East County Magazine
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: REVOLUTION IN THE ORCHARD
March 31, 2023 (Santa Ysabel, CA) — East County Magazine interns Jacob Pamus and Daniela Torres visited Julian Farm and Orchard, where a recreation of a Revolutionary War battle was held. They interviewed participants in both the British and Colonists camps, including General George Washington. Julian Farm and Orchard is located in Santa Ysabel, California, just outside of Julian.
HOP DOWN THE BUNNY TRAIL APRIL 1 IN SANTEE
East County News Service March 31, 2023 (Santee) – The City of Santee will host “Hop Down the Bunny Trail,” a free family-friendly event on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Santee Trolley Square, 9850 Mission Gorge Road, Santee. The fun includes music, kids’ crafts, carnival rides, giveaways, Easter bunny photos, an egg hunt, and more.
FUNDRAISER FOR CEREBRAL PALSY TODAY AT SURF RIDER PIZZA
April 1, 2023 (La Mesa) – Surfrider Pizza in La Mesa will donate 15% of all food and beverage sales on April 2 between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. to the James Cerebral Palsy Foundation (tax and gratuity not included). This applies to dine-in and to-go orders, but not to-go orders through a third party company. You must mention the
LA MESA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL APRIL 22
East County News Service March 11, 2023 (La Mesa) – The city of La Mesa invites you to the La Mesa Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MacArthur Park (4900 Memorial Drive, La Mesa). The free event will include arts and crafts, eco-friendly vendors, a bicycle rodeo and bike activities, a fix-it
RAISE A GLASS TO SISTERHOOD: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY ONSTAGE AT POWPAC NOW THROUGH APRIL 16
By Kathy Carpenter March 28, 2023 (Poway) — On March 25 at Powpac Theatre in Poway, “The Savannah Sipping Society” opened. It’s a tale of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery. The story follows four women who form a deep bond through a series of unexpected events, helping each other navigate through life’s challenges. It is a refreshing take on female friendships
FIELD OF DREAMS: THE CROWNING OF BULLS ONLY RODEO QUEENS IN LAKESIDE
By Shiloh Ireland Photo: Kate Richardson, Miss Bulls Only Rodeo Queen and Talia Klotzkin, Junior Miss Bulls Only Rodeo Queen March 26, 2023 (Lakeside) – The journey to be crowned a queen in Lakeside’s Bulls Only Rodeo begins with horsemanship trials and interviews with equestrian judges to the evening of the pageant held at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. Ten young
LOCAL BEERS WIN BIG AT 2023 BREWERS CUP OF CALIFORNIA
East County News Service March 25, 2023 (San Diego) — This year’s Brewers Cup of California included 1,306 entries from 191 breweries. There were 83 categories and a total of 37 medals were awarded to breweries within San Diego County, including 13 gold, 8 silver and 16 bronze. The overall total is nearly double the 19 medals collected by local breweries at the
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MARCH 25-MAY 20
By Miriam Raftery March 22, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – There’s a wide assortment of events coming up across San Diego’s East County, including a Revolutionary War reenactment, a supper club show with an SNL comedy star, a butterfly jungle, Easter egg hunts, car shows, Earth Day celebrations, wolf center tours, music festivals, a Western Days parade, a
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BOOT DRIVE FOR BURN INSTITUTE
March 22, 2023 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland snapped these phots of firefighters from the Lakeside Fire Department collecting donations for the annual Boot Drive in March. Proceeds benefit the San Diego Burn Institute. Printer-friendly version
GROSSMONT CENTER TO HOST LA MESA CHAMBER MIXER APRIL 26 AT BJ’S
East County News Service March 21, 2023 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their annual mixer hosted by the management team at Grossmont Center. The location for this lively event is BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Grossmont Center on Wednesday, April 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. “ BJ’s back patio is the
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: REVOLUTION IN THE ORCHARD
March 31, 2023 (Santa Ysabel, CA) — East County Magazine interns Jacob Pamus and Daniela Torres visited Julian Farm and Orchard, where a recreation of a Revolutionary War battle
HOP DOWN THE BUNNY TRAIL APRIL 1 IN SANTEE
East County News Service March 31, 2023 (Santee) – The City of Santee will host “Hop Down the Bunny Trail,” a free family-friendly event on Saturday, April 1 from 10
FUNDRAISER FOR CEREBRAL PALSY TODAY AT SURF RIDER PIZZA
April 1, 2023 (La Mesa) – Surfrider Pizza in La Mesa will donate 15% of all food and beverage sales on April 2 between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. to
LA MESA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL APRIL 22
East County News Service March 11, 2023 (La Mesa) – The city of La Mesa invites you to the La Mesa Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22 from 10
RAISE A GLASS TO SISTERHOOD: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY ONSTAGE AT POWPAC NOW THROUGH APRIL 16
By Kathy Carpenter March 28, 2023 (Poway) — On March 25 at Powpac Theatre in Poway, “The Savannah Sipping Society” opened. It’s a tale of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery. The
FIELD OF DREAMS: THE CROWNING OF BULLS ONLY RODEO QUEENS IN LAKESIDE
By Shiloh Ireland Photo: Kate Richardson, Miss Bulls Only Rodeo Queen and Talia Klotzkin, Junior Miss Bulls Only Rodeo Queen March 26, 2023 (Lakeside) – The journey to be crowned
LOCAL BEERS WIN BIG AT 2023 BREWERS CUP OF CALIFORNIA
East County News Service March 25, 2023 (San Diego) — This year’s Brewers Cup of California included 1,306 entries from 191 breweries. There were 83 categories and a total of 37 medals were
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MARCH 25-MAY 20
By Miriam Raftery March 22, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – There’s a wide assortment of events coming up across San Diego’s East County, including a Revolutionary War reenactment,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BOOT DRIVE FOR BURN INSTITUTE
March 22, 2023 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland snapped these phots of firefighters from the Lakeside Fire Department collecting donations for the annual Boot Drive in March. Proceeds benefit the San
GROSSMONT CENTER TO HOST LA MESA CHAMBER MIXER APRIL 26 AT BJ’S
East County News Service March 21, 2023 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their annual mixer hosted by the management team at Grossmont
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