DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS AUGUST 7-16

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Plus previews of coming attractions

By Miriam Raftery

August 7, 2014 (Destination East County) – From fishing at night to fun with firefighters, we have some unique outings featured in this week’s Destination East County – along with some rollicking musical performances and "Politics in Paradise."  Plus we have previews of next week’s top events, from a Cajun concert to a event atop Mt. Helix for lovers of art, craft beer and wine.

POLITICS IN PARADISE AUG. 7

The Chambers of East County are jointly hosting Politics in Paradise on Thursday, August 7th from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Elected officials at the federal, state and local level  will participate in a lively panel discussion and take questions and answers from the audience. Guests can also sample fare from local restaurants, wineries and breweries in East County. Politics in Paradise will be held at the Water Conservation Garden on the campus of Cuyamaca College. For tickets and information, visit the East County Chamber of Commerce website at www.EastCountyChamber.org.

NIGHT FISHING AT SANTEE LAKES AUG. 7

If you’re hooked on fishing, Santee Lakes, hosts its  last night fishing evening of the season takes on August 7th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m..  You’re advised to bring a lantern but leave your radio at home – they’re not allowed to disturb the silence, or the fish! No state fishing license is required—just a permit from the general store – and some worms as bait.  For details visit www.SanteeLakes.com.

COUNTRY MUSIC AT GROSSMONT CENTER AUG. 8

Charley and Calico Ridge will be performing a free country and pop music concert Friday August 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grossmont Center in La Mesa.  Concerts are held here every Friday in the Macy’s Courtyard through the end of August. For a full schedule of concerts and other events, see www.GrossmontCenter.com.

BACK TO THE GARDEN ROCK IN EL CAJON AUG. 8

The rock and roll band Back to the Garden performs at El Cajon’s Dinner and a Concert this Friday night, August 8. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Prescott Promenade Park on Main Street . For details visit www.DowntownElCajon.com.

9-11 BBQ FIREFIGHTER FUNDRAISER AUG. 9

The Deerhorn Valley Community Association invites you to a barbecue fundraiser for firefighters on Saturday, August 9 from 1 to 5 p.m.  The event also honors firefighters and emergency responders who gave their lives on 9-11, spearheaded by local resident Sandra Ignosci in memory of her late husband and brother. 

All proceeds benefit Firefighter Aid, a local nonprofit that cares for local firefighters and their families in times of need. The event will be at Talamar Gardens and includes a silent auction, pulled pork, beans, slaw, beer and wine from local vintners. Wear casual or Western attire.  For tickets ($20) call 619-468-9336 (or email SJIgnosci@gmail.com).

Now for a preview of coming attractions…..

 

SUMMER BASH BUSINESS EXPO AUG. 13 IN LA MESA

The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Summer Bash Business EXPO on August 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  You’re invited to mix and mingle with local business owners at the La Mesa Community Center.  For tickets and details, visit the La Mesa Chamber’s website at www.LaMesaChamber.net.

BAYOU BROTHERS CAJUN CONCERT AUGUST 14

Lemon Grove’s community concert series will feature the Bayou Brothers, playing Cajun blues on Thursday, August 14th. The free musical event takes place at Berry Street Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For a full schedule of concerts visit the  city of Lemon Grove’s website at www.LemonGrove.Ca.gov and click on “events.”

USA VOLLEYBALL CUP AUGUST 15 AT SDSU

On Friday August 16th, the USA Volleyball Cup will be held at Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University.  The U.S. will square off against Iran starting at 7 p.m.  For ticket information, visit the Viejas Arena website (http://as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena/events.php )

SUMMER TWILIGHT WALKS AT MISSION TRAILS AUG. 16

Mission Trails Regional Park invites you to a twilight walk to learn about changes that occur as the sun goes down. The walk will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.  The walk begins at the Kumeyaay Lake Campground parking lot and lasts about an hour and a half. For more information, visit www. Mtrp.org.  

CAL FIRE DAY AT LAKE MORENA AUGUST 16

CAL FIRE and Smokey the Bear will be visiting Lake Morena with their fire truck on Saturday, August 16 at 2 p.m.. They will educate the public on fire safety, what to do when you’re lost, and what not to do when building a campfire from scratch. Emergency vehicles will be on display flashing their lights and shooting water out of their fire hose.



Bring a bathing suit or some attire you would not mind getting wet so the kids can play in the water.

For details on this and other county park events, check out San Diego County Parks on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSanDiegoParksandRecreation/events )

HEART OF MT HELIX AUGUST 16

The 7th annual HeART of Mt Helix will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 5:30 pm until 10 pm up in the pPark atop Mt. Helix.   The event features live music on two stages, visual artists at work, restaurant tastings, auction, a signature cocktail, craft beer, wine and sunset views.  For information on tickets and reservations, visit  MtHelixPark.org (http://mthelixpark.org)

NOTED GUITARIST FRED BENEDETTI AT MISSION TRAILS ON AUGUST 17

Flamenco, jazz, classical and popular music will be performed in a free guitar concert by noted musician Fred Benedetti on Saturday, August 17 at 3 p.m. in the Mission Trails Regional Park visitor center theater.  This acclaimed entertainer plays with several local bands. He heads up the guitar studies program  at Grossmont College and serves as chair of the guitar program at San Diego State University.  He has toured in the U.S. Europe, North America and Asia, performing locally with with the San Diego Symphony and San Diego Opera, plus he has shared the stage with such musical luminaries as opera star Luciano Pavarotti and jazz great Dave Brubeck.

For more information and a complete list of concerts, visit www.mtrp.org

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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 http://www.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 show on KNSJ, you can contact editor@eastcountymagazine.org

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


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