Scrapbooking for cancer marathon to be held

VISTA ---- The TriCity Pavilion Shopping Center will host a 24 Hour Survivor Crop Scrapbooking For Cancer Marathon from 8 a.m. Oct. 17 to 8 a.m. Oct. 18. The fundraiser will promote breast cancer awareness and benefit research in advance of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure breast cancer walk Nov. 1 in San Diego. Sponsored by North County-based Ever After Scrapbooks, the fundraiser will include more than 100 volunteers making mini scrapbooking projects for women undergoing chemotherapy. The goal is to raise $70,000. Camille Ailen of Ever After Scrapbooks started this event five years ago after her best friend, mentor and co-founder died of breast cancer. Call 619-542-1898 or e-mail lynnpittman@cox.net or visit everafterscrapbooks.com.

Literary society to host poets

VISTA ---- Bob Lundy and Elizabeth Yahn Williams will be the featured poets at the Village Idiots Literary Society monthly literature reading at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Gallery 204, 204 Main St. An open mic begins at 8 p.m. for people who want to read their original poetry and prose or anything written by another artist. Lundy's poetry appears in various San Diego anthologies and in the ANALOG science fiction magazine. Williams received a scholarship at Marymount College, a Ford Foundation grant to join a pilot program at UCLA, and a California Secondary Teaching credential in English. Call 760-726-0764.

Theatre to host fundraiser featuring five years of Broadway

VISTA ---- The Broadway Theater will host "Broadway in the Avo," a two-hour musical fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and at 2 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St. The event will feature past actors returning to perform songs and scenes from five years of Broadway Theater musicals. Theater co-owner Douglas Davis will emcee and perform a musical review as Groucho Marx in the first act. The second act will feature scenes and songs from 2007's "Ricky Dean and the Doo Wop Girls," 2008's "Girls Night Out," and this year's "Back to Broadway'"and "The Composers." Tickets cost $20. Complimentary refreshments will be served at intermission. Reserve at 760-806-7905.

Retirement facility hosts '50s-style sock hop

ESCONDIDO ---- The Springs of Escondido will host a sock hop from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at 1261 E. Washington Ave. Instructors from Champions Dance Studio will give demonstrations and lessons on swing dancing and '50s-style dancing. Free. Reserve at 760-743-4200.

Sikes Adobe Halloween archaeology event on tap

ESCONDIDO ---- The San Dieguito River Park will have a Halloween archaeology event for children 6 through 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 31 at the construction site of the Sikes Adobe, 12655 Sunset Drive. Children will participate in some spooky spading in the soil surrounding the construction zone with volunteer archaeologists, and then participate in a scavenger hunt. Dress for a hike and bring your own water. Prizes and candy will be available at the end of the hunt. Space is limited to 15 children. Adult supervision is required. Reserve at 858-674-2275, ext. 19.

Guest speaker to discuss Constitution

ESCONDIDO ---- Joseph Andrews, founder and president of the nonprofit Center for Teaching the Constitution, will be the guest speaker at an Escondido Republican Club meeting at noon Oct. 19 at Cocina del Charro, 525 N. Quince. Check-in at 11:30 a.m. Reserve at 760-741-5060. Visit escondidorepublicanclub.org.

Escondido Library to host open house

ESCONDIDO ----The Escondido Library will hold two events on Oct. 20 in its Pioneer Room at 247 S. Kalmia St. Call 760-839-4612.

-- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Open house. View the Pioneer Room collection. Tour the vault. Read about Kit Carson and other local notables. Listen to recorded Escondido and local history stories. Flip through high school yearbooks. View historic photos. Look at old maps of Escondido and surrounding areas. Browse through genealogy material.

-- 6 p.m. Guest author Vincent Rossi, who wrote "From Field to Town: Chronicles of North County History," will be the featured guest a Pioneer Room Friends meeting.

Refreshments will be available.

History discussion on Hawaii offered

ESCONDIDO ---- The San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association will present a history discussion on Hawaii at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in the second-floor Board Room at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Free. Call 760-746-8380.

Golf tournament to benefit service dog organization

NORTH COUNTY ---- Canine Companions will host an invitational golf tournament with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 at The Crossings at Carlsbad, 5800 The Crossings Drive. The event will include the tournament, dinner, a silent auction and a raffle. Proceeds will benefit Canine Companions for Independence, which trains assistance dogs for people with physical and developmental disabilities and provides service dogs for free to recipients. For Canine Companions, call 1-800-572-2275 or visit cci.org. To register for the tournament, call 760-901-4305 or visit ccigolf.org.

Boy scouts to host haunted hotel

ENCINITAS ---- Boy Scout Troop 2000 will host the annual Haunted Hotel from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 at the 100-year old Germania Hotel in Pioneer Park at Rancho Santa Fe Road and 7th Street. Proceeds from the event will be used to renovate the Germania Hotel and to finance the operations of Troop 2000. Admission is $5 and free for children. For more information, go to bsatroop2000.org.

Humane society to host animal house

ENCINITAS ---- The Rancho Coastal Humane Society will host Animal House 2009 to benefit the animals and programs of the humane society at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The event will feature food, drink, auctions and a jazz band. Sam Bass of KYXY 96.5 FM and Jason Austell of KNSD NBC 7/39 will emcee the event. An online auction featuring some items that will be available for bidding prior to the event is available at BiddingforGood.com. Tickets cost $100 until Oct. 17 and $125 after. For tickets, call 760-753-6413. To become a sponsor or to donate an item for the event, call 760-753-6476 or e-mail chartline@rchumanesociety.org.

Faculty member to discuss wage discrimination

NORTH COUNTY ---- Carolynn Rowe Ramsey will talk about Lily Ledbetter and the Supreme Court Case regarding wage discrimination at the next American Association of University Women, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista branch meeting at 9:30 Oct. 17 at the Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Vista, 1600 Buena Visa Drive. Ramsey is a faculty member of the Oceanside Unified School District, the University of Phoenix and MiraCosta College. Call 760-473-2905.

Career fair slated for North County residents

NORTH COUNTY ---- The North County Career Centers and the city of Vista will hold a career fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Vista Townsite, Career Center Satellite office, 642 Vista Village Drive. The event includes career fair, resume critique, and a "dress to impress" consultation. Call 760-871-1970.

San Marcost to host Halloween party

SAN MARCOS ---- The city of San Marcos will hold its annual Halloween party from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Wood House, 1148 Rock Springs Road. Wear a Halloween costume. Cost is $5 per person and includes crafts, treats, bingo and other games. Additional game tickets will be available at five tickets for $1. Register prior to Oct. 23 at 760-744-9000.

Free Medicare seminar on tap

SAN MARCOS ---- A free Medicare seminar will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Brookdale Place, 1590 W. San Marcos Blvd. Information discussed will include Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplemental-Medigap, Medicare Doughnut Hole and how to enroll in a Medicare Plan. The session will include a question-and-answer period. Reserve at 760-471-9904.

Women's Fellowship to hold rummage sale

SAN MARCOS ---- The Women's Fellowship of Meadowlark Community Church will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 at 1918 Redwing St. Donations can be dropped off at the church starting Oct. 19. Call 760-727-1424.

Airport to celebrate past, future with barbecue fundraiser

OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Airport Association will celebrate the past and future of the airport with a Fall Fly-In and BBQ fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Oceanside Airport, 480 Airport Way. The event will include the Palomar Life-Flight helicopter and remote-control modelers who will give flight demonstrations down the runway. Tickets cost $6, or $4 for military men and women. Tickets include a barbecue hamburger lunch, an opportunity to view vintage aircraft and aircraft replica models and to hear about the future plans for the airport. Reserve at 760-845-0209.

Library, Friends to host composer for music series

OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Library and Friends of the Oceanside Public Library will continue the Fall World Music Series with a performance by musician and composer Rahim AlHaj at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Civic Center library community rooms, 330 N. Coast Highway. Tickets cost $15. Seating is limited. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call 760-435-5600 or visit rahimalhaj.com.

Goldwing motorcycle group to meet

OCEANSIDE ---- The GoldWing Road Riders Association Oceanside Chapter CA1N will host an informational meeting at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 17 at Grandma's Hill Top Hide-A-Way Cafe, 539 Vista Bella. Although it's primarily a group for GoldWing motorcyclists, the meeting is open to all motorcycle riders. For group information, call 760-741-8230 or 760-726-9864 or visit gwrra-ca1n.net. The group will participate in the Pediatric Brain Tumor Ride for Kids at the MiraCosta College San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. Registration donation is $35. Register at RideforKids.org.

Woman's group to meet

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- San Diego District 5 City Councilman Carl DeMaio will talk about plans for Rancho Bernardo at a Rancho Bernardo American Association of University Women's meeting at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Call 858-485-1979.

Public safety meeting to discuss child protection

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Heather Steele, president and CEO of the Innocent Justice Foundation, will talk about child sexual abuse and high technology, how to protect children from sex predators on the Internet, and law enforcement and legislation at a Rancho Bernardo Community Council Public Safety Committee meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at High Country West Community Center, 16003 Turtleback Road. San Diego. Free. Visit RBCommunityCouncil.com.

Rotary club announces speakers schedule through December

RANCHO BERNARDO ---- The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club meets at 7:15 a.m. at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. Speakers begin at 8 a.m. Breakfast is $14.50. Visit rbsunrise.org. Upcoming dates and events are as follows:

-- Oct. 20: Reza Garajedaphi will discuss from "Iran to India to the U.S. as a teenager"

-- Nov. 3: Ben Pollard and Lisa Farrin-Arroyo will talk about a free wheelchair program and its progress around the world

-- Nov. 10: Dr. Douglas Richman of the AIDS Research Institute at the University of California will talk about AIDS-related issues and treatments

-- Nov. 17: Rotarian Heather Dugdale and community leader Todd Gutschow will talk about things being done by the Boys & Girls Club of San Diego County

-- Dec. 1: Paul Gorman will speak about the National Intrepid Center of Excellence

-- Dec. 8: Kim Morgan will discuss the work being done at Mary's House in Escondido

-- Dec. 15: Annual holiday party

Woman's group to discuss allergies, sinuses

FALLBROOK ---- John McGuire, an Otolaryngologist from Fallbrook Hospital, will discuss treatment options for allergies and sinus problems at a Fallbrook Hospital Healthy Woman Ladies Night Out from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at 624 E. Elder St. Food and door prizes. Free. Reserve at 760-731-8432. Visit fallbrookhospital.com.