East County Magazine
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ALS ASSOCIATION IN SAN DIEGO ANNOUNCES YEAR-END, DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR MATCHING DONATION CHALLENGE
East County News Service December 21, 2019 (San Diego) – The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter has announced an anonymous donor in San Diego has pledged up to $50,000 in a matching year-end, donation challenge. This means every dollar donated to the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter until Dec. 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000, according to Steve Becvar,
TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS REMIXED REVIEW – A HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA DEC. 20-22
By Kathy Carpenter December 19, 2019 (San Diego) – Traditions are important, especially at Christmas. Families need rituals, routines and things that bring them together; bonding and memories they can pass on. Perhaps The Traditions of Christmas show is already on your radar. If not, it’s a great family tradition or one-time outing, encompassing everything you would want to see
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS DEC. 21-FEB. 4
East County News Service December 19, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County features North Pole Limited train rides in Campo, Julian Victorian Christmas teas, and the Waits live at San Pasqual Winery’s tasting room in La Mesa. Plus we’ll have a preview of coming events including concerts at the Magnolia in El Cajon, a Boogie
NEW MURAL UNVEILED IN EL CAJON
East County News Service December 19, 2019 (El Cajon) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil a new mural in historic Downtown El Cajon on Tuesday. The mural, a whimsical depiction of east county flora and fauna is located on the east side of 181 East Rea Avenue (facing Suzfeld Way.) The
EL CAJON DESIGNATES HALL FAMILY RANCH HOUSE AS LOCAL HISTORIC RESOURCE
Source: City of El Cajon December 19, 2019 (El Cajon) — On Tuesday, December 10th, the El Cajon City Council approved designation of the Hall Family Ranch House, built in 1886, as a local historic resource. The property includes a single-family residence with a detached garage located on Provo Street in El Cajon. The 133-year-old home features a Folk Victorian
ADD SPARKLE TO YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES WITH THESE DRINK RECIPES
East County News Service December 18, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Special thanks to “Chef Jamie Gwen for Smart & Final” for providing these Sparkling Water Drink Recipes for our readers, which are perfect for your Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebrations. CRANBERRY LIME SPRITZERS For the perfect holiday mocktail, try this refreshing and festive non-alcoholic spritzer. Ice
SAPS AT SEA PRESENTS ‘CHEESE IT, FELLAS! THE COPS!’ DEC. 28
East County News Service December 18, 2019 (Spring Valley) – Saps at Sea, the San Diego chapter of the Sons of the Desert, will host its last program of 2019, “Cheese It Fellas, the Cops!” on Saturday, December 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Williams Hall at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Spring Valley. The Saps will start off with a police-themed
FOSTER FAMILIES RECEIVE FREE COMPUTERS DURING COUNTY GIVEAWAY
By Katie White, County of San Diego Communications Office Video by James Kecskes December 18, 2019 (San Diego) – More than 150 local foster families are setting up computers in their homes this holiday season thanks to a collaboration between the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Futures Foundation. The families and children received free computers as
LEMON GROVE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DEC. 20
East County News Service December 17, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove Community Christmas will be held on Friday, December 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This family-fun event includes a community meal, Christmas carols, tree lighting and more. The community Christmas even is hosted by Engage Community Church, Thrive Lemon Grove, HealZone, House Gone Wild and others. For questions,
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS REVIEW: STEELE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL DOES SHAKESPEARE
By Kathy Carpenter December 16, 2019 (El Cajon) – Steele Canyon Players and Orchestra presented A Midsummer Night’s Dream last week, directed by Nicole Labella and based on the play by William Shakespeare. On the back of winning the National Youth Arts Award for their spring 2019 production of Les Misérables, San Diego/La Mesa Chapter and their award winning production
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ALS ASSOCIATION IN SAN DIEGO ANNOUNCES YEAR-END, DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR MATCHING DONATION CHALLENGE
East County News Service December 21, 2019 (San Diego) – The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter has announced an anonymous donor in San Diego has pledged up to $50,000 in a matching
TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS REMIXED REVIEW – A HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA DEC. 20-22
By Kathy Carpenter December 19, 2019 (San Diego) – Traditions are important, especially at Christmas. Families need rituals, routines and things that bring them together; bonding and memories they can
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS DEC. 21-FEB. 4
East County News Service December 19, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County features North Pole Limited train rides in Campo, Julian Victorian Christmas teas, and
NEW MURAL UNVEILED IN EL CAJON
East County News Service December 19, 2019 (El Cajon) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil a new mural in historic Downtown El Cajon
EL CAJON DESIGNATES HALL FAMILY RANCH HOUSE AS LOCAL HISTORIC RESOURCE
Source: City of El Cajon December 19, 2019 (El Cajon) — On Tuesday, December 10th, the El Cajon City Council approved designation of the Hall Family Ranch House, built in
ADD SPARKLE TO YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES WITH THESE DRINK RECIPES
East County News Service December 18, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Special thanks to “Chef Jamie Gwen for Smart & Final” for providing these Sparkling Water Drink Recipes for our
SAPS AT SEA PRESENTS ‘CHEESE IT, FELLAS! THE COPS!’ DEC. 28
East County News Service December 18, 2019 (Spring Valley) – Saps at Sea, the San Diego chapter of the Sons of the Desert, will host its last program of 2019,
FOSTER FAMILIES RECEIVE FREE COMPUTERS DURING COUNTY GIVEAWAY
By Katie White, County of San Diego Communications Office Video by James Kecskes December 18, 2019 (San Diego) – More than 150 local foster families are setting up computers in
LEMON GROVE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DEC. 20
East County News Service December 17, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove Community Christmas will be held on Friday, December 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This family-fun event includes
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS REVIEW: STEELE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL DOES SHAKESPEARE
By Kathy Carpenter December 16, 2019 (El Cajon) – Steele Canyon Players and Orchestra presented A Midsummer Night’s Dream last week, directed by Nicole Labella and based on the play
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