East County Magazine
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PUMPKIN EXPRESS ROLLS OUT OCT. 11-26
October 9, 2014 (Campo)–It’s “All aboard” the Pumpkin Express at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo. The 10th annual Halloween seasonal rides take place Saturday and Sunday from October 11 through October 26, with trains departing three times daily. Ride the rails to the Great Pumpkin Patch, which is indoors and open regardless of the weather. Children and
SADDLEMAKER GARRY MCCLINTOCK INJURED IN ACCIDENT; BENEFIT PLANNED IN DESCANSO
October 9, 2014 (Descanso) – A “Trail Challenges” clinic will be held November 29th at Descanso Feed and Hay to benefit Garry and Ann McClintock. Garry, a famed saddlemaker in Descanso, was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident. Tindell’s Horse & Mule School is organizing the special one-day class, which will help riders learn how to use natural
NEWSMAKERS: EAST COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JERRY FAZIO
Listen to our interview with Jerry Fazio online now: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2019/August/Newsmaker-Jerry%20Fazio-final.mp3 October 9, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) Jerry Fazio, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego, sat down for an interview with East County Magazine Show host Miriam Raftery. In the interview, which originally aired on KNSJ 89.1 FM on Wednesday, he
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: OCTOBER 11-26
October 7, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) –This week’s Destination East County features an art show, a vintners’ harvest festival, a Fair Trade holiday sale, and the Pumpkin Express complete with a haunted train, among other attractions. Plus we’ll have a preview of some big events coming up later this month, from an Enchanted Garden Gala to the Borrego
“POOCH IN THE PARK” FUND DOG SHOW TO FEATURE DOGS (AND OWNERS) IN HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
October 11 Event to Benefit Canine Corners Dog Park in La Mesa October 9, 2014 (La Mesa)–Dog owners: Dress yourself and canine companion(s) in Halloween costume and come to the second annual “Pooch in the Park” Fun Dog Show to be held Saturday, October 11, from 9 am to noon at Canine Corners Dog Park in Harry Griffen Regional
HOMELAND SECURITY: HUNTER CLAIMS OF ISIS ARRESTS AT U.S. BORDER ARE “FALSE”
“The suggestion that individuals who have ties to ISIL have been apprehended at the Southwest border is categorically false, and not supported by any evidence.”–Marsha Catron, Homeland Security By Miriam Raftery October 8, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (R-El Cajon) is drawing flack on national news media for claiming on Fox News that
BLOOD MOON RISING
by Miriam Raftery October 8, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Tom Lemon snapped this dazzling shot of this morning’s blood moon, an unusual type of eclipse in which the moon appears red or orange. The red color of the moon is caused by a shadow cast by the earth. If you missed this morning’s sighting, two more blood
RED-CROWNED AMAZON PARROTS FLOCK TO OUR REGION
(Amazona Viridigenalis); also known as Green Cheeked Amazon, Mexican Red-Headed Parrot By Robert Gehr October 3, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–Native to Northeastern Mexico, and well established in San Diego’s East County, the Red Crowned Parrot is a gorgeous, yet extremely “vocal” bird. Sadly it is also on the endangered species list. Only an estimated 3,000 to 6,000 are
THRILLS FOR ALL AGES AT HAUNTFEST ON MAIN OCT. 24 IN EL CAJON
October 6, 2014 (El Cajon)–The 3rd Annual HauntFest on Main Street will take place on Friday, October 24 from 5 to 10 p.m. in downtown El Cajon. The annual family friendly event features live music on two stages by Mighty Untouchables, Fabulous Pelicans, and Ryan Hiller. A costume contest will be held on the Main Street State. There will also be expanded
2014 TASTE OF THE SUMMIT TICKETS NOW ON SALE
October 4, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – The North Mountain Wine Trail’s four wineries will be serving up wine pairings with gourmet dishes and live music during the “Taste of the Summit” event on Saturday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The four wineries are located within two miles of each other in the Warner Springs
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PUMPKIN EXPRESS ROLLS OUT OCT. 11-26
October 9, 2014 (Campo)–It’s “All aboard” the Pumpkin Express at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo. The 10th annual Halloween seasonal rides take place Saturday and Sunday from
SADDLEMAKER GARRY MCCLINTOCK INJURED IN ACCIDENT; BENEFIT PLANNED IN DESCANSO
October 9, 2014 (Descanso) – A “Trail Challenges” clinic will be held November 29th at Descanso Feed and Hay to benefit Garry and Ann McClintock. Garry, a famed saddlemaker
NEWSMAKERS: EAST COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JERRY FAZIO
Listen to our interview with Jerry Fazio online now: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2019/August/Newsmaker-Jerry%20Fazio-final.mp3 October 9, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) Jerry Fazio, executive director of the Boys & Girls
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: OCTOBER 11-26
October 7, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) –This week’s Destination East County features an art show, a vintners’ harvest festival, a Fair Trade holiday sale, and the Pumpkin Express
“POOCH IN THE PARK” FUND DOG SHOW TO FEATURE DOGS (AND OWNERS) IN HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
October 11 Event to Benefit Canine Corners Dog Park in La Mesa October 9, 2014 (La Mesa)–Dog owners: Dress yourself and canine companion(s) in Halloween costume and come to
HOMELAND SECURITY: HUNTER CLAIMS OF ISIS ARRESTS AT U.S. BORDER ARE “FALSE”
“The suggestion that individuals who have ties to ISIL have been apprehended at the Southwest border is categorically false, and not supported by any evidence.”–Marsha Catron, Homeland Security
BLOOD MOON RISING
by Miriam Raftery October 8, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Tom Lemon snapped this dazzling shot of this morning’s blood moon, an unusual type of eclipse in which
RED-CROWNED AMAZON PARROTS FLOCK TO OUR REGION
(Amazona Viridigenalis); also known as Green Cheeked Amazon, Mexican Red-Headed Parrot By Robert Gehr October 3, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–Native to Northeastern Mexico, and well established in San
THRILLS FOR ALL AGES AT HAUNTFEST ON MAIN OCT. 24 IN EL CAJON
October 6, 2014 (El Cajon)–The 3rd Annual HauntFest on Main Street will take place on Friday, October 24 from 5 to 10 p.m. in downtown El Cajon. The annual family
2014 TASTE OF THE SUMMIT TICKETS NOW ON SALE
October 4, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – The North Mountain Wine Trail’s four wineries will be serving up wine pairings with gourmet dishes and live music during the
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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