Friends of the Library hold book sale

ESCONDIDO ---- The Friends of the Escondido Library will hold a half-price sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Turrentine Room at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. The sale includes hardback and paperback books, classics, modern classics, signed books, vintage collectible books, collector books, and foreign language books. There will also be a large assortment of DVDs, videos, CDs, LPs and audio books, as well as maps and magazines. Nonfiction books will be sorted by subject. Look for your favorite genres, including cookbooks, gardening, diet and exercise, travel, self-help and art. Proceeds support the library's book and media collections and programs for children, teens and adults. Call 760-839-4832. Visit library.escondido.org.

Class to be cover low-tech paper making

ESCONDIDO ---- Renee Richetts will teach a class on "Paper Making the Low-Tech Way" from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. Homemade paper lends a distinctive personal touch to everything from greeting cards to personal notes and letters. Cost is $65 for members and $75 for nonmembers. Register at 760-480-4101 or online as escondidoarts.org.

Lecture on pioneers at history center

ESCONDIDO ---- Wes Peet will be the featured speaker at the Escondido History Center at 2 p.m. Oct. 21, 321 N. Broadway. Peet is a descendant of the Rockwood and Peet families that were both local pioneers. The center is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Call 760-743-8207.

Multiple sclerosis group to meet

ESCONDIDO ---- Scott Lair, a certified orthotic and prosthetic technician, will demonstrate and discuss devices for walking that help people improve their quality of life at a Escondido Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group meeting at 1 p.m. Oct. 21 in room 5 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. Call 760-747-9096.

50th Congressional District candidates to speak

ESCONDIDO ---- Tracy Emblem and Francine Busby will discuss their candidacies in the Nov. 3 primary for the 50th Congressional District at a meeting of Palomar Chapter 455 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at Sizzlers Restaurant, 355 N. Escondido Blvd. The group will vote on the dues referendum as well. Reserve at 760-432-0081.

Art association to hold garage sale

ESCONDIDO ---- The nonprofit Escondido Art Association will hold a two-day garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24-25 at 333 Cypress Crest Terrace, and is still accepting donations for the event. All items should be in good condition. Items for sale will include frames, mat boards, art supplies and small paintings. Proceeds will benefit the association, an annual Kids Kaleidoscope art show and scholarships. Call 760-294-6255.

Senior center to host Intro to Facebook class

SOLANA BEACH ---- Oasis of Escondido will host an introductory "Fun With Facebook" class with Renee Tizzano from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 and 27 at the Solana Beach Senior Center Chapel, 120 Stevens Ave. Class fee is $7.20, plus a processing fee of $10 per semester. Call 760-839-6020 or visit oasisnet.org/escondido.

Seminar to discuss alcohol and drug abuse

NORTH COUNTY ---- The San Dieguito Union High School District will host a family seminar on alcohol and drug abuse as part of the Recovery Education and Alcohol/Drug Instruction program from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the La Costa Canyon High School Theatre in Carlsbad, 1 Maverick Way. Students and parents will learn about teenage drug and alcohol trends, and discuss alcohol and drug abuse prevention with Carlsbad Police Officer Anthony Jucenas and parenting expert Fred Becker. The event will be provided in English and Spanish. Call 760-753-1121, ext. 5304, or e-mail tiffany.findell@sduhsd.net.

Cymbidium society to host orchid culture class

CARLSBAD ---- The North San Diego County Cymbidium Society will host an orchid culture class at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Carlsbad Woman's Club, 3320 Monroe St. Orchid plants will be available for purchase. Call 760-732-0055.

Preschool hosts upcoming craft fair

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The 23rd annual craft fair for the Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Preschool will go from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road. Shop for customized items, gifts and baked goods. The Kiwanis Club will host a pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a children's carnival ---- with a bounce house, games, crafts and a costume parade at noon ---- on Oct. 24. Proceeds will pay for classroom materials and playground equipment. Call 858-487-0824.

Pumpkin carving, movie in the park on tap

VALLEY CENTER ---- Friends of Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve will have a pumpkin carving and movie from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at 19324 Santee Lane ---- the trailhead staging area. The first 25 pumpkins will be provided. Bring carving tools or paint, lawn chairs, blankets, a sweater and a flashlight. Snacks provided. Cost is $1 for children under 13 and $2 for everyone else, and free for children under 3. Visit hellholecanyon.org.

Free Halloween event at YMCA

RANCHO PENASQUITOS ---- The Rancho Family YMCA will host a free annual Halloween "Spooktacular" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at 9410 Fairgrove Lane. There will be a "gobstacle" course, sensory table, haunted trail, arts and crafts, ghost, ghouls and goblins. Snacks provided. Wear a costume. Call 858-484-8788.

Class offered on mental disorder

OCEANSIDE ---- The Treatment and Research Advancements Association for Borderline Personality Disorder will host a class at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way. Classes will examine symptoms, treatment and prognosis of the psychiatric disorder. Use the main entrance. Call 760-729-5748.

Club talks about how to make videos

OCEANSIDE ----- The North County Videomakers club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the KOCT studios, 3038 Industry St. Suite 101. All levels are welcome. Call 858-484-3903.

Library to shine spotlight on breast cancer

ENCINITAS ---- Oncologist Dr. Mary Ann Rose will host the next "Spotlight on Cancer" series featuring the latest developments in breast cancer research and treatment at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Encinitas library community room, 540 Cornish Drive. Call 760-753-7376.

City to offer youth camps

ENCINITAS ---- The city of Encinitas will offer the Super Fun Youth Camps from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 19-30 at the Scout House Recreation Facility in Glen Park, 2149 Orinda Drive. This extended school-break program for youth ages 5-11 will feature activities in science, cooking, crafts, games, fitness, sports, friendship, and character-building. Register to 760-633-2740 or visit EncinitasRecReg.com.

Library to celebrate Dia de los Muertos

ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Library will celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a free Sugar Skull Workshop for teens at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in the library community room, 540 N. Cornish Drive. Attendees will learn how to make sugar skulls and complete a skull using their own embellishments. Sign-ups will be taken at the library for teens 10 and older. All materials will be provided. Call 760-753-7376.

Club to promote after-school programs

VISTA ---- The Boys & Girls Club of Vista will host its 10th annual Lights On Afterschool event honoring local after-school programs from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at 410 W. California Ave. This free event stresses the need to save afterschool programs from budget cuts. Special presentations include the Tierra Caliente Folkorico dance group, music by 35 Production DJ featuring female teen vocalist sensation Tanya Mackenna, a kids fashion show with homemade dresses, and a drama skit performed and written by club members. There will also be games and raffles, and safety-related discussions about Halloween, neighborhoods and the Internet. Call 724-6606 ext. 24 or e-mail raul@bgcvista.com.

New Haven group will give presentation

VISTA ---- Representatives of the New Haven Home for Boys will give a presentation at a Woman's Club of Vista luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. The club makes donations to New Haven. Some of the home's boys will talk about how the funds are used. After lunch, Maureen Flemming will entertain on the bagpipes. Reserve at 760-630-9411.

Elementary school seeking costume donations

CARLSBAD ---- Jefferson Elementary School is seeking donations of gently used kids' costumes for a Halloween costume drive. Mail donations by Oct. 21 to: Jefferson Elementary, Attn: Jefferson PTA, 3743 Jefferson St., Carlsbad, CA 92008. Call 760-729-2116.