East County Magazine
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
MORE AMERICANS FREED FROM AFGHANISTAN, ISSA’S OFFICE CONFIRMS
San Diego couple, both in their 80s, repeatedly blocked by the Taliban East County News Service September 15, 2021 (San Diego) – Congressman Darrell Issa (R-San Diego) announced today that his office has facilitated the release of two more American citizens from Afghanistan. The Congressman’s constituents, a couple in their 80s, are on their way home and have officially left
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS HOSTS VIRTUAL EVENT TO DEBUNK CORONAVIRUS MYTHS
Online discussion hopes to decrease vaccine hesitancy in local Black community Source: San Diego Association of Black Journalists September 15, 2021 (San Diego) – On the heels of the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors declaring misinformation as a public health crisis, the San Diego Association of Black Journalists (SDABJ) will host a thoughtful virtual discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 22
HOME OF GUIDING HANDS NAMES EDWARD HERSHEY PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Source: Home of Guiding Hands September 14, 2021 (El Cajon) – Home of Guiding Hands, an El Cajon based nonprofit providing programs and housing for men, women and children with developmental disabilities in San Diego and Imperial Counties, said its board unanimously named Edward Hershey president and chief executive officer. “I could not be more pleased with Edward’s selection,” said
REVIEW: “THE FRONT PORCH” AT LAMPLIGHTERS THEATRE NOW THROUGH SEPT. 28 — PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE
By Kathy Carpenter September 14, 2021 (La Mesa) – Lamplighters Community Theatre presents “The Front Porch,” written and directed by local talent Geoge Bailey. Watching a video back in the winter of 2011 on Martin Luther King Jr, triggered a memory for Bailey. Growing up in Baltimore Maryland, Bailey was too young to recall the riots in 1968. But what
EL CAJON’S OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATES GERMAN TRADITIONS
By Miriam Raftery September 14, 2021 (El Cajon) – The German American Societies invite the public to celebrate Oktoberfest in El Cajon the weekends of September 24-26 and October 1-3. Festivities include Oom-Pay music by the Guggenbach-Buam from Germany, German beers, food and desserts, dancing, kids’ activities, vendors and a raffle with a round-trip flight for two to Germany as
REVIEW OF NATIVE GARDENS – DUELING NEIGHBORS, NOW PLAYING IN POWAY
By Kathy Carpenter September 12, 2021 (Poway) – Powpac Community Theatre presents “Native Gardens,” a comedy written by Karen Zacarias. It’s described as “humorous, neighbors feuding,” showing the best and the worst of new neighbors. “Family, life and growing together to become bigger than the issue at hand.” Zacarias had one simple hope for her play: the audience would take
10TH ANNUAL ALLEY CAT ART WALK IN EL CAJON SEPTEMBER 17
East County News Service September 11, 2021 (El Cajon) – You could say it’s the cat’s meow. The 10th annual Alley Cat Art Walk will showcase works of local artists on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the “arts alley” between Main Street and Rea Street in downtown El Cajon. Visitors can enjoy fine art, crafts,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NATURE’S LIGHT SHOW
East County News Service September 11, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) – More than 100 lightning strikes illuminated skies across San Diego County last night, the National Weather Service reports. Michael Brunker snapped these spectacular images from his San Carlos home using a Nikon D7500 camera on a tripod, taking hundreds of shots. After driving home through from Alpine through
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE LAUNCHES 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE
East County News Service Sign up for #CaliforniansForAll to serve and volunteer in your community September 11, 2021 (Sacramento) – The 20th anniversary of September 11th – an important time for us to reflect, says Josh Fryday, Chief Services Officer for Governor Gavin Newsom. Fryday is heading up a statewide day of service for Californians to volunteer, a model backed by
HUNGRY/ LEMON GROVE HOSTS DRIVE-THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION SEPT. 18
East County News Service September 11, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – If you’re hungry and live in Lemon Grove, there’s no need to suffer in silence. A drive-through food distribution will be held starting at 9 a.m. as long as supplies last on Saturday, September 18 at Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane. “Come out on September 18th get some great
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues
MORE AMERICANS FREED FROM AFGHANISTAN, ISSA’S OFFICE CONFIRMS
San Diego couple, both in their 80s, repeatedly blocked by the Taliban East County News Service September 15, 2021 (San Diego) – Congressman Darrell Issa (R-San Diego) announced today that
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS HOSTS VIRTUAL EVENT TO DEBUNK CORONAVIRUS MYTHS
Online discussion hopes to decrease vaccine hesitancy in local Black community Source: San Diego Association of Black Journalists September 15, 2021 (San Diego) – On the heels of the County of
HOME OF GUIDING HANDS NAMES EDWARD HERSHEY PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Source: Home of Guiding Hands September 14, 2021 (El Cajon) – Home of Guiding Hands, an El Cajon based nonprofit providing programs and housing for men, women and children with
REVIEW: “THE FRONT PORCH” AT LAMPLIGHTERS THEATRE NOW THROUGH SEPT. 28 — PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE
By Kathy Carpenter September 14, 2021 (La Mesa) – Lamplighters Community Theatre presents “The Front Porch,” written and directed by local talent Geoge Bailey. Watching a video back in the
EL CAJON’S OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATES GERMAN TRADITIONS
By Miriam Raftery September 14, 2021 (El Cajon) – The German American Societies invite the public to celebrate Oktoberfest in El Cajon the weekends of September 24-26 and October 1-3.
REVIEW OF NATIVE GARDENS – DUELING NEIGHBORS, NOW PLAYING IN POWAY
By Kathy Carpenter September 12, 2021 (Poway) – Powpac Community Theatre presents “Native Gardens,” a comedy written by Karen Zacarias. It’s described as “humorous, neighbors feuding,” showing the best and
10TH ANNUAL ALLEY CAT ART WALK IN EL CAJON SEPTEMBER 17
East County News Service September 11, 2021 (El Cajon) – You could say it’s the cat’s meow. The 10th annual Alley Cat Art Walk will showcase works of local artists
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NATURE’S LIGHT SHOW
East County News Service September 11, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) – More than 100 lightning strikes illuminated skies across San Diego County last night, the National Weather Service reports.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE LAUNCHES 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE
East County News Service Sign up for #CaliforniansForAll to serve and volunteer in your community September 11, 2021 (Sacramento) – The 20th anniversary of September 11th – an important time for
HUNGRY/ LEMON GROVE HOSTS DRIVE-THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION SEPT. 18
East County News Service September 11, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – If you’re hungry and live in Lemon Grove, there’s no need to suffer in silence. A drive-through food distribution will be
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues