East County Magazine
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MARSHAL SCOTTY’S SCARY TRAIL: OCT. 28-31 IN EL CAJON
East County News Service October 17, 2015 (El Cajon)–East County’s only haunted amusement park trail debuts this Halloween season at the abandoned Marshal Scotty’s amusement park in El Cajon (14039 Ridge Hill Road, at the Lake Jennings exit). Rumored to be haunted by past park employees, Marshal Scary Scotty’s “Scare Trail” will be open October 28-31, 2015 from 6
SCARE UP HALLOWEEN FUN AT DOS PICOS PARK’S HAUNTED TRAIL IN RAMONA OCT. 17
October 16, 2015 (Ramona)–Armed with just flashlights, our fearless hikers hit the trail under a night sky to brave the cobwebs, spiders and … wait! What was that sound? They made it back out but will you? Hit the Haunted Trail at Dos Picos County Park in Ramona starting this weekend and find out. County Parks is bringing back
KEEPING THE DOCTOR AWAY: JULIAN MELODRAMA OCT. 16-18 AND 23-25
East County News Service October 14, 2015 (Julian) – The Julian Triangle Club’s 59th annual October melodrama, “Keeping the Doctor Away” or “Take Two Apples and See Me in the Morning” continues this weekend and next at the historic Julian Town Hall. This year’s director, Sandi Bennett, is cracking the whip over the all-volunteer local cast, who come from
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY OCTOBER 17-31, 2015
Listen to Destination East County, also airing on KNSJ radio, byclicking the audio link. By Leon Thompson and Miriam Raftery October 14, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County include the Enchanted Garden Gala, Tournament of the Phoenix and Festival of History, Fall Fest in La Mesa, and a Trick or Treat dog show.
PUNKIN’ CHUNKIN’ COMPETITION NOV. 8 TO BENEFIT ALPINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Get your team ready or just come to watch the pumpkins fly! October 14, 2015 (Alpine)–The 2nd Annual Alpine Education Foundation Punkin Chunkin is set forSunday, Nov. 8th, at 10 a.m. at Joan MacQueen Middle School. This family friendly educational fundraiser to benefit Alpine schools requires teams to create a launching device to chunk their pumpkins for accuracy and distance while competing
BILL TO RESTRICT ANTIBIOTICS IN LIVESTOCK SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
East County News Service October 13, 2015 (Sacramento) – Governor Jerry Brown has signed the nation’s strictest standard for use of antibiotics in livestock. The new law addresses concerns raised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which estimates 2 million people in the U.S. are infected with drug resistant bacteria, and 23,000 die each year of these
GOVERNOR TAKES ACTION ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE , IMMIGRANT AND SCHOOL GUN BILLS
East County News Service October 14, 2015 (Sacramento)—Governor Brown has taken action on numerous crime-related bills as well as a measure banning concealed guns on college campuses. The Governor vetoed 11 crime-related measures, objecting to the fact that each bill would “criminalize conduct that is already proscribed.” Among the bills rejected was one that would have made it
IT’S SCARY TO BE HUNGRY
City of La Mesa Food Drive October 17 October 13, 2015 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa Human Relations Advisory Commission is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the San Diego Food Bank. The food drive will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 8:00 am to noon in the municipal parking lot (Farmers Market site) at 8130
VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE: “SHADES”
October 10, 2015 (La Mesa)–Visionary Dance Theatre opens its sixth season with a fall dance concert, “Shades” at the Kwaisun Studio (8380 Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942) on October 16th-17th, 2015 at 8pm. VDT welcomes back guest choreographers Jeanne Travers, an internationally-acclaimed choreographer and Professor of Dance at University of South Florida. She will present her critically-acclaimed work
EAST COUNTY EATERS: A FEAST FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AT ALI BABA
By Devoreo Bell October 10, 2015 (El Cajon)–If you are hungry and looking for a great place to eat with a Middle Eastern flavor, Ali Baba is the place for you. Ali Baba Family Restaurant is an authentic Middle Eastern dining spot with a wide variety of great tasting Middle Eastern food; reasonable pricing and plentiful quantity. The restaurant
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MARSHAL SCOTTY’S SCARY TRAIL: OCT. 28-31 IN EL CAJON
East County News Service October 17, 2015 (El Cajon)–East County’s only haunted amusement park trail debuts this Halloween season at the abandoned Marshal Scotty’s amusement park in El Cajon
SCARE UP HALLOWEEN FUN AT DOS PICOS PARK’S HAUNTED TRAIL IN RAMONA OCT. 17
October 16, 2015 (Ramona)–Armed with just flashlights, our fearless hikers hit the trail under a night sky to brave the cobwebs, spiders and … wait! What was that sound?
KEEPING THE DOCTOR AWAY: JULIAN MELODRAMA OCT. 16-18 AND 23-25
East County News Service October 14, 2015 (Julian) – The Julian Triangle Club’s 59th annual October melodrama, “Keeping the Doctor Away” or “Take Two Apples and See Me in
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY OCTOBER 17-31, 2015
Listen to Destination East County, also airing on KNSJ radio, byclicking the audio link. By Leon Thompson and Miriam Raftery October 14, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — This
PUNKIN’ CHUNKIN’ COMPETITION NOV. 8 TO BENEFIT ALPINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Get your team ready or just come to watch the pumpkins fly! October 14, 2015 (Alpine)–The 2nd Annual Alpine Education Foundation Punkin Chunkin is set forSunday, Nov. 8th, at 10
BILL TO RESTRICT ANTIBIOTICS IN LIVESTOCK SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
East County News Service October 13, 2015 (Sacramento) – Governor Jerry Brown has signed the nation’s strictest standard for use of antibiotics in livestock. The new law addresses concerns
GOVERNOR TAKES ACTION ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE , IMMIGRANT AND SCHOOL GUN BILLS
East County News Service October 14, 2015 (Sacramento)—Governor Brown has taken action on numerous crime-related bills as well as a measure banning concealed guns on college campuses. The
IT’S SCARY TO BE HUNGRY
City of La Mesa Food Drive October 17 October 13, 2015 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa Human Relations Advisory Commission is sponsoring a food drive to benefit
VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE: “SHADES”
October 10, 2015 (La Mesa)–Visionary Dance Theatre opens its sixth season with a fall dance concert, “Shades” at the Kwaisun Studio (8380 Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942) on
EAST COUNTY EATERS: A FEAST FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AT ALI BABA
By Devoreo Bell October 10, 2015 (El Cajon)–If you are hungry and looking for a great place to eat with a Middle Eastern flavor, Ali Baba is the place
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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