East County Magazine
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ON THE ROCKS
July 23, 2012 (McCain Valley) – ECM reader Tom Lemon sent in these spectacular photos of McCain Valley, site of the proposed Tule Wind facility in San Diego’s East County. "I first visited McCain Valley around 1995 after reading Jerry Shaad’s book Afoot and Afield in San Diego County. I began camping and hiking in the Valley and explored
EAST COUNTY EATER: O’S AMERICAN KITCHEN BLENDS BEST OF OLD AND NEW
Reinvigorated restaurant from founders of Pat & Oscars opens in Parkway Plaza 375 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon http://www.osamericankitchen.com/ By Ellinoa Blake Photos by Miriam Raftery and Ellinoa Blake July 24, 2012 (El Cajon)–An abundance of my childhood memories are focused around food. One memory that stands out is sitting at a black and yellow booth, hot breadsticks in hand, at Pat
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SPACE INVADERS?
July 25, 2012 (Ocotillo) – No, this isn’t the mother ship that’s landed in Ocotillo. It’s another alien power – the first wind turbine foundation poured at Pattern Energy’s Ocotillo Express project. Photographer Jim Pelley measured a single turbine foundation hole measures 286 feet. More than 100 turbines, each 450 feet tall, are planned to invade this desert on
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE SPACE BAR JULY 26
July 24, 2012 (La Mesa) – The Space Bar Internet Café presents Open Mic Night with Jihmye on July 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 7454 University Ave., La Mesa. Brandon Cesmot is the featured poet and Jim Moreno is hosting. Cesmot has been among California’s most active poets and has won four San Diego Book Awards.
“WHISPERS IN THE WIND” STORYTELLING JULY 22
July 21, 2012 (San Diego) – Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation presents the 2nd Annual “Whispers in the Wind” storytelling event on July 22 at 3:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center Theater, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego. The stories are a collection of time-honored Native American folklore and animal tales. Two of San Diego County’s best storytellers; Mary
2ND ANNUAL WATERMELON DAYS AT OASIS CAMEL DAIRY JULY 21 & 22
July 15, 2012 (Ramona) — Here’s a juicy story: the Oasis Camel Dairy will host its second annual Watermelon Days on July 21 & 22 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at 26757 Old Julian Hwy in Ramona. Festivities include feeding watermelon to the camels, camel rides, an exotic bird show featuring talking and singing parrots and tours of the camel
SAN DIEGO’S PHIL’S BBQ WINS TRAVEL CHANNEL’S BEST WEST COAST SANDWICH
Phil’s BBQ El Toro tri-tip sandwich takes one of ten regional titles to advance to the final round July 19, 2012 (San Diego) — On Wednesday, July 18, 2012, Phil’s BBQ was named the West Coast Regional Winner of the Travel Channel show “Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America.” Phil’s El Toro tri-tip sandwich is one of ten
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SNOWFALL AT MCCAIN VALLEY
July 19, 2012 (McCain Valley) – Tom Klimek of Lemon Grove shared these photos that he took of McCain Valley “as few have seen it,” blanketed in snow, isolated in its pristine beauty. “On March 18, 2012 I drove to Laguna Mountain and then to McCain to enjoy the late winter storm that brought wind, rain, hail, and snow to
LAKESIDE’S RIVER PARK CONSERVANCY RECOGNIZES VOLUNTEERS
July 18, 2012 (Lakeside) – Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy held a Volunteer Appreciation Party on July 14 to thank all the volunteers who have given many hours of support over the years. The 2011 Volunteer Appreciation Awards were distributed at the party. The winners are: Sally Nelson for the Joan Burnett Inspirational Award Bill Holmes for Safety and Tech Support
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MOVIE NIGHT AT SANTEE LAKES: JULY 20, AUGUST 3 & 17
July 18, 2012 (Santee) – Santee Lakes hosts Friday movie nights this summer. Bring a blanket or chairs and your picnic and enjoy movies under the stars. The Friday night lineup includes: Kung Fu Panda – July 20 Muppets – August 3 Dolphin Tale – August 17 The gates open at 4:00 p.m. and games and contests for kids will
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ON THE ROCKS
July 23, 2012 (McCain Valley) – ECM reader Tom Lemon sent in these spectacular photos of McCain Valley, site of the proposed Tule Wind facility in San Diego’s East
EAST COUNTY EATER: O’S AMERICAN KITCHEN BLENDS BEST OF OLD AND NEW
Reinvigorated restaurant from founders of Pat & Oscars opens in Parkway Plaza 375 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon http://www.osamericankitchen.com/ By Ellinoa Blake Photos by Miriam Raftery and Ellinoa Blake July 24, 2012
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SPACE INVADERS?
July 25, 2012 (Ocotillo) – No, this isn’t the mother ship that’s landed in Ocotillo. It’s another alien power – the first wind turbine foundation poured at Pattern Energy’s
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE SPACE BAR JULY 26
July 24, 2012 (La Mesa) – The Space Bar Internet Café presents Open Mic Night with Jihmye on July 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 7454 University
“WHISPERS IN THE WIND” STORYTELLING JULY 22
July 21, 2012 (San Diego) – Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation presents the 2nd Annual “Whispers in the Wind” storytelling event on July 22 at 3:00 p.m. in the Visitor
2ND ANNUAL WATERMELON DAYS AT OASIS CAMEL DAIRY JULY 21 & 22
July 15, 2012 (Ramona) — Here’s a juicy story: the Oasis Camel Dairy will host its second annual Watermelon Days on July 21 & 22 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
SAN DIEGO’S PHIL’S BBQ WINS TRAVEL CHANNEL’S BEST WEST COAST SANDWICH
Phil’s BBQ El Toro tri-tip sandwich takes one of ten regional titles to advance to the final round July 19, 2012 (San Diego) — On Wednesday, July 18,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SNOWFALL AT MCCAIN VALLEY
July 19, 2012 (McCain Valley) – Tom Klimek of Lemon Grove shared these photos that he took of McCain Valley “as few have seen it,” blanketed in snow, isolated in
LAKESIDE’S RIVER PARK CONSERVANCY RECOGNIZES VOLUNTEERS
July 18, 2012 (Lakeside) – Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy held a Volunteer Appreciation Party on July 14 to thank all the volunteers who have given many hours of support over
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MOVIE NIGHT AT SANTEE LAKES: JULY 20, AUGUST 3 & 17
July 18, 2012 (Santee) – Santee Lakes hosts Friday movie nights this summer. Bring a blanket or chairs and your picnic and enjoy movies under the stars. The Friday night
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