East County Magazine
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GROSSMONT FOOTHILLERS PRESENT A MOVING PORTRAYAL OF THE MIRACLE WORKER DEC. 2-4 & 9-12
By Kathy Carpenter Associate/Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com December 4, 2015 – (La Mesa) – It’s a miracle time of year, and if you are familiar with the story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, The Miracle Worker definitely qualifies. The play is more the story of teacher Annie Sullivan, and Bella Snyder pulled off this strong character beautifully. Ingrid Brinton attacked the role
CELERY PRODUCTS RECALLED NATIONWIDE AFTER E-COLI OUTBREAK
East County News Service December 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Over 155,000 products containing celery have been recalled, the Food & Drug Administration has announced. The products were sold at major retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Safeway, Albertson’s, Target and 7-11. At least 18 people have fallen ill with e-Coli after eating Costco chicken salad
ALPINE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS & SNOW FESTIVAL DEC. 4
East County News Service November 30, 2015 (Alpine) – The community of Alpine welcomes visitors to the 20th annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights and Snow Festival on Friday, December 4th. The free Snow Festival includes a real snow hill, lighting of the Alpine Community Christmas Tree, Santa Claus (bring your camera!), family activities, vendors, crafters and more. The
BLAZING HOLIDAY BONFIRE: DEC. 4 IN LEMON GROVE
East County News Service December 1, 2015 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove’s annual community bonfire will be ablaze at Civic Center Park (3200 Main Street) on Friday, December 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. Activities also include hayrides, a rock climbing wall, game booths, photo booth, arts & crafts, face painting and a game truck. Free hot chocolate,
NILE SISTERS SEEKS HELP FOR GIFT BASKETS TO ASSIST REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
December 1, 2015 (San Diego)–Each year, Nile Sisters’ Adopt-a-Basket program provides baskets filled with household goods to help newly arrived women refugees and immigrants and their children. The end of the year and holiday season is a difficult time for many families, so Nile Sisters seeks to relief some of the financial worries on these newcomers to our
TONIGHT: CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR ANIMALS
December 5, 2015 (La Mesa)– You’re invited to celebrate “Christmas for Animals” tonight ta 6 p.m. in La Mesa. Enjoy live jazz, blues, and rock n’ roll plus delicious foods and drinks, silent auction prizes and Santa Claus! The party is at 4518 Mayapan Drive in La Mesa at the home of a wonderful benefactor, hosted by the
VOLUNTEER TO BRIGHTEN SPIRITS OVER THE HOLIDAYS
East County News Service November 29, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Holidays are tough for everyone, but especially elderly people who are alone. SeniorCare.com has put together a holiday volunteering guide complete with ideas to help your neighbors as well as local volunteering opportunities in your area and ways anyone can help during the holiday season. You can find the
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS DEC. 4-13
Listen to Destination East County by clicking the audio link, originally aired on KNSJ radio. December 1, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –This week’s Destination East County includes an array of holiday happenings including major community festivals such as the Alpine Parade of Lights and Snow Festival, Lakeside’s Christmas on Maine, a tree-lighting and sleigh rides in Ramona’s Old
HOLIDAY OPEN RANCH AT ALPACAS OF SAN DIEGO IN DESCANSO DEC. 13
November 30, 2015 (Descanso) – You’re invited to a Holiday Open House at Alpacas of San Diego, located at 10499 Highway 79 in Descanso, on December 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Admission is free. Learn all about alpacas and alpaca ownership see why these animals are so loveable and eco friendly, and you can do some holiday
SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL “JOYOUS MUSIC OF THE SEASON” CONCERT DEC. 6
Choral members also needed November 30, 2015 (Rancho San Diego) – The San Diego Festival Chorus performs “Joyous Music for the Season” on December 6 at 3 p.m. in the College Avenue Baptist Church. The program features an 80-voice chorus and 48-piece symphony orchest in its 15th season, perfoming Mendelssohn’s “Hymn of Praise” and a unique arrangement of holiday
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GROSSMONT FOOTHILLERS PRESENT A MOVING PORTRAYAL OF THE MIRACLE WORKER DEC. 2-4 & 9-12
By Kathy Carpenter Associate/Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com December 4, 2015 – (La Mesa) – It’s a miracle time of year, and if you are familiar with the story of Helen Keller
CELERY PRODUCTS RECALLED NATIONWIDE AFTER E-COLI OUTBREAK
East County News Service December 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Over 155,000 products containing celery have been recalled, the Food & Drug Administration has announced. The products
ALPINE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS & SNOW FESTIVAL DEC. 4
East County News Service November 30, 2015 (Alpine) – The community of Alpine welcomes visitors to the 20th annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights and Snow Festival on Friday,
BLAZING HOLIDAY BONFIRE: DEC. 4 IN LEMON GROVE
East County News Service December 1, 2015 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove’s annual community bonfire will be ablaze at Civic Center Park (3200 Main Street) on Friday, December 4
NILE SISTERS SEEKS HELP FOR GIFT BASKETS TO ASSIST REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
December 1, 2015 (San Diego)–Each year, Nile Sisters’ Adopt-a-Basket program provides baskets filled with household goods to help newly arrived women refugees and immigrants and their children. The
TONIGHT: CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR ANIMALS
December 5, 2015 (La Mesa)– You’re invited to celebrate “Christmas for Animals” tonight ta 6 p.m. in La Mesa. Enjoy live jazz, blues, and rock n’ roll plus
VOLUNTEER TO BRIGHTEN SPIRITS OVER THE HOLIDAYS
East County News Service November 29, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Holidays are tough for everyone, but especially elderly people who are alone. SeniorCare.com has put together a holiday volunteering
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS DEC. 4-13
Listen to Destination East County by clicking the audio link, originally aired on KNSJ radio. December 1, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –This week’s Destination East County includes an
HOLIDAY OPEN RANCH AT ALPACAS OF SAN DIEGO IN DESCANSO DEC. 13
November 30, 2015 (Descanso) – You’re invited to a Holiday Open House at Alpacas of San Diego, located at 10499 Highway 79 in Descanso, on December 13 from 10
SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL “JOYOUS MUSIC OF THE SEASON” CONCERT DEC. 6
Choral members also needed November 30, 2015 (Rancho San Diego) – The San Diego Festival Chorus performs “Joyous Music for the Season” on December 6 at 3 p.m. in
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