East County Magazine
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ANIMAL’S ADVOCATE: DR. GARY WEITZMAN, SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
By Mimi Pollack August 14, 2014 (San Diego)–The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Humane as “being marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals.” This is a good description of Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society and co-host of Animal House on NPR. Giving back to society and helping animals in need has
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS AUGUST 13-30
By Miriam Raftery August 12, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes some festive options for these hot August nights, from concerts to a dive-in movie. Major charitable events are also taking place including a fashion show to benefit disabled adults in East County and an art lovers night atop Mt. Helix. Plus we’ll
GET HELP FIXING UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Source: County News Service Photo: Funds paid for new playground equipment at Campo Community Center Park. August 11, 2014(San Diego’s East County)–Want to help improve your neighborhood over the next five years? Meetings set for Sept. 23 and 25 in Ramona, Spring Valley, Fallbrook and National City are set for the public to learn about programs and grants available
FASHION SHOW AUGUST 16 BENEFITS ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S
August 12, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–The 37th Haute with Heart Fashion Show will be held on August 16 to benefit disabled adult programs for St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center in El Cajon. This year’s show will be held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, featuring boutique shopping, live and silent auctions, opportunity drawings and a performance from the Center’s
ROCK CHURCH PLAN TO LEASE EAST COUNTY PERFORMING ART CENTER ON COUNCIL AGENDAY TODAY
By Miriam Raftery August 12, 2014 (El Cajon)—El Cajon’s City Council will vote at today’s 3 p.m. meeting on directing staff to pursue a draft final agreement with Rock Church for establishing a partial lease of the East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC). The deal would also authorize Rock Church to lease land adjacent to the theater to construct
TRAGEDY AND COMEDY: THE THEATRE OF A LIFE
By Ron Logan Caption: On his 49th birthday, Alex contemplates his own mortality, August 3, 2014. Photo by Ron Logan. August 9, 2014 (San Diego)–He should be dead. Alex Bosworth should be dead. One hospital had already written him off, essentially signing his death warrant. With only six weeks left to live and no chance of survival, he
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
August 10, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – Robert Gehr snapped this photo(s) during National Night Out on August 5 at the El Cajon Police Department. “Low civilian turnout was a bit disappointing, yet that meant no crowds,” he writes. “Games for the kids, face painting as well. SWAT display, mini fire truck rides, hot dogs, Sheriff mounted patrol,
VISIONARY SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” AUG. 14-23
August 10, 2014 (San Diego)—Chidren at the Visionary School for the Performing Arts presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Visionary Performance Space (7202 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, 92115) on August 14-16 and August 21-23. Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s family musical centers around the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.
PRESIDENT LAUNCHES AIR STRIKES AGAINST IRAQI TERRORISTS TO HALT “GENOCIDE”
By Miriam Raftery Photo: President Obama meets with national security advisors on August 7 (WhiteHouse.gov) August 8, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – U.S. fighter jets today dropped two 500-pound bombs on terrorists’ artillery that were being used to attack Kurdish forces in Irbil, the capitol of the Kurdish province in Iraq. In addition, U.S. planes dropped humanitarian relief
SOMALI BANTU ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA DISCUSSES ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ASKS FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS AND PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES
By Janis Russell August 7, 2014 (San Diego)- At the July 31 Somali Bantu Association of America board meeting, president and CEO, Said Abiyow, told ECM he is specifically looking for more volunteers to help promote events and they also hope to promote themselves. The mission of Somali Bantu Association is to advocate on behalf of the Somali Bantu
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ANIMAL’S ADVOCATE: DR. GARY WEITZMAN, SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
By Mimi Pollack August 14, 2014 (San Diego)–The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Humane as “being marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals.” This is a good description
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS AUGUST 13-30
By Miriam Raftery August 12, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes some festive options for these hot August nights, from concerts to a
GET HELP FIXING UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Source: County News Service Photo: Funds paid for new playground equipment at Campo Community Center Park. August 11, 2014(San Diego’s East County)–Want to help improve your neighborhood over the
FASHION SHOW AUGUST 16 BENEFITS ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S
August 12, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–The 37th Haute with Heart Fashion Show will be held on August 16 to benefit disabled adult programs for St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center
ROCK CHURCH PLAN TO LEASE EAST COUNTY PERFORMING ART CENTER ON COUNCIL AGENDAY TODAY
By Miriam Raftery August 12, 2014 (El Cajon)—El Cajon’s City Council will vote at today’s 3 p.m. meeting on directing staff to pursue a draft final agreement with Rock
TRAGEDY AND COMEDY: THE THEATRE OF A LIFE
By Ron Logan Caption: On his 49th birthday, Alex contemplates his own mortality, August 3, 2014. Photo by Ron Logan. August 9, 2014 (San Diego)–He should be dead.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
August 10, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – Robert Gehr snapped this photo(s) during National Night Out on August 5 at the El Cajon Police Department. “Low civilian turnout
VISIONARY SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” AUG. 14-23
August 10, 2014 (San Diego)—Chidren at the Visionary School for the Performing Arts presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Visionary Performance Space (7202 El Cajon Blvd,
PRESIDENT LAUNCHES AIR STRIKES AGAINST IRAQI TERRORISTS TO HALT “GENOCIDE”
By Miriam Raftery Photo: President Obama meets with national security advisors on August 7 (WhiteHouse.gov) August 8, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – U.S. fighter jets today dropped two
SOMALI BANTU ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA DISCUSSES ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ASKS FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS AND PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES
By Janis Russell August 7, 2014 (San Diego)- At the July 31 Somali Bantu Association of America board meeting, president and CEO, Said Abiyow, told ECM he is specifically
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