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FUNDS STILL NEEDED FOR ZELDIN AND FAMILY
Donate a van or repairs and East County Magazine will give your business a free ad on our site East County News Service July 19, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)—Last week we told you about a foster care family in need here in East County. (See our story). Debra Zeldin’s van was stolen and crashed by the thieves, and her
BOOK IT! ALPINE LIBRARY EVENTS
East County News Service July 19, 2015 (Alpine)—Libraries offer much more than books! The County Library in Alpine’s July calendar, for instance, offers story times for infants, toddlers and pre-school kids, as well as a bilingual story time every week this month. There are also FUN-tastic Fridays with crafts, games and activities for kids. For tweens and teens, summer
PHOTO OF THE MONTH: MT. HELIX IN THE STORM
July 19, 2015 (La Mesa) — Kristin Kjaero shot this sequence of photos during the mid day storms on Saturday, July 18, 2015. The photos show Mt. Helix disappearing in the clouds, then reappearing in the sunshine. Printer-friendly version
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS HOST ALEX’S LEMONADE STANDS TO FIGHT KIDS’ CANCER
San Diego family prepares for 10th annual “Grand Stand” to raise funds for childhood cancer research, family adds new stand location in 2015 July 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Continuing their quest to end pediatric cancer, the Miller family of San Diego will host their 10th annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 10am–6pm.
LIVE TROPICAL BIRD SHOW: “THE MUSIC OF BIRDS” JULY 25 AT ALPINE LIBRARY
July 13, 2015 (Alpine)—A live tropical bird show, “The Music of Birds” will be presented on July 25th at 11 a.m. in the Alpine branch of the San Diego County Library (2130 Arnold Way, Alpine). Visitors will be able to play with and feed these beautiful birds at the end of the show. This event is free, so bring
HIKES AND HOPS WITH VOLCAN MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION JULY 25
July 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – If you’re looking for a reason for a weekend road trip, hop on up to Julian for Hikes & Hops with Volcan Mountain Foundation and Anza Borrego Desert Foundation on July 25th.Participants will receive a voucher for beer at Nickel Beer Company and a taste of Anza-Borrego Brew (a vanilla oatmeal
FUND AIMS TO HELP FOSTER MOM WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AFTER THIEVES DAMAGE FAMILY’S VAN
By Miriam Raftery Photos, left: Three of the five special needs children in Zeldin’s care. July 11, 2015 (Rancho San Diego) – Friends describe Debra Zeldin as an “angel.” Twice named the County’s foster parent of the year, she has taken in over 60 foster children, specializing in those with special medical needs. She currently has five children in
DINING IN THE VINEYARD AT GRANT JAMES
July 16, 2015 (Ramona)—The winemakers at Grant James Vineyard in Ramona say the best way to experience wine is dining in the vineyard. So they’re serving up Friday night dinners all summer long with a host of creative chefs. Below are the delicious details on upcoming culinary events in the vineyard. Saturday, July 18th – CHEF GINGER NILES This will be Ginger’s
Journey Community Church does community service
Food Bank Distribution July 18 School Supply Drive through August 9 July 16, 2015 (La Mesa) — Journey Community Church currently has two outreach programs underway in La Mesa. The Church’s Food Bank is holding a food distribution on Saturday, July 18 at 8:30 am. There is no I.D. or paperwork required. During this distribution, The Healing Place will be
FBI SEEKS INFORMATION FROM PEOPLE IN U.S. ON HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS OVERSEAS
East County News Service July 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reaching out to refugees, asylum seekers and other immigrants in the U.S. to help identify and prosecute those committing human rights violations in other countries. If you have any information about perpetrators of genocide, war crimes, or other related mass
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FUNDS STILL NEEDED FOR ZELDIN AND FAMILY
Donate a van or repairs and East County Magazine will give your business a free ad on our site East County News Service July 19, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)—Last
BOOK IT! ALPINE LIBRARY EVENTS
East County News Service July 19, 2015 (Alpine)—Libraries offer much more than books! The County Library in Alpine’s July calendar, for instance, offers story times for infants, toddlers and
PHOTO OF THE MONTH: MT. HELIX IN THE STORM
July 19, 2015 (La Mesa) — Kristin Kjaero shot this sequence of photos during the mid day storms on Saturday, July 18, 2015. The photos show Mt. Helix disappearing in
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS HOST ALEX’S LEMONADE STANDS TO FIGHT KIDS’ CANCER
San Diego family prepares for 10th annual “Grand Stand” to raise funds for childhood cancer research, family adds new stand location in 2015 July 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East
LIVE TROPICAL BIRD SHOW: “THE MUSIC OF BIRDS” JULY 25 AT ALPINE LIBRARY
July 13, 2015 (Alpine)—A live tropical bird show, “The Music of Birds” will be presented on July 25th at 11 a.m. in the Alpine branch of the San Diego
HIKES AND HOPS WITH VOLCAN MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION JULY 25
July 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – If you’re looking for a reason for a weekend road trip, hop on up to Julian for Hikes & Hops with
FUND AIMS TO HELP FOSTER MOM WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AFTER THIEVES DAMAGE FAMILY’S VAN
By Miriam Raftery Photos, left: Three of the five special needs children in Zeldin’s care. July 11, 2015 (Rancho San Diego) – Friends describe Debra Zeldin as an “angel.”
DINING IN THE VINEYARD AT GRANT JAMES
July 16, 2015 (Ramona)—The winemakers at Grant James Vineyard in Ramona say the best way to experience wine is dining in the vineyard. So they’re serving up Friday night
Journey Community Church does community service
Food Bank Distribution July 18 School Supply Drive through August 9 July 16, 2015 (La Mesa) — Journey Community Church currently has two outreach programs underway in La Mesa. The
FBI SEEKS INFORMATION FROM PEOPLE IN U.S. ON HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS OVERSEAS
East County News Service July 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reaching out to refugees, asylum seekers and other immigrants in
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