East County Magazine
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LAKESIDE WESTERN DAYS PARADE APRIL 29 HONORS LAW ENFORCEMENT
East County News Service April 7, 2017 (Lakeside) – The 52nd annual Lakeside Western Days Parade will be held on April 29th starting at 9:35 a.m. This year’s theme is “Courage, honor and sacrifice: a salute to our law enforcement.” The Western Days Parade is a highlight of Lakeside’s Western Days, which also includes the Lakeside Rodeo April 28-30
THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY OPENS ITS DOORS AFTER A REDEFINED TRAVEL BAN
By Rachel Williams April 5, 2017 (San Diego) — At Temple Emanu-El, Rabbi Devorah Marcus opened their doors to support those impacted by Trump’s revised executive order, but judges in Maryland and Hawaii issued injunctions to temporarily halt the travel ban. Recently, President Trump issued an executive order redefining the limitations of his travel ban to prohibit new visas
FLOAT YOUR BOAT AT RAIN-RESTORED LAKE MORENA
East County News Service Boats, float tubes, canoes and kayaks are once again allowed after rains raised water levels April 5, 2017 (Lake Morena) – For the first time in years, the boat launch at Lake Morena County Park is now open—and the county encourages you to gather up your fishing rods and bait for a day of fishing
CHILDREN’S NATURE RETREAT: HELPING CHILDREN AND ANIMALS TOGETHER
Gala on May 19th benefits Alpine nonprofit By Mimi Pollack April 5, 2017 (Alpine) — Giving back to others is always good, but when you can give back to both animals and children, that is even better! Local humanitarian Agnes Barrelet is doing just that by heading up two non-profits, Hands United for Children and Children’s Nature Retreat
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS APRIL 5 – MAY 15, 2017
East County News Service April 5, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes a Spring Carnival at Lake Jennings, Sweat Pea Day at Summers Past Farms, a Hot Rods and Chili Cookoff in Jamul, a Taste of Julian, a Bunny Train ride in Campo, and a production of the Dresser in La Mesa. Plus,
SDSU STUDENT JOINS FAMED SKATEBOARDER RYAN SHECKLER ON SOCIAL IMPACT SPRING BREAK, GIVING BACK IN COSTA RICA
East County News Service April 5, 2017 (San Diego) — Jonah Bonner, a student at San Diego State University, is taking a unique spring break. He’s teaming with The Sheckler Foundation, Red Bull, social activists Journey and DIVERTcity as part of a program giving college students the opportunity to help build a skate park for an underserved community
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY APPLIES TO BUILD FIVE AFFORDABLE HOMES IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery April 5, 2017 (El Cajon) – Habitat for Humanity San Diego has applied for a planning permit, general plan amendment and zone reclassification to build five affordable, single-family detached homes in El Cajon. The location is at 585 Ballantyne St., on the east side of Ballantyne, just south of I-8 and north of East Madison. The
SAN DIEGO’S FIRST WHITE LION ARRIVING AT LIONS TIGERS & BEARS
East County News Service April 5, 2017 (Alpine) — Bobbi Brink, Founder/Director of Lions Tigers & Bears (LTB) – an accredited big cat, bear and exotic animal rescue sanctuary, in San Diego County, Calif., and her team are making their way to the Los Angeles area to pick-up and transport a white male lion and two female lions to their
COLLEGES TO HOST CAREER DAYS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND SUSTAINABILITY JOBS
East County News Service April 4, 2017 (El Cajon) –Both Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges are hosting free career fairs this month for students and the community to network with employers and to learn what jobs are on the horizon. A public service career day will be held on April 19th and a sustainability resource fair with information on sustainability
SAVE EL MONTE FUNDRAISER APRIL 17
East County News Service April 4, 2017 (Lakeside) – Activists seeking to save El Monte Valley from a proposed sand mining operation are raising money for a legal battle. On Monday, April 17 from 5-10 p.m., a benefit will be held at Eastbound Bar and Grill, 10553 Maine Ave. in Lakeside. Eastbound will donate 10% of proceeds to the
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LAKESIDE WESTERN DAYS PARADE APRIL 29 HONORS LAW ENFORCEMENT
East County News Service April 7, 2017 (Lakeside) – The 52nd annual Lakeside Western Days Parade will be held on April 29th starting at 9:35 a.m. This year’s theme
THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY OPENS ITS DOORS AFTER A REDEFINED TRAVEL BAN
By Rachel Williams April 5, 2017 (San Diego) — At Temple Emanu-El, Rabbi Devorah Marcus opened their doors to support those impacted by Trump’s revised executive order, but judges
FLOAT YOUR BOAT AT RAIN-RESTORED LAKE MORENA
East County News Service Boats, float tubes, canoes and kayaks are once again allowed after rains raised water levels April 5, 2017 (Lake Morena) – For the first time
CHILDREN’S NATURE RETREAT: HELPING CHILDREN AND ANIMALS TOGETHER
Gala on May 19th benefits Alpine nonprofit By Mimi Pollack April 5, 2017 (Alpine) — Giving back to others is always good, but when you can give back
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS APRIL 5 – MAY 15, 2017
East County News Service April 5, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes a Spring Carnival at Lake Jennings, Sweat Pea Day at Summers
SDSU STUDENT JOINS FAMED SKATEBOARDER RYAN SHECKLER ON SOCIAL IMPACT SPRING BREAK, GIVING BACK IN COSTA RICA
East County News Service April 5, 2017 (San Diego) — Jonah Bonner, a student at San Diego State University, is taking a unique spring break. He’s teaming with
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY APPLIES TO BUILD FIVE AFFORDABLE HOMES IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery April 5, 2017 (El Cajon) – Habitat for Humanity San Diego has applied for a planning permit, general plan amendment and zone reclassification to build five
SAN DIEGO’S FIRST WHITE LION ARRIVING AT LIONS TIGERS & BEARS
East County News Service April 5, 2017 (Alpine) — Bobbi Brink, Founder/Director of Lions Tigers & Bears (LTB) – an accredited big cat, bear and exotic animal rescue sanctuary, in
COLLEGES TO HOST CAREER DAYS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND SUSTAINABILITY JOBS
East County News Service April 4, 2017 (El Cajon) –Both Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges are hosting free career fairs this month for students and the community to network with
SAVE EL MONTE FUNDRAISER APRIL 17
East County News Service April 4, 2017 (Lakeside) – Activists seeking to save El Monte Valley from a proposed sand mining operation are raising money for a legal battle.
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