East County Magazine
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PRODUCE PICKS: KALE IS KING (LOCALLY GROWN)
Recipe: Sauteed Sherry Kale By Greg Dunne April 19, 2015 (Alpine)–Wow, Easter dinner was good! Most of the dinner was healthy – but maybe I had a bit too much dressing on the salad, or went a little heavy with gravy on the mashed potatoes and then sampled all of the desert items even though I was full. Sautéing
AMERICA ON MAIN STREET BRINGS FREE RIDES, MUSIC AND MORE TO EL CAJON MAY 16
By Robert Gehr (c)2015 April 19, 2015 (El Cajon) – America on Main Street, a fun-filled family event, is being held this year on Saturday – May 16th, in the downtown El Cajon area, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until 8:00 p.m. Admission is free–as are miniature pony rides, a kid friendly petting zoo, large Ferris wheel, and
VINEYARD GRANT JAMES ANNOUNCE EVENT SERIES IN RAMONA
East County News April 19, 2015 (Ramona) –Vineyard Grant James in Ramona announces a series of events. Whether your tastes run to a winemakers’ dinner to a mother’s day weekend with flowers and chocolates for Mom, you’ll find plenty to savor. The winery also offers a yoga and writing regreat, gourmet foodie potluck, a fundraiser for Ramona high school
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NUTHATCHES
April 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Greg Dunne snapped these images, and sent this note: “These Kooky White-breasted Nuthatches have been giving my wife and me some enjoyment with their nesting the last couple of weeks. I say kooky because they spend a lot of their time upside down. Walking head first down the trunk of the
CUYAMACA COLLEGE’S COYOTE MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 2: A HOWLING GOOD TIME
April 17, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)–Six homegrown bands playing an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, pop and rock will perform on two stages on the grand lawn of Cuyamaca College at the Coyote Music Festival noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Now in its seventh year, the entirely student-run festival will provide the community a free afternoon of
CIRCLE PLAYERS PRESENT “CAFE MURDER” MAY 1-3 IN EL CAJON
Hear our interview with Joel Gossert, Circle Players: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2019/August/Newsmaker-JoelGossett-CafeMurder.mp3 East County News Service April 18, 2015 (El Cajon)– “Café Murder” will be presented by The Circle Players of East County, a new community theatre group, May 1 through May 3 at Richardson Hall, 551 Farragut Circle, El Cajon. This fun murder mystery comedy by Nathan Hartswick is for
METAMORPHOSIS: ART SALE MAY 23 IN LA MESA
April 17, 2015 (La Mesa) –On the Edge Art Gallery invites the public to Metamorphosis: a time of renewal and regeneration. This local artists’ gathering and art sale will be held on May 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The gallery is located at 7317 El Cajon Blvd. in La Mesa in the Business Center of La Mesa. For
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RODEO RIDING
April 17, 2015 (Lakeside) – Randy Jordan snapped these action shots at Thursday’s pre-rodeo slack activities in Lakeside. The rodeo runs Friday through Sunday. Ride ‘em, cowgirls! Printer-friendly version
RAMONA OLD WEST DAYS: LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENTS & SKIT COMPETITION MAY 9-10
April 17, 2015 (Ramona)-Step back in time at Ramona Old West Days, featuring living history encampments as well as a gunfighters’ skit competition at the Ramona Rodeo grounds (421 Aqua Lane, Ramona). The living history encampments and gunfighter skit competition will be held Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 10th from 9 a.m.
BEST HAPPY HOURS IN EAST COUNTY
Part V in a series By the East County Eaters Week 5: Mediterraneo Italian Bar & Bistro and The Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar April 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–For this week’s series, our Eaters returned to savor happy hour specials at two local favorites: Mediterraneo Italian Bar & Bistro in Alpine and The Brigantine on Mt.
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PRODUCE PICKS: KALE IS KING (LOCALLY GROWN)
Recipe: Sauteed Sherry Kale By Greg Dunne April 19, 2015 (Alpine)–Wow, Easter dinner was good! Most of the dinner was healthy – but maybe I had a bit too
AMERICA ON MAIN STREET BRINGS FREE RIDES, MUSIC AND MORE TO EL CAJON MAY 16
By Robert Gehr (c)2015 April 19, 2015 (El Cajon) – America on Main Street, a fun-filled family event, is being held this year on Saturday – May 16th, in
VINEYARD GRANT JAMES ANNOUNCE EVENT SERIES IN RAMONA
East County News April 19, 2015 (Ramona) –Vineyard Grant James in Ramona announces a series of events. Whether your tastes run to a winemakers’ dinner to a mother’s day
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NUTHATCHES
April 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Greg Dunne snapped these images, and sent this note: “These Kooky White-breasted Nuthatches have been giving my wife and me some
CUYAMACA COLLEGE’S COYOTE MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 2: A HOWLING GOOD TIME
April 17, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)–Six homegrown bands playing an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, pop and rock will perform on two stages on the grand lawn of Cuyamaca
CIRCLE PLAYERS PRESENT “CAFE MURDER” MAY 1-3 IN EL CAJON
Hear our interview with Joel Gossert, Circle Players: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2019/August/Newsmaker-JoelGossett-CafeMurder.mp3 East County News Service April 18, 2015 (El Cajon)– “Café Murder” will be presented by The Circle Players of
METAMORPHOSIS: ART SALE MAY 23 IN LA MESA
April 17, 2015 (La Mesa) –On the Edge Art Gallery invites the public to Metamorphosis: a time of renewal and regeneration. This local artists’ gathering and art sale will
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RODEO RIDING
April 17, 2015 (Lakeside) – Randy Jordan snapped these action shots at Thursday’s pre-rodeo slack activities in Lakeside. The rodeo runs Friday through Sunday. Ride ‘em, cowgirls! Printer-friendly version
RAMONA OLD WEST DAYS: LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENTS & SKIT COMPETITION MAY 9-10
April 17, 2015 (Ramona)-Step back in time at Ramona Old West Days, featuring living history encampments as well as a gunfighters’ skit competition at the Ramona Rodeo grounds (421
BEST HAPPY HOURS IN EAST COUNTY
Part V in a series By the East County Eaters Week 5: Mediterraneo Italian Bar & Bistro and The Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar April 17, 2015 (San
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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