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DIVORCE SUPPORT The DivorceCare Seminar and Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9, Horizon Christian Fellowship, Glass Room, 6365 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe. Childcare is available with phone registration. Call Pastor Gary McCartie at (858) 756-5599 for details.

SECONDS, PLEASE The San Dieguito Art Guild will participate in the “Second Friday on Second Street” celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 9, Off Track Gallery, 2nd Street and D Street, Encinitas. Off Track Gallery will host a reception for four featured artists: Lynn Ely (fiber art), Darlene Katz (oil), Grace Swanson (water media), and Ellen Cramer (oil). Wine & hor d’oeuvres will be served. Call the Gallery at (760) 942-3636 or visit www.OffTrackGallery.com to learn more.

YOGA CLASS Diane Roberts will offer a Yoga Beyond Breast Cancer class from from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Jan. 9, Foundation Yoga and Wellness Center, 130 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. Participants will learn therapeutic yoga to release scar tissue, regain range of motion, rebuild strength, and experience the inspiring power of sharing with others on the same healing journey. Call (858) 350-3431 to learn more.

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CASTING CALL Auditions for the play “Abie's Irish Rose” will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 10, MaGee Park, Carlsbad. Ages 8 through 18 welcome. Auditions should take about 20 minutes, and no appointment necessary. For details, call Production Director Loralie McGill at (760)730-9447.

DIVORCE, HOW TO The MiraCosta College Community Services Program will offer a program for women who want to learn more about the process of divorce from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 10, Room 201, MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea. What Women Need to Know About Divorce will explore the legal, financial, psychological and social issues of divorce; discuss community resources available to those contemplating divorce; and allow participants to meet others experiencing similar life changes. Call (858) 792-0524 or (760) 736-1660 to learn more.

HOW’D WE GET HERE? The Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 9 a.m. Jan. 10, Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista. After a continental breakfast, there will be a short business meeting. Professor Laura Makey of Cal State San Marcos, will discuss “Origins & Destinations – How We got From There To Here.” Contact Margaret Read at (760) 757-0528 for required reservations.

KNOW YOUR HISTORY The Encinitas Historical Society will host a history walk from 10:30 to noon Jan. 10, 1883 Schoolhouse at F and 4th Street, Encinitas. will conclude the walk at noon. The history tour is free. For details, call (760) 753-5726.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB The Pendleton Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 10, Camp Pendleton Golf Course Banquet Room. The guest speaker will be Col. William Gavitt, a National Board Member who will install new officers. Call (760) 233-1316 to learn more.

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LIFE: BRING A MAP A treasure mapping workshop will meet at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas. The workshop will focus on constructing a “treasure map,” a visual portrait of all that you want to attract into your life. All supplies are provided. Call (760) 274-3532 or visit www.SeasideCenter.org for details.

WWW.BEGONIA.COM The Mabel Corwin Branch of the American Begonia Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 11, city of ?Encinitas Community Center, Room 118, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. The program will be “Computers, Begonias and the Web” led by Michael Ludwig. Bring begonias or companion plants to show. For details, call Marla Keith at (760) 753-3977.

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CONTEMPORARY WOMEN The Contemporary Women of North County will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 12, Wood House at Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos. CWONC invites interested women to join the club, meet new friends, have fun and become more involved in the community. Visit www.cwonc.org to learn more.

GOOD NEIGHBORS An orientation for a new Community Emergency Response Team will be held 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Safety Center, 2560 Orion Way, Carlsbad. CERT volunteers will provide emergency preparedness and response assistance to their neighbors after attending 24 hours of training in fire safety, light search and rescue, etc. Apply online at www.volunteerincarlsbad.net. Call Sue Irey at (760) 434-2906 or by e-mail at sirey@ci.carlsbad.ca.us to learn more.

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PESKY BAVARIAN PUZZLES The North County San Diego County Genealogical Society will hold a business and sharing meeting from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Carlsbad Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. “Solving a Bavarian Puzzle” will be the case study presented by Gordon Hoard. For details, call (760) 729-1983.

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ART WITH LINDA Linda Luisi will teach drawing skills and color composing from 3 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14, 7725 Primavera Way, Carlsbad. The class is taught in a creative and relaxing environment. Beginners are welcome. Call (760) 944-7800 to learn more.

CAREGIVING WORKSHOP The Elizabeth Hospice will offer an educational workshop designed to assist those who provide long distance caregiving to their loved ones from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 14, Center for Compassionate Care, 2111 Geneva St., Suite 100, Oceanside. The workshop facilitator will offer suggestions and tools to help caregivers overcome geographic distance and stay connected with their loved ones in need to help them cope with a serious illness. To register, call (760) 737-2050.

WHAT’S HAPPENING? The League of Women Voters North Coast will host a meeting to review and discuss current state programs at 1 p.m. Jan. 14, San Diego National Bank, Community Room, El Camino Real, Encinitas. The emphasis will be on strategic planning issues dealing with democracy, voting, or civic engagement which fit into the mission of the grassroots group. Visit www.lwvncsd.org or call (760-736-1608 to learn more.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS Elaine Swann, nicknamed “The Etiquette Lady,” will make an appearance at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15,Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. Swann will discuss what to do and say in order to shine in any social or business situation, as well as how to make a great impression with up-to-the-minute valuable and practical tips from a contemporary perspective. Call the library at (760) 753-7376 or visit www.elainswann.com to learn more.

IT’S STAGED The new Reader Theatre Matinee Productions will present a staged reading featuring one-act plays and other entertainment at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 15, Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave., Carlsbad. Call (760-602-4650) for details.

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DOG DINNER The Rancho Coastal Humane Society with present Dinner With the Dogs: New Year, New Homes from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 389 Requeza St., Encinitas. The new program will give children the opportunity to tour the shelter to see the animals, make themed crafts for shelter pets, play with friendly animals and enjoy a pizza dinner with new friends. Visit www.rchumanesociety.org or call (760) 753-6413 to learn more.

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BIRD WALK The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation will hold an easy, docent-led nature walk from 9 to 11 Jan. 17, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center, the end of Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad. This walk will focus on the many birds that winter at the Batiquitos Lagoon. Participants should bring their own binoculars. Call (760) 931-0800 or visit www.batiquitosfoundation.org to learn more.