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LEMON GROVE LIONS CLUB HOSTS A RUMMAGE SALE FOR SERVICE PROJECTS NOV. 6
East County News Service October 14, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove Lions Club, the nonprofit organization, is hosting a rummage sale on November 6, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at 7580 Roosevelt St. All proceeds will go toward Lions Club service projects. There will be plenty of pre-owned items and must-haves at affordable prices. Items will
ESCONDIDO RENAISSANCE FAIRE: 16TH CENTURY FANTASY WITH A PIRATE FLAIR
Event slated for Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 6-7 By Henri Migala Photos by Mark and Miriam Raftery October 14, 2021 (Escondido) — What can be better than knights in shining armor, jousting, pirates, music, food and Halloween? You can have them all at the upcoming Escondido Renaissance Faire. “We have been recreating the magic, excitement, wonders and beauty of 16th
RAMONA ART AND WINE FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO THREE-DAY EVENT NOV. 5-7
East County News Service October 13, 2021 (Ramona) – The 9th annual Ramona Art & Wine Festival will feature nine wineries participating in the three-day progressive event on Friday to Sunday, November 5, 6 and 7, 2021. The Festival Wineries include: Correcaminos Vineyard, Hatfield Creek Vineyards and Winery, La Finquita Winery and Vineyard, Old Julian Vineyards & Winery, Principe di Tricase Winery, Ramona
WHITE HOUSE LIFTS RESTRICTIONS FOR VACCINATED TRAVELERS FROM CANADA AND MEXICO
By Miriam Raftery Photo: international border crossing at San Ysidro, via U.S. Customs & Border Patrol October 13, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – The White House has announced an easing of COVID-related Title 19 travel restrictions along the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada. Starting next month, non-essential travel across borders will be permitted for travelers who are fully vaccinated. Essential
FUNDRAISERS LAUNCHED FOR SANTEE COUPLES WHO LOST HOMES IN FIRE CAUSED BY PLANE CRASH
By Miriam Raftery October 12, 2021 (Santee) – The Cessna plane that crashed into a Santee neighborhood yesterday, killing the pilot and a UPS driver, also ignited fires that destroyed two homes and left one couple hospitalized with serious burn injuries. Two GoFundMe sites have been set up to help the injured couple, Phil and Maria Morris, and their neighbors,
ALS ASSOCIATION GREATER SAN DIEGO CHAPTER PRESENTS WALK TO DEFEAT ALS, A VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER OCT. 17
East County News Service October 11, 2021 (San Diego) — The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter will present its 2021 Walk to Defeat ALS, the nonprofit’s 21st annual fundraising walk, on Sunday, Oct. 17 as a virtual fundraiser. The fundraiser is free and open to the public. Registration is now open. Information is available at www.ALSwalkSD.com. Proceeds will benefit the chapter’s programs, services
LOTS OF LAUGHS: COMEDY NIGHT OCTOBER 22 AT SPACE CAFÉ AND WINE BISTRO IN LA MESA
East County News Service October 10, 2021 (La Mesa) — Spacebar Café and Wine Bistro in La Mesa offers comedy nights the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. On October 22, headliner Lisa Gilbert and featured comic Brian Apprille will join comedians Jarwan Nelson, Toni Torquato, Mohammed Sahul, Iris Neal and Gene Levin. There is no cover charge,
EL CAJON MAY OPPOSE COUNTY’S PROPOSED MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS
By Miriam Raftery October 10, 2021 (El Cajon) – On Tuesday, October 12, the El Cajon City Council will consider a city staff proposal to ask County Supervisors to opt out of the state’s Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) program. The proposal before the City Council, item 12 on the agenda, comes after Supervisors Joel Anderson and Nora Vargas introduced
ALPINE LIBRARY HOSTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
By Miriam Raftery October 9, 2021 (Alpine) – Love a mystery? Reading and chatting with fellow book lovers? Then you’re invited to come join the Mystery Book Club to find out who dunnit. The club meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Alpine Library, 1752 Alpine Blvd. in Alpine. The next meeting is October 19.
FALL CELEBRATIONS PLANNED AT SAN DIEGO ZOO AND SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK DURING OCTOBER KIDS FREE MONTH
Children 11 and younger receive free admission all month at both wildlife parks East County News Service October 9, 2021 (San Diego) — This year, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is celebrating kids in a big way during October’s Kids Free Month, by offering activities and experiences for the whole family at the nonprofit conservation organization’s two wildlife parks. Throughout
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LEMON GROVE LIONS CLUB HOSTS A RUMMAGE SALE FOR SERVICE PROJECTS NOV. 6
East County News Service October 14, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove Lions Club, the nonprofit organization, is hosting a rummage sale on November 6, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. –
ESCONDIDO RENAISSANCE FAIRE: 16TH CENTURY FANTASY WITH A PIRATE FLAIR
Event slated for Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 6-7 By Henri Migala Photos by Mark and Miriam Raftery October 14, 2021 (Escondido) — What can be better than knights in shining
RAMONA ART AND WINE FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO THREE-DAY EVENT NOV. 5-7
East County News Service October 13, 2021 (Ramona) – The 9th annual Ramona Art & Wine Festival will feature nine wineries participating in the three-day progressive event on Friday to Sunday, November
WHITE HOUSE LIFTS RESTRICTIONS FOR VACCINATED TRAVELERS FROM CANADA AND MEXICO
By Miriam Raftery Photo: international border crossing at San Ysidro, via U.S. Customs & Border Patrol October 13, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – The White House has announced an easing of
FUNDRAISERS LAUNCHED FOR SANTEE COUPLES WHO LOST HOMES IN FIRE CAUSED BY PLANE CRASH
By Miriam Raftery October 12, 2021 (Santee) – The Cessna plane that crashed into a Santee neighborhood yesterday, killing the pilot and a UPS driver, also ignited fires that destroyed
ALS ASSOCIATION GREATER SAN DIEGO CHAPTER PRESENTS WALK TO DEFEAT ALS, A VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER OCT. 17
East County News Service October 11, 2021 (San Diego) — The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter will present its 2021 Walk to Defeat ALS, the nonprofit’s 21st annual fundraising walk, on
LOTS OF LAUGHS: COMEDY NIGHT OCTOBER 22 AT SPACE CAFÉ AND WINE BISTRO IN LA MESA
East County News Service October 10, 2021 (La Mesa) — Spacebar Café and Wine Bistro in La Mesa offers comedy nights the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
EL CAJON MAY OPPOSE COUNTY’S PROPOSED MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS
By Miriam Raftery October 10, 2021 (El Cajon) – On Tuesday, October 12, the El Cajon City Council will consider a city staff proposal to ask County Supervisors to opt
ALPINE LIBRARY HOSTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
By Miriam Raftery October 9, 2021 (Alpine) – Love a mystery? Reading and chatting with fellow book lovers? Then you’re invited to come join the Mystery Book Club to find
FALL CELEBRATIONS PLANNED AT SAN DIEGO ZOO AND SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK DURING OCTOBER KIDS FREE MONTH
Children 11 and younger receive free admission all month at both wildlife parks East County News Service October 9, 2021 (San Diego) — This year, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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