Social Butterfly

April 24th, 2008

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

Escondido Woman's Club Fashion Show a Big Hit

Billed as "It's the Cat's Meow", it was that and more! The fashion show put on by the Woman's Club of Escondido recently, with fashions by Draper's & Damon's, was a very successful event, with table decorations of home-made stuffed cats, favors with cat designs, and even some of the many door prizes were cat figurines and cat tea cups. For those of us who are cat fanciers, we couldn't have been happier.

Members participating in the fashion show as models were Betty Popp, Sharon Prince, Ethel Shelton, Carol Smith, Suzanne Southwell, Shirley Swadley, Gloria Valdez, and Ruth Waldsmith. Beautiful piano music was provided by Dorothy Peterson. Below, you will see these ladies in beautiful spring and summer outfits from Draper's & Damon's. Funds raised from this event will be used to support the many organizations and activities that the Woman's Club donates to each year. For more information about becoming a member of the Woman's Club, contact Viola Kelly at 746.4526.

Woman’s Club of Escondido models:
Left to right, Carol Smith, Shirley Swadley, Gloria Valdez, Ruth Waldsmith, Ethel Shelton, Sharon Prince, Betty Popp and Suzanne Southwell. Obscured, in background, on left side, in blue, Dorothy Peterson, pianist.

Beta Sigma Phi's to Honor Mothers

The Hidden Valley Vista Council of Beta Sigma Phi International, with seven chapters throughout North San Diego County, will celebrate Mother's Day, "Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do . . .", at a luncheon on Saturday, May 10. The event will be from 11:30am to 3pm, at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane, Escondido.

"Dusty and Her Groovin' Grannies" will provide entertainment, and there will be door prizes. Cost is $20/person and $10/children. Reservations due by Thursday, May 1. To RSVP or for more information, call 760.432.8467.

San Marcos Business Expo - Are You In?

The Business Expo for the San Marcos Chamber will be held on May 22, from 2-6pm at the Corky Smith Gym, 274 Pico Avenue. Call 760.744.1270; register online at www.sanmarcosbusinessexpo.com, or email kimberly@sanmarcoschamber.com for more information.

"Late Nite Catechism" Benefit Performance Scheduled

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Women's Retreat Ministry is proud to present a benefit performance of "Late Nite Catechism," the hilarious interactive comedy by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan. Scheduled for Friday, May 2, it will start at 7:30pm, at the Catholic Church, 13541 Stoney Creek Rd., San Diego (Rancho Penasquitos). Tickets are $35/person. For more information or to order tickets, call 858.484.4007 or 858.538.7628.

For the last six years the Women's Retreat Ministry at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel has provided women with opportunities to grow in the community, support each other and develop their spirituality. Monies earned from the benefit will go toward the Women's Retreat scholarships and expenses.

Canyon Day Planned for Mesa College

On Saturday, May 3, from 10am to 2pm, Mesa College of San Diego will launch its first Canyon Day, an annual event when students, faculty, and staff join members of the community to celebrate, educate, help protect and preserve Tecolote Canyon. The free family-friendly event focuses on education and awareness around the issues of conservation of the environment and preservation of the Tecolote Canyon. Activities include workshops, kid-friendly activities, information, booths, and canyon walks.

Canyon Day will open with a traditional Native American blessing by Jane Dumas, a respected tribal elder of the Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians. Welcome remarks will be made by Councilmember Donna Frye and Mesa College President Rita M. Cepeda. "Canyon Day and the canyon clean-up preceding it represent the best example of synergy of an idea whose time has come," said Ms. Cepeda. "This is an opportunity for us all to 'think green' and demonstrate how to respect nature and the environment."

This event was preceded by Canyon Clean-up Day in April, which readied the canyon for nature walks to be held during Canyon Day. Participants can choose from a host of activities and workshops, including vendor and information booths. Hands-on activities for children, coordinated by the MET High School students, include arts and crafts with recycled materials, opportunities to create bird feeders with natural materials, and paint a peace mural. Separate canyon walks for children and adults will be led by trained volunteers. For more information, call 619.388.2699 or check the website at www.sdmesa.edu/canyonday. Mesa College address is 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego.
Canyon Day Planned for Mesa College

Celebrate American Dance Week

Middle Eastern Dance Master, Morwenna Assaf, is a Professional Delegate for the 27th annual National Dance Week, which coincides this year with the Grand Opening of a new location and 11th year anniversary of the Art/Dance Academy Studio. The Academy moved to 1850 Hacienda Drive, #17, in the Hacienda Plaza, after ten years in various studios in Oceanside, and Morwenna and husband, Arabic drummer, Walid Assaf, have relocated to their new studio at the Emerald exit off Hwy. 78 in Vista.

"Share American Dance" is the theme for the 2008 National Dance Week. Festivities planned for the week at the Academy include free classes for new students, special workshops, free massages, and two dance parties. The Opening Party will be an Open House and Wine Tasting Party with Dance Entertainment, on Friday, April 25, from 7-10pm; cost $5/person. Saturday, April 26, from 10am-2pm, will feature free 5-minute chair massages, and from 1-4pm a 3-hour intensive Belly dance Workshop in "Use of Props;" cost $35. Other activities throughout the week are available.

The Closing Party will be Saturday, May 3, from 7-9:30pm, First Saturday Partner Dance Workshop and Practice Party with Salsa Dance; $15, includes refreshments, snacks and door prizes. For more information visit these websites: www.DancerAndDrummer.com, www.NationalDanceWeek.org, www.RhythmDanceRomance.com, or contact Christy Johnson at 760.580.0116.

Local DAR Chapter Members Win State Heritage Contest

The American Heritage Committee of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was established to preserve and educate about the great American culture. The Committee accomplishes this goal by providing a vehicle through which members may demonstrate their expertise in the fields of historic preservation, cultural events and traditions, arts, crafts, drama, literature, and music.

Rancho Buena Vista Chapter was pleased to learn that three of their members had placed in the California DAR State American Heritage Contest. “Hospitality Through The Ages” was the 2007-2008 national theme. Georgia Nordman won first in the state in the category of knitting/crocheting with her crochet christening gown ensemble. Susan Henke placed second with her original-designed knitted shawl. Jill Scott won the state division of crafts with her pine needle basket. The first place entries have been submitted for national competition and will be announced at the 117th DAR Continental Congress held in Washington, D. C. in July.

DAR is open to any female age 18 or older that can prove direct lineage to an ancestor who participated in some way in America’s fight for independence in the Revolutionary War. For more information contact Pat Blair, Regent, 760.751.2933 or Margaret Read, Registrar, 760.757.0528.

Whelan Lake Bird Walk

The Buena Vista Audubon's monthly Whelan Lake bird walk is always on the first Saturday of the month at 8am. Spring is the best time to see this great birding area, not usually open to the public. Directions: I-5 to 76; turn left at Douglas, continue to light at North River Road. Turn left and meet at cul-de-sac by entrance gate. The leader is John Haddock, 760.941.7824

Fundraiser to Benefit Youth for Summer Camp

Numerous families' big parking-lot sale will be held to help youths and chaperons go to summer camp in New Mexico. Sponsored by the Woodland Park Bible Church, the sale will be held at the church at 1093 Rock Springs Road (corner of Woodland Parkway), San Marcos, beginning at 8am on Saturday, May 3. The sale will include household goods, clothes, and lots of miscellaneous items. The gently-used items may become your treasures. For information, or if you would like to donate some items, call 760.744.9242.

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