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THE COLONIZED AND THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA: LA MESA AUTHOR’S TRUE STORY DEPICTS STRUGGLES IN KENYA
Reviewed by Pennell Paugh Author to hold book signing at Julian Library on May 10 at 1 p.m. May 5, 2022 (La Mesa) — The Colonized and the Scramble for Africa, the first of The Colonized series, provides true stories of how the author, Wanjirũ Warama, her family and community lived in abject poverty on British colonial farms in Kenya. Warama, a resident of La Mesa, is a
DENIM AND DIAMONDS AT WILD IN THE COUNTRY MAY 21
East County News Service April 5, 2022 (Alpine) – Wild in the Country is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Lions Tigers & Bears animal sanctuary in Alpine. After a two-year hiatus, the event returns May 21 with a “Denim and Diamonds” theme. You’re invited to dust off those jeans, put on something sparkly, and get ready to
GROSSMONT COLLEGE TO HOST REFUGEE JOB FAIR FEATURING NEARLY TWO DOZEN EMPLOYERS
Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District May 4, 2022 (El Cajon) – Grossmont College will host an inaugural Refugee Job Fair on May 10 with more than two dozen employers from a wide range of industries. The event is designed to benefit a growing number of refugees settling in the region, and is open to all. Among the employers registered to participate
FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN WARRIORS WILL HOST A MOTHER’S DAY DRIVE TO BENEFIT VETERAN MOMS
Donations made through May 2022 will increase access to essential goods and childcare supplies for women veterans living in San Diego East County News Service Photo courtesy Foundation for Women Warriors May 4, 2022 (Sa Diego) — One of California’s longest-running nonprofit organizations Foundation for Women Warriors, based in San Diego, announces it will host a Mother’s Day Drive now through
PRE-SUMMER KICKOFF MAY 5 FOR SANTEE THURSDAY NIGHTS LIVE CONCERTS
Photo: Cc by NC-ND via Bing East County News Service May 3, 2022 (Santee) — You’re invited to join the City of Santee for a pre-summer kick off of the Thursday Nights Live series. “We are warming everyone up before the Santee Summer Concerts start on Thursday, June 9 with free family fun and entertainment on Thursdays, May 5 –
SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND ANNOUNCES SUMMER OF MUSIC
East County News Service May 3, 2022 (San Diego) – The San Diego Concert Band has announced five concerts in its upcoming “summer of music” series including a performance July 10 in East County at La Mesa’s Harry Griffin Park. Below is the full schedule of events. May 22 (Sunday) at 3 p.m. – So. Cal. Band Festival (Old Poway
ERICK DICKERSON ON BAROQUE LUTE MAY 8
East County News Service April 30, 2022 (San Diego) – Erick Dickerson presents a concert on the 13 course Baroque lute of the music of Sylvius Leopold Weiss, a composer who lived from 1687-1750. The concert will be on May 8 from 4 – 5 p.m. at Mission Trails Church, The lute was a popular musical instrument in 16th and 17th
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY APRIL 30
Source: San Diego County Sheriff April 25, 2022 (San Diego) – Looking to get rid of unwanted and expired prescription drugs? The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will collect and dispose of these medicines during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies will
O’GRADY’S HOLES FOR HEROES GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING UP ON MAY 6
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson April 25, 2022 (El Cajon) – Local Umbrella Media, in conjunction with numerous other “do-gooders,” is sponsoring O’Grady’s Holes for Heroes Golf Tournament on Friday, May 6th at El Cajon’s Cottonwood Golf Course. The proceeds will benefit active-duty military, veterans, and first responders. The beneficiary of the proceeds, Saddles in Service, based in Alpine, whose mission
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER TO HOST 21ST ANNUAL MORNING GLORY BRUNCH ON APRIL 30TH
Source: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center April 24, 2022 (El Cajon) – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities, will hold its 21st Morning Glory Brunch on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The brunch will be hosted at SMSC’s Garden and Aquatics Center, located at 2119 E. Madison Ave,
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THE COLONIZED AND THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA: LA MESA AUTHOR’S TRUE STORY DEPICTS STRUGGLES IN KENYA
Reviewed by Pennell Paugh Author to hold book signing at Julian Library on May 10 at 1 p.m. May 5, 2022 (La Mesa) — The Colonized and the Scramble for Africa,
DENIM AND DIAMONDS AT WILD IN THE COUNTRY MAY 21
East County News Service April 5, 2022 (Alpine) – Wild in the Country is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Lions Tigers & Bears animal sanctuary in Alpine.
GROSSMONT COLLEGE TO HOST REFUGEE JOB FAIR FEATURING NEARLY TWO DOZEN EMPLOYERS
Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District May 4, 2022 (El Cajon) – Grossmont College will host an inaugural Refugee Job Fair on May 10 with more than two dozen employers from a
FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN WARRIORS WILL HOST A MOTHER’S DAY DRIVE TO BENEFIT VETERAN MOMS
Donations made through May 2022 will increase access to essential goods and childcare supplies for women veterans living in San Diego East County News Service Photo courtesy Foundation for Women
PRE-SUMMER KICKOFF MAY 5 FOR SANTEE THURSDAY NIGHTS LIVE CONCERTS
Photo: Cc by NC-ND via Bing East County News Service May 3, 2022 (Santee) — You’re invited to join the City of Santee for a pre-summer kick off of the
SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND ANNOUNCES SUMMER OF MUSIC
East County News Service May 3, 2022 (San Diego) – The San Diego Concert Band has announced five concerts in its upcoming “summer of music” series including a performance July
ERICK DICKERSON ON BAROQUE LUTE MAY 8
East County News Service April 30, 2022 (San Diego) – Erick Dickerson presents a concert on the 13 course Baroque lute of the music of Sylvius Leopold Weiss, a composer who
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY APRIL 30
Source: San Diego County Sheriff April 25, 2022 (San Diego) – Looking to get rid of unwanted and expired prescription drugs? The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will collect and
O’GRADY’S HOLES FOR HEROES GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING UP ON MAY 6
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson April 25, 2022 (El Cajon) – Local Umbrella Media, in conjunction with numerous other “do-gooders,” is sponsoring O’Grady’s Holes for Heroes Golf Tournament on Friday, May
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER TO HOST 21ST ANNUAL MORNING GLORY BRUNCH ON APRIL 30TH
Source: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center April 24, 2022 (El Cajon) – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities, will hold its 21st Morning
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