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ART GONE WILD IN JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS
By Miriam Raftery September 11, 2013 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – “The people of this town came together,” said famed sculptor Ricardo Breceda after hoisting a 1200-pound metallic rattlesnake sculpture into place in front of the Jacumba Community Park. Best known for his larger-than-life sculptures of present and prehistoric wildlife in the Anza-Borrego desert, Breceda yesterday sold additional sculptures to
ALL FORE R.E.C. GOLF TOURNAMENT AT SYCUAN SEPTEMBER 20
September 10, 2013 (El Cajon) – The 15th Annual All Fore R.E.C Golf Tournament, Dinner & Auction is September 20 at the Sycuan Golf Resort, 3007 Dehesa Rd., El Cajon. The Shotgun Start is at 12 p.m. This event is presented by the City of El Cajon Recreation Department and Crest Kiwanis Club to support recreational activities for East
LA MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S NEXT 2013 HISTORY ROUNDTABLE LECTURE IS SEPT. 28
September 10, 2013 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Historical Society will continue it free History Roundtable Series for 2013 with a presentation on the architectural heritage of La Mesa titled “Emmor Brooke Weaver: Pioneer Architect”. The presentation featuring Alexander D. Bevil, a historian with California State Parks, will be held on September 28 at 10 a.m. at Grossmont Healthcare
“ROUND-UP AT THE RANCH’ NETWORKING MIXER SEPT. 18
September 10, 2013 (Alpine) – Lions Tigers & Bears is hosting a networking mixer on September 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors will be able to network with local businesses, visit the big cats and bears and enjoy food beverages and entertainment. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased here or by calling 619-659-8078 and
4TH ANNUAL CHALDEAN FESTIVAL IN EL CAJON SEPT. 14 & 15
September 10, 2013 (El Cajon) – The 4th Annual Chaldean Festival well be held at Centennial Plaza in El Cajon on September 14 & 15 from 5 – 10 p.m. This free event features music, dance, food, games and vendor booths. There will also be a raffle for a Sports Car. All are welcome to this event sponsored by the
“TRACK TRAILS” SMARTPHONE APP FROM PARKS AND RECREATION TURNS ORDINARY HIKES INTO ADVENTURES FOR KIDS
September 10, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Combine kids’ love of electronics with the outdoors, throw in some prizes and an online nature journal and just like that, you have them outside discovering the beauty of nature. That’s the concept behind TRACK Trails, a new system that County Parks and Recreation is bringing to California and the west
SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY BRANCH’S 8TH ANNUAL FIESTA SEPT. 21
September 7, 2013 (Spring Valley) – The San Diego County Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the 8th annual Spring Valley Library Fiesta on Sept. 21 from 1 – 4 p.m, at the Spring Valley Library, 836 Kempton Street. The Fiesta will offer free entertainment and activities for all ages. Musical entertainment will be provided by Rondalla de San Diego,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EXTREME STORM SHOTS
September 7, 2013 (Mount Laguna) — Retired Fire Captain Greg Bishop sent us these photos taken during yesterday’s extreme storms by the National Science Foundation’s HPWREN camera atop Mt. Laguna, a project of the University of California, San Diego. (http://hpwren.ucsd.edu) The first image, taken to the west, shows heavy rainfall advancing south to
BIG LEE HOUSE HAWAIIAN LUAU SEPTEMBER 14
August 28, 2013 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Historical Society hosts its Big Lee House Hawaiian Luau on September 14 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. under the stars and twinkling lights of the Gazebo Courtyard at the H. Lee House, 3205 Olive, Lemon Grove. The festivities will include island music, feasting, hula dancing and the dramatic spectacle of
“SUSTAIN LA MESA” ENVIRONMENTAL FESTIVAL SEPT. 7
September 6, 2013 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa is holding its sixth annual “Sustain La Mesa” Environmental Festival September 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa. The free event is presented by the La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission and will feature hydroponics, solar cooking, composting, electric vehicles, kid’s
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ART GONE WILD IN JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS
By Miriam Raftery September 11, 2013 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – “The people of this town came together,” said famed sculptor Ricardo Breceda after hoisting a 1200-pound metallic rattlesnake sculpture
ALL FORE R.E.C. GOLF TOURNAMENT AT SYCUAN SEPTEMBER 20
September 10, 2013 (El Cajon) – The 15th Annual All Fore R.E.C Golf Tournament, Dinner & Auction is September 20 at the Sycuan Golf Resort, 3007 Dehesa Rd., El
LA MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S NEXT 2013 HISTORY ROUNDTABLE LECTURE IS SEPT. 28
September 10, 2013 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Historical Society will continue it free History Roundtable Series for 2013 with a presentation on the architectural heritage of La Mesa
“ROUND-UP AT THE RANCH’ NETWORKING MIXER SEPT. 18
September 10, 2013 (Alpine) – Lions Tigers & Bears is hosting a networking mixer on September 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors will be able to network
4TH ANNUAL CHALDEAN FESTIVAL IN EL CAJON SEPT. 14 & 15
September 10, 2013 (El Cajon) – The 4th Annual Chaldean Festival well be held at Centennial Plaza in El Cajon on September 14 & 15 from 5 – 10 p.m.
“TRACK TRAILS” SMARTPHONE APP FROM PARKS AND RECREATION TURNS ORDINARY HIKES INTO ADVENTURES FOR KIDS
September 10, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Combine kids’ love of electronics with the outdoors, throw in some prizes and an online nature journal and just like that,
SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY BRANCH’S 8TH ANNUAL FIESTA SEPT. 21
September 7, 2013 (Spring Valley) – The San Diego County Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the 8th annual Spring Valley Library Fiesta on Sept. 21 from 1 – 4
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EXTREME STORM SHOTS
September 7, 2013 (Mount Laguna) — Retired Fire Captain Greg Bishop sent us these photos taken during yesterday’s extreme storms by the National
BIG LEE HOUSE HAWAIIAN LUAU SEPTEMBER 14
August 28, 2013 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Historical Society hosts its Big Lee House Hawaiian Luau on September 14 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. under the stars
“SUSTAIN LA MESA” ENVIRONMENTAL FESTIVAL SEPT. 7
September 6, 2013 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa is holding its sixth annual “Sustain La Mesa” Environmental Festival September 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
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