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“CELEBRATE OUR ROOTS” — HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
View videos of Eric Runningpath: Video 1 (Crow Dance) and Video 2 (Hoop Dance) By Ariele Johannson If you missed the festivities, our East County Magazine event, “Celebrate Our Roots” at the Heritage of the Americas Museum on June 19 was a huge success! The event brought together people in a fun and educational way to
EAST COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION JULY EVENTS
July 6, 2013 (San Diego) – San Diego Parks and Recreation has a plentitude of events planned around East County in the month of July. There is something for everyone, from Ranger led hikes, playing earthball and star parties. Below is a list of some of the events happening this month. For a full list please visit http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/index.html. DOS PICOS
BUNCO WITH THE KIWANIS CLUB OF EL CAJON ON JULY 12
July 6, 2013 (El Cajon) – The Kiwanis Club of El Cajon Valley presents Bunco at The Salvation Army, 1011 E. Main St., El Cajon on July 12, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The evening will include a potato bar and raffles. There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd, most wins most Bunco’s and a Boobie prize. Bunco
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ARIZONA FIRESTORM
July 5, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – ECM has received an eyewitness account from a former East County resident, Pamela Lopez-Davies, of the early hours of the Doce Fire, which claimed the lives of 19 firefighters in Yarnell, Arizona, including 18 from the Granite Mountain Fire Department’s hotshot team. The fire began on June 18 and as of today
FESTIVE 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF GETTYSBURG, CENTENNIAL PICNIC, & FIREWORKS GALORE
Updated July 3 with even more events! Jumr 27, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) –Fireworks , parades,a centennial-themed celebration and an address by an Abraham Lincoln reenactor for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg are among the Fourth of July celebrations in East County and San Diego’s inland areas this year. Here’s a rundown on some of
VIEJAS ANNOUNCES FULL WEEKEND OF INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS JULY 4-7
July 3, 2013 (Alpine) – Viejas is planning four full days and nights of activities, all free, to celebration Independence Day this weekend. Activities include fireworks on the 4th, as well as music, outdoor movies, and the new ICONS show in the Viejas Outlets Show Court throughout the weekend. For a schedule of events, scroll down. Thursday, July
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: COOPER’S HAWKS IN JAMUL
July 1, 2013 (Jamul) – Debbie Ekhaml captured these close-up images of a Cooper’s Hawk family in Jamul, as the fledgling hawks learn how to successfully hunt a sparrow. Cooper’s Hawks prey on birds and small mammals, even taking on prey larger than themselves such as ducks and chickens. They have sometimes been known to lose their lives for
BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS, AWARDS AT MANESS VINEYARDS’ FOOD AND WINE MIXER
By Miriam Raftery, photos by Sue Brenner and Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Award winners Raftery, Jacob and Kerns with Maness; photo by Sue Brenner Photography June 30, 2013 (Mount Helix) –At the 5th annual Maness Vineyards’ Food and Wine Mixer earlier this month, Greg Maness presented Trailblazer awards honoring Supervisor Dianne Jacob, East County Magazine Editor Miriam Raftery, and
ENGLISH HIGH TEA AMID LAVENDER BLOOMS
June 28, 2013 – Keys Creek Lavender Farm is holding English High Teas on June 29, July 12 and 13. The teas begin at 2 p.m. and feature 3 courses, including appetizers, sandwiches and petite sweets. All courses are served with an assortment of rich flavored teas. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased here. Printer-friendly version
HIKE WITH THE WINEMAKER JUNE 29
June 28, 2013 (Ramona) – Join Jim, Milagro Farms winemaker, on June 29 at 4 p.m. for a guided hike around Milagro Farm Vineyards & Winery’s 20 acres of grapes. This is a moderately strenuous hike and will finish at the tasting room with a private tasting. Tickets are $10 per person or free with a bottle purchase. RSVP to
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“CELEBRATE OUR ROOTS” — HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
View videos of Eric Runningpath: Video 1 (Crow Dance) and Video 2 (Hoop Dance) By Ariele Johannson If you missed the festivities, our East County Magazine
EAST COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION JULY EVENTS
July 6, 2013 (San Diego) – San Diego Parks and Recreation has a plentitude of events planned around East County in the month of July. There is something for everyone,
BUNCO WITH THE KIWANIS CLUB OF EL CAJON ON JULY 12
July 6, 2013 (El Cajon) – The Kiwanis Club of El Cajon Valley presents Bunco at The Salvation Army, 1011 E. Main St., El Cajon on July 12, from 6:30
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ARIZONA FIRESTORM
July 5, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – ECM has received an eyewitness account from a former East County resident, Pamela Lopez-Davies, of the early hours of the Doce Fire,
FESTIVE 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF GETTYSBURG, CENTENNIAL PICNIC, & FIREWORKS GALORE
Updated July 3 with even more events! Jumr 27, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) –Fireworks , parades,a centennial-themed celebration and an address by an Abraham Lincoln reenactor for the
VIEJAS ANNOUNCES FULL WEEKEND OF INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS JULY 4-7
July 3, 2013 (Alpine) – Viejas is planning four full days and nights of activities, all free, to celebration Independence Day this weekend. Activities include fireworks on the 4th,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: COOPER’S HAWKS IN JAMUL
July 1, 2013 (Jamul) – Debbie Ekhaml captured these close-up images of a Cooper’s Hawk family in Jamul, as the fledgling hawks learn how to successfully hunt a sparrow.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS, AWARDS AT MANESS VINEYARDS’ FOOD AND WINE MIXER
By Miriam Raftery, photos by Sue Brenner and Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Award winners Raftery, Jacob and Kerns with Maness; photo by Sue Brenner Photography June 30, 2013 (Mount
ENGLISH HIGH TEA AMID LAVENDER BLOOMS
June 28, 2013 – Keys Creek Lavender Farm is holding English High Teas on June 29, July 12 and 13. The teas begin at 2 p.m. and feature 3 courses,
HIKE WITH THE WINEMAKER JUNE 29
June 28, 2013 (Ramona) – Join Jim, Milagro Farms winemaker, on June 29 at 4 p.m. for a guided hike around Milagro Farm Vineyards & Winery’s 20 acres of grapes.
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