Social Butterfly

March 20th, 2008

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

The Encouragement Center Schedules Community Meal

Saturday, March 22, is the date for the 4th Saturday Community Meal that The Encouragement Center serves to the needy. It will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1900 So. Nevada St., Oceanside, starting with the cooking and set-up at 9:30am. Lunch will be served from 11am-12Noon. Help is needed for cooking, with set-up, serving, sorting clothes, distributing toiletries, prayer and counseling, and clean-up which starts at 12 Noon.

The lunch will be an Easter theme, with Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, and Rolls. There is a need for people to bring some items, and particularly dessert - pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, etc. It's really important that you call or email to let Tina know what you can do for the needy that day; 760.845.8838, or tina@tinamarino.com.

Kensington Trio to Present Music Series at Methodist Church

The First United Methodist Church of Escondido will host a Music Series event on Sunday, March 30, at 3pm in the sanctuary, 341 So. Kalmia St., Escondido. The Kensington Trio, who have performed together since 2001, will present an all French program with music from Faure', Ravel, Debussy, and Poulene.

Katalka Kytasty, violin, holds degrees from the State Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Kiev, Ukraine. Since immigrating to San Diego she has taught at the Fairbanks School of Performing Arts and has played with the S.D. Chamber Orchestra. Yuri Kytasty, cello, also holds degrees from the Kiev conservatory and was a member of the Kiev Chamber orchestra for twenty years. Now residing in San Diego, he has played with the Orchestra of Baja, Ca. Ronald Morebello, piano, holds degrees from the Julliard School of Music and has been on the faculty of USD and Grossmont College.

The public is invited. There will be a free-will offering and a reception will follow to greet the performers.

Escondido Woman's Club Fashion Show Planned

Saturday, April 12, from 12noon to 3pm, The Woman's Club of Escondido will hold a Luncheon and Fashion Show; fashions to be presented by Draper's & Damon's. The event will be at their Clubhouse, 751 North Rose (corner Mission Ave.), Escondido. A donation of $25/person will provide lunch, fashion show, door prizes, camaraderie, and fun! This is always a "sold out" event, so get your tickets early. Call Mary Watts at 760.749.3301 or 760.519.3301.

Tim Sheahan to Speak at Escondido Mobile Home PAC Meeting

When the Escondido Mobile-manufactured Home Positive Action Committee (EMPAC) meets at 7pm on Thursday, March 27, the speaker will be Tim Sheahan, State President of Golden State Manufactured Owners League (GSMOL). He will discuss the effects of eminent domain and rent control propositions that will be on the ballot, and of interest to realtors, apartment residents and mobile home park residents. The meeting will be in the Vineyard Room at the East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Parkway. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 760.746.7366 or 739.0870.

Buena Vista Audubon Presents Two Programs

Preschoolers: All preschoolers from 3-5 years old, with an adult, are invited to the Preschool Nature Storytime at 10am, on Monday, March 24. The program includes an hour of songs, fingerplays, a story, and a craft. This month it's all about the birds -- come hear what all the chirping is about! The address at the Center is 2202 So. Coast Hwy., Oceanside. For a large group, call Mary Ellen at 760.918.6622.

Basic Birding Program: Spring is in the air, and the birds are all a-twitter. New visitors are flying in daily, brilliant in their breeding plumage. Birders of all skill levels are invited to spend the morning of Saturday, March 29, at 8:30am, with Tom Troy at the Buena Vista Lagoon Landing on Jefferson St., Carlsbad. Tom will help identify birds by sight and sound, with added instruction in the use of binoculars and scopes. This program is presented free by the Buena Vista Audubon Society. To reach the site, take I-5 to Hwy. 78 east; exit Jefferson; turn right and go to stoplight; turn right and park in Landing parking lot on right side of road. For information, call Tom at 760.967.6915.

Contemporary Women Support Teens Day of Sophistication

GFWC Contemporary Women of North County (CWONC), a local women's service organization, recently volunteered their time to serve lunch to participating teens at the City of San Marcos Day of Sophistication held at the San Marcos Community Center. The young ladies participated in classes focusing on make-up demonstrations, hair tips, and self confidence; had pictures taken by a professional photographer, and put on a fashion show for their parents.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in your community, call Marilynn Kroeker at 760.471.6396, or visit the website at www.cwonc.org. The club meets the second Monday of each month at 6pm at the historic Wood House at Woodland Park, San Marcos. Guests are always welcome.

CWONC members (from l-r); Gina Elsalaco, Laura Collins, Sandra Teters and Lisa Pratte. Photo courtesy of Kaye Martin

Scrapbook Event Raises Funds for Children's Hospital and Boys & Girls Club

On a recent Saturday, a group of 84 participants gathered at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos to scrapbook and raise money and awareness for Rady Children's Hospital and the Boys & Girls Club. They raised nearly $11,000 in this, the fourth event in a year held by Scrapbook Royalty, Charitable Crops for a Cause (SBR).

Scrapbook Royalty, a one-of-a-kind organization, is led by seven San Diego women who love to scrapbook and donate their time to worthy causes. Since it's inception a year and a half ago, SBR's high energy events have raised over $94,000. "Scrapbook Royalty's unique structure educates participants about worthy charities and raises money, all the while providing them a creative outlet based on their favorite, or soon-to-be favorite, scrapbooking pastime," said Elena Etcheverry, the group's founder.

During the course of the day, participants "scrapped" and enjoyed raffles, silent auctions and contests including crowning the "Queen of Philanthropy" to honor the person who raised the most money. Each participant was required to raise a minimum of $100 in donations in order to attend, all of which benefits the charitable organizations. This event's "Queen," Michelle B. of Rancho Penasquitos, raised over $1200.

"Scrapbook Royalty is amazing! They tap into their passion for scrapbooking while raising needed funds for charity. It doesn't get any better than that!" said Shelly Anguiano Figueroa, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos.

Check these websites for more information about the Boys & Girls Club, www.boysgirlsclubsm.org; Rady Children's Hospital, www.chsd.org; and for upcoming events of Scrapbook Royalty, www.ScrapbookRoyalty.com.

Scrapbook Royalty Planning Committee



Attendees at Fantasyland Crop for Kids

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