Social Butterfly

April 23rd, 2009

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

San Pasqual Academy attendees to Key Club Convention: L-r - William F., DeJoinea M., LaToya W., Jennifer R. and Jabreil J.

Dear Readers:

Recently I had the opportunity to attend a Key Club Convention in Anaheim with over 3,000 young people from all over California, Nevada and Hawaii, with the theme, “Bee a Hero.” I can tell you it was a real eye-opener! A very pleasant eye-opener!

We were fortunate to have had 28 teenagers from Escondido schools; this was their first attendance at a Key Club convention. Had you seen them that weekend, all dressed up, mingling with all the other kids, and realizing they all have the same goals, that of service to their schools and community, you would have been so proud! I think they all came home worn out because of the late night events and early morning meetings which lasted all day; I know all the advisors did.

Other advisors who attended, the number of students attending and the schools represented are: Jackie Taylor, Faculty Advisor for San Pasqual Academy with five students (in the process of chartering); Lori Soule, Faculty Advisor from Escondido Charter High School, with nine students (a newly chartered Key Club); Dave Schmitt, Kiwanis Advisor, and five students from San Pasqual High School; Mike Donaldsen, Kiwanis Advisor, and Jodi Roberts, Faculty Advisor, with seven students from Escondido High and two students from Orange Glen, and two other Kiwanians from the Escondido Noon Club, Nat Heard and Natali Galt.

I went as the Kiwanis Advisor to both Charter H.S. and San Pasqual Academy. I can truly say, if these are the young people who will be leading our country in a few years, we'll be in good hands! I was so proud of them all!
/s/Evelyn Madison

Assistance League Holds Tea and "Hats Off to Spring" Fashion Show

An English-style Tea with a fashion show by "Sensations!" of Poway was held recently at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. Of the 75 to 100 in attendance, there were numerous opportunity drawings for gift baskets with some wonderful prizes; one lucky person at my table won four of them but turned three of them back, then ended up winning the "money hat" also. Funds raised will benefit the many great projects that The Assistance League of Inland North County does for and contributes to the community.

Sally Nelson	Joan Emanuel
Linda Zulinger	Arline Whited

Escondido Humane Society Has Two Events Coming Up

An adoption outreach event will be held for the Escondido Humane Society from 11am to 2pm, on Saturday, April 25, at Petco in Escondido, 1000 W. Valley Parkway. Adoptable dogs will be at the store during the event, as well as adoptable rabbits and cats on-site. For more information, call 760.888.2247.

Also, the Humane Society will be holding a class to explore animal abuse and a human violence link which, for many years, experts have identified. The class will offer ways to prevent these situations from occurring. "Animal Abuse & Human Violence: The Connection" will be presented by Jayne Reinhardt, a community health educator and animal welfare advocate, from 1 to 3:30pm on Saturday, April 25, at the Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway.

During the class, attendees will learn potential signs of future problems as well as the different types of animal abuses and their consequences. They also will learn about statistics and case studies of children abusing animals and adults abusing children and other adults, and ways to prevent or intervene in these situations.

The free presentation is for adults only. For more information, call Escondido Humane Society Director of Education, Ina Shookhoff, at 760.888-2261 or visit the website at www.escondidohumanesociety.org.

Meeting Scheduled for Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War

A program about Real Daughter, Stella Mae Case, will be the highlight of the next meeting of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent No. 5. Stella, now 90, is one of only 21 women alive whose father served in the Civil War. The meeting will be held at 11am, on Tuesday, April 28, in the Veterans Memorial War Building at Zoo Drive and Park Boulevard in Balboa Park. For information about DUVCW and Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent, check the website at www.sandiegoduvcw.org.

Code Enforcement Manager to Speak at EMPAC Meeting

The Escondido Mobile-Manufactured Homeowner Positive Action Committee (EMPAC) will meet at 7pm on Thursday, April 30, in the Compact Room at the East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido. The guest speaker will be Leslie Milks, Code Enforcement Manager for the City of Escondido. For more information, call Toni at 760.739.0870, or email tonisdancingdoll@juno.com.

Daughters of American Revolution to Meet

The Rancho Buena Vista Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will meet on Saturday, May 2, at 9am, at the Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista. The business meeting will convene after a continental breakfast. The speaker, Joanne Murphy, will entertain with stories about horse racing in colonial times. All are encouraged to wear festive hats in honor of the 134th Kentucky Derby.

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 actively support historic preservation, promote education, and advance patriotic endeavors. For information, contact 760.736.0178, or by email to rbvdar@gmail.com.

Annual Rose Show To Bloom in Carlsbad on May 2

The California Coastal Rose Society (CCRS) will hold their 22nd Annual Rose Show on Saturday, May 2, at the Carlsbad Senior Center, located at 799 Pine Ave., Carlsbad. The theme for this year's show is "Roses, Butterflies and Friends." The show is free and the public is welcome. After the judging, the public is invited to "stop by and smell the roses" from 1 to 4pm.

The CCRS show is one of the largest American Rose Society sponsored shows in Southern California. Over 600 entries and 1000 blooms from approximately 50 exhibitors are expected from all over Southern California. The show is open to both beginning and experienced rose competitors, and all are encouraged to bring their blossoms to exhibit. A variety of categories are available for entry, with a novice section designed for those new to participating in rose shows, and a separate division is dedicated to various styles of rose floral arrangements. Detailed information can be obtained on the website at www.californiacoastalrose.com or by calling the show chairman at 760.967.3856.

"Cinco de Mayo Beach Party" Golf Tournament to Benefit Poway Performing Arts

On Monday, May 4, there will be a golf tournament to benefit the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation. The "Cinco de Mayo Beach Party" golf event will be held at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, a rare opportunity to play this private course, at 12280 Greens East Road. There will be a 1pm Shotgun Start (Scramble format). The evening event, starting at 5:30pm, includes cocktails, show, dinner, and live and silent auctions.

Cost for individual golfers is $225 and foursome's cost $800; both include dinner. Dinner only is $75/each. Proceeds to benefit the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, its educational and main stage programs. For reservations, call 858.668.4798, or visit the website at www.powayarts.org.

Earth Day Bike Tour in Escondido

On the occasion of Earth Day and on the heels of the Amgen Bike Tour, a group of people will ride from east to west across Escondido, following the bike path along Escondido Creek, this Saturday, April 25, 2009. The ride starts at 10 a.m. at Mayflower Dog Park (3420 Valley Center Road) and ends at Grape Day Park in Downtown Escondido. Escondido City Councilwoman Olga Diaz and Katie Ragazzi are organizing the informal event with family, friends and people from diverse groups to get outdoors, explore the city and have fun along a little-known community resource. The bike ride ends in Grape DayPark(www.grapedaypark.org)

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