East County Magazine
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STAR PARTY AND FAMILY CAMPOUT AT OAK OASIS CAMPGROUND IN LAKESIDE JULY 25-26
July 8, 2014 (Lakeside) – At Oak Oasis Preserve Campground in Lakeside, a free family campout and star party will be held on Friday night, July 25 through Saturday July 26. You’re invited to join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association and park staff, using telescopes to view stars and planets from 8 to 10 p.m. If you
PINE VALLEY DAYS ROLLS OUT JULY 25 AND 26
July 14, 2014 (Pine Valley) – The mountain town of Pine Valley hosts its annual festivities on July 25 and 26. The fanfare begins on Friday night, July 25, with a deep pit barbecue from 5-8 p.m. and live music by Emerald River from 6-10 p.m. Then on Saturday, after a burtito breakfast at the Pine Valley Club
LES MISERABLES AT MOUNT HELIX
By Annie Crandall June 26, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s official! The cast for Christian Community Theater’s Les Miserables has been selected and the rehearsals have begun. This summer blockbuster will be staged atop Mount Helix (July 17 – August 2). With Directors Paul, Travis and Jason Russell as well as Musical Director Andrew Bearden, you will
BISTRO SIXTY HOSTS WINE DINNER JULY 18
July 12, 2014 (San Diego’s College Area) – Bistro Sixty, located on El Cajon Boulevard near San Diego State University, is hosting a wine dinner on July 18 feature a “decadent six-course dinner” along with Hill Family Estate wines. The 6-course dinner with pairings is a fixed price ($70/person plus tax & tip). Reservations are required. The menu
BULLS ONLY RODEO JULY 18 – 19 IN LAKESIDE
July 11, 2014 (Lakeside) –Bull riding, mutton bustin’ and wild horse racing are among the attractions slated for this weekends’ Bulls Only Rodeo at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. This event is produced by the Optimist Club of Lakeside to benefit charitable causes supported by the Optimists. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 619-443-2447. For more information,
SUMMER WINES: TASTING CLASS OFFERED AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE JULY 16 AND 23
July 11, 2014 (El Cajon) – East County Magazine’s new wine columnist and viticulture expert Don Rutkoff will conduct a two-week summer wine tasting class in the conservancy garden at Cuyamaca College from 6-8 p.m. on July 16 and 23. “White and rose wines are very popular during the summer and come from all over the world. Local wineries are
SAN DIEGO WINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL JULY 12 AT BERNARDO WINERY
July 11, 2014 (Rancho Bernardo)—Wine aficionados can sip and savor vintages from over 20 local wineries at the San Diego County Vintners Association Wine Festival, including many East County vintners. The event takes place Saturday, July 12 from 1-6 p.m. at the Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo. The event includes live music and a silent auction as well as
BAJA BLOG: POPOTLA FISHING VILLAGE – OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
By Susan A. Mahalick July 10, 2014 (Baja) – Many have heard of Puerto Nuevo as a lobster village, an adventure in eating experiences. Few have the same pleasure of knowing of Popotla, Km 33, just south of Baja Studios, there is an arch and a dirt road leading into a tiny village full of tiny eateries and curio
YOUR SONG, YOUR STORY: SYMPHONY OFFERS FREE PERFORMANCES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Programs July 15 at Kroc Theatre, July 16 at Embarcadero Marina Park South, and July 17 at Lincoln High School By Miriam Raftery Concert details and RSVP for free tickets: www.yoursongyourstory.org Listen Friday at 5 p.m. on KNSJ 89.1 FM to our radio interview with Leonor Perez, artistic projects manager, San Diego Symphony July 10, 2014 (San Diego)—The San
BORDER ANGELS LAUNCHES TEDDY BEAR DRIVE FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Photos by Maria Teresa Fernandez and Miriam Raftery July 10, 2014 (San Diego) – Border Angels, a nonprofit San Diego organization, has received over 10 tons of donated clothing, toys, diapers and food for the Central American refugee families coming to our region. Now the group has launched a teddy bear drive to “share the love with our refugee
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STAR PARTY AND FAMILY CAMPOUT AT OAK OASIS CAMPGROUND IN LAKESIDE JULY 25-26
July 8, 2014 (Lakeside) – At Oak Oasis Preserve Campground in Lakeside, a free family campout and star party will be held on Friday night, July 25 through Saturday
PINE VALLEY DAYS ROLLS OUT JULY 25 AND 26
July 14, 2014 (Pine Valley) – The mountain town of Pine Valley hosts its annual festivities on July 25 and 26. The fanfare begins on Friday night, July
LES MISERABLES AT MOUNT HELIX
By Annie Crandall June 26, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s official! The cast for Christian Community Theater’s Les Miserables has been selected and the rehearsals have begun.
BISTRO SIXTY HOSTS WINE DINNER JULY 18
July 12, 2014 (San Diego’s College Area) – Bistro Sixty, located on El Cajon Boulevard near San Diego State University, is hosting a wine dinner on July 18
BULLS ONLY RODEO JULY 18 – 19 IN LAKESIDE
July 11, 2014 (Lakeside) –Bull riding, mutton bustin’ and wild horse racing are among the attractions slated for this weekends’ Bulls Only Rodeo at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds.
SUMMER WINES: TASTING CLASS OFFERED AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE JULY 16 AND 23
July 11, 2014 (El Cajon) – East County Magazine’s new wine columnist and viticulture expert Don Rutkoff will conduct a two-week summer wine tasting class in the conservancy garden at
SAN DIEGO WINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL JULY 12 AT BERNARDO WINERY
July 11, 2014 (Rancho Bernardo)—Wine aficionados can sip and savor vintages from over 20 local wineries at the San Diego County Vintners Association Wine Festival, including many East County
BAJA BLOG: POPOTLA FISHING VILLAGE – OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
By Susan A. Mahalick July 10, 2014 (Baja) – Many have heard of Puerto Nuevo as a lobster village, an adventure in eating experiences. Few have the same pleasure
YOUR SONG, YOUR STORY: SYMPHONY OFFERS FREE PERFORMANCES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Programs July 15 at Kroc Theatre, July 16 at Embarcadero Marina Park South, and July 17 at Lincoln High School By Miriam Raftery Concert details and RSVP for free
BORDER ANGELS LAUNCHES TEDDY BEAR DRIVE FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Photos by Maria Teresa Fernandez and Miriam Raftery July 10, 2014 (San Diego) – Border Angels, a nonprofit San Diego organization, has received over 10 tons of donated clothing,
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