Social Butterfly

April 16th, 2009

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

Scholarship to be Awarded by League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Escondido and neighboring cities is sponsoring a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a high school graduating senior in the local League area. The League's neighboring cities include San Marcos, Valley Center, and Fallbrook, in addition to Escondido. An essay is requested, 500 words minimum, to cover the topic "Disappearing Newspapers, Cable News-spinners, Blogs, and U-Tube: How Will You Approach the Challenge of Being a Well-informed Voter?"

Essays must be double-spaced and sent to The League, P.O. Box 921, Escondido, CA, 92033, and must be postmarked by May 15. The entrant's name, address, phone number, and high school should be on the essay. Call Liz at 760.489.9068 for additional information.

Patio Playhouse Presents "Veronica's Room"

The Patio Playhouse welcomes back director Jay Mower with his production of Ira Levin's thriller, "Veronica's Room" which will bring the Patio season to a close. Performance dates are April 24 to May 17; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Admission is $14/adults; $12/Seniors and Students w/ID; $7/youth under 16. Group rates available.

Patio Playhouse is located at 201 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 1D, Escondido. For additional information and/or tickets, call the box office at 760.746.6669, check the website at www.patioplayhouse.com or email ppctheatre@aol.com.

Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Foundation Presents Scholarships

Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Foundation Board members Bruce Baumann, Jim Jackson, and Bob Lehman, presented twelve $500 scholarships and five $1,000 scholarships to Palomar College students, shown in the photo above.

The awards took place Tuesday, April 7th at the weekly Lake San Marcos Kiwanis lunch meeting.

Pictured left to right on the front row are Wayne Wilkins, Micah Storkesen, and Tim Hansen; on the center row are Ruth Potgieter, Marissa Gonzales, and Tonya Bautisa; on the back row are Bethel Denbraver, Stephen Caruso, Crystal Cruz, Kevin Thompson, Shaun Briggs, Jessica Baker. (Photo by Barbara Hogan)

Sorority to Celebrate Founder's Day

On Saturday, April 25, the Hidden Valley Vista Council of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will celebrate the annual Founder's Day with a luncheon at the Escondido Country Club. The theme will be President Kate Bian's theme for the year, "Rekindle the Torch of Friendship with Wild Irish Roses." The event will run from 11am to 3pm. The Golden Circle, Silver Circle, and other rituals will be given. Cost is $20/person inclusive; with lunch choices of Cobb Salad or Chinese Chicken Salad and assorted desserts. Reservations are required; call Lynn at 760.727.2608.

Pam Slater-Price Hosting a Small Business Forum

Supervisor Pam Slater-Price, vice chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, invites you to a "Small Business Forum: Untangling the Mortgage Mess," to be held on Thursday, April 23, from11:30am to 1:30pm, at AMN Healthcare, 12400 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, 92130, for a free working lunch. A six-member panel of housing, business, banking, mortgage and legal experts will examine the linkages between housing and business downturns, and will reveal resources and remedies available to the home and business owner. Registration and lunch begins at 11:30am. The program begins at noon. RSVP's for lunch may be directed to 619.531.5533.

University Woman Announce Meeting

The American Association of University Women, Escondido/San Marcos Branch, will meet on Saturday, April 18, at 10am, at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane, Escondido. The speaker will be Dr. Philip Goscienski, who will speak on "Health Secrets of the Stone Age." Buffet Lunch will be $16/person. Reserve with Sandra at 760.739.0710.

CWONC Presents 9th Annual Mother's Day Tea

GFWC Contemporary Women of North County (CWONC), a local women’s volunteer organization, presents the 9th Annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 9, from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Mothers, daughters and friends are invited to share a wonderful afternoon of fine teas, delicious treats, delightful company, entertainment, and special opportunity items. The guest speaker will be Caren Vink, Vice President of Soldiers’ Angels, which supports all branches of the Armed Forces. The tea will be held in the garden of the historic Wood House at Woodland Park in San Marcos.

Proceeds from this Tea will benefit Soldiers’ Angels, local scholarships and Casa de Amparo. Tickets are $25 per person, $42 for two, and $20 each for parties of six or more. Local businesses are invited to help with this non-profit fundraiser by contributing items or services for a silent auction or food for the luncheon. To purchase tickets or make a contribution, please contact Laura McPhee at (760) 744-5534.

Daughters of American Revolution meets at RBV Adobe

The Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of DAR held its April meeting at the Vista historic Adobe. The Chapter has become involved with various activities held at the site, including supporting the Holiday Home Tour by decorating a room; placing plant markers on the grounds; serving on the Acquisition & Historic Preservation Committee, and using Adobe personnel to give Chapter informative programs. Present at the April meeting was California State Vice Regent Karon Jarrard. She was among the many members who were part of a docent-led tour of the rooms of the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe.

DAR is open to any female age 18 or older who can prove a lineal bloodline from someone who served in the Continental Army or gave aid to the cause of freedom in the American Revolution. Members of DAR actively support historic preservation, promote education and advance patriotic endeavors. For information, call 760. 736.0178, or e-mail rbvdar@gmail.com.

Pictured: Sonja Itson, RBV chapter member; Karon Jarrard, CA State Vice Regent; Jeannette Shiel, RBV Chapter Regent, and LucyGrace Garceau, Adobe Docent

Easter Exhibit is at the San Marcos Historical Society

Check out the Easter exhibit at the San Marcos Historical Society and Museum. Patricia Knutsen, president of the North County Doll Club is exhibiting an Easter themed display consisting of vintage Easter and Spring postcards from Circa 1910-11, handcrafted Easter Eggs, and miscellaneous Easter related items. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 12N-4pm. For more information, contact Maryanne at 760.744.9025.

B.V. Audubon Society Announces Schedule of Events

The Buena Vista Audubon Society invites you to the Basic Birding Class on Saturday, April 25, at 8:30am, at the Buena Vista Lagoon Landing. Tom Troy will lead the class and help you identify birds by sight and sound. There is no cost. From I-5, take Hwy. 78 east to Jefferson St. and turn right. At the stoplight, turn right and park in the Landing parking lot on the right side of the road. For questions, call Tom at 760.967.6915.

Also on Saturday, April 25, at 8am, Joan Fountain will lead a group for a bird count of birds on or around the Buena Vista Lagoon. By counting birds and reporting them, the Society and you can contribute to citizen science, which is crucial to helping birds.

From I-5, take Hwy. 78 east to Jefferson St. Exit and turn right. Take an immediate right at Lagoon View Dr. For questions, call Joan at 760.729.1379.
Northern Harrier

Then on Monday, April 27, at 10am, the Society invites 3-5 year olds with an adult to Nature Storytime where they will have a morning of songs and crafts, and learn about baby whales and their journey from birth to adulthood. Call Mary Ellen for questions at 760.918.6622. Nature Storytime takes place at the Society's Nature Center at 2202 So. Coast Hwy., Oceanside, at it's border with Carlsbad.

Nature Storytime

Great Blue Heron

Fiesta Auction to be Held by Business Women's Association

The Soaring Eagles Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, May 17, at Cocina del Charro Restaurant in Restaurant Row in San Marcos. This event will allow the chapter to continue the tradition of making education attainable for local students in need, for women needing education to re-enter the job market, and members seeking to improve their business skills. In recent years, those benefiting from our fundraising efforts have included applicants from St. Clare's Home, Mary's House for foster children, Women's Resource Center, and Valley High School.

Readers can participate by sponsorship support for the event, which will include recognition of their business in event promotions and signage; donation of a gift certificate or product for the auction; or a donation of money or services to assist in underwriting costs of the event. Donations will benefit local community; scholarships are given to local residents with family ties in North County.

The local Soaring Eagles Chapter was formed over ten years ago and is an award winning Best Practices chapter with over 60 members. It is a part of the national organization of American business Women's Association that was founded 60 years ago for the purpose of promoting personal and professional growth, as well as networking and educational opportunities for business women.

For additional information, contact Julie Kangas at 760.215.0850.

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