East County Magazine
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GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY NOV. 2
East County News Service October 17, 2022 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District will host a special “Wellness Wednesday” event on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., celebrating both the 20th anniversary of the Herrick Library and the district’s 70 years of dedication to health and wellness in East County. The open house event will be at
JULIAN FARM AND ORCHARD RESCUES STRANDED PIGS FROM LOCAL RESERVATION LAND
East County News Service October 16, 2022 (Julian) – Julian Farm and Orchard has just rescued 17 Pot Belly Pigs from the local Santa Ysabel area. The pigs were rescued in partnership with the Mesa Grande Indian Reservation and the USDA after more than 100 pigs were dumped on the Reservation land. Julian Farm and Orchard coordinated with Mesa Grande Tribe to pick up 17
FORUM ON EL CAJON HOMELESSNESS OCTOBER 22
East County News Service October 14, 2022 (El Cajon) – Supervisor Joel Anderson will host a forum open to the public on El Cajon homelessness on Saturday, October 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Grossmont College. This forum will inform you of the impacts of homelessness in El Cajon and existing, collaborative efforts to address it. In addition, El
LAKESIDE FALL FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 5
East County News Service October 11, 2022 (Lakeside) — Lakeside Community Presbyterian Church (9908 Channel Road, Lakeside) will hold a Fall Festival Nov. 5th from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will raise funds through a silent auction and raffle tickets for Feeding San Diego and The Magic Horse, both non-profit organizations. There will be two bands, free food
LA MESA VIETNAM VETERAN CHOSEN FOR HONOR FLIGHT
East County News Service October 9, 2022 (La Mesa) — Long-time La Mesa resident Garry Armacost, a Vietnam veteran, will be flown to Washington D.C. on November 4 aboard an Honor Flight to be hailed as a hero. He will spend two days in our nation’s capital, where he will visit war memorials. Until now, Honor Flights were reserved for
LA MESA HISTORY CENTER PRESENTS 16TH ANNUAL HOME TOUR: FABULOUS FOOTHILLERS NOV. 5
East County News Service October 8, 2022 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa History Center is teaming up with Grossmont High School and Museum to present the 16h annual Home Tour on November 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme will be “Fabulous Foothillers.” The tour will include the century-old, newly restored Grossmont High “Castle” building as
MEET THE FIREFIGHTERS: OPEN HOUSE OCT. 8 AT EL CAJON’S STATION 6
East County News Service October 6, 2022 (El Cajon) – Heartland Fire & Rescue invites you to an open house on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Fire Station 6, 100 East Lexington Avenue in El Cajon. Equipment and fire apparatus will be on display as well as demonstrations and safety information. Come out and meet the brave
HAUNTING HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
By Christianne McCormick October 2, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — Many family–friendly Halloween events are popping up throughout East County and will be available all throughout the month of October. Festivities include a spooky campover, costume contests for people and pets, a haunted train ride, pumpkin patches and corn mazes, a haunted amusement park, a fall celebration, safe trick-or-treating for
LA MESA CANDIDATES FORUM OCTOBER 5
By Miriam Raftery October 4, 2022 (La Mesa) – Candidates for La Mesa Mayor and City Council will participate in a forum at the La Mesa United Methodist Church this Wednesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 4690 Palm Avenue, La Mesa. The forum will also be streamed live online at LaMesaUMC.com, Facebook.Com/LMFUMC, and on YouTube
PHOTO OF THE MONTH: REMEMBERING 911 IN EL CAJON
East County News Service October 4, 2022 (El Cajon) – Robert Gehr shot this dramatic photo of a massive flag hanging off El Cajon City Hall in memory of the 911 attacks, against the backdrop of the sunrise. Printer-friendly version
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GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY NOV. 2
East County News Service October 17, 2022 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District will host a special “Wellness Wednesday” event on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
JULIAN FARM AND ORCHARD RESCUES STRANDED PIGS FROM LOCAL RESERVATION LAND
East County News Service October 16, 2022 (Julian) – Julian Farm and Orchard has just rescued 17 Pot Belly Pigs from the local Santa Ysabel area. The pigs were rescued in
FORUM ON EL CAJON HOMELESSNESS OCTOBER 22
East County News Service October 14, 2022 (El Cajon) – Supervisor Joel Anderson will host a forum open to the public on El Cajon homelessness on Saturday, October 22 from
LAKESIDE FALL FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 5
East County News Service October 11, 2022 (Lakeside) — Lakeside Community Presbyterian Church (9908 Channel Road, Lakeside) will hold a Fall Festival Nov. 5th from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LA MESA VIETNAM VETERAN CHOSEN FOR HONOR FLIGHT
East County News Service October 9, 2022 (La Mesa) — Long-time La Mesa resident Garry Armacost, a Vietnam veteran, will be flown to Washington D.C. on November 4 aboard an
LA MESA HISTORY CENTER PRESENTS 16TH ANNUAL HOME TOUR: FABULOUS FOOTHILLERS NOV. 5
East County News Service October 8, 2022 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa History Center is teaming up with Grossmont High School and Museum to present the 16h annual Home
MEET THE FIREFIGHTERS: OPEN HOUSE OCT. 8 AT EL CAJON’S STATION 6
East County News Service October 6, 2022 (El Cajon) – Heartland Fire & Rescue invites you to an open house on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
HAUNTING HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
By Christianne McCormick October 2, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — Many family–friendly Halloween events are popping up throughout East County and will be available all throughout the month of October.
LA MESA CANDIDATES FORUM OCTOBER 5
By Miriam Raftery October 4, 2022 (La Mesa) – Candidates for La Mesa Mayor and City Council will participate in a forum at the La Mesa United Methodist Church this
PHOTO OF THE MONTH: REMEMBERING 911 IN EL CAJON
East County News Service October 4, 2022 (El Cajon) – Robert Gehr shot this dramatic photo of a massive flag hanging off El Cajon City Hall in memory of the
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