Social Butterfly

October 15th, 2009

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

Lots of Kiwanis Activity in North County

The Kiwanis Club of San Marcos was particularly busy. Among other tasks, on Sunday, October 4th, they manned the 42-mile point aid station for bikers participating in the 24th Annual Tour de Poway Fun Bike Ride. Members prepared sandwiches, fruit, and beverages for the several hundred bicyclists riding in the 100 Mile Century course, running from Poway, through San Marcos and along the coast before returning to Poway. The Kiwanis Club of San Marcos also took time out to honor Dorothy Shubin as 2009 Kiwanian of the Year.

Above, San Marcos Kiwanis Member Steve Hall,
dark shirt on left, is surrounded by thirsty bicyclist participating in the Tour de Poway 100 Mile Century ride.


2008-2009 Kiwanis Club of San Marcos President Kate Kovrig (left)
looks on as Dorothy Shubin thanks the club for her 2009 Kiwanian of the Year award.

(standing) Outgoing Kiwanis Club of San Marcos President Kate Kovrig introduces (left to right) Incoming Kiwanis Club of San Marcos President Troy Shield, his wife Dianna, James Hill, Division 37 Lieutenant Governor Donna Hill and welcomes club members to the 34th Annual Installation of Officers.

The award is given to the club member each year who best exemplifies the motto "Serving the Children of the World." Dorothy was selected for her dedication in service as Club Advisor to the North County Aktion Club (for adults with different abilities) and San Marcos Cub Scout Pack 662, as well as her donation of time and gift items to Angel's Depot and the Kiwanis supported orphanage in Romania and other local projects.

And to give the old officers and board a well earned rest, the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos installed new officers for 2009-2010. Kiwanis Division 37 Lieutenant Governor Donna Hill installed president, Troy Shields. The Kiwanis Club of San Marcos provides hands-on community service programs for young children, teens, families and seniors in San Marcos. For more information, visit the club website at www.kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org.

Meanwhile, the Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club of Escondido also welcomed their new president for 2009-2010, Tim Cunning. Tim has been a member of the club less than a year yet was unanimously elected president for the current term. The Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club meets Tuesday mornings at 7am at the Cocina del Charro Restaurant in Escondido. Call 760.747.7119 for information about the club.

Boys & Girls Nite Out is Tonight!

The 22nd Annual Boys & Girls Nite out for the Oceanside Boys & Girls Club will be held tonight, Thursday, October 15th, at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad. The event will honor the Children of Military Families. Presenting the awards is Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Retired US Marine Sergeant Richard Pittman. The evening will include dinner, drinks, live music and a chance to win $10,000; and is their biggest fundraiser of the year. Check the website at www.BGCOceanside.org, or call 760.433.8920.

DAR to Salute Wounded Warriors at November Meeting

Two chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), De Anza and Rancho Buena Vista Chapters, will co-host a joint meeting to honor today’s military with "A Salute to Wounded Warriors, Medics, Corpsmen, and their Support Staff." The event will be on Thursday, November 5, beginning at 10:30am in Rancho Santa Fe.

November is Veterans month and DAR is saluting and honoring the brave men and women who have given of themselves in defense of our freedom, along with the medics, corpsmen, and their support staff who have put their lives in peril to save wounded warriors.

The public is invited, and reservations are required by Friday, October 16. The cost is $30, with a choice of Roasted Vegetable Salad with (or without) spiced grilled chicken, (please specify). Checks should be made payable to De Anza NSDAR, and mailed to Laurel Lemarié, PO Box 1031, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-1031. Please call 760.481.4434 or 760.215.9142 for additional information.

Harvest Festival to be Held by Ramona Grange

The Ramona Grange will hold the first annual Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 24, from 10am to sunset. Crafters and organizations promoting local agriculture and community preparedness are invited to participate. The Ramona Grange is located at 215 7th Street. For more information, contact Dave Patterson, 760.207.9139.

University Women to Learn About The International Space Station

The next meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Escondido-San Marcos Branch, will be on Saturday, October 17, at 10am, at the Escondido Country Club. Dr. Michael Wiskerchen, Director of the California Space Grant Consortium, will talk about the International Space Station of which he has been instrumental in designing and maintaining. He has had a distinguished career at NASA and UCSD. Visitors are welcome. Cost is $16 for buffet lunch. Call Sandra for reservations, 760.739.0710.

Contemporary Women of North County Presents Third Annual Night of Spirits

Contemporary Women of North County (CWONC), a local women's volunteer and social club, will present its third annual Night of Spirits on Saturday, October 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Vino 100, located in the Grand Plaza, 133 S. Las Posas, Suite 102, in San Marcos. This club fundraiser offers wonderful wine tasting and appetizers for $15 per person, with exciting door prizes and opportunity baskets also available. Interested persons should contact Sandra Teters at 760.294.5521 or visit the club’s website at www.cwonc.org.

Audubon Society Announces Preschool Nature Story Time and General Meeting

The October preschool Nature Story Time at the Audubon Nature Center has moved to the third Monday, October 19, at 10am. All preschoolers 3-5 years old, with an adult, are welcome. In honor of Halloween, story time will be about Spiders - just the friendly ones. There will be an hour of songs, a story, and a craft. The event is free, and is held at the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center, 2202 S. Coast Hwy., Oceanside. Call Mary Ellen at 760.918.6622.

The General Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 21, at 7pm for social and 7:30 program, at the Nature Center, 2202 So. Coast Highway, Oceanside. The program will be "Climate Change in San Diego" and will discuss possible effects on habitat and bird distribution. At the meeting, find out if it's time to start brushing up on tropical bird identification skills. For information, call 760.439.2473.

Rancho Bernardo Fall Festival at 4S Ranch

Sunday, November 1, from 10am to 4pm, the Rancho Bernardo Fall Festival will be held at the 4S Ranch Street Fair, on Camino del Norte at Dove Canyon Road. The 6th Annual Festival will have approximately 250 booths, a stage, a food court, and kid zone.

Booth categories are: Business/Health; Non-Profit; Arts & Crafts; and Food. For detailed information, contact Brianna Svelmoe at the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, 11650 Iberia Place, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92128. Phone 858.487.1767; Fax 858.487.8051, website at www.sdncc.com; or email events@sdncc.com.

Parliamentarian Group Invites you to General Meeting

The Nu Chi Unit of Parliamentarians invites interested persons to attend their meetings and workshops to learn more about Robert's Rules of Order and how to hold productive and valuable meetings for their homeowner associations, clubs, and organizations if they wish to accomplish more from their efforts.

The next general meeting will meet at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Avenue, (at Broadway St.), Escondido, from 1:00 to 3:00pm, Thursday, October 22. The meeting is free. For information, call Jacqueline Marazzi at 760.480.0155 or check the state website at www.ca-parliamentarians.org.

Rancho Bernardo Art Association Announces Showings

Members of the Rancho Bernardo Art Association (RBAA), artist Libby Lolass's artwork will be showing during October at the Incredible Cafe, 11828 Rancho Bernardo Road, 6:30am through dinner everyday. Barbara Siegal will show art at the Pacific Trust Bank, 16536 Bernardo Center Drive, 9am to 6pm, M-Th.; 9-7 on F; and 9-4 on Saturday. The Rancho Bernardo Community Tennis Club will feature artwork of Ren Daniels, from 7:30am to 10:30pm, M-F, at 18402 W. Bernardo Dr., next to the Joslyn Senior Center; and Amy Bekier will show at the Poway Vision Care, 13035 Pomerado Road, Suite C, Poway.

The RBAA invites you to visit them at the Rancho Bernardo Winery, 3330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, on the first Friday of each month from 3:30pm-9pm. If you are interested in artwork and would like to join the RBAA, contact Phyllis Hensperger at 858.675.2262 for membership information. Cost for single membership is $20; couples $25, and students $10.

Escondido Street Faire is this Sunday, October 18th

The Escondido Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Downtown Business Association, will be hosting their 21st year of a grand event, the "Escondido Downtown Street Faire" along Grand Avenue on Sunday, October 18, from 10am to 6pm. This street faire is recognized as the second largest single day event of its kind statewide. The faire, held each May and October, has over 600 vendors. Festivities will include a beer garden, sponsored by "Markstein," and a live band at the corner of Broadway and Grand Avenue.

Booths are still available. Contact Vanessa Lee at 760.745.2125 for an application or email your request to vanessal@escondidochamber.org.

Calling all Critter-loving Kids!

The Escondido Humane Society is inviting girls and boy, ages 6-12, to Critter Kids' Day, a series of workshops on animals and other activities that will be held at the shelter on Saturday, October 24, at the shelter, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. The workshops are designed to be educational and fun for youngsters who love animals. The program has proven to be very popular.

Cost is $8 for one workshop; two workshops are $6/each; three or more are $5/each. Workshops are 50 minutes, and registration is required. For registration and/or information, call Ina Shookhoff at 760.888.2261.

Open House and Artist's Reception Scheduled

You are invited to enjoy "Visual Treats" featuring Ruth Hohberg's artwork, through October 30, at The Main Frame and Art Gallery, 430 Andreasen Drive, Escondido. The Artist's Reception will be on Saturday, October 17, from 5pm to 8pm. Call 760.432.8995 for information.

Republican Club to Hear Joseph Andrews

On Monday, October 19, The Escondido Republican Club will feature Joseph Andrews, founder and president of the Center for Teaching the Constitution. Mr. Andrews currently teaches physics and engineering at Palomar Community College in San Marcos. TERC meets at Cocina Del Charro, 525 No. Quince St., Escondido. Doors open at 11:30am with a buffet lunch at 12Noon. Cost is $12/person. Call Sharon at 760.741.5060 for reservations.

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