DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JAN. 28-FEB. 14

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January 27, 2016 (San Diego's East County) -- This week’s Destination East County includes hawk watching in Ramona,‘California Dreamin’ in Anza Borrego and “Visions” at Mission Trail Regional Park.

Plus we’ll have previews of coming attractions, including  a Valentine’s food and wine pairing at Vineyard Grant James in Ramona, breakfast with Supervisor Dianne Jacob, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performing live at  Sycuan.

So scroll down for all of these events and more.

THIS WEEK'S MAJOR EVENTS

 PHOTOGRAPHIC ART SHOW AT THE WIEGHORST MUSEUM JANUARY 28

Mark your calendar for a photographic art show on Thursday, January 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum.   This special event features the art of Garry Anderson and Joe Payson, along with a catered reception.  The museum is located at 131 Rea Avenue in El Cajon.  For more information, please call (619) 590-3431.  

“CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: THE IMMIGRATION AND MIGRATION HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA” JANUARY 29 AND 30.

The non-profit Anza-Borrego Desert History Association (ABDNHA) in Borrego Springs announces a special two day program entitled “California Dreamin’: The Immigration and Migration History of California” to be held in Borrego Springs on January 29 and 30. This two day event will bring together a best-selling author, an anthropologist, a historian, and a genetic anthropologist to tell the full story of movement over time into what is now known as the Golden State.

The program begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 29 at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center, 590 Palm Canyon Drive.  All seats are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.  There is no charge for ABDNHA members.

Programs on Saturday January 30 will be held in the ABDNHA library, 652 Palm Canyon Drive and space is limited.  Preregistration is required for these programs and space is limited.  Register online www.abdnha.org/californiadreamin.

HAWK WATCH: A RAPTOR CELEBRATION IN RAMONA SATURDAYS IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

Hawk Watch, a free celebration of raptors will take place at the Wildlife Research Institute in Ramona Grasslands at 10 a.m. each Saturday in January and February—rain or shine.   You can observe both wintering and resident raptors such as the Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle, Ferruginous Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Prairie Falcon, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Burrowing Owl.

Nineteen species of raptors have been recorded at this “raptor hotspot,” where you will learn the life histories of these beautiful birds as well as the importance of the Ramona Grassland ecosystem.  In addition to wild raptors, you will also see trained raptors and owls up close. Bring binoculars if you have them, though scopes will be available.  Refreshments, coffee, and pastries will also be provided. For more information visit http://Wildlife-Research.org

BIRDING BASICS AT MISSION TRAILS JANUARY 30

Mission Trails Regional Park Guide and experienced birder Winona Sollock will lead a free educational bird identification class in the park on Saturday, January 30th at 1 p.m.  The hour-and-a-half class will help increase your enjoyment of nature by teaching you five simple techniques to identify birds at a glance.  You will also learn how to use a field guide, so bring one along if you have it.

Classes meet at the Visitor Center in Classroom “A” on January 30th and the last Saturday of every month from January through October at 1:00 p.m.  The class is free and open to the public, with no reservations required.  Details at MTRP.org.

GARNET MINE HIKE IN JACUMBA JANUARY 30

The Jacumba Hikers and Walkers will be hitting the trail to a garnet mine on January 30th.  Along the 4-mile, figure-8 loop trail hikers will encounter a waterfall, exhilarating views and other hidden treasures of the high desert area. This hike is rated moderate to hard, and dogs are not allowed.  Meet at 8 a.m. at the Jacumba Spa & Resort (44450, Old Hwy. 80, Jacumba Hot Springs) Breakfast is available at the spa, starting at 7 a.m. and lunch is available after the hike. Bring a swim suit & towel for soaking in mineral hot springs after the hike, courtesy of the Spa.

 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON FEBRUARY 1

The East County Chamber’s Annual Citizen of the Year Luncheon will take place on Monday, February 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the El Cajon Elks Lodge, located at 1400 E. Washington Avenue.  Join the Chamber as they honor the El Cajon Citizen of the Year Humbert Cabrera! For reservations, please call (619) 440-6161 or visit www.eastcountychamber.org.

HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN SANTEE

January is Health Awareness Month in Santee. To help increase health awareness in the city of Santee, California Health Network has partnered with dozens of organizations and companies to offer free and discounted health and fitness classes and services.  Whether you’re looking for free kickboxing and yoga lessons, tennis, personal trainer, or free checkups of your vision, hearing, spinal alignment or blood pressure, or discounts on other services ranging from dental care to massages, you can find it at all this month at  www.CaliforniaHealthNetwork.org/healthawarenessmonth

VISIONS ART SHOW NOW THROUGH JAN. 29 AT MISSION TRAILS

The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (MTRP) presents Visions, an exhibition featuring six award winning artists. Their colorful works celebrating nature will be on display in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Art Gallery now through January 29th For directions, visit www.MTRP.org.

LAUREL AND HARDY MOVIES SATURDAY JANUARY 30

“Saps at Sea” is the name of a group of movie lovers who have met for 38 years to enjoy old-time fun movies with Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton and Looney Tunes.  This week’s showing includes “Wrong Way,” from1929 with Blue Boy the horse.  Then “Alley Oop” with comedian Buster Keaton.

“Saps at Sea” have even reintroduced the ‘intermission’ for treats and conversation.  After Porky Pig in “May Ham” a Laurel and Hardy double feature will be presented with "Laughing Gravy" and the 1932 classic "The Chimp." 

The event will be on Saturday, January 30 in Williams Hall at the Trinity Church 3902 Kenwood Drive, Spring Valley.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  Show starts at 7:00 p.m.  Admission is $6.00 at the door.   

For more information visit the official SAPS AT SEA San Diego Facebook page at: http://www.sapsatsea.com/ 

PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS….

THE FIRST BREAKFAST MEETING WITH GUEST SPEAKER SUPERVISOR DIANNE JACOB FEBRUARY 10

The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the “first breakfast” meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Marie Calendar’s, 6950 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120. Supervisor Dianne Jacob will be the guest speaker.

breakfast price is: La Mesa Chamber members (not using annual passes) $15 a piece, potential members and guest, $20 apiece and all "at door" attendees, $25 apiece. Reservations may be made via the website: www.lamesachamber.com or by calling the chamber office 619-465-7700.

UPCOMING CLASSES AT BARONA CULTURAL MUSEUM FEBRUARY THROUGH MAY

The Barona Cultural Museum features several fascinating classes on Native American culture and crafts:

Atlatl and Spear Making - Sat. Feb. 6, 2016 w/Willie Pink, ages 18 and up fee: $25*

Native Foods Yucca Cooking Class - Sat. Mar 12, 2016 w/Martha Rodriguez, ages 12 and up fee: $25*

Juncus Basket Making - Sat. Apr 2, 2016 w/Eva Salazar, ages 16 and up fee: $25*

Agave Sandals - Sat. May 7, 2016 ages 16 and up fee: $25*

All classes are from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

*Classes are Free to Barona Tribal Members

Barona Cultural Center & Museum is on the Barona Indian Reservation at 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside.  For more information see www.BaronaMuseum.org, calll 619-443-7003, extension 219 or email museum@baronamuseum.org

WINE, FOOD AND DESERT PAIRINGS AT WINERY GRANT JAMES’ SUNDAY, FEB. 14TH

John Little's Catering will create an unforgettable evening at the Grant James’ Winery. The chef will be serving a 5-course tasting menu designed to showcase Grant James’ best new wine releases.   This culinary adventure takes place in the Old Barn.

Kim Spero, from the Cheeses from the Cave will be serving cheese, fruit and wine combination on Saturday & Sunday 12/13 & 12/14. Kim has crafted a special cheese dusted in coco that has been designed to pair with Grant James’ Delphinus wine, chocolate and a piece of fruit.  For more go to http://www.vineyardgrantjames.com/.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY AT SYCUAN FEBRUARY 12

Together for over 23 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will appear in concert at Sycuan casino’s “Live and Up Close” concert series.   Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins, sold millions of records and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold out concerts in the Hollywood Bowl and Lincoln Center and appearances with many of the country's finest symphony orchestras Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music, America's unique and original musical art form.          Friday, February 12 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $35.00 to $45.00. 

That’s all for this week! You can find details on all of these events and more on our Calendar and in our Festivals and Events section online at eastcountymagazine.org.

If you have an event you’d like added to our calendar, or if you would like to sponsor the Destination East County column on our website, or the Destination East County show on KNSJ radio, you can contact editor@eastcountymagazine.org   Destination East County is the most-read feature on our website.

We’ll be back next week with more festivals, events and attractions in San Diego’s East County.

 

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