East County Magazine
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JULIAN FILM FESTIVAL AUG. 21-22: A WATERSHED YEAR
East County News Service August 5, 2015 (Julian)–The 4th Annual Julian Film Festival, benefitting and sponsored by the Volcan Mountain Foundation, is moving from spring to summer for 2015 and will be held on Friday, August 21st & Saturday, August 22nd. The nature-focused, environmental film festival will tie-in with, and support, VMF’s theme of A
FOSTER MOM ZELDIN STILL NEEDS HELP
August 5, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –Last month we reported on community efforts to help Debra Zeldin, a foster mom with several special needs children. Thieves stole her van and crashed it, leaving her with no transportation since her insurance didn’t cover damage due to vehicle theft. Now we’ve received an update from Zeldin with both good and
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS AUGUST 7-22
Listen to a podcast of Destination East County, originally aired on KNSJ radio, by clicking the audio link. August 5, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County features an evening bird walk, movies by a lake, a rocking outdoor concert and a Sip of Julian. Plus we’ll have a preview of coming attractions including a cabaret-style show,
ICE ISSUES RESPONSE ON IRAQI DETAINEES AT OTAY: 5 ORDERED DEPORTED, 1 FACES CHARGES OVER FALSE PAPERS, 22 REMAIN BEHIND BARS
Congresswoman Davis wants to speak with family members of detained Chaldeans By Miriam Raftery August 3, 2015 (Otay) –After our story yesterday on efforts by local Chaldeans to free more than 20 Iraqi Chaldean Christians detained for months at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)/Homeland Security facility in Otay Mesa, we received a response from Lauren Mack, public
WINE, MEAD, CIDER AND BEER ON TAP AT “SIP OF JULIAN” AUGUST 8
August 3, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Saturday August 8 marks the first annual “Sip of Julian.” Eight participants are included in this event, highlighting Julian-area wineries and other tasting rooms. Joining the traditional wine producers are a craft brewery, hard cider, and a mead producer. Starting at 11 a.m., visitors have 6 hours to enjoy their sips,
EAST COUNTY CHALDEANS PLEA FOR RELEASE OF CHRISTIANS DETAINED BY HOMELAND SECURITY AT OTAY
Detentions shine spotlight on U.S. policies that critics say is harshest system in the world for asylum seekers By Miriam Raftery Hear our KNSJ radio coverage of the rally, aired on August 3, 2015: /sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/2016/April/OtayIraqis-FinalShow.mp3?641 Hear our August 7, 2015 radio broadcast on KNSJ with Mark Arabo, a national spokesman for Iraqi-American Chaldeans, and Amir Moshe, a former translator
LAKESIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDS YARD SALE AUG. 7-8
August 2, 2015 (Lakeside)–The Lakeside Historical Society will be hosting its annual yard sale this coming Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8. The doors will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Olde Community Church, 9906 Maine Avenue, corner of Parkside. The sale includes vintage, collectibles, dishes, kitchenware, crafts, decorator items, books, yard art, small
JULIAN ARTS GUILD HOLDS FALL ART SHOW SEPT. 5 – 7
August 1, 2015 (Julian) – The Julian Arts Guild will present its Fall Art Show in the Julian Town Hall from September 5th through 7th. The show will open each day at 10:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Talented artists from Julian and nearby communities will present their paintings, photography, mosaics, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry and other works of fine
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: BLUE MOON
July 31, 2015 (El Cajon)–Robert Gehr snapped this photo of the “blue moon” this week, which actually refers to the rare second full moon in a month – not the color. He adds, “Images were shot with my Canon Elph @ 40 x zoom.” Printer-friendly version
EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE WINS 3 AWARDS FROM SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
East County News Service July 31, 2015 (San Diego) – East County Magazine picked up three more awards from the Society for Professional Journalists San Diego pro chapter last night during the annual awards banquet at the Bali Hai restaurant. Two of the awards honor coverage on our East County Magazine Show on KNSJ Radio while the third
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JULIAN FILM FESTIVAL AUG. 21-22: A WATERSHED YEAR
East County News Service August 5, 2015 (Julian)–The 4th Annual Julian Film Festival, benefitting and sponsored by the Volcan Mountain Foundation, is moving from spring to
FOSTER MOM ZELDIN STILL NEEDS HELP
August 5, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –Last month we reported on community efforts to help Debra Zeldin, a foster mom with several special needs children. Thieves stole her
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS AUGUST 7-22
Listen to a podcast of Destination East County, originally aired on KNSJ radio, by clicking the audio link. August 5, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County
ICE ISSUES RESPONSE ON IRAQI DETAINEES AT OTAY: 5 ORDERED DEPORTED, 1 FACES CHARGES OVER FALSE PAPERS, 22 REMAIN BEHIND BARS
Congresswoman Davis wants to speak with family members of detained Chaldeans By Miriam Raftery August 3, 2015 (Otay) –After our story yesterday on efforts by local Chaldeans to free
WINE, MEAD, CIDER AND BEER ON TAP AT “SIP OF JULIAN” AUGUST 8
August 3, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Saturday August 8 marks the first annual “Sip of Julian.” Eight participants are included in this event, highlighting Julian-area wineries and
EAST COUNTY CHALDEANS PLEA FOR RELEASE OF CHRISTIANS DETAINED BY HOMELAND SECURITY AT OTAY
Detentions shine spotlight on U.S. policies that critics say is harshest system in the world for asylum seekers By Miriam Raftery Hear our KNSJ radio coverage of the rally,
LAKESIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDS YARD SALE AUG. 7-8
August 2, 2015 (Lakeside)–The Lakeside Historical Society will be hosting its annual yard sale this coming Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8. The doors will be open from
JULIAN ARTS GUILD HOLDS FALL ART SHOW SEPT. 5 – 7
August 1, 2015 (Julian) – The Julian Arts Guild will present its Fall Art Show in the Julian Town Hall from September 5th through 7th. The show will open
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: BLUE MOON
July 31, 2015 (El Cajon)–Robert Gehr snapped this photo of the “blue moon” this week, which actually refers to the rare second full moon in a month – not
EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE WINS 3 AWARDS FROM SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
East County News Service July 31, 2015 (San Diego) – East County Magazine picked up three more awards from the Society for Professional Journalists San Diego pro chapter
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