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the month at the Green Dragon Tavern and Museum, 6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, 92011. Doors open at 11am and the program begins at 11:30am. Cost is $30/members;$35/non-members. For more information, contact Niki at 760-931-9420 or nikicoates@att.net. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 16th. Check us out on Facebook as Carlsbad Republican Women Federated.
“World of Reptiles” at Escondido Public Library – On Thursday, August 24th, from 3:30-4:30pm, a program called “World of Reptiles” will be held in the Turrentine Room at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido, for children ages 5-12. The program features EcoVivarium of Escondido, a local non-profit organization that introduces children to the world of reptiles, their habitats, favorite foods, and the role humans play in their survival. This program presents an opportunity for hands-on learning and interaction so children can get up-close and personal with reptiles, such as bearded dragons, lizards, and snakes. Children’s Librarian Kristine Macalalad states, “EcoVivarium founder Susan Nowicke’s passion for our scaly friends and education is infectious. Children are in for a fascinating show.” For more information on other children’s programs, visit the website at library.escondido.org, contact her at 760839-5458 or kmacalalad@escondido.org. Library programs are free, open to the public, and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Beta Sigma Phi’s to Celebrate Beginning Day - The Hidden Valley Vista Council of Beta Sigma Phi International will be celebrating Beginning Day, “Hearts Full of Music,” on August 26, from 10:30am-1pm, at Sundance Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 2250 North Broadway, Escondido. All HVVC Chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi – active, inactive, on leave, transferees, and their guests are invited to make a reservation by calling Frances at 954-647-7332 by August 21. Beta Sigma Phi is a social, cultural and philanthropic International Sorority,
headquartered in Kansa City, Missouri, with chapters throughout the world. If you are interested in belonging to a special organization and make new friends, call Joan at 760743-8151.
History Center to Hold Knife Smithing Classes at Blacksmith Shop – Starting Sunday, August 27th, and three Sundays thereafter, from 9am-3pm, a course for advanced students on the fundamentals of Knife Smithing will be held at the Bandy Blacksmith Guild at the Escondido History Center, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido. This course will provide you with necessary skills, knowledge, and guidance to be able to begin making functional yet beautiful knives. In the four weeks, in a small class setting with competent and skilled instructors, you will cover all basics and concepts of fundamental forging and grinding skills, final fit and finish, tools and equipment of the trade, metallurgy and science of knife smithing, and the philosophy, history and art of making knives. Minimum age for this class is 18; no exceptions. This is not a beginning class; students must have already completed a full course in general blacksmithing. There will be personalized instruction; all tools and materials included in the price of $250. Tuition due one week prior to class; no refunds or transfers after that time; Mastercard/Visa accepted. Contact the Escondido History Center for details; call 760.743.8207; website at escondidohistory.com.
Hidden Valley Community Concert Association Kicks Off 72nd Season – The new 2017-2018 season of the Hidden Valley Community Concert Association kicks off their 72nd season on September 10th, with “Golden Bough” presenting a Celtic Festival of lively sing-along favorites to upbeat gems from Ireland and Scotland. They have travelled the world performing on Celtic harp, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, accordion, penny whistle, and bodhran, while adding their
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