
East County Magazine
GALLERY WALK AND ARTIST RECEPTION IN DOWNTOWN EL CAJON FRIDAY, SEPT. 21
September 17, 2012 (El Cajon) – Downtown El Cajon invites you to a gallery walk featuring seven galleries on Friday, September 21 from 5-8 p.m. More than 500 works of art will be available along El Cajon’s Gallery Row in the community’s burgeoning arts district. The evening also features giveaways, food and beverages, live music and demonstrations by local artists.
CUSTOMS BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER ARRESTED BY BORDER CORRUPTION TASK FORCE AGENTS
September 17, 2012 (San Diego) – Daphne Hearn, Special Agent in Charge of the San Diego FBI Office, and Chris Maston, Director of Field Operations, Customs Border Protection (CBP) announced the arrest of CBP Officer Thomas Silva, age 33, a nine-year veteran with the CBP. Silva was arrested on Friday, September 7 2012, at approximately 8:30 a.m, at the San
THE LIGHTBRIDGE HOSPICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE WALK AT LIBERTY STATION
Proceeds help fund special programs for San Diegans in need of hospice care September 16, 2012 (San Diego) – The LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation, a non-profit organization that fulfills special requests from hospice patients and their loved ones, will host its 4th annual Remembrance Walk on Sunday, September 23 at Liberty Station. The morning event is also an opportunity to

HA-HA HEIGHTS AT HARITNA MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT SEPT. 19-20
September 18, 2012 (La Mesa)—Comedians from Brew Ha-Ha will perform September 19 and 20 at Haritna, which was voted #1 Mediterranean Restaurant in San Diego’s A-list 2012. Haritna is located at 7303 El Cajon Blvd. at the corner of 734d Street in LA Mesa. http://www.haritnarestaurant.com. On Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 7:30-9 p.m., Al Gavi and special guest Ikaika will perform.
LIVING GREEN AT BLUE SKY RANCH: SEPT. 29 IN LAKESIDE
Find inspiration, savor a fresh foods buffet, and learn the latest in sustainability By Walt Meyer September 16, 2012 (Lakeside)–At Heartland Coalition/UnitedGREEN’s Forging a Sustainable Future event at San Diego State University in March, keynote speaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared the importance of changing how we all live in light of the global climate crisis. But as has been said
HELP LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS BUILD A HOME FOR MEATBALL
September 15, 2012 (Alpine)—Meatball the bear, originally slated to be temporarily housed at Lions, Tigers & Bears in Alpine, will now be staying permanently at the rescue facility. Owner Bobbi Brink has issued a plea for public help to build a larger enclosure for the bear, which had been wandering into neighborhoods before it was captured and taken to LTB
“FRIENDRAISER” EVENT SUPPORTS BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AT MISSION TRAILS SEPTEMBER 22
September 14, 2012 (San Diego) — It is estimated that 11,000 San Diego county residents are affected by brain injury. When a person is brain injured, families’ lives are turned upside down. There can be marital stress, job-related issues, legal or financial problems, and more. After insurance runs out, or progress from rehabilitation becomes difficult to see, or physicians
DANCE UNDER THE STARS AT THE JULIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 15
September 14, 2012 (Julian)–For the 43rd year, Julian celebrates the end of summer with music. The Julian Music Festival will be held on September 15 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. This year brings a change in location to the Menghini Winery. Originally this festival was a banjo fiddle competition, and more recently known as the Julian Bluegrass Festival. Now
A HARVEST OF STORIES AT MISSION TRAILS SEPTEMBER 15
September 13, 2012 (San Diego) — Six members of the San Diego Storytellers: Cyndy Griffin, Mary Holma, Mindy Donner, Jessica Baris, Li-Anne Rowswell, and Jim Dieckmann, will present, “A Harvest of Stories” in the Outdoor Amphitheater at the Mission Trails Visitor Center on September 15, at 6:00 p.m. These engaging storytellers will be sharing wonderful stories from around the world.
COMEDY OF THE YEAR! SEPTEMBER 14-16
September 13, 2012 (Spring Valley) – Encore! Theatre presents “twi-lite” September 14 – 16 at 9620 Campo Rd., Spring Valley. The show is a fun-filled, family friendly musical spoof on the book series, “Twighlight”. It is styled as an old fashioned melodrama with silliness galore. At the end of the show a pirate themed “Olio”, which is like an
GALLERY WALK AND ARTIST RECEPTION IN DOWNTOWN EL CAJON FRIDAY, SEPT. 21
September 17, 2012 (El Cajon) – Downtown El Cajon invites you to a gallery walk featuring seven galleries on Friday, September 21 from 5-8 p.m. More than 500 works of
CUSTOMS BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER ARRESTED BY BORDER CORRUPTION TASK FORCE AGENTS
September 17, 2012 (San Diego) – Daphne Hearn, Special Agent in Charge of the San Diego FBI Office, and Chris Maston, Director of Field Operations, Customs Border Protection (CBP) announced
THE LIGHTBRIDGE HOSPICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE WALK AT LIBERTY STATION
Proceeds help fund special programs for San Diegans in need of hospice care September 16, 2012 (San Diego) – The LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation, a non-profit organization that fulfills special

HA-HA HEIGHTS AT HARITNA MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT SEPT. 19-20
September 18, 2012 (La Mesa)—Comedians from Brew Ha-Ha will perform September 19 and 20 at Haritna, which was voted #1 Mediterranean Restaurant in San Diego’s A-list 2012. Haritna is located
LIVING GREEN AT BLUE SKY RANCH: SEPT. 29 IN LAKESIDE
Find inspiration, savor a fresh foods buffet, and learn the latest in sustainability By Walt Meyer September 16, 2012 (Lakeside)–At Heartland Coalition/UnitedGREEN’s Forging a Sustainable Future event at San Diego State
HELP LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS BUILD A HOME FOR MEATBALL
September 15, 2012 (Alpine)—Meatball the bear, originally slated to be temporarily housed at Lions, Tigers & Bears in Alpine, will now be staying permanently at the rescue facility. Owner Bobbi
“FRIENDRAISER” EVENT SUPPORTS BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AT MISSION TRAILS SEPTEMBER 22
September 14, 2012 (San Diego) — It is estimated that 11,000 San Diego county residents are affected by brain injury. When a person is brain injured, families’ lives are
DANCE UNDER THE STARS AT THE JULIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 15
September 14, 2012 (Julian)–For the 43rd year, Julian celebrates the end of summer with music. The Julian Music Festival will be held on September 15 from 12 noon to 9
A HARVEST OF STORIES AT MISSION TRAILS SEPTEMBER 15
September 13, 2012 (San Diego) — Six members of the San Diego Storytellers: Cyndy Griffin, Mary Holma, Mindy Donner, Jessica Baris, Li-Anne Rowswell, and Jim Dieckmann, will present, “A Harvest
COMEDY OF THE YEAR! SEPTEMBER 14-16
September 13, 2012 (Spring Valley) – Encore! Theatre presents “twi-lite” September 14 – 16 at 9620 Campo Rd., Spring Valley. The show is a fun-filled, family friendly musical spoof