East County Magazine
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BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA AT THE MOXIE THEATRE FOCUSES ON BIRDER’S PARENTING STRUGGLES
By Susan Taylor February 20, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — East County has a gem of a theatre in Moxie Theatre, located at 6633 El Cajon Blvd, in Rolando. It is a small venue currently playing Birds of North America, a thought-provoking drama that lives up to the theater’s mission statement. The theatre’s four female founders, known as the Four Pirates, set out in 2004 to
LOVE YOUR HEART COMMUNITY FAIR: NEW DATE MARCH 11 IN RAMONA
East County News Service Note: This event was postponed due to rain from Feb. 25 to March 11. February 20, 2023 (Ramona) – The County of San Diego invites you to its “Love Your Heart Community Fair” on Saturday, March 11 from 12-3 p.m. at the Ramona Library, 1275 Main Street in Ramona. Learn about good heart health and how
CHILI COOKOFF IN LEMON GROVE MARCH 4 TO BENEFIT LEMON GROVE LIONS
East County News Service February 18, 2023 (Lemon Grove) – Hot times are in store for guests at the Lemon Grove Lions club Chili Cookoff fundraiser on Saturday, March 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lemon Grove Community Center(3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove). The event includes chili tasting, live music, hot dogs, water and admission for $30. Raffle
PEG LEG LIARS CONTEST IS BACK: MARCH 4 IN BORREGO SPRINGS
East County News Service Photo: Pegleg Smith state historical marker; CC by SA-NC February 17, 2023 (Borrego Springs, CA) – Telling a whopper is usually taboo. But at the Peg Leg Liars Contest, named for the purported discoverer of a yet-to-be-found treasure in black gold, you can win prizes for spinning the best tall tale. After a two year hiatus
ACCLAIMED ACTRESS RAQUEL WELCH, A FORMER SAN DIEGAN, DIES AT 82
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Racquel Tejada Welch in 1976. February 15, 2023 (San Diego) – Famed actress Raquel Welch, an international sex symbol who also drew acclaims and a Golden Globe award for her acting talent, died today at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness at age 82. She was a star of movies, TV and
HOW TO HELP SURVIVORS OF EARTHQUAKES IN TURKEY AND SYRIA
Story and video by Jacob Pamus February 15, 2023 (San Diego) – Local and international efforts are underway to help survivors of the deadly 7.8 earthquake that struck Türkiye (formerly known as Turkey) and Syria on February 6. More than 40,000 people have died, the New York Times reports, including over 35,000 in Türkiye and at least 5,500 in
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: NESTING HUMMINGBIRD
East County News Service February 13, 2023 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland Photography sent in this image of a hummingbird nesting on his Lakeside property. Hummingbirds build their tiny nests with twigs, moss and spiderwebs. They can measure as little as an inch in diameter when built, but can stretch to accommodate growing chicks once the eggs hatch. Because the
HOW TO INVITE SONGBIRDS TO YOUR BACKYARD: MARCH 2 AT MISSION TRAILS
East County News Service February 12, 2023 (San Diego) — North America’s songbird population has declined dramatically in the last 50 years, and the most significant cause of the decline is loss of habitat. In a lecture on Thursday, March 2 at 6 p.m. at Mission Trails Regional Park’s visitor center, Kay Charter of the nonprofit Saving Birds Thru Habitat will offer
5 STEPS TO SOLO TRAVEL: A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN HER PRIME: PART A
By Pennell Paugh February 9, 2023 (San Diego) – Dr. Mary Travelbest’s guide book is full of tips and on the road recommendations. She helps you to get the best deals, pack light, and ensure your safety. She takes you through stages to develop a level of comfort with less and less structure. I’m still on stage one, but I
FREE “GIVE KIDS A SMILE” DENTAL CLINIC AT EL CAJON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER FEB. 25
Services for East County children in need is Saturday, February 25 Source: San Diego County Dental Foundation Image by Pexels from Pixabay February 9, 2023 (El Cajon) – The San Diego County Dental Foundation will host the free Give Kids a Smile preventive dental treatment program for East County children in need at the El Cajon Family Health Center on Saturday, February
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BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA AT THE MOXIE THEATRE FOCUSES ON BIRDER’S PARENTING STRUGGLES
By Susan Taylor February 20, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — East County has a gem of a theatre in Moxie Theatre, located at 6633 El Cajon Blvd, in Rolando. It
LOVE YOUR HEART COMMUNITY FAIR: NEW DATE MARCH 11 IN RAMONA
East County News Service Note: This event was postponed due to rain from Feb. 25 to March 11. February 20, 2023 (Ramona) – The County of San Diego invites you
CHILI COOKOFF IN LEMON GROVE MARCH 4 TO BENEFIT LEMON GROVE LIONS
East County News Service February 18, 2023 (Lemon Grove) – Hot times are in store for guests at the Lemon Grove Lions club Chili Cookoff fundraiser on Saturday, March 4
PEG LEG LIARS CONTEST IS BACK: MARCH 4 IN BORREGO SPRINGS
East County News Service Photo: Pegleg Smith state historical marker; CC by SA-NC February 17, 2023 (Borrego Springs, CA) – Telling a whopper is usually taboo. But at the Peg
ACCLAIMED ACTRESS RAQUEL WELCH, A FORMER SAN DIEGAN, DIES AT 82
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Racquel Tejada Welch in 1976. February 15, 2023 (San Diego) – Famed actress Raquel Welch, an international sex symbol who also drew acclaims and a
HOW TO HELP SURVIVORS OF EARTHQUAKES IN TURKEY AND SYRIA
Story and video by Jacob Pamus February 15, 2023 (San Diego) – Local and international efforts are underway to help survivors of the deadly 7.8 earthquake that struck Türkiye
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: NESTING HUMMINGBIRD
East County News Service February 13, 2023 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland Photography sent in this image of a hummingbird nesting on his Lakeside property. Hummingbirds build their tiny nests
HOW TO INVITE SONGBIRDS TO YOUR BACKYARD: MARCH 2 AT MISSION TRAILS
East County News Service February 12, 2023 (San Diego) — North America’s songbird population has declined dramatically in the last 50 years, and the most significant cause of the decline
5 STEPS TO SOLO TRAVEL: A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN HER PRIME: PART A
By Pennell Paugh February 9, 2023 (San Diego) – Dr. Mary Travelbest’s guide book is full of tips and on the road recommendations. She helps you to get the best
FREE “GIVE KIDS A SMILE” DENTAL CLINIC AT EL CAJON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER FEB. 25
Services for East County children in need is Saturday, February 25 Source: San Diego County Dental Foundation Image by Pexels from Pixabay February 9, 2023 (El Cajon) – The San
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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