East County Magazine
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CAROLING ATOP MT. HELIX DEC. 11
December 6, 2011 (Mt. Helix)–Put on those sweaters, collect your family and head up to Mt. Helix Park on Sunday, December 11 at 6 p.m. for free sing-along caroling. Gina Seashore, known as "That Music Lady," will be leading an evening of singing to all the favorites. There will be coffee, hot cocoa and even a visit from Santa.
AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC, “AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL” DEC 11
December 6, 2011 (Santee) — Talented singers of the combined adult and children’s/youth choir will present an evening of Christmas Music entitled, "And His Name Shall be Called Wonderful." One performance only will be held at 6:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 10052 Magnolia Avenue in Santee. The performance is free and open
YOU’RE INVITED! FEASTING & MERRYMAKING WITH EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE DEC. 10
December 6, 2011 (Mt. Helix) –We joyfully invite our readers to join us in an afternoon of festivities at our annual holiday party! Come join the fun — and help support the East County Toy and Food Drive as well as East County Magazine. The event will be held Saturday, December 10 from 2-6 p.m. at our editor’s home on Mt. Helix. (Address/directions provided with
GIFTS FROM THE EAST: OUR SHOPPING GUIDE TO UNIQUE AND SPECIAL ITEMS IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery November 21, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – This holiday season, why not support our local economy by buying your gifts locally? Below are our picks to some of this year’s most unique and special offerings from San Diego’s eastern regions. Montana West purses at Cowgirl Bling: These all-leather purses are a
HOLIDAY PARTY AND AUCTION AT VIEJAS TO BENEFIT THE 36TH ANNUAL EAST COUNTY TOY AND FOOD DRIVE DEC 7
December 6, 2011 (Alpine) — On Wednesday, December 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians will be holding the Stoney & Robs holiday party & auction in the Viejas Dream Catcher Lounge at Viejas Casino. All proceeds will benefit the East County Toy and Food Drive serving the needy East County children and other
EAST COUNTY EATER: ZEYTOON SERVES UP ZESTY PERSIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHTS
Zeytoon Restaurant at VineRipe Market Persian and Mediterranean cuisine 8191 Fletcher Parlway La Mesa, CA 91942 (next to CostCo) (619) 462-7809 By Megan McGlamery Nestled in La Mesa next to the VineRipe Market is Zeytoon, a delicious Persian and Mediterranean restaurant now under new ownership. Zeytoon, which translates to olive, serves a wide variety of flavorful appetizers, salads, entrees and
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS LIGHT UP JAMUL HAVEN HISTORIC INN
By Megan McGlamery December 5, 2011 (Jamul) — Tucked away in the scenic countryside of Jamul, California is the five-star Jamul Haven Inn, an exquisite bed and breakfast featuring a beautiful Victorian farmhouse. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom inn is especially spectacular during the holiday season, when innkeeper Marianne Roetzheim brings the holiday spirit to life with her stunning
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING – ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK – DECEMBER 2011
December 4, 2011 (Anza Borrego)Winter is a beautiful time to visit our desert region. The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is offering a series of interpretive events in December to help you explore the area’s many wonders. Options include hikes to hidden canyons and caves, bird watching walks, lectures on paleontology and archaeology, animal tracking, a sunset/moonlit hike, and much more.
“MEATBALL” THE BEAR FINDS TEMPORARY HAVEN AT LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS IN ALPINE
August 31, 2012 (Alpine)–Earlier this week, the infamous Glendale bear known as “Meatball” returned to the La Cañada Flintridge area near L.A. to scavenge for food and was filmed in at least two locations and seen in a homeowner’s swimming pool. In response, the California Fish & Game Department dispatched a game warden to set culvert traps
GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESENTS CELEBRATE WITH MUSIC DEC 6-15
December 3, 2011 (San Diego East County) — Beginning December 6, the schools in the Grossmont Union High School District will be presenting their winter concerts. Each school has a different program, and has different features highlighted. Many schools will have band, choir, and orchestra performances. While individual schools will have dance, clubs, guitar, or performances unique to the school.
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues
CAROLING ATOP MT. HELIX DEC. 11
December 6, 2011 (Mt. Helix)–Put on those sweaters, collect your family and head up to Mt. Helix Park on Sunday, December 11 at 6 p.m. for free sing-along caroling.
AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC, “AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL” DEC 11
December 6, 2011 (Santee) — Talented singers of the combined adult and children’s/youth choir will present an evening of Christmas Music entitled, "And His Name Shall be Called Wonderful." One
YOU’RE INVITED! FEASTING & MERRYMAKING WITH EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE DEC. 10
December 6, 2011 (Mt. Helix) –We joyfully invite our readers to join us in an afternoon of festivities at our annual holiday party! Come join the fun — and help support
GIFTS FROM THE EAST: OUR SHOPPING GUIDE TO UNIQUE AND SPECIAL ITEMS IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery November 21, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – This holiday season, why not support our local economy by buying your gifts locally?
HOLIDAY PARTY AND AUCTION AT VIEJAS TO BENEFIT THE 36TH ANNUAL EAST COUNTY TOY AND FOOD DRIVE DEC 7
December 6, 2011 (Alpine) — On Wednesday, December 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians will be holding the Stoney & Robs holiday party
EAST COUNTY EATER: ZEYTOON SERVES UP ZESTY PERSIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHTS
Zeytoon Restaurant at VineRipe Market Persian and Mediterranean cuisine 8191 Fletcher Parlway La Mesa, CA 91942 (next to CostCo) (619) 462-7809 By Megan McGlamery Nestled in La Mesa next to
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS LIGHT UP JAMUL HAVEN HISTORIC INN
By Megan McGlamery December 5, 2011 (Jamul) — Tucked away in the scenic countryside of Jamul, California is the five-star Jamul Haven Inn, an exquisite bed and
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING – ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK – DECEMBER 2011
December 4, 2011 (Anza Borrego)Winter is a beautiful time to visit our desert region. The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is offering a series of interpretive events in December to help
“MEATBALL” THE BEAR FINDS TEMPORARY HAVEN AT LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS IN ALPINE
August 31, 2012 (Alpine)–Earlier this week, the infamous Glendale bear known as “Meatball” returned to the La Cañada Flintridge area near L.A. to scavenge for food and was
GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESENTS CELEBRATE WITH MUSIC DEC 6-15
December 3, 2011 (San Diego East County) — Beginning December 6, the schools in the Grossmont Union High School District will be presenting their winter concerts. Each school has a different program,
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues