Cat adoption events set
SAN DIEGO -- The Rescue House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving homes for unwanted, abandoned or abused cats, will hold cat and kitten adoptions from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13 at Petco, 11160 Rancho Carmel Drive, Carmel Mountain Ranch.
The group also will hold a big adoption fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21 at the Petco store at 8290 Mira Mesa Blvd. in Mira Mesa.
Information: (760) 591-1211; www.rescuehouse.org.
Music Men to give concert
SAN MARCOS -- The city will present "Autumn is Harmony Time," a concert featuring the Music Men Chorus with special guests The Harmonettes, at 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the community center. Prices are $15 for the reserved section and $10 for general seating. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as seating is limited. Call (760) 744-9000.
City Council candidate forum planned
ESCONDIDO -- The Escondido Republican Club will hold an Escondido City Council candidate forum Sept. 15 at Cocina del Charro restaurant, 525 N. Quince St.
A buffet lunch will be served at noon followed by the one-hour candidate forum at 12:30 p.m. All six City Council candidates have been invited to participate. Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Cost is $10 at the door. Reserve to Sharon Wood at (760) 741-5060.
Democratic group to host movie screenings
ESCONDIDO -- North County Democratic Unity will offer Movie Night Saturdays this month at its 2008 campaign office at 135 E. Grand Ave. Light refreshments will be offered starting at 7 p.m., followed by screenings of timely and relevant films at 7:30. Free; donations appreciated. Call (760) 690-4015, Ext. 11.
Film screening schedule:
- Sept. 13, "The War Tapes."
- Sept. 20, "Sicko."
- Sept. 27, "An Unreasonable Man."
'Way of the Warrior' lecture on tap
POWAY -- Poway Martial Arts will host "Way of the Warrior," a free lecture about the Samurai warrior, at 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at its studio, 13378 Poway Road. Participants can learn how this ancient Japanese code of conduct is important in modern times. Space is limited. Information: (858) 486-0059; www.PowayMartialArtsSchool.com.
Grand-opening event planned at gallery
ESCONDIDO -- A grand-opening celebration will be held Sept. 13 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery's new location, 262 E. Grand Ave. The free event will start at 11:30 a.m with an Art Connection talk by Chuck McPherson and continue into the afternoon with Festival Escondido and artists receptions from 5:30-10 p.m.
The new gallery space includes increased exhibition space, artist studios and workshop space. It is also connected to the new Gallery 262, which features more artists studios and newly created exhibition space.
The National Fiber Arts Exhibition will open in the main gallery and includes work by local fiber artists, as well as artists from other states. The PhotoArts group will open its "Textures of Light" exhibit in its new permanent InnerSpace Gallery within the Escondido Municipal Gallery.
Operated by the Escondido Arts Partnership, the Escondido Municipal Gallery is open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free admission. An ArtWalk featuring open studio tours and artists' receptions is held the second Saturday of each month.
Information: www.escondidoarts.org.
Battery recycling event on tap
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Rancho Bernardo Community Council is taking its first step in helping the community "go green" by offering a battery recycling event from 8 a.m.-1p.m. Sept. 13 in the industrial park area on Via del Campo off of West Bernardo Drive.
Council members will collect AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and hearing aid batteries at the event and properly dispose of them. If the event is successful, the council will expand its "going green" efforts by placing battery recycling bins at the seven community centers in Rancho Bernardo.
Information: www.RBCommunityCouncil.com.
Classic Car Show planned
POWAY -- The seventh annual MotorHead Madness.com Classic Car Show will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13 at Poway Transmissions, 13933 Poway Road. Proceeds will benefit Soroptimist International of Poway, a women's civic organization.
The show is open to all years of cars and trucks, with nine trophy classes. Auto shops in the complex will hold open houses with prizes, drawings, giveaways, music, food and more. Cost to enter vehicles in the show is $20; $25 the day of the show. Free admission for spectators.
The event coincides with the city of Poway's annual Community Day celebration at Poway Community Park. A shuttle bus will run from the park to the car show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Information: www.motorheadmadness.com; (858) 679-8000.
Festival Escondido set for Sept. 13
ESCONDIDO -- The second annual "Festival Escondido" will be held Sept. 13 in downtown Escondido.
More than 15 restaurants/eateries will provide samples of their specialties from noon-3 p.m. while live music plays on Grand Avenue until 5:30 p.m. Beer tasting provided by Stone Brewing and wine tasting from Wiens Winery and Menghini Winery will take place at local galleries and museums.
Live musical entertainment will be performed at two venues on Grand Avenue from noon-3 p.m. Festival Headliner Eve Selis will give a concert at 3:30 p.m. All entertainment is free except Selis' concert, which is included with the purchase of a VIP ticket ($30) or the purchase of a separate concert ticket ($20).
There also will be free limo rides downtown, activities and art showcased at local galleries and museums and an all-day parking permit for all VIP ticket holders.
Presented by the Downtown Business Association, Supervisor Pam Slater-Price and the County of San Diego, the event is also a fundraiser for the Men's Fellowship Center in Escondido, with $5 from each VIP ticket sold going to the center.
Information: www.festivalescondido.com.
RB Sunrise Rotary to host speakers
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. Speakers begin their presentations at 8 a.m. Guests welcome. An optional breakfast is available for $14.50.
Upcoming programs and speakers:
- Sept. 16, San Diego County Assessor will speak.
- Sept. 23, Poway-based financial professional Carl Kruse will talk about the Rotary Foundation.
- Sept. 30, pastors Bruce Humphrey and Mofid Wassef will talk about their recent trip to Egypt.
Information: http://www.rbsunrise.org.
Cultural trips highlighted at CEC open house
RANCHO BERNARDO -- The Continuing Education Center will host an open house to introduce its schedule of educational and cultural trips from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba Drive.
Lyric Opera Artistic Director J. Sherwood Montgomery will be the featured speaker. CEC will offer tickets and transportation to three Lyric Opera matinee performances, beginning with "Candide" on Sept. 28. Guests can sign up for various trips while enjoying refreshments.
Reserve to (858) 487-0464. Information: www.cecrb.org.
Career fair set for Sept. 17
SAN MARCOS -- The Career Center at Palomar College will sponsor a free career fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 17 near Student Services and the Clock Tower on campus, 1140 W. Mission Road.
Attendees will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from a wide variety of employers, including those in higher education. Free resume assistance available.
Call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2194, 2195 or 3125.
Rancho Bernardo Republican Women to host speakers
POWAY -- Rancho Bernardo Republican Women will hold a luncheon meeting at noon Sept. 19 at the StoneRidge Country Club, 17166 Stoneridge Country Club Lane.
Attorney Bill Morrow, who spent 14 years in the California State Legislature representing North San Diego and South Orange counties, will speak on "Ending Automatic Citizenship." Also, representatives from Assemblyman George Plescia and San Diego City Councilman Brian Maienschein's offices will give updates on topics of interest and answer questions.
Cost for lunch is $23. Reserve to (858) 673-1409.
Knights of Columbus plan luau
ESCONDIDO -- The Knights of Columbus will hold their Fall Luau on Sept. 20 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 515 W. Valley Parkway. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served from 6:30-7:30. Island dancers will perform at 7:30 p.m. Donation is $25 per person. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For tickets, call (760) 737-0118.
AAUW branch plans kick-off meeting
POWAY -- American Association of University Women, Poway-Penasquitos Branch, invites the community to its "Kick-Off" meeting and breakfast buffet at 9 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road.
Attendees can learn about the branch and its multiple interest groups, as well as future programs. Guests also can meet the branch's college scholarship recipients and the middle school girls the branch sent to the Tech Trek science and math camp this summer at UC San Diego.
Cost is $18. Reserve by Sept. 20 to Berina Pennington at (858) 484-3603 or Mary McKinzie at (858) 538-5389.
Free CPR training offered
DEER SPRINGS -- One-day non-certification CPR training is available free. Call Deer Springs Fire Station No. 1 at (760) 749-8001.
Volunteer computer instructors needed
ESCONDIDO -- The Senior Service Council is seeking volunteer computer instructors who are familiar with the latest Apple and PC operating systems to teach one half day per week. The small classes are held in a fully-equipped computer lab. Call (760) 480-0611.
Volunteers sought to give seniors a lift
NORTH COUNTY -- Rides and Smiles is seeking volunteers to drive seniors in the Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Rancho Penasquitos areas to medical appointments or on errands. Volunteers decide which rides, if any, to give. Liability insurance and mileage reimbursement are provided. Call (858) 391-0033.
Food distribution center open Saturdays
ESCONDIDO -- The distribution center for the North County Food Bank is open from 6-8 p.m. Saturdays at Grove Park, corner of Mission Avenue and Ash Street. The center will be available weekly for people in need.
Volunteers are needed; donations are welcome. Volunteers should meet at 5 p.m. at the park (park across the street at Pioneer School). Call Danny Perez at (760) 580-1279.
