Clubs &
Organizations
If your club is not on this list, call
us and we’ll add you. 760-749-1112 or email graphics@valleycenter.com
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
Don Hakes (760) 751-7323
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
Meet Fridays at 7 a.m. for breakfast at the
Country Junction Deli, 29115 Valley Center Rd. 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) 390-0744
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
(760) 736-9088
A learning experience for kids to understand cheerleading and
football. Parents can help around the field to get involved.
Early registration Fees are $135 for flag and $235 for tackle.
Registration begins May 2 at Valley Center Middle School. The
board meets monthly 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
Jon Vick (760) 751-0300
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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