North County Times

Oceanside

The Oceanside Police Department and the North County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host a law enforcement career night for adults and students at 7 p.m. on Monday at the department, 3855 Mission Ave. Adults, high school and college students will learn about the positions of police officer, dispatcher, field evidence technician, public service officer and community safety assistant, how to apply for the positions and how to successfully complete the hiring process. Call Rob Howard at (760) 966-1023.

Carlsbad

Innerfiesta Music will present "Hammerdance," a concert of original music by pianist John Naples and dual guitarist Jimmy Patton, at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Library Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Casa de Ampara, a home for abused and neglected children. Admission is $15 general and $10 for students. Call (760) 635-0091.

Vista

The United Methodist Church of Vista will present a panel discussion on "The Quality and Quantity of Life" at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the church, 157 Lado de Loma. Panelists Dr. Frank Corona, nurse Lynn Jett and Rev. Lanny Arrowsmith will discuss advanced directives, the ethics of life support and planning for inevitable mortality. Audience questions are encouraged. Free. Childcare will be provided. Reservations are requested. R.S.V.P. to (760) 727-5505 or (760) 726-0442.

Encinitas

Seagate Concerts held its annual Young Artist Competition on Feb. 17. First place honors and a $500 savings bond went to flutist Jesse Schiffman, 17, who performed the "Ballade" by Frank Martin. Jesse will perform with the Orchestra of San Dieguito at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at San Dieguito United Methodist Church. Second place and a $250 savings bond went to pianist Kendro Calica, 14, who performed the Grieg Piano Concerto. Third place and a $150 savings bond went to pianist Johanna Hsieh, 10, who performed Mozart's A major Piano Concerto. Because of the quality of performers, an honorable mention was awarded, for the first time, to pianist Lisa Zhu, 11, who performed the Mozart F major Piano Concerto.

Fallbrook

Boy Scout Steve Cohen will conduct a blood drive as part of his Eagle Scout project from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 621 S. Stage Coach Lane. The drive is being held on behalf of Derek Pridgen, 7, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. For an appointment, call (760) 723-7344.

ESCONDIDO

Events today

• American Red Cross Blood Services invites the public to give blood when the bloodmobile stops from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the back parking lot of Rincon Casino. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Information: (800) GIVE-LIFE or www.sdarc.org.

Events this weekend

• Palomar Audubon Society will host a nature walk starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Lindo Lakes in Lakeside. Carpoolers can meet at the North County Fair Park & Ride lot at 7:40 a.m. For information, call leader Bob Jones (760) 746-7279.

• The Escondido Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare in the Park Festival will return to Felicita Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The event will feature a royal court, entertainers, food vendors, merchants and hundreds of other Renaissance re-enactors. Admission is $10, $5 for children ages 11 and younger, free for ages 5 and younger and $15 for a weekend pass. Parking is $3. Felicita Park is one mile west of Interstate 15 off the Via Rancho Parkway exit. Information: (619) 461-8942, www.goldcoastfestivals.com.

• The Cameo Doll Club will hold its 23rd annual show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Resurrection Parish Center, 1445 Conway Drive. Admission is $3, free for children under 12. A portion of the proceeds benefits St. Clare's Home for abused and homeless women and children in Escondido. Call Pat at (760) 745-2064.

• The Rolling Reader/Everyone a Reader literacy program will present a free "Literacy in the Mall" event with master of ceremonies Russ T. Nailz from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Center Court at North County Fair mall. The family event will feature teen singer Emily performing "Be That Way," and actress Courtnee Draper, who plays Morgan on the Disney sitcom "The Jersey." Janell Cannon, author of "Stellaluna," and Dr. Hope, author of "Laughing Day," will read from and sign their children's books. Information: (760) 432-2435.

POWAY

Events today

• The RB Travelers will meet at 2 p.m. at the Seven Oaks Recreation Center, 16970 Bernardo Oaks Drive. The program will be "Australia" narrated by Ted Bumiller. Call Ann at (858) 673-5241.

• A judged versatility competition will be held at a meeting of the Rancho Bernardo Camera Club at 7:30 p.m. today at Pomerado Hospital, third floor, 15615 Pomerado Road. Members may submit five slides each, which demonstrate versatility of subject matter or technical creativity. Call (858) 675-8127.

Starting today

n Poway Performing Arts Company will present "Old Times" by Harold Pinter today to March 25 at the theater in the Lively Center, 13250 Poway Road. The drama is directed by Michael Scahill and produced by Michele Guisti and Nan Katona. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $12 and $10 for seniors and students. Reserve to (858) 679-8085.

Events this weekend

• The San Diego County Rockhoppers walking club will hold two 10K walks and one 5K walk Saturday and Sunday at the Lake Poway Recreation Area, 14644 Lake Poway Road. The walks start between 8 a.m. and noon and finish by 3 p.m. Bring water. Call (760) 746-0904 or (858) 672-8964.

• Iron Mountain Conservancy will present its eighth annual Kid's Raptor Watch at 9 a.m. Saturday. Meet at Highland Valley Court. Bring binoculars. Nancy Conney of Sky Hunters raptor education program will bring her nonreleasable birds and talk about the features of owls, hawks, eagles and falcons. The adventure walk into the grasslands of Ramona will be co-led by birder Lex Bakarich, laboratory animal veterinarian with a Master's degree in experimental psychology/animal behavior. Call (760) 788-WILD

• John Bentz will present "General German Research" at a meeting of the San Diego Genealogical Association at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ramona Library Community Room. Call Jacque Beck at (760) 789-2534.

SAN MARCOS

Meetings/workshops

• City Hall is closed today.

• The San Marcos Youth Commission meets at 4 p.m. Monday in council chambers of City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive.

• The San Marcos Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday in council chambers of City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive.

• The Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors will vote March 7 on a plan to raise sewer rates for its 64,000 customers in response to soaring electricity costs. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at the district's headquarters, 201 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos.

• The San Marcos Traffic Safety Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. March 7 in council chambers of City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive.

• The San Marcos City Council has canceled its March 13 meeting. The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 27 in council chambers at City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive.

• City Hall is closed March 16.

• The San Marcos Economic Development Corp. will meet at noon March 21 in the San Marcos Room of City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive.

• The San Marcos Community Services Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 21 in council chambers of City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive.

Academic fair planned

• The city will hold its 2001 Young Scholars Academic Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 at the city Community Services Department offices, 3 Civic Center Drive. Students may enter their favorite projects from the 2000-01 academic year and win awards. The entry deadline is today. Information: (760) 744-9000 or www.san-marcos.net.

Volunteers sought

• Richland Elementary School is looking for volunteers, both bilingual and English-speaking, willing to contribute 1 1/2 hours weekly to help students read. No experience is necessary, only a love of children and a desire to help them read. The next training and information session will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. March 21 in Room 5 at Richland Elementary School, 910 Borden

Road. For more information, contact Kay Willer at (760) 744-1602.

3/2/01