Social Butterfly

January 29th, 2009

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

Paul Malone, San Marcos City Manager

City Manager to Speak at Republican Women's Meeting

When the Lake San Marcos Republican Women Federated meets on Monday, February 2, the speaker will be Paul Malone, City Manager of the City of San Marcos. The meeting starts at 11:30am at the Lake San Marcos Country Club. Cost is $18/person, payable to LSMRWF, and deliver to Mary Howard, 1312 San Julian Drive, LSM. Reservations are due by today, Thursday, January 29.

Auditions Announced for Youtheatre Production of "Aladdin To Oz"

The Patio Playhouse Community and Youtheatre announces auditions for "Aladdin to Oz" at the Patio Playhouse, 201 E. Grand Ave., Suite 201, Escondido.
This musical revue includes many favorite movie and storybook characters come to life and singing the songs for which they are best known and loved. This show will be directed by Mary Bright, and produced by Brenda Townsend.

Auditions will be held from 9am to 1pm, Saturday, January 31, for children ages 5-12. Prepare a one-minute audition song that includes movement. Bring a CD with the instrumental-only backing of your song. No vocals on CD and no a capella (singing without music). Rehearsal schedule is Saturdays from 9am-1pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm.

Show dates will be April 3-5, at the Patio Playhouse Community and Youtheatre. For more information, contact 760.746.6669, or visit www.patioplayhouse.org.

Escondido Charter High School - Expanding Again!

After completion of the state-of-the-art theater and gymnasium in September 2007, Escondido Charter High School (ECHS) looked to the future and has focused on offering students the opportunity to pursue higher paying jobs. The new Academy of Applied Technologies (AAT) is now accepting enrollment for Spring 2009. AAT will offer quality career-oriented education for motivated students. Five areas of emphasis will be Entertainment Technology, Digital Design & Marketing, Information Technology, Power Production and Transmission, and Public Safety.

ECHS is dedicating more than $300,000 in grant funds to develop AAT coursework and labs which includes new state of the art equipment such as light, sound, recording equipment for the entertainment tech field; dedicated servers, 25 high-end desktop computers, digital cameras and digital camcorders for digital media and marketing fields; and a server and 25 workstations for information technology field, plus, programmers are developing a new digital delivery system for instructional materials.

Courses will be offered in college-type schedule with college credits available for some courses. AAT connects students with local industry partners.

ECHS is a public school offering educational choice to students in North County. It is the top performing high school in the area, and enrollment is open to all students in San Diego County and adjacent counties. As always, no fee or tuition is required. AAT is opening in August 2009 - enrollment is being accepted now. For more information, contact Dennis Snyder, Executive Director, at 760.737.3154.

Peggy Mengel, The Biz Sherpa, to Speak at ABWA Meeting

On Thursday, February 5, when the Soaring Eagles Chapter of the American Business Women's Association meets, the speaker will be Peggy Mengel from The Biz Sherpa, your guide to business and life strategies. Her topic is "Staying Up in a 'Down' Market.” Learn the seven techniques to keep you moving in a positive direction towards goals.

The meeting starts with networking at 5:30pm; dinner at 6; speaker at 6:30, at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane, Escondido. For information and/or reservations, call Lisa at 760.798.9694 or 619.892.0181.

Fundraising Event to Benefit Patio Playhouse

The production of Jerome Kilty's "Dear Liar" will be performed on February 6-8; Friday and Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm. Admission for all seats is $15/each; proceeds go to benefit the Patio Playhouse, 201 East Grand Ave., Escondido. Call 760.746.6669, check the website at www.patioplayhouse.com, or email to ppctheatre@aol.com.

"Dear Liar," the romantic enchantment of George Bernard Shaw with his actress/muse, Mrs. Patrick Campbell, is delightfully depicted in this staged reading of their correspondence that spanned over 40 years, and stars Jim Clevenger and Kelli Harless.

Learn About Roses at Magee Rose Garden

The California Coastal Rose Society will sponsor the annual pruning and fertilization of over 170 roses in the Magee Rose Garden in Magee Park, located near the Army-Navy Academy on Hwy. 101 in Carlsbad. The event will take place from 9am to 12Noon, on Saturday, February 7. There will also be a pruning demonstration. Meet other rose enthusiasts and sample the free homemade baked goods available for all participants.

Growth Seminars Planned at St. Mary's Catholic Church

"Life in the Spirit" Growth Seminars are scheduled at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1160 So. Broadway, Escondido, on Saturdays from 8:30am to 12Noon, as follows:

January 31 - More Love; February 28 - More Power; March 21 - More Wisdom

Call Mila Penano at 760.738.4620, for more information and/or reservations.

Audition Notice for Patio Playhouse's "Veronica's Room"

Patio Playhouse announces auditions for the final main stage production of the season for Ira Levin's thriller, "Veronica's Room," directed by Jay Mower. Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, February 9 and 10, at 7pm at neighboring Theatrix, 155 East Grand Ave, Escondido. No appointment is necessary. Bring resume' and headshot.

Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held on Thursday, February 12, at 7pm.

Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday, 7-10pm. (Note: There will be no nudity or onstage undressing in this production.) Performances will be from April 24 to May 17; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. The Cast is for one female, age 20; one female, age mid-50s; one male, age 25; and one male, age mid-50s. For questions, call director, Jay Mower, (before 9pm) at 858.485.8498. Scripts available at www.samuelfrench.com.

Math Field Day - It All Adds Up for EUSD Students

Do the math! Kids in Escondido schools will be gathering at Mission Middle School on Saturday, February 7, from 8:30am - 12Noon to compete and compute in the Math Field Day.

The Escondido Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization made up of business professionals, parents, and community volunteers, will join the Escondido Union School District in hosting Math Field Day, an annual event in which students spend time together enjoying math with games, contests, and competitions. Approximately 300 5th and 6th grade competitors representing each school will participate.

Students will compete in eight fun-filled and challenging events, some interestingly named Luck or Logic, First-Class Airlines, Crafty Calculators, and Digit Deal. School Administrators from all 23 schools supervise the games. At the conclusion, all participants will receive a medal and certificate to commemorate their participation.

The Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians has made a substantial donation of $5,000 specifically for Math Field Day. The School District and the Foundation are grateful for their generous support. Donor representative Chairman DeLisle Calac will attend to observe the children exercising their minds. For information, call the Foundation office at 760.432.2392, email kragazzi@eusd4kids.org, or check the website at www.eef4kids.net.

International Students Begin College Life at Mesa College

Recently, 69 international students received a warm welcome at Mesa College, and have begun their studies for this semester. The students came from Oman, Kazakhstan, Australia, Brazil, Korea, and other countries across the globe, and received an introduction to college life and daily life in the US and San Diego.

Twenty-two students, 31 percent of those arriving, came from two countries - Brazil, 12, and Korea, 10. The other 47 students came from 24 other countries, including 5 from Vietnam and 5 from Taiwan.

Each year, Mesa College welcomes more than 100 international students representing dozens of countries. All incoming students are required to attend a three-day orientation session which acquaints students with required immigration assessments, academic requirements, application processing and registration. Students are also introduced to student support services and resources available at Mesa, one of San Diego and the nation’s largest community colleges. They also learn daily life skills, such as how to get auto insurance, bus routes, finding a place to live, and money matters.

“At first, the students are quiet and wide-eyed,” says International Student Admissions Supervisor Ivonne Alvarez, “but by the third day of orientation, they are confident and relaxed, comfortable among new friends, and eager to begin their studies.” The college has a dedicated counselor for international students, and an International Student Club to offer support and camaraderie.

Spring classes begin at Mesa College on January 26. For more information on the Mesa College program for International Students, call 619.388.2717. For general registration information, log on to www.sdmesa.edu.

A Valentine’s Day Soiree for Music Lovers

Renown violinist, Janos Negyesy, appears in concert again this year in celebration of Valentine’s Day at 8pm, Saturday, February 14th, in the San Marcos City Hall Foyer.

There is a catered pre-concert dinner with Mayor Jim Desmond, served in the Community Services Dining Room at 6:30pm. Cost is $60 per couple and includes dinner, wine and two reserved seats for the concert. Seating is limited to 25 couples.

Sponsored by the San Marcos Arts Council, Inc., tickets are available now by calling 760.744.1270 or at the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, 939 Grand Avenue, San Marcos.

Sorority to Hold "Queen's Court Luncheon"

The Hidden Valley Vista Council of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will hold their annual "Queen's Court Luncheon" on Saturday, February 14, and the theme will be "Everything is Coming Up Roses." The event will be from 11am to 3pm, at the Palomar West Clubhouse, 1930 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos.

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