East County Magazine
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EVENTS IN ALPINE THIS WEEKEND
East County News Service July 22, 2016 (Alpine) – If you’re looking for something fun for the family to do in Alpine, these events should satisfy everyone! Children’s Nature Retreat Opening Soon The Children’s Nature Retreat, located at 5178 Japatul Spur, welcomes visitors of all ages. This magical and serene ranch-style retreat, with its 20 acres of terrain, is
SANTEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S GALA AT GILLESPIE ON AUGUST 20
East County News Service July 20, 2016 (Gillespie Field) – Join the Santee Chamber of Commerce at their first-ever Black Tie Car Show Gala on Saturday, August 20th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at High Performance Aircraft at Gillespie Field. A ticket for the gala will include: hosted beer and wine, the hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner with
HEALTH CARE LIBRARY IN LA MESA WILL HIGHLIGHT MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY
East County News Service July 20, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host “More than a Meal,” a free presentation about Meals on Wheels San Diego County, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27. The program is part of the
THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN INVITES HELIX WATER DISTRICT CUSTOMERS TO CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
East County News Service July 20, 2016 (East County) – The Water Conservation Garden, a six-acre conservation demonstration garden in El Cajon, will host a customer appreciation day for customers of the Helix Water District. This free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 31. The Water Conservation Garden is at 12122 Cuyamaca College
MUSEUM ROADSHOW IS BACK AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
East County News Service July 20, 2016 (El Cajon) – The Museum Roadshow returns to the Heritage of the Americas Museum at Cuyamaca College on July 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the museum’s conference room. Craig Helm will be at the museum to help you identify and price your treasures. He specializes in Native American and
SON OF SAN CARLOS RESIDENT WINS AMATEUR PIANISTS SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson July 19, 2016 (San Diego) – The first ever Amateur Pianists San Diego International Piano Competition For Outstanding Amateurs was held in San Diego from July 15 – 17th at Point Loma Nazarene University. The creator behind it, Glenn Kramer, is to be given credit for not only making it happen but for growing the
HELP CLEAR THE SHELTERS – COUNTY WAIVES ADOPTION FEES JULY 23
Source: County News Service By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office July 18, 2016 (San Diego) – County Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees for its animals on Saturday, July 23 as part of the Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign. For the second year in a row, nearly a dozen local shelters will join
FILM NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY: AROUND THE WORLD IN 60 MINUTES
By Helen Ofield July 18, 2016 (Lemon Grove) – Short films from six countries will delight viewers on Film Night in the Library, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the beautiful Lemon Grove Library, 3001 School Lane. Dramas from Vietnam, France and Canada, animation from France and the USA, and comedies from Germany, Ireland and the USA, all hailing
BUILD PROGRAMMABLE ROBOTS AT BORREGO SPRINGS LIBRARY JULY 21
Source: County News Service July 17, 2016 (Borrego Springs) – Calling all science explorers! You can build programmable robots using Lego Mindstorms kits on July 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Borrego Springs Library. Teams of kids build predesigned projects and create their own robots as they learn basic engineering and programming concepts. The event is free and open
LIONS CAMP JACK 2016
By Dick Rogers July 16, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – This year‘s camping experience starts on July 24th with the Traditional Barbeque hosted by the El Cajon Valley Host Lions club. Lions Camp Jack was the dream of its founder, PDG Jack Wyatt, a member of the San Diego Host Lion’s Club. As a foster child himself, Jack’s
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EVENTS IN ALPINE THIS WEEKEND
East County News Service July 22, 2016 (Alpine) – If you’re looking for something fun for the family to do in Alpine, these events should satisfy everyone! Children’s Nature
SANTEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S GALA AT GILLESPIE ON AUGUST 20
East County News Service July 20, 2016 (Gillespie Field) – Join the Santee Chamber of Commerce at their first-ever Black Tie Car Show Gala on Saturday, August 20th from
HEALTH CARE LIBRARY IN LA MESA WILL HIGHLIGHT MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY
East County News Service July 20, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa,
THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN INVITES HELIX WATER DISTRICT CUSTOMERS TO CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
East County News Service July 20, 2016 (East County) – The Water Conservation Garden, a six-acre conservation demonstration garden in El Cajon, will host a customer appreciation day for
MUSEUM ROADSHOW IS BACK AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
East County News Service July 20, 2016 (El Cajon) – The Museum Roadshow returns to the Heritage of the Americas Museum at Cuyamaca College on July 23 from 10
SON OF SAN CARLOS RESIDENT WINS AMATEUR PIANISTS SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson July 19, 2016 (San Diego) – The first ever Amateur Pianists San Diego International Piano Competition For Outstanding Amateurs was held in San Diego from
HELP CLEAR THE SHELTERS – COUNTY WAIVES ADOPTION FEES JULY 23
Source: County News Service By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office July 18, 2016 (San Diego) – County Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees for
FILM NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY: AROUND THE WORLD IN 60 MINUTES
By Helen Ofield July 18, 2016 (Lemon Grove) – Short films from six countries will delight viewers on Film Night in the Library, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. in
BUILD PROGRAMMABLE ROBOTS AT BORREGO SPRINGS LIBRARY JULY 21
Source: County News Service July 17, 2016 (Borrego Springs) – Calling all science explorers! You can build programmable robots using Lego Mindstorms kits on July 21 at 3:30 p.m.
LIONS CAMP JACK 2016
By Dick Rogers July 16, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – This year‘s camping experience starts on July 24th with the Traditional Barbeque hosted by the El Cajon Valley
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