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SDSU CELEBRATES SUSTAINABILITY WITH GREENFEST MARCH 18-21
The week-long festival includes keynote speaker, Leilani Munter, the world’s No. 1 Eco-Athlete. March 15, 2013 (San Diego)–All next week, San Diego State University’s Associated Students will host GreenFest, a week-long festival that educates the campus community about sustainability, while promoting school spirit. The keynote speaker, Leilani Munter,is the world’s number one eco-athlete. For full schedule and details, please read
SANTEE FORMS PUBLIC ART SUB-COMMITTEE
By Janis Mork March 15, 2013 (Santee) – At Wednesday’s city council meeting, the council was informed of a Santee Public Art Sub-Committee under the Santee Park and Recreation Committee. Community services director Bill Maertz explained that the new sub-committee hopes to have public art projects and paintings among other things to promote works of art, such as depictions
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE GIVES PREVIEW OF FARMERS’ MARKET OPENING MARCH 21 IN DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
By Janis Mork January 30, 2013 (El Cajon) Updated March 15, 2013– Last week, Troy McKinney, Fresh Fund coordinator from the International Rescue committee (IRC), participated in an exclusive interview with East County Magazine. He gave more details of the future farmers’ market that will be set up on the Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon each Thursday starting March
HOOLEYS TO HOOLEYS HALF MARATHON: ST PATRICK DAY RUN FOR EAST COUNTY CHARITIES TAKES OFF MARCH 17
HooleyFest moves to March 16, race takes off on March 17 March 14, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Sure ‘n’ what could be finer on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, than to take a run to benefit several East County charities – and have a chance to win a bit of green for your efforts? The5K Hooleys to
MAPPING THE WEST AT VALLECITOS DAYS: CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS, MOUNTAIN MEN AND MORE AT VALLECITOS DAYS 2013
March 1, 2013 (Vallecitos) — Step back in time at Vallecitos Days, set for March 15-17 at the Vallecitos Stage Station Regional Park, 37349 County Route S-2 (mile marker 34-35), Vallecito Valley, in the Anza-Borrego desert. Ramona Trails Association, Backcountry Horsemen-San Diego Unit, California State Parks, and San Diego County Parks, sponsor the annual Vallecito Days. Join in
24TH CIRCLE OF ART SPRING ART SHOW & SALE MARCH 16 & 17
March 8, 2013 (Borrego Springs) — “California’s Secret Desert” will host the Circle of Art Show and Sale the third weekend in March. This FREE outdoor juried art show includes the quality work of over 60 artists. Media include fine arts, oils and watercolors, photography, sculpture, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, and fabric art. The artists will create and display their
MARDI GRAS BALL AND MASQUERADE PARADE ROLLS OUT IN ALPINE MARCH 16
March 6, 2013 (Alpine) — Ready for some revelry? Don your best masquerade wear for a Mardi Gras Ball presented by the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce on March 16 in the Alpine Community Center from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Festivities will include the New Orleans Band, a costume parade ($100 prize for the best), and the crowning
RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM INCREASES HOT-FOOD OPTIONS
Certain CalFresh Recipients Eligible to Participate March 14, 2013 (San Diego)–The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has launched a new program to help seniors, disabled individuals and homeless gain more opportunities to buy hot, prepared meals with their CalFresh benefits. The Restaurant Meals Program allows certain CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps) recipients who have difficulty preparing meals
EL CAJON SINGING HILLS LIONS CLUB PLANS FUNDRAISER FOR MILITARY FUND MARCH 23
By Janis Mork March 14, 2013 (El Cajon)–El Cajon Singing Hills Lions Club is planning a fundraiser for the Warrior Foundation of San Diego, which they fund, and also to send care packages to the troops. The event will be held Saturday March 23, 2013 from 6-11 p.m. at the El Cajon VFW located at 136 Chambers St, El
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: FROLICKING FAWNS
March 13, 2013 (Jamul) — Debbie Ekhaml caught the action as twin fawns leaped across a meadow in an ecological preserve in Jamul. Who knew that Bambi could jump so high–nearly resembling a kangaroo at times? “I have many pictures of them with the doe, but like them jumping the best,” wrote Ekhaml, who declined to disclose the
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SDSU CELEBRATES SUSTAINABILITY WITH GREENFEST MARCH 18-21
The week-long festival includes keynote speaker, Leilani Munter, the world’s No. 1 Eco-Athlete. March 15, 2013 (San Diego)–All next week, San Diego State University’s Associated Students will host GreenFest,
SANTEE FORMS PUBLIC ART SUB-COMMITTEE
By Janis Mork March 15, 2013 (Santee) – At Wednesday’s city council meeting, the council was informed of a Santee Public Art Sub-Committee under the Santee Park and Recreation
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE GIVES PREVIEW OF FARMERS’ MARKET OPENING MARCH 21 IN DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
By Janis Mork January 30, 2013 (El Cajon) Updated March 15, 2013– Last week, Troy McKinney, Fresh Fund coordinator from the International Rescue committee (IRC), participated in an exclusive interview
HOOLEYS TO HOOLEYS HALF MARATHON: ST PATRICK DAY RUN FOR EAST COUNTY CHARITIES TAKES OFF MARCH 17
HooleyFest moves to March 16, race takes off on March 17 March 14, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Sure ‘n’ what could be finer on St. Patrick’s Day,
MAPPING THE WEST AT VALLECITOS DAYS: CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS, MOUNTAIN MEN AND MORE AT VALLECITOS DAYS 2013
March 1, 2013 (Vallecitos) — Step back in time at Vallecitos Days, set for March 15-17 at the Vallecitos Stage Station Regional Park, 37349 County Route S-2 (mile marker
24TH CIRCLE OF ART SPRING ART SHOW & SALE MARCH 16 & 17
March 8, 2013 (Borrego Springs) — “California’s Secret Desert” will host the Circle of Art Show and Sale the third weekend in March. This FREE outdoor juried art show
MARDI GRAS BALL AND MASQUERADE PARADE ROLLS OUT IN ALPINE MARCH 16
March 6, 2013 (Alpine) — Ready for some revelry? Don your best masquerade wear for a Mardi Gras Ball presented by the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce on
RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM INCREASES HOT-FOOD OPTIONS
Certain CalFresh Recipients Eligible to Participate March 14, 2013 (San Diego)–The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has launched a new program to help seniors, disabled individuals
EL CAJON SINGING HILLS LIONS CLUB PLANS FUNDRAISER FOR MILITARY FUND MARCH 23
By Janis Mork March 14, 2013 (El Cajon)–El Cajon Singing Hills Lions Club is planning a fundraiser for the Warrior Foundation of San Diego, which they fund, and also
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: FROLICKING FAWNS
March 13, 2013 (Jamul) — Debbie Ekhaml caught the action as twin fawns leaped across a meadow in an ecological preserve in Jamul. Who knew that Bambi could
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