East County Magazine
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EAST COUNTY VIDEO ADVENTURES: FINDING TRANQUILITY AT KITCHEN CREEK FALLS
Story and photos by Billy Ortiz View video by Billy Ortiz and Pam Wilmers: http://youtu.be/0Aelray-VZU February 17, 2012 (Kitchen Creek) — The name Kitchen Creek brings up many thoughts of times gone by. One can only imagine gold miners giving this creek its name. My friends and I came to the falls in mid-May 2011. We
ART SHOW IS THE CAT’S MEOW; RECEPTION FEB. 18, EXHIBIT THROUGH MARCH 1
February 17, 2012 (San Carlos) – Water color and collage artist Jean Waters will be the featured artist at the San Carlos Library from now through March 1. A reception will be held Saturday, February 18 from 12-2 p.m. “Her paintings will bring a genuine smile to your face,” said fellow artist Chuck McPherson in an e-mail
LA MESA ROLLS OUT CENTENNIAL
By Mia Myklebust February 17, 2012 (La Mesa)–Gold and blue balloons spotted the La Mesa Village Plaza this past Tuesday for the kick-off of the yearlong La Mesa Centennial celebration. The crowd waited expectantly, cameras in hand, for a special blue Centennial trolley wrapped in historical photos. A band played old-time tunes as the trolley rolled into the station and
POW-WOW AT SDSU MARCH 17 RECALLS ANCIENT KUMEYAAY TRADITIONS
February 18, 2012 (San Diego) — The 41st annual American Indian Pow-Wow will be held on March 17 at San Diego State University. This free event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by the San Diego State Alumni Association, Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and the SDSU President’s Leadership Fund. Gourd dancing begins at 11 a.m. with a grand procession at 12 noon
SMILE! JOIN A CENTENNIAL PHOTO SHOOT FEB. 18 IN LA MESA
February 13,2012 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Centennial Committee invites you to join in forming a human “100” to honor La Mesa’s 100th birthday. A “Century of Smiles” photo shoot will take place on February 18 at 7 a.m. on the upper level of the Grossmont Center parking garage. Refreshments will be provided, plus free t-shirts to the
CHEERS! EL CAJON BREWING COMPANY SERVES UP MICROBREWS AND A FRESH MENU
By Mia Myklebust February 12, 2012 (El Cajon)–When El Cajon Brewing Company opened in October, it joined the ranks of San Diego’s beer elite. The growing brewery culture in San Diego had a gap in East County that this local brewery and restaurant has filled with gusto. From filling food to an array of craft beers brewed on site
KROC KIDS CASTING CALL FEB 28TH AND MARCH 1ST
February 13, 2012 (San Diego) — Kroc Kids Junior Theater Company is holding a casting call for all skill levels age 7-18 for the upcoming production of “Once Upon a Mattress” with performance dates of May 25-27th. Tuesday, February 28th 4:30-6:30 p.m. is the music audition, come prepared to sing with a CD for accompaniment. Thursday, March 1st from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
VETERAN BUFFALO SOLDIERS AND DESCENDANTS RIDE AGAIN AT LEMON GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
“Throughout history, it was hard for black men, with no education. They couldn’t become officers. They weren’t trained right. African-Americans were always left with the worst equipment (like hats and shoes) while the white officers made 50 cents more.” – Trooper John Green By Megan McGlamery February 10, 2012 (Lemon Grove) In celebration of Black History Month,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK : A HUMDINGER OF A PHOTO
February 11, 2012 (Lakeside) — Dennis Richardson froze the motion of a hummingbird pausing by for a snack at a backyard birdfeeder in Lakeside. Printer-friendly version
SANTEE-BASED COMPANY HELPS BRIDES DECORATE ON A BUDGET
February 11, 2012 (Santee)–So you’re engaged! Congrats! Now what? Wedding season is in full swing and brides-to-be and their fiancés are starting the fun yet sometimes overwhelming planning process. It’s no surprise that the budget is usually one of the first items discussed. According to the Huffington Post, an average wedding costs approximately $27,000 ; with everything that
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EAST COUNTY VIDEO ADVENTURES: FINDING TRANQUILITY AT KITCHEN CREEK FALLS
Story and photos by Billy Ortiz View video by Billy Ortiz and Pam Wilmers: http://youtu.be/0Aelray-VZU February 17, 2012 (Kitchen Creek) — The name Kitchen Creek brings up many
ART SHOW IS THE CAT’S MEOW; RECEPTION FEB. 18, EXHIBIT THROUGH MARCH 1
February 17, 2012 (San Carlos) – Water color and collage artist Jean Waters will be the featured artist at the San Carlos Library from now through March 1.
LA MESA ROLLS OUT CENTENNIAL
By Mia Myklebust February 17, 2012 (La Mesa)–Gold and blue balloons spotted the La Mesa Village Plaza this past Tuesday for the kick-off of the yearlong La Mesa Centennial celebration.
POW-WOW AT SDSU MARCH 17 RECALLS ANCIENT KUMEYAAY TRADITIONS
February 18, 2012 (San Diego) — The 41st annual American Indian Pow-Wow will be held on March 17 at San Diego State University. This free event, which is open to the public, is
SMILE! JOIN A CENTENNIAL PHOTO SHOOT FEB. 18 IN LA MESA
February 13,2012 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Centennial Committee invites you to join in forming a human “100” to honor La Mesa’s 100th birthday. A “Century of Smiles”
CHEERS! EL CAJON BREWING COMPANY SERVES UP MICROBREWS AND A FRESH MENU
By Mia Myklebust February 12, 2012 (El Cajon)–When El Cajon Brewing Company opened in October, it joined the ranks of San Diego’s beer elite. The growing brewery culture in
KROC KIDS CASTING CALL FEB 28TH AND MARCH 1ST
February 13, 2012 (San Diego) — Kroc Kids Junior Theater Company is holding a casting call for all skill levels age 7-18 for the upcoming production of “Once Upon
VETERAN BUFFALO SOLDIERS AND DESCENDANTS RIDE AGAIN AT LEMON GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
“Throughout history, it was hard for black men, with no education. They couldn’t become officers. They weren’t trained right. African-Americans were always left with the worst equipment (like hats
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK : A HUMDINGER OF A PHOTO
February 11, 2012 (Lakeside) — Dennis Richardson froze the motion of a hummingbird pausing by for a snack at a backyard birdfeeder in Lakeside. Printer-friendly version
SANTEE-BASED COMPANY HELPS BRIDES DECORATE ON A BUDGET
February 11, 2012 (Santee)–So you’re engaged! Congrats! Now what? Wedding season is in full swing and brides-to-be and their fiancés are starting the fun yet sometimes overwhelming planning process.
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