East County Magazine
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SAVOR DESCANSO’S DEEP PIT BBQ SEPT. 2
East County News Service August 22, 2018 (Descanso) — Throughout the New World, the indigenous peoples of the Americas cooked in the earth. The original use of buried cooking in ground pits was done by the Native Americans for thousands of years. Traditional Californian pit barbecuing has been replaced by modern conveniences. However, this tradition continues today in Descanso, 45 minutes east of San Diego.
UNPLUGGED DINING ANNOUNCES “CONTROL YOUR TECH” WORKSHOP AND “TECH BREAK TUESDAY” EVENTS AT LA MESA RESTAURANTS
East County News Service August 22, 2018 (La Mesa) – Following several successful events at local restaurants aimed at encouraging people to put down cell phones and enjoy interacting with others during dinners out, Unplugged Dining announces a Sept. 18 “Control Your Tech” workshop as well as “Tech Break Tuesday” events at local restaurants on Sept. 25. See below
EAST COUNTY FEST AUGUST 25: THE PARTY OF THE DECADE FOR OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Saturday, August 25th 6-10 p.m. (VIP reception at 5:30 p.m.) Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego It’s the party of a decade! East County Magazine invites you to join us at East County Fest, our 10th anniversary celebration! Proceeds benefit our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts
RAMONA COUNTRY FAIR, AUGUST 23-26, FUN FEATURING RIDES, FOOD, WILD WEST SHOW, MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS, GARDENING CLINIC, GONG SHOW, MUCH MORE
East County News Service August 21, 2018 (Ramona) – The Ramona Chamber of Commerce will present the 48th annual Ramona Country Fair, Thursday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per carload. Fair hours are: 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 5 to 11 a.m. on Friday,
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: STARS AND STRIPES
East County News Service August 20, 2018 (El Cajon) – Shaun Pursglove sent in these photos of a large flag in El Cajon. He writes, “Many people in the East County have noticed this beautiful flag flying in our night sky. I see it from my backyard (1st picture) and had to go see where it was coming from.
HUNDREDS TURN OUT TO HELP FIRE SURVIVORS IN ALPINE
By Miriam Raftery August 19, 2018 (Alpine) – “Your life can change at the drop of dime,” Lisa Ford told a standing-room only crowd of more than 400 people packed the Alpine Community Center last night for a fundraiser to help survivors of the West Fire. She was one of 34 people who lost her home in the
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY SUNDAY IN SANTEE
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson August 18, 2018 (Santee) — On August 19th, inside the Santee Library, the Santee Mobile-Home Owner’s Action Committee, Inc. (SMOAC) will hold their 4th Annual Backpack & School Supplies Movement. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be handed out, free to students, at 10 a.m. until supplies are exhausted. The Santee Chamber of Commerce, Santee
AMAZING AUCTION AND RAFFLE PRIZES AT EAST COUNTY FEST AUGUST 25
These are just some of the nearly $10,000 in prizes at East County Fest, our “Party of the Decade” celebrating our 10th anniversary on Saturday, August 25 from 6-10 p.m. at Mission Trails Regional Park’s beautiful visitors center. Get tickets. By Miriam Raftery Want to win a video production about your company or organization created by Raul
KIDZ DANZ KOMPANY PRESENTS “RED CLOAK” SEPT. 7-8 IN EL CAJON
East County News Service August 18, 2018 (El Cajon) — The critically-acclaimed and award-winning Kidz Danz Kompany, San Diego’s premier children’s dance company, presents “The Red Cloak,” a re-telling of the fairytale Little Red Riding Hood at Greenfield Middle School Theater (1495 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92021) on September 7-8, 2018 @ 7 p.m. Directed and choreographed by
READER’S AND WRITER’S CALENDAR: AUG. 19-SEPT. 2, 2018
Copyright 2018 by Sam Warren, past president of the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild. “There’s a word for a self-published writer who never gives up… rich.” Joe Konrath August 18, 2018 (San Diego) – Top events this week include the San Diego Book Festival and East County Fest, where many prominent local authors will be signing copies of
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SAVOR DESCANSO’S DEEP PIT BBQ SEPT. 2
East County News Service August 22, 2018 (Descanso) — Throughout the New World, the indigenous peoples of the Americas cooked in the earth. The original use of buried cooking in ground pits was
UNPLUGGED DINING ANNOUNCES “CONTROL YOUR TECH” WORKSHOP AND “TECH BREAK TUESDAY” EVENTS AT LA MESA RESTAURANTS
East County News Service August 22, 2018 (La Mesa) – Following several successful events at local restaurants aimed at encouraging people to put down cell phones and enjoy interacting
EAST COUNTY FEST AUGUST 25: THE PARTY OF THE DECADE FOR OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Saturday, August 25th 6-10 p.m. (VIP reception at 5:30 p.m.) Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego It’s
RAMONA COUNTRY FAIR, AUGUST 23-26, FUN FEATURING RIDES, FOOD, WILD WEST SHOW, MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS, GARDENING CLINIC, GONG SHOW, MUCH MORE
East County News Service August 21, 2018 (Ramona) – The Ramona Chamber of Commerce will present the 48th annual Ramona Country Fair, Thursday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Ramona
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: STARS AND STRIPES
East County News Service August 20, 2018 (El Cajon) – Shaun Pursglove sent in these photos of a large flag in El Cajon. He writes, “Many people in the
HUNDREDS TURN OUT TO HELP FIRE SURVIVORS IN ALPINE
By Miriam Raftery August 19, 2018 (Alpine) – “Your life can change at the drop of dime,” Lisa Ford told a standing-room only crowd of more than 400
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY SUNDAY IN SANTEE
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson August 18, 2018 (Santee) — On August 19th, inside the Santee Library, the Santee Mobile-Home Owner’s Action Committee, Inc. (SMOAC) will hold their 4th Annual
AMAZING AUCTION AND RAFFLE PRIZES AT EAST COUNTY FEST AUGUST 25
These are just some of the nearly $10,000 in prizes at East County Fest, our “Party of the Decade” celebrating our 10th anniversary on Saturday, August 25
KIDZ DANZ KOMPANY PRESENTS “RED CLOAK” SEPT. 7-8 IN EL CAJON
East County News Service August 18, 2018 (El Cajon) — The critically-acclaimed and award-winning Kidz Danz Kompany, San Diego’s premier children’s dance company, presents “The Red Cloak,” a re-telling
READER’S AND WRITER’S CALENDAR: AUG. 19-SEPT. 2, 2018
Copyright 2018 by Sam Warren, past president of the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild. “There’s a word for a self-published writer who never gives up… rich.” Joe Konrath
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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