East County Magazine
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CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED 20TH ANNIVERSARY 2014/2015 SEASON
July 1, 2014 (Escondido)–California Center for the Arts, Escondido (the Center) reaches a major milestone this year, celebrating its 20th Anniversary season with an exceptional line-up of acclaimed performers, including The Blind Boys of Alabama, Garrison Keillor, Merle Haggard, Pink Martini, Jake Shimabukuro, Harlem Gospel Choir, Whose Live Anyway, La Santa Cecilia, Kathleen Madigan, Pilobolus, Peking Acrobats, Jazzreach with
JULIAN FOURTH OF JULY PARADE CANCELLED DUE TO FIRE
July 3, 2014 (Julian) – The Julian 4th of July Parade has been cancelled due to the brush fire burning in the area, the CHP advised late today. However the American Legion BBQ will still be held. June 24, 2014 (Julian)–With pre- and post-parade events, there’s something for everyone at the Julian Fourth of July Parade 2014. The
TASHI – THE TIBETAN CENTER DOG
By Mimi Pollack July 2, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – There is an old expression about a boy and his dog, but in this case it is a Tibetan spiritual teacher and his dog, Tashi, a nine year old Pomeranian, and the resident dog at the Drikung Kyobpa Choling [DKC] Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center in Escondido, CA. DKC
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS, EVENTS, AND ATTRACTIONS FOR JULY 4 – JULY 6, 2014
Plus previews of coming attractions by Ariele Johannson July 2, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County has a run-down on 4th of July festivities throughout our inland region. No need to fight traffic to watch fireworks at the beach when you can choose from an array of venues right here in East County—where our cities and
BREW BEAT: WORLD CLASS BEER ON TAP IN EL CAJON
By Ed Barrenas July 2, 2014 (El Cajon)–Micro-brewing is catching on around the nation, but if you don’t have the means to visit microbreweries in other states, or even if fine local breweries just seem too far out of the way, head to The Downtown Cafe in the heart of downtown El Cajon. Already boasting what I consider to
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: MAD HATTER WINE TASTING ON MT. HELIX
By Miriam Raftery July 2, 2014 (Mt. Helix) – It was a very important date for guests at the Mad Hatter wine tasting party hosted by vintner Stephanie Young and Laurie Delaney at the Manor Vineyard on Mt. Helix. Prizes were awarded for best costumes as guests mixed, mingled, munched appetizers and savored vintages brought by guests. Vineyard
IRAQ VIDEO: BEFORE THE WAR
East County News Service July 2, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Ben Kalasho, president of the East County Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce, has posted a video on his Facebook page to show what Iraq was like before the war and the violence currently tearing the nation apart. He writes, “A lot of people always ask me what IRAQ
4TH OF JULY PICNIC AT ALPINE VIEW LODGE TO BENEFIT ALZHEIMER’S
July 2, 2014 (Alpine) –Team Alpiners will celebrate our nation’s birth while hosting a fundraising barbecue and bake sale from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Alpine View Lodge, 973 Arnold Way in Alpine. “We will be grilling up an all American menu of Burgers, Dogs and Ribs with all the fixin’s. We plan on spreading out all
BACK COUNTRY WINE PAIRING AT JEREMY’S ON THE HILL JULY 4 IN JULIAN
June 29, 2014 (Julian) – In the historic gold rush town of Julian, the 4th of July starts with a parade and American Legion barbecue. Guests are invited to finish up a day in the mountains at Jeremy’s on the Hill, where a Backcountry wine pairing dinner will be held featuring organic, local produce from Sage Mountain Farms and
A LAVENDER AND WINE EXPERIENCE: JULY 23 AT RAMONA RANCH WINERY
July 1, 2014 (Ramona) – What could be finer than to savor a “Lavender and Wine Experience” plus catered delicacies? Ramona Ranch Winery, Trezette’s Catering and Volcan Vista Farm invites you to “evoke your sensations” and meet the farmer, wine maker and chef on Wednesday evening, July 23 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Learn about growing Lavender
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CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED 20TH ANNIVERSARY 2014/2015 SEASON
July 1, 2014 (Escondido)–California Center for the Arts, Escondido (the Center) reaches a major milestone this year, celebrating its 20th Anniversary season with an exceptional line-up of acclaimed performers,
JULIAN FOURTH OF JULY PARADE CANCELLED DUE TO FIRE
July 3, 2014 (Julian) – The Julian 4th of July Parade has been cancelled due to the brush fire burning in the area, the CHP advised late today.
TASHI – THE TIBETAN CENTER DOG
By Mimi Pollack July 2, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – There is an old expression about a boy and his dog, but in this case it is a
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS, EVENTS, AND ATTRACTIONS FOR JULY 4 – JULY 6, 2014
Plus previews of coming attractions by Ariele Johannson July 2, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County has a run-down on 4th of July festivities throughout our
BREW BEAT: WORLD CLASS BEER ON TAP IN EL CAJON
By Ed Barrenas July 2, 2014 (El Cajon)–Micro-brewing is catching on around the nation, but if you don’t have the means to visit microbreweries in other states, or even
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: MAD HATTER WINE TASTING ON MT. HELIX
By Miriam Raftery July 2, 2014 (Mt. Helix) – It was a very important date for guests at the Mad Hatter wine tasting party hosted by vintner Stephanie
IRAQ VIDEO: BEFORE THE WAR
East County News Service July 2, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Ben Kalasho, president of the East County Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce, has posted a video on his
4TH OF JULY PICNIC AT ALPINE VIEW LODGE TO BENEFIT ALZHEIMER’S
July 2, 2014 (Alpine) –Team Alpiners will celebrate our nation’s birth while hosting a fundraising barbecue and bake sale from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Alpine View
BACK COUNTRY WINE PAIRING AT JEREMY’S ON THE HILL JULY 4 IN JULIAN
June 29, 2014 (Julian) – In the historic gold rush town of Julian, the 4th of July starts with a parade and American Legion barbecue. Guests are invited to
A LAVENDER AND WINE EXPERIENCE: JULY 23 AT RAMONA RANCH WINERY
July 1, 2014 (Ramona) – What could be finer than to savor a “Lavender and Wine Experience” plus catered delicacies? Ramona Ranch Winery, Trezette’s Catering and Volcan
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