East County Magazine
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GREEN TRAVEL OPTIONS ARE SPROUTING EVERYWHERE
By Laura Chapman March 28, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)–We all know about going “green” around our homes. Recycling newspapers, plastic and aluminum has become so commonplace that we actually look for recycling bins when we’re out and about. How many times have you gone to a dinner party and helped with the cleanup by asking, “Do you recycle?” All
SANTEE LAKES HOSTS EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT MARCH 30
March 29, 2013 (Santee)–Santee Lakes hosts an “Eggstravaganza” event this Saturday complete with continuous egg hunts, live entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo, craft booths and carnival rides. This event is brought to you by Padre Dam Municipal Water District and the City of Santee. Click here for more information. Printer-friendly version
96TH ANNUAL SUNRISE SERVICE ON MT. HELIX EASTER MORNING
March 30, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) — For nearly a century, Easter sunrise service has been an annual tradition atop Mt. Helix. This year’s service will be held at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 31 and will be hosted by Christ Luthern Church of La Mesa. Free shuttle service will be provided starting at 5:30 a.m. from three
DREAMS HAVE COME TRUE AT HACIENDA DE LAS ROSAS
By Miriam Raftery March 24, 2013 (Ramona) –“It all started with my horses,” Tammy Rimes told ECM at the grand opening of Hacienda de las Rosas Winery’s new Mission-style tasting room in Ramona. In addition to Spanish-style wines, the opening featured dazzling displays of horsemanship, including riders in Peruvian-style attire demonstrating the Peruvian Paso breed’s unique gait, steady
CHILIS HOSTS FUNDRAISER TODAY FOR TAYLOR CUNNINGHAM, TEEN PAGEANT WINNER STRUCK BY WRONG-WAY DRIVER IN SANTEE
Don’t have plans for lunch or dinner today? The Miss San Diego Cities Pageant in conjunction with the Miss San Diego Pageant and Scholarship Association invites the community to a fundraiser to support Taylor Cunningham and the Cunningham Family, today Tuesday, March 26 all day at the Chilis restaurant in Santee on Mission George Road. Chilis will donate a
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SPRING VISITOR AT LAKE JACUMBA
By Miriam Raftery March 24, 2013 (Jacumba Hot Springs) –I spotted this beautiful crested bird, a cedar waxwing, on a visit to Jacumba Hot Springs last week. Lake Jacumba, once virtually dry, is now refilled and is a magnet for a wide variety of bird species. Cedar waxwings are most often found in the northern United States, but can
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT: SAN PASQUAL WINERY ANNOUNCES LIVE MUSIC, ART AND LITERARY EVENTS FOR APRIL IN LA MESA
March 24, 2013 (La Mesa) – San Pasqual Winery announces a creative series of upcoming events at its tasting room in La Mesa. Each Saturday night, find live entertainment including flamenco fusion, classic guitar, hits from yesterday and today, plus original local music. Other upcoming events include a painting class and a “big read” from a Ray Bradbury sci
FRESH AND EXOTIC OFFERINGS: DOWNTOWN EL CAJON FARMERS’ MARKET DRAWS A CROWD
By Janis Mork March 22, 2013 (El Cajon)- East County’s newest farmers’ market had its grand opening yesterday on the Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon. Many people came, young and old, single and families, all flocking to check out what this market had to offer. Shoppers found a unique blend of fresh produce, unique ethnic and multicultural foods,
HEARTLAND FIRE TRAINING FACILITY CHAMBER MIXER- THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 28 IN EL CAJON
By Caprice Harrison March 26, 2013 (El Cajon) – Heartland Fire Training Facility hosts a, “Joint Chamber Mixer” this Thursday, March 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., located at 1301 North Marshall Avenue, El Cajon. Join Chambers from throughout the East County to learn about the facility that provides ongoing fire training for the cities of El Cajon, La
VIEJAS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF “WORLD CLASS RESORT” HOTEL
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery, video by Paul Kruze March 22, 2013 (Alpine) – “This truly is a game changer for East County,” said Joe Terzi, Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Tourism Authority, at a VIP grand opening last night of the $36 million, five-story hotel at Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine. He hailed
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GREEN TRAVEL OPTIONS ARE SPROUTING EVERYWHERE
By Laura Chapman March 28, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)–We all know about going “green” around our homes. Recycling newspapers, plastic and aluminum has become so commonplace that we actually
SANTEE LAKES HOSTS EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT MARCH 30
March 29, 2013 (Santee)–Santee Lakes hosts an “Eggstravaganza” event this Saturday complete with continuous egg hunts, live entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo, craft booths and carnival rides. This event
96TH ANNUAL SUNRISE SERVICE ON MT. HELIX EASTER MORNING
March 30, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) — For nearly a century, Easter sunrise service has been an annual tradition atop Mt. Helix. This year’s service will be held
DREAMS HAVE COME TRUE AT HACIENDA DE LAS ROSAS
By Miriam Raftery March 24, 2013 (Ramona) –“It all started with my horses,” Tammy Rimes told ECM at the grand opening of Hacienda de las Rosas Winery’s new
CHILIS HOSTS FUNDRAISER TODAY FOR TAYLOR CUNNINGHAM, TEEN PAGEANT WINNER STRUCK BY WRONG-WAY DRIVER IN SANTEE
Don’t have plans for lunch or dinner today? The Miss San Diego Cities Pageant in conjunction with the Miss San Diego Pageant and Scholarship Association invites the community to
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SPRING VISITOR AT LAKE JACUMBA
By Miriam Raftery March 24, 2013 (Jacumba Hot Springs) –I spotted this beautiful crested bird, a cedar waxwing, on a visit to Jacumba Hot Springs last week. Lake Jacumba,
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT: SAN PASQUAL WINERY ANNOUNCES LIVE MUSIC, ART AND LITERARY EVENTS FOR APRIL IN LA MESA
March 24, 2013 (La Mesa) – San Pasqual Winery announces a creative series of upcoming events at its tasting room in La Mesa. Each Saturday night, find live entertainment
FRESH AND EXOTIC OFFERINGS: DOWNTOWN EL CAJON FARMERS’ MARKET DRAWS A CROWD
By Janis Mork March 22, 2013 (El Cajon)- East County’s newest farmers’ market had its grand opening yesterday on the Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon. Many people came,
HEARTLAND FIRE TRAINING FACILITY CHAMBER MIXER- THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 28 IN EL CAJON
By Caprice Harrison March 26, 2013 (El Cajon) – Heartland Fire Training Facility hosts a, “Joint Chamber Mixer” this Thursday, March 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., located at
VIEJAS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF “WORLD CLASS RESORT” HOTEL
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery, video by Paul Kruze March 22, 2013 (Alpine) – “This truly is a game changer for East County,” said Joe Terzi, Chief
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