Events
Maintain and preserve: The San Diego Audubon Society is recruiting volunteers for a work party, 9 a.m.-noon tomorrow at the Audubon Nature Preserve, 2437 Hutchison St., Vista. The 11-acre site needs native plants restored, dead plant material raked, irrigation line trenches backfilled and brush cleared. Volunteers should wear comfortable working clothes and a hat. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. (619) 682-7200.
Lecture of the week: Manoj Chalam will talk about “symbolisms of Hindu and Buddhist Deities,” 10 a.m. Tuesday at Remington Club II, 16925 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. The lecture is presented by the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $5 members, $7 nonmembers. (858) 487-0464.
Help for parents: The San Diego County Department of Child Support Services offers child support assistance in North County. A new-case orientation will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista. It is designed to assist parents in establishing a child support case or enforcing an existing support order. (619) 236-7600.
Tuesday film: The Escondido Public Library's First Tuesday film series will feature “Edges of the Lord,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. This film depicts a Jewish boy in occupied Poland during the 1940s who is hidden from the Nazis with the aid of a local priest. The boy poses as a farmer's Catholic nephew. (760) 839-4601.
Drinking forum: A community forum about underage drinking will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Avo Theater, 303 Main St., Vista. Several panelists will speak about issues pertaining to teen drinking. (760) 415-7123.
Honoring veterans: Escondido Art Association and Artists Gallery will present its annual exhibit “Honor Our Veterans.” The exhibit opens Wednesday and runs through Dec. 2 at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave., Escondido. There will be a dinner reception from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 11. (760) 489-0338.
Benefit concert: Carol Channing will present her one-woman show, “The First 80 Years are the Hardest,” 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. VIP tickets: $150, includes premium seating and reception with Channing; other tickets range from $20-$55. (760) 839-4138.
Meetings
Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department: The meeting is at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Fire Department, 21610 Crestline Drive.
American Association of Retired Persons: Chapter 239 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oak Crest Park Drive. Entertainment will feature the Sunset Strummers. (760) 603-0869.
Senior Anglers: Peter Piconi, a San Diego fly-fishing expert, will speak at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane. (760) 435-5250.
Oceanside Newcomers and Friends: The monthly coffee is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 2001 El Camino Real, Oceanside. (760) 433-4988.
Women's American ORT: The Ocean Hills chapter will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista. Navy Cmdr. Joel Newman, a chaplain and rabbi, will talk about officiating for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur in the Far East and the Persian Gulf. Cost: $17. (760) 724-2302.
Escondido Rotary: Members will meet at 12:10 p.m. Nov. 7 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.
TARA: This support group for family members of someone who suffers from borderline personality disorder will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Carlsbad Community church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad. (760) 729-2331.
California Society of Enrolled Agents: The Palomar chapter will present “Birth of an Entity to the Death of an Entity,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane. Cost: $100 members, $115 nonmembers. (760) 940-8098.
North County Parkinson's: The support group meets at 10 a.m. at the Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. The program will be presented by a Tri-City Medical Center nutritionist. (760) 940-2763.
Woman's Club of Vista: “Heroes of 76,” a group within National Sojourners, will present “Building the American Flag,” 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Vista Valley Country Club, 29354 Vista Valley Drive, Vista.
Oceanside Republican Women: The meeting is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside. Eileen Turk, Oceanside park and recreation director, will talk about the city parks and El Corazon. Cost: $13, includes lunch. (760) 439-8148.
Carlsbad Newcomers: The antiques group of the Newcomers will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Marilyn Kasperick. The topic will be old coins of any type. (760) 944-6066.
Planning for college: This program will help parents plan for their child's college education, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at La Costa Canyon High School, 3451 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad. Topics include applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA/Profile process. (858) 566-9236.
Fruit cakes: The RB Lions Club is selling “Claxton Georgia Fruit Cakes,” available at the Rancho Bernardo Senior Services office, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Cost: $3.75 for one or a box of three for $11. Proceeds will be used for programs for the blind. (858) 487-2640.
Workshops
Honoring end-of-life choices: Psychiatrist Stanley A. Terman, director of Caring Advocates, will conduct a seminar, “Trusting Circles of Our Ultimate Transition.” He will talk about how to ensure end-of-life medical decisions are honored, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday at the Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. (760) 431-2233.
Draw and paint: Learn landscape, composition, depth and perspective in this workshop offered from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Cost: $50. (760) 436-3036.
Art exhibit: The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild will open its new exhibit, “Festive Expressions,” Tuesday at 6004 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. The exhibit runs through Dec. 22. (858) 759-3545.
Strumming along: Guitar classes are being offered from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane. Cost: $7 a class or $20 for four classes. (760) 941-1432.
Encaustic art: This is the art of melting a special wax made of resin and beeswax to obtain a finished piece of art. Carol Murphy will teach her technique from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18, or 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Stamping Details, 14009 Midland Road, Poway. Cost: $32. (858) 513-8024.
Health / fitness
They want your blood: The San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile will take donations from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at Sony Electronics Inc., Building 5, 16550 Via Esprillo, Rancho Bernardo. Donors will receive a Beanie Baby. (619) 296-6393.
Stress release: The Complementary Therapies Program at the Elizabeth Hospice is offering a stress-release class, 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 19 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. The tai chi and qigong stress release integrates mind and body with an emphasis on deep breathing and mental imagery. Cost: $1 per class. (760) 737-2050.
Stay fit: Carlsbad Recreation Department is offering Hi/Lo Plus fitness classes for those 15 years and older. Class meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 30 at the Stagecoach Community Center, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad. Cost: $35 for residents, $45 nonresidents. (760) 602-4680.
Shoot the flu bug: Palomar Pomerado Health will give flu shots from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Resurrection, 1445 Conway Drive, Escondido. Cost: $15. (858) 675-5018.
Just for kids
Lap sit story time: Parents with children from birth to 24 months can participate in story time, 10:15 a.m. Monday at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Free. (760) 839-4837.
Alzheimer's education: Patrons of Special Care For Special Seniors Foundation will show the animated cartoon “The Adventures of Sidecar Ole and Tazzmo.” Designed for children 5-11, the cartoon will teach children about the value of all people, regardless of their age or disabilities. The film will be shown at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Valley Center Library, 29200 Cole Grade Road. Free. (619) 865-7019.
Senior living
Legal eagles: Rancho Bernardo Senior Services will offer free legal advice by a local attorney on Nov. 13 at 16769 Bernardo Center Drive. For an appointment, call (858) 487-2640.
Miscellaneous
In our own voice: The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers free presentations to civic groups, consumer groups, schools, churches and hospitals. The purpose is to educate the public about what it means to have a mental illness. (760) 722-3754.
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