East County Magazine
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DON’T PACK A PEST IN YOUR LUGGAGE
December 23, 2013 (San Diego) – If you love California’s agricultural products — our fruits, nuts, veggies, chicken, eggs and pork chops — the County Agricuiltural Department has this reminder for you: don’t pack a pest in your luggage! The holiday season is also the season for traveling. And we should all do our best to protect the California agricultural
PARDEE HOMES DONATES $5,000 TO SANTEE SANTAS FOR LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED
December 23, 2013 (Santee) – As part of its commitment to the communities in which it builds, Pardee Homes announced on December 18 a $5,000 contribution to the Santee Santas Foundation to purchase food, toys and flowers for local families and seniors this holiday season. The grant, made possible through Pardee’s parent company, Weyerhaeuser, will help support the Santee
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS—IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery December 23, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) — ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through East County, not a creature was stirring, not even a coyote… Click here to listen to “’A Visit From St. Nicholas in East County”, our special audio presentation–including what residents in our mountains, deserts, rural and urban areas may
NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN EAST COUNTY
By Nadin Abbott December 22, 2013 (East County) If you’re looking for some festive ways to ring in the New Year, you don’t have to head to the East Coast, since East County has plenty of celebrations–from New York-style parties to gourmet dinners, concerts, an art show, and more. Viejas Resort is offering an evening of fire and ice, with
CELEBRATING THE SEASON: THANKS TO OUR READERS
December 19, 2013 (Mount Helix) — Our “Feasting and Merrymaking” party was a rousing success. Thanks to all of you who joined in celebrating the holiday season as we continued our tradition of giving back to our community of readers. (Note: If you wish to receive invitations for our future events, including our upcoming Mardi Gras party, be sure
INTERNATIONAL SKATING CHAMPION HEADLINES KROC ICE HOLIDAY SHOW
By Miriam Raftery December 19, 2013 (San Diego) — Christopher Caluza, Philippine national champion, performed as the grand finale at last night’s holiday ice show at the Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center Ice Arena. The show also included performances by skating school students, from tots to senior citizens. Caluza got his start training at local ice rinks
WINTER SOLSTICE HIKE DEC. 20
A Winter Solstice hike up Cowles Mountain will be held on Friday, December 20th from 6 to 8 a.m. will be led by a Mission Trails Regional Park trail guide. Participants can bundle up for this pre-dawn walk up Cowles Mountain to visit a Kumeyaay spiritual site and observe the phenomenon of rising sun rays visually split in half by distant
TURKEY GIVEAWAY TODAY
December 19, 2013 (San Diego)–This Thursday December 19th, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Neighborhood Market Association will be donating 200 turkeys to families in need this holiday season. “The holiday season is one where we all come together and help those who are less fortunate,” said Mark Arabo, president and CEO of the Neighborhood Market Association. “We are happy
GIFTS FROM THE EAST: OUR 2013 HOLIDAY GUIDE TO GIFT ITEMS UNIQUE TO EAST COUNTY
December 19, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Looking for some unique gifts for those on your holiday shopping list? Here are some gift ideas that are made or located right here in East County, so you can support our local economy while delighting your friends and family. KUMEYAAY POTS: The Mission Trails Regional Park Gift Shop carries a
HELP SENIORS IN NEED WITH M.O.M. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
December 17, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – This holiday season, More on the Menu, or MOM, is asking San Diego County residents to step up to the plate — the salad plate — to help senior citizens in our region. MOM is a non-profit program that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables to local, homebound senior neighbors across San
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DON’T PACK A PEST IN YOUR LUGGAGE
December 23, 2013 (San Diego) – If you love California’s agricultural products — our fruits, nuts, veggies, chicken, eggs and pork chops — the County Agricuiltural Department has this
PARDEE HOMES DONATES $5,000 TO SANTEE SANTAS FOR LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED
December 23, 2013 (Santee) – As part of its commitment to the communities in which it builds, Pardee Homes announced on December 18 a $5,000 contribution to the Santee
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS—IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery December 23, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) — ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through East County, not a creature was stirring, not even
NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN EAST COUNTY
By Nadin Abbott December 22, 2013 (East County) If you’re looking for some festive ways to ring in the New Year, you don’t have to head to the East Coast,
CELEBRATING THE SEASON: THANKS TO OUR READERS
December 19, 2013 (Mount Helix) — Our “Feasting and Merrymaking” party was a rousing success. Thanks to all of you who joined in celebrating the holiday season as we
INTERNATIONAL SKATING CHAMPION HEADLINES KROC ICE HOLIDAY SHOW
By Miriam Raftery December 19, 2013 (San Diego) — Christopher Caluza, Philippine national champion, performed as the grand finale at last night’s holiday ice show at the Ray
WINTER SOLSTICE HIKE DEC. 20
A Winter Solstice hike up Cowles Mountain will be held on Friday, December 20th from 6 to 8 a.m. will be led by a Mission Trails Regional Park trail guide. Participants
TURKEY GIVEAWAY TODAY
December 19, 2013 (San Diego)–This Thursday December 19th, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Neighborhood Market Association will be donating 200 turkeys to families in need this holiday season. “The
GIFTS FROM THE EAST: OUR 2013 HOLIDAY GUIDE TO GIFT ITEMS UNIQUE TO EAST COUNTY
December 19, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Looking for some unique gifts for those on your holiday shopping list? Here are some gift ideas that are made or located
HELP SENIORS IN NEED WITH M.O.M. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
December 17, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – This holiday season, More on the Menu, or MOM, is asking San Diego County residents to step up to the plate
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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