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SAPS AT SEA PRESENT LAUREL AND HARDY – JUST ONE MORE TEENSY-WEENSY NIGHT! MAR. 25
East County News Service February 7, 2017 (Spring Valley) – Saps at Sea will hold its second meeting of the year on March 25 in Williams Hall at Trinity Church in Spring Valley. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Grand Sheik John Field has assembled a night you will not soon forget. There
LENELLE WYLIE STARS IN “DIVA”: VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE SHOW MARCH 4
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Diva discovered in La Mesa February 27, 2017 (La Mesa) — Lenelle Wylie of La Mesa is a diva–in the best sense of the word. This diva can sing, dance, and act. In Wylie’s case, the meaning of diva would also include high school biology teacher, winning coach, wife, and mother to pre-teens. She will
GLASS FOUND IN APPLESAUCE: TRADER JOE’S ISSUES RECALLS
East County News Service February 27, 2017 (San Diego) — After receiving customer reports of glass pieces found in Trader Joe’s unsweetened applesauce jars, the supermarket chain has issued a voluntary recall on three varieties of its applesauce. The recalled products are Trader Joe’s “First Crush Unsweetened Gravenstein Apple Sauce,” “Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce” and “All Natural Unsweetened Apple
TRUMP ORDER ALLOWS DEPORTATION OF MILITARY SPOUSES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS
By Miriam Raftery February 27, 2017 (San Diego) – President Donald Trump’s recent executive order allows for deportation of military members’ spouses, children and parents. His action eliminates protections that the Defense Department put in place during President Barack Obama’s administration. The Obama era program, called Parole in Place, prohibited deportations of undocumented immigrants if they are spouses, children
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ROADRUNNER IN SANTEE
East County News Service February 26, 2017 (Santee) — John Locke of Santee was jogging Friday morning on Park Center Drive south of Riverwalk Drive on the east side of Town Center Community Park in Santee when he spotted this Greater Roadrunner running along the top of the wooden fence alongside the park property. “He paused and looked at
CIRCLE OF ART SHOW AND SALE MARCH 18-19 IN BORREGO SPRINGS
East County News Service February 26, 2017 (Borrego Springs) — The 28th annual Circle of Art Show and Art Sale celebrating art in the desert will take place Saturday March 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. .and Sunday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christmas Circle in the heart of Borrego Springs. Over 60 artists
HONEY FESTIVAL RECLAIMS LOCAL HERITAGE MARCH 11 IN ALPINE
By Miriam Raftery February 26, 2017 (Alpine) – Alpnie was once known as the honey production capital of the world. Now here’s the buzz: On Saturday, March 11 from 10 to 4, Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce will present the first annual Honey Festival to celebrate the region’s sweet success. The event wil include food, vintage vendors and
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: FEB. 26 – MARCH 12
By Sam Warren © 2017 February 26, 2017 (San Diego) – From author appearances to tips for writers and a writing competition, Sam Warren’s calendar has plenty of events in San Diego and East County for both readers and writers. READERS THEATER REVIEWS www.sdTheatreReviews.com and www.sdtheatrescene.com SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS http://sdpl.bwcs-hosting.com/cal/main/showMain.rdo KPBS ONE-BOOK CALENDAR http://www.kpbs.org/one-book/ *
BORDER WALL BIDS TO BE ACCEPTED MARCH 4-10
By Miriam Raftery Photo: © Tomas Castelazo, www.tomascastelazo.com / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0. Wall at San Diego-Tijuana border; crosses represent migrants who died in the crossing attempt. February 26, 2017 (San Diego) — President Donald Trump is pushing forward with plans to fast-track building a wall along the 2,000-mile-long U.S.-Mexico border. On Friday, The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that
RESCUED CIRCUS LIONS COMING TO ALPINE: LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS SEEKS DONATIONS FOR NEW HABITATS
By Miriam Raftery February 24, 2017 (Alpine) — Lufuno, Arusha and Zulu were forced to perform in a famous traveling circus for many years. But soon the trio of lions will have a new home at Lions, Tigers and Bears in Alpine. Lufino, whose name means “good to love” in Swahili, is a 12-year-old white lion. Arusha and Zulu
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SAPS AT SEA PRESENT LAUREL AND HARDY – JUST ONE MORE TEENSY-WEENSY NIGHT! MAR. 25
East County News Service February 7, 2017 (Spring Valley) – Saps at Sea will hold its second meeting of the year on March 25 in Williams Hall at Trinity
LENELLE WYLIE STARS IN “DIVA”: VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE SHOW MARCH 4
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Diva discovered in La Mesa February 27, 2017 (La Mesa) — Lenelle Wylie of La Mesa is a diva–in the best sense of the word.
GLASS FOUND IN APPLESAUCE: TRADER JOE’S ISSUES RECALLS
East County News Service February 27, 2017 (San Diego) — After receiving customer reports of glass pieces found in Trader Joe’s unsweetened applesauce jars, the supermarket chain has issued
TRUMP ORDER ALLOWS DEPORTATION OF MILITARY SPOUSES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS
By Miriam Raftery February 27, 2017 (San Diego) – President Donald Trump’s recent executive order allows for deportation of military members’ spouses, children and parents. His action eliminates protections
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ROADRUNNER IN SANTEE
East County News Service February 26, 2017 (Santee) — John Locke of Santee was jogging Friday morning on Park Center Drive south of Riverwalk Drive on the east side
CIRCLE OF ART SHOW AND SALE MARCH 18-19 IN BORREGO SPRINGS
East County News Service February 26, 2017 (Borrego Springs) — The 28th annual Circle of Art Show and Art Sale celebrating art in the desert will take place Saturday
HONEY FESTIVAL RECLAIMS LOCAL HERITAGE MARCH 11 IN ALPINE
By Miriam Raftery February 26, 2017 (Alpine) – Alpnie was once known as the honey production capital of the world. Now here’s the buzz: On Saturday, March 11 from
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: FEB. 26 – MARCH 12
By Sam Warren © 2017 February 26, 2017 (San Diego) – From author appearances to tips for writers and a writing competition, Sam Warren’s calendar has plenty of events
BORDER WALL BIDS TO BE ACCEPTED MARCH 4-10
By Miriam Raftery Photo: © Tomas Castelazo, www.tomascastelazo.com / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0. Wall at San Diego-Tijuana border; crosses represent migrants who died in the crossing attempt. February 26, 2017 (San
RESCUED CIRCUS LIONS COMING TO ALPINE: LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS SEEKS DONATIONS FOR NEW HABITATS
By Miriam Raftery February 24, 2017 (Alpine) — Lufuno, Arusha and Zulu were forced to perform in a famous traveling circus for many years. But soon the trio of
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