East County Magazine
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KEYS CREEK LAVENDER HIGH TEA
June 14, 2011, The Keys Creek Lavender Farm will be holding high tea parties on three days in June on the 23rd, 24th, and the 25th. This very popular event sells out very quickly. The three June dates above have been added to accomodate requests already made. See the
Fundraiser Thursday for La Mesa’s Environmental Festival and K-12 Contest
June 13, 2011 (La Mesa) — Take your family to dinner and at the same time support the fourth annual "Sustain La Mesa" Enviromental Festival and the "Our Planet, Our Home" K-12 Environmental Literacy and Art Contest, organized by the City of La Mesa’s Environmental Sustainability Commission. Print and bring the flyer to Souplantation, (9158 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa 91942)
THE WILL POWER REPORT — NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Clarence Thomas’s Taxes June 7, 2011 Just about everybody cheats slightly on their taxes. Whether it is failing to report income, fudging on the value of donations to charity, or forgetting to report outside gifts or gratuities, most people lie a bit and get away with it. But Congressmen and Federal Employees should be held to higher levels of honesty.
PAIPA’S BUFFET REOPENS IN NEW SPACE AT SYCUAN CASINO
Photos by Sami Roy Photography June 11, 2011 (El Cajon) – Paipa’s Buffet restaurant has reopened in a new location within the Syucan Casino. The restaurant, which is entirely smoke-free, has been renovated with a new kitchen, seating for 320 people, more specialty food stations and new design elements. Executive Chef Paul Schwab is complementing visual upgrades by incorporated new menu
BAREFOOT BLISS: ORFILA GRAPE STOMP SET FOR AUGUST 27
By Miriam Raftery June 6, 2011 (San Pasqual) –Doff your shoes, kick up your heels and dive into a barrel of ripe grapes at Orfila Vineyards annual Grape Stomp on Saturday, August 27th. This popular event sells out early each year and includes a wine-tasting reception with hors-d’oeuvres, dinner buffet, live performance by Java Sounds featuring saxophonist Adrienne
FATHER’S DAY AT LIONS TIGERS AND BEARS
June 11, 2011 (Alpine) Lions tigers and Bears is a big cat and exotic animal rescue service. It will be celebrating Father’s Day with a Tacos and Beer celebration. There will be a taco cart with a server on the premises making fresh tacos. The tacos and beer will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Margaritas can
LA MESA IS READING IN THE PARK JUNE 18
June 11, 2011 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa, in partnership with the La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation, San Diego County La Mesa Branch Library, Readers Inc., and Friends of the La Mesa Library, will co-host Reading in the Park on Sat., June 18 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at CollierPark, 4401 Palm Avenue, La Mesa. Hear
SANTEE SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES MOVES TO NEW VENUE
June 10, 2011 (Santee) — The Santee Summer Concert Series, now in its 28th year begins June 16 and features a live band from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every Thursday through August 18 (Except July 7). The series features the return of four bands that last year were crowd favorites, plus six other bands that range from doo-wop
LA MESA’S “SUNDAYS AT SIX” CONCERTS IN THE PARK BEGIN THIS WEEKEND
June 10, 2011 (La Mesa) –The Chipotle “Sundays At Six” Summer Concerts Series at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa continues for its tenth season beginning on Sunday, June 12, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The concerts are held at the outdoor amphitheatre at Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa. Admission is free. For directions,
ACCESSIBLE CABINS OPEN AT DOS PICOS REGIONAL PARK
Donated Dwellings Expand Camping Options at Scenic Ramona Getaway June 9, 2011 (Ramona) –County Supervisor Dianne Jacob joined County staff and a local nonprofit donor Thursday to unveil two new cabins the public can now reserve at Dos Picos Regional Park in Ramona.The 200-square-foot cabins are designed to accommodate disabled users and the general public. They were donated
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KEYS CREEK LAVENDER HIGH TEA
June 14, 2011, The Keys Creek Lavender Farm will be holding high tea parties on three days in June on the 23rd, 24th, and the 25th. This very
Fundraiser Thursday for La Mesa’s Environmental Festival and K-12 Contest
June 13, 2011 (La Mesa) — Take your family to dinner and at the same time support the fourth annual "Sustain La Mesa" Enviromental Festival and the "Our Planet, Our
THE WILL POWER REPORT — NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Clarence Thomas’s Taxes June 7, 2011 Just about everybody cheats slightly on their taxes. Whether it is failing to report income, fudging on the value of donations to charity, or
PAIPA’S BUFFET REOPENS IN NEW SPACE AT SYCUAN CASINO
Photos by Sami Roy Photography June 11, 2011 (El Cajon) – Paipa’s Buffet restaurant has reopened in a new location within the Syucan Casino. The restaurant, which is entirely smoke-free,
BAREFOOT BLISS: ORFILA GRAPE STOMP SET FOR AUGUST 27
By Miriam Raftery June 6, 2011 (San Pasqual) –Doff your shoes, kick up your heels and dive into a barrel of ripe grapes at Orfila Vineyards annual Grape
FATHER’S DAY AT LIONS TIGERS AND BEARS
June 11, 2011 (Alpine) Lions tigers and Bears is a big cat and exotic animal rescue service. It will be celebrating Father’s Day with a Tacos and Beer celebration.
LA MESA IS READING IN THE PARK JUNE 18
June 11, 2011 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa, in partnership with the La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation, San Diego County La Mesa Branch Library, Readers Inc., and
SANTEE SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES MOVES TO NEW VENUE
June 10, 2011 (Santee) — The Santee Summer Concert Series, now in its 28th year begins June 16 and features a live band from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
LA MESA’S “SUNDAYS AT SIX” CONCERTS IN THE PARK BEGIN THIS WEEKEND
June 10, 2011 (La Mesa) –The Chipotle “Sundays At Six” Summer Concerts Series at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa continues for its tenth season beginning on Sunday, June 12,
ACCESSIBLE CABINS OPEN AT DOS PICOS REGIONAL PARK
Donated Dwellings Expand Camping Options at Scenic Ramona Getaway June 9, 2011 (Ramona) –County Supervisor Dianne Jacob joined County staff and a local nonprofit donor Thursday to unveil
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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