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PICKWICK PLAYERS PRESENT “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD” FEB. 17-26 AT OFF BROADWAY LIVE IN SANTEE
“If our democracy is to work in this increasingly diverse nation, each one of us must try to heed the advice of one of the great characters in American fiction, Atticus Finch, who said “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”- President
RESERVE YOUR SEATS: HELIX WATER TALKS ON JANUARY 28TH
East County News Service January 24, 2017 (El Cajon) — Helix Water Talks is the Helix Water District’s new series of facility tours and panel discussions to give customers an inside look at how it provides a safe and reliable water supply – from the science and engineering to the policies and operations. The series begins with “On Demand:
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: FALLING BOULDER ON HIGHWAY 76
East County News Service January 23, 2017 (Pala) – “I almost hit this boulder coming home last night from work,” says Tracy Lee Nelson, who reported the obstruction on Highway76 on the La Jolla Indian reservation. “I called 911 and Caltrans showed up and said they can’t move it and ordered the dynamite crew.” The dynamite crew has since
NILE SISTERS RECEIVES GRANT FOR NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
East County News Service January 23, 2017 (San Diego) — Nile Sisters, a local organization dedicated to helping refugees in San Diego County, has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the California Endowment for its certified nursing assistant vocational training program. Nile Sisters’ training program enables refugees and other underserved populations to access skill-training for in-demand careers such as
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: JANUARY 23-FEBRUARY 5, 2017
Copyright 2017 by Sam Warren, Editor January 22, 2017 (San Diego) – Whether you’re looking to find some great reads, meet the authors, or learn how to write the great American novel yourself, you’ll find a wealth of literary happenings in Sam Warren’s Reader’s and Writer’s Calendar. READERS THEATER REVIEWS www.sdTheatreReviews.com and www.sdtheatrescene.com SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SNOWMAN ON THE BEAT IN JULIAN!
East County News Service January 22, 2017 (Julian) – As a new storm sweeps into our region, the San Diego Sheriff retweeted this image, along with some winter wit from the Sheriff’s Julian substation: “Extra police presence in SD Mtns during inclement weather, use caution, FYI.” Printer-friendly version
PARTY IN THE STARS JANUARY 28: LA MESA ARTS FOUNDATON BENEFIT
East County News Service January 22, 2017 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Arts Foundation invites you to “Party in the Stars” at the La Mesa Community Center on January 28th. The event will benefit the La Mesa Arts Academy. The event will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. after an earlier VIP reception. Party in the Stars
TOUCHDOWN WITH AN EAST COUNTY SUPERBOWL
East County News Service January 21, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – One of the most exciting days in sports is right around the corner: Super Bowl Sunday on February 5th. Everyone knows that no football party is complete without cold beers, huge TVs, delicious food and a little bit of game-day rivalry. This year, The Hills Local Pub
HEARTS FOR SAN DIEGO TO RECEIVE LOTS OF LOVE AT CUPID’S CAROUSE FUNDRAISER FEB. 11 IN LA MESA
East County News Service January 21, 2017 (La Mesa) — People’s hearts tend to grow 3x the size when Valentine’s Day rolls around. This year, the community can show their love by attending Cupid’s Carouse, an annual tasting party, on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7 – 10 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center. Friends and loved ones will
EAST COUNTY RESIDENTS TO JOIN WOMEN’S MARCH JANUARY 21: 25,000 EXPECTED IN SAN DIEGO
East County News Service January 17, 2017 (San Diego) – A women’s march, in solidarity with a national women’s march on Washington to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration and denigrating statements toward women, will be held in downtown San Diego on Saturday, January 21. Participants from East County are planning to meet at the Spring Street trolley station in La
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PICKWICK PLAYERS PRESENT “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD” FEB. 17-26 AT OFF BROADWAY LIVE IN SANTEE
“If our democracy is to work in this increasingly diverse nation, each one of us must try to heed the advice of one of the great characters in American fiction,
RESERVE YOUR SEATS: HELIX WATER TALKS ON JANUARY 28TH
East County News Service January 24, 2017 (El Cajon) — Helix Water Talks is the Helix Water District’s new series of facility tours and panel discussions to give customers
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: FALLING BOULDER ON HIGHWAY 76
East County News Service January 23, 2017 (Pala) – “I almost hit this boulder coming home last night from work,” says Tracy Lee Nelson, who reported the obstruction on
NILE SISTERS RECEIVES GRANT FOR NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
East County News Service January 23, 2017 (San Diego) — Nile Sisters, a local organization dedicated to helping refugees in San Diego County, has been awarded a $20,000 grant
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: JANUARY 23-FEBRUARY 5, 2017
Copyright 2017 by Sam Warren, Editor January 22, 2017 (San Diego) – Whether you’re looking to find some great reads, meet the authors, or learn how to write the
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SNOWMAN ON THE BEAT IN JULIAN!
East County News Service January 22, 2017 (Julian) – As a new storm sweeps into our region, the San Diego Sheriff retweeted this image, along with some winter wit
PARTY IN THE STARS JANUARY 28: LA MESA ARTS FOUNDATON BENEFIT
East County News Service January 22, 2017 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Arts Foundation invites you to “Party in the Stars” at the La Mesa Community Center on
TOUCHDOWN WITH AN EAST COUNTY SUPERBOWL
East County News Service January 21, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – One of the most exciting days in sports is right around the corner: Super Bowl Sunday on
HEARTS FOR SAN DIEGO TO RECEIVE LOTS OF LOVE AT CUPID’S CAROUSE FUNDRAISER FEB. 11 IN LA MESA
East County News Service January 21, 2017 (La Mesa) — People’s hearts tend to grow 3x the size when Valentine’s Day rolls around. This year, the community can show
EAST COUNTY RESIDENTS TO JOIN WOMEN’S MARCH JANUARY 21: 25,000 EXPECTED IN SAN DIEGO
East County News Service January 17, 2017 (San Diego) – A women’s march, in solidarity with a national women’s march on Washington to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration and denigrating
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