East County Magazine
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COME PLANT A TREE AT SANTREE FEST MARCH 17
March 8, 2012 (Santee)—The City of Santee invites you to join in its free SanTree Fest on Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Town Center Community Park, 10123 Riverwalk Drive. Community volunteers are welcome to help plant 40 to 50 trees, enjoy live bluegrass music by the Box Canyon band, free food samplings, crafts for kids,
ATARA-BAKER: AFRICAN MASK SERIES PAINTINGS, COLLAGE & SCULPTURE
Meet the Artist Thursday March 15, 5 pm to 8 pm March 8, 2012 (La Mesa)–Israeli-born artist Atara-Baker has brought her African Mask Series to O’Dunn Fine Art in La Mesa. This body of work centers on color and the primeval, inspired by the integrated tribal lifestyle and artifacts of the original South Africans, the San people of
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER – A MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY YOUNG ACTORS’ THEATER – MARCH 16 – 25
March 7, 2012 (Spring Valley) — The classic novel by Mark Twain is brought to stage in song and dance at the Encore! Theatre at 9620 Campo Road, Spring Valley, on March 16 – 25. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on March 16, 17, 23, 24 and at 2 p.m. on March 17, 18, 24, 25. This
“ALL ABOARD!” AT CAMPO RAILROAD MUSEUM AS THE CHEFS FIRE UP THE IRON HORSE MARCH 24
March 7, 2012 (Campo) — The Chefs de Cuisine and Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo are celebrating over fifty years of service to the San Diego community, together with The San Diego County Vintners Association. This savory event will be at the Campo Railroad Museum, located at State Highway 94 and Forrest Gate Road in Campo from 12:00–5:00
VETERAN WITH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) DEPARTS ON 3,800 MILE CROSS COUNTRY BICYCLE RIDE MARCH 10 IN LA MESA
March 7, 2012 (La Mesa)–Tom Skinner, an Army veteran, will depart on Saturday. March 10, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. from the United Church of Christ, 5940 Kelton Avenue, La Mesa on 117-day cross country ride covering over 3,800 miles ending at White River Junction, Vermont the National PTSD Headquarters. “As a veteran with PTSD, I want to call
SPRITES HOSTS BENEFIT MARCH 24
March 6, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — Sprites of East County, a mother-daughter philanthropic organization, will host its annual benefit on March 24 at Steele Canyon High School, 12440 Campo Road in Spring Valley. The theme of this year’s event is "Sprites Revolution." The annual benefit includes a silent auction, fashion show featuring apparel from Fashion Valley stores,
OCCUPELLA WOMEN’S CHORUS CHANGES LYRICS TO SEND MESSAGE
March 5, 2012 (San Diego) — There’s a new all volunteer female chorus in town with more gigs than they can handle. The “Occupella Chorus” sings familiar tunes, but rewords the lyrics to convey the message of social and economic injustice. A sample is “Occupy Your Mind” sung to tune of “Do Re Mi:” “Occupy your mind today. Learn
THE WILL POWER REPORT: COURT LIMITS FOREST SERVICE ADVENTURE PASSES
Nothing but the Truth! By Will Schwent February 29, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)–The US Ninth Circuit Court has invalidated an unpopular U.S. Forest Service Program called the “Adventure Pass”. This scam charged U.S. citizens to drive, park, or hike in their own public lands and fined them if they did not buy an “Adventure Pass.”
AGENTS ARREST ARMED ALIEN SMUGGLER IN JACUMBA
March 4, 2012 (Jacumba) –On February 14, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Boulevard Station collaborated with San Diego Sector Air Mobile Unit to conduct anti-smuggling operations in Jacumba. At approximately 2:00 p.m., agents observed a suspicious vehicle traveling along Old Highway 80. Agents stopped the vehicle and questioned the driver and occupants. A field investigation revealed
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: FLOWER POWER
March 4, 2012 (East County) –Henri Migala sent in this close up image of sunshine-hued blooms here in East County–sure signs that Spring is in the air. Printer-friendly version
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COME PLANT A TREE AT SANTREE FEST MARCH 17
March 8, 2012 (Santee)—The City of Santee invites you to join in its free SanTree Fest on Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Town Center Community
ATARA-BAKER: AFRICAN MASK SERIES PAINTINGS, COLLAGE & SCULPTURE
Meet the Artist Thursday March 15, 5 pm to 8 pm March 8, 2012 (La Mesa)–Israeli-born artist Atara-Baker has brought her African Mask Series to O’Dunn Fine Art
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER – A MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY YOUNG ACTORS’ THEATER – MARCH 16 – 25
March 7, 2012 (Spring Valley) — The classic novel by Mark Twain is brought to stage in song and dance at the Encore! Theatre at 9620 Campo Road, Spring
“ALL ABOARD!” AT CAMPO RAILROAD MUSEUM AS THE CHEFS FIRE UP THE IRON HORSE MARCH 24
March 7, 2012 (Campo) — The Chefs de Cuisine and Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo are celebrating over fifty years of service to the San Diego community, together
VETERAN WITH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) DEPARTS ON 3,800 MILE CROSS COUNTRY BICYCLE RIDE MARCH 10 IN LA MESA
March 7, 2012 (La Mesa)–Tom Skinner, an Army veteran, will depart on Saturday. March 10, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. from the United Church of Christ, 5940 Kelton Avenue, La
SPRITES HOSTS BENEFIT MARCH 24
March 6, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — Sprites of East County, a mother-daughter philanthropic organization, will host its annual benefit on March 24 at Steele Canyon High School,
OCCUPELLA WOMEN’S CHORUS CHANGES LYRICS TO SEND MESSAGE
March 5, 2012 (San Diego) — There’s a new all volunteer female chorus in town with more gigs than they can handle. The “Occupella Chorus” sings familiar tunes, but
THE WILL POWER REPORT: COURT LIMITS FOREST SERVICE ADVENTURE PASSES
Nothing but the Truth! By Will Schwent February 29, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)–The US Ninth Circuit Court has invalidated an unpopular U.S. Forest Service Program called
AGENTS ARREST ARMED ALIEN SMUGGLER IN JACUMBA
March 4, 2012 (Jacumba) –On February 14, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Boulevard Station collaborated with San Diego Sector Air Mobile Unit to conduct anti-smuggling operations in
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: FLOWER POWER
March 4, 2012 (East County) –Henri Migala sent in this close up image of sunshine-hued blooms here in East County–sure signs that Spring is in the air.
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues