Social Butterfly

April 12th, 2007

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

The CCC Band to Hold Joint Concert with Community Band from Japan

The Coastal Communities Concert Band will hold their Spring Concert "Hands Across the Sea" and it will be a joint concert with the Omiya City Community Band from Saitama City, Japan. The date is Sunday, April 29, starting at 2:30pm, at the Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad. General Admission is $15/person; Seniors (60+) and Students $12/person.

This combined concert with Japan will showcase music from both cultures, and will demonstrate the common language of music. Each band will perform one-half of the two hour program, and will join forces for a combined finale. The Omiya Band numbers about 50, and like the CCC Band is comprised of musicians from all walks of life including students, professionals, retired music teachers and amateur musicians who love to create band music together. Like the CCC band in the U.S., the Omiya band has won major awards in competition in Japan.

Tickets are available by calling Kris Sims at 760.436.6137, Bill Brackman at 760.489.2383, or Buck Abell at 858.793.8258. More information about the CCC band or Saitama City can be found on these websites:
www.cccband.com and www.city.saitama.jp.

Scholarships Presented by Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos

Each year the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Club, through their Foundation, presents scholarships to deserving young people from the San Marcos area. John and Charlene Smylie were guests and recognized for their foundation being a significant contributor to the LSM Kiwanis Foundation. This year ten scholarships were presented; four for $400 to 2-year students who are continuing their education at Palomar College or transferring from a junior college to a 4-year college, and six for $1,000 for students who are going to a 4-year college. Scores for selecting scholarship winners were based on academics, need and school/community activities, and applications were analyzed to determine that the courses selected were appropriate to achieve the goal set by the applicant.

The $400 scholarship winners were Rebecca Albright, a math major, studying to be a math teacher; LaMont Little, a psychology major; Susan Navo, business administration major; and Ashley Johnson, majoring in business marketing and Spanish. The $1,000 winners were Theresa Antonellis who is transferring to Mt. Holyoke College in Massachusetts; Liz at San Francisco State; Frank McArthur, a history major who interned with a congressman; Brandon Ro, who will become an architect at Cal Poly Pomona; Elizabeth Wood who will study nursing; and Alex Johnson who is an Eagle Scout, Phi Beta Kappa, was on the high school football team that won the state championship in North Dakota, then was paralyzed in an accident and now spends his time in a wheelchair, and who is planning to attend USC or UCLA.

Women's Fellowship to Hold "Spring Treasure Sale"

The Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Lake San Marcos is sponsoring a "Spring Treasure Sale" on Saturday, April 21, from 9am to 1pm, in the Lake Pavilion (beside the Quail Restaurant) on La Bonita Drive. There will be silver, crystal, artwork, plants, books, CD's and other new or lovingly used "treasures" as well as an abundance of jewelry. Door prize drawings will be held every hour. All proceeds will go to North County charities.

If you wish to donate items, call 760.744.2462 or 760.591.0725. Jewelry in advance would be appreciated so it may be cleaned, boxed and priced for display. The drop-off date for donations is Friday, April 20, from 10am to 12Noon, at the Lake Pavilion. Tax receipts are available.

Escondido Republican Women's Meeting to Feature Col. Stewart Navarre

Tuesday, April 17, is the date for the next Escondido Republican Women, Federated, meeting at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane, Escondido. The meeting social starts at 11am, with the general meeting at 11:30. The program speaker to start at 12:30pm is Col. R. Stewart Navarre, USMC. After a lifetime of military duty, starting with attending the U.S. Naval Academy, Col. Navarre was reassigned in July 2005 as the Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, where he resides with his wife, Yana.

The cost of the luncheon is $15/person. RSVP by calling Jeanne at 747.5842 or Vivian at 480.7850. (Note: A reservation made is a reservation paid)

Downtown Business Association Lights Up Downtown

The alley lighting project is shining brightly as the first test light went up on the new Savannah Design building at 130 E. Grand. Once this has been determined to be the appropriate light, more will be ordered with the goal of having them installed within the next four to five weeks. Money was raised for these efforts through the DBA annual dinner and a generous donation from SDG&E.

Also, the DBA is taking control of the monthly 2nd Saturday Art Walk held downtown. The event was originally organized by the Escondido Arts Partnership, and promotes the arts in Escondido on the second Saturday of each month. The next event will be Saturday, May 12. Everything will be "Bloomin'" in downtown Escondido; art gallery shows, wine tastings, restaurant specials, and retailer delights.

And another project of the DBA: The SDG&E invites you to an energy-efficient light bulb exchange to help reduce energy costs by exchanging your old halogen torchiere floor lamps (bring entire lamp, limit two) and your 75 watts or higher incandescent bulbs (limit five) for new energy-efficient models for free. Offer is based on a one-for-one exchange. This event will be Saturday, May 12, from 10am to 2pm, at the parking lot of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. You must present a valid California driver's license or ID and a copy of your SDG&E bill to participate. Lighting exchange is limited to five light bulbs and two torchiere floor lamps per household per year from the date last received.

League of Women Voters to Host A Public Forum on Energy and Economy

Saturday, April 28, from 10am to 12Noon, at the Joslyn Senior Center Auditorium, 210 Park Avenue, Escondido, a public forum has been scheduled by The League of Women Voters of Escondido and Neighboring Communities to hear guest speaker Jim Bell. He will present his innovative solutions for improving San Diego County's economy by becoming renewable energy self-sufficient as the first step to becoming water and food self-sufficient as well. Mr. Bell has more than 40 years experience in the design and construction industry. He has served as ecological designer for a life-support-friendly hotel for Terra Vista Management and the recently completed Ocean Beach People's Food Cooperative's new "green" store. He is an Author, Activist, and International recognized expert on life-support sustaining development.

Andrea Bell to Speak at Association of University Women Meeting

Everyone Has a Story: Writing One's Memoir is the topic that will be covered when Andrea Bell, Ph.D., Professor of English at Palomar College speaks at the American Association of University Women's meeting on Saturday, April 21. Dr. Bell will cover the pitfalls and rewards of writing your own story. Writing a memoir can help someone come to terms with their past, and it can help preserve family history. She will share her experiences and give the processes of writing a memoir.

The date is Saturday, April 21, starting at 10am, at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane, Escondido. Cost of the luncheon is $16/person. Guests are welcome. Reservations need to be made by calling Ruth at 760.489.0579.