Social Butterfly

January 22nd, 2009

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

Woman's Club to Hold Annual "Love Matches"

In celebration of Valentine's Day, the fourth annual "Love Matches" will be held at the Woman's Club of Escondido, 751 North Rose (corner Rose and Mission), from 2pm to 4pm, Sunday, February 8.

The event is open to all couples who have been married 50 years or more. There will be singing, refreshments, and stories of those sharing their long married lives. For information, call 760.489.9483.

Sky from Rock 105.3 Goes All In For Humane Society

Sky is her name, and charity was her game - well, that and poker. Recently, Sky from Rock 105.3's The Mikey Show played, on behalf of the Escondido Humane Society, in a charity poker tournament at Valley View Casino. With support from everyone at EHS, including the furry ones, Sky hit the jackpot, winning the entire tournament and bringing home $5,000 for the shelter.

Sky was one of only two women in the tournament and was matched against the likes of Channel 4 personality Mark Grant; Glenn Hoffman of the San Diego Padres; Troy Hirsch and Brad Wills of FOX 5 San Diego; John Weisbarth and Steve Quis of Channel 4; and numerous San Diego radio personalities, including her co-worker Eddie.

Take a look at the photo of Sky holding her furry good luck charm, a 7-week-old kitten named Chatty Cathy who is currently residing at EHS. The kitten brought Sky so much luck that Sky and her husband are considering making her the newest member of their family, which already includes two cats, once she becomes old enough to be placed in a home.

EHS Public Relations Coordinator, Katie Woolsey with Sky, from Rock 105.3

Art and Animals Highlight Drawing Class for Kids at Humane Society

Young artists who love animals will no doubt enjoy an upcoming class at the Escondido Humane Society. During the class, local art instructor Lisa DeMattei will teach aspiring artisans how to draw animals in a fun, new way. Through art, education and live exhibits, children will be learning and having fun at the same time.

The class, designed for children 7 and older, will be from 10am to 1pm, Saturday, January 31, at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. All art materials will be provided. All the children need to bring is a sack lunch and drink. Cost is $25/child. Complete registration and payment must be made in advance, and seating is limited. Payments to be made to the Escondido Humane Society, c/o Art Class. Registrants must include phone number with payment. For more information or to register, contact Ina Shookhoff, director of education, at 760.888.2261, or go to www.escondidohumanesociety.org.

Meeting Scheduled for Daughters of Civil War Union Veterans

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865, Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent No. 5 will meet at 11am on Tuesday, January 27 in the Veterans War Memorial Building at Zoo Drive and Park Boulevard in Balboa Park, San Diego. There will be a potluck luncheon, and installation of officers. Member Joan Largey will present a program on Mary Edwards Walker who was a doctor during the Civil War and the first woman to receive a Congressional Medal of Honor. Call 619.222.6493.

Boating Skills Class Being Offered

A Boating Skills and Seamanship class is being offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, starting on January 27, at 7pm, at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, 720 No. Broadway. This class is designed for experienced boaters as well as beginners. Subjects will cover Rules of the Road, Legal Equipment Requirements, Boat Handling, and many other topics. You can register at the first class. For advance registration, call Mike at 760.740.0937, or Don at 760.931.2615.

Joanne Murphy, Project Patriot Chair

DAR Members Host a Project Patriot Box Party

At the December meeting, Joanne Murphy, Daughters of the American Revolution State Committee Chairman of Project Patriot gave the Rancho Buena Vista Chapter, DAR, a look into “A Day at Landsthul Regional Military Center.” LRMC, located in Germany near Ramstein Air Base, is the largest military hospital outside the continental US. The wounded service men and women are flown here from the battle zone front lines. Daily, LRMC receives more acute-care patients than any busy American hospital receives in two months; 2,200 people comprise the staff that treats the Wounded Warriors. Joanne related the story of one soldier as he arrived by airplane from the battlefield hospital and was met at Landsthul by the staff and the chaplain.

Following the presentation, chapter members donated, according to the Chaplain’s Closet wish list, 91 items of personal wear, 7 blankets/afghans, 2 DVD’s, 10 items for personal care and 45 lbs. of candy. Members donated money to cover the expense of packaging and mailing the boxes.

Vista Students to be Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony

The Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their 6th Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, February 7, at the McClellan Senior Center in Vista. This ceremony recognizes middle and high school students for their outstanding efforts and accomplishments. The categories in which students are being honored include Good Citizenship, Sea Cadet, and Good Citizens. The Red White & Blue Society of the Children of the American Revolution will present an informational program on Abraham Lincoln. The event will begin promptly at 10:30am, followed by refreshments with a theme of favorite cookies from past U.S. Presidents.

DAR is a lineage society, and membership is open to any female over the age of 18 years who can prove direct relationship to a patriotic ancestor who aided in the cause of the American Revolution. For more information, call 760.736.0178, or email to RBVDAR@gmail.com.

Senior Resource Expo Coming Up

The Senior Specialists Networking Group will hold their first quarterly Senior Resource Expo for seniors and their families. The Expo will be held at Fairwinds Ivy Ranch Retirement Community, 4490 Mesa Blvd., Oceanside, from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, February 7th.

Both seniors and their families are encouraged to attend this event full of helpful resources. The event will include vendors ranging from health and wellness, financial information, housing solutions, and local arts and crafts. For vendor registration, call 760.497.1150. For more information about the Senior Specialists Networking Group, check the website at www.seniorspecialistsnetworkinggroup.com.

Rancho Bernardo is Putting Out Call for Artists

The Rancho Bernardo Community Council is seeking artists interested in painting original artwork on the SDG&E utility boxes in the downtown district. Artists will volunteer their time and creativity to help beautify the community. Paint, donated by Frazee and Sherwin-Williams, will be available to artists.

There are no theme requirements and all artistic proposals will be considered. The boxes are to be painted entirely with oil-based paints. SDG&E rules mandate that designs be artistic and not promote any race, color or creed, individual, group, or religion.

The RBCC has posted information on their website, including an overview page and artist contract. For complete details, go to www.rbcommunitycouncil.com. Four-color drafts should be emailed to artists@rbcommunitycouncil.com and an art jury will meet to consider submissions and approve artists. Contact person is Janet Atkin, call 858.487.7033, or email to janetatkin123@aol.com.

Assistance League Member Honored

The Assistance League of Inland North County selected Shirley Winter (pictured) to receive a volunteer award at the recent North County Philanthropy Council Volunteer Awards luncheon. A 10-year member and past president, Shirley continues to take an active part in the Assistance League with particular interest on the scholarship and membership committees, and focuses much of her time working in the thrift store as well. A caring and giving person, she is a valuable member of the Assistance League.

For those interested in giving back to the community through Assistance League programs, call 760.746.7532, or visit www.assistanceleague.info.

CWON Hosts Party for Children

Contemporary Women of North County (CWONC) recently hosted its annual party for children living at Casa de Amparo, one of their favorite charities, with Santa Joe McDonald popping in for an extra special surprise for the children.

Picture (l-r back) Kaye Martin, Penny Hagler, Linda Bridges, Club President, and Laura McPhee; (front) Sandra Teters, Santa Joe McDonald, and Marena Mills. For more information about CWONC, visit the club's website at www.cwonc.org. Photo courtesy of Kaye Martin.

Preschool Nature Storytime Announced

All preschoolers 3-5 years old, with an adult, are welcome to attend the preschool nature storytime at the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center. This month's program will be about the land of snow and ice and some friendly penguins. There will be an hour of songs, a story, and a craft. The date is Monday, January 26, at 10am, and is free. The address is 2202 So. Coast Hwy., Oceanside. If you have a large group, call Mary Ellen at 760.918.6622.

The RB Republican Women's club is one of the oldest continuously operating clubs in Rancho Bernardo. Luncheon meetings are held at the Stoneridge Country Club at 12Noon on the third Friday of the month, and feature political speakers. At a recent meeting, past presidents were honored. Pictured (from left): Henrietta Bilhorn, Pat Johnston, Marjorie Rohan, Charlotte Devlin (rear), Jennie Morreale (seated), Vivi-Anne Riordan, Josephine Driscoll, Janet Lynch, Ann Gale, Barbara Rodgers, and current president Lynn Ann Reagan-Jameson. For membership information, call 858.674.1051 or 858.487.8992

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