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CHRISTMAS IN ALPINE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR DEC 4TH
December 1, 2011 (Alpine) — The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold its Seventh Annual Christmas in Alpine Holiday Home Tour on Sunday December 4 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. “You will have an opportunity to stroll through four stunning homes which will be exquisitely decorated for the holidays,” said Carlette Anderson with the Alpine Women’s Club. Also, visit the new Queen of
FREE GIFT WRAPPING IN LA MESA, PLUS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE OFFERED BY LOCAL REALTOR
December 1, 2011 (La Mesa)–The Windermere Realty Co in La Mesa is having a Holiday Bazaar on December 3 from 1-4. serving hot cider and cookies. There will also be locals crafts and other local vendors. In addition to the Bazaar, the agents will be offering free wrapping throughout the month of December for presents purchased in the East County at its
VISIONS OF DANCING SUGARPLUMS: GROSSMONT MUSICAL GROUPS PERFORM IN NUTCRACKER BALLET DEC. 3-4 AND DEC. 17-18
December 1, 2011 (San Diego)—Leaping cossacks and flurries of snowflakes–See them all leap across the stage in the 22nd annual production of the Nutcracker by the San Diego Ballet Company Ballet. Productions of the cherished holiday favorite by Peter Tchaikovsy will be presented Dec. 3-4 at the Birch North Park Theater in a co-production with the Grossmont College Symphony
HO, HO, SNOW! ALPINE SNOW FESTIVAL AND CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS DEC. 9
November 28, 2011 (Alpine) — Circle Dec. 9 on your calendar for the 16th Annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights & Snow Festival in Alpine. The free Snow Festival at the Alpine Creek Town Center at 1347 Tavern Road includes a real snow hill, lighting of the Alpine Community Christmas Tree, Santa Claus, a Ronald McDonald Magic Show, family
SECOND MAJOR DRUG TUNNEL IN TWO WEEKS FOUND IN OTAY MESA
November 30, 2011 (Otay Mesa)–A drug tunnel discovered Tuesday between Tijuana and San Diego was described by U.S. authorities as one of the most elaborate ever found beneath the U.S.—Mexico border. The passageway, the second major one uncovered in the past two weeks, connected a warehouse in Mexico to another in Otay Mesa. “It’s one of the most sophisticated tunnels
FREE CONCERTS, CRAFTS & GIVEAWAYS AT GROSSMONT CENTER IN DECEMBER
November 30, 2011 (La Mesa) — Grossmont Shopping Center announces a series of free concerts each Friday night in December from 6-9 p.m. featuring popular local bands. In addition, each Saturday from 1-3 p.m., kids can enjoy craft activities with favorite holiday characters. In addition, free gift giveaways will be held each Sunday from 1-3 p.m. For a complete
TEN TIPS TO HOST A MEMORABLE HOLIDAY PARTY THIS YEAR
Celebrity Lifestyle Expert and Best-Selling Author Dawn Bryan Offers Ten Tips for Hosting This Holiday Season November 30, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — Whether the Holiday is Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas Eve, Kwanza, or the New Year, these occasions are meant to be shared with an abundance of good food and drink, good conversation, and good cheer. In addition,
HONESTY PAYS: GOOD SAMARITAN GIVEN MONEY HE FOUND AND TURNED IN TO POLICE
November 29, 2011 (Chula Vista) — Even in challenging economic times, people do the right thing. On June 30, 2011, a construction worker at Sharp Hospital in Chula Vista found $700 in cash. He brought the money to a hospital staff member, who notified police. Information about the found money was then published in a local newspaper,but it went
FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY AT WESTFIELD NORTH COUNTY FEATURING A “SNOWY DAYS” THEME DEC 5
November 28, 2011 (Escondido) –Children and families can celebrate winter at Westfield North County’s Family Fun Days, featuring a “Snowy Days” theme on Monday, December 5, 10– 11:00 a.m., at Westfield North County, Level 1, Center Court, 272 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido. The event also features story time with readings of “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats
LA MESA WOOD CARVER JOINS WORLD CHAMPION FOR EXPO AT MISSION TRAILS VISITORS’ CENTER
By Russell Lindquist November 27, 2011 (Santee) — La Mesa’s own Bob Berry was one of three wood carvers who met patrons of the Mission Trails Regional Park’s 14,000 sq. ft visitors’ and interpretive center, last weekend, Saturday, Nov. 19. Joining Berry was John Rieger, as well as two-time world champion Del Herbert. The trio, which combines for about a century
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CHRISTMAS IN ALPINE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR DEC 4TH
December 1, 2011 (Alpine) — The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold its Seventh Annual Christmas in Alpine Holiday Home Tour on Sunday December 4 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. “You will have
FREE GIFT WRAPPING IN LA MESA, PLUS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE OFFERED BY LOCAL REALTOR
December 1, 2011 (La Mesa)–The Windermere Realty Co in La Mesa is having a Holiday Bazaar on December 3 from 1-4. serving hot cider and cookies. There will also be locals crafts
VISIONS OF DANCING SUGARPLUMS: GROSSMONT MUSICAL GROUPS PERFORM IN NUTCRACKER BALLET DEC. 3-4 AND DEC. 17-18
December 1, 2011 (San Diego)—Leaping cossacks and flurries of snowflakes–See them all leap across the stage in the 22nd annual production of the Nutcracker by the San Diego Ballet
HO, HO, SNOW! ALPINE SNOW FESTIVAL AND CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS DEC. 9
November 28, 2011 (Alpine) — Circle Dec. 9 on your calendar for the 16th Annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights & Snow Festival in Alpine. The free Snow Festival
SECOND MAJOR DRUG TUNNEL IN TWO WEEKS FOUND IN OTAY MESA
November 30, 2011 (Otay Mesa)–A drug tunnel discovered Tuesday between Tijuana and San Diego was described by U.S. authorities as one of the most elaborate ever found beneath the U.S.—Mexico
FREE CONCERTS, CRAFTS & GIVEAWAYS AT GROSSMONT CENTER IN DECEMBER
November 30, 2011 (La Mesa) — Grossmont Shopping Center announces a series of free concerts each Friday night in December from 6-9 p.m. featuring popular local bands. In addition, each
TEN TIPS TO HOST A MEMORABLE HOLIDAY PARTY THIS YEAR
Celebrity Lifestyle Expert and Best-Selling Author Dawn Bryan Offers Ten Tips for Hosting This Holiday Season November 30, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — Whether the Holiday is Thanksgiving,
HONESTY PAYS: GOOD SAMARITAN GIVEN MONEY HE FOUND AND TURNED IN TO POLICE
November 29, 2011 (Chula Vista) — Even in challenging economic times, people do the right thing. On June 30, 2011, a construction worker at Sharp Hospital in Chula Vista found
FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY AT WESTFIELD NORTH COUNTY FEATURING A “SNOWY DAYS” THEME DEC 5
November 28, 2011 (Escondido) –Children and families can celebrate winter at Westfield North County’s Family Fun Days, featuring a “Snowy Days” theme on Monday, December 5, 10– 11:00 a.m.,
LA MESA WOOD CARVER JOINS WORLD CHAMPION FOR EXPO AT MISSION TRAILS VISITORS’ CENTER
By Russell Lindquist November 27, 2011 (Santee) — La Mesa’s own Bob Berry was one of three wood carvers who met patrons of the Mission Trails Regional Park’s 14,000 sq.
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