East County Magazine
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: RAINBOW OVER BORREGO SPRINGS
East County News Service Photo: © 2018 Peter Tellone – photographer January 9, 2018 (Borrego Springs) – Photographer Peter Tellone sent in this postcard-perfect image of a rainbow after the storm in Borrego Springs. You can view more of his works at petertellone.com. Printer-friendly version
COFFEE WITH LA MESA CONVERSATIONS JANUARY 20
East County News Service January 9, 2018 (La Mesa) — You’re invited to come join the La Mesa Conversations leadership and your neighbors at a no-host coffee on Saturday, January 20th from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Light Bulb Coffee. La Mesa’s newest coffee shop is located at 8138 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa. Everyone is welcome
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP COUNT AND INTERVIEW HOMELESS PEOPLE JANUARY 26 IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery January 9, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – The annual “We All Count” Point in Time count of homeless people in our region will be held the morning of January 26th, organized by the San Diego Regional Task Force on the Homeless. Volunteers are needed to help count the homeless in East County communities, and to
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT SEEKS TO HONOR VOLUNTEERS WITH 2018 HEALTHCARE HEROES AWARDS
East County News Service January 9, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is seeking nominees for its 2018 Healthcare Heroes Awards. Now in its 12th year, the Healthcare Heroes is GHD’s annual awards program recognizing volunteers who advance the delivery of quality health services in the East County region. Volunteers are a significant part of care teams
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 29TH ANNUAL MACY’S MUSEUM MONTH
East County News Service Nationally-recognized program provides half-off admissions to more than 40 San Diego museums in February, including East County locations January 4, 2018 (San Diego) — Adding excitement to the winter season, adults and children from all over San Diego are invited to experience Macy’s Museum Month with half-off admission at over 40 San Diego Museum
RESTAURANT WEEK INCLUDES FIVE EAST COUNTY EATERIES
By Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine January 9, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – San Diego Restaurant Week will be held January 21st through 28th, offering up three-course dinners from $20-$50 and two-courses lunches for $10-$20. This year, five East County restaurants are participating, including the Final Cut Steakhouse in Jamul and four La Mesa eateries: Farmer’s Table, Bo-Beau’s
FIREFIGHTERS SET UP FUND TO HELP FAMILY OF 20 WITH MANY ADOPTED, DISABLED CHILDREN
By Miriam Raftery January 8, 2018 (El Cajon) – Firefighters from the San Miguel Fire Department have set up a Go Fund Me page to help a family of 20, including many adopted children with disabilities. A fire outside the Hauer family’s home yesterday damaged two vehicles, including a specialized van used to transport youngsters with medical needs. “I
JOIN EAST COUNTY DINING CLUB JANUARY 25 FOR A RUSSIAN-UKRANIAN FEAST AT VILLAGE HOUSE KALINA
January 7, 2018 (La Mesa) –You’re invited to a Russian and Ukrainian feast with our East County Dining Club on Thursday, January 25th at 6:30 p.m. at Village House Kalina (8302 Parkway Drive, La Mesa). As always, we’ll have prizes galore! Proceeds benefit East County Magazine and our wildfire/emergency alerts. Join us on our culinary adventure to
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JAN. 13-FEB. 22
By Miriam Raftery January 8, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes the trout season reopener at Santee Lakes, pianist John Nilson in Descanso, the Lore of the Kumeyaay at the Water Conservation Garden, full moon fishing at Lake Jennings, the Mousetrap onstage in La Mesa, a Martin Luther King commemoration in Lemon
BOOK CLUBS, WRITERS’ GROUPS AND AUTHOR APPEARANCES IN EAST COUNTY
By Jillian Hymer January 7, 2018 (San Diego’s East County)–Readers and writers in East County can attend literary events at local libraries. Scroll down for in-depth details on January events and some February-March listings in East County, which we’ve listed in four categories: events for writers such as workshops and critique groups, author appearances, poetry
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: RAINBOW OVER BORREGO SPRINGS
East County News Service Photo: © 2018 Peter Tellone – photographer January 9, 2018 (Borrego Springs) – Photographer Peter Tellone sent in this postcard-perfect image of a rainbow after
COFFEE WITH LA MESA CONVERSATIONS JANUARY 20
East County News Service January 9, 2018 (La Mesa) — You’re invited to come join the La Mesa Conversations leadership and your neighbors at a no-host coffee on Saturday,
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP COUNT AND INTERVIEW HOMELESS PEOPLE JANUARY 26 IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery January 9, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – The annual “We All Count” Point in Time count of homeless people in our region will be held
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT SEEKS TO HONOR VOLUNTEERS WITH 2018 HEALTHCARE HEROES AWARDS
East County News Service January 9, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is seeking nominees for its 2018 Healthcare Heroes Awards. Now in its 12th year, the
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 29TH ANNUAL MACY’S MUSEUM MONTH
East County News Service Nationally-recognized program provides half-off admissions to more than 40 San Diego museums in February, including East County locations January 4, 2018 (San Diego) —
RESTAURANT WEEK INCLUDES FIVE EAST COUNTY EATERIES
By Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine January 9, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – San Diego Restaurant Week will be held January 21st through 28th, offering up three-course dinners
FIREFIGHTERS SET UP FUND TO HELP FAMILY OF 20 WITH MANY ADOPTED, DISABLED CHILDREN
By Miriam Raftery January 8, 2018 (El Cajon) – Firefighters from the San Miguel Fire Department have set up a Go Fund Me page to help a family of
JOIN EAST COUNTY DINING CLUB JANUARY 25 FOR A RUSSIAN-UKRANIAN FEAST AT VILLAGE HOUSE KALINA
January 7, 2018 (La Mesa) –You’re invited to a Russian and Ukrainian feast with our East County Dining Club on Thursday, January 25th at 6:30 p.m. at
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JAN. 13-FEB. 22
By Miriam Raftery January 8, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes the trout season reopener at Santee Lakes, pianist John Nilson in
BOOK CLUBS, WRITERS’ GROUPS AND AUTHOR APPEARANCES IN EAST COUNTY
By Jillian Hymer January 7, 2018 (San Diego’s East County)–Readers and writers in East County can attend literary events at local libraries. Scroll down for
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues