East County Magazine
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: TALKING TURKEY
January 4, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)–ECM editor Miriam Raftery photographed this healthy-looking flock of wild turkeys near Cuyamaca. There is some debate on whether turkeys are native or non-native in our region. Thousands of wild turkeys present today in our backcountry are descendants of wild turkeys released in 1993 by hunting groups. But it’s quite possible that turkeys here
HAWKWATCH 2013 BEGINS JANUARY 5 IN RAMONA
January 4, 2013 (Ramona) – HawkWatch 2013 begins on January 5 at 9 a.m. at WRI Headquarters in Ramona on Highland Valley Road. Observe wintering and resident raptors including Golden Eagles, wintering Ferruginous Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, Prairie Falcons and Red-shouldered Hawks, to name a few. There are over 19 species of raptors that can be seen at the Ramona Grasslands.
PHOTOS OF THE YEAR 2012
December 31, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – A photo is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes. East County Magazine’s photographers and readers have compiled an impressive portfolio of dramatic images this year. These are our editor’s picks for the photos that create an emotional chord, from inspiration to anguish. We deeply appreciate our professional photojournalists and citizen
PETITION LAUNCHED TO DESIGNATE LITTLE SAIGON DISTRICT IN EAST SAN DIEGO
By Miriam Raftery January 1, 2013 (San Diego)—“The Vietnamese community in San Diego is in need of a strong sense of identity in order to unite in the revitalization of our social and economic life,”Frank Vuong, president of the Little Saigon San Diego Foundation, writes. He hopes to see the Vietnamese community become a cultural asset for our region
LA MESA POET SEEKS BLANKETS FOR MIXTEC INDIAN FAMILIES IN TIJUANA
December 30, 2012 (La Mesa) – Poet Jim Hornsby Morena, owner of the Spacebar Internet Café in La Mesa, is asking for donations of blankets to help the Mixtec Indians in Tijuana during this winter season. Below is his message, along with a link to a video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YnjEEP5Vck “It’s very cold here and also in Tijuana. The coldness of poverty is
ROBIN HENKEL BLUES TRIO AT EL CAJON BREWING CO. JANUARY 16
December 28, 2012 (San Diego) – The Robin Henkel Blues Trio will perform at El Cajon Brewing Co., 110 North Magnolia Ave., El Cajon on January 16 from 6 – 9 p.m. The Trio’s performance is in the style of the Mississippi Delta blues. Henkel, a guitarist and singer, is a local legend specializing in blues and jazz. A veteran
GREATER VISION GOSPEL TRIO IN CONCERT JANUARY 13
December 28, 2012 (San Diego) – The award-winning Southern Gospel trio Greater Vision will perform at Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Road, San Diego on January 13 at 5:00 p.m. Greater Vision, organized in 1990, has been inspiring audiences with its rich vocal blend and gospel message. Tickets are $16 advance general admission, $20 at the door or $25 for Artist
VEGGIECATION PROGRAM: TIPS FOR YOUNG EATERS
Get kids to love their veggies for the new year January 1, 2013 (San Diego)–Children eat with their eyes. Young eaters are drawn to items that are fun and colorful. When introducing kids to new veggies, select different vegetables with vibrant colors and cut them into fun, kid-friendly shapes.Dips are fun. To get kids interested in trying new veggies, give them a
WEBELOS CUB SCOUTS GET READYMAN TRAINING FROM LA MESA FIREMEN
January 2, 2013 (La Mesa) – On Sunday, December 23, The Eagle Patrol Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 391 got hands on training from La Mesa firefighters at the main La Mesa Fire Station 11 at 8034 Allison Avenue. The Scouts were taught emergency first aid procedures. In addition they were shown equipment used by firefighters in their jobs. The
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WHAT DOES AN ACTUAL GAS “PEAKER” PLANT LOOK LIKE?
January 2, 2013 (Otay)–“Look out, Santee, here’s your future,” Tom Lemon writes, referring to the Quail Brush gas-fired peaker power plant proposed just outside of Mission Trails Regional Park. Curious to see what a peaker plant actually looks like – not just in drawings prepared by the developer—Lemon ventured to Otay Mesa, where a gas-fired peaker plant recently opened. Note: Peaker plants
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: TALKING TURKEY
January 4, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)–ECM editor Miriam Raftery photographed this healthy-looking flock of wild turkeys near Cuyamaca. There is some debate on whether turkeys are native or non-native
HAWKWATCH 2013 BEGINS JANUARY 5 IN RAMONA
January 4, 2013 (Ramona) – HawkWatch 2013 begins on January 5 at 9 a.m. at WRI Headquarters in Ramona on Highland Valley Road. Observe wintering and resident raptors including Golden
PHOTOS OF THE YEAR 2012
December 31, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – A photo is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes. East County Magazine’s photographers and readers have compiled an impressive portfolio
PETITION LAUNCHED TO DESIGNATE LITTLE SAIGON DISTRICT IN EAST SAN DIEGO
By Miriam Raftery January 1, 2013 (San Diego)—“The Vietnamese community in San Diego is in need of a strong sense of identity in order to unite in the revitalization
LA MESA POET SEEKS BLANKETS FOR MIXTEC INDIAN FAMILIES IN TIJUANA
December 30, 2012 (La Mesa) – Poet Jim Hornsby Morena, owner of the Spacebar Internet Café in La Mesa, is asking for donations of blankets to help the Mixtec Indians
ROBIN HENKEL BLUES TRIO AT EL CAJON BREWING CO. JANUARY 16
December 28, 2012 (San Diego) – The Robin Henkel Blues Trio will perform at El Cajon Brewing Co., 110 North Magnolia Ave., El Cajon on January 16 from 6 –
GREATER VISION GOSPEL TRIO IN CONCERT JANUARY 13
December 28, 2012 (San Diego) – The award-winning Southern Gospel trio Greater Vision will perform at Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Road, San Diego on January 13 at 5:00 p.m. Greater
VEGGIECATION PROGRAM: TIPS FOR YOUNG EATERS
Get kids to love their veggies for the new year January 1, 2013 (San Diego)–Children eat with their eyes. Young eaters are drawn to items that are fun and colorful. When introducing
WEBELOS CUB SCOUTS GET READYMAN TRAINING FROM LA MESA FIREMEN
January 2, 2013 (La Mesa) – On Sunday, December 23, The Eagle Patrol Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 391 got hands on training from La Mesa firefighters at the main
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WHAT DOES AN ACTUAL GAS “PEAKER” PLANT LOOK LIKE?
January 2, 2013 (Otay)–“Look out, Santee, here’s your future,” Tom Lemon writes, referring to the Quail Brush gas-fired peaker power plant proposed just outside of Mission Trails Regional Park. Curious to
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