OASIS offers classes
ESCONDIDO —- OASIS is offering classes at the Joslyn SeniorCenter, 210 Park Ave. There is a $10 processing fee per trimester.The office is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.Register at 760-796-6020. The classes are:
— May 24 from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m.: “Learn When and How to Say No”with instructor Barbara Hynal. Learn some valuable tools to teachyou how to stop being a pushover and learn to say no. Class costs$4.
— May 25 from 10 a.m. to noon: “Culinary Sculpture Hands-onWorkshop” with instructor Sue Wagner. Learn the secrets of Thaifruit and vegetable carving. A $10 materials fee is payable toinstructor. Class costs $10.
— May 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.: “Symbology: The Language of theSpirit” with instructor Linda Glas. Learn about what symbols are,how to read them and what they mean. Class costs $5.
— May 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.: “Friday Foodies: Summer Salads”with personal chef, Dory Solomon. The class is a demo and tastingsof summer salads.A $5 fee for the cost of food is payable toinstructor. Class fee is $5.
Playhouse to perform at library
ESCONDIDO —- Patio Playhouse Community Theater will perform”Night Music” at 2 p.m. May 22 in the Turrentine Room at theEscondido Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Favorite numbers to beperformed include Broadway show tunes to classic pop tunes. Earlyarrival is encouraged to ensure seating. Call 760-738-1472 or visitescondido.org/library. Visit patioplayhouse.com.
4-H club to meet
ESCONDIDO —- The San Marcos Wranglers 4-H club will meet at 4p.m. May 22 at 1019 Deodar Road. The agenda includes the fundraiserresults, planning year ending events and jam making party. Call760-224-2483.
Scholarships presented to students
ESCONDIDO —- The Escondido Emblem Club 161 presentedscholarships for $500 to David Donald Bettes, a senior at EscondidoHigh School; $500 to Jacqueline Hirst, a senior at San Pasqual HighSchool; and $250 to Taylor Dube, a senior at Oceanside High School.Call 760-297-1367.
Glass exhibit on tap
FALLBROOK —- The Fallbrook Art Center will hold the 13thannual “Galaxy of Glass” exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m. May 23 throughJune 27 at 103 S. Main. A reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. May 22at the center. This exhibition showcases a broad spectrum ofhandmade glass created by artists and artisans across the region.Works for sale include sculpture, vessels, jewelry, lamps,paperweights, perfumers, functional ware-created using a myriad ofprocesses including blown, torched, slumped, fused and cast. Theart center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday andnoon to 3 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $5 for members and fee foractive military and children 18 and younger. Call 760-728-1414 orvisit fallbrookartcenter.org.
Exhibition to be held
FALLBROOK —- The Fallbrook Art Center will host the 13thannual Galaxy of Glass in the Janice Griffiths Gallery from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays May23 through June 27 at 103 S. Main St. An opening reception is from5 to 7 p.m. May 22. Show admission is $5 for members and free foractive military and individuals 18 and younger. The cost is $10 fornonmembers. Visit fallbrookartcenter.org.
Dog shows on tap
VALLEY CENTER —- The Valley Center-Mt. Palomar Kennel Clubwill hold two AKC-sanctioned all-breed dog shows from 8:30 a.m. to5 p.m. May 22-23 at Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road. Manyvendors will be at the site with doggy things for both you and yourpet. The Lyons Club of Valley Center will hold an all-you-can-eatpancake breakfast both mornings of the shows. Call 760-727-0689 or760-749-4100.
Hike to explore Pamo Valley
RAMONA —- Join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy for ahike exploring Pamo Valley from noon to 4:30 p.m. May 23 in Ramona.Hikers will view a rose quartz mine in Carney Canyon and learnabout San Diego’s gem mining history. The hike is 6.4 miles,moderately strenuous for intermediate hikers and strenuous forbeginners. Bring water, sun protection and be prepared for changingweather. The cost for new members is $50; $35 for current members.Space is limited. Reserve online at sdrvc.org, emailhikes@sdrvc.org or call 858-674-2275, ext. 12. Take Highway 78 Eastto Haverford Road. Turn left, then a sharp left onto Pamo Road.Drive approximately 7-8 miles to the Cleveland National ForestTrailhead (see sign). Meet at the trailhead gate.
Gymkhana show on tap
SAN MARCOS —- The San Marcos Wranglers 4-H club will host agymkhana show for 4-H kids enrolled in a horse project at 9 a.m.May 23 at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive. Registrationbegins at 8 a.m. Call 760 224-2483.
Folk music concert set
POWAY —- The city of Poway and San Diego Folk Heritage presentfolk artist Bill Staines at 7 p.m. May 23 in Templars Hall, OldPoway Park, 14134 Midland road. Tickets are $15 for members and $18for nonmembers, available at the door. Call 858-566-4040 or visitsdfolkheritage.org.
Class on self-hypnosis offered
POWAY —- OASIS is offering a class taught by DeniseBudden-Potts, “Self-Hypnosis for Personal Change, Health andRelaxation,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 24 at Temple Adat Shalom,15905 Pomerado Road. The class defines hypnosis as focusedawareness, a state of deep absorption in which your unconscious andconscious mind balance to direct your mind-body-spirit towards adesired goal. Register at the OASIS office 210 Park Ave., Escondidoor online at oasisnet.org/escondido. There is a $10 processing feeper trimester. The class fee is $5. Call 760-796-6020.
Under-age drinking town hall forum
CARMEL VALLEY —- Jann Williams, president Palomar Council ofPTA and Linda Vanderveen, member of the Poway Unified SchoolDistrict Board of Education will speak on under-age drinking at thetown hall forum from 5:15 to 7 p.m. May 24 at the Carmel MountainRanch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center, 10152 Rancho Carmel Road.Youth members of the Underage Drinking Subcommittee with TheCommunity Alliance for Escondido will present their student-madevideo PSA. Community leaders and prevention specialists will be onhand to lead table discussions about preventing under-age drinking.Call 858-391-9303.
Tony Hawk to ‘Get In The Game’
ENCINITAS —- The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce will “ASporting Life —- Get In The Game” featuring legendaryskateboarder Tony Hawk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23 at Oak CrestMiddle School, 675 Balour Drive. The event will feature Tony and 25world-class action sports athletes performing tricks and routineson Tony’s own halfpipe ramp. Games and activities for children andparents will also take place. More than $5,000 in raffle prizeswill be given away. Proceeds will benefit three local charities:the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts andStar/Pal. Tickets are $10, $8 for military and seniors, childrenunder age 5 are free. Children under age 12 must be accompanied byan adult. For tickets, visit the chamber at 859 Second St., ore-mail david@dmirisch.com.
Festival celebration on tap
VISTA —- St. Francis Catholic Church will host the annualFestival Celebration from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 23 at 525 W.Vista Way. Event will feature food booths, beer and margaritagarden, stage performances and children’s activities including apetting zoo, pony rides, airbrush tattoos, giant inflatable slide,human spheres, gladiator joust, KiddieLand and more. Discountedride wristbands are available. Drawings to win a total of more than$2,450 in cash prizes will also be held. Call 760-630-7960.
Time collectors to meet
VISTA —- The North County Chapter of the National Associationof Watch and Clock Collectors will meet at 6 p.m. May 23 at theGloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Themeeting offers a mart, program and show and tell featuringrestorations of timepieces by members. Free assessments oftimepieces relating to condition, manufacture, and restoration willbe offered. Call 760-743-4448.
Golf tournament to benefit veterans
VISTA —- Vista’s Military Order of Cooties, Put Tent 40 branchof the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 7041 will host the 10thannual Golf Tournament fundraiser at 9 a.m. June 5 at the FallbrookGolf Club, 2757 Gird Road. Entry fee is $75 per player and includes18 holes of golf, cart, one prime rib or chicken dinner, one rangetoken, complimentary drink tokens and other bonus tokens.Additional guest meals will be available for $20 per person. Holesponsors are available for $50 per hole. Proceeds will benefit thegroup’s work with hospitalized veterans. Reserve by May 22 at760-727-8170 or 760-724-7041 or e-mail CootieGolf@vfw7041.com.
Bike safety fair slated for kids
VISTA —- The Vista Optimist Club will hold a Bike Rodeo andSafety Fair for kindergarten through fifth-grade students from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5 at 600 Optimist Way. Event will feature anobstacle course, bike safety discussions, helmet and bike checks,bike activities and more. Must bring bike and helmet toparticipate; no scooters, skateboards or rollerblades allowed.Parents must be present and must sign a waiver for student toparticipate. Prizes will be given to the first 100 participants.Lunch is $2.50. Proceeds will be donated to Monte Vista ElementaryPTA and Alamosa Park Elementary PTA in Vista. Call760-518-4276.
PFLAG to meet
CARLSBAD —- Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians andGays (PFLAG) will meet at 2 p.m. May 23 at the Pilgrim UCC Church,2020 Chestnut Ave. The group will discuss lesbian, gay, bisexualand transgender issues, particularly how they disrupt familyrelationships. Call 760-433-0333.
Theatre to host ‘Children’ auditions
CARLSBAD —- The Carlsbad Community Theatre will host auditionsfor ages 10 to adult for “Children of Eden” from 5 to 9 p.m. May 24at Valley Middle School, 1645 Magnolia Ave., Rooms 101 and 103.Bring sheet music in correct key for a 1-minute or less song; notape recorders or a capella; bring three non-returnable headshotsand resumes; and be prepared to dance. Actors under the age of 17must have taken a Carlsbad Community Theatre workshop to beeligible to audition. To reserve a time slot, call 760-431-0023 ore-mail gshornung@yahoo.com. Visit carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com.
Women to serve pancakes
OCEANSIDE —- The Woman’s Club of Oceanside will host the AllYou Can Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit Camp Fire USA from 9 to 11a.m. June 12 at 1606 Missouri Ave. Reserve at 760-722-8318 or760-722-5616.
Adventurers to visit Disney Concert Hall
OCEANSIDE —- The Tri-City Adventures travel group will visitLos Angeles to see the California Philharmonic perform at theDisney Concert Hall July 25. Concert will feature works fromOscar-winning composer John Williams and “The Ring.” Cost is $98per person which includes transportation, performance, gratuitiesand lunch at Tam O Shanter Inn. Reserved seating will be in theCenter Terrace section. For reservations, times and directions tothe meeting location, call 760-433-1635 or e-mailtricityadventures@cox.net by June 5.
Seniors to ballroom dance
OCEANSIDE —- The El Corazon Senior Center will hold a ballroomdance featuring music by Encore from 2 to 4 p.m. May 23 at 3302Senior Center Drive. Admission is $5 for age 55 and older. Reserveat 760-435-5250.
College to host concert
OCEANSIDE —- MiraCosta College will host the “Hurrah! It’sSpring!” concert by the North Coast Symphony Orchestra at 2 p.m.May 23 in the college concert hall, 1 Barnard Drive, Bldg. 2400.Dan Swem will lead the orchestra in performances of Aaron Copland’s”Appalachian Spring” and Vivaldi’s “Spring” concerto. Admission is$10; $8 for students and seniors. Reserve at 760-795-6815 or visitmiracosta.edu/events.
Vampire Book Club to meet
OCEANSIDE —- The Vampire Book Club for sixth- through12th-graders will meet at 3:30 p.m. May 24 at the Mission Library,3861 Mission Ave. and will meet at 3:30 p.m. May 26 at the CivicCenter Library, 330 N. Coast Highway. Call 760-435-5640 or visitci.oceanside.ca.us.
Meet the artists at OMA
OCEANSIDE —- The Oceanside Museum of Art will hold the exhibittitled “Impressions of Southern California” featuring artists RobinHall and Jeff Yeomans May 25 through July 11 at 704 Pier View Way.A “Meet the Artists” event will be held at 2 p.m. June 12. Artistswill discuss the artistic process behind their artwork. Admissionis $8; $5 for seniors; and free for students, military and theirdependants. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday throughSaturday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 760-435-3720 or visitoma-online.org.
