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AFRICAN WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN FIND HELPING HANDS AT NILE SISTERS
Nile Banquet luncheon Saturday celebrates 10th anniversary, benefits health and literary programs for refugee women By Miriam Raftery September 15, 2011 (San Diego) –From East Africa to East San Diego, women refugees have been finding help for their special needs through Nile Sisters. As the 501(c)3 nonprofit prepares for its ten year anniversary celebration this Saturday, September 17, founder Elizabeth
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER STAFF MEMBER SCOTT GORDON TO RELEASE HIS CD AT ALLEY CAT ART FEST
September 17, 2011 (El Cajon) — David Scott Gordon takes center stage at El Cajon’s 6th Annual Alley Cat Art Fest on October 14 to perform songs from his new debut EP, Believin’ in Love. It will be the culmination of an amazing journey that the 40-year old former addict would have believed impossible just a few years ago. Gordon, who
WILL POWER REPORT: CONSUMPTION TAX?
Nothing but the truth! By Will Power September 13, 2011 (San Diego)–The latest neo-con pipe dream to come down the pike is a Universal Consumption Tax. This is like a National Sales Tax, but instead of taxing luxuries like yachts, second homes , and luxury cars, this Consumption Tax would tax food, prescription drugs, gasoline,
KIDS GIVE LOCAL HEROES SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT
By Deanna Stevens September 17, 2011 (Rancho San Diego)–On 9/11, Steele Canyon Youth Football and Cheer continued their tradition of giving back. Twenty-six football players and cheerleaders visited four fire stations in the community to deliver special treats and thank the fire fighter’s and EMT’s for their service, calling them, "Our heroes
HUNTER AUTHORS BILL TO FORCE DEPORTATION OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS
September 16, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (R-El Cajon) has introduced H.R, 2952, a measure requiring immigration officials to expedite deportation of undocumented immigrants. Hunter has criticized President Barack Obama’s recently announced policy to focus immigration resources on deporting immigrants deemed a threat, such as those who commit crimes. "Laws are meant to
FIDDLIN’ AROUND: 41st BACK COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE & BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST SEPT. 17-18 IN JULIAN
September 15, 2011 (Julian) – Ready for some toe-tapping musical entertainment? Head out to the historic gold rush town of Julian in San Diego’s East County, where the Julian Lions Club will present the 41st Back Country Music Jamboree and Banjo Fiddle Contest on Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18 at Frank Lane Park. The contest will be held from
TEA TIME! KEYS CREEK LAVENDER FARM OFFERS ENGLISH HIGH TEA SEPT. 17
September 1, 2011 (Valley Center)–English high teas have become among the most popular events served up at Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center. Savor refreshing teas and delicacies such as tea sandwiches, chicken herbs de Provence, Devonshire cream, fresh fruit, lavender scones and more at an English-style high tea on September 17 at 2 p.m. Farm representatives will
YEE-HA! POWAY RODEO HOSTS BATTLE OF THE BANDS SEPT. 17
September 15, 2011 (Poway) – Grab your cowboy hats and your dancing shoes, then head on out to the 2nd annual Poway Days Battle of the Bands, where rock, country, bluegrass and contemporary music bands will vie for cash prizes—and bragging rights. Try out your cowboy skills on a mechanical bull, enter a pie-eating contest, and try your luck
HOT CHILE AND COOL CARS AT ALPINE KIWANIS CHILI COOK-OFF SEPT. 17
September 15, 2011 (Alpine) – Alpine Kiwanis will host a Chili Cook-Off, along with the Show & Shine Car Show, at the Alpine Community Park this Saturday, September 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy music by the Legends, crafters, vendors, bratwurst, ice cream and more at the festivities. The event will be held at the Alpine
AN OLD-FASHIONED MELODRAMA ADAPTED TO TODAY’S HARD TIMES
Melodrama takes stage Sept. 17-25 photograph by Pete Smith September 16, 2011 (Lemon Grove)–In the midst of the Great Depression, two Lemon Grove members of San Diego Community Theatre (forerunner to the Old Globe) charged out of San Diego State College (today, SDSU) armed with Theatre and English degrees only to confront what so many graduates confront today–a dismal
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AFRICAN WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN FIND HELPING HANDS AT NILE SISTERS
Nile Banquet luncheon Saturday celebrates 10th anniversary, benefits health and literary programs for refugee women By Miriam Raftery September 15, 2011 (San Diego) –From East Africa to East
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER STAFF MEMBER SCOTT GORDON TO RELEASE HIS CD AT ALLEY CAT ART FEST
September 17, 2011 (El Cajon) — David Scott Gordon takes center stage at El Cajon’s 6th Annual Alley Cat Art Fest on October 14 to perform songs from his new debut
WILL POWER REPORT: CONSUMPTION TAX?
Nothing but the truth! By Will Power September 13, 2011 (San Diego)–The latest neo-con pipe dream to come down the pike is a Universal Consumption
KIDS GIVE LOCAL HEROES SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT
By Deanna Stevens September 17, 2011 (Rancho San Diego)–On 9/11, Steele Canyon Youth Football and Cheer continued their tradition of giving back.
HUNTER AUTHORS BILL TO FORCE DEPORTATION OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS
September 16, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (R-El Cajon) has introduced H.R, 2952, a measure requiring immigration officials to expedite deportation of undocumented immigrants.
FIDDLIN’ AROUND: 41st BACK COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE & BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST SEPT. 17-18 IN JULIAN
September 15, 2011 (Julian) – Ready for some toe-tapping musical entertainment? Head out to the historic gold rush town of Julian in San Diego’s East County, where the Julian Lions
TEA TIME! KEYS CREEK LAVENDER FARM OFFERS ENGLISH HIGH TEA SEPT. 17
September 1, 2011 (Valley Center)–English high teas have become among the most popular events served up at Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center. Savor refreshing teas and delicacies such
YEE-HA! POWAY RODEO HOSTS BATTLE OF THE BANDS SEPT. 17
September 15, 2011 (Poway) – Grab your cowboy hats and your dancing shoes, then head on out to the 2nd annual Poway Days Battle of the Bands, where rock,
HOT CHILE AND COOL CARS AT ALPINE KIWANIS CHILI COOK-OFF SEPT. 17
September 15, 2011 (Alpine) – Alpine Kiwanis will host a Chili Cook-Off, along with the Show & Shine Car Show, at the Alpine Community Park this Saturday, September 17
AN OLD-FASHIONED MELODRAMA ADAPTED TO TODAY’S HARD TIMES
Melodrama takes stage Sept. 17-25 photograph by Pete Smith September 16, 2011 (Lemon Grove)–In the midst of the Great Depression, two Lemon Grove members of San Diego Community Theatre
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