East County Magazine
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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
SOMETHING TO SQUAWK ABOUT: WILD PARROT PRESENTATION AUG. 12 IN CREST
August 7, 2014 (Crest) – SoCal Parrot will be having a presentation at the Crest Library on August 12th at 6 p.m. including a discussion and insight into the wild parrots of Southern California, conservation status, how wild parrots came to the U.S. & how to help. For more information on the event, contact the Crest Library at 619
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ANOTHER SECRET STREAM
August 7, 2014 (Borrego Springs) – Tom Lemon sent in these photos of a “secret stream”, along with this description: “I hadn’t visited this stream in many years. Me and my sons went to Cuyamaca for brunch on Father’s Day and then down Banner Grade to Borrego Springs. The weather was a bit like today with mild temps and
LOCAL CHURCH HOSTS BORDER CHILDREN FORUM: AUGUST 17 IN LA MESA
Church launches drive to save lives, help children fleeing violence “Jesus himself was a refugee, who with his family fled to a foreign as an infant.” –Rev. Kaji Dousa Hear our interview with Doug Brunson from UCCLM: http://www.kiwi6.com/file/gvviv3lgb6 View or sign a petition to help the children: http://tableucc.com/witness/sign-the-petition-central-american-refugee-crisis/ By Miriam Raftery August 7, 2014 (La Mesa)—United Church of
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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
SOMETHING TO SQUAWK ABOUT: WILD PARROT PRESENTATION AUG. 12 IN CREST
August 7, 2014 (Crest) – SoCal Parrot will be having a presentation at the Crest Library on August 12th at 6 p.m. including a discussion and insight into the
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ANOTHER SECRET STREAM
August 7, 2014 (Borrego Springs) – Tom Lemon sent in these photos of a “secret stream”, along with this description: “I hadn’t visited this stream in many years. Me
LOCAL CHURCH HOSTS BORDER CHILDREN FORUM: AUGUST 17 IN LA MESA
Church launches drive to save lives, help children fleeing violence “Jesus himself was a refugee, who with his family fled to a foreign as an infant.” –Rev. Kaji Dousa
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