Book events set for all ages
ESCONDIDO — Barnes & Noble will offer these free storytimes for children and adults at the store, 810 W. Valley Parkway.Call (760) 480-2760.
- Bilingual story time for all ages will be offered at 7tonight.
- Costume Character Storytime and Visit With Miffy will be heldat 11 a.m. Aug. 16. Have your picture taken with the adorable whiterabbit.
- Cafe Literario will focus on “En busca de Bernabe” by GracielaLimon at 7 p.m. Aug. 20. The story takes place in El Salvador,where chaos started after the assassination of Bishop Romero.
- Pajamarama Storytime, interactive stories for ages 2 to 8, isheld at 7 p.m. Mondays in Pooh’s Corner in the Children’sDepartment.
‘Get Fresh’ tours set at Bell Gardens Farm
VALLEY CENTER — Go behind the scenes at Bell Gardens Farm on a”Get Fresh” tour from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, beginning Aug. 16.Cost is $20 per person or $15 per person for groups of 15 to 25.Reservations are required. Pack a picnic basket to enjoy after thetour. Call (760) 749-6297, Ext. 5.
The 115-acre Bell Gardens Farm is a not-for-profit charitableorganization. Its mission is to educate the public about theimportance of agriculture and the need to preserve naturalresources. Visit the Web site at www.bellgardensfarm.com.
Knights of Columbus to host benefit dinner
ESCONDIDO — Knights of Columbus, Escondido, will hold a charityham and bean dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16 at the hall, 515 W.Valley Parkway.
The event will benefit Mountain Shadows Community Homes, aresidential setting for 117 people with developmentaldisabilities.
Tickets for a table of 10 are $6.50 per person, or any otheramount people want to donate. Dinner chairman is Chuck Ayash.Reserve at (760) 801-2210.
The Knights of Columbus hold four events for Mountain Shadows –two fund-raisers, a Christmas party and a Halloween dance at thehall, which is Mountain Shadows’ largest residential socialfunction of the year.
Parkinson’s support group to meet
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Parkinson’s Support Group will holdits monthly meeting for patients and caregivers at 10 a.m. Aug. 19in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway. Call LisaRussell, a social work facilitator at Ageless Endeavors, at (858)485-8872. The Parkinson’s Disease Information and Referral Centerin San Diego can be reached toll-free at (888) 400-2732.
Escondido Elks to meet
ESCONDIDO — Escondido Elks Lodge No. 1687 will meet at 7:30p.m. Aug. 20 and 27 at the lodge, 2430 S. Escondido Blvd. All Elksare invited. Call (760) 432-6530.
Learn to use a defibrillator at class
ESCONDIDO — Participants can learn how to use an automatedexternal defibrillator at a Save-A-Heart cardiopulmonaryresuscitation class set for 6 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at the BestWestern Escondido Hotel, 1700 Seven Oaks Road. Students also canget certified in first aid and learn what to do for a drowningvictim, how to treat for shock, immobilize fractures, treat burnsand many other medical emergencies. The course also includes adult,child, infant and two-person CPR; and Heimlich maneuver. Discountsare offered to students, seniors, foster parents and militarypersonnel. To register, call (619) 445-4569 or go towww.cprpros.com.
Bilingual reading series continues
ESCONDIDO — The fourth and last program in the free bilingualreading and discussion series will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 inthe Grove Room of the East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. ValleyParkway. The series is called “The Latino Family: Family Portraits,Unity and Diversity.” The book to be discussed Aug. 26 is titled”The Book of Memories” by Ana Maria Shuajo. Journalist MiriamRuvinskis will facilitate the discussion. Register and check outthe book at the East Valley Branch Library, 2245 E. Valley Parkway.The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Escondido PublicLibrary and is made possible by Human Pursuits with funding fromthe National Endowment for the Humanities. Information: (760)839-4395 or www.ci.escondido.ca.us/library.
Five bands set to play at Pulse
ESCONDIDO — Five bands will play at a show for youths at 8 p.m.Aug. 29 at Pulse, which is at Life Christian Church, 600 S.Andreasen Drive, Suite B (behind the Escondido Auto Park). Cost is$3. Bands scheduled to play are Waiting for Autumn, Verona, WithMadison, Lead the Way and Vertical Connection.
Emblem Club to host event
ESCONDIDO — Escondido Emblem Club No. 161 will host a day atthe races at 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Escondido Elks Lodge, 2430 S.Escondido Blvd. Call Anne Martin at (760) 489-0212.
No on Prop 54 meeting on tap
ESCONDIDO — A No on Prop 54 meeting will be held at 10 a.m.Aug. 16 at the CWA hall, 1525 Simpson Way. Jesse Cervantes, apolitical consultant for the Chicano Caucus, will discuss VamosAdelante, a political action committee formed to inform the publicabout the No on Prop 54 campaign, also known as the Racial PrivacyInitiative. He also will discuss the Vote By Mail campaign.
Kingston Trio to play at charity gala
ESCONDIDO –The Kingston Trio, the San Diego Chamber Orchestraand the Interfaith Children’s Choir will perform from 5:30 to 7p.m. Aug. 23 at Gala 2003 at the California Center for the Arts,Escondido. The benefit is an event of Interfaith Community Servicesand the North County Times Charities Fund, a fund of the Robert R.McCormick Tribune Foundation. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
A charity auction, dinner and dancing with the Mark Jackson Bandwill follow. Tickets to the gala are $15 each, or $2,500 and $5,000for silver and gold table sponsorships. Call (760) 489-6380, Ext.218. Tickets to the concert only cost $20 to $60. Call (800)988-4253.
Zoo to host Kindernights for kids
SAN DIEGO — Children ages 3 to 6 and an adult can enjoy a storytime that features a different animal theme each month atKindernights at the San Diego Zoo. Youngsters can wear theirpajamas, take part in activities, and have a snack. Kindernightswill be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and include these dates andtopics:
- Animal Play Time: Sept. 12, 19 or 26. Children can createenrichment items for animals at the zoo.
- Creepy Critters: Oct. 10, 17 or 24. The event featuresHalloween fun, San Diego Zoo-style, with songs, mask-making and thechance to meet some animals.
- Feast With the Beasts: Nov. 7, 14 or 21. The session will focuson animal nutrition, offering a different look at Thanksgiving.Children can learn what different animals consider a delicious mealand sample treats.
- Runaway Reindeer: Dec. 12 or 19. Children can go on a scavengerhunt, make their own antlers, and meet a real reindeer.
Program fee is $15 for one child/adult pair and $10 for eachadditional adult or child. Reservations are required. For a catalogwith descriptions of programs at the zoo and San Diego Wild AnimalPark, call (760) 740-9383 or (619) 557-3969.
Bilingual breast cancer hotline available
Y-ME San Diego has a toll-free bilingual (Spanish-English)hotline for breast cancer information and emotional support. Thehotline also includes information on social programs offeringdiagnostic procedures and medical treatment for uninsured women.The mission of Y-ME is to ensure, through information, empowermentand peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. Thetoll-free phone number is (877) 929-9283.
Investment club formation is topic
RANCHO BERNARDO — The San Diego Council of the NationalAssociation of Investment Clubs offers information for thosewanting to form an investment club or operate an existing club at 6p.m. Aug. 25 at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo CenterDrive. NAIC is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit group, with morethan 100 chapters across the nation. Call (858) 487-5142.
Judaism course to begin Aug. 28
SAN MARCOS — A three-unit, transferable history class titled”Introduction to Judaism” will begin Aug. 28 at Palomar College,1140 W. Mission Road. The class will meet from 6:30 to 9:20 p.m.Thursdays in Room SU (Student Union) 19B.
The class will cover the 4,000-year history of the Jews, fromthe days of the patriarchs and matriarchs to the present. Theprogram also will include discussions on religious observances atthe appropriate time. The instructor is Dr. Yehuda Shabatay, whohas taught the course at Palomar since 1990.
For help with registration, call (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2160, andrefer to course No. JS (Judaic Studies) 70394, or leave a messagefor Shabatay at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 5393. New students mustcomplete an application for admission form, which can be found inPalomar’s fall schedule.
Artist’s works to remain on display
FALLBROOK — Although much of the artwork in Carly Castillion’sfirst fine art show has been sold, the pieces will remain ondisplay at Fallbrook Fine Art at 128 N. Main St. through Aug.29.
This will enable those attending the final Hot Summer Nightsevent, which is the Aug. 29 chili cook-off, to see the exhibit.
Discounts are available on framing any purchased works orportrait or mural commissions for the duration of the show.
Winners of original oil miniatures by Castillion during theshow’s opening receptions were Colleen Spilsburn of Valley Centerand Felix and Pat Muzzuco of Bonsall. Call (760) 728-0700 forinformation.
Bonsall registrations accepted
BONSALL — Open registration continues for students inkindergarten through fifth grade in the Bonsall Elementary SchoolDistrict. Parents must bring their child’s birth certificate,immunization records and two proofs of residency.
Children must be at least 5 years old by Dec. 1 to be enrolledfor the coming year. A physical exam is required. Forms areavailable in the school office.
An orientation will take place at 2 p.m. Aug. 22 in the schoolauditorium for all new and incoming kindergarten families. Schoolbegins at 8:50 a.m. Aug. 25.
Landscaping plant talk slated
FALLBROOK — A free talk on native-plant landscaping will begiven from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Fallbrook Public UtilityDistrict building, 990 E. Mission Road. Landscape designer GregRubin will discuss the benefits of going native and creating alandscape that attracts birds and butterflies, while saving waterand maintenance costs.
For more information, contact the Mission Resource ConservationDistrict at (760) 728-1332. The talk is sponsored by the MissionResource Conservation Districtís Weed Management Area Program.
Honorary mayor candidate plans fund-raiser
FALLBROOK — Jennifer Green, candidate for Fallbrook honorarymayor, will have a concert to benefit her campaign from 4 to 9 p.m.Aug. 23 on the patio of Cask ‘n’ Cleaver at 3757 S. MissionRoad.
Funds raised in the honorary mayor race benefit Chamber ofCommerce activities and projects.
The concert will feature blues music by Big Daddy & theMoney Shakers and the Dangerous DeVilles. A barbecue buffet dinnerincluding marinated grilled chicken and tri-tip beef will beserved.
Tickets are $20 and include the meal, two beer/wine tickets anda 50-50 drawing. A no-host co*cktail bar will be available. Therewill be dancing. The event is for people 21 and older. Call (760)723-3770.
Entries sought for mystery writing contest
TEMECULA — Amateur and youth writers are encouraged toparticipate in the Erle Stanley Gardner Mystery Writing Contestbeing sponsored in conjunction with the Erle Stanley GardnerMystery Weekend Nov. 1 and 2 in Old Town Temecula.
Stories should be of the mystery genre and include references tohistorical buildings and/or people, living or dead, of the TemeculaValley.
Stories should not exceed 1,000 words for middle school entries,1,500 words for high school entries and 2,500 words for adultamateur writers.
Adult winners will receive $200 for first place, $100 for secondplace and $50 for third place. Winning entries in the schoolcategory will receive a $100 Savings Bond for first place, $75 forsecond place and $50 for third place. Deadline for entries is Oct.20.
Gardner, a Temecula Valley resident, wrote many of his mysteriesfrom historic Rancho del Paisano. He wrote more than 700 fictionalworks, 80 of them featuring the crime-solving attorney PerryMason.
For information, call (909) 694-6412.
Gallery features North West Artists
SOLANA BEACH — Normax Native American and Coastal Arts Gallerywill feature two Pacific North West Artists demonstratingtraditional Tsishian style carving of cedar boxes and masks from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Gallery’s new location at 118 S.Cedros in the Solana Beach Design District. Traditional style NorthWest serigraphs will also be on display. Call (858) 755-4044.
Fashion show planned
SOLANA BEACH — Friends of Vista Hill and ElderHelp of San Diegowill host The Country Friends 49th annual Appearance of AutumnFashion Show and Sponsor Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at theprivate residence of Jean and Jack Hardy. Entertainment will beprovided by Los Angeles electronic keyboard artist Reggie Hendrix.Valet parking and catering will be provided. Sponsorship pricescost $275, $375 and $500. Call (858) 756-1192.
Chamber holds luncheon
ENCINITAS — The Third Thursday Luncheon hosted by the EncinitasChamber of Commerce will be held at noon Aug. 21 at MarieCallender’s, 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road. Mark Bobin, vicepresident of Comprehensive Financial Group will present “medicalSavings Accounts: Benefits to the Small Business Owner.” The costof the luncheon is $15. Reserve by calling (760) 753-6041 beforeAug. 18.
Theatre school performs Shakespeare
SOLANA BEACH — The Theatre School at North Coast RepertoryTheatre, 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, will perform “Much Ado AboutNothing” at 11 a.m. Aug. 16 and 23 and at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 through20. The cost is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Call (858)481-1055.
Chorus auditions on tap
ENCINITAS — The San Diego North Coast Singers Youth Chorus isaccepting new members for the 2003-04 season. The traditionalchoral program is divided into four distinct ensembles and is opento children in grades two through 12. Weekly rehearsals will beheld on Tuesdays beginning in September in Encinitas. Call (760)944-1866.
Networking group to meet
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Business and ProfessionalWomen’s Networking Group will hold its monthly meeting from 11:15a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 LineaDel Cielo. The August featured speaker will be Maxine Gaiber,director of education at the San Diego Museum of Art. She will usethe San Diego Museum of Art’s current exhibition, “Degas in Bronze:The Complete Sculptures” as a point of discussion. The cost forthis meeting, which includes lunch is $20 for members and $25guests and members without reservations. Call (858) 847-0824.
‘Taste of Mainstreet’ planned
ENCINITAS — Returning for its 14th year, “The Taste ofMainstreet” will feature 34 restaurants, live music and a classiccar show from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 21 on South Coast Highway indowntown Encinitas. Participating restaurants include: Swami’sJuice Bar, Sakura Bana, Potato Shack, Chuao Chocolatier, Subway,Honey’s Bistro Bakery, Angelo’s Burgers, Encinitas cafe, MartiniRanch, Manhattan Giant Pizza, El Callejon, Surfdog’s Java Hut, St.Germain’s Cafe, Gaffney’s Wine Bar, Starbucks, Rosanna’s Trattoria,Bistro Soleil, 101 Art Cafe, Siamese Basil, Roxy, Moonlight Beach7-Eleven, Filiberto’s Mexican Food, Leucadia Pizzeria, When inRome, Pino’s Cucina Italiana, St. Tropez Bakery, Meritage,Trattoria I Trulli, Giovanni’s, Amici, Via Italia, Vigilucci’s,Kealani’s and Raul’s Shack.
“Rods and Woodies” classic car show will also take place,featuring live surf music on two stages. The Detours will playadjacent to Meritage Restaurant in the Lumberyard Shopping Center,and Surf Report will perform at the Encinitas Smog Only Center onthe corner of Highway 101 and F Street.
Passes for this event cost $15 cash/check or $16Visa/MasterCard. This event sells out every year. Passes should bepurchased early. Call (760) 943-1950.
CPR classes offered
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Fire Department will offer classes onperforming cardiopulmonary resuscitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20at the new Fire Station No. 5 at Balour Drive. The cost is $5 tocover the cost of the CPR certification card and students are askedto bring a self-addressed stamped envelope with them to class.Classes are limited to 20 students. Students must register beforethe start of class by calling (760) 633-2815.
Animal walk set
DEL MAR — The fourth annual Animal Walk to benefit RanchoCoastal Humane Society of Encinitas will be held Aug. 16 at the DelMar Racetrack. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed bythe Blessing of the Animals at 8:15 a.m. and the beginning of thewalk at 8:30 a.m. The person who brings the most pledges will winthe grand prize of two nights and three days at the Bellagio Hotelin Las Vegas. Local vendors will have retail and information boothsset up at the event, and a doggie obstacle course will keep thefour-legged participants busy. The Del Mar Fire Department willflip pancakes and Starbucks coffee will be available. To download adog walk brochure visit www.rchumanesociety.org or pick up a pledgeat any participating PETCO location. Call (760) 943-9180.
Artists bring art to hospital
ENCINITAS — The once blank corridors at Scripps MemorialHospital Encinitas are decorated with original paintings thanks tohospital administrators, Scripps Foundation staff, communitysupporters and North County artists who have started a new Arts forHealing program at the hospital.
The new Arts for Healing program promotes healing through thearts by stimulating and uplifting patients, visitors and staff. Theart displays also give local artists the opportunity to support thehospital by contributing a percentage of proceeds from the sale oftheir art pieces.
The first showing of the arts program showcases 28 pieces oforiginal art near the main lobby of the hospital. Most of thepaintings and prints by North County artists are for sale by theartists.
Art class offered
ENCINITAS — Encinitas-Cardiff Cards Community Creative andCultural Center, 766 S. Coast Highway 101, will offer “Oceans,Beaches and Sea Creatures,” for children ages 6 to 12 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Aug. 19 through 22 and for teens Aug. 22 through 29. Thecost is $110 and includes all supplies and a snack.Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Call (760)634-0314.
Leo Carillo Ranch park to open
CARLSBAD — The City of Carlsbad will host the grand opening ofLeo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16with a dedication, ribbon cutting, food, entertainment,demonstrations, tours and children’s activities.
The park is located at 6200 Flying LC Lane. Directions to thepark: take Palomar Airport Road to Melrose Drive. Turn south onMelrose, pass Poinsettia Drive and go to Carrillo Way. Head southon Carillo Way to Flying LC Lane. Enter the park.
Shuttle service will be available from Carrillo ElementarySchool, 2875 Poinsettia Lane, in Carlsbad. Call (760) 602-7515 or(760) 602-7526.
Music store to hold grand opening
LA COSTA — The local community is invited to attend the grandopening celebration of La Costa Music from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 17.There will be food, entertainment, prize drawings, special priceson demo pianos and fun for the kids. Studios will be available forviewing. Call (760) 334-4500.
NCCPJ to meet
CARLSBAD — North County Coalition for Peace and Justice willhold its biweekly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at the UnitedPilgrim Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave. There will be a videopresentation and panel discussion on the issues in Palestine andIsrael. Call (760) 753-2654.
Free class offered to seniors
CARLSBAD — New Hinges, a free informational class for seniorsconsidering joint replacement surgery, will be held from 9:30 to11:00 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave.Refreshments will be served. Call (760) 602-4650.
Fitness club free for girls
CARLSBAD — Elite Fitness Spas, 2616 El Camino Real, will openits doors to girls, ages 13 to 17 to use the club and attend groupexercise classes free of charge for the summer. This program ispart of the club’s effort to fight childhood obesity and aid inchildren learning healthy lifestyles. Call (760) 729-6060.
Bereavement support group offered
CARLSBAD — Hospice of the North Coast will offer a freebereavement support group for parents who have lost a child of anyage, from any cause. The group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. thefirst and third Tuesday of each month at the Hope Center, 5441Avenida Encinas. Call (760) 431-4100.
Dinner concert slated
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN — A dinner concert featuring Columbine withBjorn and Mars Rafto and Brett Michael Hauser will be held at 7p.m. Aug. 16 at the Palomar Mountain Lodge Bed & Breakfast,22228 Crestline Drive. Cost is $30 per couple. Reservations arerequired. Call (760) 742-8744.
Bayou Brothers to perform concert
POWAY — The Bayou Brothers will perform Cajun zydeco-stylemusic as part of the Target Summer Concerts in the Park series from5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road.Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanketsor outdoor chairs. The concert is free, however there is a $4parking fee for nonresidents before 5 p.m. Call (858) 679-5466.
Senior center to hold picnic
POWAY — The Weingart Senior Center will hold its annual picnicpotluck from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22 in the pavilion area at LakePoway, 14644 Lake Poway Road. This year’s theme is “An Evening atthe Country Fair.”
Attendees are asked to bring a favorite dish to share.Hamburgers and Polish sausage will be provided. Goodies for thebake sale will be accepted.
Entertainment will include performances by the North CountyWranglers Square Dance Club, an Elvis tribute artist and FrazzleDazzle the Clown. There also will be opportunity drawings and moneyprizes.
For reservations, call (858) 748-6094, Ext. 318.
Day trip to Seaport Village planned
POWAY — The Weingart Senior Center will offer a day trip toSeaport Village in San Diego on Aug. 27. The bus will depart at 9a.m. and return at 2 p.m. Bring money for lunch and the carousel.Cost for the trip is $5 for members. For reservations, call (858)748-6094, Ext. 318.
Medicare/HMOs seminar slated
RANCHO BERNARDO — Health insurance specialist Patty Ann Bornwill present a seminar titled “All You Want to Know AboutMedicare/HMOs” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 29 in the offices ofRancho Bernardo Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, SuiteK-14. Seating is limited. For reservations, call (858)487-2640.
Seniors sought to help police
The San Diego Police Department’s Retired Senior VolunteerPatrol, or RSVP, is looking for volunteers for its Diamond GatewayNortheastern Division, which serves the Sabre Springs, RanchoPenasquitos and Carmel Mountain Ranch area.
Seniors age 50 and older volunteer about 24 to 32 hours a monthand attend a monthly meeting. Volunteers receive a 40-hour trainingcourse at the police academy. Patrolling is always with two membersin the vehicle; daylight hours only. Call (858) 538-8092.
Adult day care services available
POWAY — The Poway Adult Day Health Care Center, 13180 PowayRoad, offers affordable respite for caregivers through its dayprograms.
The Social Day program provides a structured individualizedprogram of therapeutic and social activities designed to enhancecognitive and physical functioning. The Adult Day Health Careprogram provides physical, occupational and speech therapies, aswell as nursing, personal care and dietary services. A four-hour,half-day program also is available. A hot lunch is included, andtransportation to and from the center is available when needed.Receive a complimentary visit day for a loved one during August.Call (858) 748-5044.
In addition, a caregivers support group meets at 10 a.m. thefirst Wednesday of each month at the center. The topic for theSept. 3 meeting is “What I Need to Know About PhysicianSpecialty.”
Co-sponsored by Pomerado Behavioral Health Services and thePoway Adult Day Health Care Center, the group offers a safeenvironment to share experiences, exchange ideas and receivesupport from other caregivers. Respite care is available. Forreservations, call Sue at (858) 748-5044.
‘Fiesta’ to benefit teen center
SAN MARCOS — The Panorama Teen and Family Resource Center’sGovernance Council will host its third annual fund-raising dinner,”A Night at the Fiesta,” from 6 to 9 tonight at the San MarcosCivic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive.
The dinner will consist of authentic Mexican dishes anddesserts. A mariachi band and a ballet folklorico dance troupe willprovide entertainment.
Ticket prices are $20 per person, $35 per couple, $45 per familyand $8 per child.
For tickets and information, call Lauren Burton at the PanoramaTeen and Family Resource Center, (760) 471-9449.
Natural stone company to hold open house
SAN MARCOS — KRC Rock, a natural stone and boulder supplier,will host an open house/customer appreciation day from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Aug. 16 at its new San Marcos yard, 700 N. Twin Oaks ValleyRoad.
The event will include tours of the yard, professionallydesigned landscape displays, demonstrations on the installation andcare of waterfalls and fountains, creating a table-top fountain androck painting for children.
Information: (760) 744-1036, Ext. 209, orkrcrock@krcrock.com.
Baton/ribbon classes offered
SAN MARCOS — The city offers ongoing baton/ribbon classes forages 4 through 18 at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 CivicCenter Drive. The precision-oriented program includes a mix ofhip-hop jazz dance, marching and performing. The team performsyear-round at local events.
Classes are offered on the following days and times:
- Mondays: 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., beginners (this class is for ages 4to 7); 4:30 to 5:25 p.m., beginners; 5:30 to 6:25 p.m., beginners;and 6:30 to 7:40 p.m., intermediate/advanced.
- Wednesdays: 4:30 p.m. to 5:25 p.m., beginners; and 5:30 to 6:25p.m., beginners.
- Thursdays: 5:30 to 6:25 p.m., beginners; and 6:30 to 7:25 p.m.,beginners.
Cost to participate in baton is $25 per month for juniortwirlers; $27 per month for senior twirlers; or $40 per month fortwo classes per week. Sibling discounts are available.
Call the community center at (760) 744-9000 or instructor TammyAtyim at (760) 724-1050.
Learn Hawaiian and Tahitian dance
SAN MARCOS — The city offers Hawaiian and Tahitian danceclasses for adults. Classes for beginning students are held from 11a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the San Marcos Community Center, 3Civic Center Drive. Six students are needed for the class to start.Cost is $20 for four lessons.
Beginning students should call instructor Marilee Garcia at(760) 941-2785 for information. To register, call the communitycenter at (760) 744-9000.
Jazzercise classes offered
SAN MARCOS — The city offers ongoing Jazzercise classes at theSan Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive.
Classes, which are 60 to 65 minutes in length, begin with awarm-up, then continue with about nine aerobic routines, includingTop 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. Classes are held at 4:45and 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. Mondays throughSaturdays. Cost is $7 for walk-ins and $79 for an eight-week classpass. New student packages are available.
Child care is available for all classes at $1.50 per child and50 cents for each additional child.
Call instructor Young McCarthy at (760) 752-6202 or thecommunity center at (760) 744-9000.
Tai chi classes available
SAN MARCOS — The city offers ongoing tai chi classes for ages18 and older from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays at the San MarcosCommunity Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Cost is $20 for fourmeetings per month. Register at the community center on the firstday of class. For information, call (760) 744-9000 or instructorAndrew Chu at (760) 744-6288.
Interfaith Community Services to holdmeeting
RANCHO BERNARDO — Interfaith Community Services will hold itsannual meeting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Rancho BernardoCommunity Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road. Refreshmentswill be served.
The meeting is for those who support the organization’s work orcollaborate with it to provide services in the community.Individuals who have benefitted from Interfaith Community Servicesprograms will share their stories, and the new board of directorswill be welcomed.
For reservations, call Jeannie Winto at (760) 489-6380, Ext.221.
CSUSM to host caregivers fair
SAN MARCOS — The first Cal State San Marcos Alzheimer’s DiseaseCaregivers Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23 in Room240 of the arts building on campus, 333 S. Twin Oaks ValleyRoad.
The fair will offer information about caring for loved ones withmemory problems in a healthy way. Guest speakers will discuss theeffects of Alzheimer’s on caregivers and their families, andrepresentatives from various agencies will be on hand to distributeinformation on aging-related and caregiver services in San DiegoCounty. Attendees also will receive a copy of “The Caregiver’sHandbook.” Light refreshments will be served.
Admission is free, however reservations are required. Call (760)750-3684 or e-mailcare4ad@csusm.edu.
Alumnae association plans co*cktail party
RANCHO BERNARDO — The North San Diego Inland AlumnaeAssociation of Kappa Kappa Gamma will hold its annual summerco*cktail party at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Rancho Bernardo home ofNancy and Jim McNabb.
Members are asked to bring an hors d’oeuvres to share and theirown beverages. Mixers will be provided as well as hot dogs from thegrill.
Husbands and guests are welcome.
For reservations and information, call Audrey Moran at (858)487-2777 or Sally White at (858) 451-3808.
Local sponsors needed for Team Surf Classic
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Firefighter’s Association “Team SurfClassic,” to benefit Casa De Amparo, will be held from 7 a.m. to 5p.m. Sept. 13 at the south jetty in the Oceanside Harbor. Casa deAmparo provides shelter and services for abused and neglectedchildren, children at risk of abuse and their families. Team SurfClassic is a fun day for family and friends to enjoy the beach withmany local fire, police and EMS people, who will surf incompetition against each other. Enjoy catered food, music andgames. For sponsorship opportunities and information, visitwww.teamsurfclassic.tripod.com.
Multicultural fair on tap in O’side
OCEANSIDE — The San Diego Foundation and the city of Oceansidewill host a Multicultural Community Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Aug. 23 at 1210 Division St. Fun for the entire family will includeclowns, face painting, an astro jump, a rock-climbing wall, gamesand information booths. Also featured will be a K-9 demonstration,Ballet Folklorico, dance groups and car clubs, a raffle and prizes.Call (760) 435-3335.
Hearst Castle trip planned
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Senior Center Travel Club has planneda three-day, two-night trip to Hearst Castle Oct. 26-28. The costis $298 for double occupancy and $388 single occupancy and includesthe following:
- Roundtrip Amtrak Coach from Oceanside.
- All transportation from Amtrak Station to the hotel, HearstCastle and return.
- Hotel accommodations for two nights.
- Sightseeing tour of San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Cambria, SanSimeon and Santa Barbara.
- Hearst Castle admission and guided tour, which includes amovie, “Building the Dream,” at the Imax Theater.
Plans are to meet at the Amtrak Train Station in Oceanside atapproximately 6:16 a.m. The train will leave at 7 a.m. and returnfrom Santa Barbara at approximately 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Call (760)435-5250 to make reservations.
Belly-dancing classes offered
OCEANSIDE — Belly-dancing classes for ages 16 and up are heldfrom 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Melba Bishop RecreationCenter, 5306 N. River Road. Six-week sessions begin Aug. 21, Oct. 2and Nov. 13. Cost is $42. No experience is necessary. Theinstructor was a professional belly dancer in the Middle East andhas extensive experience teaching to all levels of expertise. Call(760) 435-5550.
Senior Center holds dance
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Senior Center will hold a dance from1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20 featuring Bill Harper & the HotShots. Cost is $3. The center is at 455 Country Club Lane. Thedance on Sunday, Aug. 24, has been canceled. However, from 7 to 9p.m. Aug. 23, a luau dance with The Vidals will be held. Cost is$3.50.
Sheriff’s Department seeks volunteers
VISTA — Sheriff Bill Kolender and the San Diego Sheriff’sDepartment are seeking qualified citizen volunteers, age 50 andolder, to augment the Volunteer Patrol Program, working out of theVista Sheriff’s Station. Some of the duties will include vacationhome security checks, visiting the homebound, enforcinghandicapped-parking regulations and assisting Crime Prevention withpublic presentations and programs. The Volunteer Patrol Program isdesigned to draw upon the experience of the senior citizens in thecommunity, tapping a tremendous resource and developing it as anasset to the Vista Sheriff’s Station in a non-confrontationalmanner. Volunteers must have a valid California driver’s licenseand auto insurance. Due to the sensitive nature of the job,volunteers will be subject to a background investigation consistingof DMV and criminal history checks. Call Bernard Gardner at (760)940-4434.
Woman’s Club closes doors, holds sale
VISTA — After nearly 40 years at 1375 Oak Drive in Vista, theWoman’s Club of Vista will be closing its doors. The public isinvited to a moving sale at the club house beginning at 8 a.m. Aug.16. Items being sold include tables, chairs, pots, pans, glassware,etc. All proceeds from the sale will go to charitable groups inVista. Call (760) 758-4685.
Brother Benno Fashion Show tickets on sale
OCEANSIDE — The Brother Benno Auxiliary Annual Fashion Show,”In A Spanish Garden,” will be held Oct. 4 at the Camp PendletonNCO Club. Dana G’s and Janika Designs as well as The Brother BennoThrift Shop will provide fashions. A delicious luncheon and doorand opportunity prizes will highlight the day. Proceeds willsupport the Martha Ann Mary House, a shelter for homeless women andchildren, and the Dorothy, Barbara and Rosemary House, a women’sshelter in Carlsbad. Tickets are going fast. Cost is $35 each or$280 for a table of eight. Call Dixie at (760) 439-3117 or Marilynat (760) 439-9047.
Mediation training offered
VISTA — North County Lifeline will hold a 40-hour MediationTraining Program from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 4,11, 18 and 25, and Oct. 2 at 200 Michigan Ave. Learn the essentialskills and techniques used in the mediation process and conflictresolution. Contact Karen Thompson, Dispute Resolution Program, tosign up or for further information about cost, early-bird discountand continuing education credit. E-mail preferred tokthompson@nclifeline.org, orcall (760) 726-4900, Ext. 221.
Senior Anglers to meet, go fishing
ESCONDIDO — The Senior Anglers of Escondido will meet at 9:30a.m. Aug. 15 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Twosaltwater fishing trips are planned for this month — a twilightouting Aug. 25 and a partial-day trip Aug. 28. The next fresh-waterouting will take place Sept. 7 through 14 at June Lake. Call DottieArnold at (760) 723-3350 or Dick Wilson at (760) 746-3501.
Convair Alumni luncheon on tap
SAN DIEGO — The Convair Alumni Association will host itsmonthly luncheon at noon Aug. 19 at the Bali Ha’i, 2230 ShelterIsland Drive. Singer and recording artist Michael Ruhl willentertain the group. Call (619) 466-5058.
New voices sought for men’s chorus
ESCONDIDO — An open house to recruit new voices to thebarbershop style of singing will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 in thesocial hall at the Salvation Army, 1301 Las Villas Way.
The Palomar Pacific Music Men, the North County chapter of theBarbershop Harmony Society, will host the event. The chorusregularly meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the same location. Call AlLeuthe at (760) 839-6518.
Beta Sigma Phi celebration set
POWAY — The Hidden Valley City Council of Beta Sigma PhiInternational will celebrate Beginning Day with a “Blooming RoseBuds” luncheon at 11 a.m. Aug. 23 at the StoneRidge Country Club.Beginning Day is when member chapters present their plans for the2003-04 club year, which starts in September. Laureate Alpha Kappawill present a program called “Color My World.” All Beta Sigma Phis– active, inactive, on leave, transferees and guests — areinvited. Cost is $16. Reserve to (858) 484-8752.
Volunteers sought for adult literacyprogram
Volunteer tutors are sought to work through the READ/San Diegoprogram, which is the free adult literacy program of the San DiegoPublic Library and the San Diego County Library. The goal of theprogram is to help low-literate adults improve their reading,writing and math skills.
Volunteer tutors receive thorough tutor training, instructionalmaterials, a student for one-on-one tutoring and ongoing staffsupport. Tutoring typically takes place at a local branch libraryor other community site. Call (800) 576-1176.
READ/San Diego places tutors with students in all North Countycommunities except Oceanside, Carlsbad and Escondido. Individualsin these communities should call the San Diego Council on Literacyat (888) 850-7323 for a referral to an appropriate program in theirarea.
Bilingual breast cancer hot line available
Y-ME San Diego has a toll-free bilingual (Spanish-English) hotline for breast cancer information and emotional support. Thehotline also includes information on social programs offeringdiagnostic procedures and medical treatment for uninsured women.The mission of Y-ME is to ensure, through information, empowermentand peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. Thetoll-free phone number is (877) 929-9283.
Human resource pros to meet
CARLSBAD — North County Personnel Association will hold aluncheon meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Windmill(TGIFriday’s) on Palomar Airport Road. NCPA is a nonprofitorganization dedicated to educating its members to stay updated onever-changing regulations and new issues faced by human resourceprofessionals. Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday themonth. Call (760) 432-9000.
Auditions set for ‘The Philadelphia Story’
SAN MARCOS — Palomar College performing arts department willhold open auditions for the classic comedy “The Philadelphia Story”by Philip Barry at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 in the Howard Brubeck Theatre oncampus, 1140 W. Mission Road. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 28.The play has six roles for six women and eight men ranging fromages 15 to 60. It will be directed by Dana Case.
Actors are asked to prepare a one- to two-minute monologue andbring a recent photo to the audition.
Rehearsals begin Sept. 2 and continue on weeknights and someweekends until the opening. “The Philadelphia Story” will beonstage from Oct. 3 through 12 at the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Perusal scripts are available at the theater box office. Call(767) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
