East County Magazine
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WEEKLY RANGER LED HIKES AT WILLIAM HEISE COUNTY PARK NOW THROUGH MAY 27
April 14, 2012 (Julian) — Join the park staff at William Heise County Park, 4945 Heise Park Rd. Julian, each Sunday in April and May at 10:30 a.m. for an easy to moderate hike through the trails of the park. The hikes will take place weather permitting. These hikes may be cold, so bring a sweater, jacket, gloves, water, and
EXPLORE COASTAL SAGE HABITAT AT THE LAKESIDE LINKAGE PRESERVE APRIL 22
April 13, 2012 (Lakeside) — Join the Ranger April 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., for a moderate hike to explore the world’s second most endangered habitat, the Coastal Sage Scrub at the Lakeside Linkage Preserve, NE corner of Los Coches Rd. and Ha-Hana Rd. You will learn how the Native Americans used the plants, and will be looking
VINTAGE PLANE FLYOVER TO MARK DEDICATION OF NEW STUDENT CENTER AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE APRIL 14
What world record will attendees seek to break? Shhhh! It’s a secret! April 12, 2012 (El Cajon) – On a day Grossmont College is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house full of activities for the public, the campus is also marking a new beginning with the dedication of the Student and Administrative Services Building and Griffin Center. A
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN ALPINE APRIL 14
April 12, 2012 (Alpine) – The Alpine Chamber of Commerce is holding its “I Love a Clean Alpine” event on April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event begins at the Triangle, 2157 Alpine Blvd. with a free continental breakfast. Vests and bags will be distributed for cleaning up Alpine Blvd. and Wrights Field. At noon lunch will
STEELE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS INAUGURAL TASTE OF THE TOWN APRIL 20
April 12, 2012 (Spring Valley) – Steele Canyon High School (SCHS) is holding its inaugural Taste of the Town event on April 20 at the Sycuan Golf and Tennis Resort, 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will feature local restaurants, wineries and breweries that will provide samples of their cuisines and beverages.
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: DESERT BIGHORNS
April 12, 2012 (Ocotillo) – “My wife, Mary, and I had the pleasure of seeing a large group of bighorn sheep while we were on one of our desert wildflower trips,” Robert Baran says. They photographed a group of 15 or more Peninsular Bighorn Sheep on Saturday, April 7 between Meyer Creek and Ocotillo. Printer-friendly version
SAN DIEGO ART LEADERS HOLD PANEL DISCUSSION ON FUTURE OF EAST COUNTY ARTS APRIL 13 IN EL CAJON
April 12, 2012 (El Cajon) –What role can the arts play in bettering El Cajon and its diverse population? San Diego Arts leaders including artists, journalists, writers, university professors, critics, and business people will discuss this question in a panel mediated by Justin Hudnall, creator and leading operative of The Far East Movement. The event will take place Friday, April
WILL POWER COLUMNIST WILLIAM SCHWENT FOUND DEAD
"Will Power `Bill’ would be the first one to say, `Never, never, never give up the fight." — Robert Schwent April 11, 2012 (San Diego) — It is with a heavy heart that we must inform our readers that William "Bill" Gerald Schwent has died of a "circulatory event", his family has informed ECM. Known to our readers as author of the acerbic and insightful "Will
FORMER SDSU AZTECS TO LEAD LAKESIDE PARADE APRIL 21
El Capitan Alums Ryan Lindley and Tommie Draheim Will Serve as Grand Marshals By Ryan Schuler April 11, 2012 (Lakeside)–Former SDSU football players and El Capitan High School alums Ryan Lindley and Tommie Draheim will serve as the grand marshals of the Lakeside Western Days Parade on Saturday, April 21. The parade will start at 9:30
STOLEN INNOCENCE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
"Imagine yourself, 8-years-old, stripped naked, on the ground, on the bathroom floor, chained, crying for your mommy." – Angela, Survivor Story and photos by Ron Logan April 9, 2012 (San Diego) – If you believe that human trafficking is not a problem in San Diego County – you would be wrong. Very wrong. Human trafficking is happening
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WEEKLY RANGER LED HIKES AT WILLIAM HEISE COUNTY PARK NOW THROUGH MAY 27
April 14, 2012 (Julian) — Join the park staff at William Heise County Park, 4945 Heise Park Rd. Julian, each Sunday in April and May at 10:30 a.m. for an
EXPLORE COASTAL SAGE HABITAT AT THE LAKESIDE LINKAGE PRESERVE APRIL 22
April 13, 2012 (Lakeside) — Join the Ranger April 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., for a moderate hike to explore the world’s second most endangered habitat, the Coastal
VINTAGE PLANE FLYOVER TO MARK DEDICATION OF NEW STUDENT CENTER AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE APRIL 14
What world record will attendees seek to break? Shhhh! It’s a secret! April 12, 2012 (El Cajon) – On a day Grossmont College is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN ALPINE APRIL 14
April 12, 2012 (Alpine) – The Alpine Chamber of Commerce is holding its “I Love a Clean Alpine” event on April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event
STEELE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS INAUGURAL TASTE OF THE TOWN APRIL 20
April 12, 2012 (Spring Valley) – Steele Canyon High School (SCHS) is holding its inaugural Taste of the Town event on April 20 at the Sycuan Golf and Tennis
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: DESERT BIGHORNS
April 12, 2012 (Ocotillo) – “My wife, Mary, and I had the pleasure of seeing a large group of bighorn sheep while we were on one of our desert wildflower
SAN DIEGO ART LEADERS HOLD PANEL DISCUSSION ON FUTURE OF EAST COUNTY ARTS APRIL 13 IN EL CAJON
April 12, 2012 (El Cajon) –What role can the arts play in bettering El Cajon and its diverse population? San Diego Arts leaders including artists, journalists, writers, university professors, critics,
WILL POWER COLUMNIST WILLIAM SCHWENT FOUND DEAD
"Will Power `Bill’ would be the first one to say, `Never, never, never give up the fight." — Robert Schwent April 11, 2012 (San Diego) — It is with a heavy heart that
FORMER SDSU AZTECS TO LEAD LAKESIDE PARADE APRIL 21
El Capitan Alums Ryan Lindley and Tommie Draheim Will Serve as Grand Marshals By Ryan Schuler April 11, 2012 (Lakeside)–Former SDSU football players and El Capitan High
STOLEN INNOCENCE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
"Imagine yourself, 8-years-old, stripped naked, on the ground, on the bathroom floor, chained, crying for your mommy." – Angela, Survivor Story and photos by Ron Logan April
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