CARLSBAD

Chamber marks 100th anniversary with gala
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 100th anniversary with a Roaring Twenties-themed gala from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. There will be refreshments, live music, dancing and games along with an auction. Community members are welcome to attend. Cost is $275; special pricing for tables. Proceeds will benefit the Carlsbad Chamber Community Foundation. Visit carlsbad.org.

Tours offered at Leo Carrillo ranch

The 27-acre Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting, and includes a visitor center in a barn, a theater with exhibits and historical film along with a gift shop and refreshments. Free guided tours are led by docents at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Meet at the welcome kiosk in the parking lot. Free 90-minute botanical walking tours are at 9:30 a.m. on the second Friday of each month. Meet in the parking lot. To confirm the park is open, call (442) 339-5042. Visit carlsbadca.gov.

Rotary puts on annual Oktoberfest

The Carlsbad Rotary Clubs’ 41st annual Oktoberfest Fall Festival is from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, 1050 Cannon Road. Highlights include German meals from Tip Top Meats, live German music and the Bavarian Bier Garten. The Bier Garten will feature a variety of Oktoberfest beers on tap and various wines along with a Stein-holding Competition, Musical Hut Spiel (German musical chairs) and Schnitzelbank (short rhyming verse songs). Attractions include a corn maze, tractor rides, bounce houses and a marigold field. There will be a petting zoo, corn hole, a kids zone, magic and science performances, and a do-it-yourself magic table. The fundraiser is hosted by the Carlsbad Rotary Club and Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club for Carlsbad charities. There is a $10 entry fee to enter into the Carlsbad Strawberry Fields. Parking is free. Visit rotaryoktoberfest.org.

CARMEL VALLEY

One Paseo holds Oktoberfest on Oct. 7

One Paseo’s annual Oktoberfest celebration features craft beers, live Hofbräuhaus music, lawn games and German-inspired bites along with the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Oktoberfest from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 on the lawn behind Harland Brewery at One Paseo, 3725 Paseo Place. The event is for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $35. Visit onepaseo.com/events/octoberfest.

CHULA VISTA

City workshop discusses homeless residents

The city of Chula Vista will conduct a workshop at 4 p.m. Oct. 5 in the City Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Ave., discussing impacts and policies to address the state of unsheltered residents. Staff from the city’s Housing and Homeless Services Department and Homeless Outreach Team will provide information. Visit chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings.

DEL MAR

Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary members are preparing for their annual Baja Style Lobsterfest.

(Courtesy of the Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary)

Annual LobsterFest to benefit area nonprofits

The Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary’s third annual Baja Style LobsterFest will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 14 in the courtyard of the Del Mar Hilton with live music, local craft beer and a tequila tasting for VIP sponsors along with a Baja-style lobster dinner created by Hilton Chef Ricardo Gutierrez. Attendees can bid on auction items ranging from an African safari to a Paris getaway. Proceeds benefit Just in Time for Foster Youth and Casa de Amistad, among other nonprofits. Visit dmsblobsterfest.com.

EL CAJON

The German American Societies of San Diego hold an Oktoberfest celebration the weekends of Sept. 29-Oct. 1 and Oct. 6-8 in El Cajon.

(Nancee E. Lewis / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

German American groups hold Oktoberfest

The German American Societies of San Diego host Oktoberfest in El Cajon for two weekends, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 and Oct. 6-8, at 1017 S. Mollison Ave. An opening day parade with keg tap and the crowning of the 2023 Oktoberfest Queen is at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Enjoy authentic German food and German beers and liquors. Watch traditional folk dancing, compete in games and contests, visit vendor and craft booths, and bring the kids to the Kids’ Zone. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Entry fee is $15 for adults on Fridays and Saturdays, $5 on Sundays. Admission is free for those younger than 21, club members with a current membership, and all active military. Tickets are at bit.ly/3DDgnx8.

Storytelling at museum

The Heritage of the Americas Museum hosts storytelling by Fred Thompson at 1 p.m. Oct. 7 about a day in the life of a Kumeyaay family. Thompson will illustrate the story with historical artifacts. The museum preserves and shares the art and culture of the original peoples of the Americas. Free admission to children with paid adult admission: adults (18 and older), $6 and seniors (55 and older), $4. The museum is at 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West. Call (619) 670-5194 or visit heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com.

ENCINITAS

Concert benefits Maui wildfire victims

A “Masters of Hawaiian Music” benefit concert will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at La Paloma Theatre, 471 S. Coast Highway 101, to help Maui wildfire victims. Proceeds go to Hawaii Community Foundation – Maui Strong Fund. The performers will be Grammy-award winning musicians George Kahumoku, Led Kaapana and Jeff Peterson. The event is for all ages. Tickets are $75 at eventbrite.com/e/masters-of-hawaiian-music-benefit-concert-for-maui-tickets-711703924597.

A view of the “Savage Gardens” exhibit.

(Courtesy of Tork Collaborative Arts Inc.)

‘Savage Gardens’ exhibit runs through Oct. 29

The San Diego Botanic Garden hosts the traveling exhibition “Savage Gardens: The Real and Imaginary World of Carnivorous Plants” through Oct. 29 at 300 Quail Gardens Drive. The exhibit features hundreds of live carnivorous plants, along with bigger-than-life re-creations of several species, so visitors can learn about the plants up close from a bugs-eye perspective. The three large artistic installations will be in the Botanic Garden’s Dickinson Family Education Conservatory along with live plants that eat insects. Admission is $10-$18; free for garden members. Reservations are required. Entrance to the exhibition includes access to the rest of the garden during the visit. Reservations are required at sdbg.org/exhibitions-public-programs/savage-gardens.

Vista Hills Chorus recruiting singers

The Vista Hills Chorus is opening its rehearsals to singers for holiday performances. The chorus practices holiday music from 7 to 9 p.m. followed by its regular repertoire from 9 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at the Church of Christ, 926 Second St. Visitors are welcome. Call (619) 508-2480 or email [email protected]. Visit vistahillschorus.weebly.com.

ESCONDIDO

Folk music concert set for Oct. 8 at church

The Folk Collection will perform at 2 p.m Oct. 8 at First Congregational Church, 1800 N. Broadway, hosted by the Hidden Valley Community Concert Association. The group of three male singers will sing classic 1960s folk songs. Tickets are $30; $20 for seniors and veterans and military; $10 for students and free for children 12 and younger. students. Visit hiddenvalleyccaescondido.info.

Fall Fest at church open to all

United Women in Faith at Escondido First United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in the church patio, 341 S. Kalmia St. Homemade items, including home decor and gifts, will be sold along with homemade pickles, jams and baked goods. The event is open to all; admission is free. Sales are cash only. Visit fumcescondido.org.

Hawaiian concert, dance benefits foundation

A Hawaiian concert at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at The Ritz Theater will benefit the local nonprofit Pili Foundation, which promotes Hawaiian/Polynesian culture. The concert will feature a Hawaiian dance. Tickets are $32-$80. Doors open at 5 p.m.; 4 p.m. for VIP. A VIP reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Visit pilifoundation.org.

FALLBROOK

Scarecrow Days are back in October

Fallbrook Scarecrow Days will be held Oct. 1-31. Scarecrows will be displayed at businesses and residences throughout Fallbrook. The ScareCREW, a volunteer group from the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, assisted in designing and building scarecrows. The Scarecrow Kids Corner will be held every Saturday through Oct. 7 at the Farmers Market on Main Avenue. A scarecrow scavenger hunt is planned for Oct. 9-23. Visit fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

JULIAN

Church puts on Oktoberfest

Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church hosts its annual Oktoberfest fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at 2814 B St. The event features live German music, brats, beer, desserts, cake and pie walks, bingo and carnival games. There will be a silent auction and raffles. Visit stelizabethjulian.org.

LA MESA

50th annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1

The annual La Mesa Oktoberfest celebrates its 50th year with free German-themed festivities for all ages from 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 30 and noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 in the La Mesa Village with German Polka bands, brass musicians and indie rock jams, dancing, “Glücklich” Games and a food court with traditional German food, including giant pretzels, bratwurst and schnitzel among other fare. An Artisanal Market will feature more than 100 vendors with handmade items. Biergarten passes are from $5-$45. Visit lamesaoktoberfest.org.

NORTH COUNTY

Catholic Widows and Widowers group holds social activities

The Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County, which fosters friendships through various social activities, will hold these events.

Reservations are required for all events at (818) 665-8150. Visit cwwnc.com.

OCEANSIDE

Oceanside Museum of Art holds gala

The Oceanside Museum of Art holds its OMA Rising 2023 Gala on Oct. 28 at the Seabird Resort. The evening, a “fusion of art and life,” will include performances and live entertainment, live and silent auctions, and an exhibit of visual art. The gala will commemorate OMA’s “journey as an institution.” Proceeds support the museum’s programs, which bring the community together to “explore the art and stories of Southern California artists.” General admission tickets cost $350; after-party tickets are $75 from 8 to 11 p.m. only. Visit oma-online.org.

Veterans advisory group meets Oct. 2

The Veterans Association of North County veterans advisory committee meets from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 2 in the VANC Resource Center, 1617 Mission Ave. The speakers include Andrew Hall, Veteran Affairs Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention; Adrienne McKechnie, VA Medical Foster Home program coordinator; and RanDee McLain, San Diego Operation Dress Code program manager. Visit vanc.me.

Events planned in recognition of Banned Books Week

The North San Diego County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosts a week of activities in recognition of the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week, Oct. 1-7. The national theme of the event is “Let Freedom Read!” Activities are free, except the Banned Books Brunch/Panel Discussion from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave. Tickets for the brunch, which costs $40, are at eventbrite.com/e/freedom-to-read-banned-books-week-october-7th-brunchpanel-discussion-tickets-717986195037. For a schedule of activities, visit dstnsdcac.org.

Two free lectures at MiraCosta College

The LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) group at MiraCosta College presents two free lectures Oct. 6 at Building T200, on the Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive. At 1 p.m., “The Artist Winslow Homer” will be presented by Robin Douglas from the Oceanside Museum of Art. At 2:30, Casey Gauntt will discuss his book “The Best Dam Man” and will tell the story of San Diegan Harvey Slocum (1887-1961), who built some of the world’s biggest dams between 1917 and 1961, including the Lake Hodges Dam. Parking permits are required. Visit miracosta.edu/community/life.html.

RAMONA

Open house at fire station

An open house is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Fire Station 80, 829 Vicente Road, hosted by San Diego County Fire and Cal Fire. The family-friendly event includes fire extinguisher training, a bulldozer tour and a chance to meet first responders. Visit sdcounty.ca.gov.

Motorcycle Rally and Oktoberfest

The Ramona Chamber of Commerce presents the Ramona Motorcycle Rally and Oktoberfest from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m Oct. 7-8 at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center and Fairgrounds, 421 Aqua Lane. Oct. 7 will feature flat track motorcycle races in the dirt of the rodeo arena put on by Hell on Wheels MC, followed by three bands performing in the pavilion. There will be Oktoberfest beers and local craft beers, food and merchandise vendors. Oct. 8 features the seventh annual Custom Motorcycle Show and biker rodeo with motorcycle games. Admission is $10 per day or $15 for both days. Proceeds go the chamber’s scholarship programs. Visit ramonachamber.com/motorcycle-events.

RANCHO BERNARDO

Parkinson’s Support Group meets Oct. 2

The Inland North County Parkinson’s Support Group for people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners meets from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 2 at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, in the Parish Hall. The speaker is Doris Flood, who owns Personally Fit and will give a presentation on “Exercise and Falls.” Discussion sessions will follow the presentation. Call (760) 749-8234 or (760) 518-1963.

Church holds preschool craft fair Oct. 13

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church holds its preschool’s 36th annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at 17010 Pomerado Road. There will be shopping, a bake sale, and an opportunity drawing. Vendors and volunteers are sought. Email [email protected].

Drive-thru grocery collection at church

A drive-thru nonperishable grocery collection takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 7 at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, to replenish the food pantry at New Day Urban Ministries, which helps families in need and homeless folks. Items needed include canned soups, fruits, meats, vegetables, sauces and canned meals along with oatmeal and cereals. Visit rbcommunity.org.

Faith and Blue resource fair for families Oct. 5

A free Faith and Blue Community Resource Fair for Families themed “Building Bridges and Breaking Biases” will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 as part of the Faith and Blue initiative, hosted by the Poway and Ramona sheriff’s departments and POINT Interfaith Team at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15750 Bernardo Heights Parkway. Area residents can learn about community resources and meet local law enforcement officers. Capt. Nancy Blanco from the Poway Sheriff’s Station will discuss “Safety and Situational Awareness Tips for Children and Parents.” There will be a youth resource table and activities. Call (858) 487-8885.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Choir recruiting children ages 4-10

The Village Church Children’s Choir is recruiting kids ages 4-10. Participants learn basic music skills, vocal technique and teamwork. The choir is directed by Calieanne Grossheim, who also serves as assistant to the artistic director at San Diego Women’s Chorus and sings with the San Diego Choral Group SACRA/PROFANA. Rehearsals are at 5:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias. There is no cost to join.
Email [email protected].

SAN DIEGO

Annual Paddle for Clean Water on Oct. 1

The 31st annual Paddle for Clean Water, hosted by the nonprofit Surfrider Foundation of San Diego County, is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Ocean Beach Pier, 1850 Ocean Front St. The community gathering raises awareness and money to protect clean water and beaches throughout San Diego County. The noncompetitive paddle is open to swimmers and paddlers in all kinds of watercraft ranging from surfboards and stand-up paddleboards to kayaks. Highlights include free beach yoga, refreshments and live music. Register at sandiego.surfrider.org/paddle.

OB Oktoberfest returns Oct. 6-7

The Ocean Beach Oktoberfest returns Oct. 6-7 at the Ocean Beach Pier parking lot, 5099 Newport Ave. The two-day event will feature Oktoberfest-themed contests and games (a Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest competition, a traditional stein-holding contest), brat eating, and live music from local and nationally touring artists, including Afroman, Ballyhoo!, Paging the 90s, Band of Gringos. There will be a 4:20 happy hour and OFest drag show. Guests ages 21 and older can enjoy the beer garden featuring traditional German brews, local beer, wine and spirits. O.B.’s Veterans Plaza will be home to the family-friendly area organized by the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association with vendors and Oktoberfest activities. Proceeds will benefit the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, The Peninsula Alliance and The Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. Hours are 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and noon to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets are $10 at the door. VIP tickets for $49 can be bought ahead of time at oboktoberfest.com and include entrance, a 1-liter “OB Oktoberfest” mug filled with two beers, and access to a VIP area.

Casa Familiar celebrates 50th anniversary

Casa Familiar celebrates its 50th anniversary from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, with Casa Fest 2023, a music and arts festival featuring musical performances by Mara Sulu with Revival, Liquid Blue, Mariachi Internacional de San Diego, La Diabla, La Ronda Machetera, and Nortec Collective: Bostich + Fussible. The 21-plus-only event includes art vendors, DJs, food and drinks. Proceeds support the programs of nonprofit Casa Familiar, which serves South San Diego County, providing more than 40 bilingual programs and services. Tickets are $60; VIP, $150 at casafamiliar.org/casafest.

Taste of North Park set for Oct. 7

Taste of North Park, the 12th annual celebration of the neighborhood’s food-and-beverage scene, is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 featuring more than 40 area restaurants, breweries, cafes and retail stores, including Michelin Guide-recognized Mabel’s Gone Fishing. Tickets are $65 for both food and beverage tastings, $45 for food only, and $30 for beverages only, while supplies last. Participants can pick up their punch cards at Haven (3381 30th St.), Louisiana Purchase (2305 University Ave.), or North Park Mini Park (3812 29th St.). Parking is in the North Park Garage at 3829 29th St. The event is accessible by MTS bus lines. Visit tixr.com/groups/tasteofnorthpark/events/taste-of-north-park-2023-75789.

Free family-oriented nature hike

A Mission Trails Regional Park guide will lead a free family-oriented wildlife tracking nature walk on the Oak Grove Loop Trail from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 7. Hikers will learn how to identify tracks and other signs left behind by the park’s seldom-seen wildlife. Walks start from the front of the Visitor Center on the first Saturday of every month at 8:30 a.m. No reservations required. Wear hat, long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring water. Sunscreen is recommended. Walks are canceled if raining. Visit mtrp.org.

Free guided nature hikes at Mission Trails

A Mission Trails Regional Park guide leads free nature walks starting at the Visitor Center, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays with information on the plants, animals, geology, history and ecology of the park. Hikers can see the park’s Oak Grove Loop and visit the Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park. Visit mtrp.org/events.

Foundation holds Breast Cast exhibit, auction

The Keep A Breast Foundation hosts its 2023 Breast Cast Exhibition and virtual auction from 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 7 at Fall Brewing Co. to mark Breast Cancer Prevention Month. The event features 20 breast sculptures created by breast cancer survivors, local artists and community members. The opening night and virtual auction start on Oct. 7, with the auction taking place on Instagram via @brewbiesfest. Fall Brewing will also debut a limited-edition pink lager, dubbed “Check Yourself” after the Keep A Breast Foundation’s call-to-action phrase. There will be a food truck. Visit fallbrewingcompany.com.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Upcoming blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold blood drives in the following parking lots (unless otherwise noted):

• First United Methodist Church, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at 1200 E. H St., Chula Vista.
• Skyline Hills Branch Library, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at 7900 Paradise Valley Road, San Diego.
• Madison High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 in Room 101 at 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego.
• Dove Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.
• City of Encinitas, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at 160 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas.
• City of San Marcos, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos.
• St. Paul’s PACE – Encinitas, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at 304 Seacrest Way, Encinitas.
• St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at 6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad.
• In Memory of Scott, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at 601 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside.
• Skyline Church – Rancho San Diego, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at 11330 Campo Road, La Mesa.
• Grocery Outlet, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 9 at 1101 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook.
• Westminster Seminary California, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at 1725 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido.
• North Coast Church, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at 2405 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista.
• The Island at Carlsbad, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at 5806 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad.

Donors must be 17 and older, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in good health. Photo identification is required. To make an appointment or find more drives, call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Volunteers sought to join crisis team

The Trauma Intervention Programs of San Diego, aka TIP, is looking for volunteers to join crisis teams and support trauma victims at emergency scenes. TIP is especially in need of volunteers in East County communities along with National City and Coronado. No experience is necessary; training will be provided. Training Academy and registration information is at tipsandiego.org or (855) TIPSD-HELP (855-847-7343).

SAN MARCOS

Harvest festival coming up

The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce presents its annual 31st Harvest Fest with more than 200 artisans, crafters, retailers and nationwide vendors along with a beer and wine garden and live entertainment on two stages is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 on Via Vera Cruz, between San Marcos Boulevard and Grand Avenue. A Kids Festival features inflatables and carnival rides. A variety of culinary creations will be sold. Visit chamber.sanmarcoschamber.com.

Antique buffs gather for meeting

El Camino Real Questers will meet at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Lake San Marcos clubroom, 1105 La Bonita Drive. The program will be on “Designs of Maureen Love Calvert.” Questers is an international organization that fosters an appreciation of antiques and collectibles, and encourages the restoration of antiquities and historical sites. The chapter meets on the second Monday of each month, except in the summer. Visitors are welcome. Call (760) 591-3581.

Formerly homeless fitness entrepreneur shares story

Jeannine Coulter, a fitness entrepreneur and host of “Chasing Heroine: An Addiction Recovery Podcast,” will give a presentation at 6 p.m. Oct. 9 in the University Student Union Ballroom as part of California State University San Marcos’ Arts And Lectures Program. Coulter will share her personal story of addiction and homelessness and her recovery journey that embraced physical exercise, gratitude and spirituality, in hopes her story will help others. Admission is free for Cal State San Marcos students, faculty, staff and alumni, and $5 for the public. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/694380068477?aff=oddtdtcreator.

SANTEE

Fire Department holds Open House

The Santee Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention Week with its annual Santee Fire Department Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Station 4 at 8950 Cottonwood Ave. Firefighters will give demonstrations and tours. There will be fire prevention and first-aid educational activities for all ages, including information on smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Visit cityofsanteeca.gov.

SOLANA BEACH

Attendees of the Seacrest Foundation’s 211 Club Patron Recognition Party included, from left, Inge Feinswog, Elana Schiff, Ellen Addleson and Jean Gaylis.

(Photo by J.DIXX PHOTOGRAPHY)

Seacrest Foundation recognizes efforts to help elderly community members in need

The Seacrest Foundation recently held its 211 Club Patron Recognition Party to bring together community members who support the care of elderly residents in need at Seacrest Village Retirement Communities and through the Seacrest at Home program. Patrons of The 211 Club are known as “Visionaries of Jewish Eldercare,” who have made made individual contributions of $1,000 annually for the charitable care of frail and elderly community members in financial need. The evening event, which has not been held since 2019 because of the pandemic, was held at the Solana Beach home of Mayo and Jeffrey Strauss, owner and executive chef of Pamplemousse Grille in Solana Beach. The celebration, which included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres dinner and sweet treats, drew 150 guests. Visit seacrestvillage.org/seacrest-foundation.

Fashion show and luncheon benefit neurological research

The San Dieguito Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee will hold a fashion show and luncheon fundraiser, presenting fashions from Chico’s, on Oct. 10 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Before the lunch, there will be vendor shopping starting at 10:30 a.m. from six additional stores and boutiques. The luncheon and show are at noon. Proceeds benefit the Brandeis University BNC Sustaining the Mind Fund, which supports scholarships and research in neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Cost is $55. RSVP by Oct. 3 at [email protected].

VALLEY CENTER

Hispanic heritage exhibit at museum

The Valley Center History Museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibit featuring the first families of Valley Center and Pauma Valley. The exhibit honors Jose Maria Orozco and his wife, Guadalupe Alvarado, who were given 13,298 acres in 1845 and settled on land they named Rancho Guejito; and Jose Antonio Serrano and his wife, Rafaela Aguilar, who were deeded 13,310 acres of land in 1844 and developed property they called Rancho Pauma, according to the museum’s records. Both land grants were issued by the then governors of Mexican California, Pio Pico and Manuel Micheltorena. Visitors to the museum can also learn about Julian Nava, “the first Mexican American named to serve as United States Ambassador to Mexico,” and Maria Juana de Los Angeles, “one of only 12 women among 800 men who was granted an 1845 Mexican Land Grant she called Rancho Cuca.” The museum is open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 29200 Cole Grade Road. Visit vchistory.org or call (760) 749-2993.

VISTA

Woman’s Club hosts founder of Angel Faces

The Woman’s Club of Vista will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 11 at Shadowridge Golf Club. The guest speaker will be Lesia Cartelli, founder and CEO of Angel Faces, a national nonprofit that provides healing retreats and ongoing support to girls and young women with severe injuries from burns or trauma. Angel Faces is among the nonprofits the Woman’s Club of Vista supports. The club marks 107 years of service in the community and is a member of the international General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The meeting and luncheon is $25. RSVP by Oct. 4 to [email protected].

Garden club to hear presentation on ‘fat plants’

“Growing Caudiciform ‘Fat Plants’” will be the topic of a presentation during the Vista Garden Club meeting Oct. 6 at the Jim Porter Recreation Center, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. The speaker is Al Klein, owner of Botanic Wonders Nursery, who specializes in cycads, rare succulents and other exotic plants. Fingertip lunch is at noon followed by the business meeting at 12:30 p.m. and program at 1:45 p.m. Visit californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub.

Veterans Art Project holds open house, potluck

Locally based nonprofit Veterans Art Project hosts a free Raku Night and open house with a potluck dinner for service members, their families and caregivers from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 13 at 2422 Cades Way. Bring a dish to share for the potluck. The nonprofit hosts free fall classes for service members, their families and caregivers. Visit vetart.org.

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