Social Butterfly

April 2nd, 2009

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

"Hats Off To Spring" Tea and Fashion Show

The Assistance League of Inland North County invites you to attend their English-style Tea and Fashion Show by "Sensations" on Tuesday, April 7, at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, Rancho Bernardo. Opportunity basket viewing and no host social hour will be from 3:30pm-4:30pm, with the fashion show and tea starting at 4:30pm. Cost is $30/person. For information and reservations, contact terrisharpe21@san.rr.com.

Key Club Chartered at Escondido Charter High School

With much fanfare and a special event, a great program was held recently when 37 students were inducted as charter members into the newly organized Key Club at the Escondido Charter High School. After much hard work and determination, Esther Chen saw her vision become a reality. She said she was anxious to start school at Charter so she could join a Key Club, however, when she got there she found out there was not a Key Club, so she persevered and made it a reality. She found a wonderful teacher, Lori Soule, that would take on the extra responsibility to be the Faculty Advisor for the Club.

Induction was held by John Crawford, Key Club Coordinator from the California-Nevada-Hawaii District, and Steven Kamen, Lt. Governor for Key Club, Division 37 South. Charter members inducted were Esther Chen, President; Amelia Morley, Vice President; David Swain, Secretary; Sarah Huffman, Treasurer; and Laurel Conger, Editor. In addition, new officers sworn in were Missy Glassett, Incoming Vice President; and Jordan Palmer, Incoming Treasurer. Club gifts were presented and introduction of charter members was made by Betty Parker, Lt. Governor, Division 37, Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis. Also on the program were Lori Soule and Coach Dennis Snyder, Founder/Executive Director, Escondido Charter High School.

The Kiwanis Club of Hidden Valley is the Sponsoring Club, and several members attended. Those involved in the program were; George Lentulo, President; Maurice Weaver, Immediate Past President; Dave Schmitt, District Trustee; Lyle Davis; and Evelyn Madison, Key Club Advisor.

Big plans are being made for nine of the new Key Club members to attend the Cal-Nev-Ha District Key Club Convention this coming weekend in Anaheim, where there will be several thousand young people learning all facets of leadership, community service, and all the programs available to them through Key Club.

L-R, Dennis “Coach” Snyder, Executive Director and Founder, David Swain, Secretary, Esther Chen, President, Jordan Palmer, Treasurer, Missy Glassett, Vice President, Laurel Conger, Editor, and Lori Soule, Key Club Faculty Advisor
L-R, John Crawford, Key Club Coordinator, Steven Kamen, Lt. Governor, and Esther Chen, President, Escondido Charter Key Club	Dave Schmitt of Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club sings “Proud to Be An American”

Child Development Center Celebrates Opening of New Classrooms

Recently there was an Open House celebrating the opening of two new classrooms for 52 infants and toddlers at the Lincoln facility of the Escondido Community Child Development Center (ECCDC). Bob and Suzy Barnum and their three daughters, were honored for their Barnum Charitable Trust major donation of $100,000 to ECCDC for making this project a reality. They received a City Proclamation by Mayor Lori Pfeiler and a Resolution from Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher. The new classrooms each will have 27 infants and toddlers from age four months to 18 months.

Two other classrooms have toddlers from age 4 months to 18 months, and other classrooms house older toddlers/children at this facility, located at 613 E. Lincoln Avenue. Each room is age appropriate equipped for the students. This has been a long-time goal of Betsy Jones, Director of Development for ECCDC, who says now they are working on and planning for a capital expansion for another 120 children by 2010.

L-R, Jennifer Luria, daughter and administrator for the Barnum Charitable Trust, Susan Barnum, mother and grandmother, Escondido Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler, Megan Bejan, and children, Caleigh, Bella.

Mark Price to Speak at LSM Republican Women's Meeting

Monday, April 6th, is the lunch meeting of the Lake San Marcos Republican Women Federated, starting at 11:30am. The speaker will be Mark Price, radio commentator, marketing consultant, author, and actor. Make checks for $18/person payable to LSMRWF and deliver to Mary Howard, 1312 San Julian Drive, LSM, 92078, as reservations are due today, Thursday, April 2nd. Guests are welcome.

North County Bluegrass Club Announces Program

The first Tuesday of each month the Bluegrass Club holds their monthly no-charge event at the Round Table Pizza, corner Washington and Ash streets in Escondido. This month it will be April 7, at 7pm for parking lot jam sessions and the featured band taking stage at 8pm. The program will feature the Del Dios Highway. This group is a contemporary folk band playing upbeat songs that cover a range of styles, including folk, country, bluegrass and popular music. Their sound features three-part vocal harmonies backed by guitars, keyboard and the unique addition of an oboe.

Members of Del Dios Highway are all residents of North San Diego County, with Lucinda Lawton on guitar, keyboard and vocals; Rosemary Massey on vocals and percussion; David O'Mara on bass guitar; Electra Reed on oboe; and Paul Wheatley on guitar and vocals. For additional information, check the website at www.NorthCountyBluegrass.org.

Fruhlingsfest Scheduled by German-American Club

On Sunday afternoon, April 19, the North County German-American Club will hold their Fruhlingsfest at the Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Drive, Lake San Marcos. Doors open at 12:30, with a sit-down lunch at 1pm. There will be live music by the Gordon Kohl Band, and a performance by "Singgruppe."

Reservations are due no later than Friday, April 10. Cost is $35/members and $40/guests, with choice of lunch entrees of Salmon, Pork Tenderloin or Vegetarian. Make checks payable to N.C. German-American Club, and mail to Ingrid Meyer, 1221 Masterpiece Dr., Oceanside, 92057. For more information, call Ingrid at 760.726.5482 or Monique at 760.727.8358.

Annual Convention of Women's Clubs Scheduled

On Saturday, April 25, the California Federation of Women's Clubs will hold their 51st Annual Convention at the Doubletree Golf Resort, 14455 Penasquitos Drive, in Rancho Penasquitos. The Theme will be "Fiesta del Sol" - Celebrating Friendship and Federation.

The events will be held in the Spyglass and Sandpiper rooms; registration from 8am-8:45am and call to order at 9am, with pastries, coffee and tea available during registration. There will be vendors; door prizes; basket raffles; and a "split the pot." For lunch, vegetarian and sugar-free dessert will be available with advance notice only. Cost is $39 for CFWC members, and $35/guests. Tickets will be held at the door. For information, contact Jan Imonti at 760.751.0419. Reservations due by Friday, April 10th.

Audiology Students to Speak at Hearing Loss Meeting

The Hearing Loss Association (HLA) will meet at 10am, Saturday, April 11, in the auditorium at the Escondido Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Avenue. Audiology students from San Diego State University and UCSD will describe the studies and procedures needed to enter the audiology field. There will be a 50-50 drawing and refreshments. For information, check the website at www.hearinglossescondido.org or call 760.745.5408.

Recent visitors who joined the HLA recently are Ray and Heather Chapman from Escondido, and Agnes Herman from San Marcos. Dues at $10/year per family. Make checks payable to HLA-Escondido and mail to Jackie Wistort, 17251 Regalo Lane, San Diego, 92128, or bring to the meeting.

Methodist Church to Present Bluegrass Band Concert

The First United Methodist Church of Escondido will present the "Lighthouse Bluegrass Band" with Wayne Rice in concert on Sunday, April 19, at 3pm. Lighthouse was formed in 1993 by five veteran musicians from the San Diego area who chose their name to identify with San Diego and the famous lighthouse on Point Loma and also with their passion for gospel music.

The location is 341 So. Kalmia St., Escondido, and the public is invited. A free-will offering will be collected. A reception to greet the artists will be held following the concert. For information or directions, call the church office at 760.745.5100.

Karate Lessons Offered to Lucky Winners at Boys & Girls Club

Deric Terrel of United Studios of Self Defense, a 4th degree black belt, will be providing free karate lessons including uniforms, manuals, private and group lessons for one month, a $300 value. Three lucky winners will get a chance of winning those certificates by attending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside’s gym inauguration on April 18, at 401 Country Club Lane, Oceanside. Deric provides the most up-to-date professional Martial Arts training available. United Studios of Self Defense is located at 4140 Oceanside Boulevard in Oceanside.

Other prizes to be raffled off at the gym inauguration include gift bags from State Farm Insurance courtesy of Ms. Britney Oates, Trader Joe’s, Henry’s Farmer’s Market, 333 Pacific Steak and Seafood Restaurant, Akamai Games, certificates from the California Comedy Traffic School, and more. Admission is free. For information, call 760.433.8920. Website is www.bgcoceanside.org.

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