East County Magazine
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FREE EAST COUNTY PRODUCE EXCHANGE SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 IN JAMUL
By Blake Powers and John Chapman The East County Produce Exchange is kicking off the New Year with an event on Saturday, January 26th. It will be held in the Jamul Hardware parking lot 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
HEART-TO-HEART FUNDRAISER JANUARY 19
January 16, 2013 (Spring Valley) – On January 19 the community is invited to a special fundraiser at Steele Canyon High School, 12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the family of Don Mott. Mott is recovering from a seven hour open-heart surgery after suffering three heart attacks in the month of December. Don
LAKESIDE RESIDENT WINS TOP ART AWARD
January 16, 2013 (Lakeside)–Sandra (Sandie) Seckington of Lakeside won a First Place award for miniatures at the San Diego Watercolor Society’s January show, “New Beginnings”. Sandie’s painting, “Uncertain Future”, was picked by juror Carol Mansfield because of its painterly but realistic depiction of a cheetah. Mansfield said that the cheetah had “such presence”. Asked about her painting, Sandie said, “As a lifelong animal lover and currently
EAST COUNTY WOMEN WIN TOP TWO ART AWARDS
September 15, 2013 (San Diego) — Joan McKasson and Joan Merrick were awarded first and second places respectively in the San Diego Watercolor Society’s January show, “New Beginnings”. The juror, Carol Mansfield, complimented both paintings for their expert use of watercolor along with their strong colors and designs. Joan McKasson is a Signature Member of SDWS whose paintings can be
JANUARY HAPPENINGS AT EAST COUNTY PARKS
January 15, 2013 (San Diego) – San Diego County Parks have many activities scheduled throughout the month of January—including everything from ranger-led hikes to star parties. Scroll down for activities in our inland regions, or visit www.sdparks.org for a full listing. Otay Lakes Park, 2270 Wueste R., Chula Vista will have a Leave No Trace Ranger Program each Saturday through
WILD HORSES IN RAMONA: THE COYOTE CANYON HERITAGE HERD
By Ariele Johannson January 15, 2013 (Ramona)–On a warm spring morning in the Upper Borrego Valley in 2003, the last 29 wild horses in East County–were rounded up by helicopters and driven into pens. They were then removed from Coyote Canyon and trucked to a sanctuary in South Dakota through a snow storm with temperatures 4º below zero. All 19
MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATION TO HELP CONSTRUCT NEW TRAIL JAN. 20 at SAN DIEGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
January 15, 2013 (San Diego)–On Sunday, January 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA) will be constructing new sustainable shared-use trails on the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. The trail-head is located at the end of Par Four Dr., off of Steele Canyon Road. Planning for this
ALL ABOARD! VINTAGE TRAIN RIDES EACH WEEKEND IN JANUARY
January 14, 2013 (Campo)–All aboard! Vintage Train Rides and museum tours are offered each weekend in January at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, Campo, one of the “eight great” railroad museums in California. Ride the museum’s “Golden State” excursion train to Tunnel 4 and the Lower Campo Creek Bridge at 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. each day. Reservations not required,
LA MESANS CELEBRATE IN STYLE AT PARTY OF THE CENTURY
By Miriam Raftery January 13, 2013 (La Mesa) – Capping off a year of centennial celebrations, La Mesa hosted its “Party of the Century” last night. Held at the La Mesa Community Center, the event featured music through the decades and areas decorated to reflect the many colorful eras in La Mesa’s past. Dignitaries past and present turned out.
MASKS AND BEADS HERALD MARDI GRAS SUNDAY UCCLM FEB. 10
January 13, 2013 (La Mesa) — Tradition holds that Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) ushers in the reflective season of Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 13th. The United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM) will be celebrating that tradition on Sunday, February 10, 2013 with a Mardi Gras Sunday worship service. The public is invited to dress up (carnival masks and beads
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FREE EAST COUNTY PRODUCE EXCHANGE SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 IN JAMUL
By Blake Powers and John Chapman The East County Produce Exchange is kicking off the New Year with an event on Saturday, January 26th. It will be held in the
HEART-TO-HEART FUNDRAISER JANUARY 19
January 16, 2013 (Spring Valley) – On January 19 the community is invited to a special fundraiser at Steele Canyon High School, 12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley from 10 a.m.
LAKESIDE RESIDENT WINS TOP ART AWARD
January 16, 2013 (Lakeside)–Sandra (Sandie) Seckington of Lakeside won a First Place award for miniatures at the San Diego Watercolor Society’s January show, “New Beginnings”. Sandie’s painting, “Uncertain Future”, was picked by juror Carol Mansfield because of
EAST COUNTY WOMEN WIN TOP TWO ART AWARDS
September 15, 2013 (San Diego) — Joan McKasson and Joan Merrick were awarded first and second places respectively in the San Diego Watercolor Society’s January show, “New Beginnings”. The juror,
JANUARY HAPPENINGS AT EAST COUNTY PARKS
January 15, 2013 (San Diego) – San Diego County Parks have many activities scheduled throughout the month of January—including everything from ranger-led hikes to star parties. Scroll down for activities
WILD HORSES IN RAMONA: THE COYOTE CANYON HERITAGE HERD
By Ariele Johannson January 15, 2013 (Ramona)–On a warm spring morning in the Upper Borrego Valley in 2003, the last 29 wild horses in East County–were rounded up by helicopters
MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATION TO HELP CONSTRUCT NEW TRAIL JAN. 20 at SAN DIEGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
January 15, 2013 (San Diego)–On Sunday, January 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA) will be constructing
ALL ABOARD! VINTAGE TRAIN RIDES EACH WEEKEND IN JANUARY
January 14, 2013 (Campo)–All aboard! Vintage Train Rides and museum tours are offered each weekend in January at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, Campo, one of the “eight great” railroad
LA MESANS CELEBRATE IN STYLE AT PARTY OF THE CENTURY
By Miriam Raftery January 13, 2013 (La Mesa) – Capping off a year of centennial celebrations, La Mesa hosted its “Party of the Century” last night. Held at the La
MASKS AND BEADS HERALD MARDI GRAS SUNDAY UCCLM FEB. 10
January 13, 2013 (La Mesa) — Tradition holds that Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) ushers in the reflective season of Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 13th. The United Church of Christ of
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