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Events
Lagoon Lecture: “Land and Sea Creatures of the Lagoon” will be 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Nature Center, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad. (760) 804-1969; www.aguahedionda.org.
Italian Movie Night: “La Tigre e la Neve” (The Tiger and the Snow), will be shown 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Film is in Italian with English subtitles. $7 donation. www.italianowithjodina.com/press.
Call for films: Jan. 14 is the deadline for submissions to the Fallbrook Film Festival 2011 slated for April 8-10 at the River Village Cinemas, 5256 Mission Road in Bonsall, The festival showcases creative and culturally diverse cinematic works, from features and shorts to documentaries. Submissions are accepted online at https://www.withoutabox.com/login/6206. The Film Factory will celebrate the close of the entry period and a countdown to the April festival by hosting the joint Bonsall and Fallbrook Chambers of Commerce Sundowner at Pala Casino on January 19, at 5:30 p.m. www.fallbrookfilmfestival.com.
Derby Dolls: Women’s roller derby event is Jan. 15 on a banked track at the Wyland Center in the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Doors open 6 p.m. Bout at 7 p.m. Bleacher seating, $20; Standing room, $15. Online discount. $13 for seniors, military with ID and children ages 6 to 12. Parking $9. (619) 228-6060 or https://sd.derbydolls.com.
National Baseball Expo: Professional baseball players will be on hand for autograph opportunities, and vendors will sell baseball-related merchandise, from gear and memorabilia to baseball tours, Jan. 15-16 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Bing Crosby Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10, $5 for children. Parking: $9. (619) 507-6083. www.sdfair.com/calendar or www.nationalbaseballexpo.com.
History Walk: Encinitas Historical Society hosts a history walk 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15 starting at the 1883 Schoolhouse at F and fourth Street. Stories will be told about Encinitas people and places. (760) 753-5726.
Share Warmth Day: Donate lightly used blankets, jackets, sweaters, socks and other winter items for the needy on Share Your Warmth Day Clothing Drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 16 Brother Benno’s, 3260 Production Ave., Oceanside. (760) 439-1244.
Sunset Poets: Jim Babwe will read and perform his poems 3 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Free. SunsetPoets@sbcglobal.net; (760) 758-2410.
Photography Talk: Mike Torrey, author and photographer of “Stone Offerings: Machu Picchu’s Terraces of Enlightenment,” speaks 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Encinitas Library Community Room, 540 Cornish Drive. Free. (760) 753-7376; https://encinitaslibfriends.org.
Teen Scene: Carlsbad’s “Teen Scene” talent contest is 4 to 9 p.m. Jan 29 at Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive in Carlsbad. The event also features a film festival with 5-minute movie shorts, a video game room with free play “Rock Band,” “Guitar Hero,” karaoke, and “Dance, Dance Revolution,” along with an art cafe and social room. Tickets: $8; $5 by Jan. 26. The deadline to enter short films and artwork is January 27. www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec
Onstage
“Waving Goodbye:” By Jamie Pachio; directed by Dana Case featuring Ensemble member Kristianne Kurner with a San Diego Premiere Jan. 13 to Feb. 6 at the New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St., Carlsbad. Tickets: $20 to $40. (760) 433-3245; www.newvillagearts.org
“Once Upon a Mattress:” Patio Playhouse Youtheatre present the show Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Jan. 14 to 30 at the Patio Playhouse, 201 E. Kalmia Ave., Escondido. $10; $7 youth. www.patioplayhouse.org.
“2 Pianos 4 Hands:” By Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt; directed by Bruce Sevy plays Jan. 15 to Feb. 6 with previews Jan. 12-14 at the North Coast Repertory Theater, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Tickets/Information: (858) 481-1055. www.northcoastrep.org.
“Barefoot in the Park:” Moonlight Productions opens the winter season with Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” directed by Jason Heil Jan. 20 to Feb. 6, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Avo Playhouse, 303 Main Street in Vista. Tickets: $22-$30. (760) 724-2110; moonlightstage.com.
Mystery Theater: “Night Stage to Big Shaft” is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 12 by Peggy Sue Productions at Mikki’s Cafe, 1639 E. Valley Pkway, Escondido. $32-$35.(760) 489-2496 or www.peggysueanddinnertoo.com.
Open Mic: Sunshine Brooks theater presents a poetry reading, spoken word open mic on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Twilight Stage, 219 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. www.sunshinebrookstheater.com.
Museums and galleries
Paint-in: Brandon Gallery launches a new community outreach program 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 13 with a paint-in led by Linda Thorne, an acrylic artist, who one of her signature landscapes at the gallery, 105 N. Main St., Fallbrook. The paint-in is on the second Thursday of each month. The February paint-in will is Feb. 10.
(www.brandongalleryfallbrook.com)
Alison Saar: The works of Lux resident artist Alison Saar, internationally acclaimed sculptor, are on exhibit Jan. 13 to Mar. 16 at the Lux Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Saar has exhibited at such venues as the Sculpture Garden at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and Whitney Museum in New York. (760) 436-6611 www.luxartinstitute.org.
Out of the Box: A multi-arts show of paintings, mixed media, sculpture and mosaics through Jan. 14 at the Solana Beach City Hall Gallery, 635 S. Highway 101. Poetry reading, live guitar music and gourmet goodies. www.solanabeachartassociation.org.
Artist Grants: Center for Cultural Innovation offers grants for California artists in visual arts, craft and literary arts. Deadline Jan. 14. The center is at 262 E. Grand Ave. Escondido. (760) 480-4101or https://www.cciarts.org.
“Coastal Explosion: A California style show of paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography and jewelry by San Diego Museum of Art-Artist Guild members Jan. 14 to Feb. 28 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Ave.
An Artist Reception is 1 to 4 p. m. Jan. 30. www.sdmaag.org.
Fallbrook Arts Open House: The Fallbrook School of Arts hosts a free open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan 15 at the campus, 310 E. Alvarado St. Meet instructors, see demonstrations and learn about upcoming programs. (760) 728-6383.
Poupee figures: An exhibit of Poupee figures is Jan. 15 to Feb. 15 at the Oceanside Art Gallery, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. A free open house is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the gallery. Hours: 12 to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and by appointment. (760) 845-9017.
Family Art Day: Inspired by the botanical photography of Imogen Cunningham on view at the Oceanside Museum of Art, children and families can create various prints at the free family art workshop 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 16 at the museum, 704 Pier View Way. (760) 435-3720; www.oma-online.org.
“Get In Line:” Susan Street Fine Art Gallery presents the exhibit, “ Get in Line” by Stephanie Weber and Fernando Reyes runs Jan. 20 to March 14 at the gallery, 415 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach. An Artist Reception is 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 20. (858) 793-4442; www.susanstreetfineart.com.
Into the Light: Oceanside Museum of Art presents six emerging artists from the San Diego State University Masters of Fine Art program in an exhibit highlighting the schools sculpture, metals and painting departments through Jan. 23 at the museum, 704 Pier View Way. (760) 435-3720; www.oma-online.org.
Brandon Gallery: Fallbrook Art Association presents an exhibit of paintings and other fine art through Jan. 30 at the Brandon Gallery, 105 N. Main, Fallbrook. (760) 723-1330; www.fallbrookbrandongallery.org.
“The Beauty of Carlsbad:” Paintings of Carlsbad by Wade Koniakowsky through Jan. 30 at Relm Wine Bistro, 2917 State Street, Carlsbad. www.koniakowsky.com
Wood Furniture Show: The exhibit hosted by Brian Murphy of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking features furniture makers throughout Southern California continues through Feb. 4 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E Grand Ave. The show includes two Kauri wood pieces. (760) 480-4101; www.escondidoarts.org.
Songs of Color: The San Dieguito Art Guild presents 50 framed works of art in “ Songs About Color: Still Lifes and Close-ups of Flowers” through Feb. 14 at the Solana Beach City Hall Gallery, 635 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach. www.offtrackgallery.com.
New Works: An exhibit of recent photographs by Palomar College photography students is through Feb. 28 at the Hearth Rotating Gallery at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive in the Civic Center Complex, San Marcos. Reception for the artists is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (760) 744-9000, Ext. 3503.
Ity Bity Show: The art show, entitled “Ity Bity, Itsy-Bitsy, Teeny Weeny—The Small Scale Show with the Longest Title Ever” is Feb. 11 to March 4 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. The exhibit is during Escondido’s Chocolate Festival. Artists should submit ‘sweet’ minuscule and mindful work 6 x 6 inches or less (including frame) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14 and Jan. 15. Entry fee: $20 for two pieces; $5 for additional pieces up to six, for members. (760) 480-4101; escondidoarts.org.
“Whole:” Michelle Montjoy’s exhibit, “Whole” runs through Feb. 20 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way. Montjoy transforms old family clothing, sewing patterns and maps into artworks reflecting personal memories. (760) 435-3720; www.oma-online.org.
Quilt Visions: An exhibit of 39 art quilts from artists around the world comprise “Quilt Visions 2010: No Boundaries,” which runs through March 13 at the Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way. An afternoon with the experts about the exhibit is 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at the museum: $8 nonmembers, free for members. (760) 435-3720; www.oma-online.org.
Botanicals: The exhibit features black and white botanical photographs from the 1920s-1930s by Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976) continues through May 22 at the Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way. (760) 435-3720; www.oma-online.org.
Classes
Let’s Rock: North County Academy of Music Performance offers Teen Rock Band, Thursdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 to Feb. 17, $125 at the academy, 627 Civic Center Drive, Vista, (760) 631-0355; www.NCAMP.net.
Telling Our Tales: A four-week writing workshop for adults; meets Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. Session 1 starts Jan. 15; session 2 starts Feb. 26. Meets at 740 W. Fig Street, Fallbrook. $60. (760) 522-1064 or kbgressitt@gmail.com.
Creative Texting: Writing workshop for ages 13 to 17; meets four Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 1 starts Jan. 15; session 2 starts Feb. 26. Meets at 740 W. Fig Street, Fallbrook. $60. (760) 522-1064 or kbgressitt@gmail.com.
Ballroom Dance: Introduction to Ballroom dance is 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 to Feb. 8 at Dance Motion Studios, 16625 Dove Canyon Rd. $50. (858) 675-1405; www.dancemotionstudios.com. Salsa for Beginners: The class is Jan. 19 to Feb. 9 at Dance Motion Studios, 16625 Dove Canyon Rd. $50. (858) 675-1405; www.dancemotionstudios.com.
Oriental Sumi-E Painting: Painting techniques handed down from Japanese masters 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 19 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. $50 for six classes. RSVP: (760) 602-4650.
Oil Painting: Cathy Carey presents Oil Painting with quick drying Gamblin Oil Paints 12 to 3 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. (760) 480-4101; escondidoarts.org.
Truth about me: Free self-awareness seminar 4:15 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays Jan. 23 to Feb. 27 at the Cove at The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11838 Bernardo Plaza Court. Explore skills needed to transform old familiar patterns into proactive choices that bring fulfillment. (619) 847-7173.
Oldies But Goodies: Line Dance classes 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays; Intermediate class 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays at the Vista Elks Club, 1947 East Vista Way. $4 per class. Helen Pietroforte, Instructor. (760) 724-6375; hmforte@cox.net.
Hawaiian dance: Beginning Hawaiian dancing is Mondays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Country Club Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, $8 per lesson or $25 per month. Instructor is Marilee Garcia. (760) 941-2785.
Kabbalah Classes: Tuesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Chabad at La Costa, 1980 La Costa Ave. Carlsbad. Free. (760) 943-8891; chabadatlacosta.com.
Gentle Yoga: Naomi Judith offers ongoing classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Ed Brown Senior Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive, Rancho Bernardo. (760) 419-9817 or gentleyoga.com.
Outdoors
Monthly Birding Walk: An introduction to the trails and birds of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon 3 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Lagoon Discovery Center, 1580 Cannon Road. Carlsbad. Free.(760) 804-1969; www.aguahedionda.org
Guided Nature Hike: Join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and explore the San Dieguito River Park’s Heritage Trail, connecting San Pasqual Valley to the Poway Trail system 1 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Heritage Trailhead, Highland Valley Road, Escondido. Panoramic views of the valley; 6.5-mile round-trip hike. Cost: $35; $20 for conservancy members. (858) 755-6956; sdrvc@sdrvc.org.
Hawkwatch: Visit the raptor hot spot at the Ramona Grasslands Preserve, where 19 species of raptors have been observed, and learn about hawks and eagles during free educational programs 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays in January and February hosted by the Wildlife Research Institute. See demonstrations of hawk banding and eagle tracking. Meet at the institute, 18030 Highland Valley Road, Ramona. (760) 789-3992 or www.wildlife-research.org.
Bird Watching: Join bird watchers 8 to 9 a.m. the first Monday of the month at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, www.SDBGarden.org.
Guided Nature Walk: Come for a walk 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at San Elijo Lagoon. Meet at the Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Avenue, www.sanelijo.org.
Star Parties: The MiraCosta College astronomy department hosts viewing events from 8 to 10 p.m. on the first Friday and Saturday at MiraCosta College baseball field in Oceanside. Free and open to the public. Information: (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6201.
Meetings
World Affairs: The North County Chapter presents a talk by Walt Schuette on “The Summit for Children Worldwide, with a focus on Romania” 10 a.m. Jan. 13 at The Remington Club, 16925 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo.
Public Workshop: The City of Oceanside conducts the second public workshop on the proposed rebuilding and remodeling of five beach area restrooms 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at the City Council Chambers, 300 North Coast Highway. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us.
Vista Gem and Mineral Society: Meets 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Video on Mount St. Helens disaster. (760) 724-0395.
Rancho Bernardo Travelers: Meets 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in the auditorium of Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Don Van Polen will present “Lewis and Clark—Into the Unknown.” For ages 18 and over. (858) 451-3964.
MiraCosta Horticulture Society: A presentation on drought resistant plants is 12:45 p.m. Jan. 15 at Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.
Veterans Benefits: Silvergate Fallbrook Retirement Residence will host a free veterans and surviving spouses workshop to discuss the VA aid and attendance special pension at 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at 420 Elbrook Dr., Fallbrook. VA Accredited, Encinitas Attorney, Merwyn J. Miller will be the featured speaker. RSVP: (760) 728-8880; https://www.silvergaterr.com.
Flora of Chile: The Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society meets noon Jan. 22 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 E. Park Ave. Escondido. Guest speaker Kathy Musial, Curator of Living Collections at the Huntington Botanical Gardens will talk about the flora of Chile’s central regions and the Desierto Florido. (760) 741-7553 or palomarcactus@cox.net.
Friendship Gardeners: The Del Mar group meets 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 22 for a presentation on “Growing Vegetables by club founding member, Bonnie Bloeser. Newcomers are welcome. Call for location: (858) 755-6570.
San Diego Knitters: The guild meets 1 p.m. Jan. 24 and each fourth Monday of the month at the Weingart Senior Center, on Civic Center Drive off Poway Road, in Poway. Includes “Show and Tell” of knitting projects donated to several charities, including the San Diego Police Department. (858) 487-1776.
Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary: Meetings at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. The public is welcome. Meetings are free, $15 for breakfast. Rob@marketbuilding.com; rbsunrise.org.
Chamber Toastmasters: The Escondido group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at its new location, the Activity Room of Redwood Town Court, 500 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido. Information: Jon Hill at (619) 520-2818.
Carlsbad African violet Society: Meetings at 11 a.m. on the third Tuesday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 651 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista. (760) 433-4641.
Take off Pounds Sensibly: The weight loss group meets from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at San Diego County Credit Union, 501 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. (760) 634-2936.
Women’s Cancer Support: Palolmar Pomerado Health hosts the group 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion Education Classroom, first floor, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. Free. (858) 675-5018.
Emotions Anonymous: The group offers a 12-step program for those with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. Meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first four Tuesdays at the Weingart Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway. (760) 207-2944.
World Affairs Council: The North County chapter meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Remington Club, 16925 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Free. (858) 487-1776.
Cardiff North County Parkinson’s support group: Meetings from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday at the Belmont Village, 3535 Manchester Ave. (760) 940-2763.
The North County Singles Club: Seniors 55 and older meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays for dinner and dancing in Vista and Oceanside. $14. (760) 942-2719.
Alzheimer’s Association: Meetings from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Vista Village, 2041 West Vista Way, Vista. The group has a guest speaker the third Thursday of every month. (760) 727-9089 or keyboard@sbcglobal.net.
Soroptimist International of Vista: Meetings at 12:10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month at Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Dr. Lunch: $14.50. (760) 726-4101 or e-mail at sivista@soroptimist.net.
Lady Lions: Meetings at noon on the first Wednesday at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club, 14050 Carmel Ridge Road. (858) 487-4671.
Knitting Circle: Meetings from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays at Knitting by the Beach, 616 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach. (858) 509-9276.
North County Videomakers: Meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday at KOCT Studios, 3058 Industry St., Oceanside. Annual dues: $30. (858) 484-3903.
North County Inland PFLAG: The group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday at Ciao Bella Hair Salon, 12160 Alta Carmel Court, Rancho Bernardo. (858) 673-4560 or (858) 485-6480.
Cancer support group: Meetings for people with oral, head and neck cancer at 1 p.m. on the first Saturday at 4S Ranch branch library, 10433 Reserve Drive. (760) 751-2109.
Weight loss support group: TOPS Ca. 635 meets Fridays 8:15 to 10 a.m. at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside. (760) 804-1702.
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick: Share Irish stories, jokes, limericks and songs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Friday at The Jolly Roger, 1900 N. Harbor Drive, Oceanside. (760) 940-2025.
North County Amnesty International: Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays at Hill Street Coffeehouse, 524 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside. (760) 731-0735 or amnesty471.org.
Buena Vista Audubon Society: Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday at Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center, 2202 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside. (760) 439-2473.
Vista North County Parkinson’s Support Group: 10 a.m. to noon on the second Wednesday at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. (760) 940-2763.
Volunteers
Senior Volunteer Patrol: Carlsbad Police Department offers a free, two-week academy for citizens 55 and older interested in joining the Senior Volunteer Patrol. The academy begins Jan. 31. (760) 931-2214.
Disabled American Veterans: The Disabled American Veterans need volunteer drivers to transport veterans from their homes in coastal North County to doctor’s appointments at the VA Hospital in La Jolla, one day a week for six to eight hours. DAV van provided. (858) 552-7470.
Senior Living
Free Monthly Movie: “Temple Grandin “ plays 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. (760) 602-4650.
Simply Cooking: Learn how to make mushroom scallion soup, seafood gumbo and cucumber mint soup with Chef Steve Pettersen 3 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Carlsbad Senior Center Dining Room, 799 Pine Ave. $50 for six classes. RSVP: (760) 602-4650.
Sound Investments Band: Jerry James and the Sound Investments will perform 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 24 with dancing, door prizes and refreshments at Arcadia Place, 1080 Arcadia Ave, Vista. $5. RSVP by Jan. 17: (760) 945-5555.
Clay Play: A free introductory workshop on the basics of ceramics with a demonstration is 9:30 to 11 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine. Ave. (760) 602-4650.
Free Tax Prep: RB Senior Services offers free income tax preparation and filing starting Feb. 3 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at RB Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Call for appointment: (858) 487-2640.
Book Club: February’s selection is “One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd” by Jim Fergus 1 to 2;30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Carlsbad Senior Center Art Room, 799 Pine Ave. (760) 602-4650.
Zumba Gold Classes: The class for seniors is 1 to 2 p.m. weekly on Tuesdays at the Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Resident $21, nonresident $24. (760) 943-2250.
Oceanside bingo: Bingo is 12:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Country Club Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane and 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive. Early bird special includes five games for $1. Proceeds go the Senior Nutrition Program. (760) 435-5285.
Line Dance: Beginer classes are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, $3 per class, Intermediate is 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mondays and 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $4 per class, and Intermediate/Advanced 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $4 per class, at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. Helen Pietroforte, instructor. (760) 724-6375; hmforte@cox.net.
Yoga and fitness: Gale Gibbons teaches yoga classes at 8 and 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at San Marcos Senior Center, 111 Richmar Ave. Cost: $3. Body balance classes are at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $3. (760) 726-7236.
Senior Service Council of Escondido: Free services include job referrals from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays; a bereavement support group from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday; screenings for blood pressure from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Mondays; help with wills, trusts, divorce, foreclosure, powers of attorney and advance health care directives from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; and assistance with tax preparation and other tax issues from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays through mid-November. The council office is at 728 N. Broadway, Escondido. (760) 480-0611.
Seniors Lunch Bunch: 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday at Applebees, 573 Grand Ave., San Marcos. (831) 206-5212.
Chorale group: Meetings from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at San Marcos Senior Center, 111 Richmar Ave. (760) 744-5535.
Homebound Services: Oceanside Public Library offers free delivery of library materials to Oceanside residents of any age who are physically unable to visit the library. To sign up for delivery, call (760) 435-5657.
Rancho Bernardo Senior Services: Free legal assistance, financial planning, simple wills, health insurance consultations, hearing tests and other services are available at RB Senior Services, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive Suite K-14. (858) 487-2640.
