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A SAN DIEGO PARK’S HERITAGE REVERBERATES DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Reprinted with permission from J.W. August, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: former SDSU and NFL football star Neal Petties today. February 18, 2022 (San Diego) – A potluck gathering Saturday afternoon at Mountain View Park will commemorate Black History Month, but it’s also a celebration of the 11-acre park’s historic importance to
ASSEMBLYMEMBER WEBER SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Source: Dr. Akilah Weber’s office February 18, 2022 (San Diego) — In preparation for Women’s History Month, Assemblywoman Akilah Weber invites constituents to submit your nominations by February 25 for women leaders in the following three categories: Arts: Women involved in the field of arts as artists, performing artists, visual artists, and design artists. This area also includes women in management/administration levels who work with galleries, museums,
LA MESA CHAMBER INVITES YOU TO WELCOME SAN DIEGO LIVING REAL ESTATE AT OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 23
Source: La Mesa Chamber of Commerce February 17, 2022 (La Mesa) – On Wednesday, February 23rd the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them at an open house and ribbon cutting for San Diego Living Real Estate located at 8504 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa. The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m.
“TACO TUESDAY” MIXER HOSTED BY THOUGHTFUL CREATIONS IN LA MESA FEB. 22
East County News Service February 17, 2022 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce announces that Thoughtful Creations, an innovative retailer located at 8270 La Mesa Boulevard, will host a mixer Tuesday, February 22nd between the hours of 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This retail location incorporates various local artisans that have goods to sell – all under
THIS SALE ROCKS
East County News Service February 17, 2022 (Rancho San Diego) – Heritage of the Americas Museum will hold a “Rock Sale” this Saturday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can find rocks, crystals, fossils and more. The museum is located at Cuyamaca College in the Rancho San Diego community of unincorporated El Cajon. The address is 12110 Cuyamaca
FREE HELMETS AND BIKE DRAWINGS AT KIWANIS’ BIKE RODEO FEB. 21
By Ray Bello February 16, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — You’re invited to participate in a Bike Rodeo on Monday, February 21st, President’s Day, from 9 a.m. to noon at Our Lady of Grace parking lot at 2766 Navajo Rd. Free parking will be available at the OLP church upper parking lot. The Kiwanis Club of Fletcher Hills together
STARGAZING AT MISSION TRAILS MARCH 4
East County News Service February 16, 2022 (San Diego) — You’re invited to join members from the San Diego Astronomy Association to view the night sky through telescopes at Mission Trails Regional Park on the first Friday of each month at sunset. The next star party is on March 4 starting around 5:45 p.m. Rain or cloudy skies cancel the
JANIS IAN TO PERFORM AT THE MAGNOLIA MARCH 6
East County News Service February 16, 2022 (El Cajon) – Famed singer-songwriter Janis Ian will perform live at The Magnolia in El Cajon on March 6 at 8 p.m. Winner of two Grammy Awards, Ian’s hits include “At Seventeen” in 1975 and “Society’s Child (Baby I’ve Been Thinking) in which she wrote at age 14 in 1966. Her
HOLY GUACAMOLE! U.S. HALTS IMPORTATION OF MEXICAN AVOCADOS AFTER INSPECTOR THREATENED
By Miriam Raftery Photo: CC via Bing February 14, 2022 (San Diego) – Your next batch of guacamole may cost a whole lot more. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has banned imports of Mexican avocados, in response to a threat made to an agriculture inspector. The inspector was based in Michoachan, the only Mexican state currently allowed to export avocados
CHURCH FOOD PANTRY ROBBED IN LEMON GROVE: HELP NEEDED TO FEED PEOPLE IN NEED
Updated Feb. 15 with additional comments from Jennifer Mendoza. By Miriam Raftery February 14, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – Thieves broke into the church and food pantry at St. John’s of the Cross Church at 8086 Broadway in Lemon Grove on February 8 around 3 a.m., vandalizing the property and stealing foods used to feed people in need, according to Councilmember
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A SAN DIEGO PARK’S HERITAGE REVERBERATES DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Reprinted with permission from J.W. August, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: former SDSU and NFL football star Neal Petties today. February
ASSEMBLYMEMBER WEBER SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Source: Dr. Akilah Weber’s office February 18, 2022 (San Diego) — In preparation for Women’s History Month, Assemblywoman Akilah Weber invites constituents to submit your nominations by February 25 for women leaders in the following three
LA MESA CHAMBER INVITES YOU TO WELCOME SAN DIEGO LIVING REAL ESTATE AT OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 23
Source: La Mesa Chamber of Commerce February 17, 2022 (La Mesa) – On Wednesday, February 23rd the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them at an open
“TACO TUESDAY” MIXER HOSTED BY THOUGHTFUL CREATIONS IN LA MESA FEB. 22
East County News Service February 17, 2022 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce announces that Thoughtful Creations, an innovative retailer located at 8270 La Mesa Boulevard, will
THIS SALE ROCKS
East County News Service February 17, 2022 (Rancho San Diego) – Heritage of the Americas Museum will hold a “Rock Sale” this Saturday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 1
FREE HELMETS AND BIKE DRAWINGS AT KIWANIS’ BIKE RODEO FEB. 21
By Ray Bello February 16, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — You’re invited to participate in a Bike Rodeo on Monday, February 21st, President’s Day, from 9 a.m. to noon
STARGAZING AT MISSION TRAILS MARCH 4
East County News Service February 16, 2022 (San Diego) — You’re invited to join members from the San Diego Astronomy Association to view the night sky through telescopes at Mission
JANIS IAN TO PERFORM AT THE MAGNOLIA MARCH 6
East County News Service February 16, 2022 (El Cajon) – Famed singer-songwriter Janis Ian will perform live at The Magnolia in El Cajon on March 6 at 8 p.m.
HOLY GUACAMOLE! U.S. HALTS IMPORTATION OF MEXICAN AVOCADOS AFTER INSPECTOR THREATENED
By Miriam Raftery Photo: CC via Bing February 14, 2022 (San Diego) – Your next batch of guacamole may cost a whole lot more. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has
CHURCH FOOD PANTRY ROBBED IN LEMON GROVE: HELP NEEDED TO FEED PEOPLE IN NEED
Updated Feb. 15 with additional comments from Jennifer Mendoza. By Miriam Raftery February 14, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – Thieves broke into the church and food pantry at St. John’s of
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