East County Magazine
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT COWLES ISLAND
December 25, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — No, this isn’t a preview of what East County might look like after a few decades of rising tides and global climate change. This image of Cowles “island” is in fact Cowles Mountain, surrounded not by water, but a sea of clouds. Scroll down for a second image depicting the Grossmont Knoll
LAWYERS CLUB OF SAN DIEGO AWARDS $16,000 IN GRANTS, 3 SCHOLARSHIPS AT ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
December 27, 2012 (San Diego)–Lawyers Club of San Diego presented grants totaling $16,000 to three local nonprofit organizations and awarded three law student scholarships at its annual holiday luncheon December 13, 2012. Lawyers Club, through its Fund for Justice, awarded grants to Voices for Children in support of its Infant and Toddler program, to Casa Cornelia Law Center in support
NORAD TRACKS SANTA’S FLIGHT
December 24, 2012 (Colorado Springs)–For over 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and its predecessor, Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s flight. You and your children can log on at www.noradsanta.com for live updates on Santa’s trip around the world, including videos and Christmas activities for young and the young
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MOUNTAIN SHADOW
By Miriam Raftery December 24, 2012 (Mount Helix) — This Christmas Eve, enjoy Tom Lemon’s gift to our readers. I’ve seen shadows cast by clouds on the earth below, but I’d never before seen shadow on top of the clouds. Lemon snapped this unusual image from Mount Helix, looking down on pink-tinged clouds early in the morning to see
“KAMERA AND KILN” ART EXHIBITION RECEPTION DECEMBER 23
December 22, 2012 (San Diego) – An art exhibition and reception hosted by Gerry and Claire Tietje will be held at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center at 1 Fr. Junipero Serra Dr., from 1 – 4 p.m. on December 23. “Kamera and Kiln” is a joint art exhibition hosted by award winning artists Gerry and Claire Tietje. Claire’s ceramic
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE IN LEMON GROVE DEC. 24
December 21, 2012 (Lemon Grove) – The Lagoon, Lemon Grove Community Church is holding it Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. on the 24th. Enjoy a string quartet, candles, Christmas carols and free hot cider and cinnamon rolls. The church is located at 3122 Main Street in Lemon Grove. Printer-friendly version
RAZOO HELPS RAISE MONEY FOR SANDY HOOK
December 22, 2012 (San Diego) – In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School much of the country is looking for ways to help. San Francisco-based www.Razoo.com has made it easy for Californians to donate money by creating a page dedicated solely to all the charities and nonprofits that are helping the victims and families in the
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT
December 21, 2012 (Mount Helix) — Tom Lemon snapped this serene image depicting a sea of golden-hued clouds, taken from atop Mount Helix on a foggy mid-winter morning in San Diego’s East County. Printer-friendly version
NEWSMAKERS OFFER “SCOOPS” FOR OUR READERS AT EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE HOLIDAY PARTY
December 21, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Congresswoman Susan Davis, La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid, and El Cajon Councilman Gary Kendrick were among the elected officials who joined in our “Feasting & Merrymaking” party over the weekend—and shared some special news for our community. Our guests also enjoyed live jazz by the amazing Chris Klich trio, fabulous food by
CHEERS! HAWK WATCH WINERY HOSTS HOLIDAY PARTY DEC. 22
December 21, 2012 (Warner Springs) –Hawk Watch Winery, which has won international honors for its vintages, is hosting a free party open to all on Saturday, December 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy solo saxophonist Jason Weber while sampling homemade holiday desserts among the twinkling Christmas lights in the barrel room, where you can also sign up to savor
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT COWLES ISLAND
December 25, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — No, this isn’t a preview of what East County might look like after a few decades of rising tides and global climate
LAWYERS CLUB OF SAN DIEGO AWARDS $16,000 IN GRANTS, 3 SCHOLARSHIPS AT ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
December 27, 2012 (San Diego)–Lawyers Club of San Diego presented grants totaling $16,000 to three local nonprofit organizations and awarded three law student scholarships at its annual holiday luncheon December
NORAD TRACKS SANTA’S FLIGHT
December 24, 2012 (Colorado Springs)–For over 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and its predecessor, Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MOUNTAIN SHADOW
By Miriam Raftery December 24, 2012 (Mount Helix) — This Christmas Eve, enjoy Tom Lemon’s gift to our readers. I’ve seen shadows cast by clouds on the earth below,
“KAMERA AND KILN” ART EXHIBITION RECEPTION DECEMBER 23
December 22, 2012 (San Diego) – An art exhibition and reception hosted by Gerry and Claire Tietje will be held at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center at 1 Fr.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE IN LEMON GROVE DEC. 24
December 21, 2012 (Lemon Grove) – The Lagoon, Lemon Grove Community Church is holding it Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. on the 24th. Enjoy a string quartet, candles,
RAZOO HELPS RAISE MONEY FOR SANDY HOOK
December 22, 2012 (San Diego) – In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School much of the country is looking for ways to help. San Francisco-based www.Razoo.com
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT
December 21, 2012 (Mount Helix) — Tom Lemon snapped this serene image depicting a sea of golden-hued clouds, taken from atop Mount Helix on a foggy mid-winter morning in
NEWSMAKERS OFFER “SCOOPS” FOR OUR READERS AT EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE HOLIDAY PARTY
December 21, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Congresswoman Susan Davis, La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid, and El Cajon Councilman Gary Kendrick were among the elected officials who joined in
CHEERS! HAWK WATCH WINERY HOSTS HOLIDAY PARTY DEC. 22
December 21, 2012 (Warner Springs) –Hawk Watch Winery, which has won international honors for its vintages, is hosting a free party open to all on Saturday, December 22 from 5:30
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