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KIDZ DANZ KOMPANY PRESENTS AMERICAN’T DREAM FEB. 8-9
East County News Service February 5, 2019 (San Diego) — The critically-acclaimed and award-winning Kidz Danz Kompany of La Mesa presents its annual teen dance concert “American’t Dream” at the City Heights Performance Annex (3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA, 92105) on February 8-9, 2019 at 7 p.m. Kidz Danz Kompany (KDK) Artistic Director Spencer John Powell presents his 1998 work “Horses”, re-imagined for the teen dancers. Powell
VALENTINE DINING SPECIALS IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery February 5, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Several of East County’s most popular restaurants are offering specials for sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. Below are the delicious details. Casa de Pico, Grossmont Center (La Mesa) Casa de Pico’s special Valentine’s Day menu includes a 17.5 ounce House Margarita, a delicious Surf & Turf entrée featuring 4-ounce portions
TEA BY THE SEA RAISED MORE THAN $19,000 FOR ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER
Source: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center February 5, 2019 (San Diego) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC) of El Cajon partnered with The Marine Room to host the annual Tea by the Sea celebration on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The event hosted 210 guests and raised more than $19,000 to fund SMSC’s art program, where students can explore their creativity through a
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FEB. 10 – MARCH 2
East County News Service February 4, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes a jazz and soul food event at Grossmont College, an owl discovery event in Lakeside, open farm day at Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona, a lunar new year celebration at Barona, hawk watch in Ramona, a star party at Mission
50 BEST SHORT HIKES: PRESENTATION AND BOOK SIGNING WITH DON ENDICOTT MARCH 2 AT MISSION TRAILS
East County News Service February 4, 2019 (San Diego) — Join co-author Don Endicott for a presentation on the revised 2nd edition of 50 Best Short Hikes, San Diego, the last book originally written by renown local hiking expert Jerry Schad, first published shortly after his untimely death in 2011. Endicott will be speaking and signing books at
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS AT GROSSMONT AND CUYAMACA CAMPUSES
East County News Service February 4, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges are recognizing Black History month with a series of events including film showings, music, foods, lectures, a book club and more. See below for a full schedule of events at both locations in El Cajon and Rancho San Diego. Grossmont College’s Black
FREE FEBRUARY EVENTS IN COUNTY PARKS
East County News Service February 2, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Nearly every day is a great day to be outdoors when it comes to San Diego County Parks and Recreation. Are you ready for an adventure? We can help with that. Here are some ideas for the month of February at parks in East County. Library Lovers
“THE BRIDGE” MUSICAL MARCH 24 IN SANTEE TO BENEFIT HOMELESS KIDS AND TEENS
East County News Service February 2, 2019 (Santee) – Off Broadway Live in Santee will donate all proceeds from its March 24th, 3 p.m. showing of “The Bridge” to benefit homeless kids at teens at Father Joe’s Villages. The musical focuses on six people whose lives were forever changed by what happened one night on a bridge. The
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ASPIRING OPERA AND CONCERT SINGERS
East County News Service February 1, 2019 (San Diego) – Aspiring young opera and concert singers are one step closer to Carnegie Hall, thanks to the Virginia and Susan Hawk Scholarship which helps fund their studies. Applications are now being accepted at http://msc-gcca.org/vocal-scholarships/ and auditions will be held March 23rd at the La Mesa First United Methodist
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: STORM CLOUDS AT SUNSET
East County News Service February 1, 2019 (El Cajon) — Robert Gehr sent in this photo of dramatic clouds over El Cajon, glowing golden at sunset after yesterday’s storm. Printer-friendly version
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KIDZ DANZ KOMPANY PRESENTS AMERICAN’T DREAM FEB. 8-9
East County News Service February 5, 2019 (San Diego) — The critically-acclaimed and award-winning Kidz Danz Kompany of La Mesa presents its annual teen dance concert “American’t Dream” at the City Heights Performance
VALENTINE DINING SPECIALS IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery February 5, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Several of East County’s most popular restaurants are offering specials for sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. Below are
TEA BY THE SEA RAISED MORE THAN $19,000 FOR ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER
Source: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center February 5, 2019 (San Diego) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC) of El Cajon partnered with The Marine Room to host the annual Tea by the
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FEB. 10 – MARCH 2
East County News Service February 4, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes a jazz and soul food event at Grossmont College, an
50 BEST SHORT HIKES: PRESENTATION AND BOOK SIGNING WITH DON ENDICOTT MARCH 2 AT MISSION TRAILS
East County News Service February 4, 2019 (San Diego) — Join co-author Don Endicott for a presentation on the revised 2nd edition of 50 Best Short Hikes, San
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS AT GROSSMONT AND CUYAMACA CAMPUSES
East County News Service February 4, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges are recognizing Black History month with a series of events including film
FREE FEBRUARY EVENTS IN COUNTY PARKS
East County News Service February 2, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Nearly every day is a great day to be outdoors when it comes to San Diego County
“THE BRIDGE” MUSICAL MARCH 24 IN SANTEE TO BENEFIT HOMELESS KIDS AND TEENS
East County News Service February 2, 2019 (Santee) – Off Broadway Live in Santee will donate all proceeds from its March 24th, 3 p.m. showing of “The Bridge”
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ASPIRING OPERA AND CONCERT SINGERS
East County News Service February 1, 2019 (San Diego) – Aspiring young opera and concert singers are one step closer to Carnegie Hall, thanks to the Virginia
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: STORM CLOUDS AT SUNSET
East County News Service February 1, 2019 (El Cajon) — Robert Gehr sent in this photo of dramatic clouds over El Cajon, glowing golden at sunset after yesterday’s storm.
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