East County Magazine
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HEARTLAND FIRE TO HOST BBQ AND OPEN HOUSE
East County News Service May 23, 2016 (Lemon Grove) – On Saturday, May 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Heartland Firefighters of Lemon Grove Local 2728 will be hosting their annual BBQ and Open House at Fire Station 10, 7853 Central Avenue to raise money for the MDA and local charities. An opportunity for the community to
THE FUTURE OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN LA MESA: MAY 25
East County News Service May 23, 2016 (La Mesa) –Climate change has impacts on everything from water to transportation issues. La Mesa Conversations invites you to a discussion on The Future of Climate Change in La Mesa. The discussion will be moderated by San Diego Union-Tribune environmental reporter Joshua Emerson Smith. Panelists will include Amber Albrecht, senior communications manager
ILAN-LAEL HOSTS ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY OPEN HOUSE ON HUBBELL HILL JUNE 19
Iconic San Diego artist James Hubbell to open property to the public, raise funds for Ilan-Lael Foundation and reveal near-completed Ilan-Lael Center Photo: new Ilan-Lael Center in construction May 22, 2016 (San Diego) – Renowned San Diego artist and humanitarian, James Hubbell, is opening his hand-built, artistic mountain retreat home to the public for the annual Father’s Day Tour
SANDERS VISITS U.S. – MEXICAN BORDER IN SAN DIEGO
East County News Service Photo: Sanders Twitter feed May 21, 2016 (San Diego) — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders today toured Friendship Park, a meeting place for separated families between San Diego and Tijuana. “All of this tells us why we need comprehensive immigration reform,” Sanders said after hearing the stories of families who can only see their loved ones
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: MAY 22 – JUNE 5
By Sam Warren, San Diego Write Way May 21, 2016 (San Diego) – The next two weeks include many events for readers and writers, from appearances by award-winning authors to workshops and classes across our region. Readers THEATER REVIEWS www.sdTheatreReviews.com and www.sdtheatrescene.com * * * * May 22 (Sunday, 12:00 pm) — As part of our ongoing Weekend with
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MAY 19 – JUNE 24
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. We thank the County of San Diego for a Community Enhancement Grant supporting Destination East County. East County News Service May 16, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County includes a rodeo and parade, America on Main Street, those lively
CATHOLIC GROUP IN SAN DIEGO SUPPORTS POPE’S MOVE TOWARD INCLUSION OF WOMEN
Hear our radio interview with Nancy Corran and Jane Via by clicking the orange arrow above. By Miriam Raftery May 21, 2016 (San Diego) – You may be surprised to learn that although the Catholic Church officially refuses to allow ordination of women as priests, a reform movement within the church called Roman Catholic Women Priests includes 200 women
HOWDY AND ALOHA! WESTERN LUAU JUNE 11 IN DESCANSO
East County News Service May 21, 2016 (Descanso) – You’re invited to a Western luau blending traditions of Hawaii and the Old West on Saturday, June 11 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Chapel of the Hills Community Church, 25153 Viejas Blvd. in Descanso. This festive event features a pit BBQ pork dinner and live music by the Kukui
FOX SERIES “PITCH” COMING TO SAN DIEGO THIS FALL
By Liz Alper Photo: Youtube screenshot May 21, 2016 (San Diego) – FOX’s new show, “Pitch,” a fictional story about the first female major league baseball player, will be coming to San Diego in the fall. The show utilizes Petco Park as its main filming location (since the lead character plays for the San Diego Padres), but it also
NEW FILM EXPOSES SHELL OIL SPILL WORKERS AT SERIOUS RISK FOR CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
Image: Aerial over Shell Spill Monday, May 16, 2016. Miles of sheen before even a single skimmer boat is seen. Photo courtesy Dr. Ian MacDonald / Bonny Schumaker East County News Service May 21, 2016 (San Diego) — Mark Manning, director of The Road to Fallujah, has been covering the BP Oil Spill for six years. Being immersed in
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HEARTLAND FIRE TO HOST BBQ AND OPEN HOUSE
East County News Service May 23, 2016 (Lemon Grove) – On Saturday, May 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Heartland Firefighters of Lemon Grove Local 2728 will
THE FUTURE OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN LA MESA: MAY 25
East County News Service May 23, 2016 (La Mesa) –Climate change has impacts on everything from water to transportation issues. La Mesa Conversations invites you to a discussion on
ILAN-LAEL HOSTS ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY OPEN HOUSE ON HUBBELL HILL JUNE 19
Iconic San Diego artist James Hubbell to open property to the public, raise funds for Ilan-Lael Foundation and reveal near-completed Ilan-Lael Center Photo: new Ilan-Lael Center in construction May
SANDERS VISITS U.S. – MEXICAN BORDER IN SAN DIEGO
East County News Service Photo: Sanders Twitter feed May 21, 2016 (San Diego) — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders today toured Friendship Park, a meeting place for separated families between
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: MAY 22 – JUNE 5
By Sam Warren, San Diego Write Way May 21, 2016 (San Diego) – The next two weeks include many events for readers and writers, from appearances by award-winning authors
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MAY 19 – JUNE 24
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. We thank the County of San Diego for a Community Enhancement Grant supporting Destination
CATHOLIC GROUP IN SAN DIEGO SUPPORTS POPE’S MOVE TOWARD INCLUSION OF WOMEN
Hear our radio interview with Nancy Corran and Jane Via by clicking the orange arrow above. By Miriam Raftery May 21, 2016 (San Diego) – You may be surprised
HOWDY AND ALOHA! WESTERN LUAU JUNE 11 IN DESCANSO
East County News Service May 21, 2016 (Descanso) – You’re invited to a Western luau blending traditions of Hawaii and the Old West on Saturday, June 11 from 4:30
FOX SERIES “PITCH” COMING TO SAN DIEGO THIS FALL
By Liz Alper Photo: Youtube screenshot May 21, 2016 (San Diego) – FOX’s new show, “Pitch,” a fictional story about the first female major league baseball player, will be
NEW FILM EXPOSES SHELL OIL SPILL WORKERS AT SERIOUS RISK FOR CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
Image: Aerial over Shell Spill Monday, May 16, 2016. Miles of sheen before even a single skimmer boat is seen. Photo courtesy Dr. Ian MacDonald / Bonny Schumaker East
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