Concert set at park
POWAY ---- The San Diego Folk Heritage Musical Odessy presents the Heloise Love and David Morgan concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 4 in Templar's Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Love was a founding member of Highland Way, one of San Diego's Celtic groups. Scottish and Irish music will be performed, as well as modern and traditional folk, country and a few surprises. Morgan has been playing on his own with many different groups. His original music draws on many traditions. Admission is $15 for SDFH members and $18 for nonmembers. Reservations are available by e-mail at SDFH@san.rr.com; include your first and last name, telephone number, the concert you want to attend and the number of tickets.
Barn dance to be held
POWAY ---- The city of Poway and the Old Poway Park Action Committee will hold a barn dance at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 in Templars Hall at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. The Shadow River Regulators will play ---- put on your Western duds for an evening of traditional dance lessons. Visit poway.org/oldpowaypark or call 858-668-4576.
Computer classes for seniors
CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Senior Center will offer "Computer Literacy" computer classes for adults ages 50 and older, taught by Microsoft-certified instructor Harriet Marois, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays Sept. 8-29 at 799 Pine Ave. Learn about basic computer concepts, the Internet, Google, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, games and more. Fee is $56 for residents, $66 for nonresidents. Register at 760-602-4650.
Gardening class on tap
CARLSBAD ---- The Agua Hedionda Lagoon will hold a native gardening class by Greg Rubin of California's Own Native Landscape Design from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at the lagoon discovery center, 1580 Cannon Road. Native gardens are low-water and low-maintenance and benefit birds, butterflies and other native wildlife both large and small. Cost is $35 for members, $50 for prospective members. Supplies will be included. Register at 760-804-1969 or visit aguahedionda.org .
Grief share workshop offered
ESCONDIDO ---- Emmanuel Faith Community Church is offering a grief share weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of a loved one from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 7 through Nov. 16 in the downstairs chapel, 639 E. Felicita Ave. The suggested donation is $25. Register at 760-781-2108 or e-mail cearly@efcc.org. Call 760-745-2541 or visit efcc.org .
OASIS offers classes
ESCONDIDO ---- OASIS is offering classes for adults 50 and older that begin Sept. 7 at the following locations: Escondido City Hall, Training Room 2 (ECH), 201 N. Broadway; Redwood Terrace (RT), 710 W. 13th Ave.; OASIS auditorium (OA), 210 Park Ave. A one-time trimester processing fee of $10 is charged in addition to the class fee. The classes are:
-- Windows from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 7 through Oct. 12 at ECH. The class fee is $50.
-- Computer Housekeeping: 10 a.m. to noon Sept 7 at ECH. The class fee is $15.
-- Which One's for Me? Computer Class Review from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at ECH. Meet the instructor and learn what classes are for your skill level.
-- Knitting Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29 at RT. The class fee is $16. Learn basic knitting and how to read a pattern; projects will be completed.
-- What is Astrology? from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at OA. The class fee is $6. Learn basis astrology; readings will be done as time permits.
Register online at oasisnet.org/escondido or call 760-796-6020. Additional classes are listed on the website.
Exhibit, meeting to be held
ESCONDIDO ---- The Artists Gallery presents "Celebrating Escondido," a juried exhibit of paintings, drawings and photographs by members and friends of the Escondido Art Association from Sept. 9 through Oct. 2 at 121 W. Grand Ave. The judge is Alicia Sotherland, a portrait and figurative artist. An artists' reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11; ribbon awards will be presented at 6 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The art association also will hold the first of its 10 monthly members' meetings from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8 at Joslyn Senior Center, 210 E. Park Ave. Members are encouraged to bring one artwork to the meeting, to be judged in competition by guest demonstrator Karen Langer Baker. Baker is president of the Fallbrook Art Association, past director of Fallbrook's Brandon Gallery and past publicity director of the Fallbrook Art Association. Baker's demonstration will focus on composition, including important elements of design, such as balance with shapes, contrasts with opposites and figure/background relationships. Nonmembers may attend the meeting for $5; members of the Rancho Bernardo Art Association, EAA's sister organization, may attend for $3. Call 760-489-0338 or 760-741-3117.
Archaeology center holds open house
ESCONDIDO ---- The San Diego Archaeological Center will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road. Experience project archaeology through newly created lessons in shellfish analysis, botany and rock art. A school year calendar will be available for educators to schedule classroom, scout, home-school and life-learner programs for the 2010-11 academic year. Admission is $5 for nonmembers, $15 maximum for families. Call 760- 291-0370 or e-mail acox@sandiegoarchaeology.org .
Center to offer ballet classes
ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Community Center will offer ballet classes beginning Sept. 8 at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive:
-- Youth ballet, ages 7-13: from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays
-- Teen/adult ballet I, for ages 14 and older: from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays
-- Teen/adult level II: from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays and/or from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Saturdays.
For classes and registration, call 760-943-2260 or visit EncinitasRecReg.com .
Seniors improve computer skills
OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Senior Center is offering free computer workshops to help senior citizens improve computer skills at 455 Country Club Lane.
-- Intermediate skills: from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sept. 7 and 14
-- Word processing: from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sept. 21 and 28.
Registration is required at the front desk. Call 760-435-5250.
Rotary Club to host speaker
OCEANSIDE ---- Attorney Albert Franco will discuss family trust agreements at the San Luis Rey Rotary at 7:15 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Jolly Roger Restaurant, 1900 N. Harbor Drive. Visit sanluisreyrotary.org .
Summer concert series ends
OCEANSIDE ---- Aegis at Shadowridge assisted living community will present the fifth annual Summer Concert Series from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at 1440 S. Melrose Drive. Event will feature valet parking, hors d'oeuvres, wine and a performance by Smokestaxx. Call 760-806-3600 or visit aegisatshadowridge.com .
Chamber to host sundowner
VISTA ---- The Vista Chamber of Commerce will host a sundowner from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Vista Historical Society, 2317 Old Foothill Drive. There will be lots of networking, food, a no-host bar, raffle prizes and more. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for prospective members. Call 760-726-1122 or e-mail info@vistachamber.org .
Senior can stay 'Young at Heart'
VISTA ---- The Vista Adult Education will host the Young at Heart Fitness Class for seniors 55 years and older from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Sept. 8 through Dec. 10 at the McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. The class will incorporate heart work, pilates, yoga and strengthening and will help to improve balance and posture. Cost is $45. Call 760-758-7122 or visit vasweb.vusd.k12.ca.us .
'Miss Saigon' to be staged
VISTA ---- Moonlight Stage Productions will conclude its 30th anniversary summer season with "Miss Saigon" at 7 p.m. Sept. 8-25 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. The performance is intended for mature audiences, as it contains mature themes, situations and language. Price of tickets range from $22-45. Reserve at 760-724-2110 or visit moonlightstage.com .
Senior center offers OASIS class
VISTA ---- The McClellan Senior Center is offering the "Introduction to Computers" OASIS class for seniors from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 14-23 at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Learn basic terminology, keyboarding and mouse skills, games, basic word processing and how to exchange e-mails and surf the Internet. Fee is $40. A $10 trimester fee may apply. Registration required. Call 760-796-6020.
