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By Monica Zech, Public Information Officer for the City of El Cajon
August 28, 2015 (El Cajon)--Music, art shows, classes and more are all coming up in El Cajon.
EVENTS
A Day of Free Music This Weekend In Downtown El Cajon
This coming Saturday, August 29, it will be a day of music at the Prescott Promenade. Starting at 12 noon, three groups will take the stage as to “make-up” concerts for those that were rained out in May during the Dinner & a Concert series.
Concert Schedule:
- Soul Persuaders (soul) - 12:00 p.m.
- Laguna - 2:30 p.m. (rock)
- Liz Grace & the Swing Thing (swing) - 5:00 p.m.
The Prescott Promenade is located at 201 E. Main Street. These free concerts are hosted by the Downtown El Cajon Business Partners. For more information please visit www.downtownec.com, or call (619) 334-3000.
Jimmy Buffet Tribute Concert at Friday’s Dinner & a Concert
Stars on the Water will be playing a tribute to Jimmy Buffet at the next Dinner & a Concert in Downtown El Cajon, Friday, August 28. Don’t miss a moment of the 2015 season of “Dinner & a Concert” at the Prescott Promenade! Enjoy great music and dancing on Friday nights, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., now through September 25. Arrive early to dine at one of many great restaurants downtown or bring your picnic and lawn chairs. There are also some local vendors to visit. These free concerts are located at 201 E. Main Street and are brought to you by the Downtown El Cajon Business Partners. See the full line-up of bands at www.downtownelcajon.com or call (619) 334-3000.
VW Night At The Next Cajon Classic Cruise
At the next Classic Cruise Car Show on September 2, it’s VW Mania! See an amazing selection of classic vehicles during the 2015 season of “Cajon Classic Cruise Car Shows.” Car shows are every Wednesday night through October 28 on East Main Street, between Magnolia and Claydelle Avenues, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This popular car show is held in the area of the Prescott Promenade, and is hosted by the Downtown El Cajon Business Partners. For more information, please visit www.cajonclassiccruise.org or call (619) 334-3000.
The New Gateway City Newsletter & Recreation Guide Is Now Available
The new 2015 Fall Gateway City Newsletter and Recreation Guide is now available online and will be mailed to several thousand homes in El Cajon! Pick up a copy at the Downtown El Cajon Library, and in the lobbies of El Cajon City Hall and the El Cajon Police Department. See the latest news of what’s happening in the City and all the great programs offered by the City of El Cajon Recreation Department. Check out the full line up of affordable classes at www.elcajonrec.org. For more information or to register, please call (619) 441-1754.
Antique & Collectible Show
The next San Diego Antique & Collectible show is Wednesday, September 9, at the Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 E. Douglas Avenue, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. See great collectibles, from artwork to jewelry! Free parking and admission. Call (619) 887-8762 for more information.
Iraqi Art Show – Reception And Open House
The El Cajon branch of the San Diego County Library, 201 E. Douglas Avenue in El Cajon, will hold a special Reception and Open House on Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m. to present the first Iraqi Art Show, sponsored by the Friends of El Cajon Library and the Iraqi Culture and Art Association. The art show features paintings done by local Iraqi artists, and will run from September 10 through September 12. The event will include a musical performance, refreshments, and a meet-and-greet with local and administrative dignitaries.
The El Cajon Library offers a host of cultural events to celebrate the diverse communities that comprise El Cajon. Programs such as the annual Multicultural Family Fiesta, bilingual story times, computer classes in Arabic, DMV prep classes in three languages, and cultural performances from around the world, honor the lively mixture of cultures that is unique to our area. This event is free and open to all. Please stop by and support our local artists. For more information about the Iraqi Art Show, contact the El Cajon Library at (619) 588-3718.
Supporting Local Youth - The All FORE R.E.C. Golf Tournament
Golfers - register now for this fun event! The 17th Annual All Fore R.E.C. Golf Tournament, Dinner & Auction, is Friday, September 18, at Sycuan Golf Resort, 3007 Dehesa Road. Check-in is at 10:00 a.m. and the Shotgun Start is at 12:00 p.m. A box lunch is included, and then a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. This event is presented by the City of El Cajon Recreation Department and Crest Kiwanis Club. All proceeds directly support activities that develop youth and provide positive choices through youth activity scholarships, youth sports, recreation classes and after-school programs. To register online for golf and/or dinner, please visit www.elcajonrec.org. For more information or sponsorship, please call (619) 441-1673.
5th Annual Chaldean American Festival
The 5th Annual Chaldean American Festival will be held the weekend of September 19 & 20 at Centennial Plaza, 200 Civic Center Way in Downtown El Cajon. There will be music, dancing, vendor booths and food. Hours for this free event will be from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. both days. For more information, please call (619) 654-1451.
Don’t Get Hooked’ Event Set For East County Seniors
Learn how to avoid getting reeled in by financial scammers and other crooks at East County’s first-ever “Don’t Get Hooked” event set for Wednesday, September 23, in El Cajon.
The free presentation and lunch is geared toward seniors and caregivers and will be led by county Supervisor Dianne Jacob. Speakers will include scam victims, Sheriff’s Department Detective Maureen Perkins and Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood, an expert on elder abuse and financial crimes. Experts from county Aging and Independence Services, Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk's office and Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office will also be on hand to offer advice and answer questions. They will also provide take-home materials and talk about some of the most common swindles, including the “grandma scam” and the “IRS scam.”
The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 E. Douglas Avenue, El Cajon. Check-in will begin at 10:30 a.m. To attend the event, call (844) 899-1597 by September 17 or register online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/DontGtHooked.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
On Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the El Cajon Police Department, working in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be hosting a prescription drug drop off site in the parking lot of their police station, located at 100 Civic Center Way. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. This effort is designed to prevent pill abuse and theft by getting rid of potentially dangerous, expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs in a safe manner. Studies show that most teens who have abused prescription drugs get those drugs from their own homes or from the homes of friends. Bring your outdated, unused or unwanted prescription pills, ointments, or liquids; no questions asked!
Be A Water-Wise Gardener
Are you interested in becoming a more water-wise gardener? Helix Water District will be hosting two separate California Friendly Landscape classes this fall, sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Attend one of the three-hour workshops and learn six ways to make your residential garden California Friendly by:
- Using a holistic approach to gardening
- Building a living soil sponge
- Rethinking elements of your site
- Placing the right plant in the right place
- Using rainwater as a resource
- Managing Irrigation
The classes are free and are scheduled for Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24. Each class will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Helix Water District’s Operations Center located at 1233 Vernon Way in El Cajon. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. To register, email rsvp@helixwater.org or call (619) 667-1711. Please include your name, phone number, the date of the class you will be attending and the number of attendees. If you are unable to attend either of the classes hosted at Helix Water District, additional sessions are being offered throughout San Diego County.
Visit http://www.watersmartsd.org/programs/california-friendly-landscape-training-classes for a list of additional dates and locations.
Free Disaster Preparedness Classes
Just a few spaces left! Now is the time to prepare for the next earthquake or wildfire! Register for the last East County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) disaster preparedness academy of 2015, it begins September 19. An academy consists of six classes. Once the academy begins, classes are held every other Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. These classes are free, but what you learn is priceless! Classes are taught by members of Heartland Fire & Rescue. Visit the East County CERT website at www.heartlandfire.org for the full 2015 CERT schedule. If you would like to register, please call (619) 441-1737, and leave your name and best contact phone number.
General Information:
The El Cajon Farmers’ Market Every Thursday
Stop by the El Cajon Farmers’ Market every Thursday at the Prescott Promenade, located at 201 E. Main Street. Hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - rain or shine! The Farmers’ Market offers a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, fresh baked breads and hot prepared food. Also, there are several vendors and live music! For more information, please visit www.elcajonfarmersmarket.org.
August 28 and September 11 - Alternate Friday closures for El Cajon City offices. Please go to www.cityofelcajon.us for a full calendar of hours for City offices during 2015.
September 7 – Labor Day - All City offices will be closed in observance.
September 8 & 22 - El Cajon City Council Meetings are at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., as needed. The meetings are held in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center Way. For more information, and to view the full agenda online, please visit www.cityofelcajon.us. September 8 & 22 - El Cajon City Council Meetings are at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., as needed. The meetings are held in the City Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center Way. Note: There will be no August 25 City Council meeting which was canceled as part of the summer schedule.
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