East County Magazine
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SUNSET TO STARS: DINNER EXCURSIONS IN ANZA BORREGO DESERT AUG. 11 AND 16
By Miriam Raftery Photo by Dennis Mammana July 26, 2017 (Borrego Springs) – California Overland Adventures invites you to a 5-hour sunset-to-stars excursion to experience the Anza-Borrego Desert on August 11 or August 16 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. including an off-road adventure to rugged badlands, dinner and stargazing in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which USA Today has called
WILDEST JOBS: SKY FALCONRY
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson July 26, 2017 (Alpine) — Falconry – the sport of kings, can now be the sport of East County residents and others. Kirk Sellinger and Denise Disharoon operate an Alpine-based company called Sky Falconry that offers a basic falconry class plus a Hawk Walk. They offer a chance to get up close to their birds
LA MESA ROTARY LAUNCHES SHOE DRIVE FUNDRAISER
Funds raised will support an orphanage in Tecate, college scholarships for high school seniors, help for homeless teens in San Diego find safe housing, and assist Home of Guiding Hands plus other worthy causes East County News Service July 25, 2017 (La Mesa) — La Mesa Rotary (http://www.lamesarotary.org) is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser on
A GALAXY GLITTERS ABOVE MOUNT LAGUNA
By Mary Elizabeth Sasso July 25, 2017 (Mount Laguna) — Late Friday night, a group of photographers organized by Randy Miller of El Cajon traveled 45 miles east of San Diego to the Cleveland National Forest in search of the Milky Way galaxy. After a short hike up a paved road, we arrived at the Mount Laguna Observatory which
LEMON GROVE TURNS 40: YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION STARTS AUGUST 1ST
By Helen Ofield, Lemon Grove Historical Society July 25, 2017 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove became California’s 414th city on July 1, 1977. We’re 40! Our City has planned festivities for every council meeting from Aug. 1, 2017 to June 19, 2018. After that, we have to settle down and just be 41, so don’t miss this. On Aug.
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: JULY 28-AUGUST 26
East County News Service July 25, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes Pine Valley Days, outdoor concerts, a murder mystery theatre in Julian and a 40th birthday party for the city of Lemon Grove. Plus, we’ll have a preview of coming attractions including concerts in the park, a Sip of Julian, the Heart
CHICK-FIL-A IN LA MESA, SANTEE HOSTING “DADDY-DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT” ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 1ST
East County News Service July 24, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – The 10 Chick-fil-A restaurants in San Diego County, including the restaurants at 9418 Mission Gorge Road in Santee and 8200 Fletcher Parkway in La Mesa, will host a “Daddy-Daughter Date Night” for fathers and daughters from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1. “One of Chick-fil-A’s
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAYS IN BOULEVARD, JACUMBA AND POTRERO
East County News Service July 23, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – The Real East County Fire Safe Council, EDCO and Team E invite you to bring your trash, green waste, e-waste and brush to community clean-up day events coming up in Boulevard, Jacumba Hot Springs and Potrero. This is a free service to community residents. All events are
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON: DINNER AND AUCTION TO BENEFIT LAKESIDE RIVER PARK CONSERVANCY SEPT. 16
East County News Service July 22, 2017 (Lakeside) – Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy will present its 11th annual Once in a Blue Moon Gala and Auction at the River Valley Equestrian Center on September 16. You’re invited to help honor partners in conservation and raise funds for science programs for kids. This year’s event includes an exhibition polo match
EL CAJON POLICE SET UP FUND TO AID HOMELESS MOTHER OF SEVEN, WHO CAME TO AID OF UNCONSCIOUS OFFICER
By Miriam Raftery July 20, 2017 (El Cajon) – The El Cajon Police Officers Association has set up a Go fund me page (https://www.gofundme.com/ieshafund ) for Iesha Booker, a homeless mother of seven who came to the aid of Officer Sioson after he was knocked unconscious by a suspect who continued to assault him, causing serious injuries. The 34-year-old
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SUNSET TO STARS: DINNER EXCURSIONS IN ANZA BORREGO DESERT AUG. 11 AND 16
By Miriam Raftery Photo by Dennis Mammana July 26, 2017 (Borrego Springs) – California Overland Adventures invites you to a 5-hour sunset-to-stars excursion to experience the Anza-Borrego Desert on
WILDEST JOBS: SKY FALCONRY
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson July 26, 2017 (Alpine) — Falconry – the sport of kings, can now be the sport of East County residents and others. Kirk Sellinger and
LA MESA ROTARY LAUNCHES SHOE DRIVE FUNDRAISER
Funds raised will support an orphanage in Tecate, college scholarships for high school seniors, help for homeless teens in San Diego find safe housing, and
A GALAXY GLITTERS ABOVE MOUNT LAGUNA
By Mary Elizabeth Sasso July 25, 2017 (Mount Laguna) — Late Friday night, a group of photographers organized by Randy Miller of El Cajon traveled 45 miles east of
LEMON GROVE TURNS 40: YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION STARTS AUGUST 1ST
By Helen Ofield, Lemon Grove Historical Society July 25, 2017 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove became California’s 414th city on July 1, 1977. We’re 40! Our City has planned
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: JULY 28-AUGUST 26
East County News Service July 25, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes Pine Valley Days, outdoor concerts, a murder mystery theatre in Julian
CHICK-FIL-A IN LA MESA, SANTEE HOSTING “DADDY-DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT” ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 1ST
East County News Service July 24, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – The 10 Chick-fil-A restaurants in San Diego County, including the restaurants at 9418 Mission Gorge Road
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAYS IN BOULEVARD, JACUMBA AND POTRERO
East County News Service July 23, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – The Real East County Fire Safe Council, EDCO and Team E invite you to bring your trash,
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON: DINNER AND AUCTION TO BENEFIT LAKESIDE RIVER PARK CONSERVANCY SEPT. 16
East County News Service July 22, 2017 (Lakeside) – Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy will present its 11th annual Once in a Blue Moon Gala and Auction at the River
EL CAJON POLICE SET UP FUND TO AID HOMELESS MOTHER OF SEVEN, WHO CAME TO AID OF UNCONSCIOUS OFFICER
By Miriam Raftery July 20, 2017 (El Cajon) – The El Cajon Police Officers Association has set up a Go fund me page (https://www.gofundme.com/ieshafund ) for Iesha Booker, a
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