East County Magazine
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CONVENIENCE STORES MAY STOP ACCEPTING EBT/SNAP BENEFITS
Photo courtesy Steve Shepard/iStockphotos By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service May 12, 2016 (Los Angeles) – Your local convenience story may no longer accept cards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program if a new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture goes into effect. Opponents expect the matter to come up at a hearing on the SNAP program
A MOTHER’S COURAGE: THE STRUGGLE OF AN ASYLUM-SEEKER
By Jaime Rodriguez-Sosa Photo: Adenike O sought asylum to protect her daughter from violence and genital mutilation. Now she works as a Certified Nursing Assistant after completing a licensing program, also volunteering to train prospective students at Nile Sisters. May 11, 2016 (San Diego) — The California State Refugee Service Bureau states that since 1975, California has provided refuge
VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS “SHADOWORX” MAY 27-28
By Liz Alper May 11, 2016 (San Diego) – The Visionary Dance Theatre proudly presents “SHADOWORX,” a work of modern dance and video art, at the City Heights Performance Annex (3795 Fairmount Ave., behind the City Heights/Weingart Branch Libray) on May 27th and 28th at 7:30 p.m. Featuring the works of Natalia Valerdi-Rogers, SHADOWORX brings to the stage a
PASSAGES: HERMAN SALERNO, RAMONA WINEMAKING PIONEER AND OPERA SINGER
Memorial to be held Thursday, May 12 East County News Service (Ramona) –Herman Salerno, 81, an Italian opera singer, founder of Salerno Winery and a pioneer in our region’s winemaking industry, has passed away. Linda McWilliams, president of the San Diego County Vintners Association, remembered Salerno as “a pillar of the early winery community in San Diego County and
USING IMPROVISATION TO HELP ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS ON MAY 17
East County News Service May 11, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District, a public agency that supports health-related community programs and services in San Diego’s East County region and Alzheimer’s San Diego, a local, independent nonprofit organization providing care and support for San Diego families, will jointly present “Living in the Moment: A Workshop for Caregivers,” from
CATCH A WHOPPER AT CATFISH OPENER MAY 27 AT LAKE JENNINGS
East County News Service May 11, 2016 (Lakeside) — Lake Jennings will hold its greatly anticipated Catfish Opener on Friday, May 27th. The lake will open at 4 p.m. instead of the usual 6 a.m., and will close at midnight. 2,000 lbs. of catfish will be stocked for this event. A full sized lantern is required per party after
“EAT YOUR HEART OUT” AT THE 8TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LA MESA JUNE 6
Source: La Mesa Chamber of Commerce press release May 10, 2016 (La Mesa) –The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce announces that the 8th Annual “Taste of La Mesa” will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa. The public is invited to
EAST COUNTY COLLECTOR TO SPEAK AT WORLD STAMP SHOW
By Betty Chafetz May 10, 2016 (El Cajon) — Fletcher Hills resident Donald Chafetz has been selected as a speaker and exhibitor at the 2016 World Stamp Show in New York. This prestigious event happens only every 10 years and is expected to draw an international crowd of 250,000 from every corner of the globe. Chafetz is an active member
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MAY 13-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 13, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County includes a madrigal concert, a butterfly festival, a blues fest,
SAN DIEGANS JOINING “BREAK FREE FROM FOSSIL FUELS RALLY” IN LOS ANGELES – THEIR STORIES
By Norma-Jeanne Hennis May 9, 2016 (Los Angeles) – On Saturday, May 14th, many San Diegans will head to Los Angeles along with thousands of other Californians to participate in a mass rally in downtown L.A. to Break Free from Fossil Fuels.
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CONVENIENCE STORES MAY STOP ACCEPTING EBT/SNAP BENEFITS
Photo courtesy Steve Shepard/iStockphotos By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service May 12, 2016 (Los Angeles) – Your local convenience story may no longer accept cards for the Supplemental Nutrition
A MOTHER’S COURAGE: THE STRUGGLE OF AN ASYLUM-SEEKER
By Jaime Rodriguez-Sosa Photo: Adenike O sought asylum to protect her daughter from violence and genital mutilation. Now she works as a Certified Nursing Assistant after completing a licensing
VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS “SHADOWORX” MAY 27-28
By Liz Alper May 11, 2016 (San Diego) – The Visionary Dance Theatre proudly presents “SHADOWORX,” a work of modern dance and video art, at the City Heights Performance
PASSAGES: HERMAN SALERNO, RAMONA WINEMAKING PIONEER AND OPERA SINGER
Memorial to be held Thursday, May 12 East County News Service (Ramona) –Herman Salerno, 81, an Italian opera singer, founder of Salerno Winery and a pioneer in our region’s
USING IMPROVISATION TO HELP ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS ON MAY 17
East County News Service May 11, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District, a public agency that supports health-related community programs and services in San Diego’s East County
CATCH A WHOPPER AT CATFISH OPENER MAY 27 AT LAKE JENNINGS
East County News Service May 11, 2016 (Lakeside) — Lake Jennings will hold its greatly anticipated Catfish Opener on Friday, May 27th. The lake will open at 4 p.m.
“EAT YOUR HEART OUT” AT THE 8TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LA MESA JUNE 6
Source: La Mesa Chamber of Commerce press release May 10, 2016 (La Mesa) –The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce announces that the 8th Annual “Taste of La Mesa” will
EAST COUNTY COLLECTOR TO SPEAK AT WORLD STAMP SHOW
By Betty Chafetz May 10, 2016 (El Cajon) — Fletcher Hills resident Donald Chafetz has been selected as a speaker and exhibitor at the 2016 World Stamp Show in New
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MAY 13-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
SAN DIEGANS JOINING “BREAK FREE FROM FOSSIL FUELS RALLY” IN LOS ANGELES – THEIR STORIES
By Norma-Jeanne Hennis May 9, 2016 (Los Angeles) – On Saturday, May 14th, many San Diegans will head to Los Angeles along with thousands of other Californians
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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