East County Magazine
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FIREBALLS IN THE SKY: METEOR SHOWERS START TONIGHT, PEAKING ON EARTH DAY
East County News Service Image via NASA: Lyrid meteor showers in 2012 April 16, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) – Look up during the early morning hours April 16-30 and you may be treated to a view of the Lyrids meteor shower. Called the “Old Faithful of meteor showers” by Space.com because their peak usually lasts for several hours, the
THE MAD ONES: MUSICAL MEMORIES THROUGH APRIL 17
By Kathy Carpenter April 13, 2021 (El Cajon) – Do you miss the live musicals? I do. I miss the music. We can never have too much music in our lives. It brings us joy and makes us happy. Grossmont College’s Stagehouse Theatre is serving up a dose of joy. For many months last year, we were playless–robbed of the
LA TIMES’ STEVE PADILLA, FRONT-PAGE EDITOR, OFFERS WRITING TIPS AT SAN DIEGO PRESS CLUB WRITING WEBINAR, FREE TO PUBLIC, APRIL 20
East County News Service April 12, 2021 (San Diego) — Steve Padilla, editor of the Los Angeles Times’ Column One feature, will share his favorite writing tips at the San Diego Press Club’s next “Write Better Right Now,” a one-hour, writing webinar from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20. The free webinar, held over the Zoom video-conferencing platform, is open to the
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ON TRACK TO ADMIT LOWEST NUMBER OF REFUGEES IN U.S. HISTORY, DRAWS CRITICISMS OVER LAG IN REPEALING TRUMP RESTRICTIONS
By Miriam Raftery April 12, 2021 (Washington D.C.) – President Joe Biden announced plans on his first day in office to expand the number of refugees eligible for resettlement in the U.S. and rebuild refugee programs decimated under the Trump administration. He announced plans to raise the annual refugee cap from Trump’s 15,000, the lowest on record. But so
COMMUNITY COLLEGES SEEK RETURN OF STUDENTS POST-COVID: NEW ENROLLMENT DOWN 20% AMONG LATINO STUDENTS
By Suzanne Potter, California News Service April 11, 2021 (Sacramento) — Community colleges nationwide are bracing for another drop in enrollment this year, especially among students of color. Data from the National College Attainment Network shows only about 55% of high school seniors have applied for federal financial aid. And the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reports in 2020 first-time
ON A ROLL: ENJOY OUTDOOR SKATING AT VIEJAS OUTLETS IN ALPINE
East County News Service April 11, 2021 (Alpine) – If you’re looking for some fun outdoor exercise, Southern California’s largest outdoor roller rink is open for the 2021 skating season. The rink is located at the Viejas Outlet Center, 5003 Willows Road in Alpine. Admission for roller skating is $10, including rental skates. You can also get a season pass
HUNGRY IN LEMON GROVE? FOOD DISTRIBUTION APRIL 17
East County News Service April 11, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – A drive-through food distribution for Lemon Grove residents will be held April 17 from 9 a.m. until supplies run out. The event is at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane in Lemon Grove. Proof of residency will be required. Stay in your car and be sure your trunk
COME CATCH A WHOPPER: CATFISH SEASON OPENS APRIL 17 AT SANTEE LAKES
By Miriam Raftery April 11, 2021 (Santee) – Get your rods and reels ready. Santee Lakes invites you to drop a line at its Catfish Season Opener, when the lakes will be stocked with 2,000 pounds of catfish. The event takes place on April 17 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $6. For more information, visit https://www.santeelakes.com/. Printer-friendly
BORREGO SPRINGS FILM FESTIVAL TO HOLD DRIVE-INS APRIL 15-19
East County News Service April 11, 2021 (Borrego Springs) – The 8th annual Borrego Springs Film Festival April 15-19 will be a free outdoor drive-in event. The special event will take place at the shopping mall in the center of Borrego Springs. Guests will see a collection of films from all around the world. Parking spaces will be available
ALPINE NONPROFIT SEEKS WAREHOUSE SPACE TO STORE ITEMS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
East County News Service April 11, 2021 (Alpine) – Serving Good, a nonprofit organization that provides food and basic necessities to families in need, needs additional warehouse space for inventory. “We are growing and need additional temporary warehouse space for inventory,” says Nina Slater. “We are looking for a local company in Alpine, Blossom Valley, or Old Highway 80
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FIREBALLS IN THE SKY: METEOR SHOWERS START TONIGHT, PEAKING ON EARTH DAY
East County News Service Image via NASA: Lyrid meteor showers in 2012 April 16, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) – Look up during the early morning hours April 16-30 and
THE MAD ONES: MUSICAL MEMORIES THROUGH APRIL 17
By Kathy Carpenter April 13, 2021 (El Cajon) – Do you miss the live musicals? I do. I miss the music. We can never have too much music in our
LA TIMES’ STEVE PADILLA, FRONT-PAGE EDITOR, OFFERS WRITING TIPS AT SAN DIEGO PRESS CLUB WRITING WEBINAR, FREE TO PUBLIC, APRIL 20
East County News Service April 12, 2021 (San Diego) — Steve Padilla, editor of the Los Angeles Times’ Column One feature, will share his favorite writing tips at the San Diego Press Club’s
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ON TRACK TO ADMIT LOWEST NUMBER OF REFUGEES IN U.S. HISTORY, DRAWS CRITICISMS OVER LAG IN REPEALING TRUMP RESTRICTIONS
By Miriam Raftery April 12, 2021 (Washington D.C.) – President Joe Biden announced plans on his first day in office to expand the number of refugees eligible for resettlement
COMMUNITY COLLEGES SEEK RETURN OF STUDENTS POST-COVID: NEW ENROLLMENT DOWN 20% AMONG LATINO STUDENTS
By Suzanne Potter, California News Service April 11, 2021 (Sacramento) — Community colleges nationwide are bracing for another drop in enrollment this year, especially among students of color. Data from
ON A ROLL: ENJOY OUTDOOR SKATING AT VIEJAS OUTLETS IN ALPINE
East County News Service April 11, 2021 (Alpine) – If you’re looking for some fun outdoor exercise, Southern California’s largest outdoor roller rink is open for the 2021 skating season.
HUNGRY IN LEMON GROVE? FOOD DISTRIBUTION APRIL 17
East County News Service April 11, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – A drive-through food distribution for Lemon Grove residents will be held April 17 from 9 a.m. until supplies run out.
COME CATCH A WHOPPER: CATFISH SEASON OPENS APRIL 17 AT SANTEE LAKES
By Miriam Raftery April 11, 2021 (Santee) – Get your rods and reels ready. Santee Lakes invites you to drop a line at its Catfish Season Opener, when the lakes
BORREGO SPRINGS FILM FESTIVAL TO HOLD DRIVE-INS APRIL 15-19
East County News Service April 11, 2021 (Borrego Springs) – The 8th annual Borrego Springs Film Festival April 15-19 will be a free outdoor drive-in event. The special event
ALPINE NONPROFIT SEEKS WAREHOUSE SPACE TO STORE ITEMS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
East County News Service April 11, 2021 (Alpine) – Serving Good, a nonprofit organization that provides food and basic necessities to families in need, needs additional warehouse space for
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