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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
BULLS ONLY RODEO XXIII AT LAKESIDE RODEO TONIGHT AND TOMORROW
By Randy Jordan July 15, 2016 (Lakeside) – The Optimist Club of Lakeside Bulls Only Rodeo XXIII will be held at the Lakeside Rodeo Arena, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, 2016. Rodeo events include: Bull Riding (IPRA Sanctioned), Professional Xtreme Bronc (Wild Horse Racing), and Mutton Busting. Each show will include all
LA MESA BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT AWARDS JULY 17
East County News Service July 15, 2016 (La Mesa) – Annually, La Mesa Beautiful presents Spirit Awards to La Mesa residents who have been selected based on their beautiful spring landscapes. Each year, winners are determined in June, then acknowledged at a reception by the Board of La Mesa Beautiful. The winners have the opportunity to share the highlights of
EAST COUNTY POSSE STRIVES TO GIVE PEOPLE “A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT”
By Janis Russell Photo: Mark Allan July 15, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – The East County Posse was founded a little more than 10 years ago. The mission is to help East County residents “in need of a hand up, not a hand out.” ECM met with East County Posse’s board member, Mark Allan, and chairman/CEO, Greg
SOMALIANS PROTEST UNFAIR TREATMENT
By Janis Russell July 15, 2016 (San Diego) – Somalians have endured unfair treatment as employees at GTS (Glacier Technical Solutions). On Tuesday, many of them lined up outside 555 W Beech St, where the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is located, to protest and make the public aware of their situation. The Somalians’ attorney, Marilyn Mika Spencer, from
EL CAPITAN EXTREME HIKING CHALLENGE JULY 16
Source: County News Service July 14, 2016 (Lakeside) – Are you ready for a challenge? El Capitan is arguably one of the most rugged and difficult trails in San Diego County. Bring a gallon of water and snacks, a hat, sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes for this very difficult 7-hour, 12-mile round-trip hike up to the top of El
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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
BULLS ONLY RODEO XXIII AT LAKESIDE RODEO TONIGHT AND TOMORROW
By Randy Jordan July 15, 2016 (Lakeside) – The Optimist Club of Lakeside Bulls Only Rodeo XXIII will be held at the Lakeside Rodeo Arena, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
LA MESA BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT AWARDS JULY 17
East County News Service July 15, 2016 (La Mesa) – Annually, La Mesa Beautiful presents Spirit Awards to La Mesa residents who have been selected based on their beautiful spring
EAST COUNTY POSSE STRIVES TO GIVE PEOPLE “A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT”
By Janis Russell Photo: Mark Allan July 15, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – The East County Posse was founded a little more than 10 years ago. The
SOMALIANS PROTEST UNFAIR TREATMENT
By Janis Russell July 15, 2016 (San Diego) – Somalians have endured unfair treatment as employees at GTS (Glacier Technical Solutions). On Tuesday, many of them lined up outside
EL CAPITAN EXTREME HIKING CHALLENGE JULY 16
Source: County News Service July 14, 2016 (Lakeside) – Are you ready for a challenge? El Capitan is arguably one of the most rugged and difficult trails in San
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