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RANCHO BERNARDO — Dr. Nick Yphantides, a physician, national speaker and author who currently serves as co-chairman of San Diego County’s Childhood Obesity Task Force, will present a seminar titled “My Big Fat Greek Miracle” from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 19 in Fellowship Hall at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road.

Six years ago, Yphantides transformed his life, taking an inward journey and gaining powerful insight into the issues of food addiction. He will share how he lost 270 pounds and how he has kept it off for more than five years.

Cost of $25 includes a healthy lunch. Preregistration is required. Call Christine Johnston at (858) 487-0811, Ext. 260.

For information about Yphantides, go to http://www.healthsteward.com.

Winery to hold arts and craft fair

RANCHO BERNARDO — The Bernardo Winery, 1330 Paseo del Verano, will hold its 30th annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 and 13. The event will feature more than 125 arts and crafts exhibitors, wine tastings, an ethnic food fair and live entertainment. Admission and parking are free. For information, call (858) 487-1866.

Mother’s Day Party set for May 12

SAN DIEGO — The master-planned community of Del Sur will host a Mother’s Day Party from noon to 4 p.m. May 12.

Festivities will include music at Haaland Glen Park, face painting, balloons, children’s games and more. Raffle drawings also will be held throughout the day.

The first 200 children who bring in a hand-drawn and colored pictured of their mom will receive a gift box of Chuao artisan chocolates to give to her.

Del Sur is north of Highway 56 between interstates 5 and 15. For information, go to http://www.DelSurLiving.com or call (858) 481-4200.

Origami workshop set for May 14

RANCHO PENASQUITOS — The Rancho Penasquitos Library will host a free origami workshop for ages 8 and older at 6:30 p.m. May 14. The workshop will be led by local artist and Origami USA member V’Ann Cornelius, who will also supply the paper and the patterns for the event.

The RP Library is at 13330 Salmon River Road. For information, call (858) 538-8159.

‘Kafka’s Last Love’ author to speak

RANCHO PENASQUITOS — The Rancho Penasquitos Library’s Book Club will host a free presentation by author Kathi Diamant at 6:30 p.m. May 16. Diamant will discuss her book, “Kafka’s Last Love: The Mystery of Dora Diamant” and answer questions.

“Kafka’s Last Love” is the first biography of Dora Diamant, Franz Kafka’s lover and companion during the last year of his life. Kafka, who died in 1924, is considered one of the most influential, profoundly misunderstood writers of the 20th century. He has been credited with the creation of the modern novel.

The book is based on almost 20 years of research by the author, who heads up the Kafka Project at San Diego State University. The Kafka Project is the international search for Kafka’s missing papers. For information about the project, go to http://www.kafkaproject.com.

The RP Library is at 13330 Salmon River Road. For information, call (858) 538-8159.

Cartoon caption contest kicks off

POWAY — A group of Poway residents recently launched a nonprofit cartoon caption contest. Each month, the Web site http://www.CapContest.com will feature a family-friendly cartoon in need of a caption. Individuals are invited to submit captions, the winner receiving a cash prize. This month, the inaugural contest kicks off with a cash prize of $200.

The site features no advertisements and personal information will not be used for marketing of any kind.

To submit a caption, visit the Web site above. For information, call Lisa Liguori at (858) 449-6495 or e-mail funny@CapContest.com.

Gift basket donation program available

RAMONA — Gifted Lady Gift Baskets of Ramona offers a donation program that benefits agencies serving children and seniors.

Donations can be ordered through the special sections on http://www.GiftLady.com titled “Donations for Seniors” and “Donations for Children.” These sections include hand-selected food gift baskets and plush animals that are appropriate for donation to programs for children or seniors. Once donation orders are placed, Gifted Lady contacts the donation center of your choice to coordinate delivery.

For information, go to http://www.GiftedLady.com/donation.php or call (760) 788-8114.

LSM garage sale set for May 12

LAKE SAN MARCOS — The first Lake San Marcos Neighborhood Garage Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 12. The sale will iniclude more than 60 homes located mostly on the east side of the lake; follow the signs. Items for sale will include collectibles, fishing equipment, tools, furniture and household items. The event is sponsored by Jacque Baker of Prudential California Realty. For information, call (760) 228-3552.

Talent Show set for May 12

SAN MARCOS — The city will present its 12th annual Talent Show at 6 p.m. May 12 at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive.

The event will feature more than 50 local talents who will perform in the following categories: instrumental, vocal, dance and novelty.

Tickets cost $5 for all ages and can be purchased in advance at the Community Center or at the door starting at 5 p.m. For information, call (760) 744-9000.

Senior center to hold dance

SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave., will hold a ballroom dance from 2 to 4 p.m. May 17. Seniors can dance to the tunes of Billy Harper and the Hot Shots. Refreshments will be served. The dance is sponsored by Atria Buena Vista Knolls. For information, call (760) 744-5535.

SM Senior Center plans street fair

SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Senior Center will hold its annual “Rockin’ Street Fair” celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 23 on Knights Realm and Security Place.

Co-sponsored by Brookdale Place of San Marcos, the event will include senior resources, crafts, an antique car show, entertainment and food.

Vendors can sign up now at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave.

Video magnifier available at library

SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos branch of the San Diego County Library, 2 Civic Center Drive, has purchased a ClearView model Optelec brand desktop video magnifier for use in the library.

The device is available for free use by those with macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa or anyone who finds it hard to see the written word.

The device magnifies anything under the viewfinder from two to more than 50 times its original size, while maintaining perfect sharp focus and contrast and lighting for optimal visual enhancement and eliminating glare and shadowing.

Library hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. For information, call (760) 891-3000.

‘Journal to Memoir’ class offered

SAN MARCOS — The city offers a “From Journal to Memoir” class for beginners from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Participants can learn how to turn their journals into a book.

For information, call instructor Jennifer Russell at (760) 798-2443 or e-mail musthaveschool@aol.com.

Learn the art of silk painting

SAN MARCOS — Silk painting classes are held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive;.

Students can learn how to prepare the silk and the basic techniques of silk painting to create a hand-painted scarf, pictures, cards, jewelry and more. No experience is necessary.

For information, call instructor Ursula Schroter at (760) 599-7214 or e-mail uschroter@cox.net.

Hatha yoga classes offered

SAN MARCOS — Classical hatha yoga classes for ages 16 and older are offered at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive.

The gentle yoga style encourages the mind-body connection and helps to develop focus, balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and breath control. It can also help to reduce stress.

For class times and information, call instructor Laura Beken at (760) 471-7637.

Christian Women’s Club plans luncheon

LAKE SAN MARCOS — “May Baskets” is the theme of San Marcos-Vista Christian Women’s Club’s next luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 21 at the Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Drive. Cost is $15.

The luncheon will include a sing-along, entertainment by pianist Jewel Turberville and a presentation titled “Rise Above the Challenges With a Joyful Heart” by writer and speaker Judith Scharefenberg.

The club has no membership or dues. Reservations are required by May 17. Call Carolyn at (760) 726-2927 or Muriel at (760) 744-3744.

Club offers Pageant of the Masters trip

NORTH COUNTY — The Welcome Club of San Diego North County will offer a bus trip to see the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach on July 31. Cost of $63 includes tickets for the show and bus transportation. Call Lorinda Jones at (858) 487-5123.

CEC offers enrichment lectures

RANCHO BERNARDO — The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo offers college-level, non-credit enrichment lectures on a variety of subjects.

Upcoming lectures include the following:

# “Iran’s Influence on Iraq” by Dr. Farouk Al-Nasser, 10 a.m. May 15.

# “Hinduism” by Dr. Sandra A. Wawrytko, 1:30 p.m. May 16.

# “American Operettas, Part II” by Marv Drucker, 1:30 p.m. May 17. The lecture and recital will include music by Franz Lehar, Victor Herbert and Sigmund Romberg.

# “History’s Myths” by Bill Jahnel of Palomar College, 10 a.m. May 22.

The CEC’s classrooms and office are at the Remington Club Phase II, 16916 Hierba Drive. Lecture fees are $7; $5 for members. Preregistration is preferred for all lectures.

Information and registration: (858) 487-0464, http://www.cecrb.org.

VFW Post open for meals

VISTA — Vista VFW Post 7041 is open to the public for special meals four times a week at 1717 E. Vista Way. The special dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today is roasted chicken breast, potato and salad for $6.50. Regular menu items also are available. Special dinners for the week are:

# May 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grandma’s burgers and fries, $3.50.

# May 13, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Bisquits and gravy, $4.50.

# May 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., steak and baked potato, $6.

Active-duty military are always welcome. Proceeds are used for the post’s many veterans programs. Call (760) 724-7041.

Sale to benefit girls soccer team

VISTA — The Vista Storm Girls Soccer Team (ages 10 and younger) will hold a rummage sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 12 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 651 Eucalyptus Ave. Items for sale will include clothing, toys, books, furniture, household items and more.

Gem and Mineral Society to meet

VISTA — Vista Gem and Mineral Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 17 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Visitors are welcome and refreshments will be served.

San Diego Mineral and Gem Society members Simon King and Gladys Walker will present a slide program on the newest find of tourmaline and apatite at the Himalaya Mine in Pala. Tours of the mine are offered. Call (760) 724-0395.

Alzheimer’s support group to meet

VISTA — The Vista Alzheimer’s Support Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Arcadia Place, 1080 Arcadia Ave. Jean Stemens, ombudswoman, will speak on the rights of Alzheimer patients and their caregivers at the meeting on May 17. Information: (760) 727-9089 or Keyboard@sbcglobal.net.

Mobile-home park holds bingo

VISTA — Bingo is held at 2 p.m. Tuesdays at Vista Royalodge Mobilehome 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.

Wal-Mart sponsors blood drive

OCEANSIDE — Wal-Mart will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30 to 7 p.m. May 11 in the parking lot in front of the store at 705 College Blvd. Call (760) 631-0434.

Canine Companions to hold graduation

OCEANSIDE — Canine Companions for Independence will hold its Spring 2007 Graduation Ceremony at noon May 12 at Mission San Luis Rey, 4070 Mission Ave. The event is free. People with disabilities will graduate with their new, highly skilled assistance dogs. These dogs have been in training for more than two years and know approximately 50 commands, including opening doors, turning on and off lights and retrieving dropped objects. The ceremony is the culmination of an intensive, two-week Team Training course with these new human/canine partners.

The ceremony also will include volunteer puppy raisers turning in their CCI puppies that they have been raising for 14 to 16 months. The puppies will return to CCI to embark on six to nine months of advanced training in the hopes that they will one day become a companion to someone in need. Information: (760) 901-4300 or http://www.cci.org.

Family Fitness Fun Walk set

OCEANSIDE — New Venture Christian Fellowship hosts a free, monthly Family Fitness Fun Walk at 4000 Mystra Drive. The next walk will take place at 8:30 a.m. May 12. Participants will meet with Carl Grubbs, gold medal Senior Olympian and fitness coach, who will show how to improve upper-body strength and flexibility while walking.

The course is set up for everyone regardless of age, physical limitations or athletic abilities. Bring along light hand weights or two 16-ounce water bottles, cans or stretch bands. For more information, call Grubbs at (760) 941-1562 or e-mail carlg313@juno.com.

No bingo at Elk’s Lodge

OCEANSIDE — Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 will not hold bingo May 13 due to Mothers Day. Call (760) 433-1561.

Senior center to hold Mothers Day dance

OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Senior Center will hold a Mothers Day dance featuring music by The Vidals from 2 to 4 p.m. May 13 at 455 Country Club Lane. Admission is $4 and anyone age 55 and older is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call (760) 435-5250.

Civitan hosts NC Times columnist

OCEANSIDE — Tom Morrow, columnist for the North County Times, will discuss his latest book, “For Love of Their Country,” at the Oceanside Civitan’s meeting at noon May 14 at the Oceanside Elk’s Lodge, 444 Country Club Lane. Lunch will be served at noon; cost is $11. Lunch will be followed by Morrow’s program and book signing. In addition, Civitan will present scholarships to Junior Civitans from Oceanside and Elk Camino high schools. Call (760) 730-5446 or (760) 439-8702.

Free blood pressure readings offered

OCEANSIDE — The Springs at Oceanside offers free monthly blood pressure screenings from 2 to 3 p.m. the first Monday of each month at 3524 Lake Blvd. Services are provided by Tender Loving Care Home Care. Call (760) 945-1811.

Get free air time on KOCT-TV

OCEANSIDE — KOCT-TV invites civic clubs, nonprofit organizations, members of the faith and education communities and local bands to appear on Oceanside Spectrum for a five-minute interview with show host Brian Cook. The show’s motto is “Speak your mind, state your piece, share your talent.” Nonprofit organizations are invited to talk about an upcoming event or solicit members or volunteers or share about their good works. Oceanside residents also can book a five-minute editorial segment to speak about an important issue. Local bands are showcased for 10 minutes at the end of each half-hour program. Interview and performance time slots are limited and fill quickly.

Oceanside Spectrum is taped at KOCT’s studios at 3038 Industry St., Suite 101. To reserve a time slot, call (760) 722-4433.

MOMS Club seeks members

OCEANSIDE — The local chapter of MOMS Club International offers a wide variety of club-sponsored activities designed to provide fun for members and their families, including park days, play groups and a monthly MOMS Night Out. Annual dues are very affordable. Stay-at-home moms in the North County area who would like to find out moor can contact Angie at (760) 842-1000.

Oceanside Sea Lions meet

OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Sea Lions Club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the China Star Super Buffet, 1401 Mission Ave. Call (760) 500-6104.

El Camino Real Rotary Club meets

OCEANSIDE — The El Camino Real Rotary Club meets at noon on Tuesdays at the El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. New members and visitors are always welcome. Call (760) 945-3559.

Vista clinic seeks volunteers

Vista Community Clinic needs assistance with administrative tasks in support of the medical records department at its Pier View Way and North River Road locations in Oceanside. The hours are flexible and there are no minimum hours required. Because the work is in a clinic setting, all volunteers must take a TB test, provided free by the clinic, or show proof of a TB test within the last 12 months. Information: (760) 631-1135, Ext. 1135 or sfichter@vistacommunity.

Clinic offers physical exams for children

Vista Community Clinic offers physical exams for children who will participate in summer sports, camps and activity programs. Costs start at $20. Exams are administered Monday through Friday at 1000 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista; 161 Thunder Drive, Suite 212, Vista; 818 Pier View Way, Oceanside; 4700 North River Road, Oceanside. The Vale Terrace clinic also gives exams on Saturdays. To make an appointment, call (760) 631-5000.

Letter Carriers’ Food Drive set

FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Food Pantry is encouraging community residents to take part in the annual Letter Carriers Food Drive by setting out nonperishable food items next to their mailboxes May 12. Last year the Fallbrook Food Pantry collected between 4 and 5 tons of food as a result of this food drive.

Drum and flute circle set

FALLBROOK — The monthly drum and flute circle will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. May 12 at Caffe Primo at 139 S. Main St. Everyone is welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring their instruments or borrow from others. For directions or more information, call or visit Rainbow Designs at 125 S. Main St., (760) 723-1899.

VFW offers meals

FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook VFW Post offers meals several days a week. Hamburgers are served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, and the cost is $4. Wednesday is pasta night. Servings are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and the cost is $5. Specials are served on Fridays. Tonight’s special will be rib eye steaks, served from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $10. The post is at 1175 Old Stage Road. Call (760) 728-8784.

Health program being launched

FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Hospital is launching a community collaborative program featuring a monthly series of free seminars, health fairs, educational programs and interactive events that will focus on women.

Healthy Woman programs are dedicated to improving the emotional, physical and fiscal well-being of both women and the families they take care of.

Women, who make between 80 and 90 percent of all healthcare decisions, often balance careers, primary and secondary families, issues with parents and civic work. Healthy Woman was created by women for women to provide up-to-date healthcare information for their entire family. The program’s mission is to empower women with the knowledge and confidence to make informed healthcare and well-being decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

The monthly Healthy Woman presentations will cover physical and emotional healthcare, as well as financial well-being and spiritual development. Healthcare topics will include pertinent information on heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, menopause, nutrition, osteoporosis, stress management and life balance issues. While the majority of the topics are health-focused, a variety of other topics of importance to women will be presented including topics to incorporate the support and services offered by the collaborative business partners.

This community collaborative program is supported by the business partners. They include: Presenting Partner: The Golf Club of California; Gold Partners: Coldwell Banker Landmark Group, North County Times, Temecula Valley Bank; Silver Partners: Graybill Medical Group, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, Regency Fallbrook, Studio Flora, The Village News; Bronze Partners: Abigail’s Flower Company, Henry’s Marketplace, UltraStar Cinemas; Copper Partners: Club Paradise Fitness, Keyways Winery, Silvergate Fallbrook, A Smile Shoppe; Associate Partners: Avon — Ruby Hoffman, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Foli Chiropractic, Regal Medical Group; and endorsed by Fallbrook Healthcare District.

Healthy Woman will kick off at 6 p.m. May 22 at The Golf Club of California, and will feature Suzanne Metzger, Ph.D., a motivational speaker who will address women’s health and life balance issues.

As an 11-year breast cancer survivor, Metzger has been through a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormone therapy, and is aware of what it takes to survive. Metzger has authored “Learning Through Living-Some Assembly Required,” and co-authored “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Living with Breast Cancer.” The cost for the presentation and dinner is $20. Reservations and payment in advance are required. Call (760) 731-8432.

Morro Hills community plans sale

FALLBROOK — The Morro Hills Community Barn Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 and 20 at 4331 Sleeping Indian Road. It will culminate in this year’s Morro Hills Spring Fling Picnic May 20. Morro Hills residents are asked to donate at least one item in good condition for resale as well as additional items worth reselling. No unusable junk will be accepted.

Proceeds will be used for Morro Hills beautification. Deliver items for the sale the morning of May 18 or 19 or during the week of May 14 through 18 to 4643 Sleeping Indian Road. Contact Brie Wilkinson at (760) 728-8818 or bw9@sbcglobal.net to volunteer to help or for more information.

Camera club plans annual banquet

FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Camera Club will have its annual awards banquet May 20 at the San Louis Rey Downs Country Club at 31474 Golf Club Drive in Bonsall. Social hour is at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and the public is welcome. The event will give people interested in photography the chance to meet others with similar interests. Slides and prints of club members’ best works will be shown. Awards will be given to the top prints of the year. Door prizes will be awarded.

Beginning in June, the club will include digital photography, both realistic and creative, in their competitions. New members are welcome. To make reservations call Sandy Scheifer (760) 723-9593 by May 12.

Retired teachers group to present scholarships

NORTH COUNTY — Division 81, California Retired Teachers will present four $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and second-year Palomar Junior College students who plan to become teachers during a luncheon, which starts at 10:45 a.m. May 21 at the Olympic Hotel in Carlsbad. Call Lucile Reeder at (760) 728-3879 by May 16 for reservations. Anyone interested in education is welcome.

Center seeks volunteers

ENCINTAS — The Encinitas Senior Center is seeking volunteer drivers to take senior citizens to the pharmacy, Senior Center, doctors’ appointments, grocery stores, etc. You will be responsible for transporting senior citizens in your private vehicle and you will be reimbursed the current annual IRS rate per mile. Call (760) 943-2256.

Del Mar at Dusk ongoing

DEL MAR — Businesses at the Village of Del Mar light up their stores and stay open late for “Del Mar at Dusk” from 6 to 8 p.m. every first Tuesday of each month. Music, special food, art displays and promotions will be featured at stores throughout the Village, including the Del Mar Plaza. Call (619) 295-8232, Ext. 137 or e-mail Lesley@baileygardiner.com.

Adult English classes offered

ENCINITAS — Day and evening English as a Second Language classes (from beginning to advanced English levels) are offered free by San Dieguito Adult School at various locations, including Oak Crest Middle School, 675 Balour Drive. Call (760) 753-7073, Ext. 3418 after 11 a.m. or go to http://www.sdadulted.com.

Group collects for moms, kids

ENCINITAS — FasTracKids, a provider of early childhood enrichment education, will partner with Father Joe’s Villages to collect donations to provide resident mothers with basic care necessities for their babies. These include disposable diapers, bottles, baby carriers, breast pumps, pacifiers and receiving blankets. The group is also collecting new items that children can use to give their moms as a gift. These include new bottles of perfume, jewelry, picture frames or spa and beauty gift certificates or other items. Donations will be collected at the San Diego County FasTracKids Enrichment Centers at: Carmel Valley, 4653 Carmel Mountain Road, in the Vons Shopping Center. Call (858) 720-0111. Encinitas, 276 N. El Camino Real, in the Home Goods Shopping Center. Call (760) 632-7700 go to http://www.sdenrichmentplace.com.

Swing dance classes offered

ENCINITAS — Jim and Margie of 2toGroove Dance will offer six-week swing and Lindy adult dance classes at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning May 9 at Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. No.100. Cost is $13 per class. Call Margie at (619) 291-3775 or go to http://www.2toGroove.com.

Cancer Society hosts relay

ENCNINTAS — Relay for Life, the 24-hour event designed to increase cancer awareness in Encinitas while raising much-needed funds for the American Cancer Society’s programs and services, will kick off at 7 p.m. May 23 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Room 120. Teams composed of up to 12 people formed by local businesses, community groups and individuals raise funds prior to the event. The relay will be held Aug. 18 at Oak Crest Middle School where team members will take turns walking or running around a track, relay-style and enjoy activities and entertainment off the track. Call Judy Trendel at (760) 518-0322, e-mail encinitasRelay@att.net, or call Mary Mosse at (760) 803-4326 or go to http://www.acsevents.org/relay/ca/encinitas.

Chamber counsels small business

CARLSBAD — The Small Business Success Center, located in the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce office, has a regular schedule of counselors who donate their time to help business entrepreneurs. The success center also hosts workshops and financial consultations to meet the needs of new and growing businesses. Call Andrea Korogi at (760) 931-8400; e-mail akorogi@carlsbad.org; or go to http://www.carlsbad.org.

Hospice seeks volunteers

CARLSBAD — Hospice of the North Coast, 5441 Avenida Encinas, Suite A, is seeking volunteers to serve in several capacities. The Hospice Re-Sale Shop is looking for volunteers to sort, display and cashier at their Encinitas store. Opportunities are available for patient care volunteers, Hospice Auxiliary members who work on special events to raise funds for hospice, people to help with the golf tournament, and office assistance. Call Judith Miller at (760) 431-4100 or go to http://hnc@hospicenorthcoast.org.

C-Bad newcomers host fundraiser

CARLSBAD — Carlsbad Newcomers will host its garden tour fundraiser from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19. The five gardens include: A daughter’s garden for her mother; a mother’s garden for her daughter; a Japanese-style garden; a lagoon/bay-view garden; and a rose and ornamental garden. Cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Attendees will meet at 9:30 a. m. at the Sears parking lot or the La Costa Park and Ride lot for maps and directions. Call (760) 720-5420 or (760) 431-9664.

Community grant program announced

ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas Community Grant Program is seeking applicants for Fiscal Year 2007-08. The program assists not-for-profit, arts and community based organizations accomplish projects and programs that directly benefit the residents of Encinitas. The maximum single grant amount is $5,000, and a total of $50,000 is available. The Encinitas City Council recognizes the value of an ongoing program whereby nonprofit organizations have a means of requesting funding from the city to accomplish civic and arts projects or programs.

Requests for funding will be considered through a CGP application process. Applicant organizations must be legally organized, hold not-for-profit tax exempt status and be based in Encinitas or provide services that directly benefit Encinitas residents. Application forms are available online and can be downloaded at the city of Encinitas Web site at http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us, or by contacting the City Manager’s Office at (760) 633-2610. Applicants are encouraged to complete the form online, print and return it via U.S. mail or in person to 505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. May 31. Arts applications will be reviewed by the Commission for the Arts and recommendations forwarded to the City Council. All applications will be reviewed and allocations determined/announced by the City Council in July.

Museum hosts guitar exhibit

CARLSBAD — The Museum of Making Music will present “Harp Guitars: Passion, Imagination, Artistry,” an exhibition showcasing more than 30 extremely rare, historic and contemporary instruments, representing the European and American guitar building tradition, through July 30 at the museum, 5790 Armada Dr. Call (877) 551-9976.

Pirates, sailors battle in the bay

SAN DIEGO — Re-enactors from the Naval Historical Education Foundation will stage a pitched battle between bloodthirsty pirates and the Royal Navy for control of the HMS Surprise at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 26-27 at the Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Drive, North Embarcadero. The popular group known for historic accuracy and attention to detail is famous for their realistic and thrilling shows. The Battle for the HMS Surprise will feature plenty of dramatic sword fighting, guns blazing and other swashbuckling action. Kids and grown-ups are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite pirate to compete in a costume contest and tour the museum’s exhibit “Pirates of the Pacific” between shows. Cost is $8 to $12. Call (619) 234-9153, Ext. 123 or go to http:// www.sdmaritime.org or http://www.jollyboats.org.

Salvation Army open house on tap today

ESCONDIDO — The Salvation Army Escondido Corps will host an open house from 3 to 4:30 p.m. today, with free refreshments, music and tours of the facility at 1301 Las Villas Way. The week of May 14 is National Salvation Army Week, commemorating more than 128 years of service in the United States. The local corps has served inland North County since 1965. Information: (760) 745-8618.

Reception to feature student artists

ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Art Association and Artists Gallery are hosting “Kids’ Kaleidoscope Art Exhibit” featuring artwork created by local students through June 2 at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. An artists’ reception will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. May 12. Information: Barbara Schmidt, gallery director, (760) 471-1244 or sunday123@roadrunner.com.

Mother’s Day Home Tour on tap

ESCONDIDO — Five notable historical homes will be featured in the 10th annual Old Escondido Mother’s Day Home Tour, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13. The Old Escondido Historic District homes represent five different architectural styles, built between the late 1800s and 1931.

Tickets cost $12.50 if purchased in advance at the Escondido History Center office in Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, or online at http://www.oldescondido.org. On the day of the tour, tickets are $15 and will be available at a central ticket sales booth on Seventh Avenue between Juniper and Hickory streets.

The price of a ticket includes “Auntie Helen’s Original Recipe” lemonade and home-baked cookies available for a refreshing break in a garden setting.

For information, go to the Web site listed above or call (760) 735-8072.

Proceeds from the annual home tour help to further the mission of the Old Escondido Neighborhood: to preserve, protect and promote Escondido’s oldest neighborhood.

Seniors offered health services

ESCONDIDO — The Senior Service Council will offer these free services for seniors in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex). Call (760) 480-0611.

# Audiologist David Illich will conduct and interpret professional hearing tests at 9:30 a.m. May 14. A copy of the test is provided. Illich also will give advice on hearing aids. Call for space availability.

# The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. May 15. Barbara Reuer and fellow music therapists from Musicworx, will demonstrate the role music can play in helping the Parkinson’s patient.

# An Alzheimer’s disease support group will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 16. For information, call Luna Odland at (760) 746-4687.

# Ophthalmologist Irene Chennell will conduct glaucoma and cataract screening at 9 a.m. May 17. Also, a film showing eye diseases and treatment for eye problems will be shown, followed by a question-and-answer period. Call for space availability.

For information, call Lisa Russell, social work facilitator, at (858) 538-2673.

Multiple sclerosis group to meet

ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Multiple Sclerosis Self-help Group will meet at 1 p.m. May 16 in Room 5 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave.

A member of Paws’itive Teams Inc. will be at the meeting, along with two of the group’s service dogs. Find out what a service dog is and how they can help the disabled with activities of daily living. The meeting is open to those with multiple sclerosis, family members and caregivers. Call Beth at (760) 747-9096.

Dog behavior class planned

ESCONDIDO — The city’s Community Services Department will offer a class called “Give Fido a Chance” for people who want a better behaved dog. Along the lines of TV’s Cesar Millan, this class will be taught by the animal behaviorist for the Escondido Humane Society. Students can learn how dogs think and why they behave the way they do.

The class will take place at 6 p.m. May 15 at the East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Parkway. Class fee of $25 includes aromatherapy massage techniques.

Information: (760) 839-4691, recreation@escondido.org.

San Luis Rey water case is the topic

ESCONDIDO — Leo Calac will discuss the San Luis Rey water case, a court battle over local water that began in 1960s and is still in litigation, at 2 p.m. May 16 at the Escondido History Center in Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway. His talk is part of the history center’s free monthly lecture series. For information, call (760) 743-8207.

VC Republican Women to meet

ESCONDIDO — The Valley Center Republican Women will meet at 5:30 p.m. May 16 at Cocina del Charro restaurant, 525 Quince St.

Students who were sponsored by the club and attended the Advocacy Workshop in Sacramento will speak at the meeting. Also, the club will host Tony Krvaric, the newly elected chairman of the San Diego County Republican Party. For reservations, call Joyce at (760) 749-1849.

Relief-carving gourd class set

ESCONDIDO — A relief-carving gourd class will be offered for beginning to intermediate students from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 17 at Artisan’s Gallery and More, 224 E. Grand Ave. To reserve a spot, call Jeanine at (760) 432-8995 or (888) 315-6305.

‘Salute to the Andrews Sisters’ on tap

ESCONDIDO — Celebrate the swing era of the 1940s at a “Salute to the Andrews Sisters” show presented by Patio Playhouse Community Theater performers. Proceeds will benefit Patio Playhouse and THEATRX.

Performances are as follows:

# 8 p.m. May 17 at THEATRX, 155 E. Grand Ave. Call (760) 735-2491 or go to http://www.theatrx.com.

# 8 p.m. May 18 and 19, and 2 and 5 p.m. May 20 at Patio Playhouse, 201 E. Grand Ave., Suite 1D.

# 8 p.m. Aug. 3 at Kit Carson Park Amphitheater, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway.

Tickets are $15. For reservations, call (760) 746-6669 or go to http://www.patioplayhouse.org.

GOP women’s group to meet

ESCONDIDO — Escondido Republican Women, Federated, will meet May 22 at the Escondido Country Club. The speaker will be Nathan Fletcher, candidate for the state’s 75th Assembly District. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon and the guest speaker at 12:30 p.m. For reservations, call (760) 747-5842 by May 12.

Sorority to hold rummage sale

ESCONDIDO — The Thea Tau chapter of the Sigma Alpha Sorority will hold its annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon May 12 at 2110 Laura Drive, near Midway Avenue and El Norte Parkway. Proceeds will benefit Heartsprings, a center for children with special needs. Information: (760) 480-0980.

Home Depot plans kids workshop

NORTH COUNTY — Home Depot stores will host a free workshop for kids ages 5 to 12 from 10 a.m. to noon May 12. The workshop will be dedicated to the importance of trees in the environment and kids can build their own wooden planter shaped like a chair, with a tree sapling of their own to plant and grow. Information: http://www.homedepot.com.

OASIS class registration to begin

ESCONDIDO — Registration for OASIS adult education spring-summer classes will begin this month.

Mail-in registration is offered for all classes and must be postmarked by May 14. Registrations will be randomly drawn starting May 14.

Walk-in registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 16 at Westfield North County mall, in the former Robinson’s-May South store, third floor.

OASIS membership is free; trimester registration fee is $3, and classes have a nominal cost. Challenging classes are offered for adults ages 50 and older in the arts, humanities, sciences, computer, exercise, health and wellness, consumer information, finance and more.

There are more than 150 different classes, special events and travel opportunities being offered this trimester. For information, go to http://www.oasisnet.org/myoasis or call (760) 432-0635.

Mended Hearts group to meet May 15

ESCONDIDO — A local chapter of Mended Hearts, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association, meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in Graybill Auditorium at Palomar Medical Center. The group offers services to heart patients through support group meetings, patient visitor programs and educational forums.

For information, call Connie Petersen at (760) 749-8169 or e-mail amendedheart3@aol.com.

Professional editors group to meet

ESCONDIDO — The San Diego Professional Editors Network will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 16 in the Clairemont Community Room, 4731 Clairemont Drive. Janet Tremblay of Grammar Plus will talk about why some changes in grammar rules have been approved by “the experts” and why some changes remain just poor grammar. Information: (858) 451-3266, http://www.sdpen.com.

Access to Independence to host open house

SAN DIEGO — Access to Independence will hold an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. May 18 at its office, 1295 University Ave., Suite 10. Join the group, formerly known as the Access of San Diego Center, as it celebrates its new name, new logo and new energy.

Access to Independence provides resources for people with disabilities and strives to help people with disabilities to achieve self sufficiency. Information: http://www.a2isd.org, (619) 293-3500.

Learn about pet grooming

ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Humane Society will offer an adult education class about pet grooming from 1 to 4 p.m. May 20. Paige Blankenship and Georgia Vlahos of Rightlook Pets will cover topics such as nail clipping, proper bathing techniques and ear care. Leave pets at home; the class will use shelter animals as models. Cost is $40.

Reservations are required. Call Ina Shookhoff at (760) 888-2261. For information, go to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org.

The Escondido Humane Society is at 3450 E. Valley Parkway.

SOHO home tour scheduled

SAN DIEGO — The Save Our Heritage Organisation, or SOHO, will present a tour, “Rancho to Ranch House: 200 Years of Architecture & Design in San Diego,” from May 18 through 20 starting at 2600 Laning Road, Building 623 at Liberty Station. This event will cover historical restoration, renovation and rehabilitation with historical home tours, a vintage trailer exhibition, antique and new artisan shows, lectures, parties and many other events. Information: (619) 297-9327, http://www.sohosandiego.org.