East County Magazine
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HOW SWEET IT IS! REGIONAL APPLE PIE CONTEST ANNOUNCED FOR JULIAN APPLE DAYS
Sept. 2, 2011 (Julian) – Think your homemade apple pie recipe rivals the renowned pies of Julian? The Julian Woman’s Club says, “The proof is in the pastry!” The aroma of freshly baked apple pie will fill the air during the Julian Apple Days Pie Contest, Friday, September 30. The contest is free and open to all amateur bakers
BARONA POW-WOW SEPT. 2-4 TO OFFER $60,000 IN PRIZES FOR TRIBAL DANCERS
September 2, 2011 (Lakeside)–Tribal dancers from across the United States will compete for $60,000 in prize money at the Barona Poway. The pow-wow will be held Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4 at the Barona Baseball Field on the Barona Indian Reservation in Lakeside. This event, which also features Native American crafts, jewelry and food vendors, is free and
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON: LAKESIDE’S RIVERPARK CONSERVANCY CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY SEPT. 10
September 2, 2011 (Lakeside)– Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy will unveil a new trail as it celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Once in a Blue Moon Gala, including dinner plus live and silent auctions at twilight along the banks of the San Diego River on Saturday, September 10th. “With much wine and beer flowing during cocktail hour guests will
LABOR DAY BARBECUE IN DESCANSO AT OUR LADY OF LIGHT PARISH SEPTEMBER 3 AND 4
September 1, 2011 (Descanso) — This year, Our Lady of Light Parish will be holding its 74rd annual barbecue on September 4th. Our Lady of Light is a Catholic Church in Descanso, California, 32 miles outside of San Diego. Each year on Labor Day Sunday, people from across San Diego County converge on the little town for the Church’s
FUND ESTABLISHED FOR FAMILY OF OFFICER CHRISTOPHER BLAKELY
August 31, 2011 ( San Diego) – The San Diego Police Officers Association, Inc. (SDPOA) is grieving the loss of Officer Christopher Blakeley, who died in an off-duty motorcycle accident on Aug. 24. “We are once again mourning the loss of one of our own,” said Brian R. Marvel, President of the San Diego Police Officers Association. “Officer
JULIAN ARTS GUILD LABOR DAY SHOW & SALE SEPT. 2-5
August 30, 2011 (Julian) – Beautiful, historic Julian is an enjoyable place to experience art galleries and shops selling local artists’ works. This weekend, the Julian Art Guild hosts a Labor Day show that brings together numerous artists in one place on September 2-5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Julian Town Hall, upstairs, on Main Street.
FRUITFUL ENDEAVORS: WINE-LOVERS SAVOR GRAPE STOMP AT ORFILA
By Jeremy Los Aug. 28, 2011- Sweltering heat couldn’t keep East County wine lovers from kicking off this year’s grape harvest at San Diego’s award winning Orfila Vineyards and Winery’s 18th annual grape stomp in Escondido’s San Pasqual Valley yesterday. Roughly 420 people channeled their inner vintner by stomping freshly
COMEDIAN RICH LITTLE TO STAR AT BENEFIT FOR CHALLENGE CENTER SEPTEMBER 9
August 30, 2011 (San Diego) – Rich Little, the comedian known as the “Man of a Thousand Voices” for his celebrity impersonations, will perform Friday, September 9 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. The event is a benefit for the Challenge Center in La Mesa, a facility which provides vital healthcare and rehabilitation services for the disabled.
PUT YOUR BEST FEET FORWARD AT JULIAN GRAPE STOMP SEPT. 3
August 30, 2011 (Julian) — Every September, the Julian Chamber of Commerce celebrates the harvest of the town’s grapes with a real, Old World-style grape stomp and festa at the Menghini Winery September 3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This grape stomp provides two barrels for stomping–one for adults and one for children. Tons of grapes are blessed
A MAGICAL NIGHT ON MT. HELIX
By Miriam Raftery August 28, 2011 (Mt. Helix) – Hot August nights in East County are accompanied by some of the season’s most alluring events. Last night’s HeART of Mt. Helix combined music, art, food and wine in the ampitheater atop Mt. Helix—all to benefit the Mt. Helix Park Foundation.
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HOW SWEET IT IS! REGIONAL APPLE PIE CONTEST ANNOUNCED FOR JULIAN APPLE DAYS
Sept. 2, 2011 (Julian) – Think your homemade apple pie recipe rivals the renowned pies of Julian? The Julian Woman’s Club says, “The proof is in the pastry!” The
BARONA POW-WOW SEPT. 2-4 TO OFFER $60,000 IN PRIZES FOR TRIBAL DANCERS
September 2, 2011 (Lakeside)–Tribal dancers from across the United States will compete for $60,000 in prize money at the Barona Poway. The pow-wow will be held Friday, September 2 through Sunday,
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON: LAKESIDE’S RIVERPARK CONSERVANCY CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY SEPT. 10
September 2, 2011 (Lakeside)– Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy will unveil a new trail as it celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Once in a Blue Moon Gala, including dinner
LABOR DAY BARBECUE IN DESCANSO AT OUR LADY OF LIGHT PARISH SEPTEMBER 3 AND 4
September 1, 2011 (Descanso) — This year, Our Lady of Light Parish will be holding its 74rd annual barbecue on September 4th. Our Lady of Light is a Catholic
FUND ESTABLISHED FOR FAMILY OF OFFICER CHRISTOPHER BLAKELY
August 31, 2011 ( San Diego) – The San Diego Police Officers Association, Inc. (SDPOA) is grieving the loss of Officer Christopher Blakeley, who died in an off-duty motorcycle
JULIAN ARTS GUILD LABOR DAY SHOW & SALE SEPT. 2-5
August 30, 2011 (Julian) – Beautiful, historic Julian is an enjoyable place to experience art galleries and shops selling local artists’ works. This weekend, the Julian Art Guild hosts
FRUITFUL ENDEAVORS: WINE-LOVERS SAVOR GRAPE STOMP AT ORFILA
By Jeremy Los Aug. 28, 2011- Sweltering heat couldn’t keep East County wine lovers from kicking off this year’s grape harvest
COMEDIAN RICH LITTLE TO STAR AT BENEFIT FOR CHALLENGE CENTER SEPTEMBER 9
August 30, 2011 (San Diego) – Rich Little, the comedian known as the “Man of a Thousand Voices” for his celebrity impersonations, will perform Friday, September 9 at the Manchester
PUT YOUR BEST FEET FORWARD AT JULIAN GRAPE STOMP SEPT. 3
August 30, 2011 (Julian) — Every September, the Julian Chamber of Commerce celebrates the harvest of the town’s grapes with a real, Old World-style grape stomp and festa at the
A MAGICAL NIGHT ON MT. HELIX
By Miriam Raftery August 28, 2011 (Mt. Helix) – Hot August nights in East County are accompanied by some of
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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