East County Magazine
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KID VENTURES INDOOR PLAY VILLAGE HOSTS FREE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AUGUST 12 IN OTAY
August 10, 2011 (Otay)– Kid Ventures, a family-owned business in EastLake, is gearing up to celebrate its first year of success on August 12 from 5 to 8p.m. The celebration theme is Jungle Safari, in the spirit of unveiling a new outdoor jungle-themed play area. The night will provide adventures indoors and out for the whole family, featuring creative
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: OH BABY! BOBCAT KITTENS IN JAMUL
August 9, 2011 (Jamul) – What could be cuter than a bouncing baby bobcat? How about an entire bobcat family? “He’s sleeping in the big ash tree right in front of our house—he’s been there for hours!” writes Jan Maxted, whose husband, Don snapped these photos outside their rural Jamul home. “No sign of his mom, but she
SAN DIEGO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MOURNS LOSS OF JEREMY HENWOOD, KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY
Donations to a trust fund for fallen officer’s family can be made through SDPOA Charity Fund Aug. 8, 2011 (San Diego) – The San Diego Police Officers Association, Inc. (SDPOA) has issued a statement of condolences over the loss of Officer Jeremy Henwood, who was shot in the line of duty August 6 and passed away early yesterday. He
WILL POWER REPORT: S&P’S $2 TRILLION TAX ERROR?
Nothing but the truth! By Will Power August 8, 2011 (San Diego)–The downgrading of the U.S. credit rating by Standard and Poor was thrown into limbo when a $2 trillion dollar math error was found in their calculations. I wish my bank would make the at kind of mistake on my bank account! Thankfully, other credit-rating agencies have not followed
GOURDSTOCK FESTIVAL AT BATES NUT FARM AUGUST 27-28
August 7, 2011 (Valley Center) – San Diego County Gourd Patch invites you to the second annual Gourdstock Festival at Bates Nut Farm in August 27-28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Gourds are those funny shaped fruits, the pumpkin’s cousin, that dry out and can be used as containers, decorative art pieces, crafts, musical instruments
MUSEUM ROADSHOW RETURNS TO HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM AUGUST 20
August 6, 2011 (Rancho San Diego) – Last time appraiser Craig Helm came to town, one lucky East County resident discovered her yard sale find was actually a Ming Dynasty vase. Others learned that art or collectibles in their households were worth thousands of dollars. Are there treasures in your attic, home, or garage? Find out Sunday, August 20
LOCAL PAGEANTS TO HOLD 3RD ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER AUGUST 14
August 5, 2011 (La Mesa)–The Miss San Diego Cities, Miss San Diego, Miss Greater San Diego, Miss La Mesa and Miss Santee pageants are teaming up to hold the third annual Fashion Show Fundraiser “Rockin’ SD County Fashion” benefiting all of the pageant’s scholarship funds. The Fashion Show will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at the La Mesa
LUCKY SHELTER DOG GETS THE HELP OF LA MESA DOG TRAINERS
August 5, 2011 (La Mesa, CA) — It was less then two months ago that Mocha, a five-year-old terrier blend sat and waited in a kennel the County Animal Shelter in Bonita waiting for her forever home. She was relinquished by her owners like many dogs who are affected by the tough economic times. Tomorrow night when the curtain closes
40 BANDS, $40,000 BUCKS – VIEJAS ULTIMATE MUSIC CHALLENGE
August 6, 2011 (Alpine)–The Ultimate Music Challenge is a cover band contest held in the DreamCatcher Lounge at Viejas Casino. The competition will be held every Sunday night from August 14th through October 23rd, from 6pm-10pm. Three lucky winners will take home a total of $40,000. Up to five bands will perform each Sunday with the winning bands advancing to
HERMAN’S HERMITS OPEN CONCERT SEASON AT SYCUAN CASINO – STARTING AUGUST 6
LIVE & UP CLOSE CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE SURVIVOR, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, MIDTOWN MEN & MORE August 4, 2011 (El Cajon) – This fall, Sycuan Casino will welcome famous bands, musicians and Broadway actors to its intimate Live & Up Close concert venue. Performances start August 6 with ’60s favorites Herman’s Hermits and conclude November 22 with Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. August 6, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Herman’s
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KID VENTURES INDOOR PLAY VILLAGE HOSTS FREE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AUGUST 12 IN OTAY
August 10, 2011 (Otay)– Kid Ventures, a family-owned business in EastLake, is gearing up to celebrate its first year of success on August 12 from 5 to 8p.m. The celebration
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: OH BABY! BOBCAT KITTENS IN JAMUL
August 9, 2011 (Jamul) – What could be cuter than a bouncing baby bobcat? How about an entire bobcat family? “He’s sleeping in the big ash tree right
SAN DIEGO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MOURNS LOSS OF JEREMY HENWOOD, KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY
Donations to a trust fund for fallen officer’s family can be made through SDPOA Charity Fund Aug. 8, 2011 (San Diego) – The San Diego Police Officers Association, Inc.
WILL POWER REPORT: S&P’S $2 TRILLION TAX ERROR?
Nothing but the truth! By Will Power August 8, 2011 (San Diego)–The downgrading of the U.S. credit rating by Standard and Poor was thrown into limbo when a $2 trillion dollar
GOURDSTOCK FESTIVAL AT BATES NUT FARM AUGUST 27-28
August 7, 2011 (Valley Center) – San Diego County Gourd Patch invites you to the second annual Gourdstock Festival at Bates Nut Farm in August 27-28 from 9 a.m.
MUSEUM ROADSHOW RETURNS TO HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM AUGUST 20
August 6, 2011 (Rancho San Diego) – Last time appraiser Craig Helm came to town, one lucky East County resident discovered her yard sale find was actually a Ming
LOCAL PAGEANTS TO HOLD 3RD ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER AUGUST 14
August 5, 2011 (La Mesa)–The Miss San Diego Cities, Miss San Diego, Miss Greater San Diego, Miss La Mesa and Miss Santee pageants are teaming up to hold the third
LUCKY SHELTER DOG GETS THE HELP OF LA MESA DOG TRAINERS
August 5, 2011 (La Mesa, CA) — It was less then two months ago that Mocha, a five-year-old terrier blend sat and waited in a kennel the County Animal Shelter
40 BANDS, $40,000 BUCKS – VIEJAS ULTIMATE MUSIC CHALLENGE
August 6, 2011 (Alpine)–The Ultimate Music Challenge is a cover band contest held in the DreamCatcher Lounge at Viejas Casino. The competition will be held every Sunday night from August
HERMAN’S HERMITS OPEN CONCERT SEASON AT SYCUAN CASINO – STARTING AUGUST 6
LIVE & UP CLOSE CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE SURVIVOR, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, MIDTOWN MEN & MORE August 4, 2011 (El Cajon) – This fall, Sycuan Casino will welcome famous bands, musicians and Broadway actors to its
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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