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JANUARY ACTIVITIES: VIRTUAL FUN AND OUTDOOR REC CLASSES THROUGH COUNTY PARKS
By Miriam Raftery January 18, 2021 (San Diego) – The San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department has published a list of January activities for people of all ages, including virtual activities, outdoor classes and more at https://en.calameo.com/read/005135571cb109dd2fd99 . The list includes outdoor activities ranging from yoga and Tai Chi classes to dog obedience training. It also includes virtual activities
IN 2021, CONSIDER A VIRTUAL TRAINING CLASS FOR YOUR DOG OR CAT
By Juliette Nash, Community Training Coordinator, San Diego Humane Society Photos courtesy San Diego Humane Society January 16, 2021 (San Diego) — Whether you’ve just adopted a puppy during the pandemic or you’re a longtime pet owner, positive reinforcement-based behavioral training is key to a happy, healthy human-animal relationship, especially while everyone is spending more time at home. But with most
SANTEE COLLABORATIVE LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN PROMOTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Source: Santee Collaborative Photo: Rebecca Jefferis Williamson January 13, 2021 (Santee) – The Santee Collaborative, a one-stop resource center for Santee students and families, has launched a new campaign to reflect and educate people about Santee’s changing demographics. “The city is experiencing a positive change in demographics that make it a much more diverse community than in
WEEKLY FREE MEAL PICKUPS FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES 2-18
By Miriam Raftery January 9, 2021 (La Mesa) – Starting January 11, The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District will have curbside meal pickups on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 17 of its school campuses. (See list below). The packs are available to all children ages 2-18, whether or not they are students in the district. For more
PASSAGES: WYATT OAKS WINERY CO-OWNER, PARTNER IN LA MESA WINE WORKS, DIES OF CANCER
East County News Service January 8, 2021 (La Mesa) – Gavin McClain, the winemaker and co-owner of Wyatt Oaks Winery along with his wife, Stacy, has passed away of cancer. He was a partner in La Mesa Wine Works, along with the owners of San Pasqual Winery. Mike and Linda McWilliams made the announcement in an email to wine
JACUMBA STREET MARKET JANUARY 9
East County News Service January 5, 2021 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – The Jacumba Street Market will be Saturday, January 9 and on the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Safety protocols for COVID-19 will be observed, according to organizers. The market will feature vintage clothing, local art, hand-crafted goods, organic produce, an organic juicer,
ESTRELLA COUNTY PARK OPENS IN CASA DE ORO
East County News Service January 1, 2021 (Spring Valley) — On Friday, Dec. 18, the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation opened Estrella County Park in San Diego’s Casa de Oro community. Open sunrise to sunset, the attractions on this 6.64-acre property have been built into the hillside. A trail zig-zags from a kiosk at the top of the
LOCAL CASINOS CANCEL NEW YEAR’S PARTIES
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Creative Commons via Bing December 31, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – On most New Year’s eves, local casinos host lavish parties with amenities such as fireworks, dinner and dancing, and even a glittering ball drop reminiscent of Times Square in New York. But not this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed over
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2020 IN EAST COUNTY
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through East County Not a creature was stirring, in December 2020. Cowboy boots were hung by chimneys with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. From Barona to Ramona, Jacumba to Jamul East County folks in quarantine this Yule Can’t party hearty with potluck dishes, But they did send
ALS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES $25K YEAR-END MATCHING DONATION CHALLENGE THROUGH DEC. 31
East County News Service December 23, 2020 (San Diego) — The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter has announced a year-end, matching donation challenge that’s part of a $25,000 donation from Rick Greenberg, a retired San Diego sports medicine physician. Because of Greenberg’s donation, every dollar donated to the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter until Dec. 31, 2020 will be matched dollar-for-dollar
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JANUARY ACTIVITIES: VIRTUAL FUN AND OUTDOOR REC CLASSES THROUGH COUNTY PARKS
By Miriam Raftery January 18, 2021 (San Diego) – The San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department has published a list of January activities for people of all ages, including
IN 2021, CONSIDER A VIRTUAL TRAINING CLASS FOR YOUR DOG OR CAT
By Juliette Nash, Community Training Coordinator, San Diego Humane Society Photos courtesy San Diego Humane Society January 16, 2021 (San Diego) — Whether you’ve just adopted a puppy during the
SANTEE COLLABORATIVE LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN PROMOTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Source: Santee Collaborative Photo: Rebecca Jefferis Williamson January 13, 2021 (Santee) – The Santee Collaborative, a one-stop resource center for Santee students and families, has launched a new
WEEKLY FREE MEAL PICKUPS FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES 2-18
By Miriam Raftery January 9, 2021 (La Mesa) – Starting January 11, The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District will have curbside meal pickups on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1
PASSAGES: WYATT OAKS WINERY CO-OWNER, PARTNER IN LA MESA WINE WORKS, DIES OF CANCER
East County News Service January 8, 2021 (La Mesa) – Gavin McClain, the winemaker and co-owner of Wyatt Oaks Winery along with his wife, Stacy, has passed away of
JACUMBA STREET MARKET JANUARY 9
East County News Service January 5, 2021 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – The Jacumba Street Market will be Saturday, January 9 and on the third Saturday of each month from
ESTRELLA COUNTY PARK OPENS IN CASA DE ORO
East County News Service January 1, 2021 (Spring Valley) — On Friday, Dec. 18, the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation opened Estrella County Park in San Diego’s Casa
LOCAL CASINOS CANCEL NEW YEAR’S PARTIES
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Creative Commons via Bing December 31, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – On most New Year’s eves, local casinos host lavish parties with amenities such as
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2020 IN EAST COUNTY
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through East County Not a creature was stirring, in December 2020. Cowboy boots were hung by chimneys with care In hopes that St.
ALS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES $25K YEAR-END MATCHING DONATION CHALLENGE THROUGH DEC. 31
East County News Service December 23, 2020 (San Diego) — The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter has announced a year-end, matching donation challenge that’s part of a $25,000 donation from Rick
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