East County Magazine
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REPTILES OF EL MONTE VALLEY: PRESENTATION OCT. 17 IN LAKESIDE
East County News Service October 1, 2016 (Lakeside) – The U.S. Geological Survey has completed and published its report, “Rare Alluvial Sands of El Monte Valley, California” confirming the rich diversity of reptile species found here. Jonathan Richmond, PhD, of the USGS will present findings on Monday, Oct. 17 from 7-9 p.m. at the Lakeside Christian Church, 13739 El
BIG CROWD TURNS OUT FOR OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES AT LA MESA’S OKTOBERFEST
By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2016 (La Mesa)– Crowds thronged the streets of La Mesa last night for the opening of Oktoberfest , savoring an array of international foods, Bavarian beer, root beer, arts and crafts vendors, and dancing the night away in the beer garden to the strains of a German band. View video of La
LAUREL & HARDY HALLOSCREAM SAPSTRAVAGANZA OCT. 29
Source: Saps at Sea October 1, 2016 (Spring Valley) – It’s that most wonderful time of the Fear! …. Yes, the return of the Halloscream Sapstravaganza! October 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Williams Hall at Trinity Church, 3902 Kenwood Drive in Spring Valley. You will see the howl-arious program of goose-bumpery delights. The Saps will start with the spooky cartoon
“MADE IN EAST COUNTY” MANUFACTURING EXPO OCT. 4 KICKS OFF IN EL CAJON: MAKE IT YOUR FUTURE
East County News Service October 1, 2016 (El Cajon) — You’re invited to the first-ever “Made in East County” Manufacturing Expo on Tuesday, October 4 from 3-6 p.m. at the San Diego Air & Space Museum ANNEX, 335 Kenney Road at Gillespie Field, in El Cajon. The event , which is free to the public, gives manufacturers an opportunity
NIGHT OF THE JACK-O’LANTERNS: OCT. 13 IN ALPINE
East County News Service October 1, 2016 (Alpine) – The Alpine Education Foundation (AEF) invites you to join them for special event at the Alpine Creek Town Center on Thursday, October 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The event is free for all ages. AEF’s Night of the Jack O’Lantern’s festivities will include a pumpkin carving demonstration from Master
WILLKOMMEN! LA MESA OKTOBERFEST ADDS NEW, AUTHENTIC ATTRACTIONS TO 3-DAY GERMAN CELEBRATION
New Authentic Food, Beer, Games, Contests, Dance Parties and Entertainment Highlight Largest Oktoberfest West of the Mississippi East County News Service September 1, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Bob Stall Chevrolet La Mesa Oktoberfest Presented by Spaten opens Friday, September 30 with a 3-day weekend dedicated to family fun, authentic German food, beer and entertainment. The weekend’s festivities will
EAST COUNTY CHAMBER PRESENTS 2016 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON AWARDS
East County News Service Sept. 28, 2016 (East County) – The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce recently honored seven women with Women in Leadership Luncheon (WILL) awards. Honorees included: Alison Cummings, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC); Marlee J. Ehrenfeld, MJE Marketing; Theresa Kemper, Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD); Jill Meyers, Women in Aviation International; Dana
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FALL BIRDS
East County News Service September 27, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Eric Kallen sent in photos of migrating birds stopping off in East County. Here are his notes: Indigo Bunting (cover photo). Rare in San Diego County. Usually seen in May and June. Species is expanding its range and singing males are occasionally seen. Lazuli Bunting (right). Relatively
GROSSMONT COLLEGE MEN’S LACROSSE FUNDRAISER AT THE HILLS OCT. 5
By Liz Alper September 23, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont College men’s lacrosse team will host their third annual Grossmont College Men’s Lacrosse Fundraiser at The Hills Pub in La Mesa on October 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 10% of all sales will go to the Grossmont College men’s lacrosse team. For more information, contact A.J.
GOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KICKS-OFF THE HALLOWEEN SHOPPING SEASON WITH ITS HALLOWEEN BOO-TIQUES
East County News Service September 23, 2016 (San Diego) – Goodwill Southern California (GSC) will officially kick-off its Halloween shopping season at 8 am (one hour early), Saturday, September 24 at all of its 81 stores. The retailer brings back its popular Halloween BOO-Tiques, providing shoppers with EVERYTHING Halloween. GSC’s Halloween BOO-Tiques have become known as one of Southern
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REPTILES OF EL MONTE VALLEY: PRESENTATION OCT. 17 IN LAKESIDE
East County News Service October 1, 2016 (Lakeside) – The U.S. Geological Survey has completed and published its report, “Rare Alluvial Sands of El Monte Valley, California” confirming the
BIG CROWD TURNS OUT FOR OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES AT LA MESA’S OKTOBERFEST
By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2016 (La Mesa)– Crowds thronged the streets of La Mesa last night for the opening of Oktoberfest , savoring an array of
LAUREL & HARDY HALLOSCREAM SAPSTRAVAGANZA OCT. 29
Source: Saps at Sea October 1, 2016 (Spring Valley) – It’s that most wonderful time of the Fear! …. Yes, the return of the Halloscream Sapstravaganza! October 29 at 6:30
“MADE IN EAST COUNTY” MANUFACTURING EXPO OCT. 4 KICKS OFF IN EL CAJON: MAKE IT YOUR FUTURE
East County News Service October 1, 2016 (El Cajon) — You’re invited to the first-ever “Made in East County” Manufacturing Expo on Tuesday, October 4 from 3-6 p.m. at
NIGHT OF THE JACK-O’LANTERNS: OCT. 13 IN ALPINE
East County News Service October 1, 2016 (Alpine) – The Alpine Education Foundation (AEF) invites you to join them for special event at the Alpine Creek Town Center on
WILLKOMMEN! LA MESA OKTOBERFEST ADDS NEW, AUTHENTIC ATTRACTIONS TO 3-DAY GERMAN CELEBRATION
New Authentic Food, Beer, Games, Contests, Dance Parties and Entertainment Highlight Largest Oktoberfest West of the Mississippi East County News Service September 1, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Bob
EAST COUNTY CHAMBER PRESENTS 2016 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON AWARDS
East County News Service Sept. 28, 2016 (East County) – The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce recently honored seven women with Women in Leadership Luncheon (WILL)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FALL BIRDS
East County News Service September 27, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Eric Kallen sent in photos of migrating birds stopping off in East County. Here are his notes:
GROSSMONT COLLEGE MEN’S LACROSSE FUNDRAISER AT THE HILLS OCT. 5
By Liz Alper September 23, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont College men’s lacrosse team will host their third annual Grossmont College Men’s Lacrosse Fundraiser at The Hills Pub
GOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KICKS-OFF THE HALLOWEEN SHOPPING SEASON WITH ITS HALLOWEEN BOO-TIQUES
East County News Service September 23, 2016 (San Diego) – Goodwill Southern California (GSC) will officially kick-off its Halloween shopping season at 8 am (one hour early), Saturday, September
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