Artists' work to be displayed

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Rancho Bernardo Art Association is displaying the works of several artists in October:

-- Libby Lolass, 6:30 a.m. through dinner daily at the Incredible Cafe, 11828 Rancho Bernardo Road.

-- Barbara Siegal, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at Pacific Trust Bank, 16536 Bernardo Center Drive.

-- Ren Daniels, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. weekdays at the Rancho Bernardo Community Tennis Club, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive.

-- Amy Bekier, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, at Poway Vision Care, 13035 Pomerado Road, Suite C, Poway.

Visit with association artists from 5 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at the Rancho Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte. Membership is $20, or $25 for couples and $10 for students. Call 858-675-2262.

San Marcos rotary club to host golf tournament

SAN MARCOS ---- The Rotary Club of San Marcos will host its annual golf tournament at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 20 at Twin Oaks Golf Course, 1425 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road. Check-in begins at 11 a.m., followed by a putting contest and box lunch. The format: Everyone plays from the best tee shot, then plays their own ball in, and the two best scores are used. Proceeds will benefit local Rotary projects. Cost is $125 per player. Cost includes a tee package, dinner and awards. Golf items, wine and gift certificates will be auctioned during dinner. Tee sponsors, players and tournament supporters are still being accepted. Register at 760-518-2035 or 760-471-1006.

Soiree to hold concert

SAN MARCOS ---- The North County Sunday Soiree will hold a concert version of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Gondoliers' with soloists, chorus and orchestra at 4 p.m. Oct 18 at Meadowlark Church, 1918 Redwing St. A $10 donation benefits North County Solutions for Change. Visit northcountysundaysoiree.com.

Kiwanis Club to meet

SAN MARCOS ---- David Mirisch will speak about successful fundraisers at a Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos meeting at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13 at The Lake San Marcos Pavilion, 1145 San Marino Drive. Lunch costs $10. Call 760-510-8413.

Photographers to show in city hall

ENCINITAS ---- The North County Photographic Society is displaying more than 90 photographs taken by its members at City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Ave., through the end of October. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Refreshments will be served. Call 760-633-2600.

Fallbrook Boys & Girls club to hold tree fundraiser

FALLBROOK ---- The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County will hold a presale Christmas tree fundraiser from Oct. 16 through Nov. 16. Fliers are available at the club. Fresh trees from the Northwest, stands, wreaths and garland can be ordered. Tree prices range from $15 to $130. Wreaths cost $24 to $45. Stands cost $15 to $50. Garland is $2 per foot. Trees will be available for pickup from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5-6 at the club, 445 E. Ivy St. Donations can be made for trees to be given to needy families. Call 760-728-5871.

Pet adoption to be held

FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary will host a pet adoption from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Major Market, 845 S. Main Ave. For this day only, anyone who brings in this newspaper item will get a reduced dog adoption fee based on regular adoption qualifications. Kittens and cats will also be available. Event will be canceled if the weather is too hot. Call 760-685-3533 or visit fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org.

Sam's club to host open house celebration

VISTA ---- Sam's Club in Vista will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open house beginning 7 a.m. Oct. 14 at 1900 University Drive. The event will feature a continental breakfast, an 8-foot cake, a ribbon cutting by the local chambers of commerce, and special guests, including Mayor Morris Vance. Sam's Club will grant donations to the Veterans Association of North County, North County Life Line CENTRO Program, Encuentros Leadership of North County San Diego and the Children of Camp Pendleton Lincoln Military Housing. Call 760-732-1101 or 760-732-3542.

Senior center to host OASIS classes

VISTA ---- The Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center will host the following OASIS classes Oct. 20 at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Registration is required. A one-time $10 semester fee will be added to the class fee. Register at 760-839-6020 or visit oasisnet.org/Escondido.

-- 10 a.m. to noon: "Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy and Hormone Testing: No Rx Needed." This class will explore the difference between over-the-counter, synthetic and natural remedies for fluctuating hormones and how testing saliva helps determine the right course of treatment. Fee is $3.

-- 12:30 to 2 p.m.: "Long-term Care: When Planning Makes Sense." This class will teach students how to select a company and structure a long-term care policy. Fee is $3.

-- 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 20-29 Tuesdays and Thursdays: "Introduction to Computers." This four-session class will discuss computer terminology, keyboard and mouse skills, games, exchanging e-mail, surfing the Internet, and basic word processing. Fee is $40 plus a $3 materials fee.

Women's group to host talk on international space station

ESCONDIDO ----Michael Wiskerchen, director of the California Space Grant Consortium, will talk about the international space station at the American Association of University Women's meeting at 10 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane. Cost is $16. Reserve at 760-739-0710.

Historic walk on tap

ESCONDIDO ---- Carol Rea will host a free one-hour historic walking tour of South Escondido Boulevard at 11 a.m. Oct. 17. Meet at the northeast corner of Escondido Boulevard and 5th Avenue. Call 760-743-8207.

Social club to host dinner dance

ESCONDIDO ---- The Italian American Social Club of Escondido will host a dinner dance at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 at Resurrection Hall, 1445 Conway Drive. Entertainment will be provided by "The Hot Flash Follies." Cost is $15 members prior to event and $20 for guests and members paying at the door. Reserve at 760-728-6241 or 760-746-7395.

Adventist Academy to host fall festival

ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Adventist Academy will hold a fall festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at 1301 Deodar Road. The festival will feature entertainment, food and traditional carnival festivities. Cost is $3. Children under 5 are free. Call 760-746-1800.

Bank sets up community book drive

POWAY ---- The Poway branch of San Diego National Bank is organizing a Community Housing Works book drive from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 17 in the parking lot at 13395 Poway Road. Bring books that are appropriate for kindergartners through 12th-graders, including story books, read-aloud books, adventure stories, novels, classics, science, astronomy, math, nature, hobbies, crafts or how-to books. Donated books and donations will go to after-school programs in local neighborhoods. Raffle prizes and ice cream bars will be given out. Visit chworks.org.

Pet loss support group to meet

VALLEY CENTER ---- A monthly support group for anyone who has lost a beloved companion pet through death will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 18 in Valley Center. Call 760-751-9277 for location.

Views on health care crisis topic of meeting

VALLEY CENTER ---- Ophthalmologist Dr. David R. Plotner will discuss his views on the health care crisis at a Valley Center Federated Republican Womens meeting at 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Sizzler Restaurant, 355 N. Escondido Blvd. The meeting begins at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Reserve at 760-749-0423.

Marines give back to seniors

CARLSBAD ---- Camp Pendleton Marines recently visited the La Costa Glen continuing-care retirement community in Carlsbad to host a 'Thank You' barbecue and appreciation ceremony for the seniors. More than 100 Marines and three retired generals were on hand for the event, organized by the Rotary Club of Camp Pendleton to thank seniors for their efforts in assisting Marines and their families with cash donations and household goods. The Marine Corps Color Guard presented the colors at the ceremony, and the Rotary Club presented a plaque to Gen. and Mrs. Simlik that was dedicated to all of the residents of La Costa Glen. Retired Major Gen. Carl Hoffman and retired Brigadier Gen. George Dooley also attended the event.

Recycled clothes collected for holiday program

CARLSBAD ---- The Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad recently joined forces with North County's Community Resource Center for an event designed to help families struggling to make ends meet. The Institute challenged its staff and students to donate gently used clothes for the center's Holiday Baskets program. Local band "Semisi and Fula Bula" donated its time to support the initiative and played an hour mix of rock, reggae, calypso, jazz, Latin, hip-hop and folk music as participants dropped off donations. More than 150 GIA staff members and students donated six carloads of jackets, blankets and other items. For Holiday Baskets volunteering and collection opportunities, call 760-230-6305 or e-mail scolby@crcncc.org. For information on GIA, call 760-603-4197 or 760-603-4112 or visit gia.edu.

Vista resident named ambassador

NORTH COUNTY ---- Easter Seals Southern California Disability Services has named Vista resident and Easter Seals participant Brandon Davis as ambassador for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Davis will attend community events, fundraisers and other agency functions, as a spokesperson for Easter Seals services that support children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. For more information about Easter Seals services in San Diego County, call 760-737-3990 or visit SouthernCal.EasterSeals.com.

Photographers displays their work in Vista, Escondido

NORTH COUNTY ---- The PhotoArts Group will display 15 members' artworks in a year-round show entitled "Summer Diary" from October until Jan. 23 at the Chiropractic Rehabilitation Wellness Center in Vista, 115 Main St. An artists reception for the 15 photographers participating in the show will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the wellness center. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For information about the center, call 760-726-9660 or visit crwellnesscenter.com/index.html. Artwork by the PhotoArts is also on display in the "Art of Nature" exhibit until Nov. 6 at PAG's InnerSpace Gallery in the Escondido Arts Partnership's Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. InnerSpace is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Visit photoartsgroup.org.

Singles club to meet for dinner, dancing

NORTH COUNTY ---- The Social/Travelers Singles Club for those 55 and older will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at San Georgio Lucarno in Vista, 1280 E. Vista way. The event will feature an optional dinner menu, karaoke and dancing. Call 760-721-8412.