East County Magazine
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FREE EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA AT JOAN KROC CENTER ON MARCH 30
By Caprice Harrison March 20, 2013 (San Diego) – Come to the Kroc Center on Saturday, March 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and you will take part in a FREE community Easter Egg Hunt and festival. The Kroc Community Church is hosting its tenth-annual, “EGG-stravaganza” at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, located at 6845 University Avenue, San Diego.
SDSU PROFESSOR’S PORTRAIT OF HOMELESS MAN FEATURED IN SMITHSONIAN
By Christianne Penunuri SDSU art professor and artist Neil Shigley’s portrait, “Michael 59,” will be displayed in at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. March 23, 2013 through Feb. 23, 2014. Shigley’s work was selected as a finalist in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition and sent to Washington D.C. where it will be included in the
FINE ART SHOW AND SALE APRIL 26 AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
March 26, 2013 (Rancho San Diego)–An impressive array of artists will display works and be honored at a reception on Friday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Heritage of the Americas Museum at Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego. A percentage of all art pieces sold at the art sale, as well as 100% of proceeds from a live
LOTS OF HIPPITY-HOPPING: EGG HUNTS AT TWO EAST COUNTY PARKS MARCH 30
It’s time to dig out those egg baskets and get ready to roll. County parks will host egg hunts at two East County parks on March 30 in Ramona and Spring Valley. “County parks are the perfect places for families to gather year round but especially when spring is in the air,” said County Parks and Recreation Director Brian
YOUNG ACTOR’S THEATRE OFFERING ACTING, DANCE, AND VOICE CLASSES FOR KIDS STARTING APRIL 8
March 26, 2013 (San Diego) – Kids interested in the theatrical arts can sign up in April for classes in acting, dance, and voice offered by Young Actor’s Theatre. Details are below. All classes run 8 weeks from April 8-June 7 and cost $150 for the session. INTRODUCTION TO TAP: Tuesdays, 4:30- 6 p.m. INTERMEDIATE TAP: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. HIP
FREE PRODUCE EXCHANGE IN JAMUL MARCH 30
March 26, 2013 (Jamul) –The next East County Produce Exchange will be held on Saturday, March 30th in in the Jamul Hardware parking lot, 13881 State Route 94 from 3:30-5:00. The Exchange is a monthly event in Jamul, where people come from all over the county to exchange freshly grown fruits and vegetables. The produce exchange is like a farmer’s
TWO PLAYS: TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT GROSSMONT COLLEGE THEATER ARTS- APRIL 5 AND 6
March 26, 2013 (El Cajon) — A one-act play exploring the human condition and a performance employing the magic of Mask Theatre and movement will be performed April 5 and 6 at Grossmont College, both as fundraisers for the theatre arts program. Brian Rickel, Grossmont College theater arts instructor, will portray 14 different characters in, “Judevine: A Solo,” at 7:30
WAILIN’ IN THE PARK: SPRING HARP FEST MARCH 30 IN LA MESA
March 28, 2013 (La Mesa) – Harmonica John and Budd Willis will present the 14th annual Spring Harp Fest featuring top harmonica players live at Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden Street in La Mesa. Musical concerts will take place on March 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, though a suggested $5 donation will benefit the
ALCOHOL LINKED TO 15 EAST COUNTY TEEN DEATHS LAST YEAR; FORUM IN LEMON GROVE LAST WEEK AIMED TO CURB UNDERAGE DRINKING
March 25, 2013 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove Academy joined local efforts to educate students and parents of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in East County by hosting its first Underage Drinking Forum on Thursday. The event, which took place on March 21, featured a complimentary pizza dinner, a presentation by a local drug and alcohol expert, as well
PROJECT WILDLIFE INVITES YOU TO A WILDLIFE BABY SHOWER APRIL 6
By Ariele Johannson March 25, 2013 (San Diego)–Project Wildlife is planning for some new arrivals. Each year during nesting and birthing season, the center receives thousands of animals that are sick, injured, or orphaned. Project Wildlife staff and volunteers give these wildlife babies a second chance. You are invited to view these adorable baby birds and mammals at the
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FREE EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA AT JOAN KROC CENTER ON MARCH 30
By Caprice Harrison March 20, 2013 (San Diego) – Come to the Kroc Center on Saturday, March 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and you will take part in
SDSU PROFESSOR’S PORTRAIT OF HOMELESS MAN FEATURED IN SMITHSONIAN
By Christianne Penunuri SDSU art professor and artist Neil Shigley’s portrait, “Michael 59,” will be displayed in at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. March 23,
FINE ART SHOW AND SALE APRIL 26 AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
March 26, 2013 (Rancho San Diego)–An impressive array of artists will display works and be honored at a reception on Friday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Heritage of
LOTS OF HIPPITY-HOPPING: EGG HUNTS AT TWO EAST COUNTY PARKS MARCH 30
It’s time to dig out those egg baskets and get ready to roll. County parks will host egg hunts at two East County parks on March 30 in Ramona
YOUNG ACTOR’S THEATRE OFFERING ACTING, DANCE, AND VOICE CLASSES FOR KIDS STARTING APRIL 8
March 26, 2013 (San Diego) – Kids interested in the theatrical arts can sign up in April for classes in acting, dance, and voice offered by Young Actor’s Theatre. Details
FREE PRODUCE EXCHANGE IN JAMUL MARCH 30
March 26, 2013 (Jamul) –The next East County Produce Exchange will be held on Saturday, March 30th in in the Jamul Hardware parking lot, 13881 State Route 94 from 3:30-5:00.
TWO PLAYS: TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT GROSSMONT COLLEGE THEATER ARTS- APRIL 5 AND 6
March 26, 2013 (El Cajon) — A one-act play exploring the human condition and a performance employing the magic of Mask Theatre and movement will be performed April 5 and
WAILIN’ IN THE PARK: SPRING HARP FEST MARCH 30 IN LA MESA
March 28, 2013 (La Mesa) – Harmonica John and Budd Willis will present the 14th annual Spring Harp Fest featuring top harmonica players live at Harry Griffen Park, 9550
ALCOHOL LINKED TO 15 EAST COUNTY TEEN DEATHS LAST YEAR; FORUM IN LEMON GROVE LAST WEEK AIMED TO CURB UNDERAGE DRINKING
March 25, 2013 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove Academy joined local efforts to educate students and parents of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in East County by hosting its
PROJECT WILDLIFE INVITES YOU TO A WILDLIFE BABY SHOWER APRIL 6
By Ariele Johannson March 25, 2013 (San Diego)–Project Wildlife is planning for some new arrivals. Each year during nesting and birthing season, the center receives thousands of animals that
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