East County Magazine
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GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIETIES HOST OKTOBERFEST IN EL CAJON SEPT. 28-OCT. 7
East County News Service September 13, 2018 (El Cajon) – The German-American Societies of San Diego will host their Oktoberfest at their headquarters in El Cajon the last weekend in September and first weekend in October (Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 5-7). Guests can enjoy authentic German food such as bratwurst, ox roasted on a spit, potato salad, potato pancakes,
MASQUERADE BALL TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER SEPT. 28 AT CRYSTAL PALACE IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery September 7, 2018 (El Cajon) – Enjoy “A Night To Remember,” a masquerade ball at the beautiful Crystal Palace in El Cajon to benefit St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center on September 28 from 7 p.m. to midnight. No need for a tux – your mask is your costume! Ticket deadline is Sept. 23. Also savor dinner and
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS SEPT. 14-OCT. 31
By Miriam Raftery September 14, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes the Alley Cat Art Walk in El Cajon, the Julian Music Festival, Santa Ysabel Mission’s Bicentennial Celebration, a Tom Petty Tribute in El Cajon, and the opening of raspberry picking season at Julian Farm and Orchard. Plus, we’ll have a preview
HANNAH GBEH TO SPEAK ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURAL ISSUES SEPT. 20 IN SANTEE
East County News Service September 11, 2018 (Santee) – Hannah Gbeh will be the featured speaker at the East County Democratic Club meeting on Thursday. September 20 at Jimmy’s Restaurant in Santee (9635 Mission Gorge Rd.) Dinner and social hour start at 6 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. Gbeh is an environmental impact report preparer, organic
LA MESA HEALTH CARE LIBRARY TO HOST FREE MEETING ON SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING ON SEPTEMBER 26TH
East County News Service September 13, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host “QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer, Suicide Prevention Training,” an informational program about how to offer hope and help someone in a suicide crisis, from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26. The program is
GROSSMONT, CUYAMACA COLLEGES CELEBRATE LATINX HERITAGE MONTH
Source: Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District September 10, 2018 (El Cajon) – Food, music and dance at Cuyamaca College and a visit at Grossmont College by nationally acclaimed poet Yosimar Reyes will highlight a series of special events honoring Latinx Heritage Month at the two East County colleges from mid-September to Nov. 1. All events are free and open to
RAMONA ART AND WINE FESTIVAL SELECTS LOCAL ART FOR FIRST COMMEMORATIVE POSTER
East County News Service September 13, 2018 (Ramona) – The Ramona Art and Wine Festival selected a painting by Jamie Dougherty, a local artist, for the first commemorative poster to promote the Festival, area artists, and Ramona wine. Jamie, along with Patrick Korch, a painter and sculptor from Poway, was one of two semi-finalists chosen from submissions by participating Festival artists. Jamie’s original painting will be auctioned at the Festival, and the limited
THREE MORE UTILITY BOXES IN RAMONA TURNED TO ART BY LOURANS MIKHAIL AND MARIE BRAVO
Source: Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Murals September 11, 2018 (Ramona) — Check out two utility boxes turned into art at 4th and Main across from the Ramona Valley Inn by Lourans Mikhail and another at 14th and Main, facing 14th next to Dunkin Donuts, by Marie Bravo. Marie Bravo, an art student at San Diego State University, is a Ramona resident
360-DEGREE VIEW FROM THE TOP: VOLCAN MOUNTAIN SUMMIT
By José Eli Villanueva, County of San Diego Communications Office September 8, 2018 (Julian) – Get motivated to do the 3-mile hike to Volcan Mountain Summit near Julian by watching this 360-degree video. Visit sdparks.org for information on all our County trails. To watch 360-degree videos, you’ll need the latest version of Chrome, Opera, Firefox or MS Edge
BARONA RESORT & CASINO OPENS OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SHOP AS PART OF WELCOME HOME EXPANSION
“The Creamery” features ultra creamy, extra rich homemade ice cream East County News Service September 8, 2018 (Lakeside) – Barona Resort & Casino recently unveiled The Creamery, a 1932-era ice cream shop serving super-premium, incredibly delicious house-made ice cream. It is the latest eatery to be unveiled as part of Barona’s Welcome Home expansion. “Ice cream has been a
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GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIETIES HOST OKTOBERFEST IN EL CAJON SEPT. 28-OCT. 7
East County News Service September 13, 2018 (El Cajon) – The German-American Societies of San Diego will host their Oktoberfest at their headquarters in El Cajon the last weekend
MASQUERADE BALL TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER SEPT. 28 AT CRYSTAL PALACE IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery September 7, 2018 (El Cajon) – Enjoy “A Night To Remember,” a masquerade ball at the beautiful Crystal Palace in El Cajon to benefit St. Madeleine
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS SEPT. 14-OCT. 31
By Miriam Raftery September 14, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes the Alley Cat Art Walk in El Cajon, the Julian Music
HANNAH GBEH TO SPEAK ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURAL ISSUES SEPT. 20 IN SANTEE
East County News Service September 11, 2018 (Santee) – Hannah Gbeh will be the featured speaker at the East County Democratic Club meeting on Thursday. September 20 at
LA MESA HEALTH CARE LIBRARY TO HOST FREE MEETING ON SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING ON SEPTEMBER 26TH
East County News Service September 13, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host “QPR: Question,
GROSSMONT, CUYAMACA COLLEGES CELEBRATE LATINX HERITAGE MONTH
Source: Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District September 10, 2018 (El Cajon) – Food, music and dance at Cuyamaca College and a visit at Grossmont College by nationally acclaimed poet Yosimar
RAMONA ART AND WINE FESTIVAL SELECTS LOCAL ART FOR FIRST COMMEMORATIVE POSTER
East County News Service September 13, 2018 (Ramona) – The Ramona Art and Wine Festival selected a painting by Jamie Dougherty, a local artist, for the first commemorative poster to promote the Festival, area artists, and
THREE MORE UTILITY BOXES IN RAMONA TURNED TO ART BY LOURANS MIKHAIL AND MARIE BRAVO
Source: Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Murals September 11, 2018 (Ramona) — Check out two utility boxes turned into art at 4th and Main across from the Ramona Valley Inn by Lourans
360-DEGREE VIEW FROM THE TOP: VOLCAN MOUNTAIN SUMMIT
By José Eli Villanueva, County of San Diego Communications Office September 8, 2018 (Julian) – Get motivated to do the 3-mile hike to Volcan Mountain Summit near Julian
BARONA RESORT & CASINO OPENS OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SHOP AS PART OF WELCOME HOME EXPANSION
“The Creamery” features ultra creamy, extra rich homemade ice cream East County News Service September 8, 2018 (Lakeside) – Barona Resort & Casino recently unveiled The Creamery, a 1932-era
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