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NEXT BOULEVARD STROLL SEPT. 7 IN LA MESA HAS ADDED ATTRACTIONS

  East County News Service September 4, 2016 (La Mesa) – The kick-off “Boulevard Stroll” in La Mesa last month was a big success.  If you missed the launch, Boulevard Stroll events will be held the first Wednesday each month from 4-8 p.m.  The next one is set for Wednesday, September 7 along La Mes Blvd and adjacent streets will

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TEAMS WANTED FOR BBQ CONTEST OCT. 16 IN SPRING VALLEY

  East County News Service September 4, 2016 (Spring Valley) – Fire up your barbecues and get your best recipes ready!  The 7th annual Spring Valley Tailgate BBQ Festival is looking for participants to vie for $1,000 in prizes. The event is sponsored by Cali Comfort Restaurant and the Marso Walchef Youth Empowerment Organization to raise funds for youth sports. 

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BARONA POW-WOW SEPT. 2-4 HONORS TRADITIONS

  By Miriam Raftery Photos by Kristin Kjaero and Miriam Rraftery September 4,2016 The 46th annual Barona Powwow continues today at the Barona sports park, located on the Barona reservation in Lakeside. View our video (top left) of Saturday night’s grand entry procession featuring NativeAmerican dancers in full regalia from tribes across the nation, and a second video (below) of

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PAST COMES TO LIFE AT LAGUNA MOUNTAIN RENDEZVOUS SEPT. 30 – OCT. 9

  East County News Service September 3, 2016 (Mount Laguna) – You’re invited to step back in time and enjoy an authentic 1800-1840s Rocky Mountain fur trader’s encampment at the Laguna Mountain Rendezvous from Sept.30 to Oct. 9.  Day visitors and period campers are welcome. The rendezvous of mountain men includes demonstrations of primitive survival skills including cooking, tool making,

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RIBBON CUTTING FOR 2 NEW PLAYGROUNDS AT RENETTE PARK SEPT. 9

  East County News Service September 3, 2016 (El Cajon) – Join the El Cajon City Council, County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, and other local dignitaries for a special ribbon cutting ceremony that will officially open two new playgrounds at Renette Park on Friday, September 9. 10:00 a.m.    Beautification Project Volunteers – Youth 2:30 p.m.     Beautification Project Volunteers – Adults 3:00

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VIDEOS OF THE MONTH: LYONS FIRE IN JAMUL

September  2,  2016 (Jamul) — Ray Conser sent in these dramatic videos of the Lyons Fire in Jamul.  He writes,”The fire on Thursday that burned up to Skyline Truck Trail was 1/4 mile from my house and these are the video that I took. God bless all those firefighters!!!!” The first video shows the fire in close proximity to homes:

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VIEJAS CASINO TO HOST BLOODMOBILE DRIVE SEPT. 6

  In partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank East County News Service September 2, 2016 (Alpine) –The San Diego Blood Bank will accept blood donations at Viejas Casino on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 10 a.m. ‑  3 p.m.  The drive will be held at: 5000 Willows Rd. Alpine, 91901 Parking Lot The San Diego Blood Bank is experiencing

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LADIES OF THE LAKE WOMEN’S EXPO AT SANTEE LAKES

  East County News Service September 2, 2016 (Santee) – Come celebrate local women in business and leadership at Santee Lakes’ Ladies at the Lake Women’s Expo. The event will be held on Saturday, October 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The $6 parking fee includes 6 raffle tickets for a chance to win  a custom gift basket valued

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BARONA POW-WOW SEPT. 2-4 HONORS TRADITIONS

  By Miriam Raftery Photos by Kristin Kjaero and Miriam Rraftery September 4,2016 The 46th annual Barona Powwow continues today at the Barona sports park, located on the Barona reservation

VIDEOS OF THE MONTH: LYONS FIRE IN JAMUL

September  2,  2016 (Jamul) — Ray Conser sent in these dramatic videos of the Lyons Fire in Jamul.  He writes,”The fire on Thursday that burned up to Skyline Truck Trail

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