East County Magazine
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HOME OF GUIDING HANDS AWARDED GRANTS FROM EL CAJON AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
March 3, 2013 (El Cajon) – The city of El Cajon and CECO (San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization) awarded separate grants to Home of Guiding Hands. The former approved a $35,270 grant for the residential program’s capital improvements on Tuesday, February 26 at the El Cajon City Council meeting. Funds will be used on four of their 31 community
JACUMBA HIKERS ANNOUNCE BACKCOUNTRY OUTINGS
March 2, 2013 (Jacumba) – The Jacumba Hikers will host three upcoming hikes into some of the most unique destinations in our region on February 16, March 2, and March 16–including sites where you can view Native American pictographs, spectacular scenery, and a 200-foot-high railway trestle. Destinations include Indian Hill and Gun Powder Shack, Carrizo Gorge, and Mortero Palms/Goat
BULLYING, SCHOOL VIOLENCE DISCUSSION TO FOLLOW MATINEE PERFORMANCE OF “PUNK ROCK” MARCH 9
March 2, 2013 (Hillcrest) – Anti-bullying expert and ECM writer/reviewer Walter G. Meyer will be leading a discussion of bullying and school violence from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday March 9, 2013 prior to the 4 p.m. matinee performance of Punk Rock by Simon Stephens at Ion Theatre in Hillcrest. President of the San Diego Unified School District’s
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CORTE MADERA PEAK
March 2, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) — “A beautiful day, and a huge chunk of granite in The East County,” photographer Tom Lemon says of this image he shot of Corte Madera Peak, also known as the “Half Dome of San Diego County” rising majestically above pine trees. Printer-friendly version
SAN PASQUAL WINERY’S WINEMAKER’S DINNER MARCH 11
March 1, 2013 (San Diego) – Terra American Bistro will host San Pasqual Winemaker Linda McWilliams on March 11 for a feast prepared by Chef Jeff Rossman to pair with San Pasqual Winery wines. The cost is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. The menu will feature items such as Lobster Tapioca, Percini Crusted Sea Scallops and Pan
HYDE ART GALLERY PRESENTS CERAMICS EXHIBITION MARCH 11-APRIL 11
March 1, 2013 (El Cajon) – The Hyde Art Gallery at Grossmont College presents “Works by Berning, Burkett and Wilson” a Ceramics exhibition by Trent Berning, Richard Burkett and Lana Wilson March 11-April 11. These ceramic works all share the concept of merging utilitarian forms with a personal vision and expression that goes beyond their utility. Though some of their
MEET THE WINEMAKERS: MARCH 16 AT SANTA YSABEL CASINO
March 1, 2013 (Santa Ysabel) – You can savor local vintages and meet winemakers from our region at Santa Ysabel Casino’s “Meet the Winemakers” event on March 16 from 3-6 p.m. Participating vintners include J.Jenkins, Woof ‘N Rose, and Witch Creek wineries. The event costs $30 and includes gourmet appetizers, wine tasting from local vintners, $5 in slot machine
FILNER SEEKS TO BRING OLYMPICS TO REGION: MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT AT OPENING OF TIJUANA OFFICE
February 28, 2013 (San Diego)—San Diego Mayor Bob Filner and Tijuana Mayor Carlos Bustamante officially opened a San Diego City office south of the border on Friday, February 22, in a show of unity and commitment to encouraging both economic growth and cultural respect. “Somos dos ciudades pero una region. We are two cities, but one region. This office opening
THE AUDIENCE IS THE STAR ON “HISTORY ALIVE” MARCH 7 IN LEMON GROVE
February 28, 2013 (Lemon Grove)– You are there in living color with your three-minute stories of life in Lemon Grove — hilarious, touching, insightful, factual, mythical! If you loved “The Audience is the Star” last September, you won’t want to miss this new edition of the life and times of Lemon Grovians at their story-telling best. On Mar. 7
WILDLIFE TRACKING WALK SATURDAY AT MISSION TRAILS
February 27, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)–Want to learn how to identify signs of wildlife on the trail? Join a Mission Trials Regional Park guide and tracking team member on the first Saturday of each month, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., for an adventure in wildlife tracking. Learn the art of discovering signs left behind by resident creatures during
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HOME OF GUIDING HANDS AWARDED GRANTS FROM EL CAJON AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
March 3, 2013 (El Cajon) – The city of El Cajon and CECO (San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization) awarded separate grants to Home of Guiding Hands. The former approved
JACUMBA HIKERS ANNOUNCE BACKCOUNTRY OUTINGS
March 2, 2013 (Jacumba) – The Jacumba Hikers will host three upcoming hikes into some of the most unique destinations in our region on February 16, March 2, and
BULLYING, SCHOOL VIOLENCE DISCUSSION TO FOLLOW MATINEE PERFORMANCE OF “PUNK ROCK” MARCH 9
March 2, 2013 (Hillcrest) – Anti-bullying expert and ECM writer/reviewer Walter G. Meyer will be leading a discussion of bullying and school violence from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CORTE MADERA PEAK
March 2, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) — “A beautiful day, and a huge chunk of granite in The East County,” photographer Tom Lemon says of this image he
SAN PASQUAL WINERY’S WINEMAKER’S DINNER MARCH 11
March 1, 2013 (San Diego) – Terra American Bistro will host San Pasqual Winemaker Linda McWilliams on March 11 for a feast prepared by Chef Jeff Rossman to pair
HYDE ART GALLERY PRESENTS CERAMICS EXHIBITION MARCH 11-APRIL 11
March 1, 2013 (El Cajon) – The Hyde Art Gallery at Grossmont College presents “Works by Berning, Burkett and Wilson” a Ceramics exhibition by Trent Berning, Richard Burkett and Lana
MEET THE WINEMAKERS: MARCH 16 AT SANTA YSABEL CASINO
March 1, 2013 (Santa Ysabel) – You can savor local vintages and meet winemakers from our region at Santa Ysabel Casino’s “Meet the Winemakers” event on March 16 from
FILNER SEEKS TO BRING OLYMPICS TO REGION: MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT AT OPENING OF TIJUANA OFFICE
February 28, 2013 (San Diego)—San Diego Mayor Bob Filner and Tijuana Mayor Carlos Bustamante officially opened a San Diego City office south of the border on Friday, February 22, in
THE AUDIENCE IS THE STAR ON “HISTORY ALIVE” MARCH 7 IN LEMON GROVE
February 28, 2013 (Lemon Grove)– You are there in living color with your three-minute stories of life in Lemon Grove — hilarious, touching, insightful, factual, mythical! If you loved “The
WILDLIFE TRACKING WALK SATURDAY AT MISSION TRAILS
February 27, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)–Want to learn how to identify signs of wildlife on the trail? Join a Mission Trials Regional Park guide and tracking team member
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