community news Art days offer family fun
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation will present the 22nd annual Oceanside Days of Art, a family-friendly festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 and 27 at the corner of Coast Highway 101 and Pier View Way. The free event is a juried fine art festival featuring more than 100 local artists from throughout Southern California selling a variety of unique artwork, including paintings, sculptures, stained glass, ceramics, fine jewelry and photography. The activities also include live stage performances, children’s and adult’s hands on art activities, street chalk artist, painting and sculpture demonstrations. The Oceanside Museum of Art, located adjacent to the event, will offer free admission during both days of the festival. On Sunday, the Green Fair will be taking place across the street with
earth friendly activities for guests. An on-site food court will provide a variety of eating options. Learn more, including the entertainment line-up at www.ocaf.info.
‘Heaven Can Wait’ on stage
POINT LOMA — Westminster Theatre and Vanguard Productions will present the classic comedy “Heaven Can Wait” April 4 to 6 and 11 to 12. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m., with Sunday performances set for 7 p.m. Written in 1941 the Harry Segall play has been remade into several films, including “Here Comes Mr. Jordan,” “Down to Earth” and the 1978 “Heaven Can Wait” film starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie. The story follows the journey of a man whose soul is accidentally plucked from his body and sent to heaven 60 years too early, but the angelic messengers are too late to restore him.
The theater is located at 3598 Talbot St. Learn more at www.vanguardsd.org or call (619) 224-6263.
Networking post-prison programs
CHULA VISTA — The Re-Entry Prison and Jail Ministry is seeking information for its resource directory on Christian organizations that assist inmates being released from correctional facilities through residential home, support group or emergency programs. The ministry’s website contains an exhaustive list of programs, including support groups for alcohol and drug addiction, designed to help ex-offenders transition into productive lives. In addition to its resource list, the Chula Vista ministry hosts workshops, operates a correspondence program, provides oneon-one ministry and promotes networking. Learn more at www.reentry.org or call (619) 421-6263.
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