East County Magazine
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CHALDEAN LEADERS PRESENT 300 TOYS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN EL CAJON
December 13, 2012 (El Cajon) – Two community leaders, Hani Daymia, President of the Chaldean American Association, and Ben Kalasho today donated 300 toys for children in East County to brighten their holiday season. The Chaldean American Association is a social club located in El Cajon. Chaldean Americans represent 38% of El Cajon’s population, a segment that continues to grow
HOLIDAY PARADE AT LA MESA’S VICTORIAN-STYLE CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE DECEMBER 14 AND 15
December 11 2012 (La Mesa)—In this centennial year, La Mesa’s annual Christmas in the Village celebration will also feature a holiday parade. The parade will roll down La Mesa Boulevard at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, December 14 at 15. During the celebration, the entire downtown village transforms into a winter wonderland complete with horse-drawn carriages and bonfires, strolling
THE SAN DIEGO POTTERY TOUR BEGINS IN EAST COUNTY DECEMBER 8 – 9
December 7, 2012 (San Diego) – East County makes a strong showing in the upcoming San Diego Pottery Tour on December 8 & 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour is a celebration of ceramics, city-wide with over 25 potters in 10 locations from Spring Valley to Point Loma. Seven of the studios are located in East County
STONEY’S KIDS AND COTTONWOOD GOLF CLUB HOLD TOURNAMENT BENEFITING THE EAST COUNTY FOOD DRIVE DECEMBER 12
December 9, 2012 (El Cajon)–Where else can you have fun, and do great things for kids at the same time? Sign up for the December 12 golf tournament at Cottonwood Golf Club, and bring an unwrapped toy for East County Toy and Food Drive. For a fee of $49.00, the tournament includes: 11:00 a.m. Shotgun
LOCAL TOT’S PARTY HELPS HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS
By Staci Torgensen December 7, 2012 (San Diego)–At the ripe age of two, Journey’s birthday party is making a difference in the lives of victims of Hurricane Sandy. This beautiful young girl is turning her second birthday party into an event to remember. Journey’s family has chosen to ECHOage her upcoming birthday party. Instead of receiving many smaller gifts, Journey
SIXTH ANNUAL TREE OF HOPE CELEBRATION & CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa Brings Holiday Fun to Easter Seals & Local Children December 13, 2012, (San Diego)–The Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa hosted their 6th Annual Tree of Hope Celebration and Christmas Carnival for Easter Seals Southern California and San Diego County children and adults with disabilities on Saturday, December 8.The guests and their families were
JOIN US FOR FEASTING AND MERRYMAKING! EAST COUNTY’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY IS DECEMBER 16
VIP guests include Congresswoman Davis, Mayor Art Madrid and many more! This year’s festivities will take place on Sunday, December 16 from 2-6 p.m. Savor delicious foods prepared by Chef Patrick Dean and Grove Pastry Shop, enjoy wine tasting by La Serenissima and San Pasqual Winery as well as live jazz music by Chris Klich of Grossmont College Music Dept.
A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: DEC. 11 AND 12
December 6, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)—Grossmont College’s Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale will present a Baroque Christmas Concert on December 11 and 12 in East County and San Diego. The performances will feature beloved music from the Baroque masters: Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Biber and Charpentier, as well as violin solos by Michael Dvoskin and Luay Yousif. On Tuesday, December 11
NILE SISTERS FOUNDER ELIZABETH LOU WINS ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD 2012
December 7, 2012 (San Diego) – Guests from more than 20 nations were on hand as Elizabeth Lou, founder and CEO of Nile Sisters in San Diego, received the prestigious Eleanor Roosvelt humanitarian award from the United Nations Association USA in San Diego. The award, presented at the Asmara Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant in San Diego in October, recognizes Lou’s
BEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES
By Nancy White I’ll have a blue Christmas without you, I’ll be so blue just thinking about you. December 5, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)–Elvis Presley aside, the holiday blues are nothing to sing about. For many the holidays are not a time of cheer, but of dread, exhaustion and even depression. What distinguishes the holiday blues from cases of
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CHALDEAN LEADERS PRESENT 300 TOYS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN EL CAJON
December 13, 2012 (El Cajon) – Two community leaders, Hani Daymia, President of the Chaldean American Association, and Ben Kalasho today donated 300 toys for children in East County to
HOLIDAY PARADE AT LA MESA’S VICTORIAN-STYLE CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE DECEMBER 14 AND 15
December 11 2012 (La Mesa)—In this centennial year, La Mesa’s annual Christmas in the Village celebration will also feature a holiday parade. The parade will roll down La Mesa Boulevard
THE SAN DIEGO POTTERY TOUR BEGINS IN EAST COUNTY DECEMBER 8 – 9
December 7, 2012 (San Diego) – East County makes a strong showing in the upcoming San Diego Pottery Tour on December 8 & 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
STONEY’S KIDS AND COTTONWOOD GOLF CLUB HOLD TOURNAMENT BENEFITING THE EAST COUNTY FOOD DRIVE DECEMBER 12
December 9, 2012 (El Cajon)–Where else can you have fun, and do great things for kids at the same time? Sign up for the December
LOCAL TOT’S PARTY HELPS HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS
By Staci Torgensen December 7, 2012 (San Diego)–At the ripe age of two, Journey’s birthday party is making a difference in the lives of victims of Hurricane Sandy. This beautiful
SIXTH ANNUAL TREE OF HOPE CELEBRATION & CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa Brings Holiday Fun to Easter Seals & Local Children December 13, 2012, (San Diego)–The Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa hosted their 6th Annual
JOIN US FOR FEASTING AND MERRYMAKING! EAST COUNTY’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY IS DECEMBER 16
VIP guests include Congresswoman Davis, Mayor Art Madrid and many more! This year’s festivities will take place on Sunday, December 16 from 2-6 p.m. Savor delicious foods prepared by Chef
A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: DEC. 11 AND 12
December 6, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)—Grossmont College’s Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale will present a Baroque Christmas Concert on December 11 and 12 in East County and San Diego.
NILE SISTERS FOUNDER ELIZABETH LOU WINS ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD 2012
December 7, 2012 (San Diego) – Guests from more than 20 nations were on hand as Elizabeth Lou, founder and CEO of Nile Sisters in San Diego, received the prestigious
BEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES
By Nancy White I’ll have a blue Christmas without you, I’ll be so blue just thinking about you. December 5, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)–Elvis Presley aside, the holiday blues
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