East County Magazine
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MIMOSA BLOOM
East County News Service June 8, 2018 (El Cajon) – Robert Gehr got the shot of this gorgeous Mimosa blossom at Judson Park, located at the corner of North Magnolia Avenue and West Park Avenue in El Cajon. Printer-friendly version
SIPS AND SUCCULENTS TOUR: JUNE 27 AT THE GARDEN
East County News Service June 8, 2018 (Rancho San Diego) — The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College invites you to “Sips and Succulents” on Wednesday, June 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a summer evening garden tour. Go Green- and bring your own glass to fill with wine and maybe even succulents! Docent Kathryn Clayton shares some
WAGS AND WINE JUNE 19 AT THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
East County News Service June 8, 2018 (Rancho San Diego) – The dog days of summer are here – with “Wags and Wine” on Tuesday, June 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. You’re invited to bring your furry friend for a special evening stroll through the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego. The garden will
RANCHO SAN DIEGO LIBRARY TO HOLD ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
East County News Service June 7, 2018 (El Cajon) – Families and folks of all ages are welcomed to the Rancho San Diego Library (11555 Via Rancho San Diego) for their annual Celebrate the USA event, an old-fashioned Fourth of July festival. This event will be taking place Saturday, June 30th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is
LOCAL WOMAN’S QUEST TO CURE ALZHEIMER’S THIS FRIDAY IN ALPINE
By Annie Greenberg June 7, 2018 (Alpine) — Linda Cioffi is on a mission: to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s in her lifetime. Her annual fundraiser, Quest for the Cure, is this Friday, June 8, from 4 p.m. to8 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center Grand Ballroom. The community is invited to attend and enjoy opportunity drawings and
HEALING WATERS AT JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS RESORT
Backcountry hidden pleasures: Our guide to unique lodging adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Miriam Raftery May 31, 2018 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Jacumba means “healing waters” and once drew Kumeyaay Indians, who wintered at the warm springs. Nowadays, visitors come for the reputed therapeutic benefits at the rejuvenated Jacumba Hot Springs Resort. Here, you can find
ALPINE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES JUNE 29-SEPT. 7
East County News Service June 5, 2018 (Alpine) – Summer concerts at the Alpine Community Center Park return on select Friday nights starting at 6 p.m. The park is located at 1830 Alpine Blvd. behind the library. Presented by the Alpine Community Center and Alpine Library, the concerts provide live music for all ages. Bring a picnic dinner or
BOATS, BODIES AND BETRAYAL BRINGS MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS TO LA MESA, ABOARD KIWANIS’ BENEFIT EVENT
By Miriam Raftery June 5, 2018 (La Mesa) – It’s not every charity dinner that starts off with cruise director Sue Nami (played by Janette Mills) welcome you aboard a 1949 cruise ship–or with a wine bottled labeled “rat poison” as the centerpiece. Not to mention a billionaire bikini designer turning up dead – with a boatload of suspects
A TASTE OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: FOURPENNY HOUSE IN LA MESA
By Miriam Raftery June 5, 2018 (La Mesa) –Fourpenny House (8383 La Mesa Blvd.) in La Mesa’s downtown village is a natural fit in a community that’s home to the Helix High School Highlanders and bagpipe band. The Scottish pub and restaurant was inspired by owner Peter Soutowood’s family travels to his ancestral homeland in Scotland. “Scottish
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT HONORS 2018 HEALTHCARE HEROES AWARD WINNERS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: (Back Row, left to right) GHD board members Virginia Hall and Randy Lenac, Jan and Chuck Vermillion, GHD board member Michael Emerson, Shawn Kelley. (Front Row, left to right) Rick Doremus, Dee Davis, Ally Kellogg, GHD board member Bob Ayres and Gloria Chadwick. June 4, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD), a public
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MIMOSA BLOOM
East County News Service June 8, 2018 (El Cajon) – Robert Gehr got the shot of this gorgeous Mimosa blossom at Judson Park, located at the corner of North
SIPS AND SUCCULENTS TOUR: JUNE 27 AT THE GARDEN
East County News Service June 8, 2018 (Rancho San Diego) — The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College invites you to “Sips and Succulents” on Wednesday, June 27 from
WAGS AND WINE JUNE 19 AT THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
East County News Service June 8, 2018 (Rancho San Diego) – The dog days of summer are here – with “Wags and Wine” on Tuesday, June 19 from 5
RANCHO SAN DIEGO LIBRARY TO HOLD ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
East County News Service June 7, 2018 (El Cajon) – Families and folks of all ages are welcomed to the Rancho San Diego Library (11555 Via Rancho San Diego)
LOCAL WOMAN’S QUEST TO CURE ALZHEIMER’S THIS FRIDAY IN ALPINE
By Annie Greenberg June 7, 2018 (Alpine) — Linda Cioffi is on a mission: to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s in her lifetime. Her annual fundraiser, Quest for
HEALING WATERS AT JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS RESORT
Backcountry hidden pleasures: Our guide to unique lodging adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Miriam Raftery May 31, 2018 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Jacumba means “healing waters”
ALPINE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES JUNE 29-SEPT. 7
East County News Service June 5, 2018 (Alpine) – Summer concerts at the Alpine Community Center Park return on select Friday nights starting at 6 p.m. The park is
BOATS, BODIES AND BETRAYAL BRINGS MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS TO LA MESA, ABOARD KIWANIS’ BENEFIT EVENT
By Miriam Raftery June 5, 2018 (La Mesa) – It’s not every charity dinner that starts off with cruise director Sue Nami (played by Janette Mills) welcome you aboard
A TASTE OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: FOURPENNY HOUSE IN LA MESA
By Miriam Raftery June 5, 2018 (La Mesa) –Fourpenny House (8383 La Mesa Blvd.) in La Mesa’s downtown village is a natural fit in a community that’s
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT HONORS 2018 HEALTHCARE HEROES AWARD WINNERS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: (Back Row, left to right) GHD board members Virginia Hall and Randy Lenac, Jan and Chuck Vermillion, GHD board member Michael Emerson, Shawn Kelley. (Front
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