East County Magazine
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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN MAY 2019
East County News Service April 24, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) — May activities include El Cajon’s dinner and a concert season opener, the Coyote Music Festival at Cuyamaca College, Classic Cruise Night’s centennial season in downtown El Cajon, Vintage Alpine, the Lilac Festival in Santa Ysabel, Sky tours in Julian, A Taste of Julian, Open Farm Day
ECPAC TO BE RENAMED MAGNOLIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
By Miriam Raftery April 23, 2019 (El Cajon) – When the East County Performing Arts Center reopens later this year under management of Live Nation, it will have a new name: Magnolia Performing Arts Center. Magnolia is the city of El Cajon’ official flower and its image appears in the city’s logo. The center, located on Main Street,
VINTAGE ALPINE: WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE IN THE COUNTRY MAY 5
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (Flinn Springs) — The Alpine Kiwanis Club invites the public to attend the 29th Annual Vintage Alpine fundraiser to be held on May 5. This amazing “Wine & Food Experience in the Country” will take place within the lovely gardens of Summers Past Farms at 15602 Olde Highway 80. Tickets are
FATHER JOE’S VILLAGES’ 35TH ANNUAL GALA TO HELP CHILDREN REACH FOR THE STARS MAY 4
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (San Diego) – On May 4, Father Joe’s Villages will host the 35th annual Children’s Charity Gala to support life-changing services for children and families experiencing homelessness, spanning from preschool to medical care. The event will include awards to “East County Heroes” including El Cajon resident Terry Caster. WHAT: At the 2019
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: DINO-BUNNY
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (La Mesa) – Toby the T-Rex donned bunny ears over the Easter weekend. The statue, owned by Jeff Phair of the Phair Company, has fast become a holiday icon atop its hillside home at the planned site of La Mesa Summit Estates in La Mesa. Printer-friendly version
ART DAYS AT LEMON GROVE LIBRARY MAY 14-15
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (Lemon Grove) — The Lemon Grove Library will present Art Days, a two-part, inter-generational event on May 14-15 in the Lemon Grove Library at 3001 School Lane. The youngest artists lead off on May 14, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., with “Preschool Art Show” curated by their Lemon Grove teachers and library
A NEW PATH CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY APRIL 27
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – A New Path (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing) celebrates its 20th anniversary of lifesaving advocacy with a gala evening on Saturday, April 27 from 6-10 p.m. at the Hyatt Mission Bay. Founded in Spring Valley, the organization provides education and advocacy for therapeutic drug
SAN DIEGO’S HISTORIC PLACES: AEROSPACE MUSEUM ANNEX
By Donald H. Harrison Originally published at San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Network April 22, 2019 (El Cajon) – Near the northwest corner of Gillespie Field is an annex of the San Diego Aerospace Museum, where visitors can hear lore and legends about aircraft from people who, in some cases, made them
SAN DIEGO COUNTY’S HISTORIC PLACES: SANTEE LAKES
By Donald H. Harrison Originally published at San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Network April 19, 2019 (Santee) – As you feed the ducks in the Santee Lakes, or watch naval enthusiasts sail radio-controlled model battleships and cruisers on its waters, or picnic along its shores, you may not realize that you are
BLOOMING INTO SPRING WITH THE 4TH ANNUAL LILAC FESTIVAL STARTING MID-APRIL
East County News Service April 17, 2019 (Julian) — Most people know that Julian is a popular tourist destination located in the high country of San Diego County. It’s not only a beautiful place to escape to, with its picturesque surroundings, apples, pies, and rich history, but it’s also growing into a springtime hotspot because of the wonderfully
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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN MAY 2019
East County News Service April 24, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) — May activities include El Cajon’s dinner and a concert season opener, the Coyote Music Festival at
ECPAC TO BE RENAMED MAGNOLIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
By Miriam Raftery April 23, 2019 (El Cajon) – When the East County Performing Arts Center reopens later this year under management of Live Nation, it will have
VINTAGE ALPINE: WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE IN THE COUNTRY MAY 5
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (Flinn Springs) — The Alpine Kiwanis Club invites the public to attend the 29th Annual Vintage Alpine fundraiser to be held
FATHER JOE’S VILLAGES’ 35TH ANNUAL GALA TO HELP CHILDREN REACH FOR THE STARS MAY 4
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (San Diego) – On May 4, Father Joe’s Villages will host the 35th annual Children’s Charity Gala to support life-changing services for
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: DINO-BUNNY
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (La Mesa) – Toby the T-Rex donned bunny ears over the Easter weekend. The statue, owned by Jeff Phair of the
ART DAYS AT LEMON GROVE LIBRARY MAY 14-15
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (Lemon Grove) — The Lemon Grove Library will present Art Days, a two-part, inter-generational event on May 14-15 in the Lemon
A NEW PATH CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY APRIL 27
East County News Service April 23, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – A New Path (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing) celebrates its 20th anniversary of lifesaving
SAN DIEGO’S HISTORIC PLACES: AEROSPACE MUSEUM ANNEX
By Donald H. Harrison Originally published at San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Network April 22, 2019 (El Cajon) – Near the northwest
SAN DIEGO COUNTY’S HISTORIC PLACES: SANTEE LAKES
By Donald H. Harrison Originally published at San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Network April 19, 2019 (Santee) – As you feed the
BLOOMING INTO SPRING WITH THE 4TH ANNUAL LILAC FESTIVAL STARTING MID-APRIL
East County News Service April 17, 2019 (Julian) — Most people know that Julian is a popular tourist destination located in the high country of San Diego County.
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