Social Butterfly

October 1st, 2009

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

Two Days of Bingo Scheduled at St. Mary's Fiesta

A two-day Bingo game, open to the public, will be hosted by the Fiesta Committee of St. Mary's Church, 1160 So. Broadway, Escondido. The winners will receive cash prizes. Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, in the church parish hall, the games begin at 1pm on Saturday, and 11am on Sunday. Cost to enter is $15 for ten games, with reduced amounts for additional games. Call Wayne for more information, at 760.310.6276.
In addition, the Committee will host Poker at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 515 West Valley Parkway, on Friday evening, October 9th. Call Jeff at 1.858.722.5240 for more information. All funds raised on these two events will be used to build a pastoral center.

Whirlaways Square Dance Club to Start Classes

The Whirlaways Square Dance Club is offering an introduction to modern Square Dancing class starting Monday, October 5th at 6:30pm, at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Avenue, Escondido. First class is free to new students. Everyone welcome - singles, couples and families. For more information, call Ed at 760.744.8327 or Varia at 760.752.9445.

Humane Society Offers No Cost and Half-off Dog Adoptions

The Escondido Humane Society is offering an "Adopt a Buddy" dog adoption special for those who want to add another canine companion to their family.

Until the end of October, which is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month, anyone who has adopted from the Humane Society in the past year (since September 2008), and has proof of adoption, can adopt an adult dog or puppy at no cost. All adopters from the past year are eligible, including those who took home a bunny or cat. First-time adopters haven't been forgotten. Also until the end of October, all new adopters can take home a dog or puppy for 50% off the regular adoption fees.

The Escondido Humane Society is located at 3450 E. Valley Parkway, and the Adoption Center is open from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week. For more information, call 760.888.2247 or log on to www.escondidohumanesociety.org.

Palomar Estates East to Hold Annual Holiday Gifts Sale

Every year Palomar Estates East has an annual hand-crafted holiday gifts and rummage sale, and this year it will be on Saturday, October 3rd, from 8am to 2pm. There will be something for everyone on the 30 tables of treasures - everything from antiques to tools to jewelry to housewares, and everything in between. Doors will not open until 8am. Address is 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos.

Woman's Club Meeting to Feature Irv Erdos

The luncheon meeting of the Woman's Club of Escondido will be on Monday, October 5th, at 10:30am, at their Clubhouse, 751 North Rose Street (corner Mission Ave.). Cost is $9/person. Program will be given by Irv Erdos, a columnist for the North County Times and a comedian who brings a comedic twist to our everyday lives. Reservations to Ruth At 760.489.0579

Hadassah Group Chartering and Installation Announced

Chofit Hadassah announces the Chartering and Installation of Officers. Join them under the stars and in the Sukkah at Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff By The Sea. The date is Wednesday, October 7, at 7pm. Family and friends are welcome. Madeline Goodman will be the Chartering Officiant, Janice Alper will be the guest speaker, and Yael Gmash will do the musical entertainment. Dessert will be served. Please RSVP by Friday, October 2nd.

Jumpin' Jamboree at Green Oak Ranch

The 2nd Annual Jumpin' Jamboree will be held on Saturday, October 10, starting at 12Noon. This is a collaborated event with more than 20 North County Christian Churches. The event will feature The Evans Brothers Band, a Magic Show by Nugget, Petting Zoo, Green Oak Ranch Catering and Holy Smoke BBQ Buffet, silent and live auctions, Bounce House, Gospel and DooWop concert by Santos at 6pm, hay rides and train rides, cowboy, western show, and a large yard sale.

It is hosted by Green Oak Ranch Ministries. Entrance fee is $5/person; kids 3 and younger are free. Food and games are extra. For more information, call Green Oak Ranch at 760.727.0251, or check the website at www.greenoakranch.org. The Ranch is located at 1237 Green Oak Road, Vista.

DBA's "Downtown Live!" Line-Up for October

The October line-up for the "Downtown Live" program is:
October 3, Gino and the Lone Gunmen, Rock-A-Billie Country;
October 10, Ritmo Loco, Original Jazz Standards, back by popular demand;
October 17, Grizzly Circus, Original California Rock;
October 24, Studebaker Hawk, Woodstock generation Rock n' Roll; and
October 31, Off Track, Original high energy rock.

For more information, contact Jenessa Schaniel at jschaniel@downtownescondido.com, or by phone 760.745.8877.

Escondido Democrats to Discuss City Planning for Future Development

The October meeting of the Escondido Democratic Club will feature Jonathan Brindle, Escondido Director of Community Planning, who will discuss "Escondido's General Plan Update: The Community's Opportunity to Shape its Future."

The meeting is scheduled at 7pm, Thursday, October 8, at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido. Attendance is free and open to everyone. Free parking is available on site. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, contact Rick Moore at 760.740.8595 or
communications@escondidodems.org.

Palomar Model A Ford Club Meeting Announced

The Palomar Model A Ford Club will have their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 7, at the Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos. Social at 6:30pm; meeting starts at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be served. For information and/or directions, please email Linda Thamer at thamer1@sbcglobal.net or call 760.729.5449. All Model A owners and/or aficionados are welcome.

Learn and Improve Boating Skills

A Boating Skills and Seamanship class is being offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, starting at 7pm, on October 13th, at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, 720 No. Broadway, Escondido. For advance registration, call Mike at 760.740.0937 or Don at 760.931.2615. You may register at the first class. The class is designed for beginning and experienced boaters. Subjects will cover Rules of the Road, Legal Equipment Requirements, Boat Handling, and many other important subjects.

Whelan Lake Bird Walk

You can join Buena Vista Audubon Society members for a bird walk at Whelan Lake, always on the first Saturday of the month at 8am. That's this Saturday, October 3rd. This is a bird sanctuary not usually open to the public, with a freshwater lake and riparian edge habitat. Early fall migrants may be flying in. Take I-5 to Hwy. 76; turn left at Douglas and continue to light at North River Road. Turn left and meet at cul-de-sac by entrance gate. For information, the leader is John Haddock, 760.941.7824.

Water Conservation Will Be Topic at Democratic Club Meeting

On Saturday, October 10, at 1pm, the Lake San Marcos Democratic Club will meet. The topic of the month will be Water Conservation and the Drought. Alicia Yerman and Torrey Webb from the Vallecitos Water District will have a power point presentation, followed by Rachel Borgatti who will have a slide show and speak about the water quality problems of the Lake San Marcos lake. Ms. Borgatti is Supervisor of Education and Outreach for the Watershed Protection Program for the County of San Diego.

The meeting will be at the new location. Please note change of venue and check the newsletter on the website - www.lsm.sddem.org - for detailed directions to the meeting place, call 760.752.1035, or email SOLSM12@aol.com.

Habitat for Humanity Partners with Macy's for Fundraising

Macy's is partnering with San Diego Habitat for Humanity. Habitat is selling $5 passes for the Macy's "Shop for a Cause" Campaign which gives shoppers exclusive savings in every Macy's store on Saturday, October 17th. San Diego Habitat for Humanity receives 100% of the proceeds of passes sold. The goal is to sell 200 passes. The Donation is $5 each.

Passholders will receive 25% off on any single regular, sale or clearance fashion item for the entire family including accessories and selections for the home. A $500 Macy's Gift Card will also be available by entering a contest. With the 25% savings, a purchase of $20 or more covers the cost of the Shopping Pass. Shopping Passes are available until Tuesday, October 13. For information, contact Esther Byrd at estherb@sdhfh.org or call 619.283.4663, Ext. 323.

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