East County Magazine
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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HOT EVENTS IN LATE JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
By Miriam Raftery June 22,2023 (San Diego’s East County) — Parades, outdoor concerts, dancing under the stars, farm tours, theater productions, a food fest, and more are all happening in East County as summer heats up. Scroll down for full details on these and many more hot summertime happenings. JUILIAN DANCE JUNE 24 You can kick up your heels at
LAKESIDE 4TH OF JULY PARADE
East County News Service June 21, 2023 (Lakeside) – The Maine Street Revitalization Association in Lakeside invites you to decorate your vehicle and join the Lakeside 4th of July parade. Participants should meet at the Lakeside Rodeo grounds at 9 a.m. for the parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Afterwards, you can join local veterans for a half-pound burger lunch
HUNDREDS JOIN PRIDE WALK IN SANTEE
By Christianne McCormick Photos by Christianne McCormick and Monica Silver June 19, 2023 (Santee) — The Santee Pride Walk on June 10th was met with an outpour of support despite the City’s conservative culture. This pride walk, organized by the Santee United Methodist Church, attracted so many people from all parts of San Diego that attendants could barely fit
SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND ANNOUNCES SUMMER SHOWS
East County News Service June 18, 2023 (La Mesa) — San Diego Concert Band will have two free performances in the next week locally, with two more next month. This week’s shows are: June 22 (6:30 p.m.) – “Twilight in the Park” – Spreckels Organ Pavilion June 25 (6:00 p.m.) – “Sundays at Six” – Harry Griffen Park, La Mesa The Band has enjoyed performing
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN: JUNE 21-24 AT KROC THEATRE
East County News Service June 17, 2023 (San Diego) — C. Hook Theater will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” June 21-24 at the Ray & Joan Kroc Performing Arts Theatre (6611 University Ave., San Diego). The musical is based on the beloved characters created by Charles Shultz in the comic strip “Peanuts.” Shows are at 7 p.m. each
HOT TIMES AT THE LEMON GROVE LIONS CLUB SALSA Y SALSA FIESTA
East County News Service June 17, 2023 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove celebrated a remarkable milestone on June 3, marking their 8th Anniversary with a captivating night under the stars at the lively Salsa y Salsa Fiesta fundraiser. The event was an unforgettable fusion of entertainment, community spirit, and culinary excellence. Guests were treated to a diverse array of
LEMON GROVE FORWARD CLUB CELEBRATES 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF REOPENING 85 YEAR CHARTER WITH THE WOMENS CLUB FEDERATION
Come celebrate the historic accomplishment of 25 community members that answered a social media post to reopen an 85-year-old service club. On June 20, 2022, now President Jessyka Heredia and Vice President Teresa Rosiak put out a Facebook post asking if people in Lemon Grove and surrounding areas would like to join the 2 women in reopening the
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HOT SUMMER HAPPENINGS
By Miriam Raftery June 16, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — A Juneteenth Jubilee, outdoor concerts, the Mt. Helix Food and Wine festival, a Taste of San Diego East, a Team on a Trek challenge, comedy, the musical Grease onstage, 4tth of July celebrations and fireworks are all coming up in San Diego’s East County in June and July.
LA MESA JUNETEENTH AND FRIENDS JUBILEE SUNDAY AT MACARTHUR PARK
East County News Service June 16, 2023 (La Mesa)—You’re invited to celebrate Black culture, history and life while honoring those who fought for freedom and rights. La Mesa’s Juneteenth Celebration will be held Sunday, June 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at MacArthur Park,4900 Memorial Drive in La Mesa. “We bring a family oriented celebration with participation from local
24 PARROTS SEIZED FROM SMUGGLER TAKE WING AT SOCAL PARROT IN JAMUL
By Miriam Raftery Photo: A Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot, by Charles J. Sharp, Sharp Photography, CC by SA 4.0 June 15, 2023 (Jamul) – Chirping at a Miami airport alerted authorities to a smuggler with 29 parrot eggs inside—including one that had just hatched. Two dozen of the eggs later hatched out, including 21 critically endangered Yellow-Naped Amazon parrots and three
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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HOT EVENTS IN LATE JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
By Miriam Raftery June 22,2023 (San Diego’s East County) — Parades, outdoor concerts, dancing under the stars, farm tours, theater productions, a food fest, and more are all happening in
LAKESIDE 4TH OF JULY PARADE
East County News Service June 21, 2023 (Lakeside) – The Maine Street Revitalization Association in Lakeside invites you to decorate your vehicle and join the Lakeside 4th of July parade.
HUNDREDS JOIN PRIDE WALK IN SANTEE
By Christianne McCormick Photos by Christianne McCormick and Monica Silver June 19, 2023 (Santee) — The Santee Pride Walk on June 10th was met with an outpour of support
SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND ANNOUNCES SUMMER SHOWS
East County News Service June 18, 2023 (La Mesa) — San Diego Concert Band will have two free performances in the next week locally, with two more next month. This
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN: JUNE 21-24 AT KROC THEATRE
East County News Service June 17, 2023 (San Diego) — C. Hook Theater will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” June 21-24 at the Ray & Joan Kroc Performing
HOT TIMES AT THE LEMON GROVE LIONS CLUB SALSA Y SALSA FIESTA
East County News Service June 17, 2023 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove celebrated a remarkable milestone on June 3, marking their 8th Anniversary with a captivating night under the
LEMON GROVE FORWARD CLUB CELEBRATES 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF REOPENING 85 YEAR CHARTER WITH THE WOMENS CLUB FEDERATION
Come celebrate the historic accomplishment of 25 community members that answered a social media post to reopen an 85-year-old service club. On June 20, 2022, now President Jessyka
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HOT SUMMER HAPPENINGS
By Miriam Raftery June 16, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — A Juneteenth Jubilee, outdoor concerts, the Mt. Helix Food and Wine festival, a Taste of San Diego East,
LA MESA JUNETEENTH AND FRIENDS JUBILEE SUNDAY AT MACARTHUR PARK
East County News Service June 16, 2023 (La Mesa)—You’re invited to celebrate Black culture, history and life while honoring those who fought for freedom and rights. La Mesa’s Juneteenth Celebration
24 PARROTS SEIZED FROM SMUGGLER TAKE WING AT SOCAL PARROT IN JAMUL
By Miriam Raftery Photo: A Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot, by Charles J. Sharp, Sharp Photography, CC by SA 4.0 June 15, 2023 (Jamul) – Chirping at a Miami airport alerted authorities
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