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‘A WRITER DOES NOT LEARN HOW TO WRITE…A WRITER IS BORN TO TELL STORIES’
Love Marathon (“La marathon del amor”), by Nuria Garcia Arteaga (Smashwords, 2013) Book Review by Dennis Moore ‘A writer does not learn how to write … a writer is born to tell stories’ March 15, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Nuria Garcia Arteaga, this accomplished author and musician from Lima, Peru, now living in The Netherlands, has written
3RD ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY HALF MARATHON, 5K, GREEN MILE
Tribes & Clans Competition also held By Robert Gehr March 15, 2015 (El Cajon)–This popular event held on Sunday, March 15th – was lively and very crowded with participants and spectators alike. Many runners and walkers were there for the races, from older adults to teens and young kids. Some parents were running and pushing strollers with little ones
12 BANDS HEADLINE HARPFEST HARMONICA EXTRAVAGANZA: APRIL 4 IN LA MESA
March 15, 2015 (La Mesa)–World-renowned Kim Wilson will headline this year’s Spring Harp Fest XVI on Saturday, April 4th with 12 of California’s top bands at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Co-producer, John Frazer, says, “This year’s line-up is stylin’!” This will be an all-day harmonica music extravaganza with all-stars, Big Jon
REVIEW: GOODBYE CHARLIE
A Comedy by George Axelrod By Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer sdtheatrereviews Presented at the Lamplighters Community Theatre March 6 -29, 2015 http://www.LamplightersLamesa.com Directed By George Bailey March 12, 2015 (La Mesa) – Have you heard the news? Lamplighters La Mesa has returned. After being dark for several years Lamplighters has reopened in a new location. 5915 Severin
ECM EDITOR NOMINATED FOR “WOMEN OF INFLUENCE” AWARDS
East County News Service March 14, 2015 (San Diego) – East County Magazine Editor Miriam Raftery is among the nominees for the Women of Influence Awards set to honor women business leaders as well as organizations and individuals championing women in leadership. More than 250 nominations were submitted and 137 final nominees will be honored by ConnectedWomenofInfluence.com at the
@SPACEBAR INTERNET CAFE HOSTS 4-COURSE DINNER AND WINE PAIRING MARCH 28
March 12, 2015 (La Mesa) – A four course dinner and wine pairing will be served at the @SpaceBar Cafe and Wine Bistro, 7454 University Avenue in La Mesa, on March 8th from 6 – 9 P.M. The menu includes low fixed Price Tapas Style Dinner which will only be offered on Saturday, March 28th, 2015. Guests can enjoy a
FUN WITH PHYSICS: APRIL 18 IN LA MESA
March 13, 2015 (La Mesa)–Fun with Physics is Saturday April 18, from 9:00 am – 12 noon at the La Mesa Boys and Girls Teen Club at Highwood Park, 7775 Junior High Drive, La Mesa, 91941. Fun with Physics introduces all ages and the family to fun hands-on science experiments. Experiments include: Bubbles, Sink or Float, Oobleck, Dry Ice Experiments, Barges
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A TRIO OF BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
March 14, 2015 (Granite Hills) – Tim Hall sent in these beautiful bird images, including a Red-Tail Hawk nesting in a eucalyptus tree near his home in Granite Hills, an American Kestrel (also known as a Sparrow Hawk) and a Goldfinch. What’s also remarkable about these professional-caliber images is the dedication and keen eye of the photographer, who writes,
CELTIC MUSICAL GROUP HIGHLAND WAY CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT HOOLEY’S IRISH PUB IN LA MESA
March 12, 2015 (La Mesa) – In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Celtic musical group Highland Way will perform at Hooley’s Irish Pub, located at Grossmont Center in La Mesa on Tuesday, March 17th from 1 to 4 p.m. These seasoned musicians play everything from high energy festivals to performing arts theaters. They have performed around the world,
CENTURY OLD LANDMARK COMING DOWN
By Miriam Raftery March 12, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – A barn that has stood for more than a century at the site of the former Paul citrus orchard, later known as the Fryendale Ranch, at 11861 Fuerte Drive in El Cajon is coming down. Dismantling of the local landmark began on March 11th and is expected to take
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‘A WRITER DOES NOT LEARN HOW TO WRITE…A WRITER IS BORN TO TELL STORIES’
Love Marathon (“La marathon del amor”), by Nuria Garcia Arteaga (Smashwords, 2013) Book Review by Dennis Moore ‘A writer does not learn how to write … a writer is born
3RD ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY HALF MARATHON, 5K, GREEN MILE
Tribes & Clans Competition also held By Robert Gehr March 15, 2015 (El Cajon)–This popular event held on Sunday, March 15th – was lively and very crowded with participants
12 BANDS HEADLINE HARPFEST HARMONICA EXTRAVAGANZA: APRIL 4 IN LA MESA
March 15, 2015 (La Mesa)–World-renowned Kim Wilson will headline this year’s Spring Harp Fest XVI on Saturday, April 4th with 12 of California’s top bands at Harry Griffen Park
REVIEW: GOODBYE CHARLIE
A Comedy by George Axelrod By Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer sdtheatrereviews Presented at the Lamplighters Community Theatre March 6 -29, 2015 http://www.LamplightersLamesa.com Directed By George Bailey March
ECM EDITOR NOMINATED FOR “WOMEN OF INFLUENCE” AWARDS
East County News Service March 14, 2015 (San Diego) – East County Magazine Editor Miriam Raftery is among the nominees for the Women of Influence Awards set to honor
@SPACEBAR INTERNET CAFE HOSTS 4-COURSE DINNER AND WINE PAIRING MARCH 28
March 12, 2015 (La Mesa) – A four course dinner and wine pairing will be served at the @SpaceBar Cafe and Wine Bistro, 7454 University Avenue in La Mesa,
FUN WITH PHYSICS: APRIL 18 IN LA MESA
March 13, 2015 (La Mesa)–Fun with Physics is Saturday April 18, from 9:00 am – 12 noon at the La Mesa Boys and Girls Teen Club at Highwood Park, 7775
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A TRIO OF BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
March 14, 2015 (Granite Hills) – Tim Hall sent in these beautiful bird images, including a Red-Tail Hawk nesting in a eucalyptus tree near his home in Granite Hills,
CELTIC MUSICAL GROUP HIGHLAND WAY CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT HOOLEY’S IRISH PUB IN LA MESA
March 12, 2015 (La Mesa) – In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Celtic musical group Highland Way will perform at Hooley’s Irish Pub, located at Grossmont Center in
CENTURY OLD LANDMARK COMING DOWN
By Miriam Raftery March 12, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – A barn that has stood for more than a century at the site of the former Paul citrus orchard,
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