East County Magazine
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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR OCT. 26 AT MISSION TRAILS
October 16, 2013 (San Diego’s East County ) — The Third Annual Family Friendly Halloween Spooktacular will be presented by renowned storytellers Cynthia Griffin and Mary Holma from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Mission Trails Regional Park Amphitheater. Children are encouraged to come in costume, and each child will receive a bag of Halloween treats. The family-friendly Spooktacular
BOO! SDBA FALL FESTIVAL & HOWL-O-WEEN CONTEST OCTOBER 19
October 16, 2013 (Alpine) – The San Diego Business Associates presents Fall Festival October 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Albertsons Parking Lot, 2955 Alpine Blvd., Alpine. This free family friendly event will benefit The Heights Charter School. Come out and enjoy children’s entertainment & games, silent auction, food and local merchants. The highlight of the
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BOBCAT ON THE PROWL
By Miriam Raftery October 15, 2013 (Descanso) – Debbie Ekhaml had just finished a horseback ride near Descanso and was eating lunch shortly after noon recently when a surprise visitor emerged. “This beautiful male Bobcat appeared and caught a gopher while we quietly sat under an oak and watched,” she told ECM. “ He hung around for about 50
‘ONCE IN A BLUE MOON’ IN LAKESIDE ON OCTOBER 20
October 12, 2013 (Lakeside) – Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy’s Once in a Blue Moon Dinner and Auction will take place October 20 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Hazy Meadow Ranch, 15466 El Monte Road, Lakeside. Discover the beauty of El Monte valley while enjoying live entertainment, sipping cocktails and eating Santa Maria Style barbeque. The Live Auction will
20TH ANNUAL ALPINE FIRE DEPT. OPEN HOUSE ON OCTOBER 19
October 12, 2013 (Alpine) – The Alpine firefighters will be holding their 20th Annual Open House on October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1364 Tavern Rd., Alpine. It will be a fun day for the whole family with Fire K9 Pyro, Smokey the Bear, McGruff the crime dog and Sparky the fire dog. The kids can
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK HOSTS APPLE FESTIVAL OCT. 27
October 12, 2013 (Palomar) — Palomar Mountain State Park’ invites the public to its 3rd Annual “Apple Festival”, Sunday October 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free to the park for this fun and educational occasion. The Park has apple trees planted by homesteading pioneers over 100 years ago–and they’re still producing
GARDENING SAN DIEGO STYLE: PLANTSTRAVAGANZA NOV. 2
Dorcas E. Utter Butterfly Pavilion and diverse plant sale at Water Conservation Garden October 11, 2013 (Rancho San Diego) — Considering fall and winter as prime gardening months would be scoffed at in many parts of the United States, but not in San Diego, with its Mediterranean climate characterized by mild-to-cool wet winters, and warm-to-hot dry
BARBECUES TO FIRE UP OCT. 20 AT SPRING VALLEY TAILGATE AND BBQ FESTIVAL
The Fourth Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival will take place on Sunday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Troy Street between Bancroft Avenue and Central Avenue, Initiated by the Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce and Cali Comfort Restaurant, the goal of the festival is to raise money youth sports programs in Spring Valley. Organizers hope
GOVERNOR VETOES BILL THAT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED LEGAL RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS TO SERVE ON JURIES
By Miriam Raftery October 7, 2013 (Sacramento) – Governor Jerry Brown today vetoed Assembly Bill 1401, which would have allowed permanent lawful residents who are not citizens to serve on juries. “Jury service, like voting, is quintessentially a prerogative and responsibility of citizenship,” Brown wrote in his veto message. “This bill would permit lawful permanent residents who are not
EL CAJON INVITES YOU TO FIRE EXPO OCTOBER 12
El Cajon’s Fire Safety Expo Is October 12 October 6, 2013 (El Cajon) — It’s all about safety at the annual El Cajon Fire Safety Expo on Saturday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 100 E. Lexington Avenue. This event celebrates Fire Prevention Week and brings to the community a wide variety of safety and health
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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR OCT. 26 AT MISSION TRAILS
October 16, 2013 (San Diego’s East County ) — The Third Annual Family Friendly Halloween Spooktacular will be presented by renowned storytellers Cynthia Griffin and Mary Holma from 6:30
BOO! SDBA FALL FESTIVAL & HOWL-O-WEEN CONTEST OCTOBER 19
October 16, 2013 (Alpine) – The San Diego Business Associates presents Fall Festival October 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Albertsons Parking Lot, 2955 Alpine Blvd.,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BOBCAT ON THE PROWL
By Miriam Raftery October 15, 2013 (Descanso) – Debbie Ekhaml had just finished a horseback ride near Descanso and was eating lunch shortly after noon recently when a surprise
‘ONCE IN A BLUE MOON’ IN LAKESIDE ON OCTOBER 20
October 12, 2013 (Lakeside) – Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy’s Once in a Blue Moon Dinner and Auction will take place October 20 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Hazy
20TH ANNUAL ALPINE FIRE DEPT. OPEN HOUSE ON OCTOBER 19
October 12, 2013 (Alpine) – The Alpine firefighters will be holding their 20th Annual Open House on October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1364 Tavern Rd.,
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK HOSTS APPLE FESTIVAL OCT. 27
October 12, 2013 (Palomar) — Palomar Mountain State Park’ invites the public to its 3rd Annual “Apple Festival”, Sunday October 27th from 11:00 a.m. to
GARDENING SAN DIEGO STYLE: PLANTSTRAVAGANZA NOV. 2
Dorcas E. Utter Butterfly Pavilion and diverse plant sale at Water Conservation Garden October 11, 2013 (Rancho San Diego) — Considering fall and winter as prime
BARBECUES TO FIRE UP OCT. 20 AT SPRING VALLEY TAILGATE AND BBQ FESTIVAL
The Fourth Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival will take place on Sunday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Troy Street between Bancroft Avenue and Central
GOVERNOR VETOES BILL THAT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED LEGAL RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS TO SERVE ON JURIES
By Miriam Raftery October 7, 2013 (Sacramento) – Governor Jerry Brown today vetoed Assembly Bill 1401, which would have allowed permanent lawful residents who are not citizens to serve
EL CAJON INVITES YOU TO FIRE EXPO OCTOBER 12
El Cajon’s Fire Safety Expo Is October 12 October 6, 2013 (El Cajon) — It’s all about safety at the annual El Cajon Fire Safety Expo on Saturday, October
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