Walk for Human Rights set

OCEANSIDE -- The 20th anniversary San Diego Candlelight Walk For Human Rights, hosted by the North County Chapter of Amnesty International, will take place at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Oceanside Amphitheater and pier. Free. This year's theme, "A Call for International Justice," will let participants be a voice for victims of human rights abuses, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to call on elected officials to support the International Criminal Court. A brief reception and the music of Akaya & Bolga Zohdoomah will be followed by a program of speakers. The featured speaker will be Rebiya Kadeer, the chapter's former "adopted" prisoner of conscience from the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in China, who is now free. Other presenters will be Peter Schey, the founder, president and executive director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law Foundation, who will discuss the reconciliation process in South Africa; and Bridget Suhr, the director of regional programs at the Coalition for the International Criminal Court. The 2008 Digna Ochoa Human Rights Defender Award will be presented to the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice in San Diego. The walk will end with the symbolic candlelight "Freedom Walk" on the Oceanside Pier. Information: (760) 731-9174; www.Amnesty471.org.

OCNA to meet

OCEANSIDE -- The Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at St. Mary Star of the Sea School, 515 Wisconsin Ave. Ken Orr, certified arborist and maintenance specialist for the city, will discuss Oceanside's tree maintenance program. Information: (760) 494-4342; www.ocna.info.

North Coast Symphony to perform

OCEANSIDE -- MiraCosta College's North Coast Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Swem, will present "A Romantic European Visit" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the college theater, 1 Barnard Drive. The performance will feature classical music's Romantic Period via masterworks by Mussorgsky, Enesco, Beethoven and Grieg. General admission is $10; students and seniors, $8. Information: (760) 795-6815; www.miracosta.edu/events.

Oceanside Ale Works holds Oktoberfest

OCEANSIDE -- Oceanside Ale Works will hold Oktoberfest 2008 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25 at 3800 Oceanic Drive, Suite 105. The company will debut two of its newest ales: Oso's Oktoberfest and MIA Imperial Munich. Other beers will be on tap and Dad's bratwursts and sauerkraut will be for sale. Cost: $3 tastings (six samples); $6-$8 souvenir logo glasses filled with ale; $2-$5 pint refills. Information: (760) 721-4ALE; www.oceansidealeworks.com.

Bamboo society to hold show, sale

OCEANSIDE -- The American Bamboo Society will hold a free Rare & Unusual Bamboo Show & Sale Oct. 25 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, also featuring an auction of rare bamboo. Preview of plants starts at 9 a.m. and auction begins at 10:30 with the plant sale from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors will offer bamboo-related items including clothing, and Martin Espino, known for his American Indian-influenced music using bamboo instruments, will entertain. Call (760) 723-0677.

Take a 'Sideways' tour of wine country

OCEANSIDE -- MiraCosta College will take a "Sideways" tour of California's wine country Nov. 8 and 9. On the tour will be some of the places seen in the movie "Sideways," including Fess Parker Winery and Curtis Winery, among others. Overnight stay will be in the town of Solvang, where participants can enjoy dinner and shopping. Breakfast is included. This is an adults-only trip for those ages 18 and older. Participants must be at least 21 to join the wine tasting. Plan to spend $10-$15 at each winery for tasting and souvenir wine glass. Cost is $165 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement is $65. Cost includes transportation, hotel, breakfast and tour. Departure will be at 8 a.m. Nov. 8 from MiraCosta's San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; and 8:30 a.m. from parking lot 1A at the Oceanside campus, 1 Barnard Drive. Return will be Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to the Oceanside campus and 7 p.m. to the San Elijo campus. Information and registration: (760) 795-6820; www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.

Nature center seeks volunteers

OCEANSIDE -- The Buena Vista Audubon Society is seeking volunteers to work at the Nature Center, 2202 S. Coast Highway. Volunteers work a three-hour shift, one or more shifts per month. Training provided. Call (760) 918-6622, (760) 439-2473.

Computer classes offered

VISTA -- The computer class, "Where Did That File Go?" will be held from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 21 at the McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Cost is $15. "Introduction to the Internet" will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 30 and Nov. 6. Cost is $20.

There is a one-time fee of $3. Information: (760) 726-1340; www.oasisnet.org.

OASIS holds classes

VISTA -- OASIS will hold these classes at the McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive:

- Strategizing Your Second 50 years, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 20. Cost: $5.

- Books for Gift Giving, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 24. Cost: $3.

- Creating Physical Impact After Fifty, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 27. Cost: $5.

- How to Increase Your Potential for Avoiding Cancer, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 28. Cost: $4.

A one-time per semester fee of $3 also will apply. Information: (760) 726-1340; www.oasisnet.org.

Democrats to meet

CARLSBAD -- The Democratic Club of Carlsbad-Oceanside will meet from 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 25 at the Carlsbad Woman's Club, 3320 Monroe St. The club will discuss the upcoming election. Members and guests are asked to bring their charged-up cell phones for a get-out-the-vote "phonathon."

Esther Sanchez and Charles Lowery, Oceanside City Council candidates; and Maggie Houlihan and Rachelle Collier, Encinitas City Council candidates, will conduct brief workshops and distribute voting lists and phone scripts.

Members who can't attend are asked to donate two hours to calling or walking for a candidate of their choice. Information: (760) 804-2754; rfriedheim@roadrunner.com.

Library to host Monday genealogy classes

CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad City Library and the North San Diego County Genealogical Society invite the public to learn about genealogy and how the library can aid in research with a tour of the Genealogy Division at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27 at the Carlsbad Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Call (760) 757-0528.

Arts workshop for educators offered

CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad Arts Plus Education arts-integrated education workshop series continues with veteran SUAVE coach and professional visual artist Berta Villaescusa sharing her hands-on strategies for using visual arts to teach across the curriculum from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Oct. 20 at Calavera Hills Elementary School, 4100 Tamarack Ave. Carlsbad Unified School District teachers attend free and earn up to 7.5 buy-back hours. Cost is $20. CUSD staff members register on PDExpress. Information: (760) 434-9302; judypierini@gmail.com.

Senior center hosts bingo

CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad Senior Center hosts games of bingo from 12:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays at the center, 799 Pine Ave. Bingo game packets stop selling at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Carlsbad Senior Citizens Association. Call (760) 602-4650.

Kids learn to bake cookies

CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad Recreation Department will host a baking class for ages 7-12, "Cookies! Cookies! Cookies!" from 3:50-5 p.m. Oct. 21 in the newly remodeled kitchen at the Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St. Instructor is Julie Simpson. Young chefs will prepare a variety of cookies to sample and take home and receive handouts for holiday recipes. Children should wear an apron. A $5 material fee for food is due the day of class. Cost is $20 for residents, $30 for nonresidents. Information: (760) 602-7510; www.CarlsbadConnect.org.

Toastmasters to host open house

CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad Toastmaster Club, "Tick Talk Toastmasters," will host an open house spoofing the political system starting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Carlsbad-by-the Sea, 2855 Carlsbad Blvd. The potluck supper will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular Toastmaster meeting. Information: (760) 224-1199; www.ticktalk.org.

Playreading to feature noted actors

CARLSBAD -- Carlsbad Playreaders will present the staged play reading of Joanna McClelland Glass' work, "Trying," at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. The reading will feature award-winning actors Kristianne Kurner and Jonathan McMurtry. Suggested donations are $5 for adults, $1 for students. Information: (760) 602-2012; www.carlsbadplayreaders.org.

Library locations closed half-day

CARLSBAD -- All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed to the public from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28 for employee training. Visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org.

Library to host 'Fourth Tuesday' teen workshops

CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad City Library will continue its series of free workshops designed to teach teens real-world skills (finances, research, how to get into college and job hunting) with "Get Into the College You Want" at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Carlsbad City Library's Computer Lab, 1775 Dove Lane. Participants at the workshop will receive a brief introduction to some SAT testing strategies, tips on financial aid and how to apply to get into a college of choice. Also scheduled:

- Nov. 25, 7-8 p.m. "Get a Job." Tips on how to write a resume, craft a cover letter and how to prepare for the job interview.

All workshops will be held in the library's Computer Lab. Registration required. Information: (760) 602-2058; dwill@ci.carlsbad.ca.us.

Senior legal services offered

ENCINITAS -- Del Mar Community Connections offers many legal services (advanced health care directive, power of attorney, wills, and more) free for seniors ages 60 and older in the 92014 ZIP code area. Private consultations with attorneys from Elder Law & Advocacy are offered by appointment only. Reserve to (858) 792-7565.

City council candidates to speak at DEMA meeting

ENCINITAS -- The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association will meet at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. The monthly MainStreet Morning event will feature a question-and-answer session with five of the 10 Encinitas City Council candidates. Candidates Doug Long, Maggie Houlihan, Betsy Aceti, Anthony Brandenburg and James Bond will speak about their positions for the upcoming election. DEMA mornings are held at 9 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month. The library does not open until 9:30 a.m.; enter through the southeast employee entrance. Information: (760) 943-1950; www.encinitas101.com.

Flute Choir to host guest artist

ENCINITAS -- The Encinitas School of Music will host Janet Parish-Whittaker at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the studio, 775 Orpheus Ave. All flutists are invited for the special event, which includes a performance and workshop. Parish-Whittaker is a freelance teacher and plays in the Goliards, a medieval music quartet. Cost is $10. Call (760) 757-3096.