East County Magazine
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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS DEC. 6-31
By Miriam Raftery December 3, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County features two Christmas plays at Lamplighters Theatre in La Mesa, upcoming concerts at the Magnolia in El Cajon, North Pole Limited holiday train rides in Campo, a Holiday Gift Shoppe at the Water Conservation Garden, Alpine’s Parade of Lights and Snow Festival, a Brotherhood of
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: WINE DOWN AT WESTMONT IN LA MESA DEC. 4
East County News Service December 2, 2019 (La Mesa) — Westmont La Mesa is inviting local residents to stop by visit the area’s newest Senior Living community on Wednesday, December 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 at 9000 Murray Drive, La Mesa, 92020. The building is a result of a public-private partnership between Westmont, the City of La Mesa and in collaboration
LAMPLIGHTERS CHRISTMAS PAST REVIEW: TWO FOR ONE
By Kathy Carpenter December 2, 2019 (La Mesa) – I’m a traditionalist. I want each holiday to have its time. Thus, I refused to watch Christmas movies until after Thanksgiving. Plays…well sometimes, I have to go earlier; I usually need to go in the first couple days to review them and give them adequate time for people to read. In
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: THANKFUL AT LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS IN ALPINE
East County News Service Photos courtesy of Kelly Massey at Lions, Tigers and Bears December 1, 2019 (Alpine) – At the Lions, Tigers and Bears sanctuary in Alpine earlier this week, exotic big cats and bears enjoyed some special Thanksgiving enrichment. In addition to savoring raw turkey dinners, the animals also enjoying romping and frolicking in the newfallen
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS HOLDS FOREIGN SUBCOMMITTEE FIELD HEARING AFTER AFRICAN MIGRANT DIES IN OTAY DETENTION CENTER
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Dec. 1, 2019 (San Ysidro) “How is it that some of the poorest nations around the world can take in people in crisis?” questioned Rep. Karen Bass (D-37) at a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Field Hearing held at the San Ysidro Public Library on Nov. 22. “What can we learn from these countries? How do international
30TH ANNUAL CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT CONCERT DEC. 13 & 14 IN ESCONDIDO BENEFITS RADY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Benefit concert includes performances by Collin Raye, Craig Campbell, Bryan White, Jamie O’Neal, Anna Vaus & Steve Vaus East County News Service December 1, 2019 (Poway) – Carols by Candlelight, a heartwarming holiday concert headlined by country music stars, will take place Dec. 13 & 14 at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Now in its 30th year, this family-friendly concert’s proceeds will bemefot Rady Children’s Hospital. The
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WITH LEMON GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEC. 6 INCUDES SANTA–AND BOOKS ON LEMON GROVE
By Miriam Raftery November 30, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Historical Society invites you to Christmas Open House on Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m. Santa will be in the H. Lee House. You can tour the museum and also buy books at the Parsonage Museum before enjoying the city’s annual bonfire. What better Christmas gift than a book
LEMON GROVE BONFIRE TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT DEC. 6
East County News Service November 29, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – The city of Lemon Grove will hold its 22nd annual community bonfire in Civic Center Park (3200 Main St.) on December 6 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to a giant bonfire built by the fire department, this year’s event will feature spaghetti-eating and ugly sweater contests,
ALS ASSOCIATION IN SAN DIEGO PRESENTS ALS GOLF CLASSIC, FRIDAY, DEC. 6, AT SYCUAN’S SINGING HILLS RESORT IN EL CAJON
East County News Service November 29, 2019 (El Cajon) – The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter will present the 11th annual ALS Golf Classic, a fundraising golf tournament, on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan, 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon. The tournament is open to the public. Donation to play golf is $200 per player or $800
EAST COUNTY FOSTER CARE TOWN HALL AND TURKEY GIVEAWAY WED. IN EL CAJON
East County News Service November 21, 2019 (El Cajon) – The People’s Alliance for Justice and its president, national civil rights activist Rev. Shane Harris, will host a town hall forum on foster care disparity Wednesda,Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (check in at 5 p.m.) at the Choice Harvest CHurch, 760 Palm Ave. in El Cajon. Free turkeys
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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS DEC. 6-31
By Miriam Raftery December 3, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County features two Christmas plays at Lamplighters Theatre in La Mesa, upcoming concerts at the Magnolia
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: WINE DOWN AT WESTMONT IN LA MESA DEC. 4
East County News Service December 2, 2019 (La Mesa) — Westmont La Mesa is inviting local residents to stop by visit the area’s newest Senior Living community on Wednesday, December 4
LAMPLIGHTERS CHRISTMAS PAST REVIEW: TWO FOR ONE
By Kathy Carpenter December 2, 2019 (La Mesa) – I’m a traditionalist. I want each holiday to have its time. Thus, I refused to watch Christmas movies until after Thanksgiving.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: THANKFUL AT LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS IN ALPINE
East County News Service Photos courtesy of Kelly Massey at Lions, Tigers and Bears December 1, 2019 (Alpine) – At the Lions, Tigers and Bears sanctuary in Alpine
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS HOLDS FOREIGN SUBCOMMITTEE FIELD HEARING AFTER AFRICAN MIGRANT DIES IN OTAY DETENTION CENTER
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Dec. 1, 2019 (San Ysidro) “How is it that some of the poorest nations around the world can take in people in crisis?” questioned Rep. Karen
30TH ANNUAL CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT CONCERT DEC. 13 & 14 IN ESCONDIDO BENEFITS RADY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Benefit concert includes performances by Collin Raye, Craig Campbell, Bryan White, Jamie O’Neal, Anna Vaus & Steve Vaus East County News Service December 1, 2019 (Poway) – Carols by Candlelight, a heartwarming holiday concert headlined
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WITH LEMON GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEC. 6 INCUDES SANTA–AND BOOKS ON LEMON GROVE
By Miriam Raftery November 30, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Historical Society invites you to Christmas Open House on Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m. Santa will be in the
LEMON GROVE BONFIRE TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT DEC. 6
East County News Service November 29, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – The city of Lemon Grove will hold its 22nd annual community bonfire in Civic Center Park (3200 Main St.)
ALS ASSOCIATION IN SAN DIEGO PRESENTS ALS GOLF CLASSIC, FRIDAY, DEC. 6, AT SYCUAN’S SINGING HILLS RESORT IN EL CAJON
East County News Service November 29, 2019 (El Cajon) – The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter will present the 11th annual ALS Golf Classic, a fundraising golf tournament, on Friday, Dec. 6
EAST COUNTY FOSTER CARE TOWN HALL AND TURKEY GIVEAWAY WED. IN EL CAJON
East County News Service November 21, 2019 (El Cajon) – The People’s Alliance for Justice and its president, national civil rights activist Rev. Shane Harris, will host a
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