SOLANA BEACH - The support group for active-duty and retired military officers experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and anxiety meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 225 Stevens Ave.
Psychotherapist Martin Landau-North, also board certified in traumatic stress, will facilitate the group once a month. The group is designed to help members achieve recovery through mutual support as well as provide updated information about causes and treatment, eliminating myths about anxiety disorders and depression. Spouses are welcome. Call (619) 823-6139; traumaticstressgroup@yahoo.com.
Hospital auxiliary sponsors blood drive
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary will host the San Diego Blood Bank for a blood drive from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.
Donors will be treated to apple pie made by auxiliary members and served with ice cream donated by Major Market.
Participants will have the opportunity to join the blood bank's new Donor Difference program, which includes access to an online store for donors and the ability to track cholesterol, pulse and blood pressure after each donation.
Anyone who is at least 17 years old, in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood. A good meal is recommended before donating.
Fallbrook Library Friends schedule book discussions
FALLBROOK - The first Book Talk of the 2007-08 season will be at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Fallbrook Public Utility District board room. The selected book is David McCullough's "1776," a history of the American Revolutionary war with a strong focus on the decisions and role of George Washington throughout the war. The discussion will be led by Gloria Mattson.
Sponsored by Friends of the Fallbrook Library, the community book club meets the second Thursday of the month from September though June.
Other selections on this year's schedule include "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen, "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson and "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card. Book suggestions and volunteers to lead discussions are welcome. Information: (760) 420-9957.
Library to host events for adults
VALLEY CENTER - The Valley Center branch of the San Diego County Library, 29200 Cole Grade Road, will offer these programs for adults. Information: (760) 749-1305.
Services for seniors offered
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.
Optometrist to offer free workshop
ESCONDIDO - Escondido Premier Eyecare will offer a free workshop at 5:15 p.m. Sept. 12 at 1299 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite B. The workshop is for parents with children who have difficulty reading or learning, as well as for individuals who have headaches from work or who themselves have difficulty reading or learning. Reservations: Marcia, (760) 743-6540.
Breast cancer support group to meet
ESCONDIDO - The Women's Health Boutique breast cancer support group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Women's Health Boutique, 1020 W. El Norte Parkway. There will be a regular meeting, as well as a guest presenter, who will help the group create a "special memory." Information: Ann, (760) 746-5146.
Church of the Resurrection festival on tap
ESCONDIDO - The Church of the Resurrection will hold its annual festival Sept. 14 through 16 on the parish grounds, 1445 Conway Drive.
The free festival will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts booths, homemade baked goods and other goodies, game booths and ethnic food booths and a beer and wine garden. Bingo will be played from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Another festival highlight will be the "$10,000 Big Deal Raffle," with a $10,000 first prize and six runner-up prizes totaling $12,000.
Festival hours will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 14, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 15 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16. The church is at 1445 Conway Drive. Information: (760) 747-2322.
Learn watercolor fundamentals
ESCONDIDO - Local watercolor artist Tom Tiedeman will teach "Watercolor Fundamentals" through the Palomar College Venture Program. The class is open to students of all skill levels. Students can learn numerous techniques and paint several smaller projects that will help them to develop a more complete project.
The two-part class will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 and 22 at the college's Escondido Education Center, 1951 E. Valley Parkway. Cost is $60. To enroll, call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2702.
To ask about a watercolor kit and supply list, call Tiedeman at (760) 743-1474 or go to http://www.arttom.com.
Actor to discuss, sign memoir
ESCONDIDO - Actor Farley Granger will discuss and sign his new book, "Include Me Out: My Life From Goldwyn to Broadway," at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia.
Before the lecture, there will be a free screening of one of Granger's most famous films, Alfred Hitchcock's "Stranger on the Train," beginning at 6 p.m.
Granger, now 82, appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows in his 60-year career. Robert Calhoun, Granger's co-author and partner for 50 years, also will appear.
Altrusa to host 'Laughs for Literacy' event
ESCONDIDO - Altrusa International of Escondido will host its annual comedy night, "Laughs for Literacy," on Sept. 20 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Karen Rontowski will be the featured comedian.
Admission is $35 and includes entertainment by three performers and silent and live auctions. Tickets and information: Cynthia Chisum, (760) 743-7996. Proceeds will benefit local literacy programs.
Sponsors for the event include Zella Norwood, CPA; Rusty Grant, attorney-at-law; Suncoast Natural Water Features; and June and Roger Tavernier.
Craft classes offered at Michaels
ESCONDIDO - Michaels Arts & Crafts, 820 W. Valley Parkway, offers the following classes. To register, call (760) 518-6631.
Latinas Association to meet
CARLSBAD - The North County Latinas Association will meet Sept. 5 at the Carlsbad Barrio Museum, 3292 Roosevelt St. Networking will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:30. A light dinner will be served; $6 per person.
The nonprofit group strives to create a better quality of life for Latinas by empowering them socially and economically through education. Information: Sandra Silva Fichter, (760) 967-7254, smfichter@cox.net, http://www.sd-ncla.org.
AAUW to host travel presentation
ESCONDIDO - The Escondido-San Marcos branch of the American Association of University Women will host a luncheon meeting at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane.
Dr. John Kelly, professor emeritus, will present "The Art of Travel: Why We Travel and How to Do It Well." Kelly is a travel consultant for a large Southeastern corporation travel agency.
Cost for the buffet luncheon is $16. For reservations, call Ruth at (760) 489-0579.
Become a naturalist at Daley Ranch
ESCONDIDO - The Daley Ranch Volunteer Association is accepting applications for positions as volunteer naturalists. Training classes will be held Saturdays, from Sept. 22 through Nov. 17 (except Nov. 10).
Trainees will learn about the cultural and natural history of the area, as well as training in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Classes will be kept small to allow more one-on-one training. Upon completion, volunteers will be able to lead visitors on tours of the ranch trails and talk about what can be seen from the peaks, valleys and scenic overlooks.
Pick up an application at the Dixon Lake Ranger Station, download one from the Daley Ranch Web site at http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us or call the volunteer office at (760) 839-4241.
Daley Ranch has more than 22 miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails, and is open daily from dusk to dawn.
Soroptimists to host rock 'n' roll concert
ESCONDIDO - Soroptimist International North County Inland will host a '50s and '60s rock 'n' roll concert featuring the fun-loving band, The Rockit Scientists, at noon Sept. 23 at Kit Carson Park Amphitheater, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway.
The event will include a barbecue lunch catered by The Wrangler. Comedian Laura Jane will emcee. Tickets are on sale for $35, $20 for children ages 4 through 12 and free for ages 3 and younger. Proceeds will benefit women and children locally and internationally.
Information: Janet, (760) 839-6929.
Woman's Club of Oeanside to meet
OCEANSIDE - The Woman's Club of Oceanside will meet Sept. 6 at the club house at 1606 Missouri St. Social hour is at 9:30 a.m., a business meeting at 10, followed by the program and lunch. All women are invited to join. Call (760) 414-1329.
Cunningham book is topic
OCEANSIDE - KOCT-TV will present a special edition of Journalist Roundtable from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6 on Cox cable channel 18. Host Eric Larson will be joined by Denis Devine, opinion editor for the North County Times and Logan Jenkins, columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune.
San Diego Union-Tribune Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Dean Calbreath will discuss his new book, "The Wrong Stuff - The Extraordinary Saga of Randy "Duke" Cunningham, the Most Corrupt Congressman Ever Caught."
The program also will feature an interview with William Finn Bennett and Mark Walker, North County Times reporters whose stories contributed to the investigation and subsequent downfall of Congressman Cunningham.
For replay days and times, go to http://www.koct.org and click on Schedule.
LIFE at MiraCosta to meet
OCEANSIDE - LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 7 in Room 1068 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Sylvia Mendoza, author of "The Book Of Latina Women: 145 Vidas of Passion, Strength and Success," will give important historic perspective of Latino women in the arts, politics, science and history.
At 2:30 p.m., Jim Davis, entomologist and president of American Insectories Inc., in "Battling Bad Bugs," will offer environmentally friendly alternatives to the use of pesticides, such as ladybugs. Call (760) 721-8124.
Midwives group hosts 'Birth' play in Vista
VISTA - A midwives' advocacy group will sponsor a benefit performance of "Birth," a monologue-style play about women's childbirth stories, at the Avo Playhouse on Saturday, Sept. 8.
Karen Brody's "Birth" is a confessional-style comedy/drama that tells the funny, poignant and sad birth stories of eight women. The play, inspired by Eve Ensler's similarly styled "The Vagina Monologues," will serve as a fundraiser for the Calfiornia Association of Midwives.
"Birth" was born last year at the San Jose's City Lights Theatre Company, and since then has been produced elsewhere to raise more than $10,000 for regional maternity care groups. The play tells the stories of eight women from all walks of life and with very different childbirth experiences, from a home-birth, to a Caesarean section, to a medical-assisted epidural delivery.
The Vista performance is being produced by two local midwives, Andrea S. Meyer of Encinitas and Michelle Fruend of Oceanside. Both women have been working as home birth widwives for a decade or more. The show is being directed by midwife Gabrielle Lucido, who portrays one of the women in the play. The other seven roles are played by local women who have either had home births, are student or professional midwives or dulas.
"Birth" author Brody is a playwright, mother and founder of BOLD, the Birth on Labor Day global movement to make maternity care more mother-friendly.
"Birth" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St. in Vista. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $22 for seniors and students. For tickets, call (760) 721-2110.
Optimists hold annual spaghetti dinner
OCEANSIDE - The Oceanside Optimist Club will host its annual Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Oceanside Elk's Lodge, 444 Country Club Lane. The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, Italian bread, dessert, coffee or iced tea. Cost: 8 at the door.
Diners will be entertained by John Michael Brooks and Friends, a seven-piece musical group of talented teen musicians.
The club raises money to support youth programs. Special baskets may be purchased at the event to support the Childhood Cancer Campaign. Call Rae Weeks at (760) 726-6069.
Vista CERT to host TIP speaker
OCEANSIDE - Mandy Atkission, Trauma Intervention Programs Inc. Crisis Team manager, will speak about emotional first aid in emergency situations at the meeting of the Vista Community Emergency Response Team at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Tri City Medical Center, Assembly Room 2, 4002 Vista Way.Members will learn about providing support to survivors of traumatic events in the first few hours following a disaster.
The primary function of CERT is to provide the community properly equipped and appropriately trained civilian milti-functional disaster response teams ready to ace as an adjunct to the city's emergency services in the event of a major disaster. Information: (760) 522-8140, http://www.vistacert.org.
Faculty art on exhibit at MiraCosta
OCEANSIDE - MiraCosta College's Kruglak Gallery will open its doors for the first time this academic year with the Art Faculty Exhibit, running Sept. 11 to 27. A reception for the artists, open to the public, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
The gallery is located in the MiraCosta College Student Center, 1 Barnard Drive. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission is free. Call (760) 757-5368.
Learn to use intuition for success
OCEANSIDE - MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will hold "Using Intuition to Achieve Success" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 11 to Oct. 16 in Room T401 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Fee: $58.
Students will use free form writing, exploration of life qualities, positive pictures and free verse poetry to learn how to access intuition in a spirit of fun and sharing. To register, call (760) 795-6820.
El Camino Quilters to meet
OCEANSIDE - El Camino Quilters will hold its monthly meeting Sept. 13 in the Video Cafe of North Coast Church, 1132 N. Melrose Drive. Social time starts at 9 a.m. Nancy Lee Chong, co-owner of Pacific Rim Quilt Company, will speak on "Hawaiian Quilting." Guest fee is $5. Information: http://www.elcaminoquilters.com.
Parkinson's Support Group to meet
VISTA - The North County Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of each month at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. The meeting Sept. 12 will feature Dr. Vince Filoteo speaking on "Thinking, Memory and Mood Changes in Parkinson's Disease. Call (760) 940-2763.
Historical society holds Dinner Downtown
VISTA - The Vista Historical Society will hold its seventh annual Dinner Downtown from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15 along South Citrus Avenue between Main Street and Eucalyptus Avenue. A social hour, catered dinner and music by David Larkin & Friends will be followed by the presentation of awards and prizes for table decorations.
Organizations and individuals who choose to are invited to decorate tables in the following categories: best in service clubs, most beautiful, most historic, most patriotic and most whimsical.
The menu includes turkey and ham, lemonade, coffee and Dutch apple pie. Reservations are required by Sept. 13.
Single ticket price is $30. Round or long tables seating eight are $240 and long tables for six are $180. Cost for children ages 6 to 10 is $20; younger than 5, free. (760) 726-5465.
Stamp club meets monthly
ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Senior Center hosts the Stamp Club from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Members learn how to mount and protect collections; the history of stamps; collecting for grandkids and appraisals; auctions, sales, and dealers. Call (760) 943-2250.
Alzheimer's groups to meet monthly
ENCINITAS - The North County Coastal Alzheimer's Association support group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Center, 335 Saxony Road. NCCAA also meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Silverado Senior Living, 335 Saxony Road, and 10 to 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month at Somerford Place, 1350 S. El Camino Real. Call (800) 272-3900.
Toastmasters meet Thursdays
CARMEL VALLEY - Public speaking group, the Carmel Valley Toastmasters, meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at DavenportMajor, Highlands Corporate Center,12770 High Bluff Drive, Suite 320. Information: http://www.cvtm.org.
Senior center offers Hatha yoga classes
ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Senior Center will offer the "Gentle Hatha Yoga for Seniors" class beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 14 at the center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Students will be instructed in stretching, creative movement, breathing and relaxation activities designed to promote flexibility, health and inner peace. Class instruction will be adapted to special needs and abilities. Students should bring a mat/or towel to class. Classes will continue at 9 a.m. Fridays. Call (760) 943-2250.
Center to offer senior computer classes
CARLSBAD - Harriet Marois will lead three hands-on computer classes for seniors (5) during the month of September at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. "Computer Literacy" for beginners will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting Sept. 5. The class meets Wednesdays and covers all the basics from turning on the computer to using the internet. "Internet Literacy" will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 6 and will explore effective use of the internet with emphasis on best Web sites, privacy, security, and individual interests on the Web. Cost is $50 per class for Carlsbad residents; $60 for nonresidents. A three-session class in "Keyboarding for Seniors" also will be offered from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 4. Advance registration in person required. Call (760) 602-4650.
Normal aging, dementia seminar
CARLSBAD - Speakers Sarah Boyle and Lynda Franklin from Somerford Place will lead the discussion on "Normal Aging vs. Dementia" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. The presentation will cover what normal changes adults experience as they mature and what signs might indicate a more serious issue is at hand. Boyle is the community outreach coordinator for Somerford Place, an Alzheimer's assisted living and adult day care community in Encinitas. Franklin is a family services coordinator at Somerford Place. Call (760) 602-4650.
Senior center to screen Darin film
CARLSBAD - The Carlsbad Senior Center will screen Kevin Spacey's biography of crooner Bobby Darin, "Beyond the Sea," from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 in the auditorium, 799 Pine Ave. Call (760) 602-4650.
Senior center to host guitar concert
CARLSBAD - Acoustic guitarist Joseph Angelastro will play jazz, Spanish, Flamenco and classical guitar from 11:30 to 12:30 Sept. 17 in the Carlsbad Senior Center's lunch room, 799 Pine Ave. Call ahead to make reservations for a Mexican-themed lunch. Call (760) 602-4650.
Gemological institute offers scholarships
CARLSBAD - The Gemological Institute of America's Board of Governors will offer scholarships for the GIA Schools of Business, Gemology, and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts (both on campus and distance education). GIA scholarship funding will also be set aside for international Distance Education gemology students and those wishing to enroll on campus at GIA London and GIA India. All 2008 scholarship applications must be received by Oct. 15. Successful recipients will be selected and notified by Dec. 31. Call (760) 603-4175 or e-mail financialaid@gia.edu.
Alzheimer's groups to meet monthly
CARLSBAD - The North County Coastal Alzheimer's Association support group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Glenbrook at La Costa Glen, 1950 Calle Barcelona; and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at Sunrise at LaCosta, 7020 Manzanitas St. Call (800) 272-3900.
Senior center offers rides
CARLSBAD - The Carlsbad Senior Center's Transportation Program offers transportation for medical appointments , Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Appointments must be made at 2 p.m. or after and end by 4:30 p.m. Service area is limited. Wednesday afternoons are reserved for grocery shopping at Stater Brothers. The first Thursday afternoon of the month transportation is provided to go to Wal-Mart or Trader Joe's. Mondays through Fridays, seniors can enjoy lunch at the Carlsbad Senior Center. Call (760) 602-4650.
Library offers 'Brown Bags and Books' program
4S RANCH - The 4S Ranch branch of the San Diego County Library, 10433 Reserve Drive, will offer a "Brown Bags and Books" program from noon to 12:45 p.m. the first Friday of each month beginning Sept. 7.
Adults are invited to enjoy a lunchtime escape from the office or home. Participants can bring lunch, relax at the library and expand their reading horizons with book recommendations.
Information: (858) 673-4697.
Restaurant sales to benefit Fire Station 33
RANCHO BERNARDO - In remembrance of the anniversary of 9/11 and in conjunction with the "Rescue Fire Station 33" project, Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes restaurant group is joining in the fundraising efforts to renovate Fire Station 33.
From 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11, Souplantation at 17210 Bernardo Center Drive will donate 15 percent of the pre-taxed sales receipts of those who present "fun-raiser" coupons to the "Rescue Fire Station 33" project. The coupons are available on the RB Community Council Web site at http://www.rbcommunitycouncil.com, in the Community Council's newsletter, on the Fire Station 33 renovation Web site at http://www.rbcommunitycouncil.com/station33 and at various locations throughout Rancho Bernardo.
Information: Robin Kaufman, (858) 487-6227, Rbns1nest@aol.com; Kimberly Bianco, (619) 838-7267, k.bianco@sbcglobal.net.
Garden club to meet Sept. 12
POWAY - The Poway Valley Garden Club will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 in the pavilion at Lake Poway.
Connie Beck, an experienced nursery manager, will share successful techniques for collecting, preparing and caring for cuttings in her presentation titled "Everything You Need to Know About How to Make New Plants From Cuttings."
Information: Karen, (858) 748-6746.
Group to host watercolor demo
POWAY - The North County Society of Fine Arts will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Bernardo Heights Community Center, 16150 Bernardo Heights Parkway. Local artist Rich Hawk will give a demonstration in watercolor.
For information, go to http://www.ncfsa.org. Information about Hawk can be found at http://www.hawkstudio.com.
Events planned at Ramona library
RAMONA - The Ramona branch of the San Diego County Library, 1406 Montecito Road, will offer these programs this month. Information: (760) 738-2434.
Programs for adults:
Youth and family programs:
Jewish literature discussion series offered
The San Diego County Library and the City of San Diego Library systems will offer three free five-part series titled "Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature - Identity and Imagination."
The Poway series, "Your Heart's Desire: Sex and Love in Jewish Literature," will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in the Community Room adjacent to the Poway branch of the San Diego County Library, 13137 Poway Road. To register, call Ellen Zyroff at (858) 694-2484 or the Poway Library at (858) 513-2939.
The La Jolla series, "Demons, Golems and Dybbuks: Monsters of the Jewish Imagination," will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the City of San Diego Public Library, La Jolla Riford branch, 7555 Draper St. To register, call Julie Zielstra at (619) 236-5817.
The Encinitas series, "A Mind of Her Own: Fathers and Daughters in a Changing World," will begin at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Encinitas branch of the San Diego County Library, 540 Cornish Drive. To register, call Ellen Zyroff at (858) 694-2484.
Information and registration also is available online at http://www.sandiegolibrary.org.
Golf tourney to benefit Looks Like Me
POWAY - Looks Like Me, a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces free of charge to financially disadvantaged children younger than 18 with cancer and other medical hair losses, will hold its eighth annual golf tournament and benefit dinner Sept. 7 at the Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road.
The tournament will be an 18-hole, four-player scramble format with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $225 per golfer, which includes a round of golf, green fees, golf cart, lunch, refreshments and a gourmet dinner. Non-playing guests can attend the benefit dinner at 6:30 p.m. for $65. Opportunities will be available to win a trip to Costa Rica, $100,000 hole-in-one and many other prizes. Looks Like Me is also accepting prize donations for the live and silent auctions or donations to become a hole sponsor.
Information: http://www.lookslikeme.org.
Veterinarians to talk about pet care
SAN MARCOS - Iams and Wal-Mart have teamed up to celebrate veterinarians across the country with Vet Appreciation Days.
Visit the San Marcos Wal-Mart store, at 732 Center Drive, between 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 and talk with local veterinarians about pet wellness and nutrition. Visitors can receive the latest information about pet insurance, pet training and more. They also will receive free samples of premium Iams dog and cat food.
Information: (949) 809-6776.
San Marcos church offers Life Groups
SAN MARCOS - Mission Hills Church is accepting registration for its fall Life Group Session.
Life Groups offer an opportunity for individuals to meet with people who have similar interests. Sports Groups include tennis, basketball, softball, fishing, golf and backpacking. Connect Groups include puppetry, quilting and scrapbooking. Other groups include Bible study and service groups.
Signups will be held after services Sept. 9 in the church courtyard, 400 Mission Hills Court.
Information: (760) 759-2233, http://www.MissionHillsChurch.org.
Creative writing class to begin Sept. 10
SAN MARCOS - A "Writers Roundtable" creative writing class will begin Sept. 10 at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave. The class will meet from 1 to 3:30 p.m. It is open to all genres; however, participants must have basic knowledge of the writing craft.
Information: Barbara Deming, (760) 745-2419; tejasbabs@aol.com with "Writers Roundtable" in the subject line.
Aglow group to meet Sept. 8
RANCHO BERNARDO - Aglow International North County San Diego will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8 at Coco's restaurant, 16759 Bernardo Center Drive. Dewayne Williams, a retired ordained minister of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, will be the guest speaker.
An optional breakfast is available for $11.
Information: Lueann Grosdidier, (858) 451-8668; Kim Rohde, (858) 451-5631.
'Kash for Kids' golf classic planned
FAIRBANKS RANCH - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego will hold its "Kash for Kids Million Dollar Golf Classic," sponsored by Colliers International, on Sept. 24 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Lunch and check-in will take place at noon followed by a shotgun start tournament, and a dinner and auction.
Proceeds from the tournament will help support the programs and services offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.
For sponsorship opportunities and golf participation information, call Valinda at (760) 746-3315, Ext. 211, or go to http://www.sdyouth.org.
Posted in Community on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 12:00 am Updated: 1:52 pm.
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