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BAJA BLOG: MY BIRTHDAY IN THE WINE VALLEY WITH SITARA MONICA PEREZ
by Susan A Mahalick. Photos and article by the author June 23, 2015 (Baja, Mexico) – I met Sitara when she first got here from Costa Rica with not much more than the clothes on her back and a dog named Lily. We became fast friends, fast. She got enrolled in the wine school which has tough requirements, one
BANDING TOGETHER
By Jaime Mirman June 18, 2015 (La Mesa)–Our own San Diego Concert Band offered a concert on June 14 at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa. The stage was surrounded by at least 250 enthusiastic listeners. The Band was founded in 1989, and most of its members have not been professional musicians, but their love of music shows in
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: LAKE JENNINGS PHOTO CONTEST WINNER
June 18, 2015 (Lakeside) — Mike Shane took first place in Helix Water District’s photo competition, with this beauty shot of Lake Jennings, capturing the serenity of the water’s surface reflecting a starbust sun and clouds above. Printer-friendly version
OLAF WIEGHORST MUSEUM CLOSURE AND REOPENING
By Robert Gehr (C) 2015 June 17, 2015 (El Cajon)–The Olaf Wieghorst Museum in El Cajon, will be closed for painting from June 17th through July 6th – 2015. It will reopen Tuesday July 7th and nine local artists will have a special exhibit. Come take a look and see the creativeness of: Carlos Castrejon, Gloria Chadwick, Joe Garcia,
JULIAN GOLD RUSH DAYS BRINGS HISTORY ALIVE JUNE 27-28
June 17, 2015 (Julian)–Experience the history of the Old West with costumed hosts who interpret what life was like in a California mining camp in the 1880s at the Julian Gold Rush Days on June 27th and 28th. There are activities throughout the historic gold-mining town, from gold panning to gunfighting, a chance to meet historical reenactors
FREE BOWLING FOR DADS JUNE 21 AT VIEJAS
Dads and their kids can enjoy a free game of bowling on Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 21st at the Viejas Bowl in Alpine. You can also enjoy galactic bowling every Friday and Saturday night all summer long. For details, visit www.Viejas.com/bowling. Printer-friendly version
BLUES BASH AT MENGHINI WINERY JUNE 20TH
The 17th annual Blues Bash will be held at Menghini Winery in Julian on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The music fest will include Jonathon Boogie Long and the Blues Revolution from Louisiana, crowned “King of the Blues” by Guitar Center. The event also features wine-tasting and dancing. For more information or tickets, visit www.JulianCa.com
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: JUNE 20-JULY 11
By Miriam Raftery June 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes some amazing events to delight dad this Father’s Day weekend, from an air show to a vintage train ride and a brunch with Cowboy Jack. Plus we’ll have a preview of coming attractions including 4th of July Festivities, a country music concert in Santee,
‘JURASSIC WORLD’ IS MORE OF THE SAME – AND THAT’S A GREAT THING
Posted By Spencer Moleda, TMV Movie Critic The Moderate Voice (reprinted with permission) June 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – “You can’t repeat the past”, Nick said to Jay. “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” And we all know how it ended for Jay Gatsby, so after three films, why should it end differently for
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION BY ARTIST MICHAEL STEIRNAGLE JUNE 23
June 16, 2015 (Julian) –Artist Michael Steirnagle will be giving a demonstration of his techniques on June 23 at 6 pm in the Julian library. Sponsored by the Julian Arts Guild, this demonstration is free to the public and all who are interested are welcome. It should be a wonderful program. His work is outstanding. Mr. Steirnagle is a
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BAJA BLOG: MY BIRTHDAY IN THE WINE VALLEY WITH SITARA MONICA PEREZ
by Susan A Mahalick. Photos and article by the author June 23, 2015 (Baja, Mexico) – I met Sitara when she first got here from Costa Rica with not
BANDING TOGETHER
By Jaime Mirman June 18, 2015 (La Mesa)–Our own San Diego Concert Band offered a concert on June 14 at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa. The stage was
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: LAKE JENNINGS PHOTO CONTEST WINNER
June 18, 2015 (Lakeside) — Mike Shane took first place in Helix Water District’s photo competition, with this beauty shot of Lake Jennings, capturing the serenity of the water’s
OLAF WIEGHORST MUSEUM CLOSURE AND REOPENING
By Robert Gehr (C) 2015 June 17, 2015 (El Cajon)–The Olaf Wieghorst Museum in El Cajon, will be closed for painting from June 17th through July 6th – 2015.
JULIAN GOLD RUSH DAYS BRINGS HISTORY ALIVE JUNE 27-28
June 17, 2015 (Julian)–Experience the history of the Old West with costumed hosts who interpret what life was like in a California mining camp in the 1880s at
FREE BOWLING FOR DADS JUNE 21 AT VIEJAS
Dads and their kids can enjoy a free game of bowling on Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 21st at the Viejas Bowl in Alpine. You can also enjoy galactic
BLUES BASH AT MENGHINI WINERY JUNE 20TH
The 17th annual Blues Bash will be held at Menghini Winery in Julian on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The music fest will include Jonathon
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: JUNE 20-JULY 11
By Miriam Raftery June 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes some amazing events to delight dad this Father’s Day weekend, from an air show
‘JURASSIC WORLD’ IS MORE OF THE SAME – AND THAT’S A GREAT THING
Posted By Spencer Moleda, TMV Movie Critic The Moderate Voice (reprinted with permission) June 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – “You can’t repeat the past”, Nick said to
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION BY ARTIST MICHAEL STEIRNAGLE JUNE 23
June 16, 2015 (Julian) –Artist Michael Steirnagle will be giving a demonstration of his techniques on June 23 at 6 pm in the Julian library. Sponsored by the Julian
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