Volunteers sew to benefit Food Bank

PHOTO: Members of GFWC Contemporary Women of North County held their quarterly Sew-In at the San Marcos Community Center and made 48 aprons and 140 placemats for the North County Food Bank. The placemats will be given to families with their Thanksgiving deliveries. The food bank is going to provide the aprons for their volunteers to wear when they’re working at the distribution center. Standing, from left: Sandy Rabago, Lynn Eades, Cheryl Prather, Arlene Butterman-Cope, Connie Kemp, Judy Jackson, Marianne Valencia, Terry Webb, Linda Breen and Sandy Youngdale. Seated around the table, clockwise from left: Sharon Hansen (in dark gray T-shirt), Pam Irwin (hiding behind Prather), Kathy Shattuck, Nancy Liu, Kathleen King, Katie DeWillie and Joy Stefano. Visit cwonc.org.

Community events…

CARLSBAD

‘Mobile Museum’ for kids coming to mall

The San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum “Mobile Museum” is coming to The Shoppes at Carlsbad from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday with a free interactive “learn and play” exhibit for children ages 10 and younger, with levels from preschool to fifth grade. Each child can create a free make-and-take craft using natural materials. The exhibit will be on the mall’s lower level at 2525 El Camino Real. Visit theshoppesatcarlsbad.com.

ESCONDIDO

Veterans Forum

on treating injuries

A Veterans Forum, themed “Uncommon Heroes, Common Virtues,” is set for 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, hosted by San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn at the North Inland Live Well Center, 649 W. Mission Ave. The key topic of the forum will be innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of military service-related injuries. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Register at (760) 967-4504.

Butterfly migration topic of lecture

A lecture series presented by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, and EcoLife Conservation kicks off with a presentation titled “Roar of the Monarch Butterfly” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the center’s concert hall, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Bill Toone, executive director and founder of EcoLife Conservation, will lead the audience through the monarch butterfly migration. Tickets cost $14. Visit artcenter.org/event/roar-monarch-butterfly.

Dueto Dos Rosas to perform at arts center

Dueto Dos Rosas will perform at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Concert Hall of the California Arts Center, Escondido. Dueto Dos Rosas features two sisters, Emily and Sheyla Rosas, from Oaxaca, Mexico, and now based in San Marcos, sharing “songs from the soul,” accompanied by a full band. Tickets are free and handed out on a first-come, first-seated basis. Doors open at 5 p.m. Reserved seats are $12; $10 for center members at least 24 hours in advance. Visit artcenter.org.

FALLBROOK

Gemologist to speak about Vietnam rubies

The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society holds a free meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the FGMS building, 123 W. Alvarado St. The guest speaker will be local gemologist Manuel Diaz, who will share his latest trekking adventure to find Vietnam’s rubies and spinels. Diaz, who served in the Marine Corps for 31 years, went on to become a Graduate Gemologist at the Gemological Institute of America. There will be light refreshments and a raffle. Attendees will receive a discount on mineral specimens. Call (760) 728-1130 or email info@fgms.org.

‘The Emperor and the Spy’ author to speak

Author Stan Katz will discuss his book “The Emperor and the Spy” at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. The book is about two unsung heroes who risked everything trying to prevent Japan from joining the Axis Powers and entering World War II. The author will discuss how the book is based on his acquisition of Col. Sidney Mashbir’s letters, secret official documents, and photographs. Call (760) 731-4650.

OCEANSIDE

Honor-a-Hero job, resource fair Friday

The San Diego North County Annual State of California Honor-a-Hero, Hire-a-Vet Job & Resource Fair is from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at North County Coastal Career Center, 1949 Avenida del Oro, Suite 106. The event brings together job seekers and employers and is especially aimed at veterans and service members. For questions, call (760) 414-3517.

Ukulele band

seeks members

The Sunset Strummers Ukulele Band is looking for new members. The group plays, sings and dances for audiences throughout San Diego County. Free classes are from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the Salvation Army, 3935 Lake Blvd. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Email sugarcat70@gmail.com or call (760) 630-1422.

Nominees sought

for MLK award

The city of Oceanside seeks nominees for the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award. The annual award honors residents of Oceanside who have made a significant contribution to improve community life. Residents of the Oceanside or Camp Pendleton may be nominated by Dec. 6. The honoree will be announced on Jan. 21 at the annual Prayer Breakfast commemorating the life of King. Call (760) 435-3377. Nomination forms are at ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/ns/housing/mlksa.asp.

Free tutoring for students at library

The Oceanside Public Library offers tutoring to high school students from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays led by volunteers at its Civic Center location, 330 N. Coast Highway, in the Teen Zone, while Oceanside Unified School District is in session. The library also offers Brainfuse HelpNow — on demand, e-learning for all ages and levels. Students communicate with online tutors using an interactive, virtual whiteboard. HelpNow offers personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies), including SAT preparation. Visit oceansidepubliclibrary.org.

College hosts blood drive Thursday

MiraCosta College will host a mobile blood drive with the San Diego Blood Bank from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the bloodmobile near the center of campus, 1 Barnard Drive. Donors must be 17 and older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in a good health. Photo identification is required. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

Civitan group puts on fashion show Saturday

The Oceanside Civitan Club presents “Fashions of the Holidays,” featuring styles from Chico’s at the Forum, at 2 p.m. Saturday at the clubhouse at Laguna Vista, 276 N. El Camino Real. Highlights include entertainment, opportunity baskets, jewelry sales, door prizes and refreshments. Tickets are $30. The club supports organizations helping the people with developmental disabilities. Call (760) 639-0502 or (760) 730-5446.

SAN MARCOS

Model A Ford buffs meet Wednesday

The Palomar Model A Ford Club will meet to discuss upcoming tours, technical advice at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments and socializing will follow the program. Local day tours are typically scheduled for the Saturday following the meeting, departing from the clubhouse. All Model A owners and enthusiasts are welcome to attend. Email barb11how@gmail.com, call (619) 425-3241 or visit palomarmodelaclub.org.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Church music ministry to hold concert Nov. 11

The Village Community Presbyterian Church Music Ministry, led by Director of Music Ministries Juan Carlos Acosta, holds the first concert of the 2018-2019 season, “If It Ain’t Baroque...” at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at 6225 Paseo Delicias. The quartet concert will be presented by section leaders and soloists of the Chancel Choir performing music from all eras and genres, including arias, art songs and folk tunes along with vocal jazz stylings. There will be a freewill offering (suggested donation $20; $40 per family). Visit villagechurch.org/serve/worship-and-arts/choral-program.

VISTA

Newcomers group gathers Thursday

Vista Friends and Newcomers hosts their free monthly coffee meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday at Arcadia Retirement Community, 1080 Arcadia Place. Call (760) 231-9032.

Veterans Day Luncheon Friday at senior center

A Veterans Day Luncheon is set for Friday at the Gloria McClellan Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. A World War II slide presentation will be at 10 a.m. followed by a Music Men Chorus concert at 11 a.m. and lunch featuring barbecued pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, and peach crisp or lentil soup and chicken salad on spinach. Veterans are encouraged to bring a picture of themselves for the “Honoring Veterans” board. Suggested donation is $4 for ages 60 and older and $8 for those younger than 60. Reserve by 1 p.m. Thursday at (760) 643-5288.