The pear-shaped avocado can become a cartoon character, an animal, a facsimile of a famous celebrity, even a spaceman in the hands of an imaginative youngster. Since judging is based on originality, children are encouraged to use any decorative bits they can find, like beads, yarn, jewelry and junk. The competition will be held in Festival Park on Alvarado Street between Main Street and Mission Road. Judging starts at noon. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
Entry is free.
246 S. Quince St., in Escondido. The focus area of discussion is located north of 5th Avenue, south of W. Valley Parkway between Centre City Parkway and Quince Street. A proposal to put a small power plant on industrial land off Mission Road in Escondido is on the agenda. Events Wednesday The Escondido Camera Club will feature the Canadian Rockies at its club meeting which begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 9632 Galatea Lane in Escondido. Jane Rankin and Louise Bell will present their photos taken in Canada.