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SPLIT BAKEHOUSE, MYSTICAL BLENDS, & MORE VEGAN EATS AT GROSSMONT CENTER
(Photo -left of Split Bakehouse owner Vanessa Corrales and her cousin Roxy Corrales) By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson December 8, 2021 – La Mesa’s Grossmont Center offers even more vegan food choices since adding Mystical Blends to their food court. Mystical Blends joins Split Bakehouse, a vegan bakery, and other establishments at the mall. Split Bakehouse is located near the food court, just
HOW THE POWERS OF COMMUNITY CAN SUPPORT LOCAL SENIORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
By Brent Wakefield, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels San Diego County December 8, 2021 (San Diego) – The holidays are only weeks away, and the CDC has shared safer ways to celebrate as COVID-19 and its variants still impact the public. From vaccinations and masks to being outdoors, the country continues to bubble back to life daily, but not everyone will – or can – join in. Seniors are one such group. The past two years have delivered far less than
MT. MIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION PRESENTS A ‘HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR’
East County News Service December 7, 2021 (Spring Valley) – Mt. Miguel High School Foundation will present a Holiday Craft fair at 8585 Blossom Lane, Spring Valley, CA 91977 on Saturday December 18, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mt. Miguel High School Foundation invites the public to come shop for holiday gifts. They will have 20–plus venders selling unique, handmade gifts, ideal to give to your friends and family. The
NEED GIFTS? SHOP THESE NEW EAST COUNTY RETAILERS: PART 3 – LEMON GROVE
By Elijah McKee December 5, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove has several new businesses that you may want to check out when doing your holiday shopping including a boutique and art space, a coffee shop with health and wellness gifts, and a brewery. Shopping locally not only brightens the holiday season for local businesses and those on
CAMP CHRISTMAS LIGHTS UP THE NIGHTS IN PINE VALLEY
By Robin Norris Kendall Photo, left by Travis Russell December 6, 2021 (Pine Valley, Calif.) – On select nights this month you can visit San Diego County’s own North Pole, as presented by Pine Valley Camp Christmas. Families will enjoy hundreds of thousands of lights, live entertainment, hayrides, laser tag, bounce houses, face painting, kid’s crafts, and one of Southern
ANZA BORREGO FOUNDATION’S HIKES RETURN: FIRST HIKE DEC. 14
By Miriam Raftery December 5, 2021 (Borrego Springs) – The Anza Borrego Foundation’s member hikes are back starting Tuesday, December 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first hike of the season will explore Sentenac Canyon and Cienega, including the Pacific Crest Trail and views of Earthquake Valley, Whale Peak, Volcan Mountain, Granite Mountain and Sentenac Canyon as well
BORREGO ART INSTITUTE SEEKS WORKS BY LATINO ARTISTS FOR JANUARY SHOW
East County News Service December 5, 2021 (Borrego Springs) – The Borrego Art Instituted has issued a call for artworks by artists of Latino heritage or art strongly influenced by Latino culture. Works chosen will be displayed in a contemporary Latin American art show January 8 through January 30. An opening reception on Saturday, January 8 from 3 to 5
THOUSANDS OF FARMWORKERS WILL GET PAY RAISES THANKS TO A LAWSUIT
By Melissa Montalvo, CalMatters CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters Photo: CC by NC via Bing December 5, 2021 (San Diego) – Tens of thousands of California’s guest farmworkers and U.S. farmworkers will see pay increases in 2022, which advocates say comes thanks to their lawsuit to stop
JOIN JULIAN IN PERFORMANCE OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH DEC. 12
By Kiki Skagen Munshi December 4, 2021 (Julian) — Julian’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah will take place on Sunday, December 12, in the Julian Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. and all are welcome. This is a community event, free of charge though donations are welcome. The chorus is open to any singers who want to participate; there will be
NEED GIFTS? SHOP THESE NEW RETAILERS IN EAST COUNTY: PART 2 – EL CAJON
By Henri Migala December 4, 2021 (El Cajon) – Within a couple of blocks in downtown El Cajon, you’ll find an array of new boutiques, a salon, galleries, gift stores, a pastry shop and a coffee shop – all brand new. For your holiday shopping needs, consider supporting our local economy and these new small businesses, many
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SPLIT BAKEHOUSE, MYSTICAL BLENDS, & MORE VEGAN EATS AT GROSSMONT CENTER
(Photo -left of Split Bakehouse owner Vanessa Corrales and her cousin Roxy Corrales) By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson December 8, 2021 – La Mesa’s Grossmont Center offers even more vegan food choices since
HOW THE POWERS OF COMMUNITY CAN SUPPORT LOCAL SENIORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
By Brent Wakefield, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels San Diego County December 8, 2021 (San Diego) – The holidays are only weeks away, and the CDC has shared safer ways to celebrate as COVID-19 and its variants
MT. MIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION PRESENTS A ‘HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR’
East County News Service December 7, 2021 (Spring Valley) – Mt. Miguel High School Foundation will present a Holiday Craft fair at 8585 Blossom Lane, Spring Valley, CA 91977 on Saturday December 18,
NEED GIFTS? SHOP THESE NEW EAST COUNTY RETAILERS: PART 3 – LEMON GROVE
By Elijah McKee December 5, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove has several new businesses that you may want to check out when doing your holiday shopping including
CAMP CHRISTMAS LIGHTS UP THE NIGHTS IN PINE VALLEY
By Robin Norris Kendall Photo, left by Travis Russell December 6, 2021 (Pine Valley, Calif.) – On select nights this month you can visit San Diego County’s own North Pole,
ANZA BORREGO FOUNDATION’S HIKES RETURN: FIRST HIKE DEC. 14
By Miriam Raftery December 5, 2021 (Borrego Springs) – The Anza Borrego Foundation’s member hikes are back starting Tuesday, December 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first hike
BORREGO ART INSTITUTE SEEKS WORKS BY LATINO ARTISTS FOR JANUARY SHOW
East County News Service December 5, 2021 (Borrego Springs) – The Borrego Art Instituted has issued a call for artworks by artists of Latino heritage or art strongly influenced by
THOUSANDS OF FARMWORKERS WILL GET PAY RAISES THANKS TO A LAWSUIT
By Melissa Montalvo, CalMatters CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters Photo: CC by NC via Bing December 5,
JOIN JULIAN IN PERFORMANCE OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH DEC. 12
By Kiki Skagen Munshi December 4, 2021 (Julian) — Julian’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah will take place on Sunday, December 12, in the Julian Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.
NEED GIFTS? SHOP THESE NEW RETAILERS IN EAST COUNTY: PART 2 – EL CAJON
By Henri Migala December 4, 2021 (El Cajon) – Within a couple of blocks in downtown El Cajon, you’ll find an array of new boutiques, a salon,
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