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GOOD SAMARITAN SAVES ORANGE CAT HIT BY CAR IN LA MESA
By Miriam Raftery February 16, 2017 (La Mesa) – An orange tabby cat struck by a vehicle February 3rd on La Mesa Blvd. near Rosehedge Drive was rescued by a passing motorist and provided emergency veterinary care. “Diego,” as the lucky cat has now been named, may have used up one of his nine lives, but fortunately he’s healed
WEAR YOUR GREEN AND RUN EAST COUNTY: ST. PATRICK’S DAY HALF MARATHON MARCH 5
East County News Service February 16, 2017 (El Cajon) – You’re invited to start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration early and register now for the St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Green Mile, and Tribes & Clans competition on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon is dedicated to involve the entire family in fun
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS FEB.17 – MARCH 15
East County News Service February 16, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County includes Latin music at a winery, a gardening with nature program, an All That Jazz salute to local heroes, a star NFL quarterback coming to East County, and a stage production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Plus, we’ll tell you about coming
CARNIVAL RIDES, MUSIC AND MORE AT ROLANDO STREET FAIR MARCH 26
East County News Service February 15, 2017 (San Diego) – On Sunday, March 26th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the 21st annual Rolando Street Fair will be held in the 4700 block of Rolando Blvd. in Historic Rolando Village in the College Area in the City of San Diego. Rolando Blvd., south of El Cajon Boulevard. The event includes over 130
SPRING INTO HEALTHY LIVING MARCH 15 AT THE YMCA
East County News Service February 15, 2017 (Spring Valley) – You’re invited to Spring Into Healthy Living on March 15th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the McGrath Family YMCA (12006 Campo Road) in Spring Valley. The (free) health and wellness fair for seniors will include free health screenings, speakers and information on how to avoid scams, driver
HERE’S THE BUZZ: QUEEN BEE TEA MARCH 5TH IN ALPINE
East County News Service February 15, 2017 (Alpine) – Now here’s the buzz! Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Queen Bee Tea on March 5th at 11:30 in the Alpine Community Center. Teatime will be presented by Donna Marie’s Tea Time, plus guests will enjoy vendors and a fashion show by Dana’s Boutique. You could
YAT PERFORMS JUNGLE BOOK FOR KIDS MARCH 2-12
East County News Service February 15, 2017 (Spring Valley) — Young Adult Theatre (YAT) bring The Jungle Book for Kids to life March 2nd through 12th at the Encore! Theatre (9620 Campo Rd.) in Spring Valley. The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in this special adaptation from the classic Disney animated film, featuring a host of colorful
EAST COUNTY ARTISTS AT WEEKEND WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL, FINAL SHOW FROM PSWA
East County News Service February 14, 2017 (San Diego) – The Pacific Southwest Wildlife Arts, Inc. (PSWA) will present its 44th annual California Open Wildlife Art Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19, at Liberty Station in San Diego’s Point Loma area. The festival, open to the public, will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both
DESERT WILDFLOWERS SET FOR BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS SOON
East County News Service February 13, 2017 (Borrego Springs) – This year’s heavy rains may result in one of the most spectacular wildflower seasons in recent memory in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. The latest update at the Park’s wildflower update page states, “It’s hard to predict a peak, but we should start to see lots of flowers
FIGHT THE BITE: LEARN ABOUT MOSQUITOES FEB. 25 IN LAKESIDE
East County News Service February 13, 2017 (Lakeside) – With Zika and West Nile Virus in the news, now is a perfect time to get educated. San Diego County Vector Control’s Michelle Christina will lend her expertise on these fascinating insects and how to live with them at a free program hosted by the Lakeside River Park Conservancy (12108
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GOOD SAMARITAN SAVES ORANGE CAT HIT BY CAR IN LA MESA
By Miriam Raftery February 16, 2017 (La Mesa) – An orange tabby cat struck by a vehicle February 3rd on La Mesa Blvd. near Rosehedge Drive was rescued by
WEAR YOUR GREEN AND RUN EAST COUNTY: ST. PATRICK’S DAY HALF MARATHON MARCH 5
East County News Service February 16, 2017 (El Cajon) – You’re invited to start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration early and register now for the St. Patrick’s Day Half
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS FEB.17 – MARCH 15
East County News Service February 16, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County includes Latin music at a winery, a gardening with nature program, an
CARNIVAL RIDES, MUSIC AND MORE AT ROLANDO STREET FAIR MARCH 26
East County News Service February 15, 2017 (San Diego) – On Sunday, March 26th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the 21st annual Rolando Street Fair will be held in
SPRING INTO HEALTHY LIVING MARCH 15 AT THE YMCA
East County News Service February 15, 2017 (Spring Valley) – You’re invited to Spring Into Healthy Living on March 15th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the McGrath
HERE’S THE BUZZ: QUEEN BEE TEA MARCH 5TH IN ALPINE
East County News Service February 15, 2017 (Alpine) – Now here’s the buzz! Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Queen Bee Tea on March 5th
YAT PERFORMS JUNGLE BOOK FOR KIDS MARCH 2-12
East County News Service February 15, 2017 (Spring Valley) — Young Adult Theatre (YAT) bring The Jungle Book for Kids to life March 2nd through 12th at the Encore!
EAST COUNTY ARTISTS AT WEEKEND WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL, FINAL SHOW FROM PSWA
East County News Service February 14, 2017 (San Diego) – The Pacific Southwest Wildlife Arts, Inc. (PSWA) will present its 44th annual California Open Wildlife Art Festival, Saturday and
DESERT WILDFLOWERS SET FOR BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS SOON
East County News Service February 13, 2017 (Borrego Springs) – This year’s heavy rains may result in one of the most spectacular wildflower seasons in recent memory in the
FIGHT THE BITE: LEARN ABOUT MOSQUITOES FEB. 25 IN LAKESIDE
East County News Service February 13, 2017 (Lakeside) – With Zika and West Nile Virus in the news, now is a perfect time to get educated. San Diego County
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