East County Magazine
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REFUGEES FROM BURMA AND BHUTAN FIND NEW HOMES IN EAST SAN DIEGO REGION
By Miriam Raftery March 28, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Hilda Moreo, 31, spent 24 years living in refugee camps on the border between Burma and Thailand. Today, she lives in a two-bedroom apartment in City Heights with her husband, her 10-year-old son, 4-year-old daughter, and her mother. Born in Thailand to parents from Burma, Moreo recalls hardships and
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CELEBRATES MILESTONE 90th BIRTHDAY
EAST COUNTY LWV HOSTS BRUNCH APRIL 17 March 28, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — The League of Women Voters is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2010. Known for its voter education efforts, this non-partisan, government watchdog group has been an institution in East San Diego County for decades. This year the organization will celebrate the
WINNERS CHOSEN IN MISS EL CAJON AND MISS TEEN EL CAJON SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Photos by Howard Bagley March 28, 2010 (El Cajon ) – On March 27, winners were crowned in the Miss El Cajon and Miss Teen El Cajon Scholarship Pageant at the East County Performing Arts Center. A total of 26 young women ages 14 to 26 competed for titles. 2010 Winners are: Miss El Cajon: Kristen
SAN DIEGO TO SARASOTA IN 60 DAYS
By Sharon Courmousis March 28, 2010 (Boulevard) –An interesting group of people pulled into Sacred Rocks Reserve on February 27th. They were driving a motor home followed by a car stuffed full and topped off with a bunch of bicycles. Their goal: to bike from San Diego, California to Sarasota, Florida in 60 days. Dawn and Mike Harris, along
COUNTY HOSTS CAREER DAY FOR KIDS COPING WITH HOMELESSNESS
March 26, 2010 (San Diego) — County staff spent a day teaching Monarch School students about jobs in public service by hosting a career day at the County Administration Center. “We want to help the Monarch School provide these young people with bright futures by showing them how to prepare for a career in government or any other
DANCE & TUMBLING RECITAL SUNDAY MARCH 28
March 28, 2010 (El Cajon) – The City of El Cajon’s recreation department holds its annual Dance and Tumbling Recital, “Under The Big Top!” at the East County Performing Arts Center this Sunday, March 28, 2010, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “It promises to be a day of amazing performances by the students in the City’s
WHAT’S OLD IS NEW: LA MESA ANTIQUE FAIR SUNDAY MARCH 28
March 26, 2010 (La Mesa) – La Mesa hosts its Antique Street Faire on Sunday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once a year, La Mesa Boulevard is closed in the downtown village, while antique dealers from far and wide display their wares. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned Midwest flea market, the event also features live music
ALPINE FIREFIGHTERS HOST “THE CYCLING SEMICOLONS” FOR CANCER AWARENESS
By Brad Rushing, Alpine Fire Department March 25, 2010 (Alpine) — On March 20, Alpine Fire Department hosted a bicycling duo from Waterbury Connecticut. The two men are riding bicycles from San Diego to Florida to raise awareness and money for colon cancer. Todd Colitti, a lieutenant with the Waterbury Township Fire Department, is a 10-year
EMPOWERING HOMEOWNERS & BUSINESS OWNERS TO SAVE MONEY WHILE GOING GREEN
Empowered Energy Solutions finds hot market for rapid residential audit program By Dennis Moore March 25, 2010 (San Diego) – Saving money while converting to green energy sources is viewed by many consumers as both desirable and a necessity in this day and age. At the forefront of this movement is Empowered Energy Solutions, a Solana Beach, California
CAN YOU CATCH A WHOPPER? CATFISH SEASON OPENS AT SANTEE LAKES APRIL 17
March 23, 2010 (Santee) – Barona Valley Ranch Resort announces a catfish catching contest at Santee Lakes. The season starts April 17 and runs through October 31st. This year, the lakes have been stocked with 23,000 pounds of catfish. Catch a tagged catfish and win prizes including cash, fishing poles, tackle boxes, camping gear and free fishing passes.
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REFUGEES FROM BURMA AND BHUTAN FIND NEW HOMES IN EAST SAN DIEGO REGION
By Miriam Raftery March 28, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Hilda Moreo, 31, spent 24 years living in refugee camps on the border between Burma and Thailand. Today, she
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CELEBRATES MILESTONE 90th BIRTHDAY
EAST COUNTY LWV HOSTS BRUNCH APRIL 17 March 28, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — The League of Women Voters is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2010.
WINNERS CHOSEN IN MISS EL CAJON AND MISS TEEN EL CAJON SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Photos by Howard Bagley March 28, 2010 (El Cajon ) – On March 27, winners were crowned in the Miss El Cajon and Miss Teen El Cajon Scholarship
SAN DIEGO TO SARASOTA IN 60 DAYS
By Sharon Courmousis March 28, 2010 (Boulevard) –An interesting group of people pulled into Sacred Rocks Reserve on February 27th. They were driving a motor home followed by a
COUNTY HOSTS CAREER DAY FOR KIDS COPING WITH HOMELESSNESS
March 26, 2010 (San Diego) — County staff spent a day teaching Monarch School students about jobs in public service by hosting a career day at the County Administration
DANCE & TUMBLING RECITAL SUNDAY MARCH 28
March 28, 2010 (El Cajon) – The City of El Cajon’s recreation department holds its annual Dance and Tumbling Recital, “Under The Big Top!” at the East County
WHAT’S OLD IS NEW: LA MESA ANTIQUE FAIR SUNDAY MARCH 28
March 26, 2010 (La Mesa) – La Mesa hosts its Antique Street Faire on Sunday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once a year, La Mesa
ALPINE FIREFIGHTERS HOST “THE CYCLING SEMICOLONS” FOR CANCER AWARENESS
By Brad Rushing, Alpine Fire Department March 25, 2010 (Alpine) — On March 20, Alpine Fire Department hosted a bicycling duo from Waterbury Connecticut. The two men
EMPOWERING HOMEOWNERS & BUSINESS OWNERS TO SAVE MONEY WHILE GOING GREEN
Empowered Energy Solutions finds hot market for rapid residential audit program By Dennis Moore March 25, 2010 (San Diego) – Saving money while converting to green energy sources
CAN YOU CATCH A WHOPPER? CATFISH SEASON OPENS AT SANTEE LAKES APRIL 17
March 23, 2010 (Santee) – Barona Valley Ranch Resort announces a catfish catching contest at Santee Lakes. The season starts April 17 and runs through October 31st. This
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