Adams Park / VC Pool
(760) 749-1304
(760) 758-2514 (24 hours)
Kathryn Hood sdncbluestarmothers@yahoo.com
San Diego North County Blue Star Mothers is a support group serving
the San Diego area military and families. Our founding mothers first
came together in September 2005 and meet regularly to share our worries,
pride, and devotion to our children who are now serving in every branch
of the military. We are an official chapter of the Blue Star Mothers
of America, Inc., a group formed during World War II.
The Blue Star Mothers of America is a non-partisan, non-political,
non-sectarian, non-discriminatory and non-profit organization. We
do not support any political candidate, nor do we endorse any religious
organization. The military represents all aspects of America, as does
our organization. Our mission is to support through service:Members
and their sons and daughters who serve or have served honorably in
the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
(760) 749-9822 Valley Center • (760)
742-1808 Pala
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego provide a positive
place for kids. Youth of all backgrounds are inspired and enabled
to realize their full potential as healthy, productive, responsible
and caring citizens. Some weekly programs include homework help, computers,
crafts, games, leadership training, sports, special group clubs and
events. To join, a membership application must be completed by an
adult or guardian for youth in grades K-8. There is a $50 annual membership
fee per child. Children in grades 1 & 2 are in a separate program
and additional monthly fees apply.
(866) 437-2272 (toll-free)
Mark Thornton (760) 638-2110
If you like camping, outdoor skills, great American morals and ideals,
summer camp at Catalina island, the national jamboree, backpacking
through the mountains then drop by a meeting on Wednesdays at the
Ag farm.
Cub Scout Pack 619
Kari Coe (760) 749-8912
Cub Scouts is for boys in grades K-5. Last year they enjoyed the
Pinewood Derby where kids make their own cars and have races, camping,
blue and gold banquets, activities with den and also as a pack.
Pack usually meets last Friday of the month.
(619) 291-8985
(760) 749-2958
Promotion of gardening, flower arranging, Annual Flower Show, Community
Garden Tour, scholarships for local VC High School graduates, and
Civic Beautification Awards. Meets once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday
at VC Community hall at noon.
Barbara Wickham BW4662@aol.com
(760) 489-7760
Meets from September to May on the Third Saturday of the Month.
Escondido Library, Turrentine Room, 247 S Kalmia. Escondido.
Peg Ohlson (760) 749-1044
Advance the power of women through political involvement. This club
believes in diversity of opinion, experience and culture. They fund-raise
for the youth, sponsor the Teen Republican program and take students
to advocacy day in Sacramento to see the government in action. Meets
once a month on the third Wednesday at Escondido Country Club at 11
a.m.
Homesteaders 4-H (760)749-5211
Pauma Valley 4-H (760)749-2243
Valley Center 4-H (760)749-0294
VC Country 4-H (760)751-1321
Rick Landavazo (760) 751-1443
The Preserve is located in VC’s Paradise Mountain area and
the Friends club is going on six years as a nonprofit educational
and land conservation organization. Founded by local residents they
have 100 dues paying members. They sponsor monthly docent-led hikes,
including horse hikes and quarterly general meetings on topics related
to open space and our local natural habitatsThey recently completed
a 155-acre land acquisition that was added to the Preserve greatly
increasing local trails and open space for the public to enjoy in
perpetuity. We raised nearly $450,000 to complete that project and
are working on others to protect open space for parks, people and
nature in Valley Center.
Friends of VC Library
Gerry Slusser (760) 749-1305 vcfriends@nethere.com
Mission is to support the library. They pay for all the children and
adult programs like origami classes and all summer reading events.
Cost is $5 is for a single membership $10 is double $20 is family.
They meet the first Friday at 1 p.m. in the seminar room at the library
and are looking for volunteers to work in the bookstore and for a
secretary for the board.
Friends of VC Museum
Petei McHenry (760) 749-2993
Funded by donations—the Friends provide a stipend for the curator,
pay for new display cases, collections and restorations.
Call VCHS (760) 751-5500
(800) 643-4798
(760) 749-9664
Meet Fridays at 7 a.m. for breakfast at the VC Community Hall. Kiwanis
raise money for the youth in VC. They also donate to the arts center,
give scholarships to graduating seniors and sponsor youth events like
soccer clubs.
Pauma Valley Lions Club (760)742-3211
Valley Center Lions Club (760)749-7704
Joe Tijerina (760) 801-6051
Season starts after Little League and ends by Thanksgiving. Most teams
are sponsored but those that aren’t will run a player about
$75. They play two games a week, Monday-Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. and
8 p.m. They are always looking for new teams and players.
Miss VC Pageant
Debbie Jockinson Jockinsen@aol.com
(760) 751-1051
The mission of the Valley Center Pageant Assn. is to promote and produce
a high quality scholarship pageant. Its specific purpose is to seek
out a young woman in the community who is a role model, who is articulate,
who can serve as an ambassador of Valley Center, who has a willingness
to serve and the graciousness of a queen. The pageant is in March
at the Maxine performing arts theatre, for girls ages 17-24.
Music Boosters Club
Sandy Smith (619) 557-5935 or (760) 310-2478
Mission is to promote music education in school. A non-profit organization
that support kids in the band and strings program in 5-8 12 grades,
and the choir program in 7-12 grade.
(800) 479-0062
(760) 751-2218
Pauma Valley Community Association
Sue Stockton (760) 742-1462
Pop Warner
(760) 736-9088
A learning experience for the kids to understand football. Parents
can help around the field to get involved. Fees are $105 for flag
and $205 for tackle. Registration begins in April. The board meets
the first Tuesday of each month in the teachers’ lounge at the
lower elementary and is open for questions and comments.
(619) 443-3063
Dance every Thursday from 1-3 p.m. in the basement of VC Community
Hall. There is $4 admission for each dance and there are usually 16-24
people. Loads of fun, good snacks and lots of fellowship.
Jan Imonti (760) 751-0419
A social club for women over 50 that meets once a month for lunch
and fun. Wear a red hat and purple clothes and get crazy.
Nicky Lovejoy (760) 749-1311
Supports local students by providing dictionaries to third graders,
honoring students of the month, supporting Grad Nite, the Jaguar Auction
and providing scholarships. Meets Mondays at 12:10 p.m. at VC Community
Center. Major fund-raisers include the Starless Night Raffle, Wine
Tasting, ice cream socials at open houses and the Western Days Pancake
Breakfast.
Pat Conger (760) 751-9039
Provides relief to the hungry and needy in the community through the
Pantry. A core group of 25 church members staff the pantry with five
volunteers per Saturday. Every Saturday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. They
distribute food to anyone in need in Valley Center and Pauma Valley.
Meets the third Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Catholic
Church.
(760) 480-8710
Tennis Club
Tosh Yamagata (760) 749-5216
Men’s and Women’s leagues with 70 members total. Membership
is $50. Men’s games are on Sundays and are USTA 3.5 and NCT
BB. Women’s games run throughout the week and are USTA 3.5 and
4.0 and NCCA.
VC Art Association
Kathy Hayden (760) 749-7589
Interested in all facets of art world. Some members are appreciators,
a lot are professionals and some are Sunday painters. Meets the third
Wednesday in members’ homes or the library. Members bring in
artwork for critiques.
VCHS Foundation
(760) 749-7863
Umbrella organization for high school for fund-raising. They put on
the Jag auction, which services all groups. The foundation is created
to support the extra curricular and core curriculum of school. Meetings
are the second Monday at the high school administration building at
6 p.m.
Morgan Rogers (760) 751-9835
Supports the girls middle school lacrosse team, the first to represent
Valley Center. Promotes the youth lacrosse athletic program and competitions
in VC. Meetings are held throughout the year with objectives of maintaining
open communication with parents, coaches, youth and sponsors, assisting
in obtaining financial support and promoting lacrosse awareness.
(760) 736-0595
Registration begins in December. The ages for Little League are 5-14.
T-Ball is age 5-6 (hit off the "t" stick), Caps is age 7-8
(hit off the pitching machine). The Minors divisions are Minor A (competitive)
and Minor B (instructional) and they are ages 9-12. The Majors division
is ages 10-12. Juniors are ages 13-14. Games usually run until the
end of May. At the end of May there is post-season play such as City
Tournament, All Stars, etc.
VC Rodeo Commitee
Geraldine McHugh (760) 519-6411
Responsible for the rodeo, getting sponsors, lining up the rodeo events,
the rodeo queen contest and putting it all together for the performance.
Tom Litchfield, President (760) 749-7973
president@vcys.org
Primarily a recreational league they also have a few competitive teams
that travel around the county playing other clubs. They play on the
school fields. Season begins Aug. 1 and ends the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
All games are on Saturdays. Players are ages 4 to 16. There are eight
different divisions including: PeeWees U5/U6 Coed; Div 6 U7/U8 Boys
and Girls; Div 5 U9/U10 Boys and Girls; Div 4 U11/U12 Boys and Girls;
Div 2/3 U13/U14/U15/U16 Coed
VC Women's Club
(760) 751-0419
Open to any women 18 years or older. A member of the general federation
of the women’s club—founded in the early 1900s, with 20
members currently. They meet once a month at the Valley Center Community
Center. This club focuses on education and has fund-raisers for scholarships
for VCHS seniors. They also try to raise scholarships for VC women
continuing their education. Always looking for new members.
(760) 749-1339
A family-oriented horse club incorporated in 1960. They meet on the
second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the VC community hall basement.
(760) 749-8472
Takes care of parade booth rentals, the dance, the festival and the
rodeo.
Youth Softball
(760) 749-0761 at The Sports Closet
Registration begins in December. The season begins in February. All
girls ages 6 - 14 are eligible to play. Games will be Monday - Thursday
and Saturday depending on age groups.
(760) 749-7951
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