East County Magazine
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GMIA ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 23 AT WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
June 17, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – The Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association (GMIA) will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 23rd at the Cuyamaca Water Conservation Garden, 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Phil’s BBQ and locally crafted beer and wine will be served, followed by Supervisor Dianne Jacob speaking on community interests. Complimentary docent Garden Tours will also be
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SUMMER FUN
June 21, 2013 (Campo)–Mary Clark and her son, Jimmie, 3, enjoy an idyllic moment in the summer sun amid wildflowers next to their family’s vineyard. Miriam Raftery captured the moment on a visit to the Campo Creek Winery earlier this month. The photograph illustrates the joy of rural living–a lifestyle treasured by many people in East County. Printer-friendly
ACTIVIST FILM SERIES: WORLD PREMIERE “WHO ARE MY PEOPLE?” JUNE 22
June 15, 2013 (San Diego) – The world premiere of the documentary film “Who are My People?”, presented by the Activist San Diego, will be June 22, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Joyce Beers Uptown Community Center, 3900 Vermont Street, San Diego. The film created by Robert Lundahl is about the environmental struggles, indigenous lands and native peoples. Lundahl and
ORGANIZATIONS IN RUNNING FOR $25,000 ECO AMBASSADORS CONTEST PRIZE
June 17, 2013 (San Diego)– San Diegans will decide which local environmental nonprofit organization is most deserving of the ECO Ambassadors People’s Choice Award and a grand prize of $25,000 from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The eight local organizations that are finalists were announced at a breakfast ceremony on May 28. They were selected to participate because
RUNNING CATTLE: HOME ON THE RANGE
Campo Creek Ranch offers local delivery of all-natural grass-fed beef By Miram Raftery June 13, 2013(Campo)—Cattle come running when rancher John Clark arrives. It looks like a scene out of a California “happy cows” commercial. View video. These beef cattle are raised in open pastures, not crowded feed lots. They graze in green pastures at Campo Creek Ranch in
BEER PAIRING DINNER JUNE 14 IN JULIAN
June 13, 2013 (Julian) – Julian Brewing Company, Baileys BBQ Pit and Jeremy’s on the Hill will present “As local as it gets” – a farm-to-table dinner Friday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. Evening’s menu as follows Julian Brewing Company Saison Marinated and grilled bok choy with roasted chiogga beets, grilled green onions, roasted white corn and wild mushroom
FOWL PLAY: TURKEY RACING AT THE COUNTY FAIR
By Nadin Abbott Photos, Tom Abbott, Video Nadin Abbott View video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i46r-s8qyAQ&feature=youtu.be June 12, 2013 (San Diego)— Here’s some entertainment that’s strictly for the birds. Nancy and Gil Riegler, owners of the Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona, are holding turkey races at the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar–as well as an exotic bird show. So how do they
LOCAL LITERARY LUMINARIES JOIN “CELEBRATE OUR ROOTS” EVENT
June 12, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Sunbelt Publications’ authors of books on East County’s history and cultural heritage will join East County Magazine’s “Celebrate Our Roots” event on Wednesday, June 19 at Heritage of the Americas Museum from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The authors will speak and autograph their books. Sunbelt has also donated
VICTORIES OF SPIRIT HONORS FORMER REHAB PATIENTS WHO OVERCAME PERSONAL TRAGEDY
By Janis Mork June 13, 2013 (San Diego)–“When I woke up, I was confused, I was terrified,” recalled Santee resident Johana Guzman, who was in a coma for two weeks after she was struck by a car while trying to protect her 2-year-old son. With help from Sharp Hospital’s Rehab Services, she overcame her injuries and now helps others.
JULIAN BLUES BASH AT MENGHINI WINERY JUNE 15
June 12, 2013 (Julian) – Musicians will be wailing the blues on Saturday, June 15, when Robb Bower presents the 15th annual Julian Blues Bash “Family Affair.” Six blues bands will perform all day. The event also features dancing, food, beer, wine tasting and free parking. Gates open at 10 a.m. and the show goes on until 7 p.m.
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GMIA ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 23 AT WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
June 17, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – The Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association (GMIA) will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 23rd at the Cuyamaca Water Conservation Garden,
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SUMMER FUN
June 21, 2013 (Campo)–Mary Clark and her son, Jimmie, 3, enjoy an idyllic moment in the summer sun amid wildflowers next to their family’s vineyard. Miriam Raftery captured
ACTIVIST FILM SERIES: WORLD PREMIERE “WHO ARE MY PEOPLE?” JUNE 22
June 15, 2013 (San Diego) – The world premiere of the documentary film “Who are My People?”, presented by the Activist San Diego, will be June 22, 7:00 – 9:00
ORGANIZATIONS IN RUNNING FOR $25,000 ECO AMBASSADORS CONTEST PRIZE
June 17, 2013 (San Diego)– San Diegans will decide which local environmental nonprofit organization is most deserving of the ECO Ambassadors People’s Choice Award and a grand prize of
RUNNING CATTLE: HOME ON THE RANGE
Campo Creek Ranch offers local delivery of all-natural grass-fed beef By Miram Raftery June 13, 2013(Campo)—Cattle come running when rancher John Clark arrives. It looks like a scene out
BEER PAIRING DINNER JUNE 14 IN JULIAN
June 13, 2013 (Julian) – Julian Brewing Company, Baileys BBQ Pit and Jeremy’s on the Hill will present “As local as it gets” – a farm-to-table dinner Friday, June
FOWL PLAY: TURKEY RACING AT THE COUNTY FAIR
By Nadin Abbott Photos, Tom Abbott, Video Nadin Abbott View video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i46r-s8qyAQ&feature=youtu.be June 12, 2013 (San Diego)— Here’s some entertainment that’s strictly for the birds. Nancy and Gil Riegler, owners
LOCAL LITERARY LUMINARIES JOIN “CELEBRATE OUR ROOTS” EVENT
June 12, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Sunbelt Publications’ authors of books on East County’s history and cultural heritage will join East County Magazine’s “Celebrate
VICTORIES OF SPIRIT HONORS FORMER REHAB PATIENTS WHO OVERCAME PERSONAL TRAGEDY
By Janis Mork June 13, 2013 (San Diego)–“When I woke up, I was confused, I was terrified,” recalled Santee resident Johana Guzman, who was in a coma for two
JULIAN BLUES BASH AT MENGHINI WINERY JUNE 15
June 12, 2013 (Julian) – Musicians will be wailing the blues on Saturday, June 15, when Robb Bower presents the 15th annual Julian Blues Bash “Family Affair.” Six blues
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