News, announcements and events from around the area:
Book signing taking place April 30
FALLBROOK —— At Home on Main Street will host a presentation andbook signing with San Diego author Paula Jhung at 11 a.m. April 30at the shop at 136 N. Main St.
Jhung is the author of “Cleaning and the Meaning of Life ——Simple Solutions to Declutter Your Home and Beautify YourLife.”
She also is author of “How to Avoid Housework and Guests WithoutGrief.”
In addition, Jhung is founder of Clean Design, a decoratingconsulting business, and is a contributor to Family Circlemagazine. She lives with her husband and two children in RanchoSanta Fe.
For more information, contact shop owner Marie Kinnaman at (760)728-9892.
Tree planting is May 1
FALLBROOK —— Almost 10 years ago, Save Our Forest launched along-term project that has changed the face of downtown Fallbrook.In November of 1995 Save Our Forest planted eight new trees on MainStreet, using those sites as a training ground for treecaptains.
These new leaders were learning the rudiments of proper treeplanting to be the instructors for the first Tree Planting Festivalin Fallbrook, said group spokeswoman Jackie Heyneman.
On May 1, volunteers will be out planting trees/ the communityis invited to join the team. Bring a shovel, a hat, gloves and beready to work shoulder to shoulder with others who little by littleare working to restore the green to the hills and bring peopletogether.
Work will begin at 8 a.m. at the first site, the Hellers BendPreserve. Enter Hellers Bend Road off South Mission Road right atCask ‘n’ Clever, drive until you see Hellers Bend Preserve on theright side of the road. Continue to the parking signs at the pointof bare property at the southern most end of Hellers Bend Road.
After that segment is completed, drive back to Stagecoach Laneand turn right past the high school to another bare piece ofproperty, which is the Creekside Conservation Easem*nt that has anew split rail fence around it.
Heyneman encouraged parents to bring their children to teachthem the importance of caring about the earth and the benefits oftrees.
After the planting, a pancake breakfast will be served at thePalomares House on S. Stage Coach Lane.
For information, call the FLC office at (760) 728-0889, or (760)728-5395.
Doll show scheduled for May 7
FALLBROOK —— The Mini Doll Friends of Southern California willpresent its 28th annual doll show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.May 7 at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 S. Stage CoachLane.
The show will feature an exhibit of “Googly Dolls at the Beach.”Those dolls feature porcelain heads on composition bodies, and mostwere made by Fallbrook resident Margaret Anne Wolfe. Otherexhibitors will be Vyke Salsgiver of Fallbrook and San Marcosresident Mary Olsen.
It also will feature more than 40 sales tables, with dealerscoming from all over Southern California and Nevada. Items for salewill include antique and collectible dolls, supplies, miniatures,teddy bears, toys and doll-related items.
The club always brings back the previous year’s exhibit for onefinal viewing. Last year’s featured the French doll calledBleuette.
Also present this year will be an 8-inch traveling doll namedPenny Postcard.
Proceeds from the show enable the club to support localcharities as well as the Fallbrook Fire Department’s Teddy Bearprogram. The bears are carried on fire trucks and emergencyvehicles to be given to children in traumatic situations.
For information, contact Connie Tagnoli at (760) 723-0790.
Fallbrook classes planning reunions
FALLBROOK —— Several Fallbrook Union High School classes areplanning reunions with their classmates and they would appreciatehearing from graduates. The Fallbrook Alumni Association is here tohelp graduates get in touch with one another and assist with plans.At this time, information is available regarding the followingclasses:
- Class of 1960 (which wishes to include members from 1957through 1963) is planning a gathering for Homecoming weekend Sept.30 through Oct. 2 in celebration of its 45th class reunion. Forinformation, contact either Jan Mahr Owen at (951) 695-1554) orPeggy Sierras-Shell at (760) 728-1459).
- Class of 1985 will celebrate its 20th class reunion July 8, 9and 10. For more information, e-mailfuhs85reunion@cox.net.
- Class of 1995 is planning to gather Oct. 8 at Pala Mesa Resortfor its 10-year class reunion. For ticket information, go towww.reunionsmadesimple.com.
If you are a member of a class that was not listed above andknow of an event classmates are planning, contact Cathy CasperAlexander at (760) 728-2070 with details. The alumni associationwants to help advertise events and assist in any way possible.
Art show planned
FALLBROOK —— The Fallbrook Art Association will present itsspring membership show from May 13 through May 22 at The Art Centerat Fallbrook, 103 S. Mission Road. Judge for the show will be RonYoung.
An awards reception will take place at 6 p.m. May 13.
Donation/admission for the show is $5. For information, call(760) 728-1414.
Artist to show at Brandon Gallery
FALLBROOK —— Artist Joyce Stark will have an exhibit of her worktitled “Stark View of Nature” from May 1 through May 31 at theBrandon Gallery.
An artist’s reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. May 7 at thegallery at 105 N. Main St. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Forinformation, call (760) 723-1330.
Blood drives scheduled
FALLBROOK —— The San Diego Blood Bank has scheduled severallocal blood drives. Donors should be at least 17 years old andweigh at least 110 pounds. A good meal is recommended beforedonating.
The schedule is:
- 2 to 7 p.m. May 27, Carl’s Jr. parking lot, 1137 S. MissionRoad.
- 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. May 31, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S.Stage Coach Lane.
For information or appointments, call (800) 4MY-SDBB.
Benefit workout planned
FALLBROOK —— Healthy Exercise of Fallbrook will conduct aworkout to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research during a specialclass from 8 to 10 a.m. May 20. Program coordinator will be AlexDesmond-Colburn. Participants may bring donations. All money raisedwill go to St. Jude’s Hospital.
Healthy Exercise is at 706 S. Main St. For information, call(760) 731-9570.
Best-selling author to sign books
CARLSBAD —— New York Times bestselling author and formerCarlsbad resident Donald A. Davis will be speaking and signingcopies of his new book, “Lightning Strike, The Secret Mission toKill Admiral Yamamoto and Avenge Pearl Harbor,” at Borders Books,in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad, at 3 p.m. May 1.
“Lightning Strike” recounts the bloody battle for Guadalcanaland the suicidal mission to shoot down the man responsible for theattack on Pearl Harbor. What should have been celebrated as anunprecedented victory became a swirling controversy that hashaunted the mission ever since.
Through exhaustive research, Davis solves one of WWII’s greatestmysteries: Who Shot Down Yamamoto? Major Julius (Jack) Jacobson ofSan Diego was one of three remaining pilots from the Yamamotomission and is profiled in the book. Unfortunately, he passed awaytwo weeks ago. Donald A. Davis is the author of 15 books, includingthree New York Times bestsellers. He was a war correspondent inVietnam, and a columnist for the San Diego Union before moving toColorado and becoming a full-time author.
Artists’ group show slated
ENCINITAS —— Off Track Gallery artists and plein aire paintersJulie Ann Callis, Lia Kondilis, Ellie Havel Wagoner and Ann Lynottwill exhibit their landscape works in a group show to be held atthe Bank of America, 1340 Encinitas Blvd., at the corner of ElCamino Real and Encinitas Blvd. Artwork in oil, watercolor andacrylic will be on exhibit from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday throughFriday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through the month ofApril.
Call (760) 943-6168 or (760) 942-3636 for more information.
Energy healing workshop offered
ENCINITAS —— Master Mingtong Gu, founder of the InternationalChi Healing Center, will lead Qigong for Energy Healing workshopsfrom 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 30 and May 1 at Well Within, 555 2ndSt. In this workshop, participants learn the basic practice andadvanced skill of Wisdom Qigong, one of the most powerful Qigongsystems to cultivate intelligent energy so one may heal in allaspects of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritualdimensions. Chi (Qi) is the energy that sustains all life and holdsthe key to health and longevity.
“Gong” refers to the daily practice and ability involved incultivating mind and energy. Qigong is a 5,000 year old art formand newly revitalized science originating in China. Master Guis anadjunct faculty at UCSD School of Medicine. The fee is $225 for twodays; $120 for one day. To register and for more information,contact the Chi Healing Center (858) 720-0802,www.chi-center.com.
Garden tour planned
DELMAR—— The American Association of University WomenDelMar-Leucadia Branch will present its 9th Annual Through GardenGates tour from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. April 30. Five North County gardenswill be showcased on the tour. They are located in La Costa,Cardiff, Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe. Each gardenuniquely reflects its owner/creator’s special interest.
The Water-Wise Garden in Rancho Santa Fe has been transformedover ten years from a traditional water-dependent garden to a morenatural, environmentally-friendly collection of native plants,succulents and herbs.
The Sculpture Garden in Fairbanks Ranch sets stone and metalsculptures of animals, birds and human figures among lush tropicalplants and interesting water features, with beautiful vistas asbackdrops.
The hillside Cottage Garden in Olde Del Mar features majesticpine trees and winding paths through beds of perennials and rosesleading to stone benches in private seating areas.
Atop a hill in Cardiff by the Sea, the Healing Garden has beencreated by an art therapist to integrate nature into the process ofhealing, and the many varied garden spaces provide locations forreflection, interaction and creative renewal.
Finally, the fifth garden in La Costa is an Artist’s Garden, aprivate haven filled with fruit trees, roses, orchids and otherflowering plants which have inspired the owner’s paintings, ondisplay throughout the garden and in her studio. The five gardensmay be toured in any order.
This event is a fund-raiser to support the EducationalFoundation and its mission of providing fellowships to womenpursuing graduate degrees. Ticket prices are $20 in advance and $25on the day of the tour. For more information, call (760) 728-9082or visit www.aauwdelmarleucadia.org.
Origami workshop offered
SOLANABEACH—— Physics professor Arnold Tubis will teach anorigami workshop for ages 12 and above from 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 30at the Solana Beach Branch of the San Diego County Library, 157Stevens Ave. Tubis will cover a brief history of papermaking andpaper folding, display several paper models, review origami use inmathematics, mathematics education, science and engineering, andconnect his book, “Unfolding Mathematics with Origami Boxes,” toorigami and math education in grades six through nine.
There will be folding activities for the audience. For moreinformation, call (858) 755-1404.
European cruise scheduled
CARLSBAD—— A three-day visit to Carlsbad’s Czech sister city,the 19th century spa town Karlovy Vary (“Karlsbad” in German), ispart of an autumn tour of Central Europe now open for reservations.Reservations close April 30 and the trip is limited to 20members.
The tour includes a seven-day cruise down the Danube througheight historic cities and three nights in Prague. The Sister CityProgram planned the tour in order to introduce Carlsbad citizens toits sister community. Just before the tour departs, Carlsbad willhost a visiting delegation from Karlovy Vary City Hall.
The tour leaves October 23 from San Diegoon British Airways forKarlovy Vary, Prague, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Linz, Melk, Vienna,Bratislava and Budapest and returns November 6. The trip includesall meals on the cruise, cabins with private balconies, many guidedtours and first-class hotels in land-based cities. Airfare isincluded in the double occupancy price of $3,899 per person. Forinformation call (760) 729-7711 or writebarbwan@yahoo.com.
‘Harvey’ to open tonight
CARLSBAD —— Classic Youth Theatre, Inc. will perform MaryChase’s “Harvey” at 6 p.m. April 29 and April 30, and 2 p.m. May 1at the Carlsbad Village Theatre. The play is about a man whotravels through life accompanied by an imaginary 6-foot rabit.Tickets at the door are $17 April 29 and 30, and $10 May 1. Formore information about the play or Classic Youth Theatre, call(760) 730-9447 or e-mailclassicyouththeatre@yahoo.com.
Campus clean-up day set
CARLSBAD—— The Campus Pride Beautification Committee of CarlsbadHigh School’s Parent Association will hold a Community CampusClean-Up Day from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 30. In honor of EarthDay, volunteers will clean, weed, and plant at the Carlsbad HighSchool Campus.
The Parent Association invites all to join in this communityevent. Participating students will receive community service hours.Please bring gloves, rakes, spades and other tools appropriate forthis activity. For more information, call (760) 804-1826 or writemaggiehood@adelphia.net.
Blood drive planned
CARLSBAD—— A blood drive sponsored by the American Red Crosswill be held from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.April 30 at the Carlsbad GolfCenter, 2711 Haymar Drive, south of Highway 78 and east of ElCamino Real. All donors will receive a voucher for a free largebucket of range balls ($8 value) and a coupon for 10 percent offany one entire pro shop purchase before May 22 (up to $100 savings,restrictions apply, call for details.) Sign-ups are preferred butnot required.
Donations take about an hour to complete. There will also be agolf demo day taking place at the golf center. More than 25 topmanufacturers’ reps and vendors will be showing off the latestequipment. Free instruction clinics will be held for participants.Donors may sign up for reserved spots at www.givelife.org and typein sponsor Carlsbad Golf. Call (760) 720-GOLF for more informationor visit www.thecarlsbadgolfcenter.com.
Blood drive features cartoonists
ESCONDIDO—— Donors will be drawn twice April 30 at the annualCartoonists Day Blood Drive at all donor centers. Members of theSouthern California Cartoonists Society, including ReubenAward-winning creator of Luann, Greg Evans will be sketchingdonors. Look for Greg Evans from 2 to 4 p.m.at the North CountyDonor Center, 1340 W. Valley Parkway.
Pictures will be sketched after the donations are completed.Donors will also be treated to hot, fresh Domino’s Pizza after11:30 a.m. Anyone who is at least 17, in good health and weighs atleast 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood. A good meal andplenty of fluids is recommended prior to donation. The San DiegoBlood Bank, a non-profit organization, is the largest bloodcollection agency in San DiegoCounty.
For donor center locations, donor requirements or to make anappointment call the San Diego Blood Bank at (800) 469-7322 or(760) 931-2050, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Parking lot sale to benefit American Legion
ESCONDIDO —— American Legion Auxiliary Unit 149 will hold aparking lot sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 at the VeteransMemorial Building, 230 Park Ave. Proceeds will benefit auxiliaryprograms.
Library to host Day of the Child
ESCONDIDO —— Kids are invited to participate in the “Dia de losninos/Day of the Child: Discovering Wonders Together@Your Library”celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at the East ValleyBranch Library, 2245 E. Valley Parkway.
Children can receive a free book after exploring all the library”sights,” take a picture with the HomeTown Buffet Bee, receive agoodie bag with a HomeTown Buffet meal pass, cookies and other fundelights.
The free event is sponsored by the Friends of the EscondidoLibrary and HomeTown Buffet. For information, call (760) 839-4392or visit the Web site at www.library.escondido.org.
Sunset Lounge to host benefit
ESCONDIDO —— The Sunset Lounge Bar & Grill will host abenefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from 4 to 9 p.m.April 30. Everyone 21 and older is welcome to the event, which willinclude raffles and giveaways. Charity bartender Mark Petras willdonate his time and a portion of the bar sales and all tips will bedonated to St. Jude. The Sunset Lounge is at 2328 S. EscondidoBlvd.
Bike ride planned for May 1
ESCONDIDO —— A bike ride to raise funds for the Lance ArmstrongFoundation will take place May 1. The 35-mile ride through scenicinland North County will leave at 8 a.m. from Grand Bicycles at 129E. Grand Ave. Cost is $7. Helmets are required and road bikes arerecommended. For information, call (760) 291-1248. The LanceArmstrong Foundation raises money for cancer education, advocacy,public health and research.
Seniors offered health, driving services
ESCONDIDO —— The Senior Service Council will offer these freeservices for seniors in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N.Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex). Call (760)480-0611.
- A two-part “AARP 55 Alive” driving course will be offered from8 a.m. to noon May 3 and 10. Cost is $10 by check only, payable toAARP. Upon completion of the class, seniors earn a certificate goodfor three years, entitling them to pay less for their autoinsurance.
- Dr. Randy Jungman, a local dentist, holds free dentalscreenings for seniors from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. the first Wednesdayof the month.
- Diabetes blood sugar screening is offered from 7:30 to 9 a.m.the first and third Fridays of the month. Do not eat, drink or takemedication before coming in. No appointment is necessary.
Grandmothers Club to meet May 5
ESCONDIDO —— The Escondido Grandmothers Club will meet for apotluck at noon May 5 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave.Bring a dish to share and your own tableware. A speaker will give ashort report on finances.
The group recently held an Easter Bonnet parade and the winnerswere Judy McNeal, LaVelle Ryker and Betty Huff. All grandmothersare welcome to attend the club’s monthly meetings. For information,call (760) 745-5407.
Workshop to feature poet Anne Wilson
ESCONDIDO —— Poets Inc. and the Escondido Arts Partnership willhost a poetry workshop with poet Anne Wilson from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.May 14 in the Citrus Room of the East Valley Community Center, 2245E. Valley Parkway.
Wilson’s newest chapbook called “Recuerdos” has just beenreleased by Finishing Line Press (finishinglinepress.com), whichalso published her preceding book, “Solea.” She has had hundreds ofpoems published in literary journals and teaches at the Universityof San Diego and UC San Diego Extension, as well as at nationalworkshops and online.
Cost is $30 and $25 for members of EAP/Poets Inc. Class size islimited to 20. Preregistration is required. Call the MunicipalGallery at (760) 480-4101.
Swim programs offered for all ages, abilities
ESCONDIDO —— Learn to swim programs and exercise classes areoffered for all ages and abilities at the Charles Hulme CommunityTherapy Pool, 420 N. Falconer St., on the Nicolaysen Center campus.For information, call (760) 781-3077.
Rose show on tap for weekend
SAN DIEGO —— The San Diego Rose Society will hold its 78thannual rose show from 1 to 4 p.m. April 30 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.May 1 at the Balboa Park Club in the park. Admission is $3; freefor children younger than 12 with an adult. Exhibitors can bringentries between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. April 30 for judging.Reservations are required only for arrangement entries. Call (858)565-6350. For information, call Paula Taylor at (858) 675-7042 orwww.sdrosesociety.org.
50-plus Picnic deadline is May 1
ESCONDIDO —— Escondido High School alumni traditionally gatherfor the annual 50-plus Picnic on the first Saturday after Mother’sDay to greet old classmates and renew high school friendships. Thehomecoming is for anyone who attended Escondido High School 50 ormore years ago.
This year, an estimated 600 graduates of the high school areexpected to attend the picnic, which will take place May 14 atFelicita Park. The picnic will get under way at 10 a.m., followedby a barbecue lunch at 12:15 p.m. A short program will follow andthe class of 1955 will be officially welcomed.
Cost of the catered event, hosted by the EHS class of 1953, willbe $22 per person. Those graduates who have not received aninvitation and registration form in the mail should call KayThornton at (760) 781-1149 or Alice Bartley at (760) 480-2328.Deadline for registration is May 1.
Democracy for America ‘meet-up’ set
ESCONDIDO —— North County Democracy for America will hold a”meet-up” from 7 to 9 p.m. May 4 at the Comfort Inn meeting room,1290 W. Valley Parkway. To cover the room rental fee, a $4 donationat the door is suggested. Come early at 6:30 to socialize.
To sign up, call Martha Sullivan at (858) 945-6273 or visithttps://dfa.meetup.com/5.
For information about Democracy for America, which was foundedby Howard Dean, former Presidential candidate and currentDemocratic National Committee chairman, visitwww.DemocracyforAmerica.com or call (802) 651-3200.
Tree removal is meeting topic
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN —— The Natural Resources Conservation Service,based in Escondido, will hold an informational meeting for BaileyMeadows residents at 1 p.m. April 30 outdoors at the Doane ValleyCampfire Center in Palomar State Park. Landowners can askquestions, voice concerns and get information about the NRCS treeremoval project that will begin in the area. For information, callBryan Petit at (760) 233-9507, Ext. 101.
Fiesta de los Penasquitos set for May 1
RANCHO PENASQUITOS —— The Diamond Gateway Chamber of Commerceand the Rancho Penasquitos Town Council will present the 10thannual Fiesta de los Penasquitos from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1 onBlack Mountain Road between Twin Trails Drive and Carmel MountainRoad.
Festivities will include a Fun Land, arts and crafts, foodbooths and local and professional entertainment. Residents alsowill have the opportunity to vote for their local town councilrepresentatives. NBC 7/39 news anchor Artie Ojeda will be themaster of ceremonies.
For information, visit www.fiestapq.com or call (858)538-8742
Services, events offered for seniors
RANCHO BERNARDO —— The following events and services will beoffered at Rancho Bernardo Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo CenterDrive, Suite K-14.
- Republican Women’s Club board of directors meeting, 9:30 to 11a.m. May 2.
- Free legal advice given by a local attorney, 1 to 3 p.m. May 2.Call for a 20-minute appointment.
- Free blood-pressure checks given by a nurse, 10 a.m. to noonMay 4. No appointment needed.
- Free consultations with health insurance specialist Patty AnnBorn, April 8. Call for a 30-minute appointment.
- Two-part AARP Safe Driving course for ages 50 and older: noonto 4 p.m. May 6 and 13 and again June 3 and 10. Cost is $10.Reservations are required.
Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Call (858)487-2640.
RB Woman’s Club plans luncheon
RANCHO BERNARDO —— The Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club will hold aluncheon May 5 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo OaksDrive.
Sue Burgess, manager of the local Draper’s & Damon’sfashions store, will give a “Travel Tips” presentation, which willinclude information on what type of clothes to take and how to packthem for more luggage space and fewer wrinkles, and mostimportantly, what not to bring. Attendees are encouraged to bringtwo scarves to the luncheon —— one square and one oblong —— asBurgess will demonstrate the many ways scarves can be used toenhance one’s travel wardrobe.
Social time will begin at 11:30 a.m.; a brief business meetingwill be held at noon followed by lunch and the presentation. Costis $20. For reservations, call (858) 674-5941 by May 2.
Woman’s Club to host coffee
RANCHO BERNARDO —— The Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club will host acoffee for new and prospective members at 11 a.m. May 7 at amember’s home. The event is for club members who have joined duringthe last two years, as well as women who may be interested injoining in the future. For information and reservations, call (858)485-7145.
Roller hockey registration under way
POWAY —— San Diego Roller Hockey is accepting registration forits summer program for boys and girls ages 5 to 18, from beginnersto advanced players. The season runs from June 20 through Sept. 3.Games will be played in Poway on Fridays after 6 p.m. or earlySaturday evenings (depending on the age group). Cost of $89 perplayer includes 10 games/practices, jersey, insurance and teamphoto. “Play With a Friend” registration deadline is May 5.
For information and registration forms, visitwww.sandiegorollerhockey.com, e-mailsdrhc@san.rr.comor call Debbie at(858) 679-4000, Ext. 306.
Fire stories meeting slated
SCRIPPS RANCH —— A public meeting organized by the San DiegoFire Stories Project, a video project that documents the memoriesof fire fighters, survivors and experts, will be held from 2 to 4p.m. April 30 in the Community Room at the Scripps Miramar RanchLibrary, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive.
The public is invited to view a video of fire stories, sharetheir own memories and listen to project participants. Invitedspeakers include Dennis Sharp, archivist at the Museum of San DiegoHistory; and Anne Fege and Nancy Owens Renner, co-curators of the”Earth, Wind, and Wildfire” exhibit showing through December at theSan Diego Natural History Museum.
For information on the San Diego Fire Stories Project, contactproject director Jana Fortier at (858) 587-6641 orjfortier@ucsd.edu.
Those who would like to attend the meeting are encouraged toR.S.V.P. to the library at (858) 538-8158.
Press Club honors PR expert/author
RANCHO BERNARDO —— The Press Club of North San Diego Countyrecently honored Allen Center, 92, a public relations expert andauthor of the textbook used in most colleges and universities thatoffer courses in the profession.
The club presented Center with a certificate of achievement anda proclamation outlining his achievements as both an educator andpractitioner of public relations.
“His (Center’s) book, called ‘Practical Public Relations,’ hasbeen reprinted many times and is the bible of the business,” saidclub President Beverly Merrill.
As a public relations executive, Center’s expertise helped bringTV sets into homes when he worked for the Motorola Corp., and ballpoint pens into the world with his promotions for the Biccompany.
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ onstage
SAN MARCOS —— The city’s Community Services will present ThePoor Players in Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” today andApril 30; May 1, 6, 7 and 8; and June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12.
Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7p.m. Sundays in the Hearth Theater at the San Marcos CommunityRecreation Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Tickets prices are $15 foradults and $12 for youths, students and seniors.
Tickets are available in advance or at the door. Call (760)744-9000.
Entries sought for art show
SAN MARCOS —— Local artists of all ages are invited to enter thecity of San Marcos’ annual Juried Art Show to be held in June inthe Hearth Art Gallery at the San Marcos Community RecreationCenter, 3 Civic Center Drive.
Entries must be ready to hang and suitable for family viewing.All work on paper must be protected under glass or acrylic and beframed. The largest outside dimension for work is not to exceed 72inches. Four categories are available: Oil and acrylic; watercolorand water media; other, which includes drawing, pastel,photography, computer art and mixed media; and sculpture. Divisionsare professional, amateur and youth age categories: Kindergartenthrough third grade; fourth through sixth grade; and sevenththrough ninth grade.
Entry fees are based on a per piece system with a maximum ofthree entries per category. Fees are $12 for professional; $8 foramateur; and $4 for ages 15 and younger. The deadline to submitentries is May 16. Entry forms are available at the San MarcosCommunity Center.
An awards reception for all entered artists is planned from 4 to5:30 p.m. June 5 in the gallery. The artwork can be viewed from 8a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, June 1 through 30.
For information, call (760) 744-9000.
FFA program seeks raffle items
SAN MARCOS —— San Marcos High School’s Future Farmers of Americaprogram is seeking donations of raffle items for its Mini-Fairscheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21 at the high school’sAg-Farm.
Mail donations to San Marcos High School, Attention Rob Gaebe,agriculture teacher, 1615 San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078.Items also can be picked up by calling Angie LaCarte at (760)744-7542.
All proceeds from the raffle will be used to improve and expandthe FFA program at the high school.
Bingo played Fridays in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS —— Bingo is held at 6:30 p.m. Fridays in theclubhouse at San Marcos Mobile Estates, 1145 E. Barham Drive.Refreshments are provided.
Christian Women’s group to meet
LAKE SAN MARCOS —— “Let Freedom Ring” is the theme of the SanMarcos-Vista Christian Women’s Club’s next luncheon scheduled for11:30 a.m. May 14 at the Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 SanPablo Drive. Cost is $11.
Guest speaker Donna Lockerbie, a business owner and former danceinstructor, will discuss the topic “When All Else Fails, Read theInstructions.”
The special feature will be a portrayal of “Sojourner Truth,” ablack American freedom fighter, women’s rights activist andpowerful orator of her time, narrated by Dorie Egy Goral andwritten by Helen Minco, both of San Marcos.
Oceanside resident Wendy Griggs, a professional soloist, willprovide music.
The club has no membership dues. All women are welcome. Forreservations, call Vera at (760) 727-1372 or Muriel at (760)744-3744.
The luncheon is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries/ChristianWomen’s Clubs. For information, visit www.stonecroft.org.
Parking lot sale to benefit sober livingfacilities
VISTA —— Mental Health Systems Options for Recovery will hold aparking lot sale from 6 a.m. to noon April 30 at 1010 E. Vista Way.Funds raised will benefit its sober living facilities. Clothes,books, household goods and more will be sold. Call (760)726-2656.
Cinco de Mayo Brunch benefits families
VISTA —— Ninos Preciosos Auxiliary to Children’s Home Societyand cosponsor Friends of the Rancho will host their annual Cinco deMayo Brunch from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 1 at the historic RanchoBuena Vista Adobe, 651 E. Vista Way. Tickets for adults cost $7;children age four to 10, $6; and children three and under are free.Tickets are available at the door or by calling JoAnn Bowers at(760) 941-1153.
Brunch will be eggs, chorizo, beans, rice, tortillas and fruit.Entertainment will be provided by the Monte Vista Ballet FolkloricoDancers.
Children’s Home Society offers family assistance through itsprograms in child-care and development, community education, childabuse prevention and child advocacy.
Vista Sunrise Kiwanis sponsors family day
VISTA —— The Vista Sunrise Kiwanis Club will sponsor the BurnInstitute’s Third Annual Family Day for local burn survivors andtheir families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 at the Wave Waterpark,161 Recreation Drive. This special burn survivor support program isprovided at no cost to burn survivors and their families. FamilyDay provides and opportunity for young burn survivors, adult burnsurvivors and their family members to enjoy a day filled with funactivities, friendships and happy memories.
The Burn Institute is a nonprofit health agency dedicated toreducing the number of burn injuries and deaths in San Diego,Imperial, San Bernardino and Riverside counties through fire andburn prevention education, burn care research and treatment andburn survivor support services. Visit www.burninstitute.org.
Yoga class free for moms
VISTA —— Bring your mother to yoga and her class is free at 9and 11 a.m. May 8 at Yoga Vista, 319 E. Broadway in Vista Village.Call (760) 630-YOGA or visit www.yogavista.net.
Vista Garden Club holds annual show/sale
VISTA —— The Vista Garden Club will hold its 71st annualStandard Flower Show and Plant Sale, “Magic In The Garden,” from1:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 30 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 1 at theBrengle Terrace Park Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive.Admission is free.
The show features floral designs, educational exhibits andhorticultural displays of cut flowers and potted plants. Hundredsof locally grown plants will be for sale at great prices. This is astandard judged show. Competition is open to all amateur gardenersand designers. Call (760) 724-4828.
Alta Vista Gardens holds plant/art sale
VISTA —— Alta Vista Gardens will hold its first annualmembership drive and plant and art sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May1 at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. The event istaking place to promote membership and volunteerism at Alta VistaGardens, which is a community-centered garden being developed inVista. For more information, call (760) 945-3954 or visitwww.altavistagardens.org.
Christian Women’s Club to meet
SAN MARCOS —— “Let Freedom Ring” is the theme of the SanMarcos-Vista Christian Women’s Club meeting at 11:30 a.m. May 16 atthe Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Drive. Cost is $11inclusive. Speaker will be Donna Lockerbie from Hacienda Heights, abusiness owner and former dance instructor who will speak on “Whenall else Fails, Read the Instructions.” a special feature will be aportrayal of Sojourner Truth, a black American Freedom Fighter,Women’s rights activist and powerful orator of her time, narratedby Dorie Egy Goral and written by Helen Minco, both of San Marcos.Wendy Griggs of Oceanside will provide the music for theprogram.
There are no membership dues and all ladies are invited. Theluncheon is sponsored by Stonecroft INT/Christian Women Club. Forreservations, call Vera at (760) 727-1372 or Muriel at (760)744-3744.
Palomar Model A Ford Club meets
OCEANSIDE —— The Palomar Model A Ford Club will hold its monthlymeeting May 3 at Lincoln Middle School, 2000 California St. Doorsopen at 6:30 p.m. for social time and the meeting will begin at 7p.m. Contact President Dianne Frazee at (760) 729-4865 or e-maildfrazee@aol.com. All Model Aowners and/or aficionados are welcome.
Student art show set at MiraCosta
OCEANSIDE —— Paintings, prints, drawings, ceramics, photos,digital art and sculpture will be represented in MiraCostaCollege’s annual student art show, titled “Finale” and opening May3 at the Kruglak Gallery in the Student Center, 1 Barnard Drive.Students in MiraCosta’s art classes select their best works fromthe past academic year for possible inclusion in thisfaculty-juried show.
Approximately 200 pieces will be chosen for the exhibit, whichruns through May 17. A reception for the student artists will beheld in the gallery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3. Gallery hours are11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 6 to 7:30 p.m.Tuesday and Wednesday. The gallery is open to the public andadmission is free. Call (760) 795-6657.
People’s Choice concert at MiraCosta
OCEANSIDE —— Audiences are in for a night of innovative music bystudent bands, turntablists, laser visuals and MTV-style videoswhen MiraCosta’s Music Department presents the annual People’sChoice concert at 7:30 p.m. May 12 and 13 in the MiraCosta CollegeTheatre, 1 Barnard Drive.
The all-student production will feature “scratch,” jazz, funkand pop bands performing mostly original selections. MiraCosta’sconcert production class designed the stage and lighting, and willserve as crew the night of the concert. The CD production classrecorded three tracks for music videos featuring these bands, to beshown during the concert and available for sale.
Former student Aly Nelson, now working as a studio tech atMiraCosta, is serving as executive producer of the show. Admissionis $10; students, $8. The MiraCosta College theatre is equippedwith wheelchair spaces and FM sound enhancement. Request awheelchair space and/or personal receiver when making ticketreservations. For more information, call the Box Office from 1 to 4p.m. Monday through Friday at (760) 795-6815.
Classical guitarist to perform
OCEANSIDE —— The Oceanside Public Library and the Friends of theOceanside Public Library will present the classical guitar of PeterFletcher as the final concert of the Spring 2005 Oceanside PublicLibrary World Music Series at 7:30 p.m. May 14 in the Civic CenterLibrary Community Rooms at 330 N. Coast Highway.
Fletcher began his study of the guitar at age seven and gave hisfirst concert at 15. He has studied classical guitar masters suchas David Leisner, Oscar Ghiglia and Pepe Romero. His program forthis concert will include classical pieces by Galilei, FedericoMompou and Eric Satie, spanning the Renaissance Period through the20th century.
The concert is open seating and doors will open at 7 p.m.Tickets are $10 for all ages and available at the Civic Center andMission Branch Library check-out desks. Seats are limited and theshow is expected to sell out. For more information on PeterFletcher, visit his Web site at www.peterfletcher.com.
MiraCosta students perform dance show
OCEANSIDE —— Diverse choreography by faculty and students instyles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, tap, ballroom andLatin and world dance will be featured in the annual springconcert, “Dance Break 2005,” at 7:30 p.m. May 6 and 7 and 2 p.m.May 7 and 8 in the MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive.
In addition to student-choreographed selections, MiraCosta dancefaculty are choreographing dance works to feature the talents oftheir students. Admission is $10; seniors $8; and students $6. TheMiraCosta College theatre is equipped with wheelchair spaces and FMsound enhancement. Request a wheelchair space and/or personalreceiver when making ticket reservations. For more information,call the Box Office from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at (760)795-6815.
Oceanside Elks hold bingo
OCEANSIDE —— Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 will hold bingo at 1 p.m.May 1 at 444 Country Club Lane. A free breakfast will be servedfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to all who buy in. Call (760) 433-1561.
Parenting seminar offered
OCEANSIDE —— The nationally recognized parenting seminar, “ThePower of the Parent,” will be presented at 6 p.m. May 11 at FirstPresbyterian Church of Oceanside, 2001 El Camino Real. The authorand national spokesperson, Dr. Mark Viator, will present thisfun-filled, information-packed two-hour seminar, which is basedupon the best-selling books of the same name.
The audience will learn easy and effective ways to create alasting and unbreakable bond with their children. The seminar willteach parents, as well as grandparents and other child-careproviders, how to use their power to truly communicate with theirchildren and help their children have the absolute highestself-esteem possible.
Cost to attend is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Call (760)757-3560. For more information, visit www.powerofparent.com.
