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A HAYRIDE IN LA MESA DEC. 8 – AND YOU’RE INVITED
East County News Service December 7, 2018 (La Mesa) — Picture it – a horse-pulled wagon filled with carolers young and old making its way through suburban streets as the neighbors call out Christmas greetings. It’s the annual Hayride and Chili Dog Dinner at The Table: United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Avenue, La Mesa 91942.
RAMONA’S HOLIDAY WINE TRAIL CONTINUES NEXT TWO WEEKENDS
By Miriam Raftery December 6, 2018 (Ramona) – Savor the season along the Holiday Wine Trail in Ramona, which this year features 18 different wineries. The event continues the next two Saturdays and Sundays, December 8-9 and 15-16. Some wineries are offering “extras” including live music, arts and crafts for sale, spiced mulled wine and even an appearance by Santa
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL IN EL CAJON FEATURED FESTIVITIES AND EDUCATION ON HEALTH AND CRIME CONCERNS
By Briana Gomez December 6, 2018 (El Cajon) — The annual El Cajon Multicultural Festival and non-profit fair at Eje Elementary School in El Cajon last month hosted an array of organizations dedicated to welcoming new immigrants into the community. Dilkhwaz Ahmed of License to Freedom was one of the organizers along with other representatives from local organizations such as Wedad Schlotte of the San Diego ADC. “We’ve been
FEASTING AND MERRYMAKING: JOIN THE FUN AT OUR HOLIDAY PARTY DEC. 16!
You’re invited to our Holiday Party! ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Join East County Magazine, East County Wildfire & Eergency Alerts and the East County Dining Club at our Feasting & Merrymaking Holiday Party Sunday, December 16th, from 3-7 p.m. at our editor’s Mt. Helix home: 4438 Hideaway Place, La Mesa 91941 • Kaleidoscope Carolers • Guitarist/vocalist Paul Nichols
VETERAN OWNED NONPROFIT ‘3 PAWS UP’ TEAMS UP WITH RADYS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOR “HOLIDAY TOY DROP OFF DAY” DEC. 14
East County News Service December 5, 2018 (San Diego) – 2014 Veteran of the Year for the 71st District of San Diego and Award-winning Author Karolyn Smith announced that her nonprofit, 3 Paws Up, has teamed up with Rady’s Children’s Hospital and will attend this year’s Rady’s ”Holiday Toy Drop Off” event on December 14th from 7 a.m. to
REVIEW: “SHE KILLS MONSTERS” SLAYS AUDIENCE AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE’S STAGEHOUSE THEATRE; PLAY CONTINUES THROUGH DEC. 8
By Kathy Carpenter December 4, 2018 (La Mesa) – Dungeons and Dragons, geek world, are popular today but not so much in Athens, Ohio back in 1995. Today we live in a world where monsters are cool and everyone identifies with being a hero. Back then, geeks, people who did not fit in, would escape into a world of their own, a game
DEC. 11 EL CAJON COUNCIL AGENDA WILL INCLUDE CONCERNS OVER CHILDREN IN MIGRANT SHELTER
By Miriam Raftery December 4, 2018 (El Cajon) – Following news reports that a shelter for immigrant children in El Cajon failed to report several runaway youths to state authorities, the El Cajon City Council will add a discussion of the problems to the Council’s agenda at its December 11th meeting. The facility run by Southwest Key houses primarily
SAN DIEGO POTTERY TOUR DEC. 8-9 INCLUDES EAST COUNTY ARTISANS
East County News Service December 4, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – The 11th annual San Diego Pottery tour will be held this weekend, December 8th and 9th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nine studios are on the tour, including several in East County. See list below, and for details, visit http://www.sdpotterytour.com/. 1.Cuzick Pottery: David Cuzick, Mary Cuzick,
GROUND BEEF RECALL EXPANDS
East County News Service December 4, 2018 (Washington D.C.) – Over 250 people nationwide have fallen ill from salmonella tied to ground beef, including 66 cases in California, the Centers for Disease Control reports. Over 12 million pounds of ground beef have been recalled, all packaged between July 26 and Sept.7, but health officials warn that some products may still be in consumers’ freezers. Following an October recall,
SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAMS AT SHARP GROSSMONT IN JANUARY
Source: Sharp Grossmont Hospital December 3, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Senior Resource Center at Sharp Grossmont Hospital offers free or low-cost educational programs and health screenings each month. The Senior Resource Center also provides information and assistance for health information and community resources. For more information, call 619-740-4214. For other programs, call 1-800-827-4277 or visit their website at www.sharp.com. EAT WELL IN
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A HAYRIDE IN LA MESA DEC. 8 – AND YOU’RE INVITED
East County News Service December 7, 2018 (La Mesa) — Picture it – a horse-pulled wagon filled with carolers young and old making its way through suburban streets as
RAMONA’S HOLIDAY WINE TRAIL CONTINUES NEXT TWO WEEKENDS
By Miriam Raftery December 6, 2018 (Ramona) – Savor the season along the Holiday Wine Trail in Ramona, which this year features 18 different wineries. The event continues the next
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL IN EL CAJON FEATURED FESTIVITIES AND EDUCATION ON HEALTH AND CRIME CONCERNS
By Briana Gomez December 6, 2018 (El Cajon) — The annual El Cajon Multicultural Festival and non-profit fair at Eje Elementary School in El Cajon last month hosted an array of organizations dedicated to welcoming new
FEASTING AND MERRYMAKING: JOIN THE FUN AT OUR HOLIDAY PARTY DEC. 16!
You’re invited to our Holiday Party! ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Join East County Magazine, East County Wildfire & Eergency Alerts and the East County Dining Club at our
VETERAN OWNED NONPROFIT ‘3 PAWS UP’ TEAMS UP WITH RADYS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOR “HOLIDAY TOY DROP OFF DAY” DEC. 14
East County News Service December 5, 2018 (San Diego) – 2014 Veteran of the Year for the 71st District of San Diego and Award-winning Author Karolyn Smith announced that
REVIEW: “SHE KILLS MONSTERS” SLAYS AUDIENCE AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE’S STAGEHOUSE THEATRE; PLAY CONTINUES THROUGH DEC. 8
By Kathy Carpenter December 4, 2018 (La Mesa) – Dungeons and Dragons, geek world, are popular today but not so much in Athens, Ohio back in 1995. Today we live in a
DEC. 11 EL CAJON COUNCIL AGENDA WILL INCLUDE CONCERNS OVER CHILDREN IN MIGRANT SHELTER
By Miriam Raftery December 4, 2018 (El Cajon) – Following news reports that a shelter for immigrant children in El Cajon failed to report several runaway youths to state
SAN DIEGO POTTERY TOUR DEC. 8-9 INCLUDES EAST COUNTY ARTISANS
East County News Service December 4, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – The 11th annual San Diego Pottery tour will be held this weekend, December 8th and 9th from
GROUND BEEF RECALL EXPANDS
East County News Service December 4, 2018 (Washington D.C.) – Over 250 people nationwide have fallen ill from salmonella tied to ground beef, including 66 cases in California, the Centers for Disease Control reports. Over
SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAMS AT SHARP GROSSMONT IN JANUARY
Source: Sharp Grossmont Hospital December 3, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Senior Resource Center at Sharp Grossmont Hospital offers free or low-cost educational programs and health screenings each month. The Senior Resource
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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