East County Magazine
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“BRING BEAR HOME” DINNER FUNDRAISER DRAWS OVER 200
Next benefit planned December 4th By Janis Russell November 3, 2015 (Lakeside)- Nearly $5,000 was raised at an October 23rd benefit event to help fund search efforts to find Elijah ‘Bear’ Diaz, who has been missing since August 29th. The event, which drew 218 guests, was held at the Loretta Quitae LaChappa Clubhouse near Barona Resort and Casino in
CONNECT LA MESA BLOCK PARTY: NOV. 14
November 4, 2015 (La Mesa) – Connect La Mesa invites you to bring you family and friends to a fun and interactive Block Party on Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market parking lot on Allison Avenue. There will something for everyone in the community including: bicycle rodeos for kids (bring a bicycle
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 5-21
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. East County News Service November 5, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes guitar concerts, a Plantstravaganza, the Toast of East County featuring local wineries, the Ramona Art and Wine Festival, and a Punkin Chunkin contest! Plus we’ll have previews of
LA MESA CHAMBER LAUNCHES ANNUAL SENIOR PROJECT
November 1, 2015 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber is beginning to gather items for the 22 seniors that the Chamber adopts each year during the holidays. It is the goal of the Chamber to collect, purchase and assemble items and place them in large gift baskets. These gift baskets are delivered along with a hot turkey dinner,
GROWING LOCAL WINE INDUSTRY TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT TOAST TO EAST COUNTY
Inaugural event also features craft brews, honey, olives plus other local food offerings November 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s not quite Napa…yet… but East San Diego County has established a vibrant and growing wine industry. There are more than 50 wineries in San Diego County, with more than 40 east of Highway 15. Many of those local east county
GARDEN GALA ENCHANTS EAST COUNTY
Water Conservation Garden Hosts Second Annual Flagship Fundraiser By Reema Makani Boccia October 31, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)–The Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon wowed attendees at its second annual “Enchanted Garden Gala” on Saturday, October 17 with an evening filled with delectable food and captivating entertainment all while supporting the East County institution. The event theme ‘Water –
EAST COUNTY ARTISTS WIN AWARDS
October 31, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –Poway resident Joe Nalven won the Second Place Award, andj Ellary Brandon, El Cajon received an Honorable Mention Award in the 12th annual Digital Art Show of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 3502 Clairemont Dr., San Diego. The show will run October 25-November 22. It includes 28 works by 15 artists on
CIRCLE PLAYERS PRESENT WRANGLE AT RED MOUNTAIN RANCH NOV. 13-15
October 31, 2015 (El Cajon)–The Circle Players of El Cajon will be performing “Wrangle at Red Mountain Ranch” November 13th and 14th at 7:00pm and November 15th at 2:00pm. This mystery dinner theatre is set at a dude ranch and we encourage all attendees to wear their western attire and have a rip-roarin’ good time! Performances will be held at Richardson Hall,
A RIGHT JOLLY OLD ELf: MR. CLAUS COMES TO LEMON GROVE NOV. 5
By Helen Ofield, President, Lemon Grove Historical Society Our stockings are hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there. November 1, 2015 (Lemon Grove) — He will be. The witching hour is 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 in the H. Lee House, 3205 Olive, Lemon Grove. Of course, you knew that.
A HAUNTING EVENING
East County News Service October 31, 2015 (La Mesa) — Thanks to all who turned out for our Masquerade party on Halloween Eve! Our guests went all out on costumes, also enjoying the wonderful music of Paul Nichols. When Paul played “Monster Mash,” the night came alive as our elaborately costumed guests took to the dance floor and vied for
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“BRING BEAR HOME” DINNER FUNDRAISER DRAWS OVER 200
Next benefit planned December 4th By Janis Russell November 3, 2015 (Lakeside)- Nearly $5,000 was raised at an October 23rd benefit event to help fund search efforts to find
CONNECT LA MESA BLOCK PARTY: NOV. 14
November 4, 2015 (La Mesa) – Connect La Mesa invites you to bring you family and friends to a fun and interactive Block Party on Saturday, November 14 from
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 5-21
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. East County News Service November 5, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination
LA MESA CHAMBER LAUNCHES ANNUAL SENIOR PROJECT
November 1, 2015 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber is beginning to gather items for the 22 seniors that the Chamber adopts each year during the holidays. It
GROWING LOCAL WINE INDUSTRY TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT TOAST TO EAST COUNTY
Inaugural event also features craft brews, honey, olives plus other local food offerings November 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s not quite Napa…yet… but East San Diego County
GARDEN GALA ENCHANTS EAST COUNTY
Water Conservation Garden Hosts Second Annual Flagship Fundraiser By Reema Makani Boccia October 31, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)–The Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon wowed attendees at its second
EAST COUNTY ARTISTS WIN AWARDS
October 31, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –Poway resident Joe Nalven won the Second Place Award, andj Ellary Brandon, El Cajon received an Honorable Mention Award in
CIRCLE PLAYERS PRESENT WRANGLE AT RED MOUNTAIN RANCH NOV. 13-15
October 31, 2015 (El Cajon)–The Circle Players of El Cajon will be performing “Wrangle at Red Mountain Ranch” November 13th and 14th at 7:00pm and November 15th at 2:00pm. This mystery dinner
A RIGHT JOLLY OLD ELf: MR. CLAUS COMES TO LEMON GROVE NOV. 5
By Helen Ofield, President, Lemon Grove Historical Society Our stockings are hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there. November 1,
A HAUNTING EVENING
East County News Service October 31, 2015 (La Mesa) — Thanks to all who turned out for our Masquerade party on Halloween Eve! Our guests went all out on costumes,
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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