East County Magazine
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SANTA YSABEL MISSION PLANS BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SEPT.16, PLUS REVIVAL OF HARVEST FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER AND A FIESTA
“Everybody forgot the Mission. But we are making a comeback. Our goal is to recognize and reconcile long-time differences between the Native, Anglo and Hispanic populations by restoring the Mission and bringing back historical community events like the annual Harvest Festival and Fiesta.” — Gil Koda, parish finance councilman, volunteer By Miriam Raftery August
SYCUAN POW-WOW SEPT. 7-9
East County News Service September 6, 2018 (El Cajon) – The Sycuan band of the Kumeyaay nation will host its annual powwow September 7th, 8th and 9th at the pow-wow grounds in front of the Sycuan Casino at 6677 Dehesa Road, that’s located on the Sycuan Reservation in unincorporated El Cajon. The pow-wow attracts Native American dancers and drummers
MT. MIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION PRESENTS “QUARTERMANIA”
East County News Service September 6, 2018 (Spring Valley) – Mt. Miguel High School Foundation will present “QUARTERMANIA,” a cross between an auction, raffle and bingo. The event will take place on October 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mt. Miguel High School’s brand new event center, 8585 Blossom Lane in Spring Valley. It is a fun
FAMILY FUN RAMONA GRAPE STOMP RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR SEPTEMBER 8
East County News Service August 25, 2018 (Ramona) – Mark your calendars. Following a highly reviewed first-time-ever event in 2017, the annual Ramona Grape Stomp returns for its second year on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center–Pavilion, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA 92065. To celebrate the harvest of grapes throughout
THE CHALLENGE CENTER’S `COMEDY NIGHT GALA’ FUNDRAISER STARS COLIN QUINN
East County News Service September 5, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Challenge Center of La Mesa, provider of skilled physical therapy rehabilitation, specialized assisted fitness training and wellness programs for physically challenged people, will host its 2018 Comedy Night Gala fundraiser Friday, Sept. 7 at the Paradise Point Resort and Spa at Mission Bay, 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego. Reception and silent auction begins at
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS SEPT. 7-OCT. 28
By Miriam Raftery September 4, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes live music in downtown El Cajon, the Sycuan Pow-wow, star parties at Mission Trails, and the Ramona Grape Stomp. Plus, we’ll have a preview of coming attractions including raspberry picking at Julian Farm and Orchard, Hank Williams Jr. at Viejas, Gregory Page
SING ALONG WITH BROADWAY SHOW TUNES IN LA MESA
East County News Service September 2, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints First Ward in La Mesa (5555 Aztec Drive) invites you to a free, family-fun Broadway sing along on Saturday, September 15th at 7 p.m. The program includes music from Fiddler on the Roof, South Pacific, the Greatest Showman and the
STAR PARTIES AT MISSION TRAILS SEPT. 7 AND 22
East County News Service September 2, 2018 (San Diego) — You’re invited to join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association and Mission Trails Regional Park volunteers for viewings of the night sky through telescopes from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 22 in the Kumeyaay Lake Campground day use parking lot. Please avoid the use
HUNDREDS OF IMMIGRANT CHILDREN REMAIN IN DETENTION AFTER PARENTS DEPORTED
By Miriam Raftery Photo via ACLU: Sammy Reyes-Mejia, 3, didn’t recognize his mother after being reunited following three and a half months of separation and being held in a federal detention center. September 2, 2018 (San Diego) – Despite a court order to reunify all children separated from immigrant parents at the border, 497 children remain in federal
LIBRARY GETS IN TOUCH WITH KIDS WITH AUTISM
Updated January 24, 2021 with a link on ABA therapy for autism. By Andy Tolley, County of San Diego Communications Office August 31, 2018 (La Mesa) – A simple suggestion from a parent at the La Mesa Branch Library has initiated a new program for kids with autism. “It’s one of the best things I’ve heard about in a
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SANTA YSABEL MISSION PLANS BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SEPT.16, PLUS REVIVAL OF HARVEST FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER AND A FIESTA
“Everybody forgot the Mission. But we are making a comeback. Our goal is to recognize and reconcile long-time differences between the Native, Anglo and
SYCUAN POW-WOW SEPT. 7-9
East County News Service September 6, 2018 (El Cajon) – The Sycuan band of the Kumeyaay nation will host its annual powwow September 7th, 8th and 9th at the
MT. MIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION PRESENTS “QUARTERMANIA”
East County News Service September 6, 2018 (Spring Valley) – Mt. Miguel High School Foundation will present “QUARTERMANIA,” a cross between an auction, raffle and bingo. The event will
FAMILY FUN RAMONA GRAPE STOMP RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR SEPTEMBER 8
East County News Service August 25, 2018 (Ramona) – Mark your calendars. Following a highly reviewed first-time-ever event in 2017, the annual Ramona Grape Stomp returns for its second
THE CHALLENGE CENTER’S `COMEDY NIGHT GALA’ FUNDRAISER STARS COLIN QUINN
East County News Service September 5, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Challenge Center of La Mesa, provider of skilled physical therapy rehabilitation, specialized assisted fitness training and wellness programs for physically
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS SEPT. 7-OCT. 28
By Miriam Raftery September 4, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes live music in downtown El Cajon, the Sycuan Pow-wow, star parties at
SING ALONG WITH BROADWAY SHOW TUNES IN LA MESA
East County News Service September 2, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints First Ward in La Mesa (5555 Aztec Drive) invites
STAR PARTIES AT MISSION TRAILS SEPT. 7 AND 22
East County News Service September 2, 2018 (San Diego) — You’re invited to join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association and Mission Trails Regional Park volunteers for viewings
HUNDREDS OF IMMIGRANT CHILDREN REMAIN IN DETENTION AFTER PARENTS DEPORTED
By Miriam Raftery Photo via ACLU: Sammy Reyes-Mejia, 3, didn’t recognize his mother after being reunited following three and a half months of separation and being held in
LIBRARY GETS IN TOUCH WITH KIDS WITH AUTISM
Updated January 24, 2021 with a link on ABA therapy for autism. By Andy Tolley, County of San Diego Communications Office August 31, 2018 (La Mesa) – A simple
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