Angie’s List, the nation’s premier provider of consumer reviews, surveyed contractors across the country to determine what the common home aches and pains are, and how to remedy them before you have to seek emergency care.

“Your home really can tell you where it hurts,” says Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List. “You just need to understand what it’s saying.”

Paying attention to the basics of home care is a lot like brushing your teeth or exercising and eating well, Hicks said.  “Taking care of the basics will save you stress, time and money. Neglecting them won’t just cost you more down the road, it could actually put your family in danger,” she said.

7 Signs your House needs Professional Care

1.    Up on the Roof: A small issue with your roof doesn’t mean you need to replace the whole thing. but letting the little things go only means you’re in for big bills later. if you notice loose shingles, have attic leaks, suspect chimney issues or see other signs of damage up high, call in a reputable roofer, gutter or chimney expert or a handyman to give you great advice about what you need done.2.    Leaks don’t fix themselves: Leaky faucets and running toilets will just get worse, so do yourself a favor and get those fixed before major damage occurs. if you notice a jump in your water bill but haven’t increased your usage, you likely have a hidden leak, which left undetected could lead to mold, wood rot and severe water damage. Don’t work with anyone who isn’t happy to show you his or her plumbing license.3.    Caulk it up: The caulking around your tub and shower prevents moisture penetration, which can lead to mold, tile and wall damage and warped cabinetry. Keeping everything watertight will save you a bundle, so be sure to repair any caulking failures. but don’t stop there. all homes get cracks and voids in their outside walls over time. look closely at where two boards come together, because cracks often start there. also look for damage from animals that are looking for a way in. Caulk any cracks you see to avoid water penetration, subsequent wood rot and to keep the critters out.4.    Sparks fly: Lights that dim on their own schedule aren’t just annoying: they’re a clear signal that you have an electrical problem. Experts say too many homeowners tolerate this situation for too long, which puts their homes at risk for electrical fire. another often tolerated-too-long issue is when using one device causes another to switch off because you’ve blown a fuse. this is a sign you have a capacity or circuit box issue. less dangerous but still signal-worthy are springy outlets that don’t hold plugs. if you have any of these issues, call in a licensed, reputable electrician.

5.    Drafty doors and windows: Improperly sealed windows and doors will bring cold air inside during the winter and let cooled air out in the summer, costing you big bucks on your energy bill. An energy audit can tell you where your leaks are and how to seal them up.6.    Filter it out: HVAC experts say 60 percent of their service calls result from systems stressed by dirty air filters. Changing air filters regularly (every quarter or so; more if you have pets) can save you up to $100 each year on your energy bill, and will keep you from needing emergency repair. Many highly reputable heating and air conditioning companies offer maintenance plans that include an annual inspection. doing this will give you an early alert to any issues you have with your entire HVAC system so you can stave off breakdowns.7.    Pump it up: Take a look at your sump pump from time to time. if it’s in good shape and its batteries are good, it could save you thousands of dollars in flood damage. but you don’t want to find out it needs repairs after the water starts rising. get an annual inspection and check the batteries at least quarterly.

This article originally appeared on Angie’s List.

7 Signs Your Home Needs A Professional

And why is it that all those conservative rural counties can’t create jobs without some sort of hand out from the government? And yes…handing people timber off federal lands is “welfare”…plain and simple.

And diverting water may help farmers…but it hurts the commercial and recreational fishing industry. Trading one job for another is not the answer. but I guess you don’t care if creating your job costs someone else theirs.

As for the “horse trading” being part of the legislative process…to some extent that’s true. but that is not supposed to be necessary when it’s something that both sides supported to begin with. If a bill does something good enough to earn bipartisan support, like some of these bills did…then neither side should hold that bill hostage in order to shove through other items.

Look at it this way. If two parents agree that an operation is in the best interest of their child…then that should be it…right? And if one parent withholds agreement in an effort to force the other parent to agree to something else…then that would be wrong…wouldn’t it?

Well…despite what Hanna said…that is exactly what happened. these bills had bipartisan support because they were for the good of the state. Nothing in them has changed that would diminish that support. so despite having bipartisan support, republicans are willing to hold these bills up because they think it gives them leverage. And just like the story of King Soloman…this demonstrates who really has the best interests of Oregon at heart.

Election-year politics intrudes at Oregon Legislature, stalls key bills

When aircraft mechanics plan new avionics installations or avionics modifications for an aircraft, the installers and technicians will be presented with the proposed installation. they will input their concerns and expectations. this will go towards increasing the reliability and maintainability of an installation.

Damage to surrounding wiring and connectors could have occurred without the avionics engineers knowledge. High-quality installations prevent problems caused by vibration, moisture, chafing, RF interference, and other sources of trouble.

Aircraft mechanics installing avionics radios.

The initial part of avionics installations involve building wiring harnesses, then roughly routing the harness into the airplane to see how it will fit. During the rough routing, the installer should note all points that will require special attention to avoid chafing and RF interference. as the actual routing takes place, the installer should take care of those potential trouble spots by installing clamps, protecting wiring harnesses with plastic spiral wrap, and installing caterpillar grommets in lightening holes. To avoid RF interference, the harness should be routed to clear high current cables and any other wiring that could interfere with each other electronically.

To prevent chafing, all wiring harnesses, plumbing, and installed equipment should not come into hard contact with the structure or with each other. at no time should equipment or equipment racks come into direct contact with nearby structures. Because the aircraft skin and structure can flex during flight, establish at least a quarter inch or more for adequate clearance around the proposed and adjoining equipment.

If wiring harnesses lye gently on smooth aluminum skin with no sharp edges, the likelihood of damaged wiring is slim, but possible. The key is relative motion and pressure. The greater the pressure and relative motion, the greater the potential for insulation breakdown. To be safe, it’s preferable to clamp the harness to protect it from rubbing against the skin.

In the avionics bays at the nose of aircraft, shock-mounted equipment racks should take into account the movement of the radio during normal aircraft operations. The same is true of wiring harnesses clearance from plumbing lines, especially those carrying oil, fuel, and oxygen. There should be no physical contact between adjoining plumbing, wiring, or structure. never use plumbing for primary support. It’s okay to use standoffs to separate harnesses from plumbing, but at no time should the plumbing carry the weight of the harness.

Wires are insulated, but the insulation isn’t impervious to damage from sharp edges, heat, or excessive pressure such as that imposed when wires are clamped with nylon ties against a metal surface. Designers must work to a consistent standard for wiring harness installations.

A mantra for aircraft mechanics is don’t limit clamping provisions. A sufficient quantity of clamps is necessary to prevent harness droop between clamps. Don’t route wiring harnesses to come into contact with sharp surfaces or ride against any moveable surface. Provide antichafing if necessary. Do not design location and space requirements without allowing for service loops (adequate slack in harness that will allow maintenance). Don’t design wiring harnesses to route in hot areas without adequate thermal protection. Don’t route harnesses in areas that are subject to chemical damage without protective conduit, such as landing gear wells and engine compartments. Rack mounting. The shelf is prepared with inserts that are first drilled, edge-filled for strength, inserted, and injected to prevent the inserts from coming loose and to add additional strength.

Aircraft mechanics should follow these rules on mounting radio receivers, transmitters, amplifiers and computers. Hard-mounted equipment can be installed as close as necessary to other equipment except for clearance needed for cooling (usually 1/4-inch). Rack-to-equipment contact should take bonding into consideration when depending on tension contact. Paint should be removed from the radio where tension contact is expected to touch bare metal. Provide harness supports at the back of the rack to alleviate stress on wiring and connectors that could cause difficult-to-troubleshoot failures down the line. allow sufficient distance between the radio and the aircraft’s skin. Normal airflow and aerodynamic stresses on the skin can cause changes in this clearance. The goal is to avoid contact between the skin and the radio. Fasteners for holding radio racks in place should be secured with locking devices (either a lockwasher or locknut) to prevent vibration from allowing screws to loosen. this is especially important where radio racks sit above flight controls. If a loose radio rack could impinge on flight controls, it is a good idea to add supports to the rack as a backup to prevent flight control interference. Provide sufficient space for wiring harnesses and coaxial cable connectors. Coaxing cables must enter the mating connector on the equipment in as straight and natural a routing as possible to prevent connector damage.

Provide protection from moisture. The time to find out your windshield is leaking is before you spent out on a new radio installation. make sure all fasteners used in the installation can handle stresses that will be imposed.

If the installation is in a pressurized aircraft, all areas that penetrate the pressure vessel must be sealed to prevent cabin pressure leakage. One small leak might not affect pressurization, but a number of small leaks could cause a significant drop in the ability to pressurize the cabin.

Avionics Engineers and Avionics Installations

They’re under the notion that they can easily cash in on the hot item status that these categories create. the purchasing public is constantly ready with credit card and cash in hand to purchase the recent generation of technology or designer trend. But the road to big cash windfalls from either item category can be tough to come by. When it comes to being successful in either high fashion or consumer electronics, being well financed is the first key to success.

Most brand new computers and consumer electronics create slim income margins because of high manufacturing expenditure. the more expensive an item is to produce, the less income there will be for the merchant. Designer handbags and clothing such as Louis Vuitton, while much more lucrative than electronics, can have specific compliance rules and capital costs requirements. Some high trend lines require annual minimum purchases in excess of six hundred thousand dollars.

In addition to minimum purchases requirements, certain selling restrictions can also be imposed. In most instances, you can forget about marketing most branded products through your own internet site or eBay auction. You may be required to spend in an upscale retail site. this can be an implausible expenditure in capital for either new building construction or leasing.

Furthermore, you will need to turnover item in a rapid and timely manner. this requires that you hold down a payroll and appoint employees that have knowledge in the sales and marketing of luxury products. Trends and changing customer tastes can kill your bottom line if item is not moving out of your shop.

So, what do you do if you only have a very limited capital? What particular item or group of items provides a low financial barrier to entry, selling flexibility, and higher than average income margin? One group of items that has a diversified marketing as well as profitability portfolio is wholesale novelty merchandise. this business provides choices that are unique in the world of mass merchandising. unlike investing or franchising in an expensive retail operation that requires financial muscle, the monetary hurdles in the wholesale novelty trade are quite low.

Wholesale Novelty Business – Tips on How to Be Successful in the Wholesale Novelty Trade

For example, in the USA the podiatry program is a 4 year post graduate course that generally requires the completion of the undergraduate degree first. After the 4 year podiatry degree, almost all podiatrists need to complete a 2-3 year residency. After that they have full medical and surgical privileges for the treatment of the foot and related problems, though there is some variation from state to state.

In Australia, the podiatry program is a 4 year undergraduate degree (unlike the USA where it is a postgraduate degree). After the 4 years, Podiatrists are licensed to practice, however the degree contains very little surgical education. Those podiatrists who choose to pursue a surgical career, then enrol in the surgical college’s training program while working as a podiatrist. This program can take many years to complete, but they then have almost full surgical privileges for the management of the foot and access to many prescription drugs that the general podiatrist does not have.

Podiatry in the United Kingdom, is similar to Australia, but the basic entry degree is only a 3 year program. In New Zealand and South Africa the degree is a 3 year program and but the surgical management options are much more limited that elsewhere. Podiatry in Canada, varies from province to province with some requiring the USA equivalent training and others having a program similar to the UK.

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Nearly all people start as an apprentice electrician that is a mixture of work based and classroom room learning at an electrician trade institution. To start an apprenticeship, applicants must have an excellent high college education and be at least 18 years old. Other people may go with to train before seeking a work as an electrician or even going to an electrician college.

What expertise do you need then? To become a very good electrician you need to have superior hand-eye coordination, have superior physical fitness, and also be well balanced. Also, the individual requirements to be able to solve complications and have an excellent sense of color. Needless to say, the abilities developed at the electrician trade university schooling program would be a must.

The job prospect of an electrician is pretty positive. The need for domestic electricians has risen considerably meaning that the work load has spread all across the country. it is actually also thought that it will increase even further in the future with the ever growing desire of electrical equipment and other electrics. Eventually, as the technology increases, more electricians will probably be required to install and fix electrical equipment.

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First, you need to make a weekly plan of cleaning. Put on a peace of paper what is that that needs to be done during next week. Now you can spread cleaning jobs throughout the week. It is a good start, because you not going to leave all the hard work just for a one day.

Now, you need to split cleaning jobs in categories. every day jobs, twice a week jobs and weekly jobs. You can put cleaning jobs like doing the dishes, cleaning counters and tidying up in daily routine. Dusting and vacuum cleaning in twice per week jobs, and mopping and bathroom cleaning you can put in weekly jobs.

Therefore, you can leave weekly jobs for a weekend, because they are most time consuming. And for the rest, you can organize that how it best suits you.

In addition, most important thing is that you should involve your whole family. so, when you making a cleaning plan for the next week, you should assign jobs by day and family member. If you split the jobs between all of you, it’s going to be much easier.

Cleaning the House – Most Hated Job of All

RB WOMAN’S CLUB MEETS – The Toe Tappers, a senior women’s dance troupe, performs at the Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive. the cost is $26 and reservations can be made by Monday, Jan. 30 by calling 858-385-9073.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL – Join columnist Ruben Navarrette as he discusses the people, politics, and priorities of modern day Mexico at the World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo.

OPERA EXPERIENCES – Ian Campbell, the general and artistic director of the San Diego Opera, discusses his stories and experiences in the opera world at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive. Cost is $5 for CEC members, $7 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.cec.org.

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT, LUNCH – Lillian Palmer and Michael Ruhl entertain during Prime Time, entertainment and luncheons for seniors, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, Rancho Bernardo. Cost $7/person. For more details, call 858-487-0811, or visit www.rbcpc.org/prime-time.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

‘MEMORIES FROM GETTYSBURG’ – Annette Hubbell presents “Memories from Gettysburg” at a meeting of City of Hope, Rancho Bernardo Chapter, at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at the Stewart Glassman Recreation Center in Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18448 West Bernardo Drive. Send $10 check to Enid Harris, 12868 Camino de la Breccia, San Diego, CA 92128.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

HARP CONCERT – Musician Amy Lynn Kanner performs an eclectic mix of Celtic to Classical harp pieces. This free concert begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For more information, call 858-513-2900.

YOUTH FISHING DERBY – Join the City of Poway and Captain Ron Baker for a great day of fun and prizes 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at the annual Youth Fishing Derby at Lake Poway. the lake is stocked with 2,000 pounds of rainbow trout. the derby ends at noon followed by a barbecue lunch and an awards ceremony.

SUPPORT LITTLE LEAGUE – A fundraiser walk and field games to support Poway National little League begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Pomerado Elementary School, 12321 Ninth St., Poway. Poway Kiwanis pancake breakfast starts at 8 a.m.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5

SOUPERBOWL OF CARING FOOD DRIVE – The Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Middle School Youth, Boy Scout Troop #680, and the Carpenters Fellowship are collecting cans of non-perishable food to help feed the needy. Collections will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 5 as well as before or after 6 p.m. services Saturday, Feb. 4 at the church, 17010 Pomerado Road.

SIGNS OF SPRING – Join docent Mary Glass to explore the signs of spring. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot..

MONDAY, FEB. 6

“A SURVEY OF YIDDISH” – Temple Adat Shalom presents “A Survey of Yiddish,” a historical lesson about the Yiddish language and analysis of Yiddish literature. This 8 week class, taught by Dennis Masur, goes from 7:30-8:30 p.m. beginning on Monday, Feb. 6 and ending on Monday, April 2 at the Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado Road. To learn more about the class, visit www.adatshalom.com or call 858-451-1200.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

LEARN MORE ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE – Matt Alavi, L.Ac., explains the advantages of the natural form of medicine known as acupuncture. This free meeting goes from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

HEARTSAVER CPR – This class provides CPR certification for those who are interested. the $40 class goes from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Pomerado Hospital, Conference Room C/D, 15615 Pomerado Road. To register visit www.pph.org/classes.

HEALTHIER IS WEALTHIER – Anesthesiologist Jonathan Smith combines insights into human behavior to provide solutions to many of today’s personal and business issues. This free lecture begins at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road.

PROTEST, POLITICAL CHANGE – Learn the motives, reasons, and occurrences of the various Middle Eastern political opposition movements. This event, sponsored by the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive. the cost is $5 for CEC members and $7 for nonmembers.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

BRAIN HEALTHY FOODS – Diane Darby Beech of the Alzheimer’s Association discusses Brain Healthy Foods from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Temple Adat Shalom, 15905. For more information or to make reservations, call Melinda Wynar at 858-674-1123.

BLOOD DRIVE – Kaiser Permamente San Diego Blood Donor Center is asking those that are 17 years or older, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds to donate blood. the blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the UltraStar Cinemas Poway 10 parking lot, 13475 Poway Road. Donors will be given a complimentary UltraStar Cinemas movie pass.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – a free caregiver support group meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Poway Adult Day Health Care Center, 12250 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway. the topic will be “Figuring Out What questions to Ask.” To RSVP for the complimentary adult day care accompanying the support group, call Liz Landram at 858-748-5044.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

POWAY DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING – The Poway Democratic Club is hosting a movie night for “Crude,  the Real Price of Oil,” the epic story of one of the most controversial environmental lawsuits on the planet. This meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 in the Creekside Plaza’s Community Room, 13495 Poway Road. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.PowayDemocraticClub.org.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETS – Dr. John E. Reilly discusses President Obama’s foreign policy. This event, sponsored by the World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, is from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive.

RB TEA PARTY MEETS – “Education from K-12” is the topic of Professor Cliff Sumrall when the Rancho Bernardo Tea Party meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. He will cover costs and results, school systems and charter schools.

DIAMOND GATEWAY WOMEN – Learn basic flower arranging from local artist Elma Garcia at a meeting of the Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Mt. Carmel Church of the Nazaren, 10060 Carmel Mountain Road, Rancho Penasquitos. For more information, call 858-484-4022.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10

OCEANS IN GLASS – The Oaks North Travel Club hosts a meeting to learn about the behind the scenes of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This meeting begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the Oaks North Community Center, 12578 Oak North Drive, Rancho Benardo.

RB TRAVELERS MEET – The Rancho Bernardo Travelers is hosting Sid and Mary Lee Nolan presenting “Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean.” the meeting begins at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 in the auditorium of Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Guests over 18 years are welcome to join. For more details, call 858-451-3964.

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

BLUEGRASS CONCERT – Bluegrass band old Town Road is playing at an Acoustic Showcase Concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. For more information, call 858-513-2900.

VALENTINE’S DAY TEA – Relax with family and friends at the Sikes Adobe Valentine Tea from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at 12655 Sunset Drive, Escondido. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 760-432-8318 or e-mail anne@sdpr.org.

KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT – Discover the natural world with docent Dave Meier in an engaging children’s scavenger hunt around the Blue Sky Preserve. the event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SUNDAY, FEB. 12

ORGAN CONCERT – Organist and composer Thomas Mellon brings his amazing talent and musical pieces to concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. This free concert, sponsored by the San Diego Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Music Fraternity, is at the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road.

MONDAY, FEB. 13

BEAT BACK PAIN – Join Orthopaedic Surgeon Paul Kim, M.D., as he discusses causes, proper diagnosis, and the latest treatment options for back pain relief. This free class goes from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at the Pomerado Hospital, Conference Room C/D, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETS – Both men and women are welcome to the Rancho Bernardo Unit of the League or Women Voters’ meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in the Gateway-TV Room, 12751 Gateway Park Road, Poway. the topic of discussion is State Banks.

BREATHE BETTER – Learn about oxygen supplies, how to care for them and what to expect of them from Cheryl Harris of LifeCare Solutions at a Rancho Bernardo Better Breathers meeting 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in the Seven Oaks Community Center Auditorium, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Meetings are free and open to anyone with lung disease, their spouses and caregivers. Call 858-487-7739 for more details.

TUESDAY, FEB. 14

IDENTITY THEFT SOLUTIONS – Mel Robinson discusses identity theft and how businesses can avoid it. This free lecture begins at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road.

THE RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE – Learn about the various candidates running for the U.S. President in the 2012 election. This event, sponsored by the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive. the cost is $5 for CEC members and $7 for nonmembers.

BRANDEIS DAY OF MUSIC – Cantor Lori Frank presents a Day of Music at the Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Oaks North Community Center, 17528 Oaks North Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Cost is $15. For more details and to RSVP, call 858-673-2082.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

SYNTHETIC DRUG FORUM – The Poway Unified School District and the Poway High School PTSA present a forum on synthetic drugs for parents and teens 6:30-8 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Open to parents and teens throughout the district.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

COUNTY SEEKS SENIOR IDEAS – San Diego County’ Aging and Independent Services is holding public hearings to gather information important to local seniors. a meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Poway Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway. Lunch is available for a suggested donation of $4 for those 60-plus.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE – Jeff Tien, L.Ac., discusses traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture and Chinese herbs for a wide variety of skin ailments. This free class goes from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETS – Dr. James Larrimore discusses “Nuclear Iran in Perspective.” This event, sponsored by the World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, is 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo.

RB LADY LIONS MEET – A fundraising card and table games party to support charities is being held by the Rancho Bernardo Lady Lions at noon Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Oaks North Community Center, 12578 Oaks North Drive, Rancho Bernardo. This is the only fundraiser held each year by the club. Reservations, $15 per person, $60 per table, can be made by calling 858-613-5298.

PI BETA PHI – A Valentine’s potluck supper for Pi Beta Phi North County Alumnae Club members, spouses and partners is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at a Rancho Bernardo residence. For more details, call 858-613-1143.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

BLUE SKY HIKE – Engage all the senses on a hike with docent Teresa Bullock. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SUNDAY, FEB. 19

HEALTHY HEART FORUM – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church is hosting  “Healthy Heart Forum” for those interested in learning how to achieve and maintain a healthy heart. This free lesson begins at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 16275 Pomerado Road. For more information, call 858-487-2159.

PLANTS OF BLUE SKY – Explore Blue Sky’s flora on a hike with naturalist Ale Franklin. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

MOZART CONCERT – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church presents Mozart’s “Requiem,” 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. the entire Requiem will be performed with a full orchestra, soloists and choir. there will be a $10 donation accepted at the door. For more information, call 858-487-2159.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

10 SIGNS OF DEMENTIA – Join Diane Darby Beach as she discusses the difference between normal aging and dementia as well as early warning signs. This $5 class goes from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

HEARTSAVER CPR – This class provides CPR certification for those who are interested. the $40 class goes from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Pomerado Hospital, Conference Room C/D, 15615 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

ROTARY SPEECH CONTEST – The Rotary District 5340 holds its annual Four-Way Speech Contest. This contest begins at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP TEA – The Aviva Chapter of Hadassah is hosting its Life Membership Tea to honor Life Members. To become a Life Member, call Pearl Cutler at 858-487-7285. the event begins at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the home of Ruth Slonim, 12955 Guacamayo Court. Life Members call 858-451-9228 to make reservations.

COAST GUARD BOATING CLASS – The Coast Guard Boating Class is being offered for novice and experienced boaters. the class begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 720 N. Broadway. the cost for the class, text and materials is $40. For more information, call 760-741-5905.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

HEARTSAVER FIRST AID – This class provides instruction on the general principles of first aid, as well as medical, injury, and environmental emergencies. This $45 class goes from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Pomerado Hospital, 15615 Pomerado Road. To register, visit www.pph.org/classes.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETING – Dr. Alexander DeVolpi discusses the events that led up to World War I. This event, sponsored by the World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, is from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive.

CURBING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Superior Court Judge Christine Goldsmith discusses the causes of domestic violence and how the courts deal with it at the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. the cost is $5 for CEC members, $7 for nonmembers.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

RUMMAGE SALE – Maranatha Chapel is hosting a rummage sale to benefit youth missions. the sale starts at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25 in the church Fellowship Hall, 10752 Coastwood Road, 4S Ranch. For more information, call 858-613-7800.

ELIZABETH HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING – The Elizabeth Hospice seeks those interested in volunteering in hospice care. the annual Winter Volunteer Training is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 as well as Saturday, Mar. 3 and Saturday, Mar. 10, at the Elizabeth Hospice Administrative Office, 150 W. Crest Street, Escondido. Contact the Volunteer Department at 760-737-2050 to reserve a spot.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

THE KUMEYAAY – PAST TO PRESENT – Join docent John Kordela on a hike to learn which plants and animals were, and still are, used by the Kumeyaay Indians. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

STRATEGIC PLANNING – Gary Rossi discusses strategic planning working with the Malcolm Baldridge school of Performing Excellence. This free lecture begins at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road.

DEAD MEN TELL MANY TALES - San Diego County Chief Medical Examiner Glenn Wagner, M.D., discusses how pathologists find clues to how a person died. This event, sponsored by the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. the cost is $5 for CEC members, $7 for nonmembers. more details at www.cec.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29

INCREASED SCHOOL CHEATING – Former USD Dean of Arts and Sciences, Pat Drinan, Ph.D., explores the reasons why cheating has increased in school. This event, sponsored by the Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, begins at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at the Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo. the cost is $5 for CEC members, $7 for nonmembers.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

KIDS’ TURN GOLF TOURNEY – A golf tournament and spa day to benefit Kids’ Turn San Diego begins at noon Friday, March 2 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. the day ends with an awards dinner and auction. To register and for more details, visit www.birdeasepro.com/kidsturn.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

“LOOK AND SEE” HIKE – Join docent Carol Crafts on a slow paced hike around Blue Sky. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

SHARING NATURE WITH CHILDREN – Join docent Dave Meier on an interactive hike to introduce children to the wonderful world of nature. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

FREE CONCERT – Musician Mandobasso performs at a free concert as part of the Acoustic Showcase. This concert begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 10 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

BLUE SKY HIKE – Bring a camera and capture the beauty of the landscape, flowers, and wildlife on a nature photography hike with docent Bob Kiang. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 11 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

BLUE SKY HIKE – Engage all the senses on a hike with docent Teresa Bullock. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 17 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

BLUE SKY’S FLORA AND FAUNA – Explore the animals and plants of Blue Sky’s habitats with naturalist Ale Franklin. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 18 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

KUMEYAAY BUILDING MATERIALS – Join naturalist John Kordela to learn how the Kumeyaay found shelter and food while living at Blue Sky. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 25 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

BIRDWATCHING HIKE – Join docent Teresa Norris to check out the feathered friends at Blue Sky. the hike begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 31 at the south end of the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve parking lot.

SATURDAY, APR. 14

FREE CONCERT – Musician Harold Payne performs at a free concert as part of the Acoustic Showcase. This concert begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 14 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.

SATURDAY, MAY 12

FREE CONCERT – Musician Nathan James performs at a free concert as part of the Acoustic Showcase. This concert begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.

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Community Calendar – Issue of Feb. 2, 2012