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CHRISTMAS AT THE GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIETIES IN EL CAJON DEC. 7-8
By Miriam Raftery November 27, 2024 (El Cajon) – The German-American Societies of San Diego and Dia Rasselbande Preschool invite you to a traditional Christmas Market. This festive event features shopping for handmade gifts, delicious German dishes, holiday beer and Glühwein, choral performances, kids’ activities, and photos with Santa. This festive event will be held at the German American Societies’
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN ABLOOM FOR ANNIVERSARY EVENT
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Mark Robak, chair of the Water Conservation Garden’s joint powers authority November 21, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College celebrated its 25th anniversary on November 9 with a free celebration commemorating a quarter century of educating the public on water conservation and more. Visitors filled the garden to savor
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RESTORED FISHING FLOAT RETURNS TO LOVELAND RESERVOIR
By Miriam Raftery November 26, 2024 (Alpine) – Nearly two years after a severe storm damaged the floating fishing dock at Loveland Reservoir in Alpine back in January 2023, a restored fishing dock is back. When Sweetwater Water Authority drained the reservoir to dead pool status in late 2022, the fishing dock was left on dry land, subsequently torn apart
SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE RECOGNIZES FOUNDER/CEO MICHAELENE FREDENBURG OF INSTITUTE OF REPRODUCTIVE GRIEF CARE
Recognition highlights the often unspoken, but significant need for compassionate healing and support for those suffering from reproductive grief East County News Service November 24, 2024 (La Mesa) — In recently presenting its more than two dozen “Celebrating Women 2024” awards, San Diego Magazine recognized one individual as “Pioneer of the Year” for her groundbreaking work to support those suffering
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CONTROLLED BURN IN CAMPO
East County News Service November 24, 2024 (Campo) – Eileen Martinez of Boulevard took these photos of controlled burn conducted by Cal Fire in the Cal Fire area on November 22. She wrote after receiving our alert, “Thanks for keeping us up to date! I was driving thru Campo this evening and this fire was visible all along
CREST HOSTS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE WITH SANTA ARRIVING BY FIRE TRUCK
East County News Service November 24, 2024 (Crest, CA) – The reindeer are taking a day off on Sunday, December 8, when Santa will arrive at the Crest Christmas Craft Faire aboard a fire truck! Santa arrives at 4 p.m. and will visit with children until 6 p.m. The Craft Faire begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 6 p.m.
CA UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT GROUPS WORRY ABOUT INCOMING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
By Suzanne Potter, California News Service November 20, 2024 (Sacramento)– As President-elect Donald Trump announces immigration hard-liners as his deputy chief of staff and border czar this week, groups supporting undocumented college students in California are vowing to stand up for people’s rights. Golden State colleges serve 83,000 undocumented students, according to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal. Jessie Ryan, executive
SNOW DAY AT LINDO LAKES DECEMBER 6
By Miriam Raftery November 20, 2024 (Lakeside) — Even sunny San Diego can get snow with the assistance of modern technology. You’re invited to Snow Day at Lindo Lake on December 6 from 2 to 5 p.m., as the County turns this popular park into a family-friendly winter wonderland with fresh snow for sledding and snow play. You can
LAKESIDE ARTIST WINS BEST OF THEME AWARD
Source: San Diego Watercolor Society Photo: “Got My Eye On You” by Dottie Thompson. Watercolor, 18 x 24”. Image courtesy of San Diego Watercolor Society November 19, 2024 (Lakeside) – Dottie Thompson, an artist and resident of Lakeside, California, has won the Best of Theme award in the highly competitive November 2024 San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) Member’s gallery exhibition “Evoking Mystery”.
LEMON GROVE TOASTS TO HOLIDAYS WITH BONFIRE DECEMBER 6
East County News Service November 13, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove invites you to the city’s annual community bonfire on Friday, December 6 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Treganza Heritage Park, 3200 Main St. in Lemon Grove. Enjoy visits with Santa, music with a live band, a game truck, crafts, inflatables, free cookies, hot chocolate and popcorn, more
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CHRISTMAS AT THE GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIETIES IN EL CAJON DEC. 7-8
By Miriam Raftery November 27, 2024 (El Cajon) – The German-American Societies of San Diego and Dia Rasselbande Preschool invite you to a traditional Christmas Market. This festive event features
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN ABLOOM FOR ANNIVERSARY EVENT
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Mark Robak, chair of the Water Conservation Garden’s joint powers authority November 21, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RESTORED FISHING FLOAT RETURNS TO LOVELAND RESERVOIR
By Miriam Raftery November 26, 2024 (Alpine) – Nearly two years after a severe storm damaged the floating fishing dock at Loveland Reservoir in Alpine back in January 2023, a
SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE RECOGNIZES FOUNDER/CEO MICHAELENE FREDENBURG OF INSTITUTE OF REPRODUCTIVE GRIEF CARE
Recognition highlights the often unspoken, but significant need for compassionate healing and support for those suffering from reproductive grief East County News Service November 24, 2024 (La Mesa) — In
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CONTROLLED BURN IN CAMPO
East County News Service November 24, 2024 (Campo) – Eileen Martinez of Boulevard took these photos of controlled burn conducted by Cal Fire in the Cal Fire area on
CREST HOSTS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE WITH SANTA ARRIVING BY FIRE TRUCK
East County News Service November 24, 2024 (Crest, CA) – The reindeer are taking a day off on Sunday, December 8, when Santa will arrive at the Crest Christmas Craft
CA UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT GROUPS WORRY ABOUT INCOMING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
By Suzanne Potter, California News Service November 20, 2024 (Sacramento)– As President-elect Donald Trump announces immigration hard-liners as his deputy chief of staff and border czar this week, groups supporting
SNOW DAY AT LINDO LAKES DECEMBER 6
By Miriam Raftery November 20, 2024 (Lakeside) — Even sunny San Diego can get snow with the assistance of modern technology. You’re invited to Snow Day at Lindo Lake
LAKESIDE ARTIST WINS BEST OF THEME AWARD
Source: San Diego Watercolor Society Photo: “Got My Eye On You” by Dottie Thompson. Watercolor, 18 x 24”. Image courtesy of San Diego Watercolor Society November 19, 2024 (Lakeside) – Dottie Thompson,
LEMON GROVE TOASTS TO HOLIDAYS WITH BONFIRE DECEMBER 6
East County News Service November 13, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove invites you to the city’s annual community bonfire on Friday, December 6 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
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