East County Magazine
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY AT EL CAJON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL DEC. 8-10
By Kathy Carpenter Associate/Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com December 7, 2016 (El Cajon) – Peace on Earth, good will toward men. This is the time of year for giving. Give yourself a gift by taking time away from the stress of shopping, baking, social events, wrapping, the list goes on … Add time for yourself helping others. For$7.00 you can’t even
LA MESA CONVERSATIONS’ HOLIDAY MIXER DEC. 21
East County News Service December 7, 2016 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Conservations invites you to a holiday mixer on Wednesday, December 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Centifonti’s Bar & Restaurant, 8365 La Mesa Blvd . in La Mesa. The evening will be an opportunity to meet neighbors, talk about the new changes at City Hall, and
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY DEC. 8-22
Listen now: Hear this week’s Destination East County by clicking the orange audio link. East County News Service December 7, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County includes several Christmas theatrical productions, La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village celebration, Victorian teas in Julian, and a holiday wine trail in Ramona. Plus, we’ll tell you
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR JULIAN FAMILY FIDDLE CAMP APRIL 11-15
By Miriam Raftery December 6, 2016 (Julian) – The Julian Family Fiddle Camp is an acoustic music immersion program for the young and young-at-heart including instruction in guitar, mandolin, ukulele and banjo as well as fiddle playing. Registration is now open for the April 11-15,2017 fiddle camp in historic Julian. The camp features four areas of focus: Texas-style fiddle
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL KICKS OFF ITS ANNUAL “CHIPS FOR KIDS” HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
East County News Service December 6, 2016 (San Diego) – The California Highway Patrol has launched its 2016 CHiPs for Kids toy drive in San Diego County. CHiPs for Kids is a Community Outreach program that has been in existence for 28 years in other areas of the state. Friday December 16th. There will be several collection and distribution
BLANKET AND LINENS DRIVE FOR HOMELESS IN EL CAJON
East County News Service December 5, 2016 (El Cajon) – The East County Transitional Living Center is holding a blanket and linen drive for the center’s formerly homeless residents. Donations of new twin or full linens or blankets can be brought to Cal Fire Fire stations at several East County locations by December 15 (See flyer below) or you
CALIFORNIA FIGHTS BACK ON DEPORTATION THREATS
By Miriam Raftery December 5, 2016 (Sacramento) — President-Elect Donald Trump has threatened to deport millions of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. But now California officials are fighting back. This week, two bills have been introduced in the California Legislature aimed at trying to protect immigrants. One measure would authorize state government grants to nonprofit organizations to provide legal
BORREGO SPRINGS FILM FEST SELECTS ARTIST JIM HALL FOR POSTER & PROGRAM
Painter featured in documentary headed for festival East County News Service Photo: Artist Jim Hall paints an iconic scene of Borrego Springs in his Lineillism style for the town’s 2017 film festival poster and program. Hall is the subject of the documentary, Lines of Sight, staging its California premiere at the festival in January. December 3, 2016 (Borrego Springs)
DECEMBER ART CLASSES AT NAINSOOK FRAMING IN LA MESA
East County News Service December 1, 2016 (La Mesa) — Nainsook Framing (8130 La Mesa Blvd.) in La Mesa is offering art classes this holiday season. Options include oil painting, watercolor and acrylic painting classes, all-day workshops, plus the latest craze—wine and art experiences where you can sip wine, savor snacks with friends and leave with a finished painting.
HEAR OUR INTERVIEW: ANTHONY MOSTARDO, DIRECTOR OF THE SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA
By Miriam Raftery December 1, 2016 (Spring Valley) — The San Diego Festival Chorus & Orchestra is celebrating its 25th anniversary season, with a Chansons de Noel Concert this Sunday. You can hear our exclusive interview with director Tony Mostardo by clicking the audio link, originally aired on KNSJ radio 89.1 FM. He provides some fascinating insights into
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY AT EL CAJON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL DEC. 8-10
By Kathy Carpenter Associate/Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com December 7, 2016 (El Cajon) – Peace on Earth, good will toward men. This is the time of year for giving. Give yourself
LA MESA CONVERSATIONS’ HOLIDAY MIXER DEC. 21
East County News Service December 7, 2016 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Conservations invites you to a holiday mixer on Wednesday, December 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY DEC. 8-22
Listen now: Hear this week’s Destination East County by clicking the orange audio link. East County News Service December 7, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR JULIAN FAMILY FIDDLE CAMP APRIL 11-15
By Miriam Raftery December 6, 2016 (Julian) – The Julian Family Fiddle Camp is an acoustic music immersion program for the young and young-at-heart including instruction in guitar, mandolin,
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL KICKS OFF ITS ANNUAL “CHIPS FOR KIDS” HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
East County News Service December 6, 2016 (San Diego) – The California Highway Patrol has launched its 2016 CHiPs for Kids toy drive in San Diego County. CHiPs for
BLANKET AND LINENS DRIVE FOR HOMELESS IN EL CAJON
East County News Service December 5, 2016 (El Cajon) – The East County Transitional Living Center is holding a blanket and linen drive for the center’s formerly homeless residents.
CALIFORNIA FIGHTS BACK ON DEPORTATION THREATS
By Miriam Raftery December 5, 2016 (Sacramento) — President-Elect Donald Trump has threatened to deport millions of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. But now California officials are fighting back.
BORREGO SPRINGS FILM FEST SELECTS ARTIST JIM HALL FOR POSTER & PROGRAM
Painter featured in documentary headed for festival East County News Service Photo: Artist Jim Hall paints an iconic scene of Borrego Springs in his Lineillism style for the town’s
DECEMBER ART CLASSES AT NAINSOOK FRAMING IN LA MESA
East County News Service December 1, 2016 (La Mesa) — Nainsook Framing (8130 La Mesa Blvd.) in La Mesa is offering art classes this holiday season. Options include oil
HEAR OUR INTERVIEW: ANTHONY MOSTARDO, DIRECTOR OF THE SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA
By Miriam Raftery December 1, 2016 (Spring Valley) — The San Diego Festival Chorus & Orchestra is celebrating its 25th anniversary season, with a Chansons de Noel Concert
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