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DANCE WITH YOUR DARLING BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON: JULIAN DANCE JUNE 10

    East County News Service June 1, 2017 (Julian) –Sons of the American Legion will present the 11th annual Julian Dance on June 10th from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The backcountry dance and barbecue features music by Three Chord Justice and the California Rangers, a large dance floor, plus dinner slow-cooked Santa Maria style over open oak-wood flames. 

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LOCAL MOTHER FINDS A WAY TO GIVE BACK TO ANIMALS IN NEED

  East County News Service May 31, 2017 (San Diego) – Amie Brenner knew she needed to do more to help animals in need.  After volunteering at the Helen Woodward Animal Center for over a year, and having two rescue animals of her own, she decided to start a company designing and selling rescue themed phone cases.  Her company, PhoneCasesToTheRescue,

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SHERIFF HOSTS COFFEE WITH COMMUNITY IN SANTEE JUNE 12

  East County News Service May 31, 2017 (Santee) — The Santee Sheriff’s station will host a coffee with the community on Monday, June 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cameron Family YMCA pool deck, 10123 Riverwalk Drive in Santee. A press release from the Sheriff states:  “Community outreach is a top priority of the San Diego

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SAPS AT SEA PRESENTS: STAN AND OLLIE OFF TO WAR! JUNE 3

UPDATE:  Date changed to June 3 Source:  Saps at Sea March 9, 2017 (Spring Valley) – The Saps at Sea, the local Laurel & Hardy fan club, continues its 39th Anniversary Year on May 27 with a gathering of marvelous movie delights and hijinks! Stan and Ollie Off to War!  And war has never been more off. First off, Donald

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BORDER PATROL OFFICERS SEIZE $1.4 MILLION IN DRUGS, CAPTURE 14 FUGITIVES

  Source: Border Patrol May 31, 2017 (San Diego) – Over the holiday weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the ports of entry along the California border with Mexico intercepted almost 270 pounds of narcotics, valued at over $1.4 million. A total of 14 fugitives with outstanding felony warrants were also captured, including a suspect wanted for

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A MEMORIAL DAY TO REMEMBER

By Miriam Raftery Photos:  Norm Case examines Civil War drum played at the Battle of Shiloh  (photo, left) by his ancestor, Philo L. Case (photo, right)   May 28, 2017 (Ramona)–Philo Case, a drummer in the Union Army, played the long roll that called troops to arms during the battle of Shiloh, one of the bloodiest conflicts in the Civil

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SANGRIA CONTEST: SAVORING THE START OF A “SUMMER OF WINE” IN RAMONA

    By Miriam Raftery Photo: Jacques Sapier serves up a glass of peach and cherry sangria   May 28, 2017 (Ramona) – What better way to start off summertime than sipping sangrias on a stone patio in the noontime sun?  At Vineyard Grant James, a sangria contest  began Friday and continues through Monday for Memorial Day reason.  Savor three

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LAMPLIGHTERS 80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA JUNE 11

  East County News Service May 26, 2017 (La Mesa) – Lamplighters has been entertaining La Mesa and its surrounding communities since 1937.  On Sunday, June 11, they’re inviting you to celebrate their 80th anniversary with a gala from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the La Mesa Women’s Club. Tickets are $10 and are available until June 6.  Come

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A MEMORIAL DAY TO REMEMBER

By Miriam Raftery Photos:  Norm Case examines Civil War drum played at the Battle of Shiloh  (photo, left) by his ancestor, Philo L. Case (photo, right)   May 28, 2017

LAMPLIGHTERS 80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA JUNE 11

  East County News Service May 26, 2017 (La Mesa) – Lamplighters has been entertaining La Mesa and its surrounding communities since 1937.  On Sunday, June 11, they’re inviting you

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