East County Magazine
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GEOGLYPHS OF THE DESERT AUTHOR TO SPEAK OCT. 8 AND 28
East County News Service October 6, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — Did you know that October is California Archaeology Month? Consider marking the occasion by signing up for a talk by Anne Morgan, co-author of Geoglyphs of the Desert Southwest: Earthen Art as Viewed from Above. The mysterious and beautiful geoglyphs found in the desert southwest are one of the
PUMPKIN EXPRESS ROLLS OUT HALLOWEEN RIDES — WITH SOME CHANGES
East County News Service October 6, 2020 (Campo) — Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in its annual Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration. Come ride decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego county mountains as fall descends upon Campo, CA. Walk through a themed Display Building complete with Halloween scenes, a pumpkin patch, and our creepy cast of ghosts and
POWAY ONSTAGE PRESENTS STEVE POLTZ “QUARANTINE BLUES” LIVE IN YOUR HOME OCT. 14-28
East County News Service October 5, 2020 (Poway) – Alternative folk singer Steve Poltz will present “Quarantine Blues” presented by Poway OnStage and taped live at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. “Quarantine Blues” includes many new, unrecorded songs and quirky wit. Poltz’s latest single, “Quarantine Blues” was recently selected as one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Country Music
HAPPY HAWTKOBER: COUNTY HOSTS VIRTUAL SERIES ON BIRDS OF PREY
By San Diego County Parks and Recreation October 3, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – Throughout the month of October – or as we like to call it, Hawktober – we will be airing educational videos on local birds of prey. Learn where they live, what they eat, how they hunt and other survival mechanisms that allow them to thrive throughout this region. Clips will
REVIEW OF NICETIES – HISTORICAL DIVERSITY AT THE MOXIE THEATRE THROUGH OCT. 4
By Kathy Carpenter October 3, 2020 (La Mesa) – Moxie Theatre finds a way to bring us entertaining digital theatre with Niceties by Elenor Burgess. The play is powerful, thought provoking, emotionally challenging entertainment–perfectly timed for the climate of the country. Live entertainment has been tough since COVID-19 hit in March. Virtually nonexistent for theatres. For producers, directors, actors and
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FIRE COPTERS
East County News Service October 1, 2020 (El Cajon) – Robert Gehr snapped these images of two helicopters that joined forces to help suppress the Valley Fire earlier this month as they flew to and from Gillespie Field airport in El Cajon. Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_S_64_Skycrane Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_UH-60_Black_Hawk Printer-friendly version
LAKESIDE FAMILY GROWS 1,600 PUMPKIN
By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2020 (Lakeside) – The Fredricks family in Lakeside is once again vying to earn the title of biggest pumpkin grown in San Diego County this year—and maybe ever. “We grew two giant pumpkins this year and one of them might be a new record estimated at 1,600 pounds! My son grew the other one
HEALTHY VEGETARIAN RECIPES TO SAVOR
East County News Service September 30, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — The Daring Kitchen has shared these tasty and nutritious vegetarian recipes for our readers to savor for rainbow veggie skewers, lettuce wraps, and stuffed banana peppers. Rainbow Veggie Skewers There is something enjoyable about barbeque and eating meals outdoor! The smoke, earthy aroma of a wood fire, the hustle
EL CAJON’S CLIFF ALBERT SHARING BROADCASTING WRITING TIPS AT SAN DIEGO PRESS CLUB WEBINAR
East County News Service September 28, 2020 (El Cajon) – El Cajon resident Cliff Albert, news director at KOGO-AM Newsradio 600 and one of San Diego’s leading radio news personalities for the past 35 years, will share his favorite broadcast writing tips at the San Diego Press Club’s next “Write Better Right Now,” a one-hour webinar from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 30.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: DINNG AL FRESCO AT GIARDINO’S IN LEMON GROVE
By Miriam Raftery September 27, 2020 – Giardino’s Neighborhood Cucina in Lemon Grove has set up a large outdoor dining pavilion where you can dine al fresco in the COVID era. (There are also indoor tables available, if you prefer). Doing our part to help support local restauranteurs in these challenging times, our family recently savored the flavors there.
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GEOGLYPHS OF THE DESERT AUTHOR TO SPEAK OCT. 8 AND 28
East County News Service October 6, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — Did you know that October is California Archaeology Month? Consider marking the occasion by signing up for a
PUMPKIN EXPRESS ROLLS OUT HALLOWEEN RIDES — WITH SOME CHANGES
East County News Service October 6, 2020 (Campo) — Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in its annual Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration. Come ride decorated vintage railcars through the
POWAY ONSTAGE PRESENTS STEVE POLTZ “QUARANTINE BLUES” LIVE IN YOUR HOME OCT. 14-28
East County News Service October 5, 2020 (Poway) – Alternative folk singer Steve Poltz will present “Quarantine Blues” presented by Poway OnStage and taped live at the Poway Center
HAPPY HAWTKOBER: COUNTY HOSTS VIRTUAL SERIES ON BIRDS OF PREY
By San Diego County Parks and Recreation October 3, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – Throughout the month of October – or as we like to call it, Hawktober – we will be airing
REVIEW OF NICETIES – HISTORICAL DIVERSITY AT THE MOXIE THEATRE THROUGH OCT. 4
By Kathy Carpenter October 3, 2020 (La Mesa) – Moxie Theatre finds a way to bring us entertaining digital theatre with Niceties by Elenor Burgess. The play is powerful, thought
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FIRE COPTERS
East County News Service October 1, 2020 (El Cajon) – Robert Gehr snapped these images of two helicopters that joined forces to help suppress the Valley Fire earlier this month as
LAKESIDE FAMILY GROWS 1,600 PUMPKIN
By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2020 (Lakeside) – The Fredricks family in Lakeside is once again vying to earn the title of biggest pumpkin grown in San Diego County
HEALTHY VEGETARIAN RECIPES TO SAVOR
East County News Service September 30, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — The Daring Kitchen has shared these tasty and nutritious vegetarian recipes for our readers to savor for rainbow veggie
EL CAJON’S CLIFF ALBERT SHARING BROADCASTING WRITING TIPS AT SAN DIEGO PRESS CLUB WEBINAR
East County News Service September 28, 2020 (El Cajon) – El Cajon resident Cliff Albert, news director at KOGO-AM Newsradio 600 and one of San Diego’s leading radio news personalities for the past 35
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: DINNG AL FRESCO AT GIARDINO’S IN LEMON GROVE
By Miriam Raftery September 27, 2020 – Giardino’s Neighborhood Cucina in Lemon Grove has set up a large outdoor dining pavilion where you can dine al fresco in the
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues