East County Magazine
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ADOPT A GRANDPARENT FOR CHRISTMAS
East County News Service November 20, 2014 (Alpine) – Concerned about senior citizens who are alone over the holidays in convalescent homes, an East County businesswoman has started an “Adopt a Grandparent” program. Sallie Kay Brown, a Mary Kay Cosmetics senior director and Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce member, has been helping to provide for lonely and less
QUECHAN PEDESTRIAN CROSSING OPENS AT ANDRADE PORT OF ENTRY
November 24, 2014 (Mexicali)–Caltrans announced that construction is completed on the Quechan Crossing Pedestrian Project at the Andrade Port of Entry (POE) along State Route 186 (SR-186). Pedestrians now have full access to new sidewalks and reconstructed walkways brought to Americans with Disability Act standards. Andrade is a remote desert location near Mexicali in Imperial County that is a
IMMIGRANTS’ ADVOCATES VOICE JOY, THANKS FOR PRESIDENT’S ACTIONS ON IMMIGRATION AS CONSERVATIVES DENOUNCE THE CHANGES
By Miriam Raftery November 23, 2014 (San Diego) – Families who no longer need to live in fear of separation or deportation have much to be thankful for following President Barack Obama’s immigration reforms announced last week. Locally, immigration activists are sharing their reactions, including Border Angels founder Enrique Morones, who was with
NEW ROUTE FOR MOTHER GOOSE PARADE NOV. 23
Mother Goose Village will be a two-day event Nov. 22-23 November 4, 2014 (El Cajon)—The Mother Goose Parade in El Cajon will roll out at 12:15 p.m., later than in the past, along a new route on Sunday, November 23. The largest parade of its kind will also end at the Mother Goose Village in Parkway Plaza shopping center.
VICTORIAN WONDERLAND: LA MESA CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE DEC. 12-13
East County News Service November 23, 2014 (La Mesa) – Each year, La Mesa’s downtown village transforms into a Victorian-style winter wonderland. This year, La Mesa’s downtown village merchants are hoping for a big attendance to help offset business lost during the downtown village streetscape project. Chirstmas in the Village will be held on
HOW TO MAKE THIS YOUR BEST AND SAFEST THANKSGIVING MEAL EVER
November 22, 2014 (San Diego) – So — how long are you planning to thaw that turkey? (24 hours for every five pounds of weight.) And what’s the best way to cook the stuffing? (Separately, of course.) Thanksgiving is the biggest home-cooking event of the year. You want everything to be perfect—and safe. The last thing anyone wants is uninvited
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR DEC. 6 IN BORREGO SPRINGS
By Kathleen Jorgensen November 22, 2014 (Borrego Springs) — Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs will hold its Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 6 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. You will tour five lovely homes in the Borrego Valley, each uniquely adorned for the holidays. From “ultra-modern” to “old school”, each home will reflect the distinct decorating style of
MARIACHIS AND MORE AT JACUMBA HOT SPRING’S FELIZ NAVIDAD CELEBRATION DEC.6
East County News Service November 21, 2014 (Jacumba Hot Springs)–Jacumba Hot Springs closes out its centennial year on Saturday, December 6th with a Feliz Navidad celebration. The event takes place at the Highland Center, 44681 Old Highway 80 from 2-5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Feliz Navidad showcases the festive mariachi music of the world-renowned Mariachi Garibaldi performing
THANKSGIVING FEAST AT LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS NOV. 29
By Miriam Raftery November 22, 2014 (Alpine) –The Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 29th, is a special day at the Lions Tigers and Bears ranch in Alpine. It is the day the animals celebrate with their version of a traditional Thanksgiving meal. You’re invited to join in a special feeding visit at 10:30 a.m. to watch big cats
LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL DEC. 6
By Miriam Raftery November 22, 2014 (Alpine) – You’re invited to an afternoon of yuletide fun watching animals open their Christmas presents at Lions, Tigers and Bears. The animal rescue facility hosts is annual Christmas Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, December 6th from 1-4 p.m. You can also do holiday shopping at more than 40 vendor
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ADOPT A GRANDPARENT FOR CHRISTMAS
East County News Service November 20, 2014 (Alpine) – Concerned about senior citizens who are alone over the holidays in convalescent homes, an East County businesswoman has started an
QUECHAN PEDESTRIAN CROSSING OPENS AT ANDRADE PORT OF ENTRY
November 24, 2014 (Mexicali)–Caltrans announced that construction is completed on the Quechan Crossing Pedestrian Project at the Andrade Port of Entry (POE) along State Route 186 (SR-186). Pedestrians now
IMMIGRANTS’ ADVOCATES VOICE JOY, THANKS FOR PRESIDENT’S ACTIONS ON IMMIGRATION AS CONSERVATIVES DENOUNCE THE CHANGES
By Miriam Raftery November 23, 2014 (San Diego) – Families who no longer need to live in fear of separation or deportation have
NEW ROUTE FOR MOTHER GOOSE PARADE NOV. 23
Mother Goose Village will be a two-day event Nov. 22-23 November 4, 2014 (El Cajon)—The Mother Goose Parade in El Cajon will roll out at 12:15 p.m., later than
VICTORIAN WONDERLAND: LA MESA CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE DEC. 12-13
East County News Service November 23, 2014 (La Mesa) – Each year, La Mesa’s downtown village transforms into a Victorian-style winter wonderland. This year,
HOW TO MAKE THIS YOUR BEST AND SAFEST THANKSGIVING MEAL EVER
November 22, 2014 (San Diego) – So — how long are you planning to thaw that turkey? (24 hours for every five pounds of weight.) And what’s the best way
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR DEC. 6 IN BORREGO SPRINGS
By Kathleen Jorgensen November 22, 2014 (Borrego Springs) — Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs will hold its Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 6 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
MARIACHIS AND MORE AT JACUMBA HOT SPRING’S FELIZ NAVIDAD CELEBRATION DEC.6
East County News Service November 21, 2014 (Jacumba Hot Springs)–Jacumba Hot Springs closes out its centennial year on Saturday, December 6th with a Feliz Navidad celebration. The event takes
THANKSGIVING FEAST AT LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS NOV. 29
By Miriam Raftery November 22, 2014 (Alpine) –The Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 29th, is a special day at the Lions Tigers and Bears ranch in Alpine.
LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL DEC. 6
By Miriam Raftery November 22, 2014 (Alpine) – You’re invited to an afternoon of yuletide fun watching animals open their Christmas presents at Lions, Tigers
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