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June 11th, 2009 |
Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly
Assisteens Making a Difference in Community
Members of Assisteens, a teen auxiliary of the Assistance League of Inland North County, are making plans for their senior presentation and dinner after completing a very rewarding and busy year of volunteer work filled with activities and projects serving others in hopes of making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Some of the projects and activities of these active teenagers were the Lake Dixon clean-up, cooked a Thanksgiving meal at the Center for Community Solutions, gift wrapped and delivered fifty shoe boxes filled with sundries and small gifts to Palomar-Pomerado Behavioral Health, and worked with children at Interfaith Community Services in a hands-on Valentines project. Recently they entertained residents of Aegis of Escondido retirement center with their annual fashion show, with the theme of "Barbie Turns Fifty." They held two fundraisers, volunteered in the Thrift Shop, and worked in Operation School Bell clothing children in need from the community.
Congratulations to these teens for putting caring and commitment into action." They are l-r: Maddie Russo, Kristie Matsuoka, Brenlyn Hoyle, McKenna Plant, Courtney Childress, Robert Burns, Camille Moody, and Alexa Loeser.
High school students who would like to volunteer in their community are invited to join Assisteens. For information, call 760.746.7532, or check the website at www.assistanceleague.info.
DAR Celebrates Derby Day and New Members
Joanne Murphy presented to the Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution a history of horse racing in colonial times on Derby Day, May 2. The British settlers brought horses and horse racing with them to the New World, with the first racetrack laid out on Long Island as early as 1665. Due to the promotion of racing by Francis Nichols, he became known as the father of US horse racing. In spite of laws against horse racing, the sport slowly spread throughout the colonies, becoming known as the "Sport of Kings." Jamestown was a very popular area for this aristocratic sport. The ladies attending the meeting matched the spirit of Derby Day by wearing festively decorated hats. The chapter greeted three new members: LucyGrace Garceau, Dana McCarthy and Hali Smalley.
DAR is open to any female, ages 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 email to rbvdar@gmail.com.
Chapter members get in the spirit
(l-r) Ellen Hawkins, Izella Dickey, Jan Quigley, Susan Van Horn, and Pat Blair.
Knit In Public Event in San Marcos
Yarning For You Knit Shop in San Marcos is hosting a local event to celebrate the "World Wide Knit in Public Day" on Saturday, June 13, from 12N-4pm. They join hundreds of events held that day around the globe. The location is 1011 W. San Marcos Blvd., #180. Knitters are encouraged to bring a "knit themed" decorated hat or visor to wear, a snack to share, a lawn chair, and lots of enthusiasm. For information, call 760.744-KNIT, or check the website at www.yarningforyou.com.
World Wide Knit in Public Day (WWKiP) is a way for knitters, in a group setting, to publicize their love for knitting and encourage and inspire others to knit. Last year, 800 global events were held with one half of those in the US.
Luann Cartoon Creator to Speak at AAUW Meeting
On Saturday, June 20, Greg Evans, creator of the Luann cartoon, will be the speaker at the meeting of the American Association of University Women, Escondido-San Marcos Branch. He will be explaining the cartoon process from idea to print. His strip highlights many aspects of teenage life and appears in comic sections of hundreds of Sunday newspapers nationwide.
The meeting is open to the public and young adults are encouraged to attend. It starts at 10am at the Escondido Country Club. Cost for buffet lunch is $16/person. For reservations, call Sandra at 760.739.0710.
Festa Italiana Scheduled for July 11th
La Costa dei Fiori will present the 5th annual Festa Italiana on Saturday, July 11, from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free.
Italian sausage and meatballs, Italian cookies and ices, opera singers, Italian folk dancers in authentic costumes, and music are just a few of the highlights that can be enjoyed at the 5th Annual Festa Italiana. It’s like being in a small village in Italy and it’s the only one of its kind in North County!
This all-Italian event will also include travel tips, art and photography, Italian villa architecture, book signing with local area author, bocce ball information, and European arts and crafts booths. Carlsbad Wine Merchants will have a wine tasting in their shop, located in the center, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, for a fee of $10 per person. The tasting will feature the award-winning wines of Salerno Vineyards and other wines of Italy. Visit their website at www.carlsbadwinemerchants.com for additional information.
La Costa dei Fiori Lodge 2424 is one of the more than 700 lodges that make up the Sons of Italy, the oldest American-Italian organization in America with over 700,000 members. The organization is dedicated to honoring their heritage by serving their communities with scholarships and contributions to charities such as Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, Alzheimer’s, birth defects, and cancer research. The club will have a membership booth with information, and will conduct a raffle with net proceeds of the drawing to benefit the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation.
The Festa will be held at the Islands Shopping Center in Carlsbad at the corner of Faraday and College Avenue, close to Palomar Airport. Details of the events can be found at www.sonsofitalysandiego.org. For additional information, contact Sadie Tamburine at 858.537.9878.
Fiesta Photo from last year
Valley Center Museum Exhibit Recalls Depression Days
The current recession has prompted the Valley Center History Museum to dust off its archives and mount an exhibit on the Great Depression of the 1930's, with a focus on a major Depression-era activity in the community.
The display, which will run through the summer months, featues photos, documents and memorabilia from a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp which opened in 1933 on Cole Grade Road. The CCC was created by President Roosevelt as a work relief program to combat massive unemployment among young men. Persons housed in CCC camps worked on conservation and reforestation programs, planted trees, helped build roads and trails, and fought fires.
As many as 400 young men were housed in 20 barracks at the Valley Center location. They were paid $1 per day, and worked on projects in Valley Center, Pauma Valley and Palomar Mountain. The population of the area at the time was about 1,000. Only six of the original barracks still stand, having been used in recent years as a fire station by the California Department of Forestry. The CDF moved in 2006 and the buildings have been vacant.
The museum at 29200 Cole Grade Road is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit ww.valleycenterhistory.org, or call 760.749.2993.
Invitation to Drum Circle
Come and bring your own drum to join in the excitement, on Saturday, June 13, from 11am to 12Noon, on the patio of the First United Methodist Church of Escondido, 341 So. Kalmia St., Escondido. For more information, call the church at 760.745.5100.
"The Unforseen" Film is Program for BV Audubon Meeting
The Fifth Annual Audubon Film Festival will feature "The Unforseen", winner of the 2008 Independent Spirit Award, at the meeting of Wednesday, June 17. Social starts at 7pm, the program at 7:30pm. Meetings are held at the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center, 2202 South Coast Hwy, Oceanside. For information, call 760.439.2473.
This award-winning adult documentary is a sober story about the unforeseen consequences of unchecked development. A massive real estate project in Austin, Texas, on 4,000 acres of pristine hill country threatens a fragile limestone aquifer and a naturally spring-fed swimming hole, and the community fights back. In the conflict that ensues, there is a struggle that is playing out in communities across the country today.
Daughters of British Empire Meeting Scheduled
The Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) will meet on Friday, June 19, at 10:30am at Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway, San Diego (Rancho Bernardo). Women of British/Commonwealth heritage are invited to attend and enjoy a cup of tea. Contact 760.731.7379, or a.j.pack@att.net.
Senior Anglers to Feature Speaker from Baja Sportfishing
At the next meeting of the Senior Anglers of Escondido, the featured speaker will be Gustavo Velez from Baja Sportfishing and Diving. Hear all the latest information about fishing and diving in Baja. The meeting will be on Friday, June 19, at 9:30am, in the auditorium of the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Avenue, Escondido.
In addition, there will be sign-ups for saltwater trips, camping, etc. You are invited to join this active '50 and over' group. For more information, check the website at www.senioranglersofescondido.net.
North County Diversity Health & Career Fair Coming to Vista
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 18, from 10am to 1pm, at the Vista Townsite Community Center, 642 Vista Village Drive.
Concerned about your health? Local health companies will be providing free Glucose, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol screenings.
Career Fair will include 25 booths from companies throughout San Diego County, including colleges/universities, healthcare and private organizations. Dress professionally, bring resumes and a pen. Call today to reserve your space. Oran Brown, oran@diversitysolutions.us - 619-277-9099. Employers, for a printable registration form, go to www.diversitysolutions.us/Pdf/June-18-2009-CareerFair-Registration.pdf
Job seekers, for a printable flyer, go to www.diversitysolutions.us/Pdf/June-18-2009-CareerFair-Flyer.pdf. Special thanks go to Viasat, the corporate sponsor of this event. For career opportunities, go to www.viasat.com/careers, 24-hour job line number is 760.476.2422. For job inquiries, go to Recruiting@viasat.com.
German-American Club Invites You to A Picnic
The North County German-American Club invites you and your family to a Picnic at the Warner Springs Ranch, 31652 Highway 79, in Warner Springs, on Sunday, June 14, from 9:30am to 5:30pm. The Club will provide Bratwurst and coffee. Bring your own picnic trimmings, beverages and table settings, and don't forget your swimsuits. The lower pool deck with tables and chairs are reserved for the Club.
Pick up your guest passes at the reception building before entering the main gate. Guess pass entitles you to any amenities the Ranch has to offer, including swimming, tennis, dining, etc. Cost is $15/Club members and $18/guests. The reservation deadline has passed, however, call Ingrid at 760.726.5482 to see if space is still available, and for further details.
Adoption Outreach This Saturday
The Escondido Humane Society is holding an adoption outreach event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13 at Kahoots in Escondido, 334 W. El Norte Parkway. Adoptable dogs will be at the store during the event, and adoptable cats are also available on-site. For more information, call (760) 888-2247.
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