East County Magazine
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INTO THE WOODS AT GRANITE HILLS NOV. 9-18
By Valerie Watts November 3, 2017 (El Cajon) – Are you ready to see all your favorite fair tales mixed together, stood on end, and performed by an enthusiastic high school performing troupe? Granite Hills High School Theater is presenting the Broadway version of “Into the Woods” at 1719 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon. Performance dates are November 9,
REVIEW: KISS THE GIRLS AND MAKE THEM CRY PRESENTS VOICES THAT NEED TO BE HEARD AT MONTE VISTA
By Kathy Carpenter Associate Reviewer sdtheatrereviews.com Freelance Writer Splash Magazine www.http://losangeles.splashmags.com/ November 2, 2017 (Spring Valley) – Powerful. That’s the word that comes to mind when you see Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry at Monte Vista Monarch Theatre. Over a hundred seats were sold out for this show. Ms. Benitez says musicals usually fill the seats, but
“SWING WITH SANTA” BENEFITS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES NOV. 17
By Valerie Watts November 3, 2017 (El Cajon) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center invites golfers to “Swing with Santa” at the Sycuan Resort Friday, November 17. The event begins with check in at 9:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. Lunch is included and the day is topped off with a reception starting at 3:30 p.m.
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 1-25, 2017
By Miriam Raftery November 1, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes a wildlife walk, live hawk demonstration and world music ensemble concert at Mission Trails, an Autumn Fest at the Water Conservation Garden, the Ramona Art and Wine Fest, and acoustic concerts at the Rancho San Diego and Ramona libraries. Plus, we’ll have
THE STARS HAVE LINED UP FOR PERFECT MOUNTAINTOP CAMPING CLOSE TO HOME IN SAN DIEGO
Backcountry hidden pleasures: Our guide to unique lodging adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Jack Riordan Photo, left: The Desert View Trail at the Burnt Rancheria Campground is a very easy and dog-friendly one mile scenic loop through the campground to a rewarding view of the desert floor below. Photo by Jack Riordan. November 1, 2017 (Mount
NONPROFITS PROVIDING CLEAN WATER TO CHILDREN IN THIRD-WORLD COUNTRIES WITH NEW FILTERED WATER BOTTLE
East County News Service November 1, 2017 (San Diego) – Two U.S. nonprofits have partnered with a San Diego company to provide children living in third-world areas with a purifier water bottle that provides clean, safe water. Sagan Life LLC, a San Diego-based manufacturer of water purification products for the recreational outdoor and emergency preparedness markets, has announced partnerships
FALL ACTIVITIES AT MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK
East County News Service October 29, 2017 (San Diego) – Mission Trails Regional Park announces a series of fall activities. These include concerts and a Native American flute circle, a star viewing party, live hawk demonstration, bird watching and wildlife walks, an art show and more. For a full schedule of events, scroll down. For details on all of
WINE INDUSTRY TRAIL BLAZERS HONORED AT TOAST OF EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Greg Maness, founder of the Trail Blazer awards, receives a surprise award of his own, presented by his wife, P.J. October 27, 2017 (El Cajon) — At this year’s Toast of East County held at the Elks Club Lodge in El Cajon, the 2017 Trail Blazer Awards were presented to three pioneers in the
THE ADDAMS FAMILY REVIEW – KOOKY IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN, THROUGH OCT. 29
By Kathy Carpenter Associate Reviewer sdtheatrereviews.com Freelance Writer Splash Magazine www.http://losangeles.splashmags.com/ October 26, 2017 (La Mesa) – What sbetter way to spend time on the Halloween weekend than spending time with the family seeing a wholesome play, and getting your creepy fix? CYT (Christian Youth Theatre) has one more weekend at the Joan Kroc Center, presenting The Addams Family,
MASSIVE PACKAGED VEGETABLE RECALL INCLUDES MULTIPLE BRANDS OF PRODUCTS, SOME SOLD AT WAL-MART AND TRADER JOE’S
By Miriam Raftery October 25, 2017 (San Diego) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a massive recall of processed vegetable products due to possible Listeria contamination. The products were packaged by Mann Packing of Salinas, California and sold through multiple brands at major retailers in the U.S. and Canada including Trader Joe’s and Walmart. Recalled products
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INTO THE WOODS AT GRANITE HILLS NOV. 9-18
By Valerie Watts November 3, 2017 (El Cajon) – Are you ready to see all your favorite fair tales mixed together, stood on end, and performed by an enthusiastic
REVIEW: KISS THE GIRLS AND MAKE THEM CRY PRESENTS VOICES THAT NEED TO BE HEARD AT MONTE VISTA
By Kathy Carpenter Associate Reviewer sdtheatrereviews.com Freelance Writer Splash Magazine www.http://losangeles.splashmags.com/ November 2, 2017 (Spring Valley) – Powerful. That’s the word that comes to mind when you see Kiss
“SWING WITH SANTA” BENEFITS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES NOV. 17
By Valerie Watts November 3, 2017 (El Cajon) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center invites golfers to “Swing with Santa” at the Sycuan Resort Friday, November 17. The event begins
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 1-25, 2017
By Miriam Raftery November 1, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes a wildlife walk, live hawk demonstration and world music ensemble concert at
THE STARS HAVE LINED UP FOR PERFECT MOUNTAINTOP CAMPING CLOSE TO HOME IN SAN DIEGO
Backcountry hidden pleasures: Our guide to unique lodging adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Jack Riordan Photo, left: The Desert View Trail at the Burnt Rancheria Campground
NONPROFITS PROVIDING CLEAN WATER TO CHILDREN IN THIRD-WORLD COUNTRIES WITH NEW FILTERED WATER BOTTLE
East County News Service November 1, 2017 (San Diego) – Two U.S. nonprofits have partnered with a San Diego company to provide children living in third-world areas with a
FALL ACTIVITIES AT MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK
East County News Service October 29, 2017 (San Diego) – Mission Trails Regional Park announces a series of fall activities. These include concerts and a Native American flute circle,
WINE INDUSTRY TRAIL BLAZERS HONORED AT TOAST OF EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Greg Maness, founder of the Trail Blazer awards, receives a surprise award of his own, presented by his wife, P.J. October 27, 2017 (El
THE ADDAMS FAMILY REVIEW – KOOKY IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN, THROUGH OCT. 29
By Kathy Carpenter Associate Reviewer sdtheatrereviews.com Freelance Writer Splash Magazine www.http://losangeles.splashmags.com/ October 26, 2017 (La Mesa) – What sbetter way to spend time on the Halloween weekend than spending
MASSIVE PACKAGED VEGETABLE RECALL INCLUDES MULTIPLE BRANDS OF PRODUCTS, SOME SOLD AT WAL-MART AND TRADER JOE’S
By Miriam Raftery October 25, 2017 (San Diego) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a massive recall of processed vegetable products due to possible Listeria contamination.
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