East County Magazine
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HISTORIC DESCANSO TOWN HALL TO BE HONORED ON APRIL 20
April 18, 2013 (Descanso) – The Descanso Town Hall will be honored on Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. and you are invited to join in the festivities. The historic Town Hall has been selected by E Clampus Vitus, a national primer historical society, to be honored with a monument and plaque. This historical preservation society, under the leadership of
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR TASTE OF LA MESA ON JUNE 10
April 16, 2013 (La Mesa) – Tickets are now on sale for the 5th Annual Taste of La Mesa to be held on June 10 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa. The event features great food and desserts from local restaurants, as well as entertainment. The participating restaurants, as of
CRITICAL TEEN ISSUES: AN INTERACATIVE FORUM APRIL 16 IN EL CJAON
April 16, 2013 (El Cajon ) — Organized by youths for young people and adults, tonight’s “Critical Teen Issues” forum in El Cajon will cover bullying, alcohol, drugs, suicide and safety issues. Hear what East County youths say about how their lives are impacted and join a candid conversation about how to solve these problems. Use instant technology to learn
HOT TIMES AT JAMUL’S HOT ROD AND CHILI COOK-OFF
By George Dominguez April 13, 2013 (Jamul) — Saturday marked the first Jamul Hot Rod and Chili Cook Off held at Pio Pico / Thousand Trails Family Camping Resort this year. This annual event had been previously held at Simpsons Nursery for the last several years but was moved to Pio Pico because of closure of the nursery. The
EAST COUNTY LEADERS AMONG THOSE SPEAKING OUT APRIL 15 AT SAN DIEGO EVENT ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES
April 13, 2013 (San Diego) – A growing movement seeks to build awareness of social and environmental justice issues related to energy production. While the world has jumped on the “green bandwagon” in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use of fossil fuels and nuclear, how much difference are alternatives such as wind and solar power really
JULIAN WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL MAY 17-19
National tour of “films to change our world” comes to East County April 13, 2013 (Julian) — May 17-19 brings the 2nd Annual Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival-Films To Change Your World, with countless inspiring titles, to the Julian High School for the benefit of the Volcan Mountain Foundation and its work to protect and preserve Volcan Mountain in
GUHSD MOVES FORWARD ON TALKS WITH EL CAJON TO REVIVE EAST COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
By Paul Kruze April 11, 2013 (El Cajon)–Members of the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Board on Wednesday night decided in principle (with no formal vote) to begin exploratory talks with the City of El Cajon on becoming a partner in the operation of the troubled East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC) , as well as build a
JACUMBA HIKERS/WALKERS FIRST SPRING WALK APRIL 13
Photo: Lake Jacumba April 11, 2013 (Jacumba)–The Jacumba Hikers/Walkers will host their first Spring Walk on Saturday. April 13. The Border Fence and Rock House Walk is rated easy and will walk the Border Fence separating the U.S.and Mexico from the Jacumba Lounge/Park to the Jacumba Airport & Old Rock House. Distance is 3.5 mi. round trip. Meet at
DINNER SHOW WITH THE LEGENDS APRIL 13 TO BENEFIT MOTHER GOOSE PARADE
April 12, 2013 (Alpine) –The public , is invited to a dinner and performance by The Legends to benefit the Mother Goose Parade. The event will be held in the Viejas Dreamcatcher Lounge on Saturday, April 13 from 4-7 p.m. The show costs $30 per person, or two for $50. Viejas Dreamcatcher Lounge is located at the Viejas Casino,
TRIUMPHANT QUARTET, TOP SOUTHERN GOSPEL GROUP, TO PERFORM APRIL 21 IN EL CAJON
April 11, 2013 (El Cajon) – Triumphant Quartet, an award-winning gospel group that has performed at Carnegie Hall and been nominated for a Grammy Award, will perform on Sunday, April 21 at 5 p.m. at El Cajon Wesleyan Church. Formed in 2002 as the Integrity Quartet, the group changed its name in 2004 after a nationwide contest to Triumphant
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HISTORIC DESCANSO TOWN HALL TO BE HONORED ON APRIL 20
April 18, 2013 (Descanso) – The Descanso Town Hall will be honored on Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. and you are invited to join in the festivities. The historic
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR TASTE OF LA MESA ON JUNE 10
April 16, 2013 (La Mesa) – Tickets are now on sale for the 5th Annual Taste of La Mesa to be held on June 10 from 5 – 8 p.m.
CRITICAL TEEN ISSUES: AN INTERACATIVE FORUM APRIL 16 IN EL CJAON
April 16, 2013 (El Cajon ) — Organized by youths for young people and adults, tonight’s “Critical Teen Issues” forum in El Cajon will cover bullying, alcohol, drugs, suicide and
HOT TIMES AT JAMUL’S HOT ROD AND CHILI COOK-OFF
By George Dominguez April 13, 2013 (Jamul) — Saturday marked the first Jamul Hot Rod and Chili Cook Off held at Pio Pico / Thousand Trails Family Camping Resort
EAST COUNTY LEADERS AMONG THOSE SPEAKING OUT APRIL 15 AT SAN DIEGO EVENT ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES
April 13, 2013 (San Diego) – A growing movement seeks to build awareness of social and environmental justice issues related to energy production. While the world has jumped on
JULIAN WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL MAY 17-19
National tour of “films to change our world” comes to East County April 13, 2013 (Julian) — May 17-19 brings the 2nd Annual Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival-Films
GUHSD MOVES FORWARD ON TALKS WITH EL CAJON TO REVIVE EAST COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
By Paul Kruze April 11, 2013 (El Cajon)–Members of the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Board on Wednesday night decided in principle (with no formal vote) to begin
JACUMBA HIKERS/WALKERS FIRST SPRING WALK APRIL 13
Photo: Lake Jacumba April 11, 2013 (Jacumba)–The Jacumba Hikers/Walkers will host their first Spring Walk on Saturday. April 13. The Border Fence and Rock House Walk is rated easy
DINNER SHOW WITH THE LEGENDS APRIL 13 TO BENEFIT MOTHER GOOSE PARADE
April 12, 2013 (Alpine) –The public , is invited to a dinner and performance by The Legends to benefit the Mother Goose Parade. The event will be held in
TRIUMPHANT QUARTET, TOP SOUTHERN GOSPEL GROUP, TO PERFORM APRIL 21 IN EL CAJON
April 11, 2013 (El Cajon) – Triumphant Quartet, an award-winning gospel group that has performed at Carnegie Hall and been nominated for a Grammy Award, will perform on Sunday,
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