East County Magazine
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EL CAPITAN THEATRE BROUGHT US THE ABSURD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
By Kathy Carpenter Associate /Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com December 7, 2015 – (Lakeside) – For a breather from all the holiday cheer I took in El Capitan High School’s Acting Can Be Murder. Was this the show perfect? Of course not. These were high school students, works in progress. But the show was light-hearted fun, totally entertaining, and Lindsay Gampel-Qualin,
A THOUSAND NATIVE WOMEN’S VOICES RECLAIM THEIR POWER
By Leon Thompson, Tribal Beat reporter, East County Magazine December 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — Erica Pinto (photo, left) and the Jamul Indian Village hosted the premier showing of A Thousand Voices, a documentary film from Silver Bullet Productions an educational filmmaking program for rural and tribal communities. This is the story of Native American women in New
GIFTS FROM THE EAST: OUR 2015 LOCAL GIFT-GIVING GUIDE
By Miriam Raftery December 22, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — If you’re looking for a special gift for someone on your list, here are a few ideas available right here in East County that show the uniqueness of our region. This year’s options range from savoring the fruits of local winemakers’ labors to purchasing locally made pottery, camel milk
HO, HO! HEAR OUR INTERVIEW WITH “SANTA” BILL SWANK, AUTHOR OF CHRISTMAS IN SAN DIEGO
By Miriam Raftery Photos: Left, Bill Swank with Reina Menasche; lower right, Swank with Ed Barrena at our studio in El Cajon Listen to the podcast of our interview, originally aired on KNSJ Radio 89.1 FM: http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/rqxbr1r051/BookshelfSanta-BillSwank.mp3 December 21, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – If you’re looking for a true treasure to share with someone on your
SYCUAN DONATES $75,000 IN GIFT GIVING CEREMONY TO BENEFIT 30 LOCAL CHARITIES
East County News Service December 21, 2015 (El Cajon, CA) – Thirty local charities received over $75,000 in donations from Sycuan at a Gift Giving Ceremony on December 10th, an event that started back in 2006. Each member of Sycuan’s leadership team, comprised of elected tribal council members, the casino executive management team and the casino directors,
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN EAST COUNTY
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all across East County Not a creature was stirring, from Borrego to El Monte. The cowboy boots were hung by the chimneys with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there. From Barona to Ramona, Jacumba to Jamul East County residents are celebrating the Yule. The weather is sunny with
COUNTRY STAR TRAVIS TRITT PERFORMS AT SYCUAN JANUARY 24
Photo credit to Redden-McAllister on Flickr East County News Service December 18, 2015 (El Cajon) — Country music singer Travis Tritt will be performing at Sycuan Casino & Resort in El Cajon on January 24 at 7 p.m. A Georgia native, Tritt is dubbed one of “The Class of ‘89,” which included Country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black and
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: NATURE’S CAMOUFLAGE
East County News Service December 18, 2015 (Descanso) – Can you spot the California Tree Frog (Pseudacris cadaverina) in this photo? It blends in quite well with the granite background in this image taken in Descanso by Duncan McFetridge. “Mr. McFetridge’s photo of the treefrog is a very classic example of their habitat and behavior and
20TH ANNUAL TOYS FOR JOY GETS BIGGEST TURNOUT AT EL CAJON SITE
By Janis Russell December 14, 2015 (El Cajon) – Over 5,000 people attended Toys for Joy at El Cajon Valley High School on December 12th, according to Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church. For many of the children in need present, these may be the only toys they receive this Christmas season. El Cajon Valley is the
GERMAN AMERICAN SOCIETIES TO HOST NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA
East County News Service December 18, 2015 (El Cajon) — The German American Societies of San Diego invite you to ring in the New Year during a gala at their headquarters in El Cajon (1017 S. Mollison Ave.) on Wednesday, December 31st. Come dressed up and enjoy dinner and dessert, the Blue Birds show band to put you in a
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EL CAPITAN THEATRE BROUGHT US THE ABSURD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
By Kathy Carpenter Associate /Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com December 7, 2015 – (Lakeside) – For a breather from all the holiday cheer I took in El Capitan High School’s Acting
A THOUSAND NATIVE WOMEN’S VOICES RECLAIM THEIR POWER
By Leon Thompson, Tribal Beat reporter, East County Magazine December 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — Erica Pinto (photo, left) and the Jamul Indian Village hosted the premier showing
GIFTS FROM THE EAST: OUR 2015 LOCAL GIFT-GIVING GUIDE
By Miriam Raftery December 22, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — If you’re looking for a special gift for someone on your list, here are a few ideas available right
HO, HO! HEAR OUR INTERVIEW WITH “SANTA” BILL SWANK, AUTHOR OF CHRISTMAS IN SAN DIEGO
By Miriam Raftery Photos: Left, Bill Swank with Reina Menasche; lower right, Swank with Ed Barrena at our studio in El Cajon Listen to the podcast of our
SYCUAN DONATES $75,000 IN GIFT GIVING CEREMONY TO BENEFIT 30 LOCAL CHARITIES
East County News Service December 21, 2015 (El Cajon, CA) – Thirty local charities received over $75,000 in donations from Sycuan at a Gift Giving Ceremony on
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN EAST COUNTY
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all across East County Not a creature was stirring, from Borrego to El Monte. The cowboy boots were hung by the chimneys with
COUNTRY STAR TRAVIS TRITT PERFORMS AT SYCUAN JANUARY 24
Photo credit to Redden-McAllister on Flickr East County News Service December 18, 2015 (El Cajon) — Country music singer Travis Tritt will be performing at Sycuan Casino & Resort in
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: NATURE’S CAMOUFLAGE
East County News Service December 18, 2015 (Descanso) – Can you spot the California Tree Frog (Pseudacris cadaverina) in this photo? It blends in quite well
20TH ANNUAL TOYS FOR JOY GETS BIGGEST TURNOUT AT EL CAJON SITE
By Janis Russell December 14, 2015 (El Cajon) – Over 5,000 people attended Toys for Joy at El Cajon Valley High School on December 12th, according to Pastor Miles McPherson
GERMAN AMERICAN SOCIETIES TO HOST NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA
East County News Service December 18, 2015 (El Cajon) — The German American Societies of San Diego invite you to ring in the New Year during a gala at their
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