers will welcome Carmella Lutz from the Vista Sheriff's Station to its meeting at 10 a.m. April 13 at Arcadia Retirement Home, 1080 Arcadia Place. Lutz will speak about fraud, consumer protection and how best to protect oneself. Contact Trudy at (760) 758-4120.

Sponsors sought for wine/food event

VISTA -- Now is the time sign up as sponsor or participant in the Grape Expectation wine and food extravaganza, to be held Aug. 12 at the Optimist Clubhouse on Lupine Hills Road in the Shadowridge area.

Event partners are the Shadowridge Rotary Club, Vista Rotary Club and Optimist Club of Vista. For corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact any Rotary or Optimist Club member.

eBay Workshop for Seniors set

OCEANSIDE --- The Oceanside Senior Center will run a four-hour hands-on eBay Workshop for seniors from 1 to 3 p.m. April 5 and 12 at 455 Country Club Lane. There is a $25 registration fee, and seniors will gain an understanding of eBay, including techniques for bidding and posting an actual item for sale, and uploading a photo to the eBay Web site. Materials are provided. The class is limited to nine participants. Call (760) 435-5250.

Bible lessons offered

OCEANSIDE -- St. John Missionary Baptist Church holds Bible lessons at 9 a.m. on Sundays at 1524 Lemon St. Call (760) 757-6864.

Oceanside GOP meeting slated

OCEANSIDE -- The Oceanside Republican Women Federated will meet at 11 a.m. April 12 at El Camino Country Club, 3200 Vista Way. The featured speaker will be Barbara Kelber, Ph.D, on the subject of Ethical Issues. Reservations are a must. Call Betty Burnett at (760) 439-7984.

Christian women to meet on base

CAMP PENDLETON -- The Oceanside Christian Women's Club invites all women to its luncheon at 1 p.m. April 14 at the Camp Pendleton NCO/South Mesa Club. Women can dress in their finest "Oscar Award Attire," and enjoy entertainment by Marcia Gehris with "Let Me Entertain you." Clay 'n Latte owner Becky will show ceramic art from her shop. There will be awards, door prizes and free child care. Call Joyce at (760) 967-8522.

MCC club helps Boys & Girls Club

Students from the MiraCosta College Puente Diversity Club spent part of their spring break helping the Boys & Girls Club of Vista. A mural on the back of the club had faded and was in serious need of freshening up. Members of the club -- Priscilla Mora, Elvira Ramirez, Jamie, Alma Alvarado, Silvia Lopez, Ana Santiago, Gloria Solano, Antonio Ram, Augustine Colmenarez and Victor Navez -- donned their work gear and took on the challenge. The results were remarkable.

"Having recently repainted the outside of the club made the mural look pathetic," stated Peggy Reiber, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Vista. "These youth did a magnificent job, and now our club looks great. We are thankful to these hard-working students who gave their free time to help the Boys & Girls Club look better than ever."

The Service Learning Center at MiraCosta College is responsible for putting the two clubs in contact with each other. Students from MiraCosta help The Boys & Girls Club with homework help and other events throughout the year.

Ray Bradbury to read from "Fahrenheit 451"

CARLSBAD -- The legendary science-fiction novelist Ray Bradbury will read from and discusses his novel "Fahrenheit 451" at 7 p.m. April 8 in the Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. Bradbury will sign copies of his books after the talk. Admission is free. Call (760) 602-2012.

Homeworld Expo planned

SAN DIEGO -- Hundreds of home, garden, pool, spa, pet and patio product makers will show their wares at the 2006 Homeworld Expo, to be held at Qualcomm Stadium.

The event will feature seminars, demonstrations, children's activities and pet adoptions. Hours are 1 to 8 p.m. April 7; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 8; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors; and free for children 12 and younger. Call (714) 418-2000.