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TICKETS ON SALE JANUARY 28 FOR VAN HALEN CONCERT JUNE 14 AT VIEJAS ARENA, SDSU
Group also announces release of new album, “A Different Kind of Truth” January 25, 2012 (San Diego)–Live Nation is pleased to announce that Van Halen will perform at Viejas Arena at SDSU on Thursday June 14. Special Guest Kool & The Gang will open the show. Show time is 7:30; doors open at 6:30. Van Halen, Rock And
LA MESA HOSTS READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL FEB. 25
January 22, 2012 (La Mesa)—Do you have the “write stuff to be a novelist or nonfiction writer?” Want to learn about the literary world or meet local authors? From romance writing to knights and chivalry, from political figures to an e-book publishing expert, you’ll find it all at the first annual La Mesa Readers and Writers Festival. This informative event
GROSSMONT COLLEGE CERAMICS TECH RELISHES LIGHTING A FIRE UNDER STUDENTS
January 26, 2012 (El Cajon) – – Grossmont College ceramics technician Al Ventura likes watching students discover the magic of creating art. It brings back memories of his first turn at the potter’s wheel, and the community college instructor who took him under his wings back in the ‘70s. As the ceramics tech at Grossmont College, Ventura is the go-to guy
UNION BANK AND KPBS HONOR SEVENTEEN LOCAL HEROES
January 25, 2012 (San Diego) — As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank, N.A., has partnered with KPBS to honor 17 local individuals who are making a difference to enrich the lives of others. The honorees were announced as part of the 2011 Cultural Diversity Partnership, which recognizes and pays tribute to
BILL AND NORMA VERBECK HONORED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO EAST COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
January 26, 2011 (La Mesa)–Officials of many East County organizations recognized the contributions made by Bill and Norma Verbeck at a special luncheon eeting of the Kiwanis Club of La Mesa today at the La Mesa Community Center. Bill Verbeck was
TRAILS: PLEIN AIR ART EXHIBIT AT MISSION TRAILS THROUGH FEB. 9, ARTIST RECEPTION JAN. 22
January 21, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) –The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (MTRP) will present "Trails", an exhibition January 22-February 10 featuring award-winning plein air artist Margaret Larlham. Many of the works were painted in, and are about, Mission Trails and others are of South Africa where the artist previously lived. The public is cordially invited to a reception
SANTEE SANTAS TO RECEIVE $1,000 DONATION FROM FRESH & EASY
January 21, 2012 (Santee) – The 2012 holiday season may be almost a year away, but Santee Santas are getting an early holiday gift. The all-volunteer, non-profit organization that has been bringing the spirit of the holidays to the Santee community for more than fifty years was informed that they will be the recipients of a $1,000 cash donation
BLIND SPRING VALLEY WOMAN DRAWS NATIONAL ATTENTION, WEAVES MATS FOR HOMELESS AND MORE OUT OF PLASTIC BAGS
By Miriam Raftery January 21, 2012 (Spring Valley) –More than 70 homeless people in San Diego have a clean, dry mat to sleep on – thanks to the tireless efforts of Wilma Groh. The 89-year-old Spring Valley woman, who is nearly blind and suffers from arthritis, has trained volunteers to weave sleeping mats, hats, purses and other items from plasttic grocery bags.
LA MESA ANNOUNCES ENTERTAINMENT AND SPEAKER FOR MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL JANUARY 22
January 20, 2011 (La Mesa)—La Mesa kicks off its centennial year with its 16th annual Multicultural Festival on Sunday, January 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The event honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and also celebrates East County’s multicultural heritage. This year’s entertainment includes Ballet Folklorico, Centro Cultural de la Raza; The Helix Charter High School Bagpipe Band, and
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON RELATIONS BETWEEN AFRICANS AND AFRICAN AMERICANS IN SAN DIEGO JANUARY 26
January 20, 2011 (San Diego)–San Diego Voice & Viewpoint newspaper will host a forum on leadership in the African and African American Communities on Januuary 26. The purpose of this event is to discuss the differences and similarities between communities, and to begin to work more collectively on issues. Thoughts and comments are welcome to this discussion on relations
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TICKETS ON SALE JANUARY 28 FOR VAN HALEN CONCERT JUNE 14 AT VIEJAS ARENA, SDSU
Group also announces release of new album, “A Different Kind of Truth” January 25, 2012 (San Diego)–Live Nation is pleased to announce that Van Halen will perform at Viejas
LA MESA HOSTS READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL FEB. 25
January 22, 2012 (La Mesa)—Do you have the “write stuff to be a novelist or nonfiction writer?” Want to learn about the literary world or meet local authors? From romance
GROSSMONT COLLEGE CERAMICS TECH RELISHES LIGHTING A FIRE UNDER STUDENTS
January 26, 2012 (El Cajon) – – Grossmont College ceramics technician Al Ventura likes watching students discover the magic of creating art. It brings back memories of his first turn at
UNION BANK AND KPBS HONOR SEVENTEEN LOCAL HEROES
January 25, 2012 (San Diego) — As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank, N.A., has partnered with KPBS to honor 17 local
BILL AND NORMA VERBECK HONORED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO EAST COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
January 26, 2011 (La Mesa)–Officials of many East County organizations recognized
TRAILS: PLEIN AIR ART EXHIBIT AT MISSION TRAILS THROUGH FEB. 9, ARTIST RECEPTION JAN. 22
January 21, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) –The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (MTRP) will present "Trails", an exhibition January 22-February 10 featuring award-winning plein air artist Margaret Larlham. Many
SANTEE SANTAS TO RECEIVE $1,000 DONATION FROM FRESH & EASY
January 21, 2012 (Santee) – The 2012 holiday season may be almost a year away, but Santee Santas are getting an early holiday gift. The all-volunteer, non-profit organization that
BLIND SPRING VALLEY WOMAN DRAWS NATIONAL ATTENTION, WEAVES MATS FOR HOMELESS AND MORE OUT OF PLASTIC BAGS
By Miriam Raftery January 21, 2012 (Spring Valley) –More than 70 homeless people in San Diego have a clean, dry mat to sleep on – thanks to the tireless efforts of Wilma
LA MESA ANNOUNCES ENTERTAINMENT AND SPEAKER FOR MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL JANUARY 22
January 20, 2011 (La Mesa)—La Mesa kicks off its centennial year with its 16th annual Multicultural Festival on Sunday, January 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The event
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON RELATIONS BETWEEN AFRICANS AND AFRICAN AMERICANS IN SAN DIEGO JANUARY 26
January 20, 2011 (San Diego)–San Diego Voice & Viewpoint newspaper will host a forum on leadership in the African and African American Communities on Januuary 26. The purpose of
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