East County Magazine
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SMALL, LOCAL WINERIES CONCERNED ABOUT PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT
By Sharon Penny County Contends Amendments Will Clarify Existing Ordinance; Wineries See Restrictions with Major Impacts January 23, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–The County of San Diego held a Tiered Winery Ordinance Workshop on January 17 in an effort to discuss and solicit feedback from the public on its draft zoning ordinance amendments that will affect local wineries. More
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CARRIZO GORGE
January 23, 2014 (Carrizo Gorge) – Laurie Baker sent photos taken while hiking at the rugged Carrizo Gorge in McCain Valley, near the site of a planned industrial wind facility. Her images show the dramatic rock formations that make this area one of the most spectacular scenic vistas in San Diego’s East County. A highlight of the day
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION JANUARY 25 AT RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY
January 22, 2014 (Lakeside) – Riverview Elementary School and the Lakeside Union School District will host a Chinese New Year celebration ushering in the Year of the Horse. Festivities will be held on Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Activities include professional lion dancing, a Chinese cultural show by the Confucius Institute, students performing songs and
BACH COLLEGIUM SAN DIEGO MENTORS SDSU CHORAL STUDENTS IN PERFORMANCES OF BACH MOTETS FEB 7-8
Program Includes Motets from the Florilegium Portense, Bach Motets, and Contemporary Works January 17, 2014 (San Diego)–Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), the city’s premier early music performance ensemble, will collaborate with the San Diego State University Chamber Choir for performances on February 7 and 8, 2014. While Bach maintained a backbreaking schedule producing weekly cantatas for his church, the
LA MESA AND SANTEE SEEK PAGEANT CONTESTANTS
January 15, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — On March 7, the cities of La Mesa and Santee will hold their annual Miss La Mesa and Miss Santee Pageants. Pageant organizers are currently seeking outgoing residents ages 13-26 to participate in a program that has been a tradition in the cities since the late 1960’s and includes a mentoring
WEEKEND GETAWAYS: BARONA RESORT, LAKESIDE
By Miriam Raftery January 15, 2014 (Lakeside) – If you’re looking for a place to getaway from the hustle and bustle of city living without traveling far away, consider a stay at one of San Diego County’s local Native American resorts. Recently, I won a vacation to Barona Resort & Casino in a prize drawing at the La Mesa
CURTAIN RISES JANUARY 23-26 AT BORREGO SPRINGS FILM FESTIVAL
January 15, 2014 (Borrego Springs) -– With the help of Borrego Springs volunteers, a retired California State Park Ranger will watch his dream come true January 23 – 26 when the curtain goes up on the first Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival. Fred Jee, a former ranger at the Anza Borrego State Park, started collecting historical data of movies
ALPINE TURNS PINK TO SUPPORT TODDLER WITH NEUROBLASTOMA
Block party fundraiser planned Saturday, January 11; more events planned “I couldn’t hold back the tears…It’s amazing to think you have an entire community supporting us and loving us so deeply.” –Bree Rowand By Janis Mork, Sharon A. Penny, and Miriam Raftery January 10, 2014 (Alpine) — Anyone who has been to Alpine in the last week has
‘TIS THE SEASON TO VISIT ANZA BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK
By Miriam Raftery January 9, 2014 (Anza Borrego) — Late winter and early spring are the prime seasons to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State park, when the weather is mild enough for savoing outdoor hikes through rugged and beautiful terrain. There are also many activities coming up from hikes to cultural events — and several organizations offering activities besides the Park
ARRIBA! BALLET FOLKLORICO PERFORMANCES IN LEMON GROVE
By Ariele Johannsen January 9, 2014 (Lemon Grove)–Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan will be presenting free Sunday Zapateados on several dates from January to August this year at the Muevete Dance Studio in Lemon Grove. These presentations also provide information about the sampler or cuadro of dances performed, usually from one of the 32 regions of Mexico in each performance.
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SMALL, LOCAL WINERIES CONCERNED ABOUT PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT
By Sharon Penny County Contends Amendments Will Clarify Existing Ordinance; Wineries See Restrictions with Major Impacts January 23, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–The County of San Diego held a
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CARRIZO GORGE
January 23, 2014 (Carrizo Gorge) – Laurie Baker sent photos taken while hiking at the rugged Carrizo Gorge in McCain Valley, near the site of a planned industrial wind
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION JANUARY 25 AT RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY
January 22, 2014 (Lakeside) – Riverview Elementary School and the Lakeside Union School District will host a Chinese New Year celebration ushering in the Year of the Horse. Festivities
BACH COLLEGIUM SAN DIEGO MENTORS SDSU CHORAL STUDENTS IN PERFORMANCES OF BACH MOTETS FEB 7-8
Program Includes Motets from the Florilegium Portense, Bach Motets, and Contemporary Works January 17, 2014 (San Diego)–Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), the city’s premier early music performance ensemble, will
LA MESA AND SANTEE SEEK PAGEANT CONTESTANTS
January 15, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — On March 7, the cities of La Mesa and Santee will hold their annual Miss La Mesa and Miss Santee Pageants.
WEEKEND GETAWAYS: BARONA RESORT, LAKESIDE
By Miriam Raftery January 15, 2014 (Lakeside) – If you’re looking for a place to getaway from the hustle and bustle of city living without traveling far away, consider
CURTAIN RISES JANUARY 23-26 AT BORREGO SPRINGS FILM FESTIVAL
January 15, 2014 (Borrego Springs) -– With the help of Borrego Springs volunteers, a retired California State Park Ranger will watch his dream come true January 23 – 26
ALPINE TURNS PINK TO SUPPORT TODDLER WITH NEUROBLASTOMA
Block party fundraiser planned Saturday, January 11; more events planned “I couldn’t hold back the tears…It’s amazing to think you have an entire community supporting us and loving us
‘TIS THE SEASON TO VISIT ANZA BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK
By Miriam Raftery January 9, 2014 (Anza Borrego) — Late winter and early spring are the prime seasons to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State park, when the weather is mild enough
ARRIBA! BALLET FOLKLORICO PERFORMANCES IN LEMON GROVE
By Ariele Johannsen January 9, 2014 (Lemon Grove)–Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan will be presenting free Sunday Zapateados on several dates from January to August this year at the Muevete
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