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“PROTECT IRAQI CHRISTIANS” DEMONSTRATION THURSDAY IN EL CAJON CALLS FOR PEACE, END TO GENOCIDE
After ISIS Genocide, Iraqi Christians are displaced again By Noori Barka, PhD, President, Chaldean League of California November 14, 2017 (El Cajon) — Since ISIS defeat, and by the time the displaced Iraqi Christians have started to return to the towns and villages in the Nineveh Plains, they were forced to flee again as Iraqi and Kurdish forces
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 17-DEC. 16
East County News Service November 15, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County includes a Swing with Santa charity golf tournament, live music at La Mesa Wine Works, a meteor shower watching event at Oakoasis Park in Lakeside, and the ever-popular Mother Goose Parade. Plus we’ll have a preview of coming attractions over the next
PARKS AFTER DARK
East County News Service November 14, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall is here and you’re invited to grab your woolies and discover County parks after dark. Here’s a round-up of the family-friendly activities coming up. Friday, Nov. 17 Star Party, 6 – 8 p.m., Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch, 858-513-4737 Volunteer astronomers from the San Diego Astronomy Association will
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: LEARN A LESSON ABOUT FAMILY AND CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS! (COCO)
Story by Liz Alper Photos courtesy Disney November 6, 2017 (San Diego) – Just in time for Dia de los Muertos, Disney and Pixar’s Coco takes audiences on a colorful journey.. Right off the bat, the music introduces you to the rich Mexican culture you’ll experience throughout the film. Music continues to carry you throughout the movie. In fact,
AZTECS FOR LIFE BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR NOV. 28
Red Cross and SDSU team up for community event Source: goaztecs.com Photo courtesy goaztecs.com November 14, 2017 (San Diego) – San Diego State and the American Red Cross are partnering to play host to the Aztecs for Life Blood Drive, presented by California Coast Credit Union, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Viejas Arena. Multiple SDSU groups and associations have
SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA PRESENTS “SOUNDS GOOD” HOLIDAY CONCERT DEC. 10
By Valerie Watts October 23, 2017 (San Diego) — Ready for some good sounds of the season to get you into the holiday spirit? On Sunday, December 10th at 3 p.m. The San Diego Festival Chorus and Orchestra will be presenting their concert entitled “Sounds Good,” at College Avenue Baptist Church at 4747 College Avenue in San Diego. This
SAN DIEGO ARAB FILM FESTIVAL 2017 INCLUDED 1948: CREATION AND CATASTROPHE AND ALI, THE GOAT AND IBRAHIM
By Jonathan Goetz Photo, left: 1948: Creation and Catastrophe Directors Professor Ahlam Muhtaseb, Ph.D. and Andy Trimlett November 13, 2017 (San Diego) – October’s San Diego Arab Film Festival was a success, featuring films from Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, France, Tunisia and the United States. The 2017 San Diego Arab Film Festival saw a 40 percent
CHIEF’S CORNER: LET’S TALK TURKEY
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna November 13, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – When most of us think about Thanksgiving, images of turkey, stuffing and time spent with loved ones typically come to mind, not fire hazards. However, an increased risk of fire is, in fact, a reality of Thanksgiving reminds Fire Chief Sam Digiovanna. According to the National
BRING HOME A FRENCH COUNTRY THANKSGIVING FEAST FROM FABRISON’S IN JAMUL
By Miriam Raftery November 11, 2017 (Jamul) –What’s better than a home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner? The one you don’t have to make. Fortunately, Fabrison’s Country French restaurant in Jamul is offering delicious take-out dinners for Thanksgiving. The menu includes free-range turkey, butternut squash soup, garden greens salad, green bean casserole, orange cranberry sauce, sugar-spiced glazed carrots, roasted potatoes (with
GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET & GRILL NOW OPEN IN EL CAJON: MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY NOV. 13
By Robert Gehr and Miriam Raftery November 10, 2017 (El Cajon) – Just in time for Veterans’ Day weekend, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill is open in downtown El Cajon. On Monday, November 13, the restaurant will host Military Appreciation Day from 5 to 9 p.m. – serving up free meals for all active duty and retired military members
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“PROTECT IRAQI CHRISTIANS” DEMONSTRATION THURSDAY IN EL CAJON CALLS FOR PEACE, END TO GENOCIDE
After ISIS Genocide, Iraqi Christians are displaced again By Noori Barka, PhD, President, Chaldean League of California November 14, 2017 (El Cajon) — Since ISIS defeat, and by
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 17-DEC. 16
East County News Service November 15, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County includes a Swing with Santa charity golf tournament, live music at La
PARKS AFTER DARK
East County News Service November 14, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall is here and you’re invited to grab your woolies and discover County parks after dark. Here’s
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: LEARN A LESSON ABOUT FAMILY AND CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS! (COCO)
Story by Liz Alper Photos courtesy Disney November 6, 2017 (San Diego) – Just in time for Dia de los Muertos, Disney and Pixar’s Coco takes audiences on a
AZTECS FOR LIFE BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR NOV. 28
Red Cross and SDSU team up for community event Source: goaztecs.com Photo courtesy goaztecs.com November 14, 2017 (San Diego) – San Diego State and the American Red Cross are
SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA PRESENTS “SOUNDS GOOD” HOLIDAY CONCERT DEC. 10
By Valerie Watts October 23, 2017 (San Diego) — Ready for some good sounds of the season to get you into the holiday spirit? On Sunday, December 10th at
SAN DIEGO ARAB FILM FESTIVAL 2017 INCLUDED 1948: CREATION AND CATASTROPHE AND ALI, THE GOAT AND IBRAHIM
By Jonathan Goetz Photo, left: 1948: Creation and Catastrophe Directors Professor Ahlam Muhtaseb, Ph.D. and Andy Trimlett November 13, 2017 (San Diego) – October’s San Diego Arab Film Festival
CHIEF’S CORNER: LET’S TALK TURKEY
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna November 13, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – When most of us think about Thanksgiving, images of turkey, stuffing and time spent with loved
BRING HOME A FRENCH COUNTRY THANKSGIVING FEAST FROM FABRISON’S IN JAMUL
By Miriam Raftery November 11, 2017 (Jamul) –What’s better than a home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner? The one you don’t have to make. Fortunately, Fabrison’s Country French restaurant in Jamul
GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET & GRILL NOW OPEN IN EL CAJON: MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY NOV. 13
By Robert Gehr and Miriam Raftery November 10, 2017 (El Cajon) – Just in time for Veterans’ Day weekend, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill is open in downtown El
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