East County Magazine
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EL CAJON HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON MAIN NOV. 30 FEATURES ICE SKATING, SANTA’S VILLAGE AND MORE
East County News Center November 26, 2019 (El Cajon) — Downtown El Cajon invites you to “Holiday Lights on Main” this Saturday, November 25th from 12 noon to 7 p.m. This festive event includes ice skating, Santa’s Village, carnival rides, live music, and at 6 p.m. the annual tree lighting at Main and Magnolia. Shops will light up to brighten
24TH ANNUAL ALPINE VILLAGE PARADE OF LIGHTS & SNOW FESTIVAL DEC. 6
East County News Service November 25, 2019 (Alpine) – The 24th annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights and Snow Festival is slated to light up the holiday season and delight guests of all ages on Friday, December 6th. The parade rolls out at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Alpine Blvd. and West Victoria Drive, ending at Tavern
LET IT SNOW! LA MESA’S HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE RINGS IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON DEC. 13-14
East County News Service November 25, 2019 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Village Associations Holiday in the Village will once again be ringing in holiday cheer. This year will include snow to create a winter wonderland like no other, thanks to Viejas Casino and Resort, sponsor of the event. The holiday festival runs Friday, Dec. 13 from 4
HO HO! SANTA AND SNOW COME TO SANTEE LAKES DEC. 8
East County News Service November 25, 2019 (Santee) – Santee Lakes invites you join Santa at the Lakes on Sunday, December 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festivities will feature a snow hill for sledding fun, carnival rides, inflatable jumps, crafts, food, character meets and greets and Santa Claus. Parking is $10 and tickets are $1 each with
LAKESIDE’S SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ON MAINE DEC. 7 REVIVES OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY CHEER
East County News Service November 25, 2019 (Lakeside) – The Lakeside Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate at its 21st annual Spirit of Christmas on Maine Avenue on Saturday, December 7th from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Santa and his elves are hard at work creating an atmosphere of an old-fashioned hometown Christmas featuring local school performances of holiday favorites, photos with
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 29-DEC. 31
By Miriam Raftery November 25, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County features El Cajon’s Holiday on Main, upcoming concerts at the Magnolia, North Pole Limited holiday train rides in Campo, a Holiday Gift Shoppe at the Water Conservation Garden, Pomegranate Days at the Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona and a Julian Country Christmas. Plus, we have a preview of December
THANKSGIVING TURKEY BASH WITH SAN DIEGO’S RESCUED LIONS TIGERS AND BEARS NOV. 29-30
East County News Service November 24, 2019 (Alpine) — You’re invited to come get wild at Lions Tigers & Bears the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving – and watch rescued big cats and bears enjoy their Thanksgiving feasts. This event is a special twist on regularly scheduled 10 a.m. guided educational visit. Choose from “member for a day”
SANTEE KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A TREE LIGHTING AND FESTIVITIES
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Nov. 24, 2019 (Santee) Santee kicked off the holiday season with an annual tree lighting ceremony held at the Santee Trolley Square on Nov. 22. The tree lighting ceremony, held at 6:30 p.m., was accompanied by a display of fireworks. The event, attended by thousands, also featured live music, snow sledding, carriage rides, mini-express train rides, a
E-COLI OUTBREAK LINKED TO ROMAINE LETTUCE HARVESTED IN CALIFORNIA
East County News Service November 24, 2019 (San Diego) – CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationexternal icon (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas, California growing region. To date, 40 cases have been reported in 16 states, with 28
PACK THE PANTRY RAISES OVER 50,000 MEALS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
50% of area college students face food insecurity Source: Calif. Coast Credit Union and San Diego Food Bank November 23, 2019 (San Diego) – The first-ever Pack the Pantry food drive to fight student hunger on local college campuses exceeded all expectations, raising enough food and financial donations to provide over 50,000 meals to area students. Results of the two-week food drive were
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EL CAJON HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON MAIN NOV. 30 FEATURES ICE SKATING, SANTA’S VILLAGE AND MORE
East County News Center November 26, 2019 (El Cajon) — Downtown El Cajon invites you to “Holiday Lights on Main” this Saturday, November 25th from 12 noon to 7 p.m.
24TH ANNUAL ALPINE VILLAGE PARADE OF LIGHTS & SNOW FESTIVAL DEC. 6
East County News Service November 25, 2019 (Alpine) – The 24th annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights and Snow Festival is slated to light up the holiday season
LET IT SNOW! LA MESA’S HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE RINGS IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON DEC. 13-14
East County News Service November 25, 2019 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Village Associations Holiday in the Village will once again be ringing in holiday cheer. This year
HO HO! SANTA AND SNOW COME TO SANTEE LAKES DEC. 8
East County News Service November 25, 2019 (Santee) – Santee Lakes invites you join Santa at the Lakes on Sunday, December 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festivities will
LAKESIDE’S SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ON MAINE DEC. 7 REVIVES OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY CHEER
East County News Service November 25, 2019 (Lakeside) – The Lakeside Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate at its 21st annual Spirit of Christmas on Maine Avenue on Saturday, December
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 29-DEC. 31
By Miriam Raftery November 25, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County features El Cajon’s Holiday on Main, upcoming concerts at the Magnolia, North Pole Limited holiday train
THANKSGIVING TURKEY BASH WITH SAN DIEGO’S RESCUED LIONS TIGERS AND BEARS NOV. 29-30
East County News Service November 24, 2019 (Alpine) — You’re invited to come get wild at Lions Tigers & Bears the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving – and watch
SANTEE KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A TREE LIGHTING AND FESTIVITIES
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Nov. 24, 2019 (Santee) Santee kicked off the holiday season with an annual tree lighting ceremony held at the Santee Trolley Square on Nov. 22.
E-COLI OUTBREAK LINKED TO ROMAINE LETTUCE HARVESTED IN CALIFORNIA
East County News Service November 24, 2019 (San Diego) – CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationexternal icon (FDA) are investigating
PACK THE PANTRY RAISES OVER 50,000 MEALS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
50% of area college students face food insecurity Source: Calif. Coast Credit Union and San Diego Food Bank November 23, 2019 (San Diego) – The first-ever Pack the Pantry food drive to fight
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