Social Butterfly

September 24th, 2009

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

St. Mary's Annual Fiesta Planned

Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11, is the weekend of St. Mary's Church Annual Fiesta, at 1160 So. Broadway, Escondido. An Open Air Mass will be held on Saturday at 11am, celebrated by Father Richard Perozich, Pastor.

Visitors will be able to buy a brick for more chances to win cash prizes. Food, drinks, merchandise booths, games, poker tournament, and Bingo are a few of the events happening over that weekend, along with performances and music, and a Sunday morning Breakfast Burrito. Hours are from 11am to 10pm on Saturday, and 8:30am to 10pm on Sunday. The event is open to the public. For information, call Gina at 760.580.4125 or Vivian at 760.489.9483.

Carlsbad Village Art Walk Now Runs Year Round

Carlsbad Village Association presents "Thursdays on the Coast," (TOTC), a monthly art walk to be held the last Thursday of each month in Carlsbad Village. TOTC is a free, ongoing, self-guided art walk from 5:30pm to 8:30pm today, Thursday, September 24, when the community is welcome to enjoy artist receptions held at many Village galleries and businesses. In addition to live music and art demonstrations, several Village restaurants feature dinner specials and the TOTC map is your passport for these great deals. There will be a free gift raffle for items from Village businesses and the silent auction of "Painted Chairs" by TOTC artists, which will be exhibited in select venues that night.

The TOTC maps and event details are available at the Hub Info Booth, at the Village Fountain on the corner of State Street and Grand Avenue from 5:30-8:30pm during the kick-off event, and throughout the Village in participating venues the remainder of the month. All artwork will be available for purchase and will remain on exhibit until the next kick-off night. The October kick-off event will be October 29; and rounding out the year will be the dates of Friday, November 27, and Thursday, December 31. For additional information, call the Carlsbad Village Association at 760.434.2553, or visit
www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org.

June Rady to Speak at EMPAC Meeting

Former Escondido Council Member, June Rady, will be the guest speaker at the general meeting of the Escondido Mobile/Manufactured Home Positive Action Committee (EMPAC) at 7pm tonight, Thursday, September 24, in the East Valley Community Center, 2245 East Valley Parkway, Escondido. Her program will include rent control and other issues of importance to all mobile home residents. For more information, call 760.746.7366, 760.747.4107, or 760, 739.0870.

Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of DAR Welcomes New Members

Rancho Buena Vista Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR) welcomed six new members to the chapter recently. In the photo right, (l-r) Kathleen Donlevy, Gina Lovin, Peggy Evans, Sylvia Maehler, Katy Laipply & Heidi Bertrand received their official designation as members of the National Society. The chapter will meet Saturday, October 3, at 9:00am at the Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista. For reservation information, contact 760.736.0178 or by email to rbvdar@gmail.com. After a continental breakfast and business meeting, an interactive program entitled “Where do you fit in? Generation to Generation” will be presented.

DAR is open to any female, 18 or older, who can prove 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.

Ruben Barallas to Speak at Republican Women's Meeting

On Monday, October 5, at 11:30am, the Lake San Marcos Republican Women Federated will hold their last luncheon meeting of 2009. The speaker will be Ruben Barallas, and his topic will be "Economic Crisis in San Diego." Cost is $20/person. Make checks payable to LSMRWF and mail or deliver (so it is received by Thursday, October 1st) to Sandy Hinds, 1236 Via Portovecchio, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078. For information, call Sandy at 760.471.7094. Guests are always welcome.

November 5th will be an evening meeting to honor Veterans, and the speaker will be Chuck DeVore, a candidate for U.S. Senate to replace Barbara Boxer. Then December 7, Pearl Harbor Day, will be a membership-renewal and new member wine and cheese party. Details to follow later.

CCC Band to Hold Fall Concert

The Fall Concert of the Coastal Communities Concert (CCC) Band will be "A Tribute to Sammy Nestico." It will be held on Sunday, October 4, at 2:30pm, at the Carlsbad Community Church, corner Jefferson and Pine in Carlsbad. General Admission is $15/person; Seniors (60+) and Students, $12. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling Kris Sims at 760.436.6137 (Encinitas) or Buck Abell at 858.793.8258 (Del Mar). For information about the CCC Band, check the website at www.cccband.com.

The Band will perform some of the best-loved concert band music of the past sixty years as a celebration of the musical genius of world-renowned composer/arranger Sammy Nestico, and will include a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from traditional and popular tunes to patriotic selections and Nestico's trademark jazz numbers. Nestico has worked with many top performers, including Quincy Jones, Count Basie, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Captain and Tennille, and Marvin Hamlish, just to name a few. Television credits include Charlie's Angels, Hawaii 5-0, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Mission Impossible, and M.A.S.H. He has gained recognition for many movies and commercials, music publications, and Academy and Golden Globe award shows. With the U.S. Marine Band and U.S. Air Force Band, his groups performed regularly for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson at The White House.

Museum is Looking for Recycled Objects and Volunteers

The Escondido Children's Museum is looking for interesting recycled objects to add to the recycled fence for the new Children's Learning Garden coming soon. The Museum is partnering with the Center for the Arts to expand the current garden and to create the new space (the back yard of the studio next door) as a venue to combine the ECM mission of Science and the CCA mission of Art in a unique and exciting way. The garden will focus on recycling and sustainability and will feature an artfully designed fence of recycled objects, a cistern to re-harvest rainwater, a 'green' wall, a working garden, vermiculture, and lots of other fun things.

And volunteers are needed in a number of areas: 1. To help with front desk "guest services" on Thursdays. 2. To be trained and interested in teaching group visits to students on field trips. 3. Special event workers, including the annual fundraiser on October 3rd; and 4. Apprentice to the Exhibit builder and maintenance person.

Call or email the Museum for more information: Escondido Children's Museum, 380 No. Escondido Blvd., Studio 1, Escondido (located at the north end of Grape Day Park). Phone 760.233.7755, or check the website at www.escondidochildrensmuseum.org.

"Capturing Dreams" Concert to Benefit Camp HOPE

Saturday, October 3rd, is the date for the Capturing Dreams Concert to benefit Camp HOPE. It will be held at the Ramona Mainstage Theater, with doors opening at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25/each or $40/couple. There will be three of San Diego's top bands. For sponsorship opportunities, table sales, or questions, contact Leona Sublett at 760.788.1823, or leona@camphopesandiego.org.

To purchase tickets, click on the Capturing Dreams button at www.camphopesandiego.org. Camp HOPE office is located at 707 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.

Camp HOPE is a place of healing and hope, where healthy relationships are experienced, communication and decision-making skills are learned, and love abounds. Located at Lake Sutherland, Camp HOPE is designed especially for survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. The lake, surrounding mountains, and blue skies provide just the right setting for freedom and growth, with all the therapeutic activities that are provided.

Sorority Goes on a Safari for Beginning Day

Recently, the Hidden Valley Vista Council of Beta Sigma Phi held Beginning Day at the Woman's Club of Escondido where 75 'sisters' were in attendance, and was hosted by Gamma Rho Master Chapter. The theme was "Sisters on Safari" and the safari theme was carried throughout the decorations and the program. Bill Williams, a retired teacher and a great photographer, showed the video of his trip to Africa, as well as displayed many of the photos he took while in Africa. He has traveled throughout the world over the last 25+ years and has some beautiful programs and pictures of many exotic places. If you are interested in having a travel program for your group, call Bill Williams at 743.2610. For information about the HVVC or Beta Sigma Phi, contact Kate, president, at 747.6394.

(l-r) Hostesses were members of the Gamma Rho Master Chapter. (l-r) Lauri Spasoski, Becky Nutter, Margaret Taylor, President Peggy Williams, Carola Anderson, Myrna Hroch, Diane Crews, Sherryl Cahill, Nancy Miller, and Evelyn Madison. Not pictured were Marilyn Escher and Leona Stringfield.

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