DEL MAR – The Goodguys seventh Del Mar Nationals, the three-dayautomotive event featuring more than 2,000 street rods, customs,classics, muscle cars, and street machines through 1972, will beheld from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 30 and 31; and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.April 1 at the DelMar Fairgrounds, Jimmy Durante Boulevard. Theevent also will feature an indoor and outdoor car show, a swap meetand cars-for-sale corral, vendors and exhibitors, arts and crafts,hot-rod seminars, special vehicle parking areas such as the BoydCoddington’s Pro’s pick area, kids make-and-take model buildingsession on Saturday, model and pedal car show, kid’s play zone andmore.
Cost is $6 to $15; there is a $9 parking fee charged by the DelMar Fairgrounds. Call (858)755-1161, (925) 838-9876 or visit theWeb site athttps://www.good-guys.com.
Divorce group meets Sundays
SOLANA BEACH – The St. James Divorce Support Group meets from 10to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at St. James Catholic Church, MinistryOffices, 625 S. Nardo Ave. Call Frank Grant at (760) 533-1520,e-mailfwgrant@earthlink.netorkimberlyduvall@yahoo.com.
Knit one, perl two
SOLANA BEACH – Learn the ins and outs of knitting when theKnitting Circle meets from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays at Knitting By TheBeach, 509 Stevens Ave., Suite B. Call (858) 509-9276 or visit theWeb site athttps://www.knittingbythebeach.com.
Surf poet reads at SoLo
SOLANA BEACH – SoLo will host a spoken-word performance by poetBruce Stephens from his new book of surf poetry, “The One TrueFun,” at 7 p.m. March 15 at the store, 309 S. Cedros Ave. in theCedros Design District. Bill Wechter’s surf photography will alsobe showcased. Call (858) 794-9016.
Elks hosts St. Patrick’s Day Party
ENCINITAS – The Encinitas Elks Lodge will hosts its annual St.Patrick’s Day Party at 6:30 p.m. March 17 at the lodge, 1393Windsor Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and a traditional Irishdinner will be served until 8:30 p.m. Crash O’Malley will play aneclectic mix of tunes including some Irish favorites. Proceedsbenefit local youth activities. Cost is $10. Call (760)753-2243.
Gardens, club hosts flower show
ENCINTAS – The San Dieguito Garden Club and Quail BotanicalGardens will host the Garden Stars’ 18th Standard Flower Show from1:30 to 4 p.m. April 13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 14, and 9 a.m. to 4p.m. April 15 at Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive.Entries are open to non-professional horticulture and/or floraldesign exhibitors and will be judged by accredited judges from theNational Garden Clubs, Inc. Call (858) 755-3284.
Volunteers needed for animal center
RANCHO SANTA FE – The Helen Woodward Animal Center will host theorientation for volunteers ages 14 and older at 9 a.m. May 12 andJune 16 at the center, 6461 El Apajo Road. Call (858) 756-4117,Ext. 305 or e-mailritas@animalcenter.org.
TOPS to meet weekly
CARLSBAD -TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will hold weeklymeetings from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Calavera HillsRecreation Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive. TOPS is a low-costweight-loss support alternative to the more costly and highlypublicized organizations. Cost is $3.50 per month.
Call (858) 831-9201 or visit the Web site athttps://www.tops.org.
Hospice offers walking group
CARLSBAD – Hospice of the North Coast offers the CarlsbadWalking Group for people who have lost loved ones and are in needof emotional support at 8 a.m. Fridays at the corner of Cannon Roadand Coast Highway. The “walk and talk” group is designed to assistindividuals who need support during their grieving, but are unableto come into a support group at the office. Call Phyllis at (760)431-4100.
MDA needs volunteers for summer camps
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is in need of summer campvolunteers who will help young people with neuromuscular diseasesenjoy fun-filled, weeklong MDA summer camps across the country.Volunteer counselors must be at least 16 years old and able to liftand care for a young person between the ages of 6 and 21. Eachcounselor becomes a companion to a camper with a neuromusculardisease. Counselors help their campers with daily activities suchas eating, bathing and dressing, and in recreational activitiessuch as arts and crafts, swimming and horseback riding. At nocharge to families, MDA’s summer camp program serves more than4,000 campers nationwide in some 90 weeklong sessions. Call (800)572-1717 or the Web site at www.mda.org/clinics/camp.
Revolutionary history topic of meeting
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Chapter of the Sons of the AmericanRevolution will hold its meeting at 9 a.m. March 17 in the LisbonRoom of the Ramada Inn, 5550 Kearny Mesa Road. Guest speaker Ed St.Germain will speak on “Love and Lust in the Old Dominion,” aninside view on some of the founding families. Cost is $16. CallErnest McCullough at (760) 743-0034 or e-mail.
Navy Heritage Day at Maritime Museum
SAN DIEGO – Join the Maritime Museum of San Diego and celebratethe remarkable history of the United States Navy in San Diego from9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 24. The Navy band will play from noon to 1p.m. and children of all active-duty Navy and Marine Corpspersonnel will be admitted free all day to the museum, 1492 N.Harbor Drive. The museum will unveil its newest permanent exhibit,”San Diego’s Navy.” Based upon the book of the same name by BruceLinder, it is the only comprehensive exhibit depicting thecontribution the Navy has made to the history of the San Diegoregion. Call (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101 or visit the Web site athttps://www.sdmaritime.org.
Grant Hotel hosts Kids Korps gala
SAN DIEGO – Radio talk show host Larry King will be the masterof ceremonies at the 2007 Kids Korps USA’s annual gala, “An Era ofElegance,” at 5:30 p.m. March 24 at the U.S. Grant Hotel, 326Broadway, downtown. King will preside over an evening of dining,dancing and auction items to raise funds and awareness for KidsKorps USA, the San Diego-based nonprofit organization that engagesyoung people from 5 through 18 in community service. Cost is $225to $1,000. Call (858) 259-3602 or visit the Web site athttps://www.kidskorps.org.
Plans gear up for ‘Paws in the Park’
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Healthcare Foundation is getting readyto host its second
“Paws in the Park” event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21 at LiveOak Park. One of the committee’s goals is to make the dog show evenbigger and better than last year’s inaugural event.
The community is invited to come browse the vendor andinformation booths, watch a variety of demonstrations in thedemonstration ring and participate in the dog show events whereprizes will be awarded to canine competitors in numerouscategories.
Events will include: Cutest Puppy, Smallest/Biggest Dog,Prettiest Dog (Female), Most Handsome (Male), So Ugly You’re Cute,Fastest Tail Wag, Best Trick and Owner Look-Alike (naturalresemblance, no costumes). Awards will be presented throughout theday following each event.
Fallbrook’s Honorary Mayor Rhonda Reinke and the newly crownedMiss Fallbrook will be on hand to present the Best of Show award atthe conclusion of the day.
Registration is required for the dog show and participants mustbe 18 or older. The registration process and collection of feeswill begin at 9 a.m. the day of the show. Cost is $3 per event. Topreregister, pet owners may call the foundation office at (760)723-7570 or visit the Web site athttps://www.fallbrookhealthcarefoundation.org.
Dogs are the only type of animal allowed at the event. Dogs mustbe leashed at all times and kept under control, have currentvaccinations (including rabies) and be sociable with other dogs andpeople. Participants are asked to come prepared to clean up aftertheir dog (pooper-scooper bags will be provided). Keep female dogsin heat at home.
Anyone interested in participating in “Paws in the Park” as asponsor or vendor is encouraged to contact the Fallbrook HealthcareFoundation at (760) 723-7570. Potential sponsors must call by March26 to ensure their company inclusion in publications appropriate tothe sponsorship level.
Proceeds from the fair will be used to support the foundation’sthree core programs – Care Van, Care Advocacy and Fallbrook AdultDay Care Center. The nonprofit Fallbrook Healthcare Foundation issupported entirely by donations, bequests and grants.
Candlelight vigil set for Iraq war
FALLBROOK – A candlelight vigil will begin at sunset or about 7p.m. March 18 at the Village Square at Main and Alvarado streets tomark the beginning of the fifth year of the war in Iraq. The warbegan on March 19, 2003.
The vigil is intended as a respectful ceremony to honor the wardead and to acknowledge the enormous price paid by the thousands ofwar-wounded troops and their families. Those who have a familymember or loved one who has suffered in the war are invited tooffer their own personal statement at the ceremony.
Father Bernard Rapp from St. Peter’s Catholic Church will leadthe group in a closing prayer, followed by the sounding of chimesto mark the death of 3,200 American troops killed in action.
Attendees are asked to bring a candle and cup holder with them.The ceremony will last approximately 30 minutes. Other vigils areplanned across the country.
Computer classes will be offered
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Community Center is offering a seriesof computer classes from beginning to advanced, with classesranging from basic skills to working with graphics. All classeslast for four weeks and cost $80. To register, call the FallbrookCommunity Center at (760) 728-1671 or visit the center at 341 HealdLane. Classes include the following:
- Getting Started: An introduction to computers includingWindows, file management, computer technology, word processing,e-mail and surfing the Web. Sessions are offered from 9 a.m. tonoon Tuesdays, April 17 through May 8.
- Intermediate Microsoft Word: For those with some Wordexperience. Topics will include margins, paper size, envelopes,labels, file management, page/section breaks, inserting Clip Art,Word Art and Draw. Sessions are held from 9 a.m. through noonThursdays, April 19 through May 10.
- Beginning Excel: Learn the basics of a spreadsheet by creatingsimple formulas to perform calculations. Spreadsheets can be usedfor day-to-day tasks one might use a calculator for, such asbalancing a checkbook or keeping track of expenses for business andclub activities.
Tubist to perform in Fallbrook
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society will present the solo debutof Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal tubist Gene Pokorny at 3p.m. March 18 in the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts onthe Fallbrook High School campus at 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane.
Conductor Jon Robertson will lead the Redlands SymphonyOrchestra in Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Concerto for Tuba andOrchestra,” one of Williams’ most popular works, and an essentialpart of the tuba repertoire.
A native of Southern California, Pokorny attended the Universityof Redlands and graduated from the University of SouthernCalifornia. He has also played with the Israel Philharmonic, theUtah Symphony, the Saint Louis Symphony and the Los AngelesPhilharmonic.
In addition, Neilsen’s “Helios Overture” and Berlioz’s “Haroldin Italy” with viola soloist Kira Blumberg will be on the program.Blumberg is principal viola of the Redlands Symphony Orchestra anda member of Long Beach Symphony Orchestra and the Los AngelesMaster Chorale.
At 2:30 p.m., the conductor will give a preview of the upcomingconcert, which is open to all ticket holders.
Concert admission is $35 for adults and $10 for students.Tickets are available by calling (760) 451-8644 or online athttps://www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.
Seminar slated for veterans, spouses
ESCONDIDO – Health Care Group will hold a free informationalseminar for U.S. veterans and spouses at 10 a.m. March 15 at LasVillas Del Norte, 1339 Las Villas Way. Eligible veterans andspouses ages 65 and older may be eligible to receive assistance ofup to $1780 per month from the Department of Veterans Affairs to beused toward assisted living care. For information, call (760)741-1047.
Seminar slated for veterans, spouses
ESCONDIDO – Health Care Group will hold a free informationalseminar for U.S. veterans and spouses at 10 a.m. March 15 at LasVillas Del Norte, 1339 Las Villas Way. Veterans and spouses ages 65and older may be eligible to receive assistance of up to $1780 permonth from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be used towardassisted living care. For information, call (760) 741-1047.
Free legal advice offered March 18
ESCONDIDO – Free legal advice will be available at a CommunityLaw Day between 9 a.m and 3 p.m. March 18 at the Escondido SwapMeet and Farmers Market, 635 W. Mission Ave. Sponsors include theSan Diego La Raza Lawyers and Association and Enlace.
‘Heaven’s Gates, Hell’s Flames’ shows set
ESCONDIDO – The renowned theatrical production of “Heaven’sGates and Hell’s Flames” will be performed at 10 a.m. March 18 and7 p.m. March 19 and 20 at the Escondido Christian Center, 927 IdahoAve. Admission is free. For information, call (760) 745-0505.
Stroke screenings offered
ESCONDIDO – Life Line Screening will offer stroke screeningsMarch 19 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane.Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
The cost for a complete vascular screening package, whichincludes stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm and anklebrachial index (hardening of the arteries), is $109. Cost for thispackage plus an osteoporosis screening is $129.
Preregistration is required. Call (800) 697-9721. Forinformation, go tohttps://www.lifelinescreening.com.
Parkinson’s group to meet March 20
ESCONDIDO – The Parkinson’s Support Group of the Joslyn SeniorCenter will meet at 10 a.m. March 20 at the Dorothy E. BoegerBuilding, 728 N. Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex).For information, call Lisa Russell, social work facilitator, at(858) 538-2673.
Hallmark ornament collectors to meet
ESCONDIDO – The Hallmark Ornament Collectors Club will meet at 7p.m. March 20 at the Fountain Glen Apartments Clubhouse, 1045Morning View Drive. For information, call (760) 613-8570.
Author Sandra Cisneros to speak
ESCONDIDO – The city’s community reading project, EscondidoReads One Book, culminates on March 22 with an appearance byrenowned author Sandra Cisneros at the California Center for theArts, Escondido. Cisneros is the author of “The House on MangoStreet,” which was selected as the book for the 2007 readingproject that began in January and ends with the author’s visit.
Cisneros will appear at the Center Theater to speak to thepublic beginning at 7 p.m., followed by a book signing. The programis free; however, tickets are required for admittance and will beavailable at the arts center box office, beginning at noon March22. General admission seating is limited; a maximum of six ticketsper request will be issued by the box office. Doors open forgeneral seating at 6:30.
Information: (760) 839-4601, (800) 988-4252.
GOP women to host Richard Kirk
ESCONDIDO – Richard Kirk, a North County Times columnist, willspeak at a meeting of the Valley Center Republican Women at 11 a.m.March 21 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane. Hewill talk about issues surrounding academic freedoms at the collegelevel. For reservations, call (760) 749-1849.
Wine tasting event on tap
ESCONDIDO – In celebration of their seventh anniversary, BelleMarie Winery and owners Mick and Mary Dragoo will host a winetasting extravaganza from 2 to 4 p.m. April 7 on the 3.5-acregrounds of the winery.
Guests can see a wine taste-off challenge showcasing thewinemaking talents and never-before-released wines of threegenerations of master winemakers. Attendees also can interactdirectly with the winemakers and sample several other premiumwines. All guests will receive a commemorative logo wine glass.
Admission is $10. Belle Marie Winery is at 26312 Mesa Rock Road.For information, call (760) 796-7557.
Take a day trip to see cathedral
ESCONDIDO – Joslyn Senior Center Travel Service is offering atrip to take a docent-led tour of Our Lady of the Angels Cathedralin Los Angeles on April 11. The trip will include a stop for lunchat the Galleria and an English High Tea. Cost is $80. Call (760)745-5414 or stop by the senior center at 210 Park Ave.
Italian American Club to host events
ESCONDIDO -The Italian American Club of Escondido is launching amembership drive. Members get to enjoy good food, dance, go ontrips and play bocce. It is not necessary to be Italian to join.There will be a St. Joseph’s Table dinner-dance at 5:30 p.m. March17 in the Resurrection Church Hall at 1445 Conway Drive. Italianfood will be served and there will be dancing to Italian andAmerican music. For information, call (760) 822-6493.
Mended Hearts group to meet March 20
ESCONDIDO – A local chapter of Mended Hearts, a nonprofitorganization affiliated with the American Heart Association, meetsat 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in Graybill Auditorium atPalomar Medical Center. The group offers services to heart patientsthrough support group meetings, patient visitor programs andeducational forums.
The March 20 speaker will be Palomar Medical Center clinicalpharmacy specialist Mike Kruse.
For information, call Connie Petersen at (760) 749-8169 ore-mailamendedheart3@aol.com.
Women’s investment club to meet
ESCONDIDO – A women’s investment club meets at 3 p.m. the thirdTuesday of the month at the OASIS education center in the formerRobinsons-May South store, third floor, Westfield North Countymall. Attendance is free; investment amounts vary. For information,call Jane at (760) 294-7575.
Find out about risk for diabetes
NORTH COUNTY – The Diabetes Health Department at PalomarPomerado Health is sponsoring two Diabetes Alert Day events, whichare one-day call-to-action events held every March for people tofind out if they are at risk for diabetes. Individuals can getinformation about diabetes, who is at risk and how to lower therisk of diabetes. A registered nurse and registered dietitian willanswer questions.
The Diabetes Alert Day events will be held at the followingtimes and locations:
- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 27, Cafe Conference Room, third floor,Pomerado Hospital, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway.
- Noon to 2 p.m. March 29, Cafe Conference Room, second floor,Palomar Medical Center, 555 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido.
To register, call (858) 613-4164.
Artists invited to enter exhibition
ESCONDIDO – Local artists are invited to participate in aregional juried exhibition titled “Cultural Fusion: Exploring theMulti-Cultural Influences on the Arts of This Region” at theCalifornia Center for the Arts, Escondido. The exhibition will runfrom July 28 through Sept. 30.
Artists can submit up to three two- or three-dimensional worksin any medium, via 35 mm slides or digital images. Works must beoriginal and new (never before exhibited or displayed). Entry feesare $75; $50 for arts center members. Entry deadline is 4 p.m. May11.
Jurors will be Jo-Anne Berelowitz, Ph.D., professor of arthistory at San Diego State University; David Avalos, MFA, localartist and professor of visual arts at Cal State San Marcos; andSally Yard, Ph.D., art history coordinator and professor at theUniversity of San Diego.
Information:https://www.artcenter.org, (760)839-4138.
Wranglers to host ‘St. Patty’s Day’ dance
RANCHO BERNARDO – The Wranglers Square Dance Club will hold its”St. Patty’s Day” celebration and dance March 16 at BernardoHeights Middle School, 12990 Paseo Lucido. Round dancing will beginat 7:30 p.m. and squares will start at 8. Steve and Radka Sandemanwill call and cue. For information, call Jean Adams at (858)487-3134.
Scottish band to perform March 18
JULIAN – The San Diego County Library and the Friends of theJulian Library will sponsor a free concert by the Scottish bandGive Way at 1 p.m. March 18 at the Julian Library, 1850 Highway78.
By mixing Scottish traditional and folk music, energetic livelyjigs, folk-jazz, modern songs and haunting airs, the ensemble offour sisters showcases a very new brand of music from Scotland.
The concert is part of the 2007 San Diego County Library WorldMusic and Cultural Arts Series.
Reservations are suggested. Call (760) 765-0370.
Book discussion planned
RANCHO BERNARDO – The RB Singles Book Club and the Friends ofthe Rancho Bernardo Library will host a discussion of the book”Enrique’s Journey” by Sonia Nazario at 1:30 p.m. March 16 in thelibrary’s second-floor Community Room, 17110 Bernardo CenterDrive.
The award-winning book is about a Honduran boy’s difficultsearch for his mother in the United States. All interested readersare invited to attend.
For information, call (858) 592-0177.
Services offered for seniors
RANCHO BERNARDO – The following events and services will beoffered at Rancho Bernardo Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo CenterDrive, Suite K-14.
- Free income tax assistance: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays; and 9 a.m. to noonSaturdays through April 15.
- Free blood-pressure checks given by a nurse, 10 a.m. to noonMarch 14, 21 and 28. No appointment is needed.
- Free consultations with an attorney, 1 to 3 p.m. March 19. Callfor a 20-minute appointment.
- Free “simple wills” created for seniors ages 55 and older,March 23. Call for an appointment with an attorney.
Other services available at the center include hot mealsdelivered to home-bound seniors; a referral list of drivers,caregivers and handymen; reassurance telephone calls; and incometax assistance by appointment.
Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Information:(858) 487-2640.
Quartet San Francisco to perform concert
POWAY – The Bernardo Concerts Association will host aperformance by Quartet San Francisco at 7:30 p.m. March 21 at thePoway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Doors willopen at 7:15.
The ensemble uses the rich sound of strings to create a mixtureof genre-blending styles from Tchaikovsky to tango, Beethoven toBrubeck and Mozart to Mingus.
For information, call (858) 485-9063 or (858) 451-6614.
Hadassah group to host fashion show
RANCHO BERNARDO – The Aviva chapter of Hadassah will hold aluncheon and fashion show at 11:30 a.m. March 30 at the Oaks NorthCommunity Center, 12578 Oaks North Drive. The fashion show willfeature styles from Coldwater Creek. Cost is $22. For reservationsand information, call Lois at (858) 451-5628.
Garden club to host flower show
POWAY – The Poway Valley Garden Club will host a small standardflower show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 14 at Lake Poway as part ofthe city’s Earth/Arbor Day Celebration. With the theme “Out of thisWorld,” the show will feature horticulture and design, with judgingheld April 13. Admission is free. For information, contact GailMatson at (858) 486-8969 ormatsonsouth@cox.net.
Farm Bureau offers scholarships
NORTH COUNTY – The San Diego County Farm Bureau’s ScholarshipProgram is offering scholarships to college and college-boundstudents who are residents of San Diego County and pursuing adegree in agriculture or a closely related field. Applicants arenot required to be Farm Bureau members.
Completed applications must be received in the Farm Bureauoffice at 1670 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido no later than 5 p.m.April 6.
Applications and recommendation forms are available from theFarm Bureau office or can be downloaded from the Web site athttps://www.sdfarmbureau.org.
Vallecitos homeowners to hold yard sale
SAN MARCOS – A massive community yard sale will be held from 7a.m. to noon March 17 in the Vallecitos community in east SanMarcos.
The sale is sponsored by the Vallecitos Homeowners Association,which includes more than 300 homes. After the yard sale, a truckfrom the St. Vincent de Paul charity will collect donations.
The Vallecitos community is located roughly behind the StaterBros. shopping center off Mission Road, bordered by AvenidaChapala, Via La Ranchita, Via Los Arcos, Knob Hill Road, PalomarDrive and Bennett Avenue. Look for the signs.
For information, call Michael Johnson at (760) 747-4627.
St. Patrick’s Day party on tap
SAN MARCOS – The city’s Family Enrichment Program will host aSt. Patrick’s Day party at 7 p.m. March 15 at the San MarcosCommunity Center, 3 Civic Center Drive.
Participants can making leprechaun pins, play Lucky Bingo forprizes and decorate cookies. Cost is $2 per person.
Space is limited. The deadline to register is March 14. Call(760) 744-9000.
Sponsored by San Marcos Community Services, the FamilyEnrichment Program brings families together through arts, crafts,cooking and special events.
Trailblazers club offers trips
SAN MARCOS – The San Marcos Senior Center’s Trailblazers travelclub is offering these trips. For details and costs, call (760)744-5535, Ext. 3609.
- Coronado, April 30. The group will tour the Hotel Del Coronado,have lunch at South Bay Marina and shop at Seaport Village.
- Napa Valley, May 21 through 25.
- Catalina Island, June 4 and 5.
- Lake Arrowhead, June 12.
Vendors sought for multicultural event
SAN MARCOS – The city is gearing up for its fifth annualCarnival of Cultures scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 atthe San Marcos Community Center.
The free celebration will feature fun and educationalinternational displays, international vendors, entertainment, foodbooths and more.
Food and craft vendors, entertainers and educational displaysare being sought for the event. Groups or individuals wishing tosell international food or craft items can rent a space outdoorsfor the day for $35 to $75. Booth space for educational displayswill be provided at no charge.
The goal is to include as many cultures as possible. All localcultural groups are invited to participate. For information andvendor applications, call (760) 744-9000.
Children learn to make matzah from scratch
OCEANSIDE – Chabad Jewish Center of Oceanside will sponsor afree Model Matzah Bakery, open to the public, from 4 to 5 p.m.March 14 at the Chabad Jewish Center, 1096 Gallery Drive. Childrenwill learn how Shmurah Matzah is made from scratch, includingthreshing and winnowing natural wheat stalks, separating the wheatfrom the chaff, making flour in rustic hand-driven millstones,drawing water from an old-fashioned well and mixing the flour andwater into matzah dough. While the matzah bakes, participants willwatch an exciting Passover video presentation. Call (760) 806-7765or log on tohttps://www.JewishOceanside.com.
St. Mary to donate to WWC
OCEANSIDE – St. Mary Star of the Sea School, 515 Wisconsin Ave.,will make a donation at 8 a.m. March 14 to Camp Pendleton’s WoundedWarrior Center. During a campus assembly, the school will offer a$302 check to a center representative. The money was donated bystudents through the school’s Jeans for Jesus program. The firstFriday of each month, students have the option to not wear theiruniforms for a donation of $1 or more. Money raised is donated to adifferent cause, charity or organization each month. Communitymembers are invited to attend the assembly and to contribute to ormatch the donation. For more information, call (760) 722-7259.
Senior center to hold ballroom dance
OCEANSIDE – The Oceanside Senior Center will hold a ballroomdance featuring music by a disc jockey from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March14 at 455 Country Club Lane. Admission is $3 and anyone age 55 andolder is welcome. Single, unattached gentlemen will get in free.Refreshments will be served. Call (760) 435-5250.
LIFE at MiraCosta to meet
OCEANSIDE – LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, willmeet at 1 p.m. March 16 in Room 1068 at MiraCosta College, 1Barnard Drive in the Administration Building.
Betty Cortus, LIFE member, will consider the relevance today ofMachiavelli’s “The Prince,” his notoriously political and socialdocument. At 2:30 p.m., LIFE President Betty Yost, in “Do we dareto eat?” will discuss nutrition. Visitors are welcome. Call Tillieat (760) 721-8124.
Lecture covers ‘La Ruta Quijote’
OCEANSIDE – MiraCosta’s Friends of the Library will present afree lecture with MiraCosta College English instructor John Kirwan,who hiked the roughly 800 kilometers of “La Ruta Quijote” in the LaMancha region of Spain while reading Cervantes’ “Don Quijote de laMancha” in the original Spanish. Kirwan will present a slide showof his journey by foot along this route and talk about this ruggedlandscape and its charming people.
The lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m. March 16 in the libraryon MiraCosta’s Oceanside campus, 1 Barnard Drive. Call Bonnie Hallat (760) 795-6613.
Introduction to Knotting class offered
OCEANSIDE – Oceanside Museum of Art School of Art will hold aclass, “Introduction to Knotting,” from noon to 5 p.m. March 18 atthe school, 219 N. Coast Highway.
This versatile art form will be taught by fiber artist Carol E.Lang, who will provide all the necessary materials. Knotting canproduce both two-dimensional tapestries as well asthree-dimensional baskets and coiled sculptural pieces. The classwill explore the sculptural form using simple knots. The only toolsinvolved are the hands and a pair of scissors. The class is for alllevels of experience. Cost is $55 for museum members, $80 fornonmembers, plus a $10 materials fee. To register, call (760)721-2787. For more information, call (760) 431-1645 or e-mailcaldesigns@roadrunner.com.
Manufactured Home Alliance to meet
OCEANSIDE – The Oceanside Manufactured Home Alliance will meetat 1 p.m. March 23 at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country ClubLane. Guest speaker will be Tim Sheahan, president of Golden StateManufactured Home Owners League and board member of theManufactured Home Owners Association of America, who will speak onnew threats to rent protection ordinances, 2007 legislation andother issues pertaining to mobile-home living. All are welcome.Call Frank Merrifield, president of OMHA, at (760) 754-8420.
Senior center holds bingo
OCEANSIDE – The Oceanside Senior Center holds bingo from 1:30 to4 p.m. Thursdays at 455 Country Club Lane. Last game is sold at1:20 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Senior Nutrition Program. Call (760)435-5285.
VFW serving pot roast dinner
VISTA – VFW Post 7041 is open to the public for special mealsfour times a week. The special dinner to be served from 5:30 to7:30 p.m. March 16 is pot roast, served with salad for $6.50.Regular menu items also will be available.
Grandma’s Burgers will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17for $3.50. Steak and eggs is the special from 8:30 a.m. to noonMarch 18. Cost is $5. Steak, baked potato and salad will be servedfrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 20. Cost is $5.50.
Proceeds from the kitchen are used to finance charitableendeavors that include donations to cancer research, work at the VAhospital in La Jolla and at the VFW National Home for Children inEaton Rapids, MI.
Military personnel are always welcome. The post is at 1717 E.Vista Way, Suite 117. Call (760) 724-7041 or Nancy Rivera at (760)724-2383.
Catfish dinner slated at VFW
VISTA – VFW Post 7041 will hold a special fried catfish dinnerfrom 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 23 at the post at 1717 E. Vista Way,Suite 117. Dinner includes hush puppies, French fries and coleslaw.Dinner servings will be two sizes: a regular meal for $8; and asuper-sized meal for $11. There will be no regular menu thatevening and tickets must be purchased in advance by March 18. Call(760) 724-7041.
AARP safe driving course offered
VISTA – The AARP Driver Safety Program, which teaches safedriving practices for seniors, has available space for students inthe March class at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 ValeTerrace Drive. The class will be held in two four-hour sessionsfrom 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 27 and 29. Cost is $10 per student tocover course materials. Make reservations by calling (760)639-6160. Seniors who complete both sessions will receive adiscount on their auto insurance premiums for a three-yearperiod.
Mobile-home park holds bingo
VISTA – Bingo is held at 2 p.m. Tuesdays at Vista RoyalodgeMobilehome Park, 1010 E. Bobier Drive. Doors open at 1:15 p.m.Payout depends on attendance. Cost is $5 for a pack of 11 games.Call Bobbi at (760) 639-4353.
VCC fundraiser set at Outback
OCEANSIDE – Outback Steakhouse, 2485 Vista Way, will sponsor aluncheon fundraiser for the Vista Community Clinic on March 31.There are two seatings available: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thanks toOutback Steakhouse owner Janice Koehler and her staff, who will beworking for tips only, 100 percent of ticket sales will go tosupport VCC programs.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Cost is $20 for adults;$10 for children age 10 and younger. Those who cannot attend butwould like to support the event can donate their tickets to sponsorlocal military families. Call Sandra Fichter at (760) 631-5000,Ext. 1135.
Victims/survivors have support group
OCEANSIDE – A support group for victims/survivors ofnon-domestic violent crimes meets at 6 p.m. every second Tuesday ofthe month in Oceanside. For more information, call Janette Beck at(760) 497-1150.
Breast cancer support group meets
OCEANSIDE – A breast cancer support group meets from 10:30 to11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month atTri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way. Inquire at the front deskabout classroom location. Call (760) 940-3119.
