East County Magazine
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GROSSMONT CENTER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF HOLIDAY SHOPPING: GROOVY DECOR KICKS OFF RETRO 1960’S HOLIDAYS STARTING FRIDAY
November 23, 2011 (La Mesa) – On Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, Grossmont Center will unveil new holiday décor complete with bright-colored pencil trees, retro colored lights and peace signs, bringing back nostalgic memories of holidays in the 1960s for the shopping mall’s 50th anniversary holiday season. The 18-foot Christmas tree will be lit by Santa at 6 p.m.,
WHERE WESTERN MEETS GLAMOUR: COWGIRL BLING OPENS IN PARKWAY PLAZA—WITH SOME COWBOY THINGS TO BOOT
Rhinestone jeans, Montana West leather purses, glitzy saddle blankets and more in El Cajon’s new store Story and photos by Miriam Raftery November 21, 2011 (El Cajon)– “This is my passion,” says Hannah Blume, 16, co-owner of the new Cowgirl Bling store in Parkway Plaza. Her mom, Cheryl Smith, helped Hannah open the shop to bring glitzy Western wear to
A KNOX HOUSE CHRISTMAS – CELEBRATE THE JOY OF THE SEASON DECEMBER 3
November 23, 2011 (El Cajon)—El Cajon Historical Society invites you to A Knox House Christmas on December 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Knox House Museum, 280 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon CA 92020. Enjoy tours, an antique police car, sale of handmade and holiday crafts, home baked goods, antique items, art, dolls, old lace, photos plants,
VIEJAS CASINO AND OUTLETS LAUNCH TOY DRIVE THROUGH NOV. 26 TO SUPPORT LOCAL SALVATION ARMY
November 23, 2011 –Viejas Casino & Outlets has launched a Holiday Toy Drive to support the local Salvation Army. Through November 26, Viejas Casino guests who bring in a new, unwrapped toy will receive $5 Free Play Cash. Viejas Casino General Manager Chris Kelley said, “We’ve supported the local Salvation Army for years and share their commitment to improving
JULIAN MAKES ‘CHRISTMAS CAROL’ NEW AGAIN DECEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 18
November 22, 2011 (Julian) –The Julian Stage Company and the Julian Chamber of Commerce present the 2011 stage production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol–a Julian holiday tradition. Give a holiday spirit a boost with the classic story of a lonely, miserable, hard-hearted old man who finds the true meaning of life and love during one haunted Christmas
BOOK REVIEW: MRS. CUBBISON’S BEST STUFFING COOKBOOK OFFERS SAVORY RECIPES FOR THANKSGIVING AND YEAR-ROUND
By Miriam Raftery Mrs. Cubbison’s Best Stuffing Cookbook, by Leo Pearlstein and Lisa Messinger (Square One Publishers, 2005) November 22, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – I grew up in a home where Mrs. Cubbison’s stuffing mix was a staple at every holiday meal. So imagine my delight to discover that there is an entire 149-page Mrs. Cubbison’s Best
THANKSGIVING DINNERS SOUGHT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE HOMELESS TODAY
November 24, 2011 (San Diego)—Do you have an extra meal to spare as a Thanksgiving dinner for a homeless person? Jennifer Hughes, a local attorney, is partnering with friends at a local Buddhist temple to deliver Thanksgiving dinners to the homeless. Hughes has offered to arrange pick up of meals before 4 p.m. today to deliver them to those
BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS PAINTINGS AT LA MESA HEALTH LIBRARY THROUGH THE END OF NOVEMBER
November 21, 2011 (La Mesa) — The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a consumer health library in La Mesa, is featuring an exhibit of 21 paintings by East County two breast cancer survivors through the end of November. The exhibit features 10 portraiture paintings by L.J. Crowe of El Cajon and 11 abstract collages and cat
OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AT JULIAN LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING NOV. 26
November 19, 2001 (Julian) — Julian celebrates the holiday season by illuminating the town’s enormous living Christmas tree–and paying homage to the individuals who contribute time and energy to making Julian what many consider the best small town in Southern California. The tree lighting will take place in Julian’s Pioneer Park on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, marking the beginning
FOOD HANDOUT: LARGEST IN EAST COUNTY
Samoan Independent Pentecostal Church feeds Lemon Grove needy, with help of Mt.Miguel football team. By Bill Pogue November 21, 2011 (Lemon Grove) — The largest, annual free food distribution in East County occurred on Friday, November 18, was made by the Samoan Independent Pentecostal Church, where they rent church accommodations from the Lemon Grove Lutheran Church at 2055
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GROSSMONT CENTER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF HOLIDAY SHOPPING: GROOVY DECOR KICKS OFF RETRO 1960’S HOLIDAYS STARTING FRIDAY
November 23, 2011 (La Mesa) – On Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, Grossmont Center will unveil new holiday décor complete with bright-colored pencil trees, retro colored lights and peace
WHERE WESTERN MEETS GLAMOUR: COWGIRL BLING OPENS IN PARKWAY PLAZA—WITH SOME COWBOY THINGS TO BOOT
Rhinestone jeans, Montana West leather purses, glitzy saddle blankets and more in El Cajon’s new store Story and photos by Miriam Raftery November 21, 2011 (El Cajon)– “This is my
A KNOX HOUSE CHRISTMAS – CELEBRATE THE JOY OF THE SEASON DECEMBER 3
November 23, 2011 (El Cajon)—El Cajon Historical Society invites you to A Knox House Christmas on December 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Knox House Museum, 280
VIEJAS CASINO AND OUTLETS LAUNCH TOY DRIVE THROUGH NOV. 26 TO SUPPORT LOCAL SALVATION ARMY
November 23, 2011 –Viejas Casino & Outlets has launched a Holiday Toy Drive to support the local Salvation Army. Through November 26, Viejas Casino guests who bring in a new, unwrapped toy
JULIAN MAKES ‘CHRISTMAS CAROL’ NEW AGAIN DECEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 18
November 22, 2011 (Julian) –The Julian Stage Company and the Julian Chamber of Commerce present the 2011 stage production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol–a Julian holiday tradition.
BOOK REVIEW: MRS. CUBBISON’S BEST STUFFING COOKBOOK OFFERS SAVORY RECIPES FOR THANKSGIVING AND YEAR-ROUND
By Miriam Raftery Mrs. Cubbison’s Best Stuffing Cookbook, by Leo Pearlstein and Lisa Messinger (Square One Publishers, 2005) November 22, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – I grew up
THANKSGIVING DINNERS SOUGHT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE HOMELESS TODAY
November 24, 2011 (San Diego)—Do you have an extra meal to spare as a Thanksgiving dinner for a homeless person? Jennifer Hughes, a local attorney, is partnering with friends
BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS PAINTINGS AT LA MESA HEALTH LIBRARY THROUGH THE END OF NOVEMBER
November 21, 2011 (La Mesa) — The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a consumer health library in La Mesa, is featuring an exhibit of 21 paintings
OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AT JULIAN LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING NOV. 26
November 19, 2001 (Julian) — Julian celebrates the holiday season by illuminating the town’s enormous living Christmas tree–and paying homage to the individuals who contribute time and energy to making
FOOD HANDOUT: LARGEST IN EAST COUNTY
Samoan Independent Pentecostal Church feeds Lemon Grove needy, with help of Mt.Miguel football team. By Bill Pogue November 21, 2011 (Lemon Grove) — The largest, annual free food
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